2006 Toyota Highlander Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 278 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 1% of the 278 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 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.
“I have vibration in front two wheels on my Toyota 2006 Highlander. I have replaced the tires, rims, and two alignments, still the same problem before and after. The left rear tire put to the left when changing lanes. The problem always there. The vehicle does go in a straight line, so the alignment is not a question. I can feel the vibration in the steering wheel. My local Toyota dealership tech road tested the vehicle with me felt the same vibration. The vibration starts around 55 MPH and increases as the vehicle goes fast. When slowing down, the SUV will wobble. …”
NHTSA complaint #10335012, filed 2010-06, 65,184 miles“I have had axles break while driving after they where replace and they say there is nothing a matter with the front end. And the frame is rusted after a year and it is breaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10854150, filed 2016-04, 107,000 miles“I brought 2006-1007 Highlander hybrid vehicle in 2005 from the beginning I am having difficulties with the steering I told dealer multiple times, Toyota company multiple times about the steering problem. As soon as I drive above 25 MPH my car pulls towards right very badly I have to apply lot of pressure on the steering to put on the road. Due to this I spent 1000s of dollars to do wheel alignment and steering check due to this I spent 1000s of dollars on my tires I have to change my tires every two years even though the manufacturer gives warranty for 6 years 65k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10435165, filed 2011-11“The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the vehicle was very well kept and that the undercarriage of the vehicle was regularly washed and serviced however, the undercarriage became very corroded. The subframe and front suspension of the vehicle showed an excessive amount of rust. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 256,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11324451, filed 2020-05, 256,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Highlander
102 complaintsVehicle speed control
43 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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