general problems of the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Four problems related to hybrid 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.

1 Hybrid Propulsion System problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2026

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 72 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the "check hybrid system", "check awd", and "check vcs" messages were displayed. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact notified an independent mechanic of the failure, and the mechanic stopped by the residence. The independent mechanic retrieved a dtc that the power inverter for the hybrid system had failed and caused the vehicle to go into limp mode. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The contact stated that when the dealer searched the VIN on the NHTSA. Gov website, the VIN search showed that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v396000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the recall did not apply to the VIN. The vehicle remained at the residence unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,455.

2 Hybrid Propulsion System problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start and the hybrid warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired three previous times by naguabo auto Toyota (carretera 31 km 3. 9, naguabo, pr 00718) regarding the hybrid module. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

3 Hybrid Propulsion System problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v396000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

4 Hybrid Propulsion System problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the hybrid warning message illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate higher than 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v396000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.


Other Hybrid Propulsion System related problems of the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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