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2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid power train problems

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid5% of all complaints for this model year.

19
Power Train complaints
5%
share of all complaints
105,250 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 2
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • I found some info in a forum where multiple people have the same complaints about leaking around the axle. I was informed that the right axle seal needs replacement when I took my vehicle to the dealership for a multi-point inspection. I'm not sure if this is something that happens over time but it…

    filed May 24, 2017

  • While driving on a major highway and in the fast lane going approximately 75/80 mph my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid died and failed to drive. The panel on the dash had a red ! Exclamation point, and said check hybrid system and check vsc system. I was able to navigate my vehicle to the right…

    filed Jul 10, 2016

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Train problems in other Highlander Hybrid years

YearReportsShare
2009 Highlander Hybrid13%
2008 Highlander Hybrid116%
2007 Highlander Hybrid44%
Highlander Hybrid power train problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.