2007 Toyota Highlander Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 29%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Toyota Highlander, 29% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 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.
“My 2007 Highlander hybrid lost it's power brakes last week and I had to limp home, then have it towed to a dealer. They said my ABS actuator needs to be replaced and it will cost me $2600! My car has 127,000 miles on it, and is in good shape, I have it serviced regularly. Why isn't my car part of the actuator recall?”
NHTSA complaint #11265656, filed 2019-10, 127,000 miles“In 2015 I was told by the Toyota dealer that my ABS pump and accumulator needed to be replaced. That was done and I immediately starting having problems with the brakes. Two things: (1) per the service rep, this replacement needed to be done due to a pumping sound being emitted from the ABS pump after the SUV was turned off. The exact same noise started up within a few days of the replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11155946, filed 2018-12, 100,000 miles“We have a 2007 Toyota Highlander hybrid limited with approximately 150k miles. In october 2017 we began to experience breaking pulsing and squeaking issues. Upon inspection at precision Toyota of tucson, az, it was determined to be the break actuator. The break actuator failure is a very common problem for Toyota vehicles beginning as early as 2004 and this can be easily searched online. This break failure can result in complete break failure while driving (and reports of this occurring are easily searched online). …”
NHTSA complaint #11396205, filed 2021-02, 150,000 miles“My vcs light,ABS,brake,traction control light is on. Plus a horrible buzzing noise always on. Brakes are hard to press down on. It happened when we were driving it.”
NHTSA complaint #11402876, filed 2021-03, 217,800 miles“I purchased a 2007 Toyota Highlander, hybrid in sep of 2009. I have noticed an interruption in engaging the brakes every time I press the brake pedal. Toyota says this it a normal delay between the mechanical and ABS engaging. I am a long time driver and this is very unsettling.”
NHTSA complaint #10331534, filed 2010-05, 45,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
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- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10142888Jun 20, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
- 10142504Apr 18, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE: April 18, 2017 Rev1: G458The Parts Information and Required Tools and Equipment sections have been updated. Some 2004 ? 2009 model year Prius and 2006 ?…
- 10111629Aug 23, 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…
- 10134400Apr 13, 2016TSB: Some 2004 ? 2009 model year Prius and 2006 ? 2007 Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are ON and/or a Check VSC…
- 10131928Feb 5, 2014A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 20% |
| 2024 | 8 | 19% |
| 2023 | 20 | 11% |
| 2022 | 40 | 15% |
| 2021 | 68 | 13% |
| 2020 | 41 | 13% |
| 2019 | 20 | 4% |
| 2018 | 58 | 21% |
| 2017 | 29 | 11% |
| 2016 | 19 | 17% |
| 2015 | 15 | 8% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 17 | 8% |
| 2012 | 14 | 8% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 30 | 14% |
| 2009 | 26 | 19% |
| 2008 | 81 | 20% |
| 2007 | 36 | 29% |
| 2006 | 102 | 37% |
| 2005 | 24 | 11% |
| 2004 | 24 | 8% |
| 2003 | 33 | 13% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 19 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2007 Toyota Highlander
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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