2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 137about this part
- Share
- 37%of 370 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 137 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 37% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 14 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2006 Highlander Hybrid, check hybrid system, check vsc light, brake and ABS light all on permanently and my brakes aren't working. I was fortunate noone got hurt.. It was really dangerous when you press the brake and it doesn't stop. ... From what I read ABS accumulator which cost 3k+ to replace and the hybrid inverter which cost 5k+ to replace. Nhtsa please issue a recall on this issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11073977, filed 2018-02, 149,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11064144, filed 2018-01, 130,000 miles“Abs system failed at 137,000 miles , mechanics stated this should never happen,I was driving when ABS brake light came on and continues to stay on, and on 09/17 my ABS and brake light is on,and when I push brake petal down , my car does not stop. Unable to get car to come to a stop. I recently change my brake pads in august and everything was working perfectly untill septamber 20th 2017”
NHTSA complaint #11032272, filed 2017-10, 138,000 miles“Was going 50 miles an hour and all my ABS and break lights went on. I was lucky I was on a straight away with plenty of space between the me and the car in front of me. What kills me is my children were in the car. I was able to stop eventually and waited hours for a tow truck and ride. I received no information about the warranty extension that Toyota supposedly got out to all those who purchased vehicles with this malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #11123600, filed 2018-08, 128,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11072374, filed 2018-02, 107,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10134407Apr 19, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-03): Toyota has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake…
- 10134405Apr 19, 2016Dealer email: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator…
- 10134404Apr 18, 2016Region Letter: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator…
- 10134403Apr 18, 2016Region email: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator…
- 10061620Sep 9, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 2 | 33% |
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 2 | 22% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 3 | 50% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2010 | 6 | 27% |
| 2009 | 29 | 73% |
| 2008 | 113 | 57% |
| 2007 | 46 | 42% |
| 2006 | 137 | 37% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
74 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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