2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 370 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,955miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 3% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,955 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my car and when I brake to slow down I heard a chime and a check vcs system warning came with ABS , brake and slip indicator ,master warning light and electronic controlled brake system warning light came on too. I have found that in 2013 there was a safery recall dlf(d2f) on certain highlander hv 2006-2010.”
NHTSA complaint #10992069, filed 2017-05, 122,000 miles“We were driving down the highway I-30 east up a hill going appt 70 MPH when the car went into limp mode and slowed down to 10 MPH. Then went to only 1 MPH. We checked the battery connection, fuel cap, everything we found online to check.”
NHTSA complaint #11302108, filed 2020-01, 230,000 miles“1. I was parking alongside the road, behind an acquaintance's vehicle. While rolling into position behind them, I experienced a sudden acceleration of my vehicle. 2. This is the first time this has occured. I smashed into the rear of the car parked in front of me at 10mph or so. Minimla damage to my SUV, other car will likely need a new rear bumper. 3. Reported to Toyota and awaiting callback”
NHTSA complaint #10322611, filed 2010-03, 86,800 miles“My 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's brakes appear to have the same problem that is attributed to design fault in the brakes of the prius model. I bought the car used, last june 2009. The problem is that the brakes momentarily fail when I hit a pot hole or drive over a bumpy road -- in other words if I start braking and hit a bump, the car lurches forward for a second before continuing to slow down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10307165, filed 2010-02, 36,000 miles“Slippery condition caused traction control in vehicle to deactivate complete 4wd drive train, preventing me from being able to avoid from sliding down directly onto a post. If it didn't completely disable the vehicle, I would have been able to continue to maneuver away from the obstacle.”
NHTSA complaint #10317259, filed 2010-03, 52,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 11% |
| 2019 | 2 | 33% |
| 2018 | 2 | 40% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2010 | 4 | 18% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
137 complaintsElectrical system
74 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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