10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles

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problem #2

Nov 252005

Highlander 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles
In 30 mph highway traffic, several cars stopped suddenly. I quickly stomped on the brake pedal. It seemed like the wheels locked up, especially the left front (like skating on ice and applying your toe pick (brake)). The vehicle would not stop. Came very close to hitting the person in front of me and getting hit from behind. There is no driver control of the brakes in sudden stops. This has happened more than once and is very scary.

- Burbank, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 102002

Highlander

  • miles
Consumer was driving 30mph and slammed on brakes to avoid a collision. Anti-lock brake system did not work properly. Consumer heard a grinding noise, and vehcile skidded and collided with another vehicle. Consumer had about 5 car lengths between his vehicle and other vehicle.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

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