We found the following complaints for TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID (2006)
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I was driving my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid north on us 41 and a dodge caravan made a left turn at west county line road in front of my travel position. I could not avoid him and i hit him in his right rear near the wheel with the right front side of my vehicle causing the air bag in the steering wheel to deploy. When the airbag deployed there were sparks and possible fragments that hit my left arm and wrist causing first and second degree burns...updated 09/15/15 updated 10/26/2017
Vehicle a ran a red light while being distracted by putting on her shoe and ran a red light at the intersection.vehicle b crashed into the side of the vehicle a and vehicle b has body damage to front bumper fenders and hood and body rails. Vehicle b was totaled out by the insurance co.no air bags deployed in neither vehicle.mileage was around 25-30 miles per hour and no one was seriously hurt.why have air bags for safety if they do not deploy?need stiffer penalties for distracted driving, driver a was cited for running the red light.i was also told by the insurance company that industry took out body frames to cut gas mileage.where is the safety when lives are at risk?
Consumer stated he was rear ended by a drunk driver.the air bags did not deploy.
Rear ended another car at the end of a ramp.severe damage to other car.i wondered at the time why the air bag did not go off, even though my bumper and hood was damaged.but, police said it was probably because i went under the smaller car?i didn't question his judgment, but now that i hear of so many other toyota car airbags not going off, i think there is a serious problem and it should be investigated.
4 ro's; 3 repairs; and 25 days downair bag lighttoyota has repaired all warranty conditionswe summited a hearing with the california dispute settlement program (cdsp) and toyota "seeks for customer's request of a buyback/replacement be denied.
The srs airbag warning light in my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid with 112,000 miles has been turning on and off while travelling. Toyota customer service refuses to arrange and pay for diagnosis and repair since my vin is not in the recall list for airbag recall. It has not yet been repaired.
Toyota heater control unit has malfunctioned so that temperature control no longer works and now airbag, ac switch, rear defroster, and vent control no longer working.entire unit needs to be replaced.unfixed this has potential for causing accidents or injuries.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph on a clear day with dry road conditions, the vehicle entered into an intersection with a green light and was struck by another vehicle, at the left front wheel, forced across two lanes and the front of the vehicle struck a concrete light pole, head on.the seat belt was worn, but the frontal airbags failed to deploy.a police report was taken and the insurance claims adjuster had photos of the vehicle.the service dealer and manufacturer were notified.updated 12/26/06.
Abs system failed at 137,000 miles , mechanics stated this should never happen,i was driving when abs brake light came on and continues to stay on, and on 09/17 my abs and brake light is on,and when i push brake petal down , my car does not stop. Unable to get car to come to a stop. I recently change my brake pads in august and everything was working perfectly untill septamber 20th 2017
My son was driving and the vehicle stopped on him in the middle of the road with no warning or power steering.vehicle had to be towed to the dealership.was informed by the dealership that the hybrid generator had shorted and needed $7,300.00 worth of repairs.i am very concerned that this vehicle is dangerous, if he was on a very busy road and this vehicle were to have stopped on him as suddenly as it did that day he could of possibly been rear-ended and seriously injured.this vehicle has been a part of several recalls with this same type of issue, but toyota has refused my request for this vehicle to be repaired or issue a recall with this issue.
We were driving on the nj turnpike.suddenly, the car stalled and the steering locked.luckily, we just started the hour long drive and were on the slow lane and was able to glide the car over safely to the shoulder.the check "csv" and "check hybrid system" lights came on and the hybrid battery showed no energy.the car would not start and was towed to the closest toyota dealership.there were no prior warnings about battery errors or problems before completely stalling.it is understandable problems will arise, but with no warning and a car stalling on a major highway, the incident could have been extremely dangerous.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that no warning lights came on before the failure occurred. She drove onto the shoulder of the road and called a tow company. The vehicle was towed to her home, then to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised her that the inverter for the hybrid failed, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by an authorized dealer 10 days before the failure occurred. The approximate failure and current mileages were 122,231.
My hh has about 160,000 miles on it. I had received recall notice and called my local toyota dealership 3 to 5 times, each time was put over to "recall center", which equals voice mail with no return call. Ever.last week when i was driving on the highway, my vehicle suddenly stopped running and was flashing error messages on dashboard, including check hybrid system. It ended up at the dealer as closest mechanic did not have computer system to check it. I asked the dealer to check and repair the recall(s) while they repaired the car. They ended up telling me that the issue, while related to a recall involving part of the inverter, that the parts required for the repair would cost $9000 over what the recall involved, but that, they would be so nice as to only charge me $4000 for the repair because the car had been serviced every 5000 miles up to 100,000 miles at a toyota dealership. In researching this problem, i see that thousands of 2006 toyota highlander hybrid owners have had same problem and, in fact, toyota acknowledged problem not only by changing the inverter in 2007 models, but also by doing this complete repair job that my vehicle needs for many, many owners for under $1000. The dealership has been inadequately responsive to these issues; i have now contacted toyota's "customer experience center" and am awaiting their response.
The inverter ( a very expensive electrical component) on my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid failed resulting in a complete loss of power on the highway.the car was towed to dealer. It took a week to diagnose and repair.repair was covered under the extended warranty that applies to hybrid components.i have asked, but toyota can/will not tell me how often this type of failure has occurred; the internet has stories from others who experienced this type of failure.complete loss of power on the highway is clearly a safety issue.with toyota's reputation, i can't help but wonder if this is an issue that they don't want discussed.
While driving on a major highway and in the fast lane going approximately 75/80 mph my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid died and failed to drive. The panel on the dash had a red ! exclamation point, and said check hybrid system and check vsc system. I was able to navigate my vehicle to the right breakdown shoulder to call for a tow. Tried to start my vehicle several times and it would not start, but the hazard lights and instrument panel continued to light giving evidence my new 12v battery was functioning properly. Called toyota motor usa and asked what recalls they have listed for my vehicle and they asked for my vin. They told me the electrical inverter assembly was covered for my vin. They gave me the number of a tow company to call and told me it was covered by toyota and i'd have a rental waiting for me. I had it towed to my local dealership as directed, they fixed several other recall issues but not this one, so when i drove off the lot the car died again. I managed to start the vehicle and drive it back across the highway into the dealership. After speaking with toyota corporation usa again, they apologized and said they misinformed me and that my vehicle was not part of that recall. However, they paid for my tow and for my rental for 5 days (thus far). My case number given from toyota corp is 1607053248. I read online there is a class action suit regarding this issue. Karl and irina gaal vs. Toyota motor sales, u.s.a., inc., a california corporation. Via atty mike arias. Toyota's customer experience has put in a request for me to speak with a supervisor and the toyota dealership's gm in my area is also working on this issue as it's still pending.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse from a residential drive way, the vehicle exhibited a loud popping noise and all of the warning lamps illuminated. The contact mentioned that immediately after the failure occurred, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the inverter and electronic control unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v342000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 113,000.
My 17-year-old daughter was driving on i-5 in northern california.she had cruise control set at 70mph and was traveling up hill when cruise control suddenly popped off and car went dead.she had no power, and power steering went out.she managed to coast to the crest of the hill and down the other side to pull off the road, but was in a very dangerous situation near truck weigh station with big rigs pulling on and off highway.car had to be towed to dealership.we were informed that hybrid inverter was dead and would cost $8,000.00+ to repair.contacted corporate and was informed that since the car was out of warranty they would offer no assistance in repair costs.have since heard other similar stories regarding 2006 toyota hybrids.
On 12/02/13 the brake light and vcs system light came on. The warning light also went on and a beep noise inside the cabin, brakes does not function (breaks not responding).i took the car to an authorized toyota dealership.according to the dealer codes (c1241 low or high power supply voltage, c1256 accumulator low pressure, and c1391 abnormal leak in accumulator) must be replaced the actuator assy, b part no. 4405048190.actuator was replaced on 12/28/13 at $1,495 with tax for $ 1,600 and labor cost of $333.84. Ust be replaced. On 05/25/15 again the brake light and vcs system light came on. The warning light also went on and a beep noise inside the cabin, brakes does not function (no break). I took the car to an authorized toyota dealership for a diagnostic and i pay $64.20. Again they mentioned that for a second time the actuator assy, b part no. 4405048190 needs a replacement. I ask for the guarantee and only was valid for 1 year. Diagnostic trouble codes report (abs/vsc/trac), codes (c1252 break booster pump motor on time abnormally long, c1256, accumulator low pressure, c1391, abnormal leak in accumulator).i think that there is an electronic problem with the 2006 highlander hybrid and they do not know what the cause since is in a 6 years period the actuator assy was replaced and less than 1.5 year again the same part (actuator assy) needs replacement, current price is $2,000. I cannot use the car the brakes are not responding and i can have an accident.
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 *lj
2006 toyota highlander hybrid power inverter failed causing sudden loss of all power, including brakes, and steering. $9500 replacement cost was negotiated down to $4700 with dealer and toyota. A number of 2006 highlander hybrids have had the same failure, with no ability to use the battery to get the vehicle off the road and out of danger.
2006 hybrid highlander. Well maintained. On two occasions, the engine died without warning. Lights flashed the car stalled in heavy traffic areas. Towed to toyota dealership. Each time the dealership said could not replicate the problem.it happened at 96,000 miles and again at 105,000.i was offered a low trade in price for an new rav 4.the dealership said they can not replicate the problem.i suggested theproblem was above their feeble minds. Ill trained brains can not comprehend complex issues.it is real easy, put in an new inverter.new month i will have a larger settlement check for a business venture.last toyota product i buy.i have owned 8 vehicles from this dealership.looks like i am going back to americanit was very scary on top of the interstate 12 during rush hour with a hard rain failing..
I have an 06 toyota highlander hybrid with 64,900 miles on it, we were driving on interstate 5 south on central ca, suddenly vsc and check hybrid system flashed on the instrument panel and the car was totally dead, tried to start it a couple of times but to no avail. The car was towed too a nearest dealership and the problem was the hybrid inverter.2 days before the incident the car's battery was totally drained, not a single light will turn on. I jump started the car to make run. The inverter was replaced under warranty and it would have caused us $8200 w/o installation to replaced it if it was not covered under warranty.i did some research and found out that a lot of people the same problem with their highlander hybrid inverter failure. This can happen anytime again w/o warning and could lead to accidents , and i don't feel safe on driving this car again.
There was fire in the inverter assembly.the wiring harness for the inverter and the transmission were completely cooked and melted.the professional opinion of a toyota national engineer is that the generator in the trans axle surged and caused a fire melting the components.how can this go un-investigated with so many of these vehicles on the road.my family and i could have been burned alive or in a fatal crash due to this completely unsafe system.how can toyota continue to say they are all about safety when they will not do anything about issues like this.they have sent me a $16,000 bill for this issue that is completely a product of their poor and unsafe vehicle.
While driving on the highway 65mph the vehicle lost all power,the check hybrid light was flashing, was able to pull over and stop. Was able to restart vehicle and drive 110 mile home.
I was backing out of our driveway into the middle of the street & the vehicle died. It couldn't be started & the gearshift could not be moved into any other gear, therefore it remained in reverse. Nothing electrical would work either & the car's interior is fully electric , (windows, door locks, nav, seats,radio ect). The "check engine" message was on. At first we thought it was the battery, as per tow truck driver . The car had to be towed. First towed the car to get a new battery but after installation of the newly purchased battery, the car still was inoperable & had to be towed again to the toyota dealer. This was an additional out of pocket expense. The dealer replaced the "inverter" & something listed on the receipt as "super long life c".
Live in northern us,2006 toyota highlander hybrid,im feeling electricity on and offas im driving my car,feelelectricity in quick bursts thrulegs and thru seat. I took to dealer and showed nothing,i thinkthis iscover up..
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving 65 mph when the check hybrid system, check esc system and check all wheel drive warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost all power and was towed to an authorized dealer who advised that the hybrid inverter system would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The current and failure mileage were approximately 172,000.
While driving on i40 just after leaving i17 at flagstaff, az, during heavy rainstorm, vehicle decelerated abruptly to about 45 mph (while on cruise control set at 65), managed to pull off at next off ramp and car died completely about halfway up offramp (country club road exit). Warning messages included "check hybrid system", "check 4wd system", and "check avs system". After calling findlay toyota in flagstaff and while waiting for tow truck, turned system off for a few minutes and attempted restart which was successful and drove to toyota dealership. After 2 days of diagnostic checks and technician calls with toyota, they tried to tell me problem was dirty mass air flow sensor. This vehicle had received recall notice and had inverter and avs system replaced at a little over 100,000 miles. Extreme safety hazard with power system failure on interstate in rainstorm surrounded by 18 wheelers.
Intermittently, while driving down the road, all of the dash lights come on, there is a high beeping sound, and the brakes stopped functioning properly. The brakes either need to be matched with extreme force or the brakes will slam by barely touching the brake pedal.toyota acknowledges that this is an issue and offered a warranty extension to owners of this vehicle. I purchased the vehicle after the extension was offered and haven't had issues until recently. I am concerned for not only my safety but the safety of my family.i have been a toyota fan for all of my adult life. However, after dealing with this issue and being quoted $2000 to fix it, i would offer advice to anybody or not to buy a toyota or at least not a toyota hybrid. Buyer and driver beware!
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start and the hybrid warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired three previous times by naguabo auto toyota (carretera 31 km 3.9, naguabo, pr 00718) regarding the hybrid module. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
As i pulled out of the parking lot of a hotel the check vcs system, check hybrid system, check awd system warnings began to illuminate and alternate. The master warning light, slip indicator light, check engine warning light and the electronically controlled brake system warning light were all illuminated as well. The car would drive, however, the power steering and abs were not working. I was able to drive the car to the closest toyota dealership. I was originally told that the car simply needed a new battery. Once the battery was replaced, i was told that the ecu for the abs system had died and would need to be replaced at the cost of $2000. When i mentioned the recall and the fact that the symptoms were directly in line with the recall notice for the imp i was told that while my vin fell under the boj recall, the specific serial # of my imp did not. I was also told that this was not the problem my car was having. When i asked whether the serial numbers of the d1m recall were checked i was told this was an "interim recall" and that they were not authorized to do repairs on this one yet so they couldn't check. Research has indicated that an imp failure can cause and ecu failure. Furthermore, an ecu failure would not have caused the system to go into fail safe mode as it did. I have a toyota case #, but they have told me there is nothing they can do.
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.i am now looking at a $15000 repair bill with toyota and luckily my family and i were not burned alive or in an accident resulting in fatalities.
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.
After making a left turn at a stop sign, the vehicle display started indicating error codes including check hybrid system.after driving approx 1/2 mile, the vehicle lost power and shut down/stalled in the middle of the highway in traffic.fortunate, i received some help from an on-looker to help me manually steer the car over slightly on to the sidewalk area as traffic is congested in that area. Toyota does not consider this a safety issue even though their recall notice indicates "increasing the risk of a crash".additionally, they will not honor their recall notice for the hybrid system inverter stating the intelligent power module located on the inverter was not the cause of the failure even though the conditions were exactly what is stated on the recall notice.
There have been four incidents with this vehicle in which the hybrid system shutting down. The first three times the vehicle was fine when i turned it off, but would not restart. With all three of these incidents the vehicle would restart with no issues after a few hours. The csv and the check hybrid system lights as well as most of the panel lights would come on. The dealership checked it two times and said it was fine. In the most recent event, i was waiting at the bottom of a driveway. When i went to proceed i pressed the accelerator and the engine made a loud sound that seemed equivalent to it running at a high rpm. The car would not go forward or reverse. I turned the car off and then on again, it made the same sound and again did not move. The csv and the "check hybrid system" lights as well as the panel lights came on. I rolled the car out of the driveway and turned it off again. Due to the previously described history of the car, i chose to wait an hour before trying to restart it. After waiting an hour, i attempted to restart the car and the exact same things happened. After putting the car on the scope the dealership could not determine the problem. I was called after two days of the dealer running many tests and told it was the inverter. The price quoted to me was $8000. I insisted that they needed to look into the toyota recall of the hybridinverters.i was told my vehicle was checked by another dealership on august 15,2011, and it was "cleared."i asked them to recheck this recall to see if my car fit into the category.i was informed they were not going to recheck it, but they would instead contact toyota. Had this happened while i was driving up or down my driveway, i would most certainly would have gone over the 50 foot embankment on my driveway or the cliff directly across the street from my house.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the inverter needed to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v342000 (electrical system) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Vehicle died while going down street. Had to be pushed out of roadway.
We have a2006 toyota highlander hybrid. There are a number of minor but annoying problems: 1) battery dead in morning 4 or 5 times for no apparent reason. 2) after turning off engine and opening door, buzzer occasionally goes off for no apparent reason. 3) someradio stations pick up a lot of static whenbrake pedal is pushed. 4) dvd carousel player picks up errors when attempting to play disks four or five. Wrotea letter to toyota in 2007 regarding some of these issues but got no response. These problems could be related to the electronic issues we have recently been hearing about.
My wife was backing out of our driveway when the car suddenly lost power to the wheels and all of the warning lights came on. She was unable to move the car forward or backward to get the car out of the lane of traffic. We got the car towed to the local toyota dealership. They informed us that the inverter was bad and we needed a new one. We had received a recall notice about replacing an "intelligent power module" and had the repairs done jan 9th 2013. The repair shop has said that the replaced part is working and that it is the inverter itself that has gone bad. I have seen many other complaints about this problem online. I am just thankful that she wasn't going highway speed with our child in the car when she lost power. That could have been very dangerous.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the check esc warning light illuminated and the entire hybrid system shut down, causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence where he contacted the dealer and was advised that the failure was common for his year, make and model. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileage was approximately 191,000.updated03/23/11 updated 1/5/12
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.
While driving home from work in normal free-flowing traffic conditions on the freeway, several lights came on the dash indicating brake issues including vsc, abs, skid, parking brake light.continued to cautiously drive home, brakes seemed ok.had our non-dealer mechanic look at the brakes all were fine and had recently been replaced.he could not find a brake issue.took to the local toyota dealer and one code came up c1391 "abnormal leak in accumulator" and was told i needed a new brake actuator at the cost of $3273.00.diagnostic cost $138.00.additional information on diagnostic paperwork from dealer says,"check for dtc's found c1391, check for fluid leaks, could not find leaks, check accumulator pressure voltage (3.5 v), depressed pedal 4-5 times accumulator pressure drops below 3.0 v, recommend replace brake/abs actuator".other notes, some part of hybrid system seems to be cycling every few minutes.over the years, when braking, there have been times where they "jump" or don't grab during brake pressure and after reading have found this complaint with other owners.i see that the camry and the lexus have both had this part recalled/replaced by toyota and wondering why, when this is likely the same hybrid system and component, that toyota will not step up to the plate and offer this replacement part for owners for free or at a discount?the other vehicles have had accidents as a result of this part and toyota should step up to the plate on the highlander hybrid.
The front window defroster and heater controller potentiometer assembly is defective. Ice build-up on the front window is known to impair a driver's visibility and cause an accident.the nut on my temperature controller was several turns loose! the original multi-stranded wires soldered to the temp-controller potentiometer were rigid because they were too well tinned with solder and broke from vibration fatigue; due to the loose nut on the temp-controller potentiometer shaft.toyota or sumitomo (vendor) should cover this under an extended warranty due to the loose nuts (poor workmanship)! the problem is well documented with photos at "http://www.devalcourt.com/2010/03/fixing-2004-toyota-highlander-ac-and-heat-issue/#idc-cover". Over 385 people have left comments there; several other websites document the same problem.
