Brakes Failed problems of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Vsc, abs, traction control error light. My mechanic identified this as a failer accumulator (abs module), he said there is a TSB from Toyota. I know there was a recall on this issue on this vehicle through year 2007. Concerned about possibility of total brake failure.

The brake malfunction light came on while driving. Toyota says its the brake actuator assembly and it will cost me $4700 to replace the part. They recalled Toyota highlander 06-07, prius 04-09 and Lexus with the same problem. The result can be total brake failure. Since Toyota knows this is an issue with the defective parts , all autos with that part needs to be recalled/repaired with Toyota's assistance.

This is the second failure warning about the brake system (abs warning) since we purchased the vehicle new. Repairs cost us in excess of $5000. 00 the first time the system failed. I placed a phone call to Toyota's national customer support and was told they have no records of any repairs to the braking system on our vehicle matching this warning message. We have all the repair and service records since the car was purchased new from Toyota, including the mentioned brake system failure repairs. The Toyota representative was no help, and said we need to get the car diagnosed by a Toyota dealer.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes failed to operate when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to her residence. A month later, while driving approximately 30 mph, the check vehicle system and the brake malfunction indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact called puente hills Toyota at 626-964-7100 (located at 17070 gate Ave, hacienda heights, CA 91745) and was informed to tow the vehicle to the shop. The contact decided to take the vehicle to Toyota of whittier (14577 e. Whittier blvd, whittier, CA 90605) where it was diagnosed that a new brake system was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Brake malfunction on 2008 Highlander Hybrid with 100,495 miles: I had the following warnings appear on the electronic screen - 'abs system malfunction - park car in a safe place and call the dealer', 'vsc system failure�, ' brake system warning�. A loud alarm came on suddenly when I was driving the vehicle, and is now constant when the ignition 'on' button is pressed, (I. E. When car is moving or in park). I need to use very high foot pressure to make the brakes work at all and this situation could easily have caused an accident if I needed to stop suddenly. I read the many similar brake related complaints on the NHTSA and Toyota blog pages. The local Toyota dealer is charging $2,435 [20-25% of net worth of vehicle] to replace the brake booster pump assembly which they indicate is only the first step in debugging the abs/brake/vsc messages are due to. The replacement part costs $1,200 (with overnight shipping) but the dealer is charging $1,781. Even after this part is replaced, fixing the issue may require additional parts/work. I am very disappointed with Toyota us customer service who indicated that they cannot help to cover any part of this repair at all, even though brake failure is life safety issue. Given the brake warranty extension by Toyota for 2007-2011 camry and for 2006, 2007 Highlander Hybrid and given that the 2008 model year highlander is built on the camry platform, I am requesting that the NHTSA strongly urge Toyota to issue a brake warranty extension for 2008 model year Highlander Hybrid.

Brake failure while driving. Warning lights did come on and loud alarm too. Dealer says this is problem with defective abs pump and/or actuator. This issue has life-threatening potential because loss of brakes was sudden. Had to resort to parking brake to stop vehicle. Same part was deemed defective and replaced on camry hybrid models by Toyota. Same warranty extension should be applied to highlander.

I was stationary and parked in a driveway on an uphill slope, but when I started my 2008 Highlander Hybrid, it rolled backwards towards the city street even though my foot was still pressed firmly on the brake pedal and I kept pressing as far as it would go. When I eventually lifted my foot off the brake pedal and pressed it again, the car slowed and stopped just as it entered the street. The dashboard warning console indicated ¿brake system failure¿, ¿check vsc¿ and ¿check abs¿. I made an appointment to get my car checked. This rolling problem happened two more times before the appointment. The service department of my Toyota dealer told me that my brake actuator and brake booster pump required replacement. This cost me $3742 for the brake actuator assembly and $2010 for the brake booster pump assembly.

After starting car and putting it in gear, car starts driving even though brake is fully engaged. Warning lights flash on and turn off regarding brake failure but don't stay on long enough to read. The brakes catch after a second or two and operate normally but then will suddenly pause during use - taking a second or two to catch. Checked brake fluid - it is fine. Bringing car to Toyota dealership tomorrow. Have since read blogs/reports from other 2008 Highlander Hybrid owners experiencing same unpredictable, instantaneous, momentary brake failure.