general problems of the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - part 1

Intermittently, while driving down the road, all of the dash lights come on, there is a high beeping sound, and the brakes stopped functioning properly. The brakes either need to be matched with extreme force or the brakes will slam by barely touching the brake pedal. Toyota acknowledges that this is an issue and offered a warranty extension to owners of this vehicle. I purchased the vehicle after the extension was offered and haven't had issues until recently. I am concerned for not only my safety but the safety of my family. I have been a Toyota fan for all of my adult life. However, after dealing with this issue and being quoted $2000 to fix it, I would offer advice to anybody or not to buy a Toyota or at least not a Toyota hybrid. Buyer and driver beware!.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stability control and anti lock brake system warning indicators illuminated. The contact stopped and puul over to the side of the road. The contact also stated that the failure occurred sporadically. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was repaired by the local dealer the contact also mentioned that the vehicle was repaired by the dealer Toyota of hattiesburg, 6461 us-98, hattiesburg, ms 39402 in February 2017 and this was a re-occurrance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired this last time. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Bp.

I have had to replace the brake actuator on my 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3 times since 2014. Replacing this part is a $2500 - $3000 repair. The first time, we paid out of pocket. The second time, I was told I would have to pay out of pocket and I declined. Parked the vehicle for about a year and then received notice from Toyota that the part was being offered an extended warranty under letter zg1. At that point, I had the part replaced under the extended warranty. Now the part has failed again. This is a very serious issue as it controls the abs braking system and failure can have devastating consequences. I think Toyota recognized the issue, made adjustments, but did not make proper adjustments and still has issues with this part. Particularly - this issue may be related to the fact that the hybrid vehicles rely on the braking system to regenerate the battery.

The brake actuator module failed in 2013 and the replacement module failed again in 20018.

Dashboard warning lights came on all at the same time and stayed on. Went to diagnose repair and they said it needs a new brake actuator. Upon investigating, I see that Toyota extended the warranty for 10 years but it expired on Dec 31 2017. Upon reflection, we have felt the brakes occasionally become very stiff and hard to stop the vehicle while in motion. The mechanic says it is because of the actuator issue. I feel this safety issue, albeit rather old, is a known issue to Toyota and they should provide some recourse for the repair. I have included the diagnostic showing diagnostic codes and mechanic evaluation.

"takata recall" my 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has been making a loud scrapping screeching noise from the left rear brakes. Brake discs and emergency brakes were replaced, but the noise persists. It feels almost as if emergency brakes are activated but the car can still move forward. Sound lessens when driving and does not appear when car is in reverse.

While attempting to make a stop at an intersection during city driving the brake pedal became very hard to press down and several warning lights came on my vehicle dashboard. At first, the problem was intermittent but progressively got worst over continued driving. I took my vehicle to my local Toyota dealer for inspection. The service manager informed me that I had a problem with the abs brake system module and the repair was about $2,600. 00. I parked the vehicle because it was no longer safe to drive and to many close calls. Later I found out that this 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and several proceeding model years had a very extensive consumer complaint number for this very same abs brake system concern. I contacted the service manager at the same local Toyota dealership about a warranty at which time the service manager informed me that my warranty expired which I never was informed. It seems to me personally this is how the air bag safety problem was over looked on these vehicles until consumers lost their lives on faulty consumer products that got progressively worst over time. Several of the other import manufacture have offered recalls on the very same abs system brake concern. Toyota has yet to offer a recall several model years into this safety concern with the abs brake system. If we as consumers can't stop our vehicles while driving on the city streets or highways accidents happen and people die. This safety concern has gone on long enough with thousands of complaints over the years for the same abs brake system concern. There must be a much better job at protecting the consumer safety from continued safety concerns not being addressed by Toyota. All the other import manufactures have step up with recalls, whats taking Toyota manufactures so long after years of the same safety concerns. Please help us with this abs brake system concern.

