2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid service brakes problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving up a hill at 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the abs, traction control, steering system, and battery warning indicators illuminated. In addition, "stop vehicle in a safe place immediately" appeared on the instrument panel. The…”
filed Jun 18, 2019
“Brakes failed shortly after the abs warning light went off. Dealer diagnosed this as a break actuator assembly failure. It looks like toyota had a warranty enhancement program for vehicle years 2006-2007. However, my 2009 appears to be having exactly the same issue, yet it's not covered by the…”
filed Mar 6, 2019
“Once car was sitting in a lot and another time, running on highway. Abs, brake,traction control, vsc lights came on also message display said abs message and brake message. Codes from abs dtc,s are all a c-0371, 1271 through 1278, 1281, 1346, & 1391. Seems to be same issue as the '06-'07 highlander hybrids and the…”
filed Jan 19, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Highlander Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Highlander Hybrid | 5 | 23% |
| 2008 Highlander Hybrid | 94 | 48% |
| 2007 Highlander Hybrid | 28 | 25% |
| 2006 Highlander Hybrid | 76 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.