Table 1 shows nine common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (five problems).
I am experiencing problems with my 2001 Toyota Highlander. Whenever I press on the brake it pulsates,vibrates and it makes a distracting loud ratcheting sound. When the speedometer drops to less than 10mph- it happens. This happens so frequently, that I really hate driving anywhere. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal had to be applied forcefully in order for the vehicle to respond. The failure recurred numerous times. Read details...
While traveling at 20 mph driver applied brakes and pedal went to floor, consumer pressed again and vehicle stopped. Driver turned to avoid hitting another vheicle. This caused an air release noise and feel before vehicle finally stopped. Read details...