Brake Squeaking Noise Problems of Toyota Highlander Hybrid

In June 2014 we heard a squeaking noise when we put the car in drive and the brakes were applied while we were on a trip. Two days after we returned the"check vsc system" came on and the car would not start. . The dealer said it was due to the battery. We replaced it and the warning light went away. However, three months later the noise is back. The dealer (different one) said the brake actuator needs replacement. Very expensive repair costing $3,600. After doing research, I saw many complaints (and a recall) for this defective part in other Toyota vehicles. Toyota needs to do a recall for the highlander as well. Our car has been meticulously maintained. We bought it new. Very unhappy.

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My 2006 Highlander Hybrid has been making a squeaking noise at the end of a moderately hard stop. It also makes the same sound sometimes when beginning to move after start-up and the brakes are released. I took my vehicle to a shop to have them inspect the problem. They said it was the abs actuator control module making the noise. The service representative said that Toyota is aware of the problem and there is a technical service bulletin regarding it, but they have done nothing to correct the problem. They also said that any problem involving the abs system was a potential hazard if the brakes failed completely as a result. At this point, I don't know if I should continue driving the vehicle. The part is over $2700 to replace. With labor, the cost is about $3200. I read online that abs actuators have been an issue in Highlander Hybrids, but nothing has been done by Toyota.

For the past month or so, the highlander has been making a squeaking noise at the end of a moderately hard stop. It also makes the same sound sometimes when beginning to move after start-up and the brakes are released. I went to the dealer on Feb. 21, 2012, and they said it was the abs actuator making the noise. The service representative told me that the noise was no problem, he said it was not a safety issue, and that the abs actuator only needed to be replaced if I did not want to put up with the sound. It is a very expensive part to replace, and should be expected not to fail over the life of the vehicle. I read online that abs actuators have been an issue in Highlander Hybrids, so I have reported this incident.

Loud squeaky noise from abs actuator every time brake pedal depressed. Was told $2,000+ to fix and now I hear it is a very common problem with my vehicle. Time for a recall!.