2005 Toyota Highlander Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Toyota Highlander, 11% of all 224 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest brake complaint count among 21 Highlander model years. These complaints report 7 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 55,900 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 25
- 11% of 224
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 55,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Toyota Highlander brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 26, 2005, latest Aug 14, 2023.
Brakes recalls for the 2005 Toyota Highlander
- NHTSA 10V499000Oct 21, 2010Brakes728,544 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
Risk: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Brakes complaints by Highlander model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Toyota Highlander have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Toyota Highlander, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,900 miles.
- Which Toyota Highlander year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2006 Toyota Highlander has the most brake complaints (107), compared with 25 for the 2005.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Toyota Highlander?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Highlander concerns the brake: 10V499000.