2006 Toyota Highlander Electrical System Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- warning lights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving at an unknown speed, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to toyota of cleveland (3560 village n blvd, mcdonald, tn 37353) where it was diagnosed that the abs actuator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 11164826
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. When the vehicle was started, the brake light, antilock brake light, and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle did not accelerate and the antilock brakes did not work. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10854853
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid would not start on several occasions. The car had been running for some time , turned off for 5 minutes and then it would not restart. After sitting for a few hours it restarted. Some times it had to be jumped and the code read "shift to park" even though it was already in park. I took it in and everything checked out and of course they said that they never heard of this happening…
ODI 10651945
Electrical System
While in the mountains in heavy traffic, the vehicle all the vehicle warning lights went on and the vehicle shutdown. While negotiating the vehicle to the side of the road, i barely avoided an an accident with another vehicle. I turned the vehicle off and it restarted and drove it to a mechanic who disconnected the battery and all of the vehicle warning lights disappeared and it drove fine. It has happened twice…
ODI 10732511
Electrical System · Steering
I have owned this highlander hybrid 2006, for exactly 1 week. There were no incidents leading up to this one while owner drove vehicle that week. Owner started car on saturday morning to get kids to soccer game and vocal class, both missed. Upon starting vehicle driver noticed p/s warning sensor light on dashboard. Then put car in reverse and realized there was no power steering in vehicle? This was the one and only…
ODI 10587597
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
When is there going to be a recall for the power windows??? There was a recall for 2007 highlanders- in 2012, 2 months before i complained to toyota, they had no complaints !!this is a safety hazard, there are sooo many complaints. I currently have 2 windows that don't work,they were stuck in the down position, both of the motors have been disconnected. The 3rd window works when it wants to. My car currently has @…
ODI 11192100
Electrical System
I had closed the windows to discover the rear passenger side window was stuck in the down position. I had written to toyota regarding this on 08/29/2012 their response -they had no data to share on what complaints they receive to provide to the public as that is proprietary. Toyota sent it to their national headquarters, giving me a file #. The window is now stuck again. And happened another time since 08/28/2012 i…
ODI 10702221
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid . The contact stated that she received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v342000 (electrical system) and the dealer was contacted to make an appointment. The dealer advised the contact that the parts needed for recall repairs were not available.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was unable not advised the contact of when the parts would…
ODI 10449952
Electrical System · Inverter
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel remained illuminated and the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was not available. Updated 02/09/12*lj the dealer replaced the inverter assembly. Updated 02/29/12
ODI 10439415
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I went to the dealer related to nhtsa campaign id number: 11v34200. The dealer check the highlander and said that the recall not apply and did not need to be installed or repair the inverter. The next week ll the panel warning lights turn on(brake, slip, vcs warning, exclamation sing and abs). Then a return to dealer, they check the highlander. Now they said that the problem is the abs module. How i can corroborate…
ODI 10425324
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was driving in my highlander with my daughters in the back seat when suddenly out of no where all the alert lights came on and there was no power at all - the gas pedal was non functional - i was in the far left lane of a an interstate and fortunately i was able to get off the road and pull the car out of traffic as it rolled to a stop. I waited on the crowded interstate for two hours for a tow. I was told that…
ODI 10424256
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle toyota 2006 vin #[xxx] highlander limited prior complaint sent to toyota & dot 2/4/2010. After a stop when accelerator sometimes there is a second or two pause before the engine responds causing a sudden lurch forward. Additionally when diving at in town speeds and the accelerator is released and then a resumption of pressure on it there is a second or two pause before the engine engages, also causing a…
ODI 10384552
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle lost all power without warning and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the inverter needed to be repaired. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 145,000.
ODI 10376440
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph when the began vehicle loosing power. The hybrid warning light was illuminated and the vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure in the battery cell. The dealer advised the contact that the inverter would need to be replaced. The contact stated that the…
ODI 10369429
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle completely stalled and coasted until it stopped. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that there was an inverter failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 02/08/11*lj updated 11/30/2011 *ln
ODI 10367273
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting a replacement of the hybrid inverter assembly. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 136,000.
ODI 10351957
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While traveling 65 mph the contact noticed that all warning lights had appeared on the dashboard, seconds later the vehicle had suddenly shut off without warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the inverter needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure…
ODI 10353495
Electrical System
Re: 2006 toyota highlander hybrid 2wd suv 29,500 miles. Upon entering a highway i experienced total failure of the hybrid system in my suv, which slowly drifted to a halt, nearly causing several accidents. The nearest dealership replaced the inverter portion of the hybrid system. It was covered under warranty but i was told that had it not been covered it would have cost me between $9,000 and $10,000! Or about 1/4…
ODI 10339669
Electrical System
The passenger windows continually stick in the down position. I have taken my highlander to toyota several times and paid hundreds of dollars in repairs. Also, the fob quit working on the driver door. I think there might be an electrical issue in the doors.
ODI 11089665
Electrical System
2006 hybrid highlander reported and went to mediation with nothing done. Car has lots of issues, it jumps forward when stopping about 3 feet on occasion, it will go dead for no reason, the gps fails and puts you in pa when in va, and electrical and mechanical nightmare, had written testimonials but they ignored it saying all tests were fine and it started when the car was only about 3-5 months old. I went on htn…
ODI 10384035
Electrical System
2006 toyota highlander. Consumer states that the vehicle stalls due to a electrical problem which drains the battery. *mc the vehicle has stalled 6 times and the battery has been replaced 3 times. The dealer did find an internal short by the engine and the theft deterrent switch was replaced. The consumer stated the dealer has been unable to rectify the stalling problem.*jb
ODI 10194395