Have a toyota 2006 highlander hybrid and was driving the car less than a week ago and was on the parkway doing 65 in the middle lane and car started to decelerate, lost the power steering, could not brake nor was i able to push the pedal for the gas. Able to get to the shoulder and car stopped. Put it in drive and went to restart car, would not turn on the entire dashboard lit up with check hybrid system, check vsh, brake light etc..... Brought to a toyota dealership thursday, still no word. States it might be an electrical problem part is approximate. 1500 to start. Theycannot even evaluate the car till they place this part in. Sounds costly to me . Went on another website, appears that other owners of the 2006 highlander hybrid have had similar problems when they are over 100,000 miles.october 4 email:"finally got my car back after 3 weeks. They put in a new control panel and inverter, i paid $1400 for the control panel and was compensated for the $8800 inverter. Plus they fixed a steering wheel recall and the rear brakes were shot (my fault).[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid.in july 2010, the contact was traveling 35 mph, when she heard a loud popping noise and she also noticed that the check hybrid system warning light illuminated.the vehicle suddenly lost all power where it was towed to a dealer.the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the inverter assembly failed. The vehicle was repaired.in july 2011, the contact experienced the same failure when she heard a loud popping noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the inverter assembly failed again.the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that her vin was not included in recall number: 11v342000 (electrical system).the vehicle was awaiting repairs.the current mileage was 98,600.the approximate failure mileage was 79,072.updated 09/15/11the consumer stated toyota finally admitted the vehicle was apart of a recall. The inverter assembly was replaced for the second time. However, the actual part that was recall, would not be available until the january 2012. Updated 11/18/11
Driving in 6 lanes of heavy traffic we heard a 'thunk' and lost all power.i wrestled the vehicle to get it to coast off of the road.car was towed to toyota dealer where it was found that the inverter needed to be replaced.cost was $7600, after a substantial discount from the dealer, who was obviously embarrassed about charging so much for a single part.the incident could have caused an accident, since all power and electrically assisted driving functions failed simultaneously.fortunately it didn't.subsequently i found that toyota had upgraded their inverters beginning in 2007.we have also received in 2011 from toyota an "interim safety recall notice" for the inverter, but have heard nothing since.
While driving through virginia foothills, the entire electrical system on my hybrid stopped working. I had significantly reduced braking ability, no power steering and was in heavy traffic. This could have been a very serious incident if i had to stop for an emergency. I slowly pulled over shut the system down and after a while the warning lights and warning buzzer went off.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid. Consumer states that the vehicle shut off while driving 75 mph.the consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where the inverter was replaced in the hybrid system.
Engine mechanical ~|~check and report...check engine light and vsc light on dash, .found inverter pump not working properly ~|~replaced inverter water pump
2006 highlander hybrid, check hybrid system,check vsc light, brake and abs light all on permanently and my brakes aren't working. I was fortunate noone got hurt.. It was really dangerous when you press the brake and it doesn't stop. ... From what i read abs accumulator which cost 3k+ to replace and the hybrid inverter which cost 5k+ to replace.nhtsa please issue a recall on this issues.
I am about to purchase an 06 toyota highlander 4x4 hybrid. I received information that the 06 toyota highlander hybrid inverter has serious problems, and that the cost to fully repair this problem is huge. I would like to protect myself from potential problems (like this) by not purchasing any such vehicle. I would also like to know (if this issue is valid) whether dealerships have the ability to be informed of any such vehicle problems, before they sell it on their lot?
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that as she decelerated to a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle should be driven every daily in order to prevent the failure. No further assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 16,000.
My wife andi were travelling on i-95 (southbound) towards richmond, va. My wife was the driver. We were steadilytravelling at a speed... Between 65 and 70 in the left lane (required speed limit). All of a sudden, with no warning, the panel lights started blinking and the power to the car was shut off. My wife was screaming because she was not able to control or effectively apply brakes.she tried and pulled car off the road barely and we pushed it off to a safe side. This could have resulted in a serious accidentif we were travelling in the middle lane.thecar was left overnight and towed to toyota dealer. The dealer called back and gave a quote of $10000because the hybrid inverter have to replaced. I mentioned the recall on the inverter. The dealer said the recall does not cover my issue.there is a recall on your website -what action or recourse do i have.the original owner of the car replaced the inverter at 16200 miles. Evidently all the 2006 inverters are defective. My question is this ---why your department is toyota to get away with such a serious defect?
First a loud ringing happened and car would not stop. We have serviced car regularly, brakes are new, but car does not stop.trying to brake at the intersection, stop light and highlander would not stop.put us in danger almost led me into accident, was told it was the abs system and that toyota is aware of this. This is a huge safety design issue and expensive fix toyota needs to fix their design flaws.there is not physical contact or wear and tear on the part for it to fail.ms. Deborah huston at toyota stone walls the process to get this resolved. She claims toyota is not aware of these issues, but the nhtsa records show customers have been complaining for a long time and that they know.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid.while driving at approximately 70 mph the vehicle stalled and would not start.it towed to an authorized dealer where she was told a wire shorted and blew out the hybrid system.she was told the failure occurred within the inverter.the authorized dealer also informed her this failure was a manufactured defect.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileages were 131,600.sm.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the check hybrid system warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was merged to the shoulders as all of the instrument panel gauges illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated hat the wiring harness to the rear differential was corroded. The corrosion had to be cleaned off from the wiring harness connection and the engine restarted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that there was no recall for the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Toyota is not following cra (corrective repair action) for pre-notification remedies.according to the defect information report dated june 29, 2011 regarding inverter failure recall, item 7 "the owner letter will instruct vehicle owners who have paid to have this condition remedied prior to this campaign to seek reimbursement pursuant to toyota's general reimbursement plan." however, the 'interim' recall notification letter to owners did not supply instructions to vehicle owners who paid to have the condition remedied.the inverter in my2006 toyota highlander hybrid failed. I replaced the inverter at my own expense.i contacted toyota motors corp customer care and they requested that i have the vehicle inspected to document the repair was completed, mail or fax the paid invoice for the inverter, proof of ownership and the inspection report in for payment. This information was faxed and sent via us mail on october 19, 2011.i was contacted via phone by toyota motors corp on 11/10/11 and was informed that my claim was denied because "toyota does not have a recall" on the inverter . I referred the toyota representative to the nhtsa website. I was told my claim was denied because the letter was an 'interim letter" and not a recall. I was informed that because thepart is not officially recalled, i would need to wait until it was official because toyota does not have a remedy for the failure. My concern is that the 'interim' letter is almost 4 months old and toyota does not offer relief to owners. Further, i am very concerned that the toyota representative told me repeatedly that they do not have a recall on this part.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle would not start. The contact had the vehicle jumpstarted . The failure occurred between three and four times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the battery; the battery had been placed four times in five years. The vehicle was at the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 108,000.
I was pregnant and driving with 2 small children when the lights on my dashboard came on about vsc and a loud ringing happened and then i tried to brake at the stop light and they were so difficult to push i barely stopped in time to avoid an accident. Was told it was the abs system and that toyota is aware of this but put stipulations on an extended warranty rather than recall so it's too late for most to get fixed and be covered. This is a huge safety issue and expensive fix toyota needs to stand behind.
While driving at speed on the highway the inverter/converter failed the vehicle was coasted to a stop on the highway shoulder. Now again on 04/28/2011 with 88,856 miles on the vehicle the same failure has occurred while acceleration up-hill on the highway at about 40 mph. Most of the damaged components (inverter/converter & an ecu) where covered by warranty. I am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle and my wife continuing to drive it even though it has been repaired again.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated that the inverter neededto be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Hybrid inverter failure.accelerating from stoplight to enter highway ramp.loud bang and all lights on dash came on.engine continued running but no propulsion.had it towed to dealer and informed it was a hybrid inverter failure, and would cost $10,000 to repair. We are now looking at class action lawsuits.
Driving home and car lost power."check hybrid system" light came on.luckily, it was late, so there was no traffic, as the car just died. I was able to make it to the side of the road and put into park before rolling back down he hill we were driving up. Car towed to the local dealer who stated that the inverter failed, and would cost $9,000 to repair, which is not much less than what the car is worth when it is running.car has been recalled, but dealer says the parts serial number is not part of the recall.called toyota corporate who has assigned a case manager who is to contact me within one business day.
The computer on 2006 toyota highlander hybrid won't allow engine to start. 12v battery will not start auto until a small charge is connected to battery i have had it in the dealership 3 times with the same problem. The first time was when the vehicle was less than 1 week old - was told that imust have left a door open, and nothing was wrong with it. Second time to the dealership - same problem - same response,again, they said nothing was wrong.new battery was installed 1/1/11.still having the same problem - car will not start-get stranded and car will not start.on 2/22/11i took vehicle back to the dealership, along with documentation on service bulletin 01605, nhtsa item number 10015806 - serviceman said that they (the service department) do not pay any attention to any of the nhtsa bulletins that i would have to pay to have a diagnostic test.no lights left on or accessories left on. Heater,radio, seats, are turned off.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v342000 (electrical system).the dealer refused to repair the failure without giving reasonable explanation to the contact.the manufacturer was notified and sided with the dealer, advising the contact that they would release another notice to inform consumers when they would be available to perform the work recall work on selected vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and the current mileage was 136,000.
While driving the vehicle at approx. 60 miles per hour the brake light and vcs system light came on. The warning light also went on. In accordance with the owner's manual, i took the car to an authorized toyota dealership. According to the automobile status report, the abs-hydraulic control assembly: with ecu must be replaced. According to complaints i researched on-line, several complaints have been documented relating to this make, model and abs system. I filed an incident with toyota (reference number: [xxx]).the intake representative who checked with the dealership said this wasn't a recall item and no support was available to extend the warranty on the part. She confirmed that the service department stated that there was no defect in the workmanship.i asked [xxx] (the person i spoke to) if i could take the vehicle for a second opinion relating to the abs part. I also asked for verification that the service department actually checked the part for a defect or is qualified to determine if in fact it is a manufacturers' defect. The dealership quoted that the abs part; brake flush/fluid exchange/bf; engine air filter replacement;a/c service-acs; coolant flush (premium)-cf; and fuel injection service would cost $2,250. I also asked the toyota customer service representative what the battery expectancy on the car is and whether the manufacturer offers any support in terms of the costs.i was told by the dealership that the battery can cost $5,000.00 to replace but the manufacturer may offer some support.i would appreciate your assistance, research and filling of this complaint.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I swerved and stopped suddenly when someone pulled out from a side street to avoid a collision. When i tried to restart the car, i couldn't. Everything "seized" up. I just could not move the car. I had to have it towed to the dealership. They investigated and said that the actuator was stuck open and allowing brake fluid to continually enter the wheels, thereby engaging the brakes. In fact, the mechanic could only move the car once he disabled either the brakes or the actuator, he wasn't specific. From reading other customer discussions online, it appears that this part is supposed to have a lifetime warranty.my dealership looked up the general warranty and said that this wouldn't be covered. My car has had regular maintenance. I think a part like this should be covered and it should be recalled.
My wife was parked in front of our apartment building, idling with her foot on the brake, when our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid suddenly accelerated and crashed into a gate. Before the car crashed, she repeatedly applied the brake and even put the car in park. The car did not stop. After the impact, the engine continued to rev and accelerate before finally stopping. This had never happened before. The body has been repaired, but per toyota, nothing mechanical or electronic has been touched. Last week toyota sent a specialist out to inspect the car and download data. We were present at the time, and 5 dtc codes displayed. The descriptions displayed on the investigator's lap top mentioned vehicle speed sensors on right wheel and left wheel, the emps, body ecu switch circuit and "low or high power supply voltage".the car was test driven, and no errors or codes were reported. The car is now waiting to be taken to a dealer to be reviewed and fixed.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check hybrid and vrc system warning lights.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test.the test result showed a defect in the hybrid battery.the contact did not authorize the dealer to perform any more tests or repairs on the vehicle.the failure mileage was 115,000.
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 driving approximately 5 mph, the engine stalled and the check hybrid system and cvc warning indicators illuminated. The engine was restarted followed by a loud noise. When the accelerator pedal was engaged, there was no response and the steering wheel would not function normally. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they informed the contact that the failure was related to a faulty inverter. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
On may 2, 2011 the inverter assembly broke down.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a total loss of power while driving 35 mph. As a result, the vehicle was no longer operable. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000. The vin was not provided.
While decelerating to turn into our drive way the vehicle rapidly accelerated.we were able to get it stopped by using the brakes, ending up in the yard/sidewalk.there were approximately 10 feet of skid marks.the engine was racing while the brakes were being applied.the floor mat was not involved.the increased engine rpm was not initiated nor controllable by the operator.this was truly an uncontrolled run away that could have been life threatening.
Car has 84,000 miles on it. After a 40 minute hiughway drive, car lost power and stalled. Engine lights "check hybrid system" "check abs" and "check vcs" came on. Towed to dealer, diagnostic check said the problem was with a wiring harness for the hybrid electrical cable, which suffered from corrosion and thus was leaking voltage. Cost to fix minimum of $3500. Faulty design??
Engine mechanical ~|~check and report...check engine light and vsc light on dash, ,,car lost power while driving, had to pull over and get the vehicle towed in to the dealership... ~|~tech pulled code p0a05,p0a08,p0a93, ...found inverter pump not working properly ~|~replaced inverter water pump
2006 toyota highlander hybrid consumer states that toyota sold her a vehicle in unsafe condition and writes regarding an engineering defect *tgwthe consumer stated her son dropped a cup with liquid inside and managed to get into the hybrid's battery that was located beneath the back passenger seat. The vehicle shut off and the check hybrid system and check vsc system lights illuminated.
I was pulling into our driveway and when i pressed the accelerator, the car stopped and began to roll backwards.all of the warning lights came on along with a warning on the lcd panel that stated "check hybrid system" and "check vsc".it was towed to a toyota dealership. They indicated that the hybrid inverter and esu had failed and they replaced them.the vehicle still displayed several warnings and after searching for almost 1 week, they determined that the power steering esu was also bad although this was not the case prior to the hybrid failure.they said that the 12 volt battery also needed replacing although it was only 8 months old and was purchased at the dealership.when i asked how this could have happened, i was told that the vehicle must have been struck by lightning!october 1, 2011 in our state was a beautiful, clear day as it had been for a while.i suggested that the inverter and esu failure caused the power steering esu failure, not a phantom lightning strike.my vehicle is currently still at the dealership as i await their reply.hybrid components are covered under the extended hybrid warranty but the steering esu is not and will cost $1,000 to replace unless toyota will accept that the failure of the hybrid components could have caused a powerful electrical surge that damaged the power steering ecu as well as the 12 volt battery.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the engine stalled with an illumination of the engine and vsc warning indicators. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was awaiting a response from the dealer to determine the cause of failure. The contact referenced an open investigation for the failure under nhtsa action number: pe11005 (hybrid propulsion system: inverter). The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Updated 03/29/11*ljthe ignition coils were replaced. Updated 04/22/11
The toyota dealership where i bought my 2006 highlander hybrid new installed a car alarm at the time of purchase.while going down the road the left hand passenger "door ajar" alarm will begin going off.this is very disturbing and dangerous at night because it will cause the dome lights to flash on and off as well as the dinging of the bell.this typically happens when hitting pot holes - but i do not always feel any bump.i have had the car into the dealership several times for this problem.they finally traced it to a cause of "the knock sensor for the alarm is tied to the ground in the door ajar sensor", they said that the connection was loose.the first time they replaced the alarm, the second and third, and ... Times they said the wire was loose.the last time i advised them to change where the alarm knock sensor was grounded and they said that they solved the problem with a better connection.granted the problem does not happen much anymore, but it still continues.on a recent trip from san diego to corpus christie the alarm went off for about 15 minutes on the second morning of our trip.it typically happens in what seems to me as cooler damper weather.again, i feel this is a safety concern that has been largely ignored by the dealership (toyota of poway in poway, ca)the last time, they told me that the vehicle was out of warranty...i have not contacted them after this last incident in december on our trip, then again last weekend (saturday night) when driving home from a casino - about 15 dings and associated flashing lights over a few seconds.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, an unknown door failed to open without warning. The contact mentioned that when the door was opened, the contact smelled a fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hybrid battery exploded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 04/13/16*lj
Check vsc system came on, then off, it happens a lot took it to a dealer they found nothing now the warning is on all the time, took it to the dealer and now they want $2,600.00.
2006 toyota highlander, 54,248 milesi brought my 2006 highlander into a dealer facility for routine maintenance and to investigate a v.s.c. Warning light indication that had appeared. I was told that the obd test revealed a c1241 code. I was told that i needed to purchase a new battery. I followed the service recommendations and replaced the battery. Immediately after the battery was replaced the v.s.c /abs/check engine lights were on. Returned to dealer where obd test indicatedc1300 failed skid control ecu. Vehicle appears to operate without anti-lock brake, vehicle skid control and traction control functionality. Vehicle handling is very unstable. Near crash on freeway when left front brake locked up.
My wife was parked in front of our apartment building, idling with her foot on the brake, when our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid suddenly accelerated and crashed into a gate. Before the car crashed, she repeatedly applied the brake and even put the car in park. The car did not stop. After the impact, the engine continued to rev and accelerate before finally stopping. This had never happened before. The body has been repaired, but per toyota, nothing mechanical or electronic has been touched. Last week toyota sent a specialist out to inspect the car and download data. We were present at the time, and 5 dtc codes displayed. The descriptions displayed on the investigator's lap top mentioned vehicle speed sensors on right wheel and left wheel, the emps, body ecu switch circuit and "low or high power supply voltage".the car was test driven, and no errors or codes were reported. The car is now waiting to be taken to a dealer to be reviewed and fixed.
I am getting a "check vsc system" on the dashboard along with a red triangle, orange abs light, orange traction control light, red brake light and orange exclamation mark inside a circle. I have been hearing weird popping noises when braking also.
Abs system fault
I was driving my car and when i brake to slow down i heard a chime and a check vcs system warning came with abs , brake and slip indicator ,master warning light and electronic controlled brake system warning light came on too. I have found that in 2013 there was a safery recall dlf(d2f) on certain highlander hv 2006-2010.
I have a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid 2wd.i tried to start the car one day and multiple warning lights came up on panel. I took a test drive around the block and noticed i did not have power brake assist, abs or vsc.the failure never went away.i took the vehicle to the dealership and they are replacing the brake actuator and skid control computer, two parts i wouldn't expect to fail.
While driving the vehicle up a slight incline in the street after driving about 10 miles, it suddenly stopped moving.the engine was still on but the car would not go forward or backwards.the message on the dash was first check csv (or vsc) and then check hybrid system.the police had to push the car out of the intersection and the car was hauled to the toyota dealer.i have not heard from them in 6 days what the problem is.
Currently, the vehicle in motion, however it potentially causes unsafely if not fixed as requested. The reason i come to you for complaint, i do have a situation with carlson toyota and/or toyota motor groups. Here the situation what happens. I do have 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. I drove this suv since 2009. I have a number of records from the same dealer to maintain the suv safe. However, couple month ago on 04/22/2019, i got some of the dashboard light indicates anti-lock braking system (abs) check light is on. I took the car to the carlson toyota dealer pay diagnosed fee $149.00 and the results is unpredictable prices. See the lists:1) break actuator assembly----------------------------$2225.002) right rear wheel bearing and harness ----------$1156.00 total------------------------------------------------------$3,381.00the reason i am complaining today not because of the price to high. However, i found toyota published letter on april 19, 2016, to all toyota dealer principals, general managers, service managers, and parts managers. Under the subject line warranty enhancement program ?zg1, for all 2006-2007 model year highlander hybrid, and others type included. Also, down the last three paragraph (see attached letter) indicates under owner letter mailing date, said ?toyota will begin to notify owners in late april, 2016 and will be mailed over several months. A sample of the owner notification letter has been included for your reference.? after i found the published notice, i went to the carlson toyota dealer on 06/18/2019. I described the situation and i showed the recipes of where i get from during inspection, and finally they told me this warranty enhancement program is expired. I ask them how is expired, nobody told me about this recall or warranty enhancement program. I need help to resolve this situation. See attached documents.
While driving on a residential road the brake system failed to properly stop the car. This issue first happened in january 2017. At that time i took the car in and had the brake actuator assembly replaced under a limited service recall by toyota and the replacement actuator assembly also failed within 18 months. While driving through a residential area the brakes again failed to stop the car, making a grinding noise and jerking to a halt after pressure applied to the brake pedal. Because the actuator assembly was replaced under the limited service recall toyota denies any culpability in the failure of the replacement part and refuses to offer further assistance.
First a loud ringing happened and car would not stop. We have serviced car regularly, brakes are new, but car does not stop.trying to brake at the intersection, stop light and highlander would not stop.put us in danger almost led me into accident, was told it was the abs system and that toyota is aware of this. This is a huge safety design issue and expensive fix toyota needs to fix their design flaws.there is not physical contact or wear and tear on the part for it to fail.ms. Deborah huston at toyota stone walls the process to get this resolved. She claims toyota is not aware of these issues, but the nhtsa records show customers have been complaining for a long time and that they know.
