Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
“one front caliper seized destroying the caliper, rotor, and brake pads”
Anonymous, PA (2006 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.3-L V6)“worn”
William M., WI (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Had both calipers replaced last year and now caliper is sticking again, have to take it to shop Monday”
Connie H., GA (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Three out of the four original calipers have needed to be replaced due to freezing up and warping rotors”
Anonymous, MA (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Rear was sticking which led to rust on rotor. These were all original parts, so they have been on there quite a while”
Anonymous, WI (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Calipers had seized to the mounting studs and/or the mounting studs were rusted to the brackets”
Anonymous, NJ (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“The right rear caliper was hanging up. Replaced the caliper and rotor”
Anonymous, NC (2006 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.3-L V6)“calipers were frozen on rear brakes”
Charles K., MN (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Toyota dealer replaced front pads. After repair front left wheel smelled and wheel hot to touch. Dealer then replaced caliper. Slide pins rusted on rear brakes, causing lack of braking”
Anonymous, PA (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Rear calipers rusted and froze up”
Joseph E., MI (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“These needed replacing when they were rusted because of non-use. The non-use occurred because they were not adjusted properly”
S M., IL (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“The right front caliper was frozen. It would work somewhat at highway speeds, and the cause shuddering as you slowed down. Had to replace the caliper, brake hose, tire, and other parts in right front wheel”
Martha P., NY (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Calipers [front and back] froze up from rust; likely from the road salt of multiple winters in upstate NY”
Jan R., FL (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“seized, needed cleaning - more than once”
Anonymous, ON (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“At approx. 94000 miles, the rear calipers seized. The Toyota dealer discovered during inspection and made full repairs. I am completely satisfied with service”
Anonymous, CT (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“The RH front caliper locked up, clamping the rotor causing it to overheat and turn blue”
Ned V., IA (2006 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.3-L V6)“2 of the 4 calipers froze. These were the original ones”
Larry D., IL (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“a brakes were done 2 years ago and the rear brakes a month ago apparently seized up for no apparent reason, had to replace rotors and calipers”
P E., MN (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“One was not working properly”
Anonymous, CT (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“I have had to replace 3 out of 4 brake calipers”
Anonymous, MA (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“One of the calipers seized so that one brake pad wore much more than the other”
Anonymous, BC (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“seizing”
Anonymous, ON (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“A rear brake pad wore out”
Anonymous, IA (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“One caliper was stuck causing excessive wear and heating”
Robert A., BC (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“The only issue with this car has been consistently poor wear for the brakes and part failures. I've replaced nearly all of the calipers due to them freezing up and causing warping of the rotors”
Anonymous, MA (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“was driven gently, and it's a hybrid, so I was surprised at the brake's requiring replacement”
Elsa G., NH (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“see prior comment on brakes. Also, just recently replaced 3 wheel bearings”
J D., OH (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Due caliper seizing the extra wear also required new rotors”
Anonymous, BC (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Brakes grinding. Had it fixed at Firestone dealer”
Anonymous, GA (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Just routine maintenance. Replaced front brake pads and rotors”
Anonymous, AK (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“It was the front right rotor which had to be replaced because it was noisy, and concerned me. I was told it was not dangerous yet, and wouldn't be for quite a while, but I had it repaired as soon as it was diagnosed. No other problems with this car! At all”
Anonymous, VA (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“We had to replace the rotors with a relatively short time between the rotors being turned and needed to be replaced”
Anonymous, CA (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Rotors are worn so I experience pulsating when I apply the brakes. The brake pads are fine, however”
Anonymous, IA (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Worn”
William M., WI (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Rotors warp due to failure to dissipate heat. OEM rotors were replaced with a heavier duty rotor at mechanic's behest and they STILL warped. Apparently a design problem”
David Y., NC (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“the wear out too fast causing steering to shake when brakes are applied at normal highway speeds”
Anonymous, MA (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Rotors warped due to rusted slide pins”
Anonymous, PA (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Rear Rotors became unUSble (rusted) because the calipers were out of adjustment and only the front breaks were working properly”
S M., IL (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“rear brake pads and rotors need replacing every 25000 miles. Also hood safety latch failed causing hood to slam in to windshield at highway speed”
J D., OH (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“New rotors 1 1/2 years old had to be replaced again”
Anonymous, MB (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Rotors developed corrosion pitting and had to be replaced”
Neil G., AB (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Every time I break it makes a squeaking noise that all the mechanics can not fix”
Anonymous, NY (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“ABS system pump failed”
Richard C., FL (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“The system finally wore out from normal USge and I had it replaced. I also had to purchase a new electric battery that cost around $5000. Alone. Well worth the maintenance expenses as my vehicle drives like a dream”
Betsy M., FL (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“The brake pedal would start slowly dropping while stopped in traffic. If I were not alert the vehicle would start creeping forward. It took multiple trips to the dealership before they properly diagnosed the problem and repaired the correct component”
Anonymous, FL (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Noticed brakes weren't stopping as well and got brake pads replaced”
Kim N., MA (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“I had to have a major $2400 brake job done in 2014. Probably just normal wear, but I have had the brakes repair previously also”
Anonymous, CT (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“After 125000 miles needed new pads. Not bad life for original equipment brakes”
J C., CA (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“rear brake replacement”
James M., CA (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“The brakes made a noise and we had the brakes fixed. Normal repair”
Anonymous, LA (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The pads had worn down and needed to be replaced”
Anonymous, CA (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“The original brakes lasted to 110,000 miles. I had the dealership perform routine pad replacement maintenance on the front brakes. After about 20,000 additional miles I had a problem with the right front brake banging. Cause was from improper work pe”
Gerald B., MN (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Brakes were replaced due to normal wear”
Anonymous, TX (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Normal/Routine Break Ware developed over time”
Anonymous, MN (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Rear disc pads replaced at 120,000 miles. Excellent, but the cost at the dealer was very high, over $300.00. Time crunch required it to be done at a dealer in a city a way from my home and not at my normal repair shop”
Anonymous, CO (2006 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.3-L V6)“car has 100,000 miles and needed all brakes replaced, very normal”
Ned V., IA (2006 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.3-L V6)“lack of maintenance from prior owner caused a major repair when I took it to the shop to include replacing rotors that were no longer serviceable”
Anonymous, WI (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Nothing special, brakes relined”
Anonymous, VA (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The back breaks wear out before the front breaks it is a four wheel drive car. They want $450 at certified dealers to do breaks. They want to change rotars, break pads and the calipars whether they need it or not to warranty their work. First brea”
Marleen S., MI (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“All brakes needed replacing”
Beverly S., OH (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Unsure)“I had to change all brake pads and put on new rotors”
Tom R., MD (2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Frozen brakes temporarily, no diagnosis, freed up on its own upon backing up”
Anonymous, CO (2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)
“Rear calipers tend to "freeze" and wear the rotor”
Anonymous, NB (2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)