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Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (8%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1179 repairs.
Toyota Highlander brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 142 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2022 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
186-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 3000 mi | Recall to correct traction control software issue. |
2021 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
186-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 21000 mi | Recall for software update to address potential traction control issue. |
2018 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 69000 mi US $732 |
Brakes had been shimmying for a couple of years. Started out very mild and got worse with time. Dealer resurfaced rotors and replaced brake pads. 123456 |
| 112000 mi US $1063 |
Warped rotors... again! Same problem as a couple of years ago. The last time this happened I replaced rotors & pads with OEM. This time, I decided to replace non-OEM parts to see if this would help. |
| 32000 mi US $300 |
Front and rear brakes were replaced. Rotors machined. |
2018 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63860 mi C $1400 |
Replaced all brakes and rotors |
2017 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced brakes and rotors |
| 12400 mi | Finally fixed electronic brake controller. |
2016 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 24500 mi | Clunking noise from front left wheel . Left front brake caliper replaced and CV axle nut was found to be loose Brakes work well, but clunk when applying after moving in reverse |
2016 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100 mi | Light came on and was reset by dealer. |
| 25000 mi US $300 |
Front Passenger brake pad had premature wear and signs of rotor overheating. 3 other wheels were fine. |
| 37000 mi US $450 |
Premature front brake "Warping". Brakes were only 1 year old. Something went wrong! |
| 49000 mi US $550 |
Replace front pads and rotors. Normal wear maintenance. |
| 114545 mi US $1099 |
Replaced all 4 wheel rotors and pads. Routine service also, Oil, Oil filter, rotate tires. |
2015 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44000 mi US $500 |
Front rotors badly warped |
| 29000 mi US $500 |
dont know - fixed issue with sudden brake effectiveness |
| 34100 mi C $500 |
Rear caliper |
| 34100 mi C $300 |
Front brake (pad and rotors) |
| 41540 mi C $600 |
pads and drums for front wheels worn out |
| 55000 mi US $150 |
Right rear brake caliper was stuck. Inside pad worn down to ~ 0mm, outside pad still at 6mm |
2014 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54015 mi US $550 |
Replace front and rear brake rotors and pads. |
| 48000 mi US $600 |
Brake pads were wearing and needed to be replaced as well as the 2 rear rotors. |
2014 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15500 mi | the car keep rolling back with the parking brake |
| 103000 mi US $400 |
Resurfaced rear rotors and installed new pads |
2014 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
231-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 159960 mi C $800 |
Brake pads on the 4 wheels needed replacing |
| 101680 mi C $1500 |
Complete repair of braking system |
2013 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 101000 mi US $400 |
Rear brake job. |
2013 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 12340 mi | Brake booster noisy. Replaced unit. |
| 120280 mi C $800 |
Front brake pads and rotors. An oil change was also completed. |
| 113000 mi US $600 |
Replaced front passenger brake caliper and all brake pads and rotors |
2013 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 47500 mi US $729 |
One rear brake caliper was sticking causing rotor to overheat. Replaced 2 calipers, 2 rotors, and pads. |
| 105000 mi US $950 |
Worn brakes Replaced front discs and pads |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $300 |
Replace front and rear brakes. |
| 95000 mi US $200 |
Brake service rear |
| 81840 mi C $150 |
Replaced rear brakes |
| 111700 mi US $420 |
Brought it in to have the tires rotated and a brake component got bent and they needed to replace the brakes for the noise to go away. |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 69440 mi C $950 |
Front drum has been replace after only 35000 KM! |
| 105400 mi C $2100 |
Had to replace complete caliber and disk on 4 wheel |
| 129580 mi C $700 |