As i pulled out of the parking lot of a hotel the check vcs system, check hybrid system, check awd system warnings began to illuminate and alternate. The master warning light, slip indicator light, check engine warning light and the electronically controlled brake system warning light were all illuminated as well. The car would drive, however, the power steering and abs were not working. I was able to drive the car to the closest toyota dealership. I was originally told that the car simply needed a new battery. Once the battery was replaced, i was told that the ecu for the abs system had died and would need to be replaced at the cost of $2000. When i mentioned the recall and the fact that the symptoms were directly in line with the recall notice for the imp i was told that while my vin fell under the boj recall, the specific serial # of my imp did not. I was also told that this was not the problem my car was having. When i asked whether the serial numbers of the d1m recall were checked i was told this was an "interim recall" and that they were not authorized to do repairs on this one yet so they couldn't check. Research has indicated that an imp failure can cause and ecu failure. Furthermore, an ecu failure would not have caused the system to go into fail safe mode as it did. I have a toyota case #, but they have told me there is nothing they can do.
Took 2006 toyota hybrid highlander in for a popping sound and vsc light , abs brake lights on.the toyota dealertold me it needed a new absaccumulator for $ 28881.71 . Iwas told this was dangerous that brakes could fail !!! upon looking i find this to be a problem with others ... Time for a recall !!!!!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stability control and anti lock brake system warning indicators illuminated. The contact stopped and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was repaired by toyota of hattiesburg (6461 us-98, hattiesburg, ms 39402) in february of 2017, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
We were driving down the highway i-30 east up a hill going appt 70 mph when the car went into limp mode and slowed down to 10 mph. Then went to only 1 mph. We checked the battery connection, fuel cap, everything we found online to check.
Most of dashboard lights went on and brakes failed to engage when 17 y/o son driving vehicle as pulling into parking spot. Able to use emergency brake as in parking lot and stop the vehicle. Took to toyota and told actuator needed to be replaced to cost of about $2400. This occurred on 01/09/2018. We found out after the fact the extended warranty on this expired on 12/31/2017 just 9 days before our son had this incident. Luckily in parking lot as we live in the mountains and could have been a fatality/serious injury in another setting. We have filed complaint w/ toyota.
The brake actuator pump failed and was replace under the warrantee extension zg1.the replacement brake actuator pump failed but toyota will not cover it. It is a very expensive defective part. When the part fails many systems are impacted especially the brakes.
I was driving on a straight highway between 45 -50 mph.sudden a bunch of lights and warnings came up in the dashboard. I lost power steering and motor propulsion too. I pressed the accelerator and nothing happened. Although i had the ability to brake, it seemed that the braking was also impaired. However because i was going up an incline i did not need strong braking. I managed to coast over to the breakdown lane. Luckily there were only a couple other cars near me so it wasn't too difficult to maneuver by them and coast to the other side of the road where the breakdown lane was.once i was completely stopped i shut the car down completely and restarted in the normal hybrid startup manner.the car propulsion and steering came back but now the message was alternating between "maintenance needed" and "check vsc system", and the check engine light and symbol was on.i shut off everything electrical to minimize electrical drain. I was able to drive the car another 8-10 miles to get home but i was constantly looking to see where i could pull over if the car stopped again.i made it home. Tomorrow bring it to the toyota dealer.significantly,i recently had the brake actuator replaced at a cost of around $2700, specifically because they warned me that i could lose braking and other electronic facilities unpredictably.i thought that expensive repair would avoid this.unfortunately it appears that what they were predicting could happen did happen, but after the repair! i was on a highway when the car died but with not much traffic and an easy access breakdown lane. Had it been 10 minutes later i might have been on a much busier highway in a place where a breakdown lane is much harder to reach. That would have been a dangerous situation. Had it been daytime and in a safer area i would have stopped and called for a tow truck.
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 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.
I purchased the vehicle used in august 2018. In january, warning lights indicated a 'vsc system' problem. The event occurred while i was driving. I researched car repair websites and forums, and discovered that this is often a simple problem with a sensor for the fuel door, or a linkage in the accelerator assembly. I followed instructions, and the light turned off. Over the past six weeks, the lights have returned, usually in association with refueling the vehicle. I took the vehicle to a dealer today, and was informed that an abs actuator was failing. The part is $1700 from toyota, with labor totaling $600. Further research revealed the problem was widespread, but the only remedy was a 'warranty enhancement' that has already expired. I cannot afford this repair, and i was not informed of this issue at purchase. Because this issue was critical for vehicle safety, i felt the need to alert the nhtsa to a continuing problem.
Abs acuator is not working!
Takatarecall in 3 times the light "ready '' disappear and appear "check hybrid system" and then engine need to start again..
2006 highlander hybrid, check hybrid system,check vsc light, brake and abs light all on permanently and my brakes aren't working. I was fortunate noone got hurt.. It was really dangerous when you press the brake and it doesn't stop. ... From what i read abs accumulator which cost 3k+ to replace and the hybrid inverter which cost 5k+ to replace.nhtsa please issue a recall on this issues.
The case was stopped and placed in parking when the vehicle started moving forward at about 3 mph.i almost hit a car 5 feet in front of me(at the time i placed the highlander in parking gear) and it ended 6 inches away from the car in the front.i had to step on the brake shift gears from parking to drive.shift again to parking and while keeping the brakes on i pressed on the parking brake and turned the car off.there was no incline in the street or any decline observable that could have caused the original failure.my wife and my 1 year old child were inside the car when this happened.
While decelerating to turn into our drive way the vehicle rapidly accelerated.we were able to get it stopped by using the brakes, ending up in the yard/sidewalk.there were approximately 10 feet of skid marks.the engine was racing while the brakes were being applied.the floor mat was not involved.the increased engine rpm was not initiated nor controllable by the operator.this was truly an uncontrolled run away that could have been life threatening.
There's an engine surge, slight but still can be felt, when applying the brakes. The surge is intermittent but the surge is felt often. Example: after take off from a stop the next time the brakes are applied there'll be a slight bump, as if the accelerator is stepped on at the same time the brakes are applied. There's no high rev, just a bump.
My wife andi were travelling on i-95 (southbound) towards richmond, va. My wife was the driver. We were steadilytravelling at a speed... Between 65 and 70 in the left lane (required speed limit). All of a sudden, with no warning, the panel lights started blinking and the power to the car was shut off. My wife was screaming because she was not able to control or effectively apply brakes.she tried and pulled car off the road barely and we pushed it off to a safe side. This could have resulted in a serious accidentif we were travelling in the middle lane.thecar was left overnight and towed to toyota dealer. The dealer called back and gave a quote of $10000because the hybrid inverter have to replaced. I mentioned the recall on the inverter. The dealer said the recall does not cover my issue.there is a recall on your website -what action or recourse do i have.the original owner of the car replaced the inverter at 16200 miles. Evidently all the 2006 inverters are defective. My question is this ---why your department is toyota to get away with such a serious defect?
Takatarecall in 3 times the light "ready '' disappear and appear "check hybrid system" and then engine need to start again..
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the inverter/converter hybrid system shut down and all of the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that the coil pack that needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure and current mileage was 88,000.
I was driving on a straight highway between 45 -50 mph.sudden a bunch of lights and warnings came up in the dashboard. I lost power steering and motor propulsion too. I pressed the accelerator and nothing happened. Although i had the ability to brake, it seemed that the braking was also impaired. However because i was going up an incline i did not need strong braking. I managed to coast over to the breakdown lane. Luckily there were only a couple other cars near me so it wasn't too difficult to maneuver by them and coast to the other side of the road where the breakdown lane was.once i was completely stopped i shut the car down completely and restarted in the normal hybrid startup manner.the car propulsion and steering came back but now the message was alternating between "maintenance needed" and "check vsc system", and the check engine light and symbol was on.i shut off everything electrical to minimize electrical drain. I was able to drive the car another 8-10 miles to get home but i was constantly looking to see where i could pull over if the car stopped again.i made it home. Tomorrow bring it to the toyota dealer.significantly,i recently had the brake actuator replaced at a cost of around $2700, specifically because they warned me that i could lose braking and other electronic facilities unpredictably.i thought that expensive repair would avoid this.unfortunately it appears that what they were predicting could happen did happen, but after the repair! i was on a highway when the car died but with not much traffic and an easy access breakdown lane. Had it been 10 minutes later i might have been on a much busier highway in a place where a breakdown lane is much harder to reach. That would have been a dangerous situation. Had it been daytime and in a safer area i would have stopped and called for a tow truck.
Driving in 6 lanes of heavy traffic we heard a 'thunk' and lost all power.i wrestled the vehicle to get it to coast off of the road.car was towed to toyota dealer where it was found that the inverter needed to be replaced.cost was $7600, after a substantial discount from the dealer, who was obviously embarrassed about charging so much for a single part.the incident could have caused an accident, since all power and electrically assisted driving functions failed simultaneously.fortunately it didn't.subsequently i found that toyota had upgraded their inverters beginning in 2007.we have also received in 2011 from toyota an "interim safety recall notice" for the inverter, but have heard nothing since.
Driving on a major road at about 45 mph the engine suddenly made a loud noise and the car stopped. Unable to put the car in any gear- the engine was still on but would not drive or reverse. Had it towed to service station, diagnosed as an inverter failure minimum 7,000 cost to repair. Fortunately i was able to pull over to the roadside without being hurt. The car is only 6 years old and i was told it was not worth repairing.
My son was driving and the vehicle stopped on him in the middle of the road with no warning or power steering.vehicle had to be towed to the dealership.was informed by the dealership that the hybrid generator had shorted and needed $7,300.00 worth of repairs.i am very concerned that this vehicle is dangerous, if he was on a very busy road and this vehicle were to have stopped on him as suddenly as it did that day he could of possibly been rear-ended and seriously injured.this vehicle has been a part of several recalls with this same type of issue, but toyota has refused my request for this vehicle to be repaired or issue a recall with this issue.
As i accelerated from a stop at a side street to enter highway traffic, i was nearly rear ended by a large truck when the hh inverter failed. The car simply suddenly failed to respond with no advance warning. Several dashboard symbols lit up, including check hybrid system,'and i was only able to steer to side of the road. It would not restart and was towed to the dealer.the dealer checked for recalls and said there were none. I mentioned the june 2011 notice we'd received, and that we were told that the part would not be available until jan. 2012. We did not receive more information from toyota and called the dealer in jan. For an appointment.after a brief inspection, we were told the part was not defective and no replacement necessary.' we had been extra cautious and limited the use of our hh for months, and were disappointed that there was no effort to examine the part earlier or verify the conditions of use of the vehicle.after the car was towed in april 2012, the dealer said we needed a part, which they ordered and installed at no cost to us within a few days. The manager said that it was a very expensive part, took a long time to install, and that we were "lucky to have the warranty."' there was no mention of the inverter recall but the invoice indicated that there was a "boj recall."there may have been an earlier clue: on dec. 1, 2011 the same dashboard indicators (check hybrid system and vrc) lit up in the morning when i went to start it and couldn't. We asked dealer about recalls, mentioned the upcoming scheduled notification (jan. 2012), but were told there were none, and that problem was the battery. This may or may not have been related, but i wonder if the dealership ever considered the inverter issue in its analysis. This 2006 hh had only 25,259 miles at time of failure, only 1 owner, and rcvd regular maintenance from dealer.
We were driving on the nj turnpike.suddenly, the car stalled and the steering locked.luckily, we just started the hour long drive and were on the slow lane and was able to glide the car over safely to the shoulder.the check "csv" and "check hybrid system" lights came on and the hybrid battery showed no energy.the car would not start and was towed to the closest toyota dealership.there were no prior warnings about battery errors or problems before completely stalling.it is understandable problems will arise, but with no warning and a car stalling on a major highway, the incident could have been extremely dangerous.
While driving on the highway 65mph the vehicle lost all power,the check hybrid light was flashing, was able to pull over and stop. Was able to restart vehicle and drive 110 mile home.
On june 29th, 2013 i was traveling south bound on interstate 95, just north richmond va, when the vehicle lost power and the and "hybrid engine fail", or something similar flashed on the display. I pulled to the left shoulder which was very narrow. Checking traffic behind me, i was able to getto the right shoulder, where it died. I had it towed to the dealer, who said the hybrid system needed to be replaced at a cost of $9,200. We opted to sell the car for scrap and received $3,600. If i hadn't been able to get to the shoulder, i would have been a sitting duck and that busy section of road.
My wife was driving the car home after grocery shopping and the car just quit. She coasted to the side of the road and called me. I arrived and tried to start the car with no luck. Finally called a tow truck and had it towed to the toyota dealer. They inspected the car on tuesday (sep 17,2013) and said the inverter was bad and that a replacement would be $8,500. I asked them to check recalls etc... With the regional rep. They are awaiting a small part to see if that will cause the inverter to work properly. My biggest concern was the car just quit without warning while driving down the road!
Engine mechanical ~|~check and report...check engine light and vsc light on dash, ,,car lost power while driving, had to pull over and get the vehicle towed in to the dealership... ~|~tech pulled code p0a05,p0a08,p0a93, ...found inverter pump not working properly ~|~replaced inverter water pump
My wife was backing out of our driveway when the car suddenly lost power to the wheels and all of the warning lights came on. She was unable to move the car forward or backward to get the car out of the lane of traffic. We got the car towed to the local toyota dealership. They informed us that the inverter was bad and we needed a new one. We had received a recall notice about replacing an "intelligent power module" and had the repairs done jan 9th 2013. The repair shop has said that the replaced part is working and that it is the inverter itself that has gone bad. I have seen many other complaints about this problem online. I am just thankful that she wasn't going highway speed with our child in the car when she lost power. That could have been very dangerous.
I was driving my 2006 toyota higlander hybrid on i 95 in 4 lanes of dense traffic all going at least 60-70mph, when i noticed that i was losing power and my car was starting to slow down. I glanced at the dash to see multiple warning signals - check hybrid, check vsc and others. Fortunately, there was a big enough gap on the left for me to pull across the left most lane because i knew if i did not i was going to stall and likely be in a major accident. It was a very scary moment. I could not restart my car and had to wait to get towed, ( dc rush hour). The dealer said my inverter needed to be replaced. After hearing the news i remembered that i had a notice from toyota, a recall for part of the inverter. Initially, i was told this would not cover what i needed. In the end, i was covered . I am thankful to all who reported similar issues so that this would be addressed.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a total loss of power while driving 35 mph. As a result, the vehicle was no longer operable. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000. The vin was not provided.
There was fire in the inverter assembly.the wiring harness for the inverter and the transmission were completely cooked and melted.the professional opinion of a toyota national engineer is that the generator in the trans axle surged and caused a fire melting the components.how can this go un-investigated with so many of these vehicles on the road.my family and i could have been burned alive or in a fatal crash due to this completely unsafe system.how can toyota continue to say they are all about safety when they will not do anything about issues like this.they have sent me a $16,000 bill for this issue that is completely a product of their poor and unsafe vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle lost power, the check engine and abs warning indicators illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. Also, "check hybrid system" appeared on the instrument panel. Fred haas toyota world (20400 interstate 45 n, spring, tx 77373) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed because the test was not free. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.
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.
Engine mechanical ~|~check and report...check engine light and vsc light on dash, .found inverter pump not working properly ~|~replaced inverter water pump
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light all of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact merged to the side of the road where all attempts to restart the vehicle failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileage was 149,994.
My wife was driving our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid on a turnpike. As she drove on exit ramp the car lost power and warning lights signaled a problem with hybrid system. The car was towed to toyota dealer. We were told part would cost $8,200 and $800 for labor. Repair is not covered by warranty since car has 130,000 miles. Problem has not yet been repaired.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately 10 mph the vehicle stalled. While attempting to restart the vehicle a service light would illuminate on the instrument panel to check the hybrid system. The vehicle would not start and was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the inverter needed to be replaced. The dealer was replacing the inverter when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were 99,681. The vin was unavailable.
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.
There have been four incidents with this vehicle in which the hybrid system shutting down. The first three times the vehicle was fine when i turned it off, but would not restart. With all three of these incidents the vehicle would restart with no issues after a few hours. The csv and the check hybrid system lights as well as most of the panel lights would come on. The dealership checked it two times and said it was fine. In the most recent event, i was waiting at the bottom of a driveway. When i went to proceed i pressed the accelerator and the engine made a loud sound that seemed equivalent to it running at a high rpm. The car would not go forward or reverse. I turned the car off and then on again, it made the same sound and again did not move. The csv and the "check hybrid system" lights as well as the panel lights came on. I rolled the car out of the driveway and turned it off again. Due to the previously described history of the car, i chose to wait an hour before trying to restart it. After waiting an hour, i attempted to restart the car and the exact same things happened. After putting the car on the scope the dealership could not determine the problem. I was called after two days of the dealer running many tests and told it was the inverter. The price quoted to me was $8000. I insisted that they needed to look into the toyota recall of the hybridinverters.i was told my vehicle was checked by another dealership on august 15,2011, and it was "cleared."i asked them to recheck this recall to see if my car fit into the category.i was informed they were not going to recheck it, but they would instead contact toyota. Had this happened while i was driving up or down my driveway, i would most certainly would have gone over the 50 foot embankment on my driveway or the cliff directly across the street from my house.
Comments: dear sir or madam, i would like to make you aware of a problem with our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. In august of 2008 while backing out of our driveway i suddenly lost all power & control of the vehicle, there was no brake nor steering. I was able to eventually stop the vehicle before any property damage was done. My husband wrestled the vehicle off the alleyway & the car was towed to the dealership. They said there was a problem with the "electric link assembly" & they said the problem was fixed. Yesterday morning at 6am i got into the car & turned the key, the "ready" light came on & i put my foot on the brake & put the car into reverse, as soon as i put the car into gear, the brake pedal went to the floor, the gas engine came on full power & the car flew backward. I tried frantically to depress the brake pedal trying to stop the car & steer the car while careening in reverse. The car slammed into our rear neighbors vehicle (which is to the back & right of our garage across the alley) our car pushed theirs over 4-6 feet & continued trying to reverse full power over their bushes i didn't know what to do so i slammed the car into the "park" position. The car stopped but the engine continued to race. I shut it off & jumped out. I was not injured, however our car & our neighbors was damaged. The car was again towed to toyota dealership. I conveyed to them what happened & the car is there now getting checked. I called them in the evening to ask what they had found & they stated they were trying to "reenact" what happened. They must find what it is in this cars computer that continues to cause these catastrophic malfunctions. Had i been at a school or shopping lot someone could have been killed. I am a person who believes in accountability & ownership of responsibility & if this were my fault in any way i would not be writing you today. I feel you need to be aware of this problem so no one in the future is seriously injured or killed.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hv. While driving approximately 60 mph, all of the service lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle would not restart so it was towed to an authorized dealer where the battery was replaced. The failure continued and the contact was informed that the inverter needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 113,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was traveling 65 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled; there was no prior warning. When the failure occurred, there was also a loss of power steering. The check vsc and check hybrid system warning lights illuminated. The dealer stated that the inverter failed. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.
Dash board dwscription:check hybrid system. Check vsc system the car would not restart.toyota highlander hybrid 2006 hybrid failure.suv just stopped causing me to have whip lash.very dangerous.email below explains more...email:yesterday 08/04/08 around 05:17 pm, my highlander hybrid suv hybrid system failed.it happened while i was driving around 30 mph.the car just halted.it acted like if you went from 5th gear to 2nd gear, a big jolt; causing me to have a whip lash.my left side of my neck really hurts and i cannot turn my head to my right....my question to toyota is why didn't the system default to the gas engine instead of just stopping? you know if this happened to me on the highway, i may have been seriously hurt or even killed.i think this is a very dangerous failure. What will toyota do to make me feel safe driving this car with my family?i do not want this to happen to me again, because who knows if i will survive it or not.
