Engine Shut Off Without Warning Problems of Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners have reported 2 problems related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Highlander Hybrid based on all problems reported for the Highlander Hybrid.

1 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Failure Date: 04/16/2014

Engine shutdown at 70mph, engine/hybrid system did not respond to accelerator pedal or cruise control - no warning lights. Was able to coast to side of freeway safely. I turned off ignition and restarted the car, vehicle ran flawlessly afterwards.

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2 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Failure Date: 02/18/2011

I made a right hand turn and was accelerating, heard a pop and the car shut down. I coasted to the side of the road and the car wouldn't start. The check hybrid system light came on and then the check vsc light came on. The car was towed to the dealership. Dealership said the hybrid inverter failed.


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