2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid engine and engine cooling problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was pulling into our driveway and when I pressed the accelerator, the car stopped and began to roll backwards. All of the warning lights came on along with a warning on the lcd panel that stated "check hybrid system" and "check vsc". It was towed to a toyota dealership. They indicated that the…”
filed Oct 12, 2011
“There have been four incidents with this vehicle in which the hybrid system shutting down. The first three times the vehicle was fine when I turned it off, but would not restart. With all three of these incidents the vehicle would restart with no issues after a few hours. The csv and the check…”
filed Sep 7, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 11V539000 · Nov 9, 2011
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Highlander Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Highlander Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 Highlander Hybrid | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Highlander Hybrid | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Highlander Hybrid | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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.