We have classified the 2 complaints from 2002 Toyota Highlander about SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC into the following categories.
Passenger side break light failure on 2002 toyota highlander. this is a safety issue when other drivers cannot see you break particularly from the right angle. this is an issue that has happened to many drivers of the same model year. see the web posts at http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/toyota-highlander/t7h7ld934gsqlc6be i am convinced it is a defect in the 2002 model and as such should be recalled. i have brought to the toyota dealer in manchester nh 5 times replacing lamp sockets and other attempts and it still does not work. i have to bring in again. there should be a standard way to fix it.
2002 toyota highlander. consumer states brake failure causing an accident *tgw the consumer stated the brake failure caused her to roll down a hill and flipping over three times. she was trapped upside down in the vehicle. *jb
In 30 mph highway traffic, several cars stopped suddenly. i quickly stomped on the brake pedal. it seemed like the wheels locked up, especially the left front (like skating on ice and applying your toe pick (brake)). the vehicle would not stop. came very close to hitting the person in front of me and getting hit from behind. there is no driver control of the brakes in sudden stops. this has happened more than once and is very scary. *jb
Consumer was driving 30mph and slammed on brakes to avoid a collision. anti-lock brake system did not work properly. consumer heard a grinding noise, and vehcile skidded and collided with another vehicle. consumer had about 5 car lengths between his vehicle and other vehicle.*ak