2009 Toyota Highlander brakes problems
The 2009 Toyota Highlander has 27 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
27
Brakes complaints
15%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“Brakes failed at a low rate of speed despite pumping them and pushing the petal all the way to the floor. Several witnesses in the car support this narrative. Vehicle ended up slowly rolling into the car in front of us. Minimal damage to both. Took it in to the dealership and they said the brakes…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2009 Toyota Highlander have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2009 Toyota Highlander brakes — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.