2006 Toyota Highlander Engine cooling Problems

“From a parked position, I started engine on 2006 Toyota Highlander. The car moved forward for a few seconds at slow speed, then very rapidly accelerated so that I could not stop the car. Serious injuries occurred. Car flew through air and onlookers heard engine rev up.we landed in a water canal.”

“I purchased a used 2006 Toyota Highlander from a fernelius dealership in michigan in april 2011 - it was in mint condition with 56210 miles on it - thought I had made the best deal ever - then the day before thanksgiving while driving it overheated. Thought I had blown a head gasket only to find out that the thread bolts on the short block had stripped out and leaked radiator fluid everywhere causing it to overheat. At that time the mechanic told me that I needed a new engine. …”

“While attempting to pass a vehicle on interstate 85 nb, my Toyota certified pre-owned 2006 Highlander hybrid completely shutdown resulting in the loss of power steering, power braking, and all engine power. I was able to maintain control of my vehicle despite the failure and coast to the shoulder of the highway from an initial speed of approximately 70 MPH. My vehicle was towed to my local Toyota dealership where I was informed that my power inverter had failed and would subsequently need to be replaced. …”

“When I use the A/C and turn it off a bad odor comes from the vent . This is a new 2006 Highlander, the next day I brought it to the dealer he said take for service , they told me to drive it for a few more days . I put 1500 miles and the odor is still there . I took it for service again . The mechanic said to use a deodorizer on the vent. I am not a satisfied customer. I want this issue resolved. I paid for the Highlander not the smell that came with it.”

“My wife was driving our 2006 Toyota Highlander. She drove approx 1/2 mile from our house at an average speed of 35 MPH when the temperature gauge suddenly went past the red line. We had our car towed to crown Toyota where they tore down the engine and found water pump leaking and head gasket leaking oil . They removed engine head and found warped block and but head was okay. We then towed the Highlander to a private mechanic to have block replaced and we were informed the block was not warped but instead the bolts on the engine are stripped/defected. …”