general problems of the 2006 Toyota Highlander - part 2

Driving vehicle when warning lights for abs and skid control came on. Check vsc system in dash. When brake is applied right front tire locks and causes vehicle to spin. Slow speed is the only reason for no accident. Took vehicle to dealer and was told "brake accuator " electronics had failed and needed to be replaced for $3800. Research shows this is an issue on the Highlander, the Lexus and the camry so why have the Highlanders not been included in the recall?.

While driving on the freeway and the traffic came to a slow as I was braking to slow down I noticed all the lights on my dashboard suddenly lit up, all the following engine, abs, brakes and check vsc lights came on. I took to a dealership, piercey Toyota and they did a diagnostic and came back with codes c1391 and b1281.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at any speed the dashboard displayed an error message "vehicle stability control" . The vehicle was taken to a mechanic that diagnosed the vehicle that the anti-lock brake system accumulator pump ran all night and drained the battery. The vehicle restarted. The issue recurred every day. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate mileage was 122,000. Bd.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle unexpectadly makes an abnormal noise and while depressing the brake pedal it plunges forward. The contact also stated even when the vehicle is in park gear it still makes the abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a cerified Toyota mechanic who diagnosed the failure (as a failed brake actuator assembly) t-p-zg1-a110-d. The manufacturer was made aware of this issue. The approximate failur mileage was 65,000 tp.

After an synthetic oil change and rear brake job at firestone a few days earlier in atlanta, I was driving along and my check vsc system light came on. I then took it back to firestone and they put it on the computer and there were no codes; subsequently they suggested that I take it to the dealer for diagnosis. The diagnosis at the dealer revealed that I needed a new abs accumulator and this could be repaired for $3,118. I was not interested in spending this amount since the part has a know design manufacturers defect. I decided to do some research on clearing the check vsc system light and followed the instructions and the code cleared for about 9 days and reappeared on yesterday for some reason. What can I do?.

After the date of the crash the car is failing to stop properly. The car will bump constantly before a complete stop. It is unsafe to use the car at higher speed or in sudden stop situations. It is also making a constant noise when the pedal is depressed. I took the car to a local hybrid shop and the diagnostic was quick in just minutes. They said it is a common problem with all Toyota hybrids. Toyota is aware of the problems but not assuming responsibility. They said that part should last for the life of every car but not for the hybrids. It was a bad design and Toyota has a technical bulletin for just diagnose but not repair or prevent. The part cost $2400 including labor. I called Toyota pr and make a complaint. They have failed to help me neither they provide status on the complaint.

I went to the dealer related to NHTSA campaign id number: 11v34200. The dealer check the Highlander and said that the recall not apply and did not need to be installed or repair the inverter. The next week ll the panel warning lights turn on(brake, slip, vcs warning, exclamation sing and abs). Then a return to dealer, they check the Highlander. Now they said that the problem is the abs module. How I can corroborate that my car is not included in the safety recall.

For approximately 2-3 days (June 23-25) was experiencing honk when pushing brake pedal, almost constant tick of the abs actuator and stuttering at stops in 2006 Toyota Highlander (54,540 miles). Took to own mechanic with diagnostic of faulty abs actuator. Hoping part was covered under warranty made appointment with Toyota dealer for service. Before made it to appointment was driving forward when all dash lights and alarms for abs & traction control went off. Upon pushing the brake pedal it was very soft requiring multiple pumps before vehicle slowed. Called for tow to dealership. They confirmed abs actuator needed replaced and vehicle unsafe to drive. Part replaced at owner's expense. My research has revealed other Toyota vehicles, land cruiser, of similar year have same problem. Service director of Toyota and own mechanic said part generally expected to last life of vehicle if not well beyond the 4 year life of my vehicle.

2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid. On bumpy road surface it feels like the brakes give way for a second before reengaging. At the dealership I have been told that there is nothing wrong, but Toyota did recall newer prius for the very same reason. The brakes do reengage, but the delay is alarming long and very disconcerting. This has happened repeatedly over the past few years that I've owned the car and I have reported it to the dealership every time I go in for regularly scheduled service, but with no satisfactory response.

We have a recurring problem with the braking system in our 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid. Occasionally, when we are traveling below 40 mph and hit a bump, it feels like the brakes stop working for 1 - 2 seconds. It is very disconcerting, but so far has not caused any accidents. It is difficult to replicate, so the dealership has taken no action on it.

When braking our 2006 Toyota Highlander the brakes seem to catch then release, catch and release. This is on dry pavement. The local Toyota dealer service says this is normal operation and is because the battery recharging mechanism is taking over. This may be true but I am of the opinion that there is something wrong. When you apply the brakes and it reacts in the way it does you tend to want to easy up on the brakes because the car lurches a bit but that is the wrong thing to do!.