While driving on major expressway i lost all power and was (thank goodness) able to safely coast to shoulder.all the warning lights lit up together with the alternating messages: "hybrid system failure" and "vsc failure."the car would not restart.i was fortunate it was a sunday morning and i was able to safely reach the shoulder.the expressway i drive monday through friday (i-595 in broward county florida) is very heavily traveled and, due to construction, has many sections without a shoulder.my 2006 highlander hybrid had to be towed.i was advised that the hybrid inverter, a $7,000 part, had failed.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. Whiledriving at 30 mph, the contact stated the hybrid converter failed causing the vehicle to lose power. The vehicle was no longer operational. The contact spoke with the dealer who advised the repair would be at his expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated he had experienced some difficulty in trying to get the dealer to make repairs. The current and failure mileages were 129,000.
The inverter ( a very expensive electrical component) on my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid failed resulting in a complete loss of power on the highway.the car was towed to dealer. It took a week to diagnose and repair.repair was covered under the extended warranty that applies to hybrid components.i have asked, but toyota can/will not tell me how often this type of failure has occurred; the internet has stories from others who experienced this type of failure.complete loss of power on the highway is clearly a safety issue.with toyota's reputation, i can't help but wonder if this is an issue that they don't want discussed.
I was pulling into our driveway and when i pressed the accelerator, the car stopped and began to roll backwards.all of the warning lights came on along with a warning on the lcd panel that stated "check hybrid system" and "check vsc".it was towed to a toyota dealership. They indicated that the hybrid inverter and esu had failed and they replaced them.the vehicle still displayed several warnings and after searching for almost 1 week, they determined that the power steering esu was also bad although this was not the case prior to the hybrid failure.they said that the 12 volt battery also needed replacing although it was only 8 months old and was purchased at the dealership.when i asked how this could have happened, i was told that the vehicle must have been struck by lightning!october 1, 2011 in our state was a beautiful, clear day as it had been for a while.i suggested that the inverter and esu failure caused the power steering esu failure, not a phantom lightning strike.my vehicle is currently still at the dealership as i await their reply.hybrid components are covered under the extended hybrid warranty but the steering esu is not and will cost $1,000 to replace unless toyota will accept that the failure of the hybrid components could have caused a powerful electrical surge that damaged the power steering ecu as well as the 12 volt battery.
I was backing out of our driveway into the middle of the street & the vehicle died. It couldn't be started & the gearshift could not be moved into any other gear, therefore it remained in reverse. Nothing electrical would work either & the car's interior is fully electric , (windows, door locks, nav, seats,radio ect). The "check engine" message was on. At first we thought it was the battery, as per tow truck driver . The car had to be towed. First towed the car to get a new battery but after installation of the newly purchased battery, the car still was inoperable & had to be towed again to the toyota dealer. This was an additional out of pocket expense. The dealer replaced the "inverter" & something listed on the receipt as "super long life c".
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer where the dealer advised that the inverter assembly was defective and replaced it with converters. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was approximately 58,311.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa defect investigation action number: pe11005 (hybrid propulsion system: inverter) and believed the inverter was causing the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.
My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid suddenly stalled in the middle of the street.the car was later towed to the toyota dealer in hanford,ca.the car has 140 miles over 100,000 miles and the dealer told me it was out of warranty.the problem is with the hybrid system was later pointed out to the inverter and it will cost me roughly $5,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the engine stalled with an illumination of the engine and vsc warning indicators. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was awaiting a response from the dealer to determine the cause of failure. The contact referenced an open investigation for the failure under nhtsa action number: pe11005 (hybrid propulsion system: inverter). The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Updated 03/29/11*ljthe ignition coils were replaced. Updated 04/22/11
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hv. Thecontact stated while traveling at approximate speeds of 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost all power. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the dealer advised the inverter within the hybrid system had failed. The inverter was replaced under the contact's factory warranty. The failure did not recur. The approximate failure and current mileages were 62,000.
I bought an '06 toyota highlander hybrid in june of '07. For the last 9 months i have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. My main concern isit stalls out in traffic. It has stalled on the interstate, highways, waiting to make turns and sitting in traffic. The only way to get it started again is to turn it off and restart it.i have complained to the dealership on several occasions regarding this but because it is not registering an "error" code they claim that there is "nothing they can do." it has become so bad that i fear for my family, myself and other drivers surrounding me. One of the employees at the dealership says he believes that there is a software issue. The dealership makes me feel like it is going to take someone getting hurt or killed before they do something about it! why should it cost my family or the surrounding public their life or injury for dealerships to really make an effort to work on a vehicle? i put the most recent incident down as the incident date but it has happened several times.
The contact owned a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the hybrid inverter would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileage was unknown. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the hybrid inverter failed. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 146,851. Updated 04/05/11*lj
Upon acceleration the 2006 highlander hybrid 2 wd suddenly and rapidly accelerated.this happened once in reverse and once in drive both times the vehicle was stopped at onset.it has not happened again thus far (2 days ago).the suv was at the dealership yesterday where they could find nothing wrong.i am now aware that this has been an issue with toyota's, esp the camry, upon which the highlander is based.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the engine would make a loud sound while driving, the check engine and hybrid system lights would illuminate on the instrument panel, and the vehicle would drive rough. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that something was blocking the crank shaft and various pieces of the engine could possibly be out of place. A full diagnosis of the failure was not provided because the engine would have had to have been taken apart to do so. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance.the failure and current mileages were 87,000. The dealer informed the consumer the problem was related to the engine and not the hybrid system.it was determined a valve spring broke in the engine. Somehow, there was a weakening in the valve spring in the cylinder head that caused the valve spring to break and cause internal damage.toyota stated the short block and both cylinder heads needed to be replaced. With new parts and labor, the estimated cost was $11,000.updated 08/31/11 updated 9/16/11 updated 2/9/2012
2006 toyota highlander 4wd hybrid stalled during left turn (in front of traffic) when traveling to work.both the gas and electric engine stalled - i.e. I pushed the gas and nothing happened.turned the engine off and restarted, and everything has worked well since (4 days).
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. Whiledriving at 65 mph, the check engine and check vsf warning lights illuminated. The vehicle began to lose power. The contact was able to move the vehicle from the roadway where it was towed to a local dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic and found general power inventor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 144,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving 45 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle began to decelerate before stalling. The vehicle would not restart. The dealer diagnosed that the intelligent power module located in the engine was defective. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 130,010.
Have been experiencing braking problems ... Driving in traffic or coming to a complete stop fairly quickly (i.e. Stop sign), the brake engages ... Lets go for a second... Catches, car stops. This didn't happen all the time, but it began happening quite frequently ... Took it to toyota. They changed the brake pads and rotors on the front ... Since there was a technical bulletin on the newer model, but not mine.riving on a service road ... 55-60 mph ...the car starts slowing down by itself ... Constantly.. Kept speeding up and it kept slowing down, as if brakes were being applied... No brake lights though. Today i was driving the car ... Going down a gradual slope ... On a turn ... Braked ... The car sped up .. Went from 30 mph to about 35 mph, while braking ... Car skided off the road, skid light came on, beeping non stop ... Hit a pole... Shattered my mirror and scratched the side ... Car wouldn't stop ... Threw it into park and finally skidded to a stop. Driving on thursday, about to come to a stop and .... It does this short stop thing recently.. Where it brakes rather forcefully and abruptly when it is cold... So after that happens ...the car completely shuts off... And comes to a full stop.no lights. No engine. Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Car is still in drive, key still in ignition ...push it into park, take out key... Restart.... Driving again.the glove compartment light doesn't turn on anymore now.this has happened 3 times since last thursday now. There are alot more incidences and different failures.
We drove our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid home from town at about 7:00 p.m. On a cool evening, (six miles)1/2 mile is a fairly steep hill to climb.on pulling into the driveway and stopping i noticed a burning smell and told my husband i thought the brakes were hot.after a couple minutes he noticed smoke coming from around the hood.he opened it and there were flames coming from the lower center area of the engine under the radiator hose.he got a fire extinguisher from the garage and extinguished the fire.the following morning we had the car towed to the dealer in ukiah.they had the car for 22 days.after the first day they reported that the catalytic converter had set the motor mount on fire and that toyota was sending a team of engineers to look into the cause.the front motor mount, the radiator hose, air fuel sensor, front wiring harness, seals and gaskets were replaced.according to the dealers service summary, "the root cause of the incident could not be determined.no manufacturers defects were found. "we find it strange that a two year old toyota with 24,000 miles and having been serviced one week before the incident should catch on fire after driving 6 miles. They claim the car is restored to its original condition but without knowing what caused the fire we don't know if it is safe to drive.
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 trafficdealer 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.
The headlight bulb on 2006 toyota highlander hybrid is so hot that it has discolored and slightly melted the lens cover. This plastic gets so hot that to be a safety hazard that could cause burns to individuals that might come in contact with the lens and/or the spuer heated lens plastic could become a fire hazard.
The headlamp covers on my 2006 toyota highland hybrid show significantmelting exactly where the day lights shine through the plastic.this is definitely a defect in the materials, as the lights cannot be turned off by the driver.the vehicle has just 75000 miles, & the lens covers & bulbs are the original equipment. The dealer refused to correct this without approval from toyota. Toyota refuses to acknowledge that this is a defect and will not replace the lamps and/or the lens covers.i believe this is a safety hazard, as others have reported fires started by the overheated lenscovers.another hazard is that as the lenses further deteriorate, they will allow water and moisture to seep in, increasing the risk of an electrical short.although the warranty has expired, i feel that toyota should be admitting that this is a safety issue and a mfg defect, and replace the light units.instead, toyota representatives have repeatedly stated that they haven't heard of this problem before, and will not take any corrective action.
Both front headlight casings melted after using "brights".
Front headlight on both right and left side burnt out, in doing so the outside lens was burned with a quarter size white spot.plastic lens was melted.
I own two highlander hybrids, 2006. One was purchased in september 2005, the other in september 2006. On the older of the two, in front of the daytime running lights i have exactly the same melted plastic shown in multiple pictures i found online.on the newer one, you can see imperfections forming on one side, and a smaller fully melted area in the other.i am in touch with toyota and they are offering new lens parts and i must pay labor. I pushed back and told them i believe this is a manufacturers defect, and that it should be covered by both my original warranty and the nearly $2000 toyota assurance extended warranty.this defect will ultimately obscure the light and make my vehicle harder to see on the road, which presents a safety hazard.as the problem progresses, a hole will form in the lens allowing children to touch the extremely hot halogen lights, potentially resulting in serious burns.it will also expose the headlamps to damage from rocks that would have been blocked by the melted part.from the two highlander hybrid 2006's i have, in central california's mediterranean climate it appears that the problem becomes apparent between 40,000 and 60,000 miles.related odi numbers for my other 2006 highlander, which is a year older and has a more pronounced problem due to the additional time with the daytime running lights on:10292093multiple complaints for the same problem exist on the highlander 2005 modelcomplaint filed 20070816, crownsville, md (resulted in fire in headlamp)complaint filed 20060712, setauket, ny. Multiple complaints for the same problem exist on the highlander 2004 modelcomplaint filed 20050409, medway macomplaint filed 20081222, quincy, wacomplaint filed 20071203, sparks, md
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact discovered that the passenger side headlight lens and high beam bulb melted. As a result, the high beam lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was due to excessive electrical power traveling to the headlight assembly and the light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,250.
I own two highlander hybrids, 2006. One was purchased in september 2005, the other in september 2006. On the older of the two, in front of the daytime running lights i have exactly the same melted plastic shown in multiple pictures i found online.on the newer one, you can see imperfections forming on one side, and a smaller fully melted area in the other.i am in touch with toyota and they are offering new lens parts and i must pay labor. I pushed back and told them i believe this is a manufacturers defect, and that it should be covered by both my original warranty and the nearly $2000 toyota assurance extended warranty.this defect will ultimately obscure the light and make my vehicle harder to see on the road, which presents a safety hazard.as the problem progresses, a hole will form in the lens allowing children to touch the extremely hot halogen lights, potentially resulting in serious burns.it will also expose the headlamps to damage from rocks that would have been blocked by the melted part.from the two highlander hybrid 2006's i have, in central california's mediterranean climate it appears that the problem becomes apparent between 40,000 and 60,000 miles.
Both driver and passenger headlights are melted, burned and grey in front of the daytime running light bulbs.google search indicates that it is a fairly common issue.called toyota and was told that there was nothing they would do to correct the issue.
Plastic headlight lenses are melting directly over the daytime running light (drl) halogen bulbs on both sides. The lights are the same as the 'brights' but should be at 50% power when used as drl's.dealer informs me that they have never had this complaint and cannot find any other instances on-line or in their database, but there are several that i found within a few minutes of searching. At this point, it is only covered under the 36,000 mile warranty, but as this is a significant defect in either the plastic lens covering or in the bulb itself (running too hot) or in the drl relay that should be at 1/2 power, i would like to submit this for your consideration
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hv. She noticed that there was a round circle around the lens area on both headlights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was informed that the lens on both headlights were melting. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 51,876.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the headlights lens was melted. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who advised that the 3m plastic could have caused the failure. The plastic was removed from the lens and the vehicle was further inspected where there were no electrical failures found. The investigation concluded that the light bulb was defective. The manufacturer was contacted and they denied the claim. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. Updated 10/12/11*ljupdated 3/22/12
Lens is melting in front of day time running lite bulbs on both left & right sides of my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid.concerned this could cause fire as this is also the high beam lite. If left on accidently these could become very hot as the halogen bulbs will actually melt glass.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that he driver and passenger side plastic headlight covers were melted. The vehicle was equipped with daytime running lights. The vehicle was taken an authorized dealer who stated there was not a defect found in the vehicle. The regional manager also inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the front headlamp covers were melting abnormally and causing the bulbs to blow. The dealer advised the contact to call the manufacturer but when contacted, the manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
My 2006 highlander hybrid has burn marks on the headlight lens where the daytime running lights have gotten so hot that they actually melt the plastic on the inside of the headlight lens.this has reduced my visibility when driving at night and i would imagine that if it is getting hot enough to melt the headlight lens it creates a fire hazard as well.when i first noticed the issue, it didn't create a noticeable difference in driving visibility but as the problem gets worse and the spot gets larger there is a noticeable difference.if i am driving in an area without city lighting it is very hard to see with the lo-beams on and driving with the hi-beams on poses a danger to oncoming traffic of blinding them and causing them to crash into me or run off the road.the daytime running lights is something that the consumer cannot turn off and it is obvious from internet forums that this isn't an issue that is limited to my vehicle.it has been a well-documented problem for this model year highlander.i have opened a case with toyota headquarters and expressed my concerns to them personally but they have refused to rectify the situation.in my opinion, this shows not only a lack of support to their customers who pay hard-earned money for their vehicles but a lack of respect for the safety and lives of not only their customers but all of the individuals who share the roads with these vehicles.i am turning to the nhtsa in the hopes of finally having my voice and the voice of the many other highlander owners in a similar situation heard and something done about this situation.thank you in advance for any help that you can render!
2006 hybrid toyota highlander - accelerator pedal seems to depress on its own when driver's foot is on it; feels like someone is stepping on your foot and pushing it down further.my wife and i have each experienced this independently about a dozen times over the past year.the car is controllable and the breaks work when this happens.
I experienced total power loss to the engine and steering of my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid while driving down the highway.toyota wants $7000 to replace the hybrid power inverter.toyota refuses to disclose frequency of this failure.identical failures can be found in online forums, all with the 2006 highlander or with the 2006 lexus rx 400h.potentially deadly failure followed by a price gouging repair costs.
The case was stopped and placed in parking when the vehicle started moving forward at about 3 mph.i almost hit a car 5 feet in front of me(at the time i placed the highlander in parking gear) and it ended 6 inches away from the car in the front.i had to step on the brake shift gears from parking to drive.shift again to parking and while keeping the brakes on i pressed on the parking brake and turned the car off.there was no incline in the street or any decline observable that could have caused the original failure.my wife and my 1 year old child were inside the car when this happened.
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.i am now looking at a $15000 repair bill with toyota and luckily my family and i were not burned alive or in an accident resulting in fatalities.
Engine mechanical ~|~check and report...check engine light and vsc light on dash, ,,car lost power while driving, had to pull over and get the vehicle towed in to the dealership... ~|~tech pulled code p0a05,p0a08,p0a93, ...found inverter pump not working properly ~|~replaced inverter water pump
My wife was backing out of our driveway when the car suddenly lost power to the wheels and all of the warning lights came on. She was unable to move the car forward or backward to get the car out of the lane of traffic. We got the car towed to the local toyota dealership. They informed us that the inverter was bad and we needed a new one. We had received a recall notice about replacing an "intelligent power module" and had the repairs done jan 9th 2013. The repair shop has said that the replaced part is working and that it is the inverter itself that has gone bad. I have seen many other complaints about this problem online. I am just thankful that she wasn't going highway speed with our child in the car when she lost power. That could have been very dangerous.
Engine mechanical ~|~check and report...check engine light and vsc light on dash, .found inverter pump not working properly ~|~replaced inverter water pump
There was fire in the inverter assembly.the wiring harness for the inverter and the transmission were completely cooked and melted.the professional opinion of a toyota national engineer is that the generator in the trans axle surged and caused a fire melting the components.how can this go un-investigated with so many of these vehicles on the road.my family and i could have been burned alive or in a fatal crash due to this completely unsafe system.how can toyota continue to say they are all about safety when they will not do anything about issues like this.they have sent me a $16,000 bill for this issue that is completely a product of their poor and unsafe vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v396000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start and the hybrid warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired three previous times by naguabo auto toyota (carretera 31 km 3.9, naguabo, pr 00718) regarding the hybrid module. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the hybrid warning message illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate higher than 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v396000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid simply stopped running yesterday in the middle of a very busy street.we had it towed to the dealer who told us that the inverter ( part of the hybrid portion of the vehicle ) was finished and that the repair would be $7800.00.they also told us that this is the only year of this vehicle which is exempt from the state of california requirement of a 150,000 warranty on hybrid vehicles .toyota will not stand behind this vehicle although it is a problem with this car that they are familiar with and have made corrections to.this is a serious, dangerous and expensive problem for which toyota should take responsibility.the car as easily have stopped on the freeway or some other more dangerous spot.
While traveling down highway 101 during rush hour at 70+ miles an hour, the vehicle made a clunking sound and suddenly stalled.i swerve across several lanes of highway while coasting to a stop nearly colliding with two vehicles while changing lanes to pull off to the shoulder.i had to push the vehicle to completely remove it from the highway.several attempt to restart it were unsuccessful and the error message "check hybrid system" appeared on the dashboard.the vehicle was towed to the nearest toyota dealership who inspected the vehicle and the following day informed me the inverter had failed.they estimated the cost of repairs at nearly $10,000.00.this is unacceptable for a car that is only 5 years old and cost over $45,000 new, not to mention the fact that i had to push the vehicle off of a busy highway.
While driving my 2006 highlander hybridin seabrook texas on march 5, after acceleratingto approximately 40 miles per hour. The car lost all power and the power steering went out. The car then had to be towed to dealership. It looks like there is an investigation open into this issue. Nhtsa # pe11005.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid power inverter failure - a $9,000 repair. My 2006 highlander hybrid came to a dead halt last friday afternoon going just over 40 mph on a busy street in austin, tx. The engine would run, but it would not move in any gear. I had it towed to the toyota dealer on i-35 and it was diagnosed with a failed power inverter - a $9,000 repair. It has 70k miles and i just purchased it for $18k a couple of months ago. The original owner purchased an extended warranty to 100k miles, so very fortunate that this very expensive repair was covered including a free rental car for the week it was in the shop. I will definitely purchase another warranty when this one expires as who can afford this type of repair on a used vehicle! i am considering selling this vehicle and took it to the same toyota dealer that replaced the power inverter to give me a trade in appraisal. They ran a car fax history report on it and there is no indication that the car has had the power inverter replaced! they show it serviced on the date of the repair, but did not indicate that the power inverter had been replaced - are they trying to hide this problem?????
The contact owns 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving 10 mph when the contact crashed into a curb and the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the power steering and the hybrid computer system failed. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failureand the current mileages were 60,000.
Toyota highlander hybrid 2006 model has 58,212 miles on the odometer.was pulling away from a stoplight on a busy street when the car suddenly lost power.we had to pull over to the side of the road.the car was completely disabled, with no motive power whatsoever.the police came and assisted, we had the car towed to the dealer, and we are currently waiting for a hybrid inverter (a common part cited in nhtsa action pe11005.
