Brake malfunction warning stop the vehicle and contact a dealer, check brake system, check vsc (vehicle stability system)
I was driving straight on a city street at 40 mph when the vehicle stability control and check brake system warnings alerted, as well as the cabin alarm. at that time i pulled into a gas station and realized the brakes had gone soft and were not functioning properly. i turned off and restarted the car; the problem persisted. i cautiously drove a half mile to my house and connected my vehicle to a diagnostic tool. the codes indicated c1252-7 (brake booster pump motor), c1256-7 (low pressure accumulator), and c1345-7 (linear solenoid valve offset learning undone). the combination of codes points to the brake actuator and pump needing to be replaced. the brake pads, speed sensors, wheel bearings, and relays are all good. after much online research i discovered that brake actuator/pump failure is a common complaint on this vehicle and costs thousands to repair. 2006-2007 brake actuators are already recalled, as well as 07-11 camry hybrid and prius which use the same platform. i contacted a local toyota dealership who offered no help. the part itself is $1800+ without factoring in labor. i am also troubled by the safety factor this malfunction presents, especially we're it to occur at a higher speed.
While have tires and brake pads changed, toyota dealership noted abs actuator not functioning properly and once i declined to have it replaced that day due to cost and time, vehicle is now alarming to get back to dealership and have abs checked immediately. this alarm was not on before my service appointment. no abnormal noises were noted prior to appointment, either.
Check brake systems, check vsc lights, brake malfunction etc lights have come on. this same part was already covered under a warranty extension for the camry hybrid, and they were built from the same platform!!!!
My 2008 toyota highlander hybrid has been making noise every 5 seconds and the noise last for 3 seconds. this happens when the car is stationary whether the engine is on or off. it might have happened when it is running (as many others have reported online) but i have not heard of it when the car is on the move. i was concerned and checked online to find out that it is the abs accumulator pump and there are plenty of highlander owners that have or are experiencing the same problem. toyota has recently issued an extension of warranty on its 2006/2007 model but, unfortunately, not on 2008. i have also read from a forum that the same part on camry hybrid has been recalled. it is a very expensive part and critical to the lives of highlander hybrid owners. toyota should act on it by issuing a warranty extension on the 2008 highlander hybrid model.
While operating at highway speeds, we had the abrupt onset of a high-pitched, constant sound. when attempting to decelerate to exit the highway, we found that the brakes were no longer functioning and had to apply the parking/emergency brake to get off of the highway without causing an accident. we were towed to a toyota dealership who reported failure of the abs actuator assembly and the brake pump resulting in complete loss of brake function. repair quoted at ~$3000. this is a repeat failure of these parts in this vehicle, which the dealer does not believe is due to the first replacement parts being faulty.
My 2008 highlander hybrid has a c1391 abs accumulator trouble light close to a $5000.00 repair. i have noticed the prior 2 years have had same issue with recalls and numerous complaints for this year. will the nhtsa be looking into this?
The brakes have been making a chirping noise while stopped for the last few months. starting yesterday the car info screen started displaying warnings such as check abs, brake malfunction, etc. the brakes can be difficult to press sometimes, like it is losing pressure. i took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they said the brake actuator/modulator needs to be replaced. they said they are seeing this on a lot of toyota/lexus built suvs. from what i have read today, it looks like many people are having this problem.
Abs system malfunction,stationary,went online found numerous accounts
Brake malfunction/ abs malfunction/ needs new brake actuator/ 3600.00 to repair this. happened when we had to apply brakes repetitively in stalled traffic.
The brake system and other warning lights went on suddenly. the car still stopped, but the brakes required more pressure. toyota confirmed that the brake actuator assembly needed replacement, this part alone is $1600. another related part toyota says is required costs another $2600. toyota has issued a warranty enhancement for the 2006 and 2007 models. given that the problem is the same and involves vehicle safety, toyota should extend the warranty to the 2008 highlander's.
I started the car one morning to find all of my brake warnings suddenly on. the vehicle showed no signs of any issues prior to this, and upon getting the vehicle to the mechanic, it was diagnosed as an abnormal leak in the accumulator. no incident or signs of issues led up to the sudden malfunction--it was in great operating shape leading up to the incident, and even upon parking and disengaging the car the evening before. there have been other accounts of this happening with highlander hybrid owners, even in the middle of driving somewhere. i just happened to be lucky enough to encounter the problem upon turning on the car.
