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2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 40 total for the year
Median mileage
103,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 8% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,600 miles.

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.

“Abs light on with warning, brakes performing poorly. The ABS actuator assembly and break pump failed requiring replacement with a cost of over $3764 in repairs. The Toyota camry hybrid had millions of recalls for the ABS actuator but the Highlander Hybrid was currently not on recall. I own a 2000 Toyota 4 runner with over 200,000 miles and never had an ABS issue. This car is only 6 years old and shouldn't require this problem so early.”

NHTSA complaint #10839207, filed 2016-03, 147,000 miles

“Depressed accelerator after being stopped at traffic light. Car jerked forward, stopped and would not restart. Warning messages for the hybrid system (message was 'stop immediately and notify dealer'), brake system and 4 wheel drive. Car was towed to dealer who determined it was failure of hybrid inverter requiring complete replacement. I'm concerned because this sound similar to issues reported for 2006 and 2007 highlander models.”

NHTSA complaint #10480201, filed 2012-10, 60,200 miles

“2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Consumer states issues with battery. The consumer stated when he went to start the vehicle, the battery was dead. The tow truck driver informed the consumer he needed a new battery. When the consumer arrived to the dealer, he was told there was nothing wrong with the battery and they refused to put a new battery in the vehicle. Less than two months later, the consumer went to start the vehicle and again the battery was dead. The dealer again, denied his request for a new battery. …”

NHTSA complaint #10325313, filed 2010-04

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023111%
2022233%
202117%
2012111%
201029%
200938%
20083518%
20072825%
20067420%

Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Brakes
29 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology