Brake Light On problems of the 2006 Toyota Highlander

My abs, vsc, (I), and emergency brake dash lights are on continuously. It is very hard to stop the car as it feels like the brake isn't engaging. When it does engage you are jerked forward.

My 2006 Highlander hybrid brake lights came on and had no brakes. Took to a mechanic who cleared the codes and after 24 hours they came back on. Called Toyota and they said the warranty expired in 2017 for that extended warranty. I was quoted almost $2500. 00 to get it fixed. Toyota said they can't do anything about the price. Now I have a vehicle I am making payments on that isn't safe to drive cause I have no brakes.

Two months ago, my car system noted abs system problem: abs light, brake light, and other lights on. I took my car to Toyota place in garden grove, CA dealer, they told me abs system failed, it would be replaced as possible, the cost is from $2500 to 3500. They also said the car I can drive but the abs didn't work. The problem is the cost is too high and I can't afford for it. On last Monday 04/16/2018, around 7:30am on the way driving to the work place, I stepped on brake pedal, the brake system did nothing, my car ran out of control. Luckily, I was first in the line, then I drove the car with no step on gas pedal, hit emergency lights on, and used the leg brake to stop the car. After that, my car was towed to the Toyota dealer, they said abs actuator stopped working and had to be replaced. They charged me $2,642. 32; the part cost is $1,834. 94, brake fluid is $7. 04, the labor is $650 (from the arriving time 9:36am to the calling time to note my car to be done around 3:40pm) and sales tax is $143. 30. You should know my car is permanently changed oil and maintenance at the same dealer from 2011, the year I bought the car as a pre-owner car. In this period time, my car is always inspected by the dealer with nothing big problem and specifically with no warning about abs system. In addition, in owner's manual and scheduled maintenance guide the manufactory keeps silent recommendation about abs system replacement. Today, I am filing a complain about the abs system problem of Toyota Highlander 2006 because it is very, very dangerous for its customers when driving on it. I also read more the same problem from its customers on online. They may or may not open a file, but it is vital of the consumer and also the budget of each family. I hope you have to help to save the life of people on the road and save their money also. Thank you very much for your time.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander. When the vehicle was started, the brake light, antilock brake light, and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle did not accelerate and the antilock brakes did not work. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Complaint: 2006 base Highlander, fwd, 4 cylinders. Brake system (vsc, trac off, abs & brake) and tpms lights on, disabling safety features. 1)tpms flashing light. Issue may have been in-process since day 1. It regularly came on, reset by dealers and eventually showed us how to reset ourselves. 2)brake system lights. All (4) came on, diagnosed as left rear wheel sensor. Dealer quoted cost: $1000. Replacement didn¿t work, wound up replacing wheel hub assembly pigtail. Lasted two (2) weeks, re-diagnosed as abs pump/control module assembly. Dealer quoted cost: $2500. While this itself is ridiculous, the repair costs would exceed 1/8th (13%) the cost of the vehicle new! now, in 2014, it¿s approximately â½ (50%) of the current vehicles value. This issue has recently resulted in screeching to a halt in dangerous traffic. It essentially negates the star safety system features, for various environmental and driving conditions. This issue cannot be ignored any longer, since it¿s the topic on numerous web site forums and inquiries and even salvaged used parts are being sold by many sites for this problem. Recompense: remuneration of expenses to date and future repairs to correct this problem is requested. Review of TSB and/or investigation into recall campaign to fix all affected vehicles.