My vehicle was purchased from a dealership in january 2017 and three weeks later, the abs control module/pump failed. without a properly functioning abs control module/pump, operating the vehicle would be dangerous due to the 'sticking brake' behavior. my toyota-certified garage charged me over $3,000 to replace this part. the garage, who i've been using for over 7 years and absolutely trust, said that the local toyota parts distributor had over 10 units of this part in stock, which the garage said was highly unusual for an item this expensive. i searched multiple online forums (toyotanation.com, us.toyotaownersclub.com) and this same premature failing of the abs actuator within the abs control module/pump has happened to hundreds of owners, usually after their highlander hybrid passes 100,000 miles. i feel that this problem is due to a defective part and based on the high inventory levels kept on hand by toyota parts distributors, it appears that toyota is aware of this problem. i feel that toyota should provide an extended warranty for this abs assembly and refund the amount that owners have had to pay out of pocket to have this defective part replaced.
While driving slowly in a school zone i attempted to stop for the crossing guard and children. the brake peddle began pulsating but i was able to stop using the emergency brake. the brake dashboard warning lights came on and showed abs and vsc failure. the vehicle was taken to the nearest toyota dealership who advised they would have to special order a part and charged me $1,800.00 for the part. they received the part 1 week later and called to advise that it was the wrong part and that the correct part was $1,000.00 more because they needed the whole assembly. i complained to the service manager and the toyota motor corp. and they were unwilling to help me. my vehicle was removed from the dealership and taken to a certified independent repair shop. the owner, (a retired certified toyota master technician) advised he could order the oem assembly, install it, and provide the same warranty as the dealership for $ 2,100.00. he further stated that while working for toyota he had replaced hundreds of assemblies on 2007-2011 toyota camry hybrid models as part of "toyotas limited repair assistance campaign". he further advised the assembly was the same for both the camry hybrid & highlander hybrid models. additionally he could supply acceptable paperwork if toyota conducts a limited repair assistance campaign for the 2008 highlander hybrid
The car has been meticulously maintained by the dealership since it was purchased new and has never been used for towing. we were driving normally when we began noticing a series of recurring hydraulic-like pulsations and noises whenever depressing the brake pedal even when the vehicle isn't moving. the pulsation sensation can be felt throughout the brake system when the brakes are applied even when not moving. the series of noises are coming directly from the abs system/actuator under the hood whenever the brake pedal is depressed. i believe this is due to an abnormal leak in the accumulator. the vehicle previously showed no signs of any issues when the toyota service technician last inspected it. we have since paid a significant amount of money to have the brakes inspected and fluid changed, but that did absolutely nothing to resolve the issue. after doing research we are confident the issue is exactly as hundreds of other owners have previously reported to toyota, bbb, and nhtsa. toyota has since issues recalls and warranty extensions for the other toyota hybrid model that utilize the same platform/system but just not for the later 2008 highlander hybrid. someone needs to step up and hold toyota accountable for the same faulty parts they continued to install in their other hybrid vehicles they sold to consumers. the abs system is clearly not functioning properly as hundreds of consumers have previously noted. why would toyota cover the cost of repair for other hybrids with this same defect but not others? there needs to be a recall or warranty extension issued for this model/year as toyota has issued for other hybrid models using the same platform. i am seriously concerned and troubled by the safety factors this malfunction presents especially when traveling at any speed. this is clearly a well-documented problem for the 2008 models.
I have been experiencing odd screeching noise from the rt front while stopped. last week several warning lights came on telling me to pull over and call for repairs. i was subsequently told by my mechanic that the brake actuator assembly and skid control ecu units have failed. the cost of repair ( $3000) is beyond comprehension for a vehicle of this vintage, 2008 with under 100,000. while this would be covered under an extended warranty for the next model year it does not cover 2008. i believe it should, being that so many owners are having this exact , life threatening problem. at this time the brakes work but when applied they make a constant click and i feel rhythmic release and catching through the brake pedal.