2006 toyota highlander. Consumer states design flaw in vehicle *tgwthe consumer stated as he was trying to make turn, he applied the accelerator with force when suddenly a pop and a shudder came from the vehicle, and then the dashboard lights illuminated and the vehicle began to coast.the consumer was able to pull off to the side of the road safely. Attempts to get the vehicle going again were unsuccessful and ultimately the vehicle was towed to the dealer. A day later, the dealer stated the hybrid inverter had blown and that no replacement parts were available in the region.the repairs were eventually made under warranty a week later.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hybrid inverter malfunctioned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
At 0130 i was accelerating quickly from a stop in my 2006 highlander hybrid. Without warning the acceleration of my car ceased; pressing the gas pedal all the way down had no response. [fortunately, i had not yet turned in front of the large truck i was about to pass, because if i had cut in front of him then suddenly de-accelerated, a collision would have been the likely result.] the dash had lit up several check engine lights. I was 1/2 way through an intersection headed towards the on-ramp to highway 96. The car was still rolling, i steered it away from the on-ramp and onto the service drive, where i coasted to a stop. All other electric systems were to be working: lights, radio, brakes, wipers, fan, signals, locks. My gas tank was more than half full. My display was alternating 'check hybrid system" and "check vsc.' i attempted to restart the suv several times, with the same result. A local police officer had to use his vehicle to push my suv off the road for safety. My car had to be towed, and it took over an hour for a tow truck to arrive, fortunately i was only 30 minutes from my dealership- as i doubt many other mechanics could have diagnosed the problem.the next business day, my local toyota dealership service manager called to tell me the inverter was broken, and the inverter would cost $7000 plus labor. The part would have to be shipped from corporate. My car was beyond the 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty (100k might be michigan specific), and was at 105,000 miles. Vin [xxx] a front wheel drive highlander hybrid. One of the service employees confirmed my vin was 'before the production break' in 2006 highlander hybrids when a 'new and improved' inverter was used instead of the 'defective' one.* updated 07/10/2012information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the inverter/converter hybrid system would shut down while the vehicle was being driven at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the inverter/converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised that they would contact him within a few days. The failure mileage was 146,000.
On a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid 4x4.engine stalled while driving at 70 mphon highway.vehicle coasted to side and would not restart.had to have it towed home and engine still will not start.will have to take it to dealer.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the hybrid inverter failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.-
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated they were driving onto the highway and trying to accelerate when the vehicle lost power. The vehicle continued to roll forward forcing the contact to drive onto the service lane. The contact heard a popping noise and the check hybrid system light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and after the failure was diagnosed, the dealer stated they did not find any failures with the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 108,000. There has been a recall of the part but i did not get a letter in the mail yet. Updated 09/08/2011 *ln
While driving through virginia foothills, the entire electrical system on my hybrid stopped working. I had significantly reduced braking ability, no power steering and was in heavy traffic. This could have been a very serious incident if i had to stop for an emergency. I slowly pulled over shut the system down and after a while the warning lights and warning buzzer went off.
Toyota highlander hybrid inverter failure.
My wife and i are owners of a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid and experienced the stall with no restart issue yesterday.i had noticed for 6mths - 1 year that on more than gentle acceleration the vehicle may pause (lose power) for 1-2 seconds before continuing.during this pause, a warning would be displayed along with alarm sound reporting "water temp" even though the water temp gauge is still holding in middle of range without moving.i had hoped that subsequent servicing would address until it would occur again at a later time.it occurred regularly enough to be a concern, but as the car proceeded a sec or two later the urgency was lost.in retrospect if it was known that this was a sign of possible significant future entire engine power loss, my concern to have this reported and addressed would have been higher.yesterday after displaying the same message and sound, the vehicle lost complete power and engine warning light came on, along with other warnings messages. We had barely any power (very slow walking pace at best) to move from stop to the side of the road.engine appeared to still be active to some degree when pushing accelerator but extremely minimal power provided to wheels.vehicle had to be towed to local dealership.report from toyota dealership that inverter failed and needs to be replaced for $7000+ and labor, etc.vehicle has approx 108,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 65-70 mph the vehicle lostpower. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testingand the inverter failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who decided to pay for the repairs. The vehicle identification number was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 116,000.
In january 2011, we were reversing out of a parking stall when our 2006 toyota highland hybrid shut down.we could not restart the car at all.several lights on the dashboard lit up, such as "check engine" and "check vsc system."we had the car towed to the dealer's repair place.after three weeks, it was diagnosed that our inverter had failed and would need to be replaced.
Engine lost power and shut down while driving. Needed to be towed to dealer.dealer determined failure in inverter. Estimate over $9000.
My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid was running normally with 68,791 miles on it.when i started the car on 1/19/2011 and shifted into drive, i heard a pop, the dash lit up with many error messages, the car ran roughly, and when i press the gas pedal i began to roll down the hill is was parked on backwards.the car felt like it was in neutral, but the brakes were functional.i placed the car into park and called the toyota dealership.the car was towed at my expense to the dealer.toyota informed me that the inverter had failed, the air box was cracked, power steering link was under recall, the induction system was clogged, and the brakes needed replacement.please keep in mind that this vehicle was at the same dealership a few weeks earlier (12/31/2010) for a brake inspection, oil change, and 68,000 mile service.toyota replaced the inverter with another 2006 inverter stating that there was nothing wrong with the design of the original inverter.the work was done under the warranty.the car has be running normally since the repair.
The power inverter on my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid failed at on a high speed us highway causing my car to shut down at that high speed. The road in question did not have a shoulder and the loss of control could have been catastrophic.
Driving north on interstate 75 near warner robins, ga in our 2006 highlander hybrid. Going75 mph in the left lane when the dashboard lit up with vsc, check hybrid, and esp lights.immediately lost all power.no power steering, limited braking, no acceleration. Barely avoided a catastrophic accident (4 people in my car) and made it to the breakdown lane.towed to a local toyota dealer by aaa. Car has 85000 miles on it and toyota diagnosed a faulty inverter.it is being covered as a warranty repair.waiting for completion of repairs in georgia to complete drive home to nebraska (all the while incurring non-trivial expenses for hotel, rental car, etc.).
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving the vehicle and it stalled without warning and the hybrid system light came on. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the inverter had failed. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid.the contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact was unable to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to dealer.the dealer performed a diagnostic test and the test results concluded that the inverter had malfunctioned.the contact referenced nhtsa action number: pe11005 ( hybrid propulsion system: inverter) for an investigation for the failure but there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 120,000.
My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid had problems with the power inverter similar to those reported by others where, without any warning and while driving the car, there was a loud sound and the car would no longer move forward nor backwards although the engine was on.the vehicle dash turned on warning lights with "check vsc hybrid system" there was no previous warning of this problem, even though i had taken the car to regular maintenance in the dealer a month or two ago. No-one was hurt but the complete sudden lack of propulsion could potentially have led to serious accident.i was forced to tow the car to the dealer and had to get a rental car to continue on my regular day to day activities.after investigation i was informed that the power inverter needed to be replaced at a cost of over 7,000 for parts, plus extra costs for labor. This seems unreasonably high.i recommend this is investigated and toyota be asked to:1. Initiate a recall for this part.this is an extremely dangerousproblem. Don't wait until someone is injured or dies. 2. Offer free replacement of this part to all toyota owners who havehad this problem, including part, labor, towing and any rental carcosts associated with the down time caused for this.3. Issue reimbursements for any customer who have had to sufferthrough this problem and paid for it from their own money.4. Extend the warranty on the hybrid related problems to at least150,000 miles across all states - as it currently is by law incalifornia.5. Offer a free and comprehensive evaluation of all hybrid systemscomponents for everyone with a highlander hybrid that is over or near100,000 miles, and replace any components that are close to failure.6. Train your service professionals to look for potential hybridsystem failures as part of any regular maintenance schedule.this is a serious issue and i don't think toyota is handling it in a fair and reasonable way.updated 06/09/11
Hybrid inverters on 2006 toyota highlanders are failing, vehicle all of the sudden stops and lights on the instrument panel will go on.you try to restart the vehicle and its useless. Inverters are failing and the cost of the part itself is over $7000 plus the cost of labor.inverters are covered under warranty up to 100,000 miles.my highlander has 107,000.i am no longer under warranty and i don't have the money to get it repaired.i think that toyota is well aware of this problem in 2006 highlanders and should do something to get the problem fixed before there is a tragedy on the roads.
2006 highlander hybrid inverter failure caused a complete power shut down and left me stranded on the road.there was no power, no brakes, no steering.i could have been hit by cars in front or behind.lucky that i was not on the freeway going 70 mph.the failure had no warning nor any symptoms.prior to the failure, i drove the car approximately 70 miles earlier during the day.
Pulling out of a parking space at a low rate of speed. Car came to an immediate and abrupt halt. Could not be restarted.
We were driving our 2006 highlander hybrid from virginia to ohio.we pulled to the side of the oh turnpike just before mile marker 218 to change drivers as the past few service stops were closed for renovations.we did not turn off the vehicle.when the new driver pressed on the gas pedal to return to the highway, the car made a funny sound then the dashboard lit up with alternating errors for the hybrid system and vsc system.the car was frozen and would not move.we had to have it towed to a dealership.there were no injuries.several days later, the vehicle is still at bedford toyota in oh being awaiting delivery & replacement of the inverter.there were no prior warnings or indications of problems with the vehicle.in fact, it had just been in for its 65,000 mile check-up two weeks earlier.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several various warning lights began to illuminate on the dashboard, including the check engine and brake lights. The vehicle rolled to a stop before being towed to an authorized dealer. The contact was advised that the vehicle would need a new inverter. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 110,252.
My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid had sudden inverter failure while trying to accelerate out of a toll plaza.after paying toll, i pressed down on the accelerator pedal and began to move forward.after just a couple moments of acceleration, there was a loud pop from the engine compartment and i lost all drive power to the wheels.there was a faint burnt rubber smell.the dash board flashed multiple warning lights including "check vsc system" and something like "check hybrid system."i was lucky to be able to coast to the side of the toll plaza.the gasoline engine remained running and the car had electrical power and airconditioning.it would not, however, move in either forward or reverse.this sudden loss of power could have been disastrous if i was pulling on to a busy street or entering an intersection.the car was towed to the nearest toyota dealership for repair.
While driving my 2006 hylander hybrid @ 55 mph, at night, there was a loud pop / thud and lurch, then total loss of power and the dash board lit up like a christmas tree. I barely made it to the shoulder of the road without getting getting hit from behind several times as vehicles steered around me. Honking their horns and flashing their lights at me. As i crawled to the side of the road @ 10:30 at night. I feel lucky to be alive. Vehicle has just over 40,000 mile on it and has had all required maintenance. Turned out to be the hybrid inverter failed. This is a non sevicable part.
I was pulling into our driveway and when i pressed the accelerator, the car stopped and began to roll backwards.all of the warning lights came on along with a warning on the lcd panel that stated "check hybrid system" and "check vsc".it was towed to a toyota dealership. They indicated that the hybrid inverter and esu had failed and they replaced them.the vehicle still displayed several warnings and after searching for almost 1 week, they determined that the power steering esu was also bad although this was not the case prior to the hybrid failure.they said that the 12 volt battery also needed replacing although it was only 8 months old and was purchased at the dealership.when i asked how this could have happened, i was told that the vehicle must have been struck by lightning!october 1, 2011 in our state was a beautiful, clear day as it had been for a while.i suggested that the inverter and esu failure caused the power steering esu failure, not a phantom lightning strike.my vehicle is currently still at the dealership as i await their reply.hybrid components are covered under the extended hybrid warranty but the steering esu is not and will cost $1,000 to replace unless toyota will accept that the failure of the hybrid components could have caused a powerful electrical surge that damaged the power steering ecu as well as the 12 volt battery.
We were driving our 2006 toyota highlander 5-8-11 with 67k miles at approx 35 -40mph, we were forced to brake to conform with traffic conditions. We accelerated from 10 - 15 mph upon acceleration we heard a large pop, as i pressed the accelerator again i noticed the engine was revving up with no forward movement of the vehicle. I immediately pulled to the side of the road. As we pulled to the side of the road we had two messages appear on the dash board "check hybrid system " & "check vsc system". We consulted our owners manual and found out that the vehicle needed to be serviced by a toyota dealer and that there was nothing we could do. The vehicle was towed to a local toyota dealership for service.
I purchased a 206 toyota highlander suv hybrid in dec 2005 1st generation. My car has 166k miles.the suv stop running without any warning on the highway as i proceeded on a sunday morning going to volunteer for the avon breast cancer walk, 1 may 11. I conduct regular maintenance checks on my vehicle. I was quite surprise to learn that the part cost over $9k to replace not including labor.the part to replace is called inverter assembly.i contacted hq's toyota to ask for some assistance with the replacement of this part.i was refused helped.i proceeded to conduct research and found this website: a class action lawsuit against toyota for this same make, model and year as mines.see website: http://www.courthousenews.com/2011/03/14/toyota.pdf.i was quite surprise to see this is a common problem with this part once you reached over 100k and toyota was not providing a recall for this defective part since it used the same technology as the prius which experienced the same problem but was recalled.i seek help with obtaining toyota to pay for part. Here are other websites concerning this issue: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&ie=iso-8859-1&q=2006+highlander+hybrid+inverter&rlz=1r2adbr_en&aq=1b&aqi=g-v1g-b1&aql=&oq=2006+highlander+inver.thanks for your assistance in advance.have a marvelous day![xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On may 18, 2011, my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid stalled with a loud pop and no power while pulling out at a busy intersection.the car was on a hill and i had to let it "coast" in neutral backward down the hill to turn into a less busy street.it would not start nor would the engine run.i had to tow it to the toyota dealership where all my servicehas been performed on the scheduled basis.it took over a week to diagnose the problem as an inverter failure with an estimated repair at approximately $9000.the car is less than 5 years old with 160,000 miles but in excellent shape.upon research, i noted that there are issues with the 2006 model highlander hybrid inverter system that may warrant investigation/recall.
On june 9, 2011 at approximately 11:00pm central time, my family (wife, two daughters, one son and i) were driving our 2006 toyota highland hybrid down i65 about 20 miles nw of lafayette, indiana.we suddenly lost power and could not drive the car.we were going about 70mph and luckily there were no cars around us at the time, as we had extreme difficulty in steering the car and struggled to pull it off to the side of the road.it said something on the screen about check vsd and hybrid system.the engine continued to whirl, but we could not start car or do anything with it.we called a tow truck & waited in the dark on side of interstate 65 to wait for them to pick us up.it took about 45 minutes to get the tow truck there and for someone to come pick us up.we definitely felt lucky to get off of the highway without getting hurt as this area had no lights and was very dark (except for the red lights on the wind mills all around us).we went to a hotel in lafayette and the tow truck dropped the car off at the dealership.the next morning, the dealership sent a courtesy car to pick me up & take me over there.i spoke with the service department and they said they would evaluate the problem.i told him it might be the inverter, as my father owned a lexus rx400 hybrid and the inverter on his car failed and lexus gave him the part.the service department told me that he personally had never changed an inverter, so he did not think it was that.i rented a car and my family and i continued our trip to florida.a couple of days later, the toyota dealership called me and said they had to take the engine apart and it could be an expensive repair just to figure out what was wrong.he thought it might be rodent damage.days later he called back and said that it was in fact the inverter and that the repair would cost me $9,600.00.i went online & determined that many people with 2006 toyota highlanders hybrids with vin# similar to mine have had the same issue.
Getting on freeway on ramp heard "bang" and car went dead. No brakes, steering or any function. Managed to pull off and call tow truck. Toyota said the "inverter" blew and all electrical function was lost. They replaced the inverter and said they never saw this before. Car has been ok since.
While driving my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid on the interstate highway i lost all power and the engine shut off i had to cost the vehicle across three lanes of high speed traffic to get to the side of the road while almost getting hit by a passenger bus.all power was gone and vehicle would not start. Had vehicle towed to a dealer.was informed the power inverter system had over heated and fried.just the parts for a new inverter were quoted at $9,000.
The vehicle shut off while stopped at a light and had to be towed. Dealer service notes that inverter failed along with component that goes with it. Vehicle non-functional.
I found some info in a forum where multiple people have the same complaints about leaking around the axle.i was informed that the right axle seal needs replacement when i took my vehicle to the dealership for a multi-point inspection.i'm not sure if this is something that happens over time but it seems like it's happened to others who have noticed it before the warranty expiration and it was covered under the powertrain warranty.i purchased an extended warranty but it has expired and i was never told about this issue while my vehicle was under warranty.
While driving at speed on the highway the inverter/converter failed the vehicle was coasted to a stop on the highway shoulder. Now again on 04/28/2011 with 88,856 miles on the vehicle the same failure has occurred while acceleration up-hill on the highway at about 40 mph. Most of the damaged components (inverter/converter & an ecu) where covered by warranty. I am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle and my wife continuing to drive it even though it has been repaired again.
Driving in 6 lanes of heavy traffic we heard a 'thunk' and lost all power.i wrestled the vehicle to get it to coast off of the road.car was towed to toyota dealer where it was found that the inverter needed to be replaced.cost was $7600, after a substantial discount from the dealer, who was obviously embarrassed about charging so much for a single part.the incident could have caused an accident, since all power and electrically assisted driving functions failed simultaneously.fortunately it didn't.subsequently i found that toyota had upgraded their inverters beginning in 2007.we have also received in 2011 from toyota an "interim safety recall notice" for the inverter, but have heard nothing since.
Hybrid inverter failure.accelerating from stoplight to enter highway ramp.loud bang and all lights on dash came on.engine continued running but no propulsion.had it towed to dealer and informed it was a hybrid inverter failure, and would cost $10,000 to repair. We are now looking at class action lawsuits.
While driving the vehicle up a slight incline in the street after driving about 10 miles, it suddenly stopped moving.the engine was still on but the car would not go forward or backwards.the message on the dash was first check csv (or vsc) and then check hybrid system.the police had to push the car out of the intersection and the car was hauled to the toyota dealer.i have not heard from them in 6 days what the problem is.
While driving on a major highway and in the fast lane going approximately 75/80 mph my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid died and failed to drive. The panel on the dash had a red ! exclamation point, and said check hybrid system and check vsc system. I was able to navigate my vehicle to the right breakdown shoulder to call for a tow. Tried to start my vehicle several times and it would not start, but the hazard lights and instrument panel continued to light giving evidence my new 12v battery was functioning properly. Called toyota motor usa and asked what recalls they have listed for my vehicle and they asked for my vin. They told me the electrical inverter assembly was covered for my vin. They gave me the number of a tow company to call and told me it was covered by toyota and i'd have a rental waiting for me. I had it towed to my local dealership as directed, they fixed several other recall issues but not this one, so when i drove off the lot the car died again. I managed to start the vehicle and drive it back across the highway into the dealership. After speaking with toyota corporation usa again, they apologized and said they misinformed me and that my vehicle was not part of that recall. However, they paid for my tow and for my rental for 5 days (thus far). My case number given from toyota corp is 1607053248. I read online there is a class action suit regarding this issue. Karl and irina gaal vs. Toyota motor sales, u.s.a., inc., a california corporation. Via atty mike arias. Toyota's customer experience has put in a request for me to speak with a supervisor and the toyota dealership's gm in my area is also working on this issue as it's still pending.
As i accelerated from a stop at a side street to enter highway traffic, i was nearly rear ended by a large truck when the hh inverter failed. The car simply suddenly failed to respond with no advance warning. Several dashboard symbols lit up, including check hybrid system,'and i was only able to steer to side of the road. It would not restart and was towed to the dealer.the dealer checked for recalls and said there were none. I mentioned the june 2011 notice we'd received, and that we were told that the part would not be available until jan. 2012. We did not receive more information from toyota and called the dealer in jan. For an appointment.after a brief inspection, we were told the part was not defective and no replacement necessary.' we had been extra cautious and limited the use of our hh for months, and were disappointed that there was no effort to examine the part earlier or verify the conditions of use of the vehicle.after the car was towed in april 2012, the dealer said we needed a part, which they ordered and installed at no cost to us within a few days. The manager said that it was a very expensive part, took a long time to install, and that we were "lucky to have the warranty."' there was no mention of the inverter recall but the invoice indicated that there was a "boj recall."there may have been an earlier clue: on dec. 1, 2011 the same dashboard indicators (check hybrid system and vrc) lit up in the morning when i went to start it and couldn't. We asked dealer about recalls, mentioned the upcoming scheduled notification (jan. 2012), but were told there were none, and that problem was the battery. This may or may not have been related, but i wonder if the dealership ever considered the inverter issue in its analysis. This 2006 hh had only 25,259 miles at time of failure, only 1 owner, and rcvd regular maintenance from dealer.
