Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2009 Highlander Hybrid.
Driving about 40mph went to accelerate and the whole car stopped responding to anything. Couldn't drive it at all, was able to limp to side of road, at first couldn't turn vehicle off. Once able to turn off and back on car would drive. Warning messages came on "check brake system-have your vehicle checked by dealer immediately" and then "check hybrid system-stop the vehicle in a safe place (as if I had a choice since the vehicle stopped itself0, immediately contact dealer" had it towed to dealer who did a check and informed me that the problem is a part of the most recent recall however they do not have the parts as of yet and arent sure when they are going to get them.
Depressed accelerator after being stopped at traffic light. Car jerked forward, stopped and would not restart. Warning messages for the hybrid system (message was 'stop immediately and notify dealer'), brake system and 4 wheel drive. Car was towed to dealer who determined it was failure of hybrid inverter requiring complete replacement. I'm concerned because this sound similar to issues reported for 2006 and 2007 highlander models.
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Car Stall problems |