Vehicle makes a very scary "eeek eeek" noises when the brake pedal is depressed both when car is not moving and also during braking. dealer diagnosed the issue to a malfunction of abs actuator (part # 44510-48080 superseded by part # 44050-48320). total cost of parts plus labor quoted over $4000. note: toyota has done warranty extension for same type of problem with other models like the 07-08 highlander hybrid, prius hybrid, lexus rx400h, etc. however 2008+ highlander hybrids have not been included yet. this should be a recall or warranty extension.
Brake failure while driving. warning lights did come on and loud alarm too. dealer says this is problem with defective abs pump and/or actuator. this issue has life-threatening potential because loss of brakes was sudden. had to resort to parking brake to stop vehicle. same part was deemed defective and replaced on camry hybrid models by toyota. same warranty extension should be applied to highlander. *tr
Dear nhtsa, i was recently informed by my mechanic that my abs brake actuator requires replacement. the cost of this repair is exorbitant...approximately $3,200.00. while the brakes themselves still function, and will pass pennsylvania state inspection, the vehicle apparently no longer has anti-lock brake capabilities. my 17-year old daughter currently drives this vehicle. as you can imagine i have great concerns over her safety. unfortunately, at this time we cannot afford to make this repair. what is most concerning as a toyota owner, is their lack of concern. interestingly, if my car was a year older, toyota would cover the repair of this device as part of an expanded warranty spearheaded through nhtsa. this is a considerable safety issue and could result is serious injury to my daughter. please look into toyota's refusal to expand the warranty on this part. the lives of thousands of toyota highlander owners is potentially at stake. thanks you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
While braking to stop car in a school pick up line, warning lights and messages began flashing. warning lights stated brake malfunction, abs system etc. dealer ran diagnostic, stated there is an internal leak of brake actuator, repair costs $5500. lights were reset and 2 weeks later while driving lights and warnings came back on. toyota has recall for 2006and 2007but not 2008. *tr
Check brake systems, check vsc lights, brake malfunction etc lights have come on
The abs actuator and pump on my 2008 toyota highlander hybrid spontaneously failed while driving at moderate speeds on a city street. the abs indicator light, brake failure light, and vehicle stability control light all came on at once. the car then abruptly decelerated to idle speed before i turned off the roadway. there was no impact on the car and no speed bumps/abnormalities on the pavement. i took the vehicle to a local toyota dealership who stated the problem is as listed above, that the abs actuator and pump had failed and would require replacement. i have not yet performed the replacement.
Check brake system warnings; code traced to accumulator not holding pressure (c1391 abnormal leak of acc press). $2,500+ repair. this same part was already covered under a warranty extension for the camry hybrid and they are built on the same platform. should be covered for the highlander as well.
Abs light, vsc light, and check engine light came on. brakes went out completely while driving on road. luckily it was at low speed through town and i was able to make it home safely. alarm sounded and would not turn off. towed to dealer and was told that it would cost $4300 for repair. dealer would not take it as trade in even though they sold it to me only about a year prior, leaving me with no option but to pay for the repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander hybrid. while driving various speeds, the emergency repair indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer diagnosed that the brake booster actuator pump and accumulator pump would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
The abs system failure warning light came on along with a brake malfunction warning. i had the abs accumulator replaced and the abs pump replaced, but now toyota is telling me that i need to have the abs actuator replaced as well. the abs system in the 2008 highlander hybrid is faulty and eventually leaks the hydraulic fluid rendering the abs system inoperable. this tends to happen over a long period of time and gets worse with age. thus it typically occurs after all warranties are expired. the parts required to fix this problem cost over $5000 from toyota and only dealers have the expertise to attempt this fix. toyota did make a voluntary recall "customer service update" for the 206 and 2007 highlander hybrids abs systems. however, the 2008 still has tremendous abs system problems, and the parts should last the lifetime of the car, but toyota has yet to issue a recall on the 2008 hh abs system. this is a well documented problem for the 2008 hh and the abs system needs to be recalled as this is a safety issue and most cannot afford to pay almost the value of the car just to have it be in a safe, driveable condition.
