2003 Toyota Highlander service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2003 Toyota Highlander — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota highlander. While the vehicle was in reverse, it accelerated independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to effectively slow down the vehicle. The gear shifter button was pushed into drive and the vehicle sped forward and…”
filed Jan 5, 2017
“I have been the owner of my 2003 toyota highlander, for almost 8 years. I got it in nov.2008 at around the 69,000 mark. Since then, I have made sure that my car/baby has had the works in care, to keep the quality and value of the vehicle up. This would include:oil changes, new brakes, new tires…”
filed Apr 25, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Highlander | 8 | 21% |
| 2023 Highlander | 17 | 10% |
| 2022 Highlander | 34 | 15% |
| 2021 Highlander | 64 | 13% |
| 2020 Highlander | 34 | 11% |
| 2019 Highlander | 17 | 4% |
| 2018 Highlander | 53 | 21% |
| 2017 Highlander | 28 | 11% |
| 2016 Highlander | 19 | 17% |
| 2015 Highlander | 15 | 8% |
| 2014 Highlander | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 Highlander | 16 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Highlander
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.