Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners have reported 36 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Vehicle hybrid/engine shut off while driving. Various warning lights lit up including vsc, hybrid system, and check engine. I was forced to change lanes with the car off but moving at about 40 mph and pull over on a side street. I as able to restart the vehicle and continue my drive. Read details...
My 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid loses all power on ice or any slippery surface. This has caused my car to "die" on several occasions including entering and exiting highways, driving on hills, driving in snow. I have slid off my driveway when I encountered an icy patch. I had no control. Read details...
I was driving the vehicle and heard a loud popping noise on the way to the dealership for recall work. Once the technician opened the inverter case we found the wiring harness for both the inverter and transmission were completely melted and cooked due to a fire inside the inverter. Read details...
My 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid loses all power on ice or any slippery surface. This has caused my car to "die" on several occasions including entering and exiting highways, driving on hills, driving in snow. I have slid off my driveway when I encountered an icy patch. I had no control. Read details...
To the best of my knowledge, the Highlander Hybrid inverter, electronic unit, electrical wiring, circuit boards and other components have or may have malfunctioned (burned out/overheated). I was preparing to back out of a parking space when I heard a loud noise or "pop" from under my car. Read details...