Started car in evening and got warning "brake malfunction, check abs, check vsc system". took car to our mechanic and he found code c1391. mechanic said part very expensive and recommended contacting toyota service as cost to repair would probably be similar. mechanic said he had replaced for another customer (2004 model highlander) who after the repair got notice from toyota about recall repair last week. toyota service said cost to repair is $4000! reading on this site i see others with this issue. definitely needs to be addressed by nhtsa.
On june 15th, 2016 while over 200 miles from home on a family trip with my pregnant wife and 2 year old son in the car driving down a 2 lane highway with a semi truck behind us at approximately 45 mph constant speed our 2008 highlander hybrid brakes locked up, a warning tone sounded, several lights lit up on the dash including brakes, abs, vsc, (((!))), and /!\, and the car stopped completely in the highway with the engine still running. the lcd displayed several alternating messages about the brakes, abs, and vsc and also about needing to have the vehicle checked by a dealer. as our car was about to be smashed by a semi truck i pressed the gas pedal to the floor. the brakes were completely locked up, but fortunately the car inched forward at less than 5 mph with wide open/full throttle to pull off of the road before the semi truck could hit us from behind. the situation was terrifying. i have taken the vehicle to a dealer. they do not know the reason for the issue. they want $500 to trouble shoot and generate a repair estimate. it sounds like the abs actuators are commonly $3,000. i have noted many similar problems on the nhtsa website for the 2008 highlander hybrid and other toyota hybrid vehicles in which the brakes, abs, and vsc lights illuminate and braking issues occur.
As i was driving on the freeway a warning alarm came on and on the display screen 3 messages flashed. the first message said, "break malfunction - please pull over safely and contact your service dealer immediately". the second message said, "check vsc" and third said, "check abs". on top of that all of the warning device lights came on the dashboard. this was alarming and disconcerting. i had to drive about 10 more miles before i could pull over and stop safely. the warning signs have not gone away and i will have to take it to the toyota service center. i have noticed multiple other complaints regarding the same issue. seems to happen often with the 2008 model.
My 2008 toyota highlander hybrid was just deemed totaled by the car dealership (newburgh toyota) and my insurance company (liberty mutual), because of excessive rodent damage. it turns out that the rodents were attracted to the wiring because toyoyta uses eco-friendly soy-based coating on their wires which attract rodents!! rodents chewed wires, the wiring harness, plugged drainage holes with their bedding thus causing water damage, and ruined the hybrid batteries. the damage was estimated at more than $12,000, which of course toyota would not cover under warranty. the vehicle would not start unless the battery was unhooked to "clear" the computer system. when it started the error messages/warning lights on dash were lit up everywhere, indicating it was unsafe to drive. it was taken to the dealership where a service tech stripped the interior and discovered rodents nests, droppings, water, and lots of damage. photos attached. parts alone for the repair were more than $10,000, and that did not take into account additional diagnostics or labor costs. as you can imagine, this has been a giant headache!
Failed abs actuator system. brakes do not work. they "grab" and or do not work when you need them. have to pump many times to stop vehicle.
At 61.614 miles nov.9 2013, diagnosed code c1391, abnormal leak in accumulator. verified by dealer where it was bought. abs module diagnosed with internal damages. actuator assy, br, part num. 44050-48320 was replaced under extended warranty, for $3,102.71 plus brake fluid, for $3,118.25 after the system was bled also (see invoice of that date). problem returned involving same part 44050-48320, plus part num. 47070-48020 pump assy, brake defective at 84,687 miles, just 23,073 miles later, last december 17, 2015; was taken to another dealer, braulio agosto toyota in rio piedras, puerto rico as reprint shows, from dec.17 2015 (reprint date was dec.31 2015). also included photos showing exact mileage of 84,687 miles, easy to verify with reprint, and warning messages displayed inside the vehicle, same messages appeared last nov. 9 2013. vehicle has excellent maintenance at 2 different dealers; i am including related invoices: june 7 2013 at 55,586 miles:1st rear brake pads replacement, turning of rotors performed, 1st problem on nov. 9 2013 just 5 months 2 days later; pdf invoice dec.19 2014 at 72,436 miles, when front brake pads were replaced at our request, due to excessive brake pedal travel; oct/15/15 at 82,379 miles left caliper base was replaced, part 4722-48140; 47717-48150 plate pad support at 83.025 miles on oct/29/15. parts prices for same 2nd repair included, local complaint, inspection, result and photos. unsafe condition evident since dec.17 2015: inverted brake pedal pressure when applying the brakes, not shown while driving at speed yet, but unsafe to drive normally because there is no guarantee it will not happen at speed. local consumer department (daco) has the case for administrative judge evaluation after confirming the problem today, feb 23 2016 at 3rd dealer with us represented by pablo e. rosado, my brother.see all documents, some in spanish.
