2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems

“I entered a gas station and my car just stopped. It would not restart and was towed to northridge Toyota (northridge,ca) where I was informed the inverter failed, and only replacement by a Toyota service center may be made due to internal component high voltage parts, at a cost of $8,244.00 + labor in the amount of $660.00. I investigated on-line and discovered numerous complaints of the same inverter failure . …”

“We were accelerating under full power onto us 101 on the northbound on ramp from ca 41 when the vehicle lost all power, steering and air conditioning. Oncoming traffic was able to steer around us to avoid collision and we were able to steer to the side of the highway and roll to a stop on the next off ramp. Warning indicators on: hybrid system, brakes, stability control, and return to Toyota dealer. Towed to dealer. The dealer determined with Toyota technical assistance that inverter assembly (g92a0-48100) failed and needed replacement. Vehicle is out of warranty due to milage. …”

“I accelerated from a stop sign to 45 MPH. Just as I reached speed I heard a pop come from the forward engine bay and got all different warning lights in the display. Luckily the vehicle continued to roll and I was able to get out of immediate danger. The light said check brake system, check hybrid system, and check svs. I got vehicle towed to a Toyota dealership were it took them 3 days to tell me it was the hybrid inverter which costs around $8500. After some research I found there are many other people out there having the same issue, so I called Toyota corporate and filed a complaint.”

“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check hybrid and check brake system warning lights. The vehicle was taken the to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the power inverter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,860. Kmj”

“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the slip, brake, and master warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted after twenty five minutes. The failure recurred on the initial start up on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The mechanic was unable to duplicate or locate the failure. Recently, the vehicle was towed to the dealer for a second diagnostic. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v396000 (hybrid propulsion system). …”