Change break disk on allnwhell |
2012 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 66000 mi US $350 |
All 4 brake pads |
2011.5 Toyota Highlander
Engine not specified
| 15500 mi | foot brake was going to the floor replacing foot brake parts |
2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2000 mi | Loud clicking noise in left front wheel area when shifting from park to reverse and accelerating. Was told that because of the torque, the calipers may shift a little and that it is common in the newer highlanders and tacomas. |
| 82000 mi US $800 |
Pads and rotors replaced |
2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 111600 mi C $1200 |
Since leaving dealer shop ABS, AWD Traction Control lights come on and off. |
| 120590 mi C $2500 |
CHANGE THE FRONT RIGHT SPEED SENSOR REPLACED RIGHT FRONT ABS SPEED SENSOR CLEARED CODE NEW RIGHT FRONT SPEED SENSOR FAULY OPEN CIRCUIT AT TIMES ABS LIGHT ON PART ON ORDER ABS ACTUATOR ASSY REPLACED SKID CONTROL ECU AND REPROGRAMED ALL ABS SYSTEM |
| 132060 mi C $200 |
SEIZED [parking brake] CABLE WAS REPLACED |
2010 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $1199 |
Brake job + Rotors for shaking/vibration and excessive wear. |
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 193000 mi | Replaced Rear Brakes and Rotors |
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 128000 mi US $1200 |
NEW ROTORS AND PADS |
| 132680 mi C $950 |
Replaced the rear rotors/pads and emergency brake pads due to wear. The replaced components were not OEM and wore out in one year's time. |
2009 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 69000 mi US $400 |
Changed break pads and rotors |
| 124002 mi C $400 |
replaced all pads and rotors |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 134000 mi | A part in the rear brake was broken Brake noise- no problem found |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78120 mi C $600 |
Replaced front disc and pads and rear pads |
| 122000 mi US $850 |
Rear brakes. |
| 122760 mi C $1700 |
Slider seized back pads worn |
| 234000 mi US $1900 |
parking brake would not hold. Replaced shoes, hardware, 2 cables. |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 182000 mi US $3500 |
Replace booster pump & brake distributor |
2007 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 144000 mi US $350 |
Passenger side front brake was making a noise and upon inspection, the pad wear was more on the outside pad than the caliper side. Dissaembly found that the upper caliper pin was frozen, and required a torch to heat up after soaking with penetrating oil and hammer to drive rusted pin out, lower pin was not rusted. Due to uneven wear on pads ,all brake pads we're replaced with Akebono Pro ACT Ceramic pads but the caliper hanger that the pad is fitted into required replacement on this side only, the driver side was fine. I found out that frozen caliper pins was a problem with many Toyotas in this year from a TSB. Due to uneven pad wear the passenger disc had to be turned as the pad had gotten low enough and off angle to have pad backing run against the rotor. Rotor was still above minimum thickness. Rears were checked and brake caliper pins were fine but all pins were lubricated with Permatix ceramic pin lubricant as the stock moly based lubricant dries out and hardens. The root cause of the pin seizure is the pin rubber boots had torn and let water in to rust the pin. |
| 89700 mi US $755 |
Car exhibited intermittent vibrations at various speeds. Car was sometimes reluctant to move forward in idle on flat surface or slight incline. Driver caliper found to be sticking. Caliper/rotor replaced. |
| 138300 mi US $700 |
Rear caliper frozen/sticking. Replaced rear calipers, pads, and rotors. |
| 145700 mi US $2000 |
Replaced calipers and rotors in front wheels |
| 98000 mi US $750 |
Right Rear Caliper was frozen an inoperable. Both Rear Brakes, Rotors and Calipers Replaced. |
2007 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 134000 mi US $2523 |
Replaced ABS control module. Known problem with this vehicle, date of failure outlasted extended warranty deadline. |
2007 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 93000 mi US $780 |
Replacement of rear brakes, rotors & calipers |
| 96000 mi US $1400 |
tHE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED/REPLACED AND SOMETHING ELSE WAS DONE (I DON'T KNOW WHAT HE SAID). |
| 135000 mi US $100 |
Left rear brake backer plate was bent and rubbing on something moving. They removed it. They told me that putting a new one back on will be expensive. |