I was stationary and parked in a driveway on an uphill slope, but when i started my 2008 highlander hybrid, it rolled backwards towards the city street even though my foot was still pressed firmly on the brake pedal and i kept pressing as far as it would go. when i eventually lifted my foot off the brake pedal and pressed it again, the car slowed and stopped just as it entered the street. the dashboard warning console indicated 'brake system failure', 'check vsc' and 'check abs'. i made an appointment to get my car checked. this rolling problem happened two more times before the appointment. the service department of my toyota dealer told me that my brake actuator and brake booster pump required replacement. this cost me $3742 for the brake actuator assembly and $2010 for the brake booster pump assembly.
While driving abs, vsc and check engine light illuminated, i continued driving (was 10 miles from home on fwy). five minutes later i encountered traffic, traveling at 40-50 mph i took foot off gas and began to apply brakes. brakes immediately seized and the car started to skid. i released the brakes, then tried again, same result. i pulled to side of fwy and stopped. i drove surface streets using the parking brake when i needed to stop, until i got to my house. that evening and the next morning i checked toe cars operation, it didn't matter if i was traveling in fwd or reverse, the brakes immediately grabbed at the slightest application of the pedal. i took the car to a repair shop, he witnessed the same circumstance and did a computer diagnosis, which indicated a new brake actuator unit was needed ($3000). my primary concern (and my mechanic's) was that there was no fail safe, if the unit malfunctioned i would expect the abs system not to work, not to make the braking system completely inoperable. i narrowly avoided being rear-ended when they malfunctioned on the fwy. i reported the problem to toyota motor as well (case #1511120583)
We were driving and the vsc system light, brake malfunction light, and check abs system lights came on and now we need to repair a $2000 part in our vehicle that many others have had dangerous failure to stop incidents and other problems with. toyota needs a recall in these abs accumulator and pump parts.
My 2008 highlander abs is failed and that put our family and others in danger because of the abs is not working properly. the lights keep stayed on doesn't matter what you do, reset it or not. the brakes stopped working, the siren inside the vehicle making buzzy noise when open the door or attempt to start the vehicle. i've done many research online regarding to the toyota hybrid models and found many disappointed customers reviews, they all point to the abs platform design flaws by toyota just like the abs on camry hyrids & other hybrids models that has recalled. i took my vehicle to a local toyota dealer as suggest by toyota presentative, the same toyota dealership where i bought my two camry from; paid $125 to have them checked out my highlander abs and the results tuned out to be both abs actuator (47070-48010) and abs pump (44510-48080) are failed and the costs to have both fix is $5240.46 while the vehicle only worth between $8000-$9000 which is more than half of the vehicle’s value, for just a few small defective parts made by toyota, which i do believe that the cost is ridiculously high and because of the manufacture design flaws & not from end users fault. see attached quotes from dealer. i've called toyota twice to brought to their attention but i got disappointed results instead. case # 1604020974. toyota offer us $1000 for repair cost which i denied and asked for a complete free replacement parts. we, toyota highlander hybrid owners need to unite and contact toyota and or smart attorneys to connect all the dots and sue toyota for the above problems. our life and others is in danger due to toyota's defective parts.
Incident date: 6-6-15. started vehicle and dash warning lights came on for abs, vsc and brakes. also the word, "brake" in red came on. toyota dealer diagnosed a code 1391 (abnormal leak detected in accumulator) and tested brake system and found abs actuator/pump internal failure/leak. dealer replaced abs actuator, part #44050-48320, and abs pump assembly, part #47070-48020. original estimate to repair was $5,388. after complaining to toyota's national customer care, the bill was reduced to $1,556.
