Seven problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2007 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2007 Highlander.
My vehicle about a year ago started to display the dash lights for the vsc, abs, and emergency brake however there was no indication from the feel of the brakes as they were applied, or any indication that something was wrong with the vehicle. I had my brakes replaced on my rear tires, and for a time the lights went off. In April of 2025, the lights came back on however this time there was a distinct feeling that the brakes weren't working. I had the calipers, pads, rotors, and a tube replaced, however the lights are still on, and the vehicle now violently shakes after reaching speeds of 45 mph (mirroring the complaints from the following site: [xxx] ). Toyota has refused to acknowledge this and put consumers out thousands of dollars. This is clearly something Toyota needs to honor. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
I was driving and without any warning the car shutdown down, the car controls would not respond. The car continued till it lost momentum stopped, there was no/or very little braking and steering assistance/control. ***I called Toyota and reported the problem, no assistance was provided*** the dashboard flashed lights, the vsc, awd and other lights came on. Fyi - the car has been regularly maintained. There are numerous controls on these similar issues, vsc awd ecu etc, but there seems to be no acknowledgement from Toyota.
Tl - the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed and resulting the vehicle to crash into a wall without any warning. The contact sustained injuries and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing where the technician stated there were no failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 43,299. Dr.
I have a 2007 Toyota Highlander that had mat entrapment--I had after market mats as none were given to me when I bought the vehicle--I reported this to Toyota corporation and had vehicle inspected at dealership and rep said there was no defect in my accelerator--the vehicle had accelerated and I hit a picnic table and 2 bird feeder and a fence in my yard before I got the vehicle to stop. I would like to know what is different about my accelerator as the 2007 is not on recall but I feel it should be--they did not explain that to me just told me that my floor mat caused this to happen--I realize that but I would like an answer to my question--I blew a michelin tire and have damage to my bumper--total cost--about $600 according to Toyota garage--no answer from them except to say this was my fault.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander. While he was attempting to apply the brakes at 5 mph the pedal fell to the floor. The vehicle lurched forward over a stone ledge. The vehicle was taken to the dealership , but the technicians could not duplicate the failure, therefore they could not provide a remedy. The current and failure mileages were 18000.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander. When entering a parking space the vehicle accelerated forward without intention. Consequently she crashed into a sign. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician installed a secondary hook to secure the floor-mat. The failure mileage was 50398. The current mileage was 50998.
My accelerator pedal got caught between my toes and bottom of my foot and the bottom of an open-toed shoe and I could not pull myself free to stop my car and I ran into a stopped car in front of me at an intersection, which was pushed into another car. I was traveling very slowly, but my activity in trying to free my foot caused my car to accelerate some. This had never happened to me before. When I told a neighbor she said the same thing had happened to her, but that she was not out in traffic at the time. I noticed that both of our vehicles have very narrow accelerator pedals, and that this could have happened to anyone. I have not been driving with sandals since then, but a great many people do.
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