Three problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 2001 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2001 Highlander.
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.
Brakes feel spongy whenever they are applied, no extended braking distance has been noticed.
Brake master cylinder failed prior to recall notice 01v-228 resulting in an accident the dealer denied any brake failure and the vehicle was returned to the consumer, a few weeks later the dealer called the consumer to brin the vehicle back to repair the brakes. Nlm.