Abs actuator failed and had to be replaced. for the highlander hybrid, this is a $3000 part. the highlander is built on the camry platform. toyota has issued a warranty enhancement program ( ze1 ) for the abs actuator on the camry hybrid years 2007-2011. toyota motor usa refuses to reimburse anything for the same part on the highlander hybrid, built on the same platform as the camry hybrid. consumer reports, writing about the camry hybrid abs actuator, has said that this should be a recall, not a warranty enhancement.
While pulling into a parking lot i heard a loud warning indicator inside the car and immediately noticed that i lost ability to brake. i was only traveling 10 mph or less when this occurred and was able to slowly roll into a parking space. the abs, vsc, and stability control lights were already on, and had been for months. fred haas toyota dealer in houston, tx area recommended having the abs actuator replaced at a cost of $2700 for the part plus tax and labor. the braking seemed to work fine so i continued to drive the vehicle. this latest incident disabled the brakes almost entirely so i had to address the problem. now fred haas toyota says its the brake pump and worn brake pads. these were replaced at over $2600 and the brakes seem to be working as well as before. but of course, all of the warning lights have now turned back on and fred haas still wants to replace the abs actuator at $2700 plus tax and labor. i see that the world wide web has hundreds of examples of consumers in my predicament and even a few complaints over the years on this site. can this finally be thoroughly investigated please? *tr
Driving at a speed of approximately 40 mph and slowing down for a stop sign. vsc, abs, and brake malfunction warning lights came on. brakes functioned, but dealer said that the accumulator and booster assemblies need to be replaced. *tr
Warning lights came on about brakes and instructions to take the car to the dealership. the repair required a replacement of the actuator for anti lock brakes. $3.200.. *tr
After purchasing the car (our first hybrid) we noticed that the brakes were acting different when slowing; while slowing down to stop at a stop light or sign or to slow in traffic, if the car is under 30 mph and hits a bump the brakes will release (while your foot is on the brakes) and the car will lunge forward even though your foot is pressing down and has not been released. this has happened over the past year and no one can seem to figure out the problem. the brakes are new and several forums have been read in regards to trying to figure out the issue. it seems that several hybrids experience the same issues. braking under 30, the car will hit a bump, brakes will release causing the car to lunge forward and possibly causing an accident. it has happened enough that our family is considering trading in the car. we have almost been in 10 plus accidents because we are almost stopped at the stop sign and the car hits a bump and accelerates into traffic coming from the left/right. with children in the back seat, this is a huge concern. we have sent toyota an email asking for inspection, however they said they would just like to have our dealer look at it, however they have not been noted of this issue in the past, when clearly there are hundreds of others that are having the same issues and they have been in accidents. i find it very difficult to believe that acceleration/break release when hitting a bump causing the car to lunge forward into moving traffic is a safety concern when the brakes are perfectly good. we will be trading in the vehicle if something is not done about it shortly, not only are we worried about our family but we are also worried about others who could be involved. this issue has nothing to do with the brakes, they are good, and the issue is still re-occurring. *tr
After starting car and putting it in gear, car starts driving even though brake is fully engaged. warning lights flash on and turn off regarding brake failure but don't stay on long enough to read. the brakes catch after a second or two and operate normally but then will suddenly pause during use - taking a second or two to catch. checked brake fluid - it is fine. bringing car to toyota dealership tomorrow. have since read blogs/reports from other 2008 highlander hybrid owners experiencing same unpredictable, instantaneous, momentary brake failure. *tr
1-while traveling on an interstate highway, auto engine still running but no power to wheels. fortunately near a ramp- coasted off ramp and into a parking lot. message - check braking system- contact dealer. after several tries, re-engaged engine, jabbed brakes repeatedly in between several failures until trouble came clear. nothing found on examination by dealer. 2- 8/14 check braking system message appeared. auto would not move although electrical system working. rocked car repeatedly to try to clear message. connected emergency battery to battery- system came clear. 3- 11/14 check braking system message appeared. same as #2. also had check air-bag system message. all three instances occurred on pavement but shortly after being parked on grass. although the last two were cleared by briefly connecting an emergency battery, availability of headlights indicated car battery had sufficient voltage to operate car's systems. *tr