First a loud ringing happened and car would not stop. We have serviced car regularly, brakes are new, but car does not stop. Trying to brake at the intersection, stop light and highlander would not stop. Put us in danger almost led me into accident, was told it was the abs system and that Toyota is aware of this. This is a huge safety design issue and expensive fix Toyota needs to fix their design flaws. There is not physical contact or wear and tear on the part for it to fail. Ms. Deborah huston at Toyota stone walls the process to get this resolved. She claims Toyota is not aware of these issues, but the NHTSA records show customers have been complaining for a long time and that they know.

I have been having problems with my breaks not working! im an extremely scared to drive my vehicle now I dont want my family hurt or others in the road it is a big safety concern that Toyota needs to address until it has been completed on all vehicles! Toyota has diagnosed it as the break accumulater as defective! the cost is 3000 I just can belive this hasn't been fixed on all vehicles!. I really hope we can get this done soon so I can drive my vehicle again!.

Anti lock brake actuator making a rapid clicking sound and vehicle displays check vsc systems warning light. This seems to be a common malfunction with Toyota hybrid vehicles. The warranty needs to be extended to correct this issue.

I was stopped at a traffic light at the off-ramp of east-bound 202/mcqueen rd exit. My right foot was on the brake pedal, when the vehicle began to accelerate unexpectedly and hit the rear of vehicle stopped in front of me. As I realized the collision, I pressed the brake harder deliberately (while the car in front of me had started to move further), and to my horror my car continued to accelerate despite my depressing the brake pedal. I consciously checked my feet to ensure I was pressing the brakes and not the accelerator. My car continued to strangely & unexpectedly accelerate until it hit the same car in front of me again the 2nd time at the traffic intersection. After the 2nd collision, my car stopped and I pulled over to the side of the mcqueen road.

I bought my car 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid from a non-Toyota dealership last year August. And few months later I started noticing sqeezing noise and since last few months I have noticed a tapping noise whenever I apply break even when car is in stationary. I took car to Toyota dealership and they said it seems to be an actuator problem and needs to investigated in detail. I feel it is very dangerous to drive the car as whenever I apply breaks I hear tapping noise. I have also seen post related to same problem from many customers.

My brakes began making a lot of noise while parked or stationary. The local Toyota dealer diagnosed the malfunction as the brake actuary assembly. I did some research and it turns out this is a recognized problem with 2006-7 Toyota Highlander Hybrids and in response Toyota extended the warranty period until December 2017 to compensate. However, I wasn't aware of this defect until recently, just a few months after the end of the extended warranty period. Why wasn't a recall issued for something as important to safety as the brakes?.

I purchased a 2006 Highlander Hybrid fwd in Feb 2018 from hercules police department. Fairly often when I apply the brakes at lower speeds 20-30mph , the SUV surges forward like the brakes have released for a moment and then have reapplied. It is dangerous and very disconcerting in close traffic or when going around a corner or circle. Although I have managed not to have a collision, I have come pretty close when driving with a reasonable distance from the car in front. I have described it to Toyota, which they denies there is any problem since there is no recall was done. I have had it diagnosed without any problem with the brakes being identified. This is a problem that is noted by many people on the internet who describe the exact problem with my model as well as other hybrids manufactured by Toyota. It is a defect that could cause a serious accident if emergency braking is necessary, which at some point we all need to do to be safe on the road. Please address this with Toyota.

Brake actuator assembly is malfunctioning, and is causing the vehicle charging system light to activate which in turn does not allow you to start the vehicle. I was told that if I was to continue driving with the malfunction, I could lose my breaking system while driving. Toyota is aware of this problem, and refuses to do a recall on my vehicle. The cost to repair is over $2100. Faulty braking system should be a priority for Toyota.

I was pregnant and driving with 2 small children when the lights on my dashboard came on about vsc and a loud ringing happened and then I tried to brake at the stop light and they were so difficult to push I barely stopped in time to avoid an accident. Was told it was the abs system and that Toyota is aware of this but put stipulations on an extended warranty rather than recall so it's too late for most to get fixed and be covered. This is a huge safety issue and expensive fix Toyota needs to stand behind.

