2006 Toyota Highlander Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 14
- 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.
Among these 14 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 15 mph, the temperature gauge increased. In addition, the traction, check engine, and vhc warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic stated that coolant fluid was leaking and an engine kit needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The vin was unavailable. The approximate…
ODI 10637239
Engine And Engine Cooling
Coolant leaked from engine onto floor in large amounts. Our mechanic said threads were stripped and head gasket bolts had pulled out. Only solution, new engine or possible rebuild by toyota dealership. We were under 60,000 mile warranty but over 60 months. Toyota refused to help us. Sadly i've been changing my own oil and didn't keep all receipts for a maintenance record. Lesson learned. Toyota dealership offered…
ODI 10449025
Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased a used 2006 toyota highlander from a fernelius dealership in michigan in april 2011 - it was in mint condition with 56210 miles on it - thought i had made the best deal ever - then the day before thanksgiving while driving it overheated. Thought i had blown a head gasket only to find out that the thread bolts on the short block had stripped out and leaked radiator fluid everywhere causing it to overheat.…
ODI 10443954
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
My son was driving our 2006 toyota highlander. He drove approx 2 miles from our house at an average speed of 35 mph when the temperature gauge suddenly went past the red line. He drove our car approx 2 miles back to our house. We then had it towed to savannah toyota where they checked the engine and found the head warped and the bolts stripped . I went to savannah toyota and told them that i had just had the car…
ODI 10436880
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid (na). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart so it was towed to a dealer. They informed the contact that she needed to replace the inverter inside the engine which was defective. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to pay a portion of the repair. The vehicle had not been…
ODI 10378406
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased it has stalled while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The diagnostic test did not determine what caused the failure to occur; however, the cooling pump was replaced. The repair did not correct the failure. On october 14, 2010, while driving 65 mph the…
ODI 10361723
Engine And Engine Cooling
I went through a toll booth, car began to lurch, lights all went up, and the car stalled, highly dangerous, but managed to get to side of road, apparently the inverter in my 2006 toyota highlander, 102,000 miles on it, was defective, it was replaced free, but had to pay labor and for rental.. But i really could have been injured severely. *tr
ODI 10361597
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid (na). While the contact was driving approximately 20 mph attempting to make a left turn, there was a complete loss of the engine power. The vehicle was coasted safely to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed that the failure was attributed to the power inverter. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
ODI 10360093
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid (n/a). While the vehicle was parked, the engine compartment suddenly caught fire. The contact stated that the vehicle was routinely maintenanced. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 37,000. Updated 02/17/11*lj updated 05/02/11
Fire reported
ODI 10358384
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the inverter was defective and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 104,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj
ODI 10347059
Engine And Engine Cooling
While attempting to pass a vehicle on interstate 85 nb, my toyota certified pre-owned 2006 highlander hybrid completely shutdown resulting in the loss of power steering, power braking, and all engine power. I was able to maintain control of my vehicle despite the failure and coast to the shoulder of the highway from an initial speed of approximately 70 mph. My vehicle was towed to my local toyota dealership where i…
ODI 10340769
Engine And Engine Cooling
From a parked position, i started engine on 2006 toyota highlander. The car moved forward for a few seconds at slow speed, then very rapidly accelerated so that i could not stop the car. Serious injuries occurred. Car flew through air and onlookers heard engine rev up.we landed in a water canal. *tr
2 injuries
ODI 10262208