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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 278 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 0% of the 278 complaints for this model year.

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.

“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel remained illuminated and the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was not available. Updated 02/09/12 the dealer replaced the inverter assembly. Updated 02/29/12”

NHTSA complaint #10439415, filed 2011-12

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200820%
200610%

Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Highlander

Brakes
102 complaints
Vehicle speed control
43 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Engine cooling
21 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Highlander

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.

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