2010 Toyota Highlander Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 35 brake complaints for the 2010 Toyota Highlander, 16% of its 216 total complaints for the year, with 5 crashes reported and a median failure mileage of 36,000. There are no related recalls listed for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 35
- 16% of 216 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 216
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 36,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe brakes that fail to stop the vehicle in time during sudden hard braking, leading to collisions with the vehicle ahead.
- Some report a soft or mushy brake pedal, especially the hybrid model, where the pedal needs extra pressure before it engages in stop-and-go traffic.
- Others report a noticeable delay between pressing the brake pedal and the brakes actually responding, most often at low speed while parking or approaching a stop sign.
- Several describe the brake pedal going to the floor with a complete loss of braking response, in one case with a brake failure warning light illuminating on the dashboard.
- One owner reports the brakes stopped responding entirely at low speed on repeated occasions, each time resulting in a collision with the car in front.
When 2010 Toyota Highlander brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 22, 2010, latest Jul 24, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Toyota Highlander
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Highlander model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are brake complaints on the 2010 Toyota Highlander?
- NHTSA has 35 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Highlander, which is 16% of the 216 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Highlander brakes?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this brake complaint pattern for the 2010 Highlander.
- At what mileage do 2010 Highlander brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 36,000 miles.
- Do the 2010 Highlander brake problems lead to crashes?
- NHTSA complaint records tied to this brake issue report 5 crashes and no fires or injuries.
- Is the 2010 Highlander worse for brakes than other model years?
- Its 16% share of complaints is lower than years like 2006 (39%) and 2008 (22%), but higher than years like 2012 (8%) and 2014 (3%).