My wife andi were travelling on i-95 (southbound) towards richmond, va. My wife was the driver. We were steadilytravelling at a speed... Between 65 and 70 in the left lane (required speed limit). All of a sudden, with no warning, the panel lights started blinking and the power to the car was shut off. My wife was screaming because she was not able to control or effectively apply brakes.she tried and pulled car off the road barely and we pushed it off to a safe side. This could have resulted in a serious accidentif we were travelling in the middle lane.thecar was left overnight and towed to toyota dealer. The dealer called back and gave a quote of $10000because the hybrid inverter have to replaced. I mentioned the recall on the inverter. The dealer said the recall does not cover my issue.there is a recall on your website -what action or recourse do i have.the original owner of the car replaced the inverter at 16200 miles. Evidently all the 2006 inverters are defective. My question is this ---why your department is toyota to get away with such a serious defect?
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.i am now looking at a $15000 repair bill with toyota and luckily my family and i were not burned alive or in an accident resulting in fatalities.
My wife was driving the car home after grocery shopping and the car just quit. She coasted to the side of the road and called me. I arrived and tried to start the car with no luck. Finally called a tow truck and had it towed to the toyota dealer. They inspected the car on tuesday (sep 17,2013) and said the inverter was bad and that a replacement would be $8,500. I asked them to check recalls etc... With the regional rep. They are awaiting a small part to see if that will cause the inverter to work properly. My biggest concern was the car just quit without warning while driving down the road!
While driving my 2006 highlander hybridin seabrook texas on march 5, after acceleratingto approximately 40 miles per hour. The car lost all power and the power steering went out. The car then had to be towed to dealership. It looks like there is an investigation open into this issue. Nhtsa # pe11005.
(2006 toyota highlander hybrid)pulling onto 4 lane (2 lanes divided by concrete barrier) highway merging into 55+ mph traffic. Accelerated to about 30-35 mph and heard a "clunk". Car started to coast without any acceleration (gasoline engine still running). Unfortunately this was at a complicated intersection where several roads intersect without room for a shoulder. I was able to drift to the right most lane, where entering traffic fromintersecting road used. I was left stranded without any control over forward movement.the repair cost is in excess of $18,000. Apparent need for a complete replacement of the hybrid system (inverter and drive system). The "blue book" value might be in the $15-16,000 range.
I pulled out from a private parking lot onto a busy highway. As i accelerated, the car make a noise and everything stopped.there were no warning lights.-nothing. I managed to get the car over to the right and turn immediately where it into a gas station that allowed the car to coast downhill to where it stopped.the car was towed to the toyota dealership.on the 2nd day, we were told the transmission and the inverter converter-hybrid system both went out.although they told us this should not happen - one or the other can go out but not both.it would cost 14,000 dollars to fix. Now they tell us we can sell our nice 2006 car for scrap at auction.
There was fire in the inverter assembly.the wiring harness for the inverter and the transmission were completely cooked and melted.the professional opinion of a toyota national engineer is that the generator in the trans axle surged and caused a fire melting the components.how can this go un-investigated with so many of these vehicles on the road.my family and i could have been burned alive or in a fatal crash due to this completely unsafe system.how can toyota continue to say they are all about safety when they will not do anything about issues like this.they have sent me a $16,000 bill for this issue that is completely a product of their poor and unsafe vehicle.
My son was driving and the vehicle stopped on him in the middle of the road with no warning or power steering.vehicle had to be towed to the dealership.was informed by the dealership that the hybrid generator had shorted and needed $7,300.00 worth of repairs.i am very concerned that this vehicle is dangerous, if he was on a very busy road and this vehicle were to have stopped on him as suddenly as it did that day he could of possibly been rear-ended and seriously injured.this vehicle has been a part of several recalls with this same type of issue, but toyota has refused my request for this vehicle to be repaired or issue a recall with this issue.
I purchased a 2006 toyota hybrid highlander from alexandria toyota. Alexandria, va. Over the years since purchase, i have noticed problems with a peculiar "forward thrust movement" with active breaking and have had it in the shop specifically for this in 2007, as well as mentioned it at all manufacturer checkup times.the dealer downloaded some new toyota ?drive train computerized program once (?2007) to correct the problem, but the problem intermittently continues.here is a specific example which occurred christmas eve when applying the brakes prior to the stop sign at the end of our street. I applied the brakes but the car did not stop, instead it "thrust itself", for lack of better word, further forward while breaks were applied, forcing me to slam on the brakes to avoid busy cross street oncoming traffic. Upon slamming the breaks all the way down and holding, the car reacted correctly and stopped. Inches away from a car traveling at 35 mph or more. Our street road was not wet nor did it have ice: the car motion was not one of a slippery slide. The ambient temperature was 40f. My teens were in the car, and the passenger seated teen observed the situation. She has similarly reported this tendency to "go forward" with braking rather than slow, and the need to press hard. I was naturally upset at this near miss occurrence christmas eve.i personally have had this happen at least a half a dozen times as i can recall since purchase. I called toyota when it first happened to report it without satisfaction. I went to my dealer without correction or recognition of it being a problem. The recent reports on fellow toyota brands have me worried. Any car that goes forward rather than stop under certain conditions when breaks are applied is worrisome. Please include your evaluation of the highlander hybrid in your review. Is toyota aware and not telling us?i want nhtsa to know about this and i appreciate any help you have to offer.
My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid loses all power on ice orany 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 offmy driveway when i encountered an icy patch.i had no control.upon entering a freeway via an icy entrance ramp, my car lost all power while entering traffic and i was forced to coast to the shoulder in a very dangerous situation.
Since i owned the car in speeds between 40 and 45 mph there is a hesitation back and fourth this is a hybrid highlander 2006 reported it twice no fix yet.
We bought a new 2006 toyota highlander hybrid in 2005 and, from time to time since we bought it, the accelerator pedal kind of sticks or surges in certain driving conditions. When you try to reduce speed by taking your foot off the gas pedal. It sometimes does not immediately respond, it takes a few seconds to reduce speed and sometimes actually surges a little, which it also does sometimes when you are driving at a consistent speed. I thought it had to do with the hybrid feature and just sort of learned to be sensitive to it and hit the brakes if it needed it, but this sounds like what is going on with other models subject to the recall and, as our model is not subject to the recall, i am concerned about it. Please advise.
My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid loses all power on ice orany 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 offmy driveway when i encountered an icy patch.i had no control.upon entering a freeway via an icy entrance ramp, my car lost all power while entering traffic and i was forced to coast to the shoulder in a very dangerous situation.
In july of 2009 i noticed a tear on both front leather seats, in almost the same spot, on the side of each seat.we take very good care of our car and we are not overweight.toyota will not replace or repair the seats.even though it is very clear this is a defect.both front seats with tears in the same location?we paid extra for the "limited' edition which includes 'high quality leather seats'.we have another car with 500,000 thousand miles on it (not a toyota) and the seats show no signs of tearing.we had a toyota salesman call us and wanted to know if we wanted to trade in our 2006 highlander for a new one and the answer is no.we have already had to have the headlights replaced because they had melted in the middle of the headlight due to the daytime running lights.toyota paid for the labor but we had to pay for the headlights.with toyota going through so much bad press, one would think they would bend over backwards for customer service, do the right thing, so that people would want to buy toyota again.are there other complaints about this and if so, why won't toyota help out?we will now have to pay a car interior shop to repair the tears on both seats, not happy with that.it is a shame because all in all we are very pleased with our highlander hybrid.
In june 2014 we heard a squeaking noise when we put the car in drive and the brakes were applied while we were on a trip. Two days after we returned the"check vsc system" came on and the car would not start.. The dealer said it was due to the battery. We replaced it and the warning light went away. However, three months later the noise is back. The dealer (different one) said the brake actuator needs replacement. Very expensive repair costing $3,600. After doing research, i saw many complaints (and a recall) for this defective part in other toyota vehicles. Toyota needs to do a recall for the highlander as well. Our car has been meticulously maintained. We bought it new. Very unhappy.
My speed was about 30 mph; speed limit was 40mph. I was driving north-bound approaching an intersection. Up ahead, i saw that traffic was stopping and the light was red. I had plenty of time to slow to a stop, and i started to even though i was back about 15 car lengths from the cars ahead. When i started pushing on the brake, my car immediately 'died' but the car kept rolling forward, even though i confirmed my foot was on the brake.i was very startled that the car kept rolling with brake applied.before i could think about what to do next, the car then rumbled and shook, and the engine made a revving sound.then the car just sped up incrementally faster and faster even as i desperately continued to shove hard on the brake. I yelled "what's it doing?' i quickly wondered if i should pull the key out of the ignition but felt that was the wrong thing to do.as the car went faster, i went into absolute panic.i could not stop the car.i didn't know how to miss hitting anyone. I was desperate to avoid cars, but i was completely unable to stop my car even as i continued pushing hard on the brake.then i hit the car in front of me at the light.i truly believe this was an unintended brake acceleration.i am deeply compelled to report this so that the cause and resolution may be found before others are seriously hurt or killed.i suffered a fractured back and was in the hospital 4 days; and driver i ran into was hurt as well requiring hospital attention.both the 3rd party company for toyota who downloaded the data box and toyota say the brakes were not applied; that is not factually untrue!the data computer print-out shows what took place prior to the impact.in fact, it shows that the accelerator continued to accelerate up to the point of impact which tells us that the computer took over the actions of the car and disengaged the brakes.
The brake actuator module failed in 2013 and the replacement module failed again in 20018.
Brakes stopped working then grabbing. Very dangerous! needs to be a recall on the actuator.
I have a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid limited. The brakes started working improperly. We had it checked out by local toyota dealership. The mechanic saidthe abs acuator needed to be replaced. My wife and i done some research, this componentis suppose to last the life of vehicle. From what i've seen online toyota will not step up to the plate and recall this part because of cost! this is a vital safety part and cost should not even be part if the equation. To replace this part it costs $2500 to $3500 thruogh the dealership we went to.we can not replace family members if something bad happens. Some one please help , this will end up costing some one their life! the vihicle was in motion when the brake pedal got very hard and would not engage the brakes at all. We almost hit a vehicle in front of us, at the last minute brakes engaged and no incident happened. We have parked the car ever since and will not drive it until toyotarecalls part!
I was stopped at a traffic light at the off-ramp of east-bound 202/mcqueen rd exit. My right foot was on the brake pedal, when the vehicle began to accelerate unexpectedly and hit the rear of vehicle stopped in front of me. As i realized the collision, i pressed the brake harder deliberately (while the car in front of me had started to move further), and to my horror my car continued to accelerate despite my depressing the brake pedal. I consciously checked my feet to ensure i was pressing the brakes and not the accelerator. My car continued to strangely & unexpectedly accelerate until it hit the same car in front of me again the 2nd time at the traffic intersection. After the 2nd collision, my car stopped and i pulled over to the side of the mcqueen road.
Abs system failed at 180,000 miles , mechanics stated this should never happen,i was driving when abs brake light came on and continues to stay on, and on 6/10/17 my abc light is on,and unable to push brake petal down , unable to get car to come to a stop.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Brake actuator assembly is malfunctioning, and is causing the vehicle charging system light to activate which in turn does not allow you to start the vehicle.i was told that if i was to continue driving with the malfunction, i could lose my breaking system while driving.toyota is aware of this problem, and refuses to do a recall on my vehicle.the cost to repair is over $2100.faulty braking system should be a priority for toyota.
Dashboard warning lights came on all at the same time and stayed on.went to diagnose repair and they said it needs a new brake actuator.upon investigating, i see that toyota extended the warranty for 10 years but it expired on dec 31 2017.upon reflection, we have felt the brakes occasionally become very stiff and hard to stop the vehicle while in motion.the mechanic says it is because of the actuator issue.i feel this safety issue, albeit rather old, is a known issue to toyota and they should provide some recourse for the repair. I have included the diagnostic showing diagnostic codes and mechanic evaluation.
I already replace the brake actuator with a cost of $2,600.00, after a year it fail again. As researching in the internet i found out this is a major problem with the 2006 highlander hybrid. All the warning lights came on. The actuator is priming every 15 seconds.
My abs pump/actuator started making a weird sound and runs a lot. I was told that it needs to be replaced and was quoted $3200. I have a check vsc message, brake light, and abs light on now as well.
When coming to a stop the brakes randomly surge instead of stopping. After a van rear ended my car at a stoplight, the tendency to surge increased and caused two rear end collisions within a few months. Toyota claims there is nothing wrong with it. Codes were documented, but i feel this is an issue that needs to be addressed beyond the manufacturer. It is especially prone to the surge when brakes are hit suddenly on city or highway streets.it feels as though the computer cannot decide whether to charge the battery or brake and that hesitation is frightening!
While driving on a residential road the brake system failed to properly stop the car. This issue first happened in january 2017. At that time i took the car in and had the brake actuator assembly replaced under a limited service recall by toyota and the replacement actuator assembly also failed within 18 months. While driving through a residential area the brakes again failed to stop the car, making a grinding noise and jerking to a halt after pressure applied to the brake pedal. Because the actuator assembly was replaced under the limited service recall toyota denies any culpability in the failure of the replacement part and refuses to offer further assistance.
Ligths came on for abs and brake while trying to stop vehicle. Toyota dealer here in florida wants to replace actuator braking system at my cost $ 2,850including labor.
Brake acuatotor failed. Abs system failure. Loss of brakes!!!!!
In november, 2013, the vsc system warning light and several other lights ("abs")came on in the car. A warning noise remains on at all times since then...the same sound that comes on if you fail to fasten your seat belt. The dealership tested the system and determined it needs a new brake actuator part which with labor comes to over $2,000.00. I filed complaints with toyota and other national groups to no avail. I recently was notified of another toyota recall and came on this site and discovered an identical incident (nhtsa id number:10562656.)please investigate this matter and advise of the findings as it apparently is a growing issue and risk experienced and documented by owners.
Check vsc system came on, then off, it happens a lot took it to a dealer they found nothing now the warning is on all the time, took it to the dealer and now they want $2,600.00.
The brake actuator pump failed and was replace under the warrantee extension zg1.the replacement brake actuator pump failed but toyota will not cover it. It is a very expensive defective part. When the part fails many systems are impacted especially the brakes.
There's an engine surge, slight but still can be felt, when applying the brakes. The surge is intermittent but the surge is felt often. Example: after take off from a stop the next time the brakes are applied there'll be a slight bump, as if the accelerator is stepped on at the same time the brakes are applied. There's no high rev, just a bump.
Took 2006 toyota hybrid highlander in for a popping sound and vsc light , abs brake lights on.the toyota dealertold me it needed a new absaccumulator for $ 28881.71 . Iwas told this was dangerous that brakes could fail !!! upon looking i find this to be a problem with others ... Time for a recall !!!!!!!!!!
In october 2013 i had a "check vsc system" warning light.upon taking it to the dealership, they said it was due to the battery and replaced it and the warning light went away.however, over the next few months, we started noticing a "squeaking" sound coming from the area underneath the front of the car when the car was in drive but the brakes were applied.yesterday, the same "check vsc system" warning popped up, only now it was accompanied by a number of other lights on the dash, including "abs" "brake" the "tire pressure (!)" and one other light on the left side to the upper right of the "ready" text.the dealer has just told me there were two computer codes, one is c1241.they said the previous dealer did not dig deep enough into the issue in october, and that the braking system was not getting enough pressure.the brake actuator needs replacement, the part is $1,800 and with labor and taxes the bill comes to over $2,400.based on other research i have done today this seems to be a growing issue that many owners are facing.
I have been having problems with my breaks not working! im an extremely scared to drive my vehicle now i dont want my family hurt or others in the road it is a big safety concern that toyota needs to address until it has been completed on all vehicles! toyota has diagnosed it as the break accumulater as defective! the cost is 3000 i just can belive this hasn't been fixed on all vehicles!. I really hope we can get this done soon so i can drive my vehicle again!
Upon starting my car, the check vsc system, brake and abs lights came on.i turned of the the engine and the warnings went away.about three weeks later, as i was driving down the freeway at 70mph, the warning lights suddenly appeared.took the car to the dealership and was told i need a new battery.next days, as i was driving down the freeway, again out the warning lights suddenly appeared.too it back to the dealer and three days later they tell me i needed to fix the brake actuator and the cost would be over 4k.out of nowhere, the brakes just fail.we can't afford to have the car fixed.
As i pulled out of the parking lot of a hotel the check vcs system, check hybrid system, check awd system warnings began to illuminate and alternate. The master warning light, slip indicator light, check engine warning light and the electronically controlled brake system warning light were all illuminated as well. The car would drive, however, the power steering and abs were not working. I was able to drive the car to the closest toyota dealership. I was originally told that the car simply needed a new battery. Once the battery was replaced, i was told that the ecu for the abs system had died and would need to be replaced at the cost of $2000. When i mentioned the recall and the fact that the symptoms were directly in line with the recall notice for the imp i was told that while my vin fell under the boj recall, the specific serial # of my imp did not. I was also told that this was not the problem my car was having. When i asked whether the serial numbers of the d1m recall were checked i was told this was an "interim recall" and that they were not authorized to do repairs on this one yet so they couldn't check. Research has indicated that an imp failure can cause and ecu failure. Furthermore, an ecu failure would not have caused the system to go into fail safe mode as it did. I have a toyota case #, but they have told me there is nothing they can do.
I was on highway the light( brake vsc abs..) then i heard noise i try to push the break didn't stop and i am glad that i manage to slow it down. I take it to mechanic and he told me this because some kind of abs brake accumulator and related issues. There have been a couple instances where i'm pressing the brake pedal and it starts to slow down, then feels like the brakes release, then grab again slowing the vehicle to a stop. I've almost crashed a couple times. I've heard and read of many people having the same issue with this system and some have even had accidents due to this. To me, i dont have $4000 to fix the problem and rigt know i am student and i dont know what to do, it shouldberecall. Also, when turning the key to on, the accumulator has started making a loud buzzing noise for 10-15 seconds. Please, please consider this system for immediate recall
Intermittently, while driving down the road, all of the dash lights come on, there is a high beeping sound, and the brakes stopped functioning properly. The brakes either need to be matched with extreme force or the brakes will slam by barely touching the brake pedal.toyota acknowledges that this is an issue and offered a warranty extension to owners of this vehicle. I purchased the vehicle after the extension was offered and haven't had issues until recently. I am concerned for not only my safety but the safety of my family.i have been a toyota fan for all of my adult life. However, after dealing with this issue and being quoted $2000 to fix it, i would offer advice to anybody or not to buy a toyota or at least not a toyota hybrid. Buyer and driver beware!
We purchased a toyota highlander with the hopes of getting a reliable transportation vehicle due to its high ratings and reported reliability...sadly, i was mistaken when the abs brakes failed to respond and i nearly got into a horrible accident driving the car on the highway. Upon getting the vehicle looked at, it was ascertained that the abs actuator assembly was to blame. The cost!!!!!!!!! $1,900 and no recall on a part that should last the lifetime of the vehicle!!!!!! i could of been killed in this faulty contraption due to manufacturers negligence.
Vehicle makes loud noise after shifting when you release the brake.was told abs pump needs to be replaced for $3200 from toyota dealer
When applying the brake pedal the car producesa chirping / crunch noise and it slips a tad.this happens when the car is on or off, moving or stopped.on a recent service visit, the dealer said that it's likely the brake actuator and to just drive with it until it produces an error code.online, i read that toyota had created an "extended warranty for this issue, but would only fix it if it produced an error code.that "extended warranty" is now passed and my car still hasn't produced the code.this has got to be a safety issue.
