Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners have reported 342 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (232 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the master, brake system, abs warning, and traction control warning lights illuminated. Read details...
The vsdc warning came on with code c1391, which means the abs pump accumulator assembly has gone bad, which costs thousands of dollars to fix. When I contacted Toyota, they said they extended the warranty on this and that extension ran out a couple of years ago. Read details...
The abs brake modulator began exhibiting very loud and continuous pumping/priming sounds for several weeks. During this time period upon hard braking the brake system would fail to respond immediately - there was a delay between the instant the brake pedal was depressed, and when the brakes were Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While driving 60 mph, an internal alarm sounded. Also, the brakes were inoperable and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the abs actuator failed and failure codes: c1241, Read details...
Brakes failed shortly after the abs warning light went off. Dealer diagnosed this as a break actuator assembly failure. It looks like Toyota had a warranty enhancement program for vehicle years 2006-2007. Read details...