2003 Toyota Highlander service brakes, hydraulic problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Toyota Highlander — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This car has been dealer maintained from day one. Last year, we began noticing an odd, loud drumming sound occurring along with resistance to acceleration in slow speed situations. This included parking lots, stopping for a left turn within an intersection, and every other situation where we needed…”
filed Mar 1, 2011
“2003 toyota highlander. Consumer writes regarding brake fluid leak *tgw the consumer stated the brake master cylinder had to be replaced. *jb”
filed Feb 2, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Highlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Highlander | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Highlander | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Highlander | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Highlander | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Highlander | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Highlander | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Highlander | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Highlander | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 Highlander | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 Highlander | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 Highlander | 23 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Highlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.