2006 Toyota Highlander Engine 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
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Takata recall. Check engine light won't go off along vsc light. On the street when the car stop running.
ODI 10991549
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. On several occasions, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The contact stated that all of the warning indicators illuminated on and off. The contact called stevens creek toyota san jose at [redacted] (located at [redacted], san jose, ca 95129) where it was confirmed that no recalls were associated with the vin. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11067113
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled as all the dashboard warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 10840451
Engine
The vehicle only has 103,000 miles and has functioned flawlessly till recently when it started using oil excessively. That is one quart in 500 miles at freeway speeds.
ODI 10876909
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
Engine
Driving car and it stalled then mesage came on which stated check hybrid engine. Took it to shop and was told would cost $9,000 as it was the inverter. They said my vin was not on the recall list for the recall of 2006 highlander hybrids. Had the power module replaced as recall in 2012 but why wasnt my car on recall list for the inverter?
ODI 10781604
Engine
Driving down the road at normal speed, i noticed the car overheating. This had never happened. Pulling into a 70 year old service center in cranston, rhode island, i left the car with reliable service people and they checked it out. It seems that the bolts had come loose from the engine and fluid was going into the pistons,they reported to me that the threads in the engine were faulty, i think they said aluminum,…
ODI 10664871
Engine
While driving the temperature gauge rose above the read line (hot). Before i was able to get to a parking area it continuously rose and fell, however, it never dropped as low as the middle line on the gauge. After checking the fluids we had to add water. We took the highlander and were told that it had a coolant leak. From there we took it to a toyota dealership and were told that the entire engine would need…
ODI 10510571
Engine
When i was driving on the interstate about 75mph the temperature gauge rose above the read line (hot). Before i was able to get to a parking area it continuously rose and fell, however, it never dropped as low as the middle line on the gauge. After checking the fluids i had to add water. I took my highlander to a mechanic and they told me that the intake manifold was cracked and was leaking coolant($700 to repair…
ODI 10511027
Engine
I was advised that my head gasket blew at 80,000 miles and when they went to fix it they found the threads were stripped and i need a new engine? At 80,000 miles, this is insane. I googled this problem and found many people are having the same problem. There is obviously a manufacturers defect with these bolts. No way the threads should be strippled and a head gasket blown at 81,000. *tr
ODI 10505824
Engine
High engine rpm at idle, the current mileage is 48,000. *tr
ODI 10503552
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, there was a complete loss of engine power. Additionally, the trac off and vsc warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was coasted into the center median where the contact exited the vehicle. A massive amount of smoke emitted inside of the vehicle and the grassy area underneath the…
Fire reported
ODI 10505951
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. As soon as the vehicle was started, the vsc light and check engine warning indicator illuminated simultaneously and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10778433
Engine
Three months and 6000 miles past the warranty (66,000 miles) our highlander failed (overheated). I googled the problem and there were many similar occurrences with this engine. Oolant leaked from engine onto floor in large amounts. Our mechanic said threads were stripped and three head gasket bolts had pulled out. Only solution, new engine or possible rebuild by toyota dealership. Toyota refused to help us. They…
ODI 10462121