2006 highlander hybrid, 34,000 miles bought used. Fairly often when i apply the brakes at lower speeds, the suv surges forward like the brakes have released for a moment and then have reapplied. It is dangerous. I took the car to lee's toyota (on 03/03/12) for recall not related to this.they told me there was some air in the braking system, the mechanic fixed. And i will not be charged for.the rotors needed to be cut and pads changed.wheni got home itook the wheels off and the rotors and pads are fine. The dealerdid not generate the ticket number for the problem. I did not make anything of it because they did not charge me.just the other day while backing up the suv did just that and the bumper ended up on thestop sign pole.i did online research & now i know i'm not the only one with this problem. It'sdefiantly dangerous and it should be recalled.
While driving the vehicle at approx. 60 miles per hour the brake light and vcs system light came on. The warning light also went on. In accordance with the owner's manual, i took the car to an authorized toyota dealership. According to the automobile status report, the abs-hydraulic control assembly: with ecu must be replaced. According to complaints i researched on-line, several complaints have been documented relating to this make, model and abs system. I filed an incident with toyota (reference number: [xxx]).the intake representative who checked with the dealership said this wasn't a recall item and no support was available to extend the warranty on the part. She confirmed that the service department stated that there was no defect in the workmanship.i asked [xxx] (the person i spoke to) if i could take the vehicle for a second opinion relating to the abs part. I also asked for verification that the service department actually checked the part for a defect or is qualified to determine if in fact it is a manufacturers' defect. The dealership quoted that the abs part; brake flush/fluid exchange/bf; engine air filter replacement;a/c service-acs; coolant flush (premium)-cf; and fuel injection service would cost $2,250. I also asked the toyota customer service representative what the battery expectancy on the car is and whether the manufacturer offers any support in terms of the costs.i was told by the dealership that the battery can cost $5,000.00 to replace but the manufacturer may offer some support.i would appreciate your assistance, research and filling of this complaint.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stability control and anti lock brake system warning indicators illuminated. The contact stopped and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was repaired by toyota of hattiesburg (6461 us-98, hattiesburg, ms 39402) in february of 2017, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Was going 50 miles an hour and all my abs and break lights went on. I was lucky i was on a straight away with plenty of space between the me and the car in front of me. What kills me is my children were in the car. I was able to stop eventually and waited hours for a tow truck and ride. I received no information about the warranty extension that toyota supposedly got out to all those who purchased vehicles with this malfunction.
Warranty enhancement letter zg1brakes failed to engage for the owner and a third-party mechanic. Mechanic suggested it was the abs system and recommended to take it to the dealership. I was told of the warranty letter zg1; mechanic at dealership read codes (c1345 and c1368). They attempted a re-calibration but was unsuccessful. The recommendation was to replace the actuator. Toyota corporate was contacted to see if this would fall under the warranty for replacement. They declined replacement because none of the following codes were noted (c1391, c1252, c1253, c1256). The warranty verbiage does not state these codes must be indicated, but instead says they "may be illuminated". My argument is that if there is a known problem with the actuator, regardless of which codes were illuminated, then this component should be replaced by toyota. At this point, i have not been told if it is safe to operate my highlander and depend on the braking system or not.
Vehicle stability control warning light came on.nothing in manual about it.called toyota dealer said no rush to bring it in. Snowstorm delayed me.went in - told dangerous to drive.have to replace the automatic braking actuator - part costs $1800 and 3 hours labor - around $2400 - the car only has 130k on it.brake was slipping day i got to the dealer unless i pressed harder than normal.
Dealer stated that brake actuator needs to be replaced.brakes are not working< vsc light on< noise< $3200.00 to fix??? no recall?
Mechanic put new brakeson all four wheels.when done the : maintenance vsc message; traction control; abs; and brake lights came on.three other mechanics looked at it and concluded that the accumulator wasnot working property.i was able to confirm this diagnostic through many exact same complaints on your site..also, all the brake components were severely rusted causing an added time to do the parts out. To date there has not been an accident; but the problem in new york is car won't pass yearly inspectionbecause of other filed complaints the next stop is the dealership apparently if i can get there safely.(i'm another person onsocial securitywithout large amounts of cash ~$2000 - $5000 to spend on a car that is now depreciated to ~ $4500.)this safety issue needs to be a recall
2006 highlander hybrid, check hybrid system,check vsc light, brake and abs light all on permanently and my brakes aren't working. I was fortunate noone got hurt.. It was really dangerous when you press the brake and it doesn't stop. ... From what i read abs accumulator which cost 3k+ to replace and the hybrid inverter which cost 5k+ to replace.nhtsa please issue a recall on this issues.
Abs brake accumulator failure.vsc warning light.code c139190k miles.$3000 repair. Abs pump fails so you have less braking force on heavy suv at highway speed...all 2006 highlander hybrid and lexus 400h impacted.toyota internally acknowledged this and redesigned the accumulator for the new highlander.no recall due to the significant cost of accumulator.
Brake actuator / accumulator loosing pressure.actuator motor runs all the time now and at times results in loss of braking.loss of braking has occurred both in motion as well as at a stop.one time also right after car was turned on and shifted into reverse with brakes applied the car moved in reverse even with brakes applied.we can no longer drive the car due to a safety concern for ourselves, children, and other people on the road.this temporary loss of braking could kill someone.repair is $2500 at the dealer essentially rendering the car a financial total loss.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the brakes where depressed when suddenly the all the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated and the vehicle failed to stop.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs modulator valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, there was clicking noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The anti-lock brake system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tustin toyota in tustin, california that diagnosed the vehicle as anti-lock brake system failure and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
I was pregnant and driving with 2 small children when the lights on my dashboard came on about vsc and a loud ringing happened and then i tried to brake at the stop light and they were so difficult to push i barely stopped in time to avoid an accident. Was told it was the abs system and that toyota is aware of this but put stipulations on an extended warranty rather than recall so it's too late for most to get fixed and be covered. This is a huge safety issue and expensive fix toyota needs to stand behind.
While traveling on a mountain highway my toyota highlander started making an extremely loud squealing noise from underneath the dash. All of the warning lights on the dash came on and remained on. I lost braking power and pedal went extremely hard. Vehicle brakes locked up while going downhill and vehicle spun out of control. Almost hit an oncoming vehicle coming from the opposite direction. Brakes have been malfunctioning since, vehicle is currently not being driven.
My 2006 highlander hybrid has been making a squeaking noise at the end of a moderately hard stop. It also makes the same sound sometimes when beginning to move after start-up and the brakes are released. I took my vehicle to a shop to have them inspect the problem.they said it was the abs actuator control module making the noise. The service representative said that toyota is aware of the problem and there is a technical service bulletin regarding it, but they have done nothing to correct the problem.they also said that any problem involving the abs system was a potential hazard if the brakes failed completely as a result.at this point, i don't know if i should continue driving the vehicle.the part is over $2700 to replace.with labor, the cost is about $3200.i read online that abs actuators have been an issue in highlander hybrids, but nothing has been done by toyota.
Driving and brakes failed.luckily, was able to pull over avoiding dangerous accident. Dealer states that this is the brake actuator and requests $2500 to fix. Research hows that this is a known issue for years and should have an action for recall.
On 12/02/13 the brake light and vcs system light came on. The warning light also went on and a beep noise inside the cabin, brakes does not function (breaks not responding).i took the car to an authorized toyota dealership.according to the dealer codes (c1241 low or high power supply voltage, c1256 accumulator low pressure, and c1391 abnormal leak in accumulator) must be replaced the actuator assy, b part no. 4405048190.actuator was replaced on 12/28/13 at $1,495 with tax for $ 1,600 and labor cost of $333.84. Ust be replaced. On 05/25/15 again the brake light and vcs system light came on. The warning light also went on and a beep noise inside the cabin, brakes does not function (no break). I took the car to an authorized toyota dealership for a diagnostic and i pay $64.20. Again they mentioned that for a second time the actuator assy, b part no. 4405048190 needs a replacement. I ask for the guarantee and only was valid for 1 year. Diagnostic trouble codes report (abs/vsc/trac), codes (c1252 break booster pump motor on time abnormally long, c1256, accumulator low pressure, c1391, abnormal leak in accumulator).i think that there is an electronic problem with the 2006 highlander hybrid and they do not know what the cause since is in a 6 years period the actuator assy was replaced and less than 1.5 year again the same part (actuator assy) needs replacement, current price is $2,000. I cannot use the car the brakes are not responding and i can have an accident.
My brakes began making a lot of noise while parked or stationary. The local toyota dealer diagnosed the malfunction as the brake actuary assembly. I did some research and it turns out this is a recognized problem with 2006-7 toyota highlander hybrids and in response toyota extended the warranty perioduntil december 2017 to compensate. However, i wasn't aware of this defect until recently, just a few months after the end of the extended warranty period. Why wasn't a recall issued for something as important to safety as the brakes?
Loud squeaky noise from abs actuator every time brake pedal depressed. Was told $2,000+ to fix and now i hear it is a very common problem with my vehicle. Time for a recall!
While attempting to make a stop at an intersection during city driving the brake pedal became very hard to press down and several warning lights came on my vehicle dashboard. At first, the problem was intermittentbut progressively got worst over continued driving. I took my vehicle to my local toyota dealer for inspection. The service manager informed me that i had a problem with the abs brake system module and the repair was about $2,600.00. I parked the vehicle because it was no longer safe to drive and to many close calls. Later i found out that this 2006 toyota highlander hybrid and several proceeding model years had a very extensive consumer complaint number for this very same abs brake system concern. I contacted the service manager at the same local toyota dealership about a warranty at which time the service manager informed me that my warranty expired which i never was informed. It seems to me personally this is how the air bag safety problem was over looked on these vehicles until consumers lost their lives on faulty consumer products that got progressively worst over time. Several of the other import manufacture have offered recalls on the very same abs system brake concern. Toyota has yet to offer a recall several model years into this safety concern with the abs brake system. If we as consumers can't stop our vehicles while driving on the city streets or highways accidents happen and people die. This safety concern has gone on long enough with thousands of complaints over the years for the same abs brake system concern. There must be a much better job at protecting the consumer safety from continued safety concerns not being addressed by toyota. All the other import manufactures have step up with recalls, whats taking toyota manufactures so long afteryears of the same safety concerns. Please help us with this abs brake system concern.
Driving from austin to san antonio mostly at 70mph. Noticed brake, abs, slip indicator and low pressure tire indicator lights came on. Stopped to check under hood, braking was normal. Brake fluid levels were normal but abs actuator seem to be cycling even while motionless. Tested braking and experienced no problem. Drove back to austin. Took car to dealer the next day, was told it was a leak in the actuator body and it had to be replaced. Cost $3580.00. Have deferred repairs.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was applied and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a planter pot. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v112000 (vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign id number: 10v499000 (service brakes, hydraulic ).the approximate failure mileage was 58,160.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brakes would stop abruptly and in some occasions would case the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hybrid brake actuator had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The vin was not available.
Step on brake pedal, hit a small bump in road, brakes let go for a second and then grab.it's like you hit a patch of ice.this has been happening since i got the car. I went onto the edmunds forum http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/5357/toyota/highlander-hybrid/highlander-hybrid-brake-problems/p5and counted over 350 exact same complaints for 2006 highlander hybrids, including many fender benders.
Having problems with the abs module actuator. Brakes are soft and locking up at lower speeds. This seems to be a known problem with the hybrids both highlander andprius.
Brake actuator was making a lot of noises starting in 8/2017 when i bought the car.actuator problem lights came on in 3/2018, i don't know if they came on before i owned car.when i took car into dealer on 9/8/2017 they told me noise was normal and there was no problems with brakes.on 4/2/2018 vsc/abs/brake/traction lights came on and toyota told me i had to replace brake actuator.i opened case # 1804022826 with toyota who told me i was responsible to pay for repair.thousands of dollars later i have a new brake actuator that doesn't make any sounds at all.
Brakes started making loud grunting noises and felt odd and a bit less responsive; extremely loud noises when brake pedal was pushed hard; lots of buzzing when doors were opened (related to the abs); took vehicle to local dealer who failed to diagnose the problem then took to independent repair shop and was told that this has been seen somewhat frequently in toyota hybrids.there was even a toyota bulletin about the issue.had to replace the abs hydraulic unit - issue was also with the brake actuator.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not mad aware of problem.the approximate mileage at time of failure was 131,326.
First a loud ringing happened and car would not stop. We have serviced car regularly, brakes are new, but car does not stop.trying to brake at the intersection, stop light and highlander would not stop.put us in danger almost led me into accident, was told it was the abs system and that toyota is aware of this. This is a huge safety design issue and expensive fix toyota needs to fix their design flaws.there is not physical contact or wear and tear on the part for it to fail.ms. Deborah huston at toyota stone walls the process to get this resolved. She claims toyota is not aware of these issues, but the nhtsa records show customers have been complaining for a long time and that they know.
The check vsc warning sign is on.the dealer ran the diagnostics that indicated the abs brake actuator and pump should be replaced due to leaking and fatigue failure.
While driving home from work in normal free-flowing traffic conditions on the freeway, several lights came on the dash indicating brake issues including vsc, abs, skid, parking brake light.continued to cautiously drive home, brakes seemed ok.had our non-dealer mechanic look at the brakes all were fine and had recently been replaced.he could not find a brake issue.took to the local toyota dealer and one code came up c1391 "abnormal leak in accumulator" and was told i needed a new brake actuator at the cost of $3273.00.diagnostic cost $138.00.additional information on diagnostic paperwork from dealer says,"check for dtc's found c1391, check for fluid leaks, could not find leaks, check accumulator pressure voltage (3.5 v), depressed pedal 4-5 times accumulator pressure drops below 3.0 v, recommend replace brake/abs actuator".other notes, some part of hybrid system seems to be cycling every few minutes.over the years, when braking, there have been times where they "jump" or don't grab during brake pressure and after reading have found this complaint with other owners.i see that the camry and the lexus have both had this part recalled/replaced by toyota and wondering why, when this is likely the same hybrid system and component, that toyota will not step up to the plate and offer this replacement part for owners for free or at a discount?the other vehicles have had accidents as a result of this part and toyota should step up to the plate on the highlander hybrid.
Abs brake accumulator failure at 98,958 miles. Dealer wants $3000 for repair. It looks like all 2006 highlander hybrids, some lexus models are impacted. Toyota knows what is going on and they have even redesigned the accumulator for the new highlander with a different part number. Toyota will not issue a recall due to the significant cost of accumulator.
When applying brakes to slow down for a stop sign or red light, the vehicle will lunge forward or accelerate until thebrake is applied harder/pedal pushed down further.this has been described in other complaints as unintended acceleration when the brake is applied.it also feels as if the brakes are applied and the vehicle begins to slow down, however, once it slows to about 10-15 miles per hour, the car accelerates forwards or the brakes some release themselves even though the brake pedal is continuously held down.
I am getting a "check vsc system" on the dashboard along with a red triangle, orange abs light, orange traction control light, red brake light and orange exclamation mark inside a circle. I have been hearing weird popping noises when braking also.
Brakes disengage momentarily while braking at slow speed. This happens intermittently, and is very disconcerting. The other day it happened on a highway and caused a rear end collision at low speed. This may have been an actual brake failure, but afterward the brakes worked again. We are now afraid to drive the car, and the dealer won't do anything about it because he can't 'replicate' the situation. Online, hundreds of people have posted similar complaints with no remedy.
Anti lock brake actuator making a rapid clicking sound and vehicle displays check vsc systems warning light. This seems to be a common malfunction with toyota hybrid vehicles. The warranty needs to be extended to correct this issue.
Brake actuator failure.my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid limited just had a failure of the brake actuator that was diagnosed by texas toyota grapevine.unfortunately this failure happened after the time that was covered under a warranty enhancement program from toyota for this defective part.i called toyota usa and they said since the part did not fail during the time of the warranty enhancement they will not help.fortunately no one in my family was injured during the failure nor was there any property or bodily injury to anyone else.as expected, i will not buy another toyota since they placed my family's lives in danger due to a known defective part that should have been replaced under a recall.
While stopping or stopped with my foot on the brake pedal, there's a clicking sound. I have found that it's coming from the abs brake accumulator. There have been a couple instances where i'm pressing the brake pedal and it starts to slow down, then feels like the brakes release, then grab again slowing the vehicle to a stop. I've almost crashed a couple times. I've heard and read of many people having the same issue with this system and some have even had accidents due to this. To me, it seems like this would be an ideal candidate for a recall, especially since the repair can be up to $4,000 and most people don't have that much that they can just pay out at a given moment. Also, when turning the key to on, the accumulator has started making a loud buzzing noise for 10-15 seconds. Please consider this system for immediate recall to help prevent any mishaps.
I bought my car 2006 toyota highlander hybrid from a non-toyota dealership last year august. And few months later i started noticing sqeezing noise and since last few months i have noticed a tapping noise whenever i apply break even when car is in stationary.i took car to toyota dealership and they said it seems to be an actuator problem and needs to investigated in detail. I feel it is very dangerous to drive the car as whenever i apply breaks i hear tapping noise.i have also seen post related to same problem from many customers.
I purchased a 2006 highlander hybrid fwd in feb 2018 from hercules police department. Fairly often when i apply the brakes at lower speeds 20-30mph , the suv surges forward like the brakes have released for a moment and then have reapplied. It is dangerous and very disconcerting in close traffic or when going around a corner or circle. Although i have managed not to have a collision, i have come pretty close when driving with a reasonable distance from the car in front. I have described it to toyota, which they denies there is any problem since there is no recall was done. I have had it diagnosed without any problem with the brakes being identified. This is a problem that is noted by many people on the internet who describe the exact problem with my model as well as other hybrids manufactured by toyota. It is a defect that could cause a serious accident if emergency braking is necessary, which at some point we all need to do to be safe on the road. Please address this with toyota.
Check vsc system, brake and abs lights come on, also audible alarm.abs braking does not work.
I purchased the vehicle used in august 2018. In january, warning lights indicated a 'vsc system' problem. The event occurred while i was driving. I researched car repair websites and forums, and discovered that this is often a simple problem with a sensor for the fuel door, or a linkage in the accelerator assembly. I followed instructions, and the light turned off. Over the past six weeks, the lights have returned, usually in association with refueling the vehicle. I took the vehicle to a dealer today, and was informed that an abs actuator was failing. The part is $1700 from toyota, with labor totaling $600. Further research revealed the problem was widespread, but the only remedy was a 'warranty enhancement' that has already expired. I cannot afford this repair, and i was not informed of this issue at purchase. Because this issue was critical for vehicle safety, i felt the need to alert the nhtsa to a continuing problem.
"takata recall" my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid has been making a loud scrapping screeching noise from the left rear brakes. Brake discs and emergency brakes were replaced, but the noise persists. It feels almost as if emergency brakes are activated but the car can still move forward.sound lessens when driving and does not appear when car is in reverse.
Abs system failed at 137,000 miles , mechanics stated this should never happen,i was driving when abs brake light came on and continues to stay on, and on 09/17 my abs and brake light is on,and when i push brake petal down , my car does not stop. Unable to get car to come to a stop. I recently change my brake pads in august and everything was working perfectly untill septamber 20th 2017
I have had to replace the brake actuator on my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid 3 times since 2014.replacing this part is a $2500 - $3000 repair.the first time, we paid out of pocket.the second time, i was told i would have to pay out of pocket and i declined.parked the vehicle for about a year and then received notice from toyota that the part was being offered an extended warranty under letter zg1.at that point, i had the part replaced under the extended warranty.now the part has failed again.this is a very serious issue as it controls the abs braking system and failure can have devastating consequences.i think toyota recognized the issue, made adjustments, but did not make proper adjustments and still has issues with this part.particularly - this issue may be related to the fact that the hybrid vehicles rely on the braking system to regenerate the battery.
My 2006 highlander hybrid brakes do not grab immediately when i am driving forward and going over a pot hole or train tracks while braking to reduce my speed.this occurs any time i am in that situation.it is even more noticeable when turning and braking while going over a pot hole or train tracks.i have asked the dealer to check this out 2-3 times.they don't seem to test drive it, just test the brakes and say they are okay.
