Engine Cooling System problems of the 2006 Toyota Highlander

Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2006 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2006 Highlander.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid. The contact stated that since the vehicle was purchased it has stalled while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The diagnostic test did not determine what caused the failure to occur; however, the cooling pump was replaced. The repair did not correct the failure. On October 14, 2010, while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the inverter cooling system failed. The dealer stated that the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer filed report 1010191147 and advised the contact that they would call her. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 108,000.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid . While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning . She was able to coast the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed the failure and stated that the hybrid inverter malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 128,648.




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