2007 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 112700 mi US $167 |
Noise in front brakes, replaced left front caliper, adjusted brakes. |
| 150000 mi US $1224 |
Rear Brakes; Calipers, Pads, Rotors. |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 79000 mi | Brakes needed routine maintenance brake pads were replaced upon driving unexpectedly breaks locked up in order to gain control pumps brakes several times only for this to reoccur and eventually cause smoking of rear brakes |
| 152000 mi US $640 |
also front rotors were warped a bit so replaced them and new brake pads |
| 165800 mi | Reported leak in ABS module - waiting to determine the extent before repairing. Update after sold car: As it turns out it was a very minor leak and never really caused an issue with the brakes. We drove it as it was and no service center ever mentioned it again. |
| 31000 mi C $523 |
Replaced rear brake pads and calipers and refinished rotors. |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 91000 mi US $1600 |
Break actuator fail again in a year. |
| 130000 mi US $1600 |
Brake actuator again |
| 93400 mi $1000 |
My ABS started malfunctioning, driving was ok except for odd noises and choppy brakes at very low speeds. Had to replace the ABS which is very costly at the dealership, so I bought it used instead. |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 38500 mi US $50 |
Purged brake actuator as recommended by Toyota dealer to address actuator squeak issue. Process was not successful. Was informed I need a new actuator at ~$2000 repair cost. |
| 170000 mi US $350 |
Light stayed on |
| 27000 mi | ALL brake warning lights appeared on the dashboard along with "CHECK VSC SYSTEM". I had only manual (push pedal HARD) brakes. Dealer replaced ABS Actuator under warranty and paid 2 days of rental under warranty. |
| 140000 mi US $1200 |
3 of the 4 brake calipers seized. had to replace all pads, rotors, and 3 calipers. |
| 22000 mi | VSC light and message on dashboard. Dealer stated "brake accumulator" needed replacing. |
| 195500 mi | VSC displayed as well as check ABS. Hissing should has been heard for several months when applying brake unless applied lightly. Nothing done VSC and check ABS went away hasn't reappeared for a month still has hissing sound. |
| 200000 mi US $30 |
Shop determined the VSC module went out. No longer under under recall extended warranty Toyota would not make exception to cover. I am not fixing it as will trade vehicle soon. |
| 30000 mi | TSB on brake actuator getting air trapped a causing it to clunk during braking. Bleading of the brake system provided a temporary fix, but it will need to be redone again as the noise has returned. |
| 31000 mi | Brake Actuator is still having issues with trapped air causing a malfunction. |
| 35000 mi | Brake Actuator is still having issues with trapped air and Toyota has not fix in place. I have been told it's a non-safety issue and can not be repaired. |
2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 135000 mi US $464 |
Brake piston seized; both front rotors and calipers replaced |
| 139000 mi US $100 |
brakes worn; rear rotors and pads replaced |
| 120000 mi US $149 |
Heard brakes squealing intermittently. Also noticed when parking brake engaged, car still moved and squealing was louder. R/R rear pads, R/F brake fluid, caliper and rotor inspected - determined still good, Parking brake reset. |
| 242000 mi US $160 |
Bad brake pads, stuck caliper |
2005 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 161000 mi US $1147 |
R front caliper froze. Replaced calipers (both), pads, turned both rotors. |
| 104000 mi | Some sensors were replaced under used car sale warranty. |
| 59000 mi | Park brake cable jammed, locking rear wheel. Fixed by owner. |
| 51300 mi | "frozen" caliper rear brake; replaced under Toyota extended warranty. |
| 67000 mi US $900 |
frozen caliper (right front) |
| 73700 mi US $200 |
Right rear caliper pins "frozen" |
| 90000 mi US $2200 |
Rear brakes rusted rotors, rt rear sliding pins frozen. |
| 118000 mi US $200 |
Rear calipers "frozen". |
| 125000 mi US $50 |
Adjust rear brakes for noise. |
| 76000 mi US $1780 |
Brakes shuddered upon firm application. Three calipers/pistons were found siezed. All calipers plus rotors replaced. Possible factor was non-usage of the vehicle for days or more last winter after driving over salted, slushy roads. |
| 113000 mi US $732 |
Rear caliper seized. Replaced both rear calipers, pads, rotors, and hoses. Changed brake fluid. |
