Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Total system failure. Needed to replace entire module at a cost of $2200"
Brian C., VT (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Had to rebuild both rear brake assemblies"
Anonymous, WI (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"sticky frozen calipers"
Anonymous, IL (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Normal"
Anonymous, MD (2005 Toyota Highlander 3.3-L V6)"Calipers "froze" and caused excessive heat and damage to rotors"
Daniel W., OH (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Frozen caliper on the left font side due to corrosion"
Tim O., WI (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"One on front was hanging up"
Anonymous, WI (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"the car was taken in to Toyota for routine maintenance and one of the calipers was cracked and had to be replaced before they would release the car to us.. It was stated that the brake could come loose and stop the wheel, possibly causing us to lose control of the vehicle"
Larry E., MN (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Warped caliper on one rear brake"
Anonymous, MA (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"I have experienced higher than normal problems I feel with brakes either calipers seizing, brakes wearing, etc"
Kevin S., NB (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Both rear brake calipers needed replacing due to uneven inside pad wear"
Anonymous, MN (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"The right rear brake pad wore out, and the caliper seized"
Anonymous, WA (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"It caused the brakes to be somewhat applied while driving, causing excessive heat."
Anonymous, IL (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Calipers were not releasing properly and I was losing brake fluid"
Kevin S., NB (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"“Frozen” to brake rotors causing premature brake pad failure and extremely hot wheels all of which affected VSC and the VSC warning light to go on. $2,000."
T B., SC (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Both rear calipers froze leaving me with only the front brakes. It took me a year or two to notice the problem."
Anonymous, BC (2005 Toyota Highlander Unsure 3.3-L V6)"gone through 2 sets of calibers"
Anonymous, KY (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The rear brake calipers seized."
Richard V., BC (2005 Toyota Highlander 3.3-L V6)"It started on August 18, 2020 and I took it immediately to my Dealership for repairs. Problem was repaired the next day."
Anonymous, (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"I allowed the brake fluid to get to low air got in system and brake pedal went to floor very slowly."
Anonymous, CA (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Needed to replace front brakes but they were the original so had over 140000 miles on them"
Maggie B., CA (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Seems the Rotors do not last or are made of inferior materials which wear too easily"
Anonymous, NJ (2005 Toyota Highlander 3.3-L V6)"Had both front and rear brakes replaced, normal wear but also extremely rusty"
Anonymous, WI (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"replaced rear pad and rotors"
Andrew M., NY (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Heavy rust required rebuilding 4 brakes"
Anonymous, NY (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"rotors severely worn replaced all four corners"
Anonymous, CA (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Light squeal. changed pads"
Tom S., FL (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Brakes were worn and needed replacement"
Anonymous, AK (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Just second set of rear brakes for 143,000 miles"
Gustave D., MI (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"About every two years I have to have the brake pads and rotors replaced"
Douglas M., NL (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"warped rotors and hung-up calipers. Caliper issues have occurred before"
Patrick F., NY (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"routine required inspection cited: brake system needed service, engine gasket leaking oil, & needed routine 200,000 belt replacement"
Anonymous, (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"When I put on the brakes, they required more pressure and I fwlt like I hAd to put the brakes on sooner."
John G., MD (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"The brake pads had never been replaced, and they were showing signs of wear. I had to push harder on the brake pedal, so I had the brake pads replaced and the rotors turned."
Linda W., OH (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"We had all front and back brakes redone. We were hearing a noise that made us question whether something was going on. When we took it to the dealership, it was the brakes."
