2005 Toyota Highlander service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 Toyota Highlander — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving in snowy weather and applying the brake, the wheels seized and the vehicle would not stop. The contact lost control of the vehicle but was able to move to the shoulder and maintain control of the vehicle at that…”
filed Feb 3, 2012
“Brakes made metal/metal grinding noise. Found rear brake rotors badly corroded. Approx. 30% of both rotors functional. Seventy percent caked with thick rust. Driver's side rear caliper slider pin stuck. Front brakes did most of work, therefore pads are prematurely worn. In decades of driving, I've…”
filed Oct 20, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Service Brakes, HydraulicCampaign 10V499000 · Oct 21, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Highlander | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Highlander | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Highlander | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Highlander | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Highlander | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Highlander | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Highlander | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 Highlander | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 Highlander | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 Highlander | 23 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.