Air Brake Problems of Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander owners have reported 5 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake disc rotor (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Toyota Highlander


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Toyota Highlander

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, causing the vehicle to shudder and the steering wheel was vibrating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with warped rotors.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

While traveling at less than 20 mph, the driver in front slammed into the car in front of them (no brake lights). I immediately stomped on the brakes. . . The Highlander slowed very briefly and then went "numb". The Highlander came to a stop only by hitting the car in front of me.   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander hybrid. The contact stated that when the vehicle turned on, multiple unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a dead battery and it was replaced.   Read details...

The Air Brake Foot Control problem

My daughter leased a 2005 4 cylinder, fwd Toyota Highlander in February 2005, and has put on about 5,000 miles. The car was leased in louisville, ky. A few days ago she was driving on the highway at about 65mph, and noticed that the gas peddle was stuck, and would not come up so as to reduce the   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

My 2005 limited edition Toyota Highlander has multiple issues. The right caliber is sticking, which has caused heat and warping in the hub system and affected the abs sensor. These will both need to be replaced at a cost of over $1000. The front struts are leaking.   Read details...




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