2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 370 | 197 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 114 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–27 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,479 mi | 110,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Highlander Hybrid | Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 76 | 94 |
| Electrical System | 74 | 35 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 42 | 14 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 45 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 24 | 25 |
| Engine | 25 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 47 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 32 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 24 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 20 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.