Vehicle stability control warning light came on. Nothing in manual about it. Called Toyota dealer said no rush to bring it in. Snowstorm delayed me. Went in - told dangerous to drive. Have to replace the automatic braking actuator - part costs $1800 and 3 hours labor - around $2400 - the car only has 130k on it. Brake was slipping day I got to the dealer unless I pressed harder than normal.

I was on highway the light( brake vsc abs. . ) then I heard noise I try to push the break didn't stop and I am glad that I manage to slow it down. I take it to mechanic and he told me this because some kind of abs brake accumulator and related issues. There have been a couple instances where I'm pressing the brake pedal and it starts to slow down, then feels like the brakes release, then grab again slowing the vehicle to a stop. I've almost crashed a couple times. I've heard and read of many people having the same issue with this system and some have even had accidents due to this. To me, I dont have $4000 to fix the problem and rigt know I am student and I dont know what to do, it should be recall. Also, when turning the key to on, the accumulator has started making a loud buzzing noise for 10-15 seconds. Please, please consider this system for immediate recall.

When applying the brake pedal the car produces a chirping / crunch noise and it slips a tad. This happens when the car is on or off, moving or stopped. On a recent service visit, the dealer said that it's likely the brake actuator and to just drive with it until it produces an error code. Online, I read that Toyota had created an "extended warranty for this issue, but would only fix it if it produced an error code. That "extended warranty" is now passed and my car still hasn't produced the code. This has got to be a safety issue.

Brake actuator was making a lot of noises starting in 8/2017 when I bought the car. Actuator problem lights came on in 3/2018, I don't know if they came on before I owned car. When I took car into dealer on 9/8/2017 they told me noise was normal and there was no problems with brakes. On 4/2/2018 vsc/abs/brake/traction lights came on and Toyota told me I had to replace brake actuator. I opened case # 1804022826 with Toyota who told me I was responsible to pay for repair. Thousands of dollars later I have a new brake actuator that doesn't make any sounds at all.

Having problems with the abs module actuator. Brakes are soft and locking up at lower speeds. This seems to be a known problem with the hybrids both highlander and prius.

The check vsc warning sign is on. The dealer ran the diagnostics that indicated the abs brake actuator and pump should be replaced due to leaking and fatigue failure.

Brakes stopped working then grabbing. Very dangerous! needs to be a recall on the actuator.

While stopping or stopped with my foot on the brake pedal, there's a clicking sound. I have found that it's coming from the abs brake accumulator. There have been a couple instances where I'm pressing the brake pedal and it starts to slow down, then feels like the brakes release, then grab again slowing the vehicle to a stop. I've almost crashed a couple times. I've heard and read of many people having the same issue with this system and some have even had accidents due to this. To me, it seems like this would be an ideal candidate for a recall, especially since the repair can be up to $4,000 and most people don't have that much that they can just pay out at a given moment. Also, when turning the key to on, the accumulator has started making a loud buzzing noise for 10-15 seconds. Please consider this system for immediate recall to help prevent any mishaps.

Dealer stated that brake actuator needs to be replaced. Brakes are not working< vsc light on< noise< $3200. 00 to fix??? no recall?.

Brake actuator / accumulator loosing pressure. Actuator motor runs all the time now and at times results in loss of braking. Loss of braking has occurred both in motion as well as at a stop. One time also right after car was turned on and shifted into reverse with brakes applied the car moved in reverse even with brakes applied. We can no longer drive the car due to a safety concern for ourselves, children, and other people on the road. This temporary loss of braking could kill someone. Repair is $2500 at the dealer essentially rendering the car a financial total loss.

