Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners have reported 15 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
I was on a slight incline, as I was approaching a traffic light, I hit the brakes. While I thought the vehicle was going to stop, it began to accelerate. I hit the brakes numerous times and eventually came to a stop. When I brought my vehicle to Toyota, they simply dismissed the issue indirectly saying I didn't know how to drive. I was then lowballed when I attempted to sell the vehicle back to them. I've noticed steve wozniak has been able to recreate the incident.
The vehicle shut off while stopped at light and had to be towed. Dealer service notes that inverter failed along with component that goes with it. Vehicle non-functional.
Driving the upper roadway of the queensboro 59th st bridge the car just died. Flashing on the panel read check the vsc system waited for a tow around a dangerous curve, we could have been killed. Otw to the Toyota dealer to see if they will honor the recalled inverter part.
I was parking my Highlander Hybrid in a parking garage , it started to accelerate as I started to put on by brakes. I hit the concrete wall. The radiator,bumper and hood as damaged. The air bags did not deploy.
On may 2, 2011 the inverter assembly broke down.
I have a Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2006. When I am braking to a stop at less then 15mph I often feel the car "lurch" forward for an instant as if the brakes stopped working for an instant. I searched on the web and found forums where other owners of Highlander Hybrids reported similar issues. I think it is possible the braking switches from regenerative to hydraulic and there is a little pause or loss of performance for this instance which forces you to add more pressure to the brake pad to maintain smooth braking. Toyota has not stated that this is something that happenes on their hybrids but most of the other drivers have had my experience. I would like confirmation that this is an issue and a determination if this is a safety or design issue that needs to be acknowledged by nhts or Toyota.
Drivers side sunvisor on Toyota Highlander Hybrid will not stay up. Sunvisor falls and blocks view of the road. Forced to hold sunvisor up with left hand while driving.
I am the original owner of this vehicle. This vehicle is used on standard suburban and highway paved roads. No dirt or special condition driving. In March 2011 at about 82,000 miles, the front wheels started making a grinding noise which was noticeable at speeds of 35mph or greater. The dealer replaced the right front hub and bearing assembly. This solved the problem. Then at 87,943 miles in September 2011, the same grinding noise happened to the rear wheels. The dealer replaced the left and right rear hub assemblies and bearings. This solved the problem. I have never owned a car that had 3 out of 4 wheel hub assemblies and bearings break.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2008 requires frequent jumping due to dead battery, this has been since I bought it, but more recently I have had to jump the car once a week.
1. I was parking alongside the road, behind an acquaintance's vehicle. While rolling into position behind them, I experienced a sudden acceleration of my vehicle. 2. This is the first time this has occured. I smashed into the rear of the car parked in front of me at 10mph or so. Minimla damage to my SUV, other car will likely need a new rear bumper. 3. Reported to Toyota and awaiting callback.
I own a 2008 Toyota hybrid highlander. I have experienced a "lag" before the brakes kick in and it seems like the car is accelerating as I am braking. It ifeels as if when it happens I am hitting the brake and gas pedal at the same time. It is somewhat frightening. It has happened at least 5 times since I have owned the car. I believe it is the same issue as the preius. It feels like a brief surge. Please investigate as Toyota is not recalling the hybrid highlander. I believe it is the same technology and issue the preius is experiencing.
Hybird system overrides all wheel drive system when tires slip disabling the system, in effect rendering it nonfunctional, so that the generator is not damaged. Combustion engine will not turn on and when you hit gas nothing happens. I had to be towed out. Service quoted after examining "did experience concern trac/vcs cuts power to wheel when slippage occurs. Unfortunatly, there is no way to disable this. Everything works as designed. " my 2006 Highlander Hybrid had similar incident almost causing me to be run over as power cut off on highway and I was told the computer needed to be reset and it was fine. A car equipped with all wheel drive should function as a all wheel drive not be designed to be non functional when it is needed. The first time a barely survived getting to the side of the highway. This time I had to be towed on top of a mountain two hours from anywhere in snowshoe west virginia. Service anticipates no way to correct.
One morning our Toyota Highlander Hybrid wouldn't start. After trying to start it with my key, my wife tried using hers. It still didn't start. However, we both noticed that it was making more than the usual amount of buzzing and humming sounds. We both walked back into the house, leaving the car in park, the doors shut but the hood up, taking our keys with us. Just a few minutes later, my wife saw movement out the window and walked over to see what it was. It was the highlander driving itself across the lawn. It had been parked on the flat driveway but was now halfway across the yard, having rolled over a flower planter made of railroad ties and was headed for a very steep hill. Before either of us could even get out of the house, it rolled over the edge of the hill and disappeared. A loud crash let us know it had come to a stop. (it hit a tree. ) the air bags didn't deploy and when we looked in the window the gear shift was in reverse. After being towed up the hill, it was taken to a collision repair facility where the bill came to about $11,000. Then it was taken to steve low midwest Toyota where we sought an explanation and repair. The dealer could find no defect and no repair was made.
My 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's brakes appear to have the same problem that is attributed to design fault in the brakes of the prius model. I bought the car used, last June 2009. The problem is that the brakes momentarily "fail" when I hit a pot hole or drive over a bumpy road -- in other words if I start braking and hit a bump, the car lurches forward for a second before continuing to slow down. (this is not antilock braking engaging -- I know what that feels like. ) I have not seen this problem reported with any Toyota models other than the prius, but the descriptions I read/hear in the media are exactly what I have experienced in my car. I have had the car road tested by my mechanic -- but I could not produce or simulate the conditions that lead to the problem. But that was a couple of months ago. I experience the problem weekly, if not daily -- and it is alarming! in a panic stop on a bumpy road, results could be disastrous. Please advise those investigating prius brake problems that it may not just be a prius problem. Please advise me if there is other action I can take to notify investigators or Toyota. Thanks.
New 2006 Highlander Hybrid 7200 miles, well under both factory and extended warranty. No a/c -air conditioning not working- found that small pebble/rock had damaged ac condenser assembly, and all coolant lost. Unlike gas version of highlander, hybrid highlander has zero protection from any rock/bug/ objects from front of vehicle -- there is no mesh or protection at all. It is very accessible, being less than 1 foot away from ground, and completely exposed to front air traffic dealer is charging me over 950$ to replace entire system. They will not cover this under any warranty. This problem can/will easily happen again. I have not/do not travel dirt roads, mostly highway -- so this problem will most likely reoccur unless mesh/grate protection is fitted to front of lower assembly. Toyota has no front-bra parts available. I have contacted customer care at Toyota and they only sympathize.