2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid hybrid propulsion system problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the hybrid propulsion system on the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the "Check Hybrid System", "Check…”
filed Jan 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check hybrid system and two other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact managed to coast the vehicle to the side of the highway; however, the vehicle failed to restart…”
filed Jan 17, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that…Campaign 13V396000 · Sep 4, 2013
Hybrid Propulsion System problems in other Highlander Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Highlander Hybrid | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 Highlander Hybrid | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 Highlander Hybrid | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 Highlander Hybrid | 14 | 13% |
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.