Anonymous, WI (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"needed new brake pads"
Anonymous, FL (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"The parking brake would not disengage and needed to be repaired"
Tom S., OH (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"parking brake cable rusted causing it to lock in the braked position, which resulted in premature wear of the brake shoes"
Anonymous, NY (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Did not work and the Toyota dealership removed it saying it was not needed. I discussed it further with other service reps at the dealership and found it was definitely needed. So I had a new one installed with some of the old parts"
Douglas M., NL (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"came apart due to age/ware"
Anonymous, OR (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Brakes wore too quickly...rotors pitted...caliper stuck"
Anonymous, NY (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Rear breaks were replaced. In less than 30,000 km the rear right needed replacing again. The rear right rotor needed replacement as well because there was no warning to stop driving the vehicle because wear to the break pad"
Konkolus R., AB (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Since it was a certified used car I had expected the brakes to be brought up to new condition"
Paul S., FL (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"The local Toyota Dealer replaced the front and rear brakes at 70000 and 63000 miles respectively but they had to be replaced/repaired after only 17000 miles due to poor workmanship by the Dealer's Mechanics. I went to an Independent Mechanic to have"
Anonymous, NY (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Seems like the brakes constantly have to be maintained"
Rudolf H., PA (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Premature wear caused by calipers freezing and causing excessive wear"
Daniel W., OH (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"brakes seem to wear out quickly. Have to replace brakes every 20 to 30 thoUSnd miles"
Anonymous, NY (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"premature seizure of wheel calipres premature wear of rotors and brake pads and front end bushings"
Anonymous, ON (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Excessively fast rear brake wear including frozen caliper on rear passenger side. During the 7 years I owned this car I replaced the pads 4 times, the rotors twice and the calipers once"
Anonymous, MI (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Calipers get frozen and wear down the rear brakes. I have to replace the rotors and pads. This has happened several times now"
Anonymous, NY (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Brake pads need replacing. Considering the mileage I do not consider this "premature" but there is no box for brake pads replacement"
Anonymous, NV (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"related to wheel bearing problem"
Anonymous, (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"When braking there is a grinding, rubbing sound. Several repair shops say there is nothing wrong. I know better."
Anonymous, MD (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Brake lining replaced during 60,000 mile check. No accidents--just regular replacement"
Anonymous, PA (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"replaced 3 separate times"
Anonymous, KY (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"The rear right rotor was beyond repair after driving the vehicle home which was less that 5kms after noticing the grinding noise of metal on metal destroying the rotor"
Konkolus R., AB (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Had to replace/rebuild both rear brake assemblies"
Anonymous, WI (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"The rear rotors had to be replaced due to inferior work by the Toyota Dealer which ruined them"
Anonymous, NY (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Rotor replacements with every other brake pads replacement service"
Anonymous, NJ (2005 Toyota Highlander 3.3-L V6)"Rear rotors needed replacement plus pads and calipers. Front left caliper was biggest symptom. All was normal wear and tear"
Anonymous, MD (2005 Toyota Highlander 3.3-L V6)"Rotors and brakes were seized up because of corrosion from winter/street salt"
Anonymous, WI (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"wear and tear"
Anonymous, VA (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Had the rotors ground down and bad humming noise after repair when braking"
Anonymous, NE (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"rotors were warped possibly from the stuck caliper"
Tim O., WI (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"The rotors were replaced as part of the service work preformed when they replaced the rear calipers"
Anonymous, WA (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"Rotors are warped. Not unusual in cars, but still requires work done."
Anonymous, NC (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Cannot keep rotors from warping. Have changed calipers and gone with both OEM and best gradr NAPA had to offer"
Anonymous, KY (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"backing up regularly and usually after extended wet weather they squeak loudly. has been repaired twice returns occasionaly"
Anonymous, KY (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Supposedly was given ceramic calipers, but front breaks still squeak for a short period of time each morning"
Anonymous, OH (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"after "fixing" brakes they still squeak, but not as often"
Anonymous, TX (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"squeaking when applying brakes. Minor oil leaks"
Anonymous, VA (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Noise when braking"
Anonymous, NE (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Squeaks in reverse every morning"
Anonymous, MA (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)"The best is slipping when we turn on the vehicle with the air conditioner on"
Anonymous, AZ (2005 Toyota Highlander 3.3-L V6)"Brakes squeaking seems to be an ongoing issue with this vehicle. The brakes work well, they just seem to squeak loud especially when going in reverse"
Rudolf H., PA (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Front disc pads needed to be replaced: maintenance repair"
David D., HI (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Brakes have a tendency to squeak when backing up. Brakes generally work fine, though."
Rudolf H., PA (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Needed new brakes - brakes that came back were not as good. Squeaked at times. Had to push down harder to stop on hill. Mechanic fired day after working on my car - learned later. Brought back to dealer. Charged additional money - no improvement"
Anonymous, (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"My brakes needed replacing at 90,000 miles. I had no problems until the dealer fixed them. The problems started. I took the car back and was charged another $200. Problem still there"
Anonymous, MD (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)"Never had a problem with the brakes until they wore out and had to replace them. Temperature seems to affect them. Took the car back to the dealer and they did another adjustment and charged me an additional $200 plus what I already paid. Both the mechanic and repair service person were fired right after the work was done."
M K., MD (2005 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)
"Had to make a quick stop. The antilock brakes worked for that stop and then there was a malfunction that needed to be repaired"
Ed M., IL (2005 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)