Instrument Panel Problems of Toyota Highlander Hybrid

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of all of the warning indicators on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v342000 (electrical system) and stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs but the dealer experienced difficulties in performing the remedy for the recall defect. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 5/11/12.

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The 2006 Highlander Hybrid was parked on a steep hill. Turned on the ignition, put it into reverse, and went about one foot (uphill) when it made a loud "clank" sound and stopped. "check vsc", "check hybrid", and "check awd" warning messages were then displayed on the instrument panel. I could not turn the engine on and drive it, so I had it towed to a local Toyota dealer where it was diagnosed as having an inverter failure. Within 4 days, the inverter was replaced under warranty.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. While attempting to drive in reverse, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the vsc light illuminated on the instrument panel after the vehicle had stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated the inverter had failed and stated the transaxle and the inverter needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact they were aware of a possible inverter problem with those models and would contact the manufacturer to see if the repairs could be made free of charge since the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.