Brakes
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
What Owners Say
"Over about a 2 week period this Spring, I noticed that the brake light on the dashboard would sporadically come on, and when the brakes were applied the car would continue to roll forward for another 12" or so. I had to press the brake pedal hard to get the vehicle to stop. I drove the vehicle to the Toyota dealer and it was able to confirm that the brake power was low and the brake light on the dashboard would come on. The Toyota dealer installed a new vacuum pump, and a new brake booster and master cylinder for the brake system. Toyota dealer also provided a loaner vehicle for me to use, while my vehicle was in their shop for a week to do those repairs. Total charges came to $3,485 including state tax. Fortunately, I had purchased a vehicle extended warranty policy with the Toyota dealer when I purchased the new vehicle in 2019, and that policy covered my costs 100%; I had no additional out-of-pocket expenses for these repairs."
Anonymous, NC (2019 Toyota Highlander XLE 3.5-L V6)"front inside brake pad totally worn causing noise and vibration. Service bulletin for brake vibration had expired and Toyota would not cover even though the milage was low."
Anonymous, NY (2019 Toyota Highlander XLE 3.5-L V6)"All 4 breaks needed to be replaced recently. I have 33k miles on car. The brakes were grinding. We have normal driving habits, we do not tow, live in a city, live in the mountains or push the brakes needlessly. The car made a noise every time we backed up, since it was new. A grinding type noise. But a few weeks ago the noise occurred every time we used the brakes. It became worse and the Toyota dealer said they were all worn out completely and it was odd. It was not covered by warranty."
Anonymous A., WI (2019 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.5-L V6)"Brakes would not pass inspection after only 6000 miles"
Anonymous, ME (2019 Toyota Highlander XLE 3.5-L V6)"Uneven wear. 2/32 one side 10/32 on the other side. Front."
Anonymous, PA (2019 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.5-L V6)"After warranty expired"
Anonymous A., FL (2019 Toyota Highlander LE 2.7-L 4 Cyl)"vibration and noise on driver front side. Front inside brake pad totally worn. Needed brake job at 27000 mile as service bulletin had expired and Toyota would not cover even with low milage."
Anonymous, NY (2019 Toyota Highlander XLE 3.5-L V6)"Driving downhill in the mountains. I allowed the vehicle to reach excessive speed which then required many seconds of constant braking to decelerate. Immediately afterward the brakes gave a pulsing feel. Their performance never returned. The dealer found no concerns but due to my own concerns we decided to replace the pads and rotors, and service the brake line."
Anonymous A., MO (2019 Toyota Highlander XLE 3.5-L V6)
"Brakes went "soft" and then completely gone in a few days. Took to dealer and it was a week before I got my car back."
Anonymous, TX (2019 Toyota Highlander XLE 3.5-L V6)