2006 Toyota Highlander electronic stability control (esc) problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2006 Toyota Highlander — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brake accumulator/actuator is a defective part and toyota has refused to honor the repair. They manipulated owners by having a warrenty support program with end dates, instead of having a recall on it. Which is why when I researched before I bought, is not listed on car fax. The warranty…”
filed Aug 7, 2020
“The brake actuator assembly has gone out at 135000 miles. It interfers with braking. The brakes lock up frequently and car will almost hop to a halt. It is quite concerning and scary when it occurs.”
filed Jul 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Highlander | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Highlander | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Highlander | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Highlander | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 Highlander | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Highlander | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Highlander | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Highlander | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 Highlander | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.