Wife was backing up a 2006 Toyota Highlander limited into the garage which she has been doing since the car was new. Car started to accelerate and she could not stop it. It went through the back wall of the garage destroying the garage wall and the vehicle.

Hybrid brakes slip when hitting a bump, similar to what is reported with the 2010 prius. We have a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid. Have had this issue since purchasing the car in July 2005. Seems like you are braking fine, hit a bump while braking and momentarily lose braking.

My Highlander hybrid 06 seems to have a low braking power mostly at low speeds and it slip, I tried to shift to n and that doesn't solve the problem. Note that the problem is frequently happens but not always. And nobody can resolve it.

We have a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid that has had problems with it's braking system. I have had the Highlander cause me great worry on five occasions. The occasions are all the same. When I am coming to a stop, and have stopped the car, the Highlander will accelerate forward. I have been able to use my brakes to stop the car so far. The incidences have been nerve wracking to say the least. I have called my Toyota dealership, and the manager said he has never heard of any problems with my make and year. I know there is a problem. I use my Highlander to drive my two young sons to all of their activities. Please help me in reporting this major problem.

We own an 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid and we have had times where the breaks appear to cut out for a second when slowing the car to turn a corner. The car will surge ahead while the break is being used during the turn which can be dangerous if you are not expecting it. We have learnt to expect it and take extra caution now when making turns. This has been happening since we bought the car and it happens a few times each week.

When I step on the brake, there is a 1-2 second delay before the brake works. This happens intermittently. No crashes, no injuries, no repair. Consequence: I get frightened the car will not stop. I own a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid. This has happened for years.

This is an on-going occurrance. I own a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid that is having brake problems. When I press on the brake pedal my vehicle will lunge forward for a brief moment and then engage the brakes. If I would be close enough to another vehicle I would end up rear-ending the vechile in front of me.

Basics are the wheel on my 2006 innova split inhalf while driving down the road at 25kph. Innova was maintaned by Toyota so improper wheel installation would also be their problem. This wheel was recalled in vietnam around Dec. 2009, a mechanic at Toyota of philippines has told me Toyota knew of the bad philippine wheels but they could not track them and same wheels may be in the USA! for a longer story as to what has happened and what Toyota has not done can be found on my old site. . Read more...

2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid. Problem exists when braking. There is a significant delay when braking at speed. Seems to occur when you are going over bumpy surfaces.

Brake pedal travel longer towards the floor before it will stop. It feels like it will not stop. Battery drains out after sitting in a garage.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander. Whenever the contact attempts to apply the brakes at low speeds, the brakes become unresponsive, and the stopping distance increases. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The intermittent failure was diagnosed by the dealer, but still persists. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 46,000.

We own a 2006 Highlander which we purchased new. It has 18,000 miles on it. When going down our driveway (185 feet at 35 degree slope) when the brakes are activated to stop before entering a cross street, on occasion there is little to no braking. It becomes necessary to quickly pump the brake to accomplish braking. This happens intermittently. Discussions with the Toyota dealer resulted in no resolution. The explanation was that the vehicle's collision avoidance system or abs was sensing the slope as a deceleration and was reacting accordingly. They said there were no reported problems (recalls) pertaining to this issue and we should just continue to be ready to pump the brake or pump them before we start down the driveway.

2006 Toyota Highlander: I have problems with the brakes. At slower speeds, the brakes seem to 'release' and then engage, almost like a little skip or coast before engaging. This has happened numerous times, the dealer could not replicate this, but both my husband and I have experienced this problem several times since we bought this car. We thought it was a hybrid 'feature', but looking online, others have noticed this too.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid. The contact stated there was a recurring failure in which the vehicle experienced an increased stopping distance when braking at low speeds. In addition, there was a slight hesitation when engaging the brakes before they would respond. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions in which they were unable to diagnose the failure. The rotors were repaired once but did not correct the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 65,623.

: the contact stated while brake pressure was applied at 5 mph into a parking space, the vehicle lurched forward and jumped over a curb without warning. The contact shifted the vehicle in reverse and the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards while constant brake pressure was applied. The vehicle crashed into another parked vehicle where it came to a final stop. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but no injuries were sustained. There was moderate damage to the rear bumper and right passenger side panel of the vehicle. The police were alerted and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.

S10 direct reply - courtesy copy sent to the secretary sent from re the problems experienced with his 2006 Toyota Highlander. The consumer stated after he hit a bump or just to slow down, it felt as though the brakes were no longer working. In addition, he experienced an extraordinary noise from the front brakes whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The consumer was told it was a typical sound from the brakes for his model/year vehicle. Updated 11/12/10.