Hybrid Propulsion System Inverter problems of the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and "vehicle stability control" and "hybrid system" displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to hudson Toyota (599 NJ-440, jersey city, new jersey) where it was diagnosed that the inverter was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 119,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled, the vehicle shut off, and the check hybrid indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hybrid inverter malfunctioned. The hybrid system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not provided.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hybrid inverter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the inverter failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 107,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hybrid inverter failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages was 106,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 5 mph the vehicle stalled. The check vsc warning and power steering warning lamps illuminated immediately after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the inverter was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 113,990 and the current mileage was 114,000.

Driving on the 94 freeway west, the "check hybrid system" warning light came on. Car suddenly died unexpectedly. Was able to coast to the nearby exit - nearly hit by numerous vehicles. At the exit, the car was blocking traffic. People helped push the highlander to the side, where I called aaa. The highlander was towed to the Toyota el cajon dealership for repair. Toyota informed me the inverter had died. It would cost $9600. 00 to repair because out of warranty. Toyota head office refuses to help. At 3. 5 years old, the repair is worth more than the car. Other Highlander Hybrids from 2007 were recalled for the same problem. The car cost $40,000. 00 new at purchase in 2007. It should last more than 3. 5 years. The inverter problem could have had deadly consequences.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, he heard a loud noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the inverter was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance because the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 119,500.

While accelerating to approximately 40 mph from a standing stop at a traffic light in a zone merging 2 lanes to 1, my 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (`48,000 miles on odometer, I am original owner) experienced sudden and total power loss. I was able to pull off the road and had vehicle towed to dealer. They reported a failed inverter in the hybrid system and I am awaiting the part and repair. From my online research I understand this has been a problem with the 2006 and early 2007 models and that NHTSA may be investigating. Although no accident ensued this failure at speed in a lane merge was frightening, occurred without warning and could easily have resulted in a crash.