2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 110 | 40 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 117 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 105,000 mi | 66,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Highlander Hybrid | Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 28 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 2 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 14 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 5 |
| Engine | 8 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 5 | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.