Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while coming to a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, he heard abnormal squeaking and rubbing sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted while at a complete stop. The contact stated that upon inspecting under the hood of the vehicle while someone depressed the brake pedal, he noticed that the abs pump was emitting abnormal humming sounds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs pump was defective with an abnormal humming sound. The abs also remained running 6 seconds after the brake pedal was released. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.