| 102300 mi C $1500 |
Rear brakes are rusted out and it had to be replaced |
| 111113 mi C $1100 |
Front brakes are rusted out and it had to be replaced |
2004 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $1400 |
Frozen caliper; rusted discs. |
| 125000 mi US $200 |
Brake light came on. Stayed on. Fluid Low. discovered small leak in brake line near caliper.replace. everything fine |
| 40000 mi US $200 |
Replaced brake master cylinder seal. |
| 131000 mi US $970 |
Rear brake pads/rotors/calipers were replaced. One side was frozen. Belts needed replacing, they were getting very noisy. |
| 101300 mi US $250 |
wheel speed sensor |
| 71500 mi US $485 |
Calipers failed requiring pads, rotors and calipers to be replaced, on both sides in the rear. |
| 112000 mi US $50 |
Replaced front brake pads |
| 137888 mi C $250 |
Caliper replacement |
| 203360 mi C $4300 |
Replace parking shoes and cables. |
| 226300 mi C $600 |
one of the calipers |
| 275900 mi | Front Calipers |
| 84000 mi US $325 |
Front right brake caliper seized, resulting in need for replacement of calipers, rotor turning, new front brake pads and brake flush. |
| 62000 mi C $1400 |
Squeaks from wheel while moving |
| 180900 mi US $400 |
Shop said that my front brake caliper and drum needed replacing. |
| 234000 mi US $235 |
caliper slide stuck and inside pad was grinding on rotor |
| 152000 mi US $210 |
replaced front rotors and pads with caliper pins and seals due to sticking brake caliper pin. Rotor warping and reduced fuel economy as a secondary symptom of stuck caliper. |
| 172000 mi US $150 |
Caliper and pad replacement. The front calipers were sticking and causing poor fuel economy and poor braking. |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 279000 mi US $615 |
Routine brake maintenance, calipers replaced on rear, pads and rotor machining on front |
| 84000 mi US $500 |
Stuck caliper wasted left rotor. Full front brake job + one caliper |
| 117000 mi US $700 |
Brakes wore out. front rotors out of round. rears rotors were too thin to machine, ended up getting all four new. AC lost its charge. Had window motor replaced, another $650 |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 195000 mi US $1060 |
Rear pistons frozen; pads, rotors, calipers needed replaced. |
| 151000 mi US $65 |
sticky left rear brake |
| 113000 mi US $260 |
The area around the rear anti-lock brake sensors was rusty, and was creating a mechanical situation where the antilock brakes were activating each time the car stopped. My mechanic was able to diagnose the problem and fix it. |
2003 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 175000 mi US $40 |
RR caliper overheating. Removed, cleaned and greased sliders. Seems better. |
| 240800 mi US $275 |
LR wheel ABS sensor failed. It is less expensive to replace the whole axle hub. Brake backing plate had to be replace due to rust.Job took longer than it should due to frozen bolts and corrosion on the backing plate. |
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 128000 mi US $390 |
Serpentine belt replacement; drivers' side front caliper seized and replaced. |
| 116300 mi US $200 |
Rear calipers were seized, rear brakes were not working at all, replaced both rear calipers and rotors, replaced rear pads as well. |
| 78000 mi US $850 |
Required new front calipers + pads and rotors all around. 3 days in the shop-first 2 days at dealer who couldn't diagnose a vibration/grumble problem. |
| 119500 mi US $300 |
Replaced noisy/misaligned driver side rear brake caliper. 120,000 mile maintenance done on same trip. |
| 154100 mi US $650 |
Replacement (non-OEM) parking brake broke apart and required replacement. |
| 177000 mi US $536 |
Rotors, pads, calipers |
2002 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 105000 mi US $600 |
calipers sticking, causing car to wobble when braking plus rotors wore out as a result. |
2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 42000 mi US $70 |
check lights for skid control and tracking turned on. |
2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 196000 mi US $70 |
Repaired sticking/inoperative parking brake |
| 136500 mi US $440 |
change frozen brake calipers. |
| 143000 mi US $284 |
Now the front calipers locked up. Just paid for the rears last year |
| 80000 mi US $350 |
Caliper stuck on right side. |
2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 66960 mi C $300 |
parking brake needed new cable |
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