Two problems related to battery propulsion system have been reported for the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2006 Highlander Hybrid.
Hybrid inverter failure. Accelerating from stoplight to enter highway ramp. Loud bang and all lights on dash came on. Engine continued running but no propulsion. Had it towed to dealer and informed it was a hybrid inverter failure, and would cost $10,000 to repair. We are now looking at class action lawsuits.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the engine stalled with an illumination of the engine and vsc warning indicators. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was awaiting a response from the dealer to determine the cause of failure. The contact referenced an open investigation for the failure under NHTSA action number: pe11005 (hybrid propulsion system: inverter). The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Updated 03/29/lj the ignition coils were replaced. Updated 04/22/11.