2010 Toyota Highlander Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 35 brake complaints for the 2010 Toyota Highlander, 16% of its 216 total complaints that year, with 5 crashes and no injuries or fires reported. Median mileage at failure was 36,000. No brake-related recalls are on file for this year.
- Brakes complaints
- 35
- 16% of 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 sudden loss of stopping power in traffic, where the vehicle fails to stop in time and strikes the car ahead.
- Some report the brake pedal feels soft or mushy on initial application and only engages after being pressed with more force, especially at low speeds like parking or stop signs.
- Others describe a delay between pressing the brake pedal and the brakes actually responding, most noticeable during stop-and-go driving.
- A few report total brake failure with the pedal going to the floor, in one case accompanied by a dashboard brake warning light.
- Some describe the brakes not responding at all at speeds under 15 mph, leading to repeated rear-end collisions.
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 many brake complaints does the 2010 Toyota Highlander have?
- NHTSA lists 35 brake complaints for the 2010 Highlander, which is 16% of the 216 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Toyota Highlander?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2010 Highlander.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2010 Highlander?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 36,000 miles.
- Did the brake problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 5 crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2010 Highlander, with no reported fires or injuries.
- What kind of brake issues do owners report on the 2010 Highlander?
- Owners describe soft or delayed pedal response at low speed, sudden loss of stopping power in traffic, and in some cases complete brake failure with the pedal going to the floor.