My speed was about 30 mph; speed limit was 40mph. I was driving north-bound approaching an intersection. Up ahead, I saw that traffic was stopping and the light was red. I had plenty of time to slow to a stop, and I started to even though I was back about 15 car lengths from the cars ahead. When I started pushing on the brake, my car immediately ¿died¿ but the car kept rolling forward, even though I confirmed my foot was on the brake. I was very startled that the car kept rolling with brake applied. Before I could think about what to do next, the car then rumbled and shook, and the engine made a revving sound. Then the car just sped up incrementally faster and faster even as I desperately continued to shove hard on the brake. I yelled "what's it doing?¿ I quickly wondered if I should pull the key out of the ignition but felt that was the wrong thing to do. As the car went faster, I went into absolute panic. I could not stop the car. I didn¿t know how to miss hitting anyone. I was desperate to avoid cars, but I was completely unable to stop my car even as I continued pushing hard on the brake. Then I hit the car in front of me at the light. I truly believe this was an unintended brake acceleration. I am deeply compelled to report this so that the cause and resolution may be found before others are seriously hurt or killed. I suffered a fractured back and was in the hospital 4 days; and driver I ran into was hurt as well requiring hospital attention. Both the 3rd party company for Toyota who downloaded the data box and Toyota say the brakes were not applied; that is not factually untrue! the data computer print-out shows what took place prior to the impact. In fact, it shows that the accelerator continued to accelerate up to the point of impact which tells us that the computer took over the actions of the car and disengaged the brakes.

I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid limited. The brakes started working improperly. We had it checked out by local Toyota dealership. The mechanic said the abs acuator needed to be replaced. My wife and I done some research, this component is suppose to last the life of vehicle. From what I've seen online Toyota will not step up to the plate and recall this part because of cost! this is a vital safety part and cost should not even be part if the equation. To replace this part it costs $2500 to $3500 thruogh the dealership we went to. We can not replace family members if something bad happens. Some one please help , this will end up costing some one their life! the vihicle was in motion when the brake pedal got very hard and would not engage the brakes at all. We almost hit a vehicle in front of us, at the last minute brakes engaged and no incident happened. We have parked the car ever since and will not drive it until Toyota recalls part!.

When coming to a stop the brakes randomly surge instead of stopping. After a van rear ended my car at a stoplight, the tendency to surge increased and caused two rear end collisions within a few months. Toyota claims there is nothing wrong with it. Codes were documented, but I feel this is an issue that needs to be addressed beyond the manufacturer. It is especially prone to the surge when brakes are hit suddenly on city or highway streets. It feels as though the computer cannot decide whether to charge the battery or brake and that hesitation is frightening!.

Driving from austin to san antonio mostly at 70mph. Noticed brake, abs, slip indicator and low pressure tire indicator lights came on. Stopped to check under hood, braking was normal. Brake fluid levels were normal but abs actuator seem to be cycling even while motionless. Tested braking and experienced no problem. Drove back to austin. Took car to dealer the next day, was told it was a leak in the actuator body and it had to be replaced. Cost $3580. 00. Have deferred repairs.

Ligths came on for abs and brake while trying to stop vehicle. Toyota dealer here in florida wants to replace actuator braking system at my cost $ 2,850 including labor.

While traveling on a mountain highway my Toyota highlander started making an extremely loud squealing noise from underneath the dash. All of the warning lights on the dash came on and remained on. I lost breaking power and pedal went extremely hard. Vehicle brakes locked up while going downhill and vehicle spun out of control. Almost hit an oncoming vehicle coming from the opposite direction. Brakes have been malfunctioning since, vehicle is currently not being driven.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that the while driving at slow speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond as the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000. Ss.

I already replace the break actuator with a cost of $2,600. 00, after a year it fail again. As researching in the internet I found out this is a major problem with the 2006 Highlander Hybrid. All the warning lights came on. The actuator is priming every 15 seconds.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph to pull into a parking spot, the vehicle would not stop. The contact applied force to the brake pedal and the vehicle rolled forward and crashed into a planter pot which prevented the contacts vehicle from crashing into a building wall. A police report was not filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was not able to replicate nor diagnose the failure. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v112000 (vehicle speed control) and 10v499000 (service brakes, hydraulic ). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,160. Dyd.