Brake Light On problems of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

One problem related to brake light on has been reported for the 2017 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2017 Highlander.

1 Brake Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2017

I have a safety concern regarding my 2017 Toyota Highlander. I am trying to use the Highlander's advertised ability to tow a small RV trailer (under 5000lbs). Toyota agrees this requires installation of a brake controller in the Highlander and electric brakes on the RV trailer. I installed a brake controller following standard industry practices. When the manual brake switch is then applied, my Toyota Highlander displays "pre-collision system malfunction" warning message even if the pre-collision system is turned-off. (note: this issue only occurs in 2017 and 2018 Highlanders since earlier versions did not come equipped with a collision avoidance system). I believe that the burden should be on Toyota to provide proper instructions on how to rectify this issue. Toyota has not properly addressed this issue despite my repeated letters to Toyota. . Read more...


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