We've owned the car for about a year and this problem has happened to my wife and i both while driving.while braking the brake pedal rises against your foot and the vehicle surges forward then as you apply more force the pedal goes down and the vehicle stops suddenly.it happens intermittently and the brake wear and fluid levels have always been fine, it seems to be a problem with the power assist to the brake maybe as the hybrid model engine starts because it seems to happen when braking after coasting so the engine would be off but as the brakes are applied about halfway through the normal stop you feel the brake pedal get hard and then normal again.during the brake pedal hardness the speed of the vehicle increases which reacts in a harder brake pedal pressure but by then the assist is back and the stop is sudden.this could cause both an accident from hitting someone during the loss of brake and from behind because of the sudden stop.
On numerous occasions both my wife and i have experienced a momentary loss of braking while going over bumps on a nearby street to our house.it only happens for a second or two and then normal slowing continues.
My highlander hybrid 2006 model has trouble with slippage when i brake.i notice it mainly at low speed, leaving my neighborhood in the morning.it is happening a lot lately, and this could be because of the cold weather we are having in charlotte (based on what i have read in the forums, cold weather could be a factor).this has been happening for a very long time, but i am noticing that this is happening a lot more often lately.
During constant braking of my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid (such as when approaching a red light), there is sometimes a momentary, but noticeable failure of the brakes (which causes slight acceleration), before the condition resolves itself on its own. At the moment of failure, it feels as if the brakes are released for a split second and then the condition self-corrects before there is time to react. I have noticed this perhaps 30 times in the nearly three years that i have driven the vehicle.my wife has also noticed this condition. About a year ago i received a service letter from toyota which, i thought, was intended to address this issue. I took the car to the deal to have it serviced, but the problem persists.
Toyota highlander hybrid 2006 model has had momentary failure of brakes on at least 4 occasions over last 2 years.
My wife was parked in front of our apartment building, idling with her foot on the brake, when our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid suddenly accelerated and crashed into a gate. Before the car crashed, she repeatedly applied the brake and even put the car in park. The car did not stop. After the impact, the engine continued to rev and accelerate before finally stopping. This had never happened before. The body has been repaired, but per toyota, nothing mechanical or electronic has been touched. Last week toyota sent a specialist out to inspect the car and download data. We were present at the time, and 5 dtc codes displayed. The descriptions displayed on the investigator's lap top mentioned vehicle speed sensors on right wheel and left wheel, the emps, body ecu switch circuit and "low or high power supply voltage".the car was test driven, and no errors or codes were reported. The car is now waiting to be taken to a dealer to be reviewed and fixed.
I have experienced many instances of loss of braking power, particularly while traveling on an incline, decline, or over an uneven surface.i have complained of this problem since i began driving the vehicle in 2006.when attempting to stop on one of these surfaces, there is a momentary loss of braking power and the suv seems to lurch forward for an instant before braking power returns and the vehicle stops.
I have a toyota highlander hybrid and have been experiencing inconsistent brake feel since the time i bought this vehicle. The vehicle just goes forward at times when you apply the brake as if there is no brake, it happens only for a second or 2 but i almost had had a fewaccidents because of this. I have complained to the dealership and also to toyota and nothing has been done. The dealership dismisses my claims saying there is nothing wrong and it's the abs and since i cannot recreate it at the dealership its been a tough. It is the exact same issues as mentioned with prius.
Driving on the highway at a slow speed due to traffic, around 20 mph.the car in front of me unexpectedly came to a complete stop.i had 2 car lengths and put on the brakes, but the car never "grabbed"--i just slowed and coasted into the back of the car ahead of me.because the abs on a hybrid does not kick in until the car reaches 25 mph, my car was busy regenerating power from the brakes rather than doing a quick, emergency stop. Now i am liable for the damage to the car ahead of me that i rear-ended, and i am concerned that i would not stop properly if a child ran in front of me on a neighborhood street.this has been submitted as a problem with the toyotaprius as well on hybridcars.com forum.
Brake hesitation similar to 2010 toyota prius.*tw
2006 toyota highlander hybridthe vehicle lurches forward whenever slow braking (gas pedal not pushed) ever since purchase in 2006, and still behaves this way now.we have contacted our dealer on at least three different occasion, and one additional time after the recall being issued. Each time, the dealer says that there is nothing wrong with the car. The dealers most resent response (02/02/2010) was that our car is not in the recalled list, and there is nothing wrong with our car. The dealer can check again but if they still finds nothing wrong, we have to pay for the check up. But we hear so many reports of identical experience to ours in toyota hybrid cars (prius, camry and highlander) that does not involve the gas pedal. The car lurches or accelerate when slow braking!!!
In our 2006 highlander hybrid we have had a repeated feeling that the brakes are giving way.the problem has been present for the 10 months we've owned this vehicle.the condition seems to occur regardless of conditions.i don't notice it after hitting a bump like is reported with other toyotas.this problem seems to resolve itself within a moment or two of the give way.it definitely is a concern when braking in traffic at a red light or coming down a hill to a stop.there is definitely a greater chance for rear-ending the vehicle in front of us when this occurs.i would estimate that this has happened weekly, if not daily.so far, the problem doesn't seem to be getting worse - it's just something you can count on.i've seen this problem reported on multiple car forums.it's also been described as a lurch, feeling of brief acceleration, give-way, brake gap and others.i haven't read anywhere yet that toyota has a fix for this problem.would like info if there is.
I have an 06 highlander hybrid, a have problem with its brakes it losses it grip for 1 second or less on light braking and sometimes it surges before the brakes hold. This happened usually in the morning at cold starts occurring 3-4 times a week. I complained to a toyota dealership and they told me that it is because of the transition from regenerative to traditional braking. I just felt not safe because it might lead to accident.
Lag between regenerative and hydraulic braking under all conditions.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid brakes malfunction on rough roads, rain, bumps.this happens everyday to and from work or driving around town.toyota said this is how a hybrid drives, no action taken by toyota.i drive slow to avoid accidents.
Multiple instances of momentary loss of braking power on uneven surface. Automobile: 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. Dealer states it is 'normal' and that the newer highlander hybrids have been redesigned.
I have a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid that i purchased on april 2010 with a little over 40k miles. I noticed at low speeds and when going over bumps\train tracks a slip in the braking of the suv for 1 or 2 second or less. This issue is very easy to reproduce..just drive it over a bumpy road or train tracks and this braking issue will occur. I've read online this issue had something to do with the regenerative brakes and hydraulic braking systems and the transfer between the two at low speeds. If this is the case i feel that this is a manufacture defect and a safety issue. If i need to stop really fast on a bumpy road and i have a 1 or 2 second delay in stopping i could end up in an accident.
2006 highlander hybrid exhibits same braking problem described for prius.i owned one for three years and made repeated attempts to have it repaired.i traded on a rav 4 in march 2009.this car has exactly the same problem with jumping forward when braking and hit a pothole etc.
When braking, the vehicle often "slips" for a moment.there is a moment of acceleration when braking at low speeds.it has caused me to bump into the shelves in my garage.it has also caused me to rear-end another vehicle.i was slowing down at some train tracks and rolled into the car ahead of me.the car ahead of me suffered no damage, but my bumper was completely destroyed from the trailer hitch of the other car.the braking is inconsistent and unpredictable.i am just glad no one got hurt.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid braking problems occurred on several occasions.the brakes would momentarily fail while braking at 35 to 40 mph.
Braking problem - 2006 toyota highlander hybridwhen applying brakes, electrical regeneration begins. But, if you go over a bump the regeneration drops out.this results in an estimated (by me) 25% reduction in braking power.the driver must then apply additional brake pressure to regain stopping power.this occurs constantly and has been reported numerous times to my dealer.was told that this is the way it was designed to work.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid brakes malfunction on rough roads, rain, bumps.this happens everyday to and from work or driving around town.toyota said this is how a hybrid drives, no action taken by toyota.i drive slow to avoid accidents.
I own two 2006 toyota highlander hybrids.after hearing about the braking recall issued recently for the prius, we are now both 100% sure that the same problem exists in both of our vehicles.the vehicle will suddenly lunge forward for about a second when braking, especially when the road surface is bumpy.we had previously written it off to our imagination, but the problem definitely exists in the 2006 highlander hybrid.wondering when the recall will be...
I purchased a 2006 toyota hybrid highlander from alexandria toyota. Alexandria, va. Over the years since purchase, i have noticed problems with a peculiar "forward thrust movement" with active breaking and have had it in the shop specifically for this in 2007, as well as mentioned it at all manufacturer checkup times.the dealer downloaded some new toyota ?drive train computerized program once (?2007) to correct the problem, but the problem intermittently continues.here is a specific example which occurred christmas eve when applying the brakes prior to the stop sign at the end of our street. I applied the brakes but the car did not stop, instead it "thrust itself", for lack of better word, further forward while breaks were applied, forcing me to slam on the brakes to avoid busy cross street oncoming traffic. Upon slamming the breaks all the way down and holding, the car reacted correctly and stopped. Inches away from a car traveling at 35 mph or more. Our street road was not wet nor did it have ice: the car motion was not one of a slippery slide. The ambient temperature was 40f. My teens were in the car, and the passenger seated teen observed the situation. She has similarly reported this tendency to "go forward" with braking rather than slow, and the need to press hard. I was naturally upset at this near miss occurrence christmas eve.i personally have had this happen at least a half a dozen times as i can recall since purchase. I called toyota when it first happened to report it without satisfaction. I went to my dealer without correction or recognition of it being a problem. The recent reports on fellow toyota brands have me worried. Any car that goes forward rather than stop under certain conditions when breaks are applied is worrisome. Please include your evaluation of the highlander hybrid in your review. Is toyota aware and not telling us?i want nhtsa to know about this and i appreciate any help you have to offer.
When i am braking my toyota highlander hybrid '06, there is a 2-5 second surge before the brakes kick in.
Involved in a minor accident on september 29, 2015 that may had been caused by brake failureon september 30 the brakes malfunctioned and dealer diagnosed a brake actuator malfunction.on december 16, 2013 at68,490 miles this car also a complete and sudden failure of this same part, no accidents involved with this failure.it was repaired at the dealer.the premature failure of the brake booster assembly should be investigated on hybrids since the inability to brake the car can led to a fatal accident.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving 20 mph over a bump in the road and applying the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated. The brakes began operating normally immediately after driving over the bump. The failure has occurred approximately 50 times. The dealer was contacted and stated that was a normal response for a hybrid vehicle. No repairs have been made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 51000. Updated 4/5/10 updated 06/04/10
My wife owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid.like the prius, this car will occasionally experience a momentary pause in its braking sequence as it switches from its regenerative braking system to its hydraulic one.how often does this happen?it is infrequent, occurring approximately once weekly or so. Nevertheless, it is noticeable.to date, we have not had an accident due to this glitch, but i am concerned that, eventually, it might.the pause is very short--a second or less.
I swerved and stopped suddenly when someone pulled out from a side street to avoid a collision. When i tried to restart the car, i couldn't. Everything "seized" up. I just could not move the car. I had to have it towed to the dealership. They investigated and said that the actuator was stuck open and allowing brake fluid to continually enter the wheels, thereby engaging the brakes. In fact, the mechanic could only move the car once he disabled either the brakes or the actuator, he wasn't specific. From reading other customer discussions online, it appears that this part is supposed to have a lifetime warranty.my dealership looked up the general warranty and said that this wouldn't be covered. My car has had regular maintenance. I think a part like this should be covered and it should be recalled.
I was parking on a steep hill and as i stepped on the brake, the vehicle lurched forward approximately 2 feet and hit the side of a fence post and caused damage to my front bumper. Since i bought this vehicle in 2007 i have noticed that often times while driving and then trying to brake on steep hills the vehicle lurches forward. This lurching often causes me to end up in the middle of an intersection or very close to a car in front of me, thus making it a very unsafe situation especially while driving kids. I have reported this problem to my toyota service dealer several times and each time they deny that there is any issue.
My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid lurches forward when you first apply the brakes at about 20-25 mph or less, giving the sensation of losing braking power.the brakes also squeak when pedal applied and have since i purchased the car. Now has 65,000 miles.prius aside, the problem can be dangerous and dealer says simply knows nothing about the problem and no one else complains.just look at your complaints as well as hundreds all over the internet. Let's try to fix the problem before there is a death which gets someone's attention at your office.thank you.below date is irrelevant.happens all the time and has for years.
2006 highlander hybrid 4wd.surge when braking and going over bumps.since 2007, on many repeated occasions, when i go over bumpy roads and braking, i have been experiencing a slight acceleration surge when braking.every time i bring my highlander into the toyota dealer i ask if they know about the problem, what causes it, and if there is any service information or bulletin on it.form notes>>i checked service brakes..this applies to the regular braking system-this term is not clear.as to what mileage--this is a continuing ongoing problem so there is no way to indicate that answer in your boxes.similarly this has happened at a wide range of speeds, 15-35 mph so your form does not provide a way to indicate that.
Please do not limit your brake investigation to new priuses. We have a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid that has extra brake fading when braking on bumpy surfaces. One particular street is very ruff at the bottom of a hill where we brake to make a right turn, and on this street the brakes always feel like they are "letting go" but if you keep pressing the pedal the vehicle does slow down. We have never had an accident due to this behavior, we have just grown accustomed to this quirk.
When braking moderate to hard, usually going downhill at anywhere from 20 to 40 mph, brakes will occasionally "release", causing vehicle to surge forward, and requiring reapplication of brake pedal, which usually then functions normally.failure occurs several times a week, but not daily.has happened ever since purchasing the vehicle used in 2009.have not reported it to dealer, but keep expecting a recall for this malfunction.
For the past month or so, the highlander has been making a squeaking noise at the end of a moderately hard stop. It also makes the same sound sometimes when beginning to move after start-up and the brakes are released. I went to the dealer on feb. 21, 2012, and they said it was the abs actuator making the noise. The service representative told me that the noise was no problem, he said it was not a safety issue, and that the abs actuator only needed to be replaced if i did not want to put up with the sound. It is a very expensive part to replace, and should be expected not to fail over the life of the vehicle. I read online that abs actuators have been an issue in highlander hybrids, so i have reported this incident.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid [xxx]sometimes surges forward before stopping at speeds between 20-35 mph. I reported the problem to my local dealer, superior toyota, erie, pa on 1/11/07 (mileage 10,072). They said i was experiencing the change from electronic to hydraulic brakes.on 11/07/07 i complained again (mileage 24,335).this time they updated the ecu logic per tsb eg030-07.on 3/25/08 they said there simply was no problem.in summer 2008, palmiero toyota in meadville, pa told me the sensation was caused by the "fly by wire system", and it was not a problem. When i heard about the prius braking problem, i began worrying again.i called superior toyota on 2/23/10.they told me my car was not part of the recall, and there was nothing they could do for me. Any vehicle that surges forward rather than slowing when the brakes are applied is a safety issue.i am sending a letter of complaint to toyota motor sales usa.
The contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the brakes failed and caused a crash. The contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle accelerated into another vehicle. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact stated that the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.updated 04/02/13*lj updated 04/12/2013
I have a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid.repeatedly since i purchased this vehicle, and as recently as today, i have experienced the exact same type of braking issues now being investigated with respect to the toyota prius. When braking on an uneven or wet surface, the car will jerk forward unexpectedly and i will feel as if the brakes are failing.i have complained to the dealer and to service and they deny the problem.
2006 toyota highlander, 54,248 milesi brought my 2006 highlander into a dealer facility for routine maintenance and to investigate a v.s.c. Warning light indication that had appeared. I was told that the obd test revealed a c1241 code. I was told that i needed to purchase a new battery. I followed the service recommendations and replaced the battery. Immediately after the battery was replaced the v.s.c /abs/check engine lights were on. Returned to dealer where obd test indicatedc1300 failed skid control ecu. Vehicle appears to operate without anti-lock brake, vehicle skid control and traction control functionality. Vehicle handling is very unstable. Near crash on freeway when left front brake locked up.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid.problem with non linear hand off from regenerative braking to regular braking that occurs routinely.i was told that it was nothing to worry about, but now see that ford has a recall of its hybrids with similar problem.do other highlander owners have a similar problem?is this at all related to the currently reported 2010 prius braking problems?
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 happens 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 nhtsa or toyota.
My highlander hybrid (2006) was only a few months old when an incident occurred where my brakes failed to stop the vehicle as anticipated in a normal distance causing me to bump the car in front of me (no injuries). I thought my foot had slipped off the brake momentarily. However, i discovered this to be an occurrence under certain conditions - typically 25mph or less and hitting a bump. I contacted the dealer service department and the manager indicated he was aware that some owners were experiencing similar occurrences. The sensation is like the braking friction suddenly "slips" causing the vehicle to stop at a further distance than anticipated. I've sense found that there is a sudden transition from hybrid regen braking to standard hydraulic braking. Some have indicated that it might be related to the abs system. When contacted by a toyota rep about the problem he simply indicated that it didn't exist. This was not true since the dealer mechanic knew of the problem back then. And, as recently as last week i spoke to a mechanic who serviced my car at the toyota dealer and he acknowledged that the problem is reported by other owners. A disappointing response. Now we find that the prius hybrid is producing similar eccentricities in braking. Toyota should have included all hybrids that have this problem in their recall repair.
My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid has a persistent problem with the brakes.the problem resembles that reported by prius drivers.specifically when i am riding the brakes, on an downhill, as i approach a stop, etc,if i hit a pothole or a bump in the road the brakes suddenly release and the vehicle feels like it is lurching forward for a moment.it is a frightening sensation of losing control.this problem happens on a daily basis.i live at the top of a steep hill and experience the problem everytime i leave home.it has not caused an accident but i believe it could in an emergency stopping situation.
Vehicle started to loose brake pressure when going down hill or moving ahead slowly as in a fast food rest line. The brakes would hold at first then loose pressure to a point were you had to push harder on the pedal to make them work. This would happen on a hill which would take you by surprise and cause the car to be out of control until you pushed harder on the brake. If a car was coming from another intersection you would not have time to stop your car and could cause a accident.while in a line at the drive thru the brake pressure let go and my car hit the car in front there was no damage and the other driver was nice enough to forgive me but that might not always be the way. The car was going in for service the next day or so and i explained the problem to the dealer. They said it was a normal condition of the hybrid.this was after the tech. Person drove the car and said he felt it, he also drove another hybrid and he said the same thing happened which to me proves my point. I called toyota they and the dealer say they cannot fix the problem and will do nothing about it. I told them it did not do this when i first bought the car it only started about 2 months ago which proves it is not a normal condition.
When i brake and have my foot firmly and gradually depressing the brake pedal, the car slows but there are these one second instances when the car continues to coast/lunge forward as if it is not going to stop. These problems occur between 25 mph and 30 mph and also sometimes at 5 mph.this creates an unsafe feeling that i am not in control of the car.
Purchased 2006 toyota highlander hybrid new in 2006. Complained several times to the dealer that just before coming to a complete stop, the brakes seemed to release and the car surged forward. The dealer insisted that this was normal for hybrids as the electronic braking switched to hydraulic braking and no fix was available. I now have a 2010 prius with a similar problem. I would like to see the toyota highlander included and also investigated for this problem along with the 2010 prius investigation.
Brakes release for a split second.it seems to occur if applying over a rough surface but not 100% certain of this.we've noticed this behavior ever since we purchased the highlander in 2006.not until hearing of similar issues with the prius did we feel it necessary to report.
We purchased a new 2006 highlander hybrid in june of 2006. The problem we have encountered is when the car is slowing down when braked and the rear end gets bounced by rough pavement. The brakes will fade and the stopping takes a few feet longer than expected. We took the car back to the dealer "kerry toyota", and were told that they did not find any problems. We will both say that the panic "heavy brake pedal" braking mode on this vehicle is amazing and works quite well. We love this car and have adjusted to it; but with anticipated longer stops on rough roads, or potholes! we like the car so well that we recently purchased the 2010 prius. After the 1st servicing of the prius, we did notice a high pitched squeal in the rear brakes. We are anxiously awaiting solutions to the toyota braking problems that have been reported by their customers.*tw
2006 toyota highlander hybrid braking system temporarily releases when hitting a bump or uneven road conditions. This problem originally started in winter, when temps were below freezing. It is now happening no matter what the weather conditions are.the vehicle has been back to the toyota dealer 3 times and each time they say they cannot reproduce the fault, nor do they find any information about it when they search their database. The incident date cited in this complaint is the most recent incident