2016 Toyota Highlander Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2016 Toyota Highlander, 21% of its 110 total complaints for the year, with 7 crashes and 5 injuries reported. No related brake recalls are on file for this model year.
- Brakes complaints
- 23
- 21% of 110
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 28,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal sinking to the floor or losing effectiveness while moving at low speed, sometimes rolling into traffic or striking another vehicle.
- Several report sudden brake failure while parking or maneuvering slowly, resulting in the vehicle climbing curbs or hitting parked cars.
- Some owners say the vehicle accelerated or failed to stop despite harder pedal pressure, leading to low-speed collisions.
- Multiple complaints describe warped or defective front and rear rotors requiring repeated replacement, with shuddering felt when braking.
- Owners also report the AWD, ABS, and stability control warning lights illuminating together with a temporary loss of rear-wheel drive, often in wet or snowy conditions.
- One owner described the brake pedal's rubber pad detaching, causing their foot to slip off the pedal during a low-speed maneuver.
When 2016 Toyota Highlander brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 16, 2017, latest Dec 2, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 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 NHTSA have for the 2016 Toyota Highlander?
- NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2016 Highlander, making up 21% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Toyota Highlander?
- No related brake recalls are listed in the data for the 2016 Toyota Highlander.
- Have brake problems in the 2016 Highlander caused crashes or injuries?
- Yes, NHTSA records show 7 crashes and 5 injuries tied to brake complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 Highlander?
- The median mileage at failure among brake complaints is 28,000 miles.
- How does the 2016 Highlander's brake complaint share compare to other years?
- The 2016 model year's 21% share of complaints tied to brakes is higher than most other years, though 2018 (23%) and 2024 (19%) are close.