2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,421miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 2% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,421 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Car was parked in driveway and was stationary. Warming car up to get rid of frost on windshield. The car started on fire - total lost. 3 to 4 feet flames coming out of engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11044702, filed 2017-11, 87,842 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota highland hybrid. While the contact was driving 20 MPH, the hybrid system warning indicator illuminated with a sudden loss of power. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who detected an accumulation of water within the hybrid battery. The technician stated the water originated from the rear sub frame area and as a result of the failure, the frame exhibited two cracks and two holes. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The failure mileage was 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10403805, filed 2011-05, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 33% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 4 | 27% |
| 2020 | 1 | 11% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
46 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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