1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Power Train

2006 Toyota Highlander Power Train Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
150–400k mi1
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 15, 2017 · 179,800 miles

    Power Train

    The vehicle will occasionally surge in speed momentarily, mostly noticed when operating below 50 mph. It is more prevalent at lower speeds. We are the original owner.this has been an ongoing situation since the vehicle was new. Hybrid model. It has been inspected by the dealer with no issues found.

    ODI 11016298

  • April 2, 2016 · 107,000 miles

    Power Train · Suspension

    I have had axles break while driving after they where replace and they say there is nothing a matter with the front end. And the frame is rusted after a year and it is breaking.

    ODI 10854150

  • July 10, 2014 · 67,152 miles

    Power Train

    2006 highlander generates roaring type noise heard from the front end while driving at highway speeds and humming noise heard after 40mph. Toyota service dealer found that front differential is bad. Estimate $4,500 to repair. *tr

    ODI 10609592

  • September 15, 2012 · 49,389 miles

    Power Train

    Driving on the highway, car broke down and stopped functioning. Took the vehicle to the dealership and was charged $4259.81 to replace transfer case. After some investigating, i discovered that toyota had issued a tsb (tc008-07) to replace the right-hand bearing seal that would have prevented this. My car was in service at the dealership multiple times prior while under warranty, and they could have prevented this…

    ODI 10649715

  • July 9, 2011 · 62,000 miles

    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

  • October 15, 2008 · 1 miles

    Power Train · Tires

    I have a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. It has the four wheel drive "i"system. Any time the vehicle senses slipping in the tires it cuts power to all wheels. I have been stuck in very manageable conditions. Not only do you not get [redacted] to help out of adverse conditions, you get no drive to any wheels and are left stuck. I spoke with toyota and they said that the vehicle is designed to do this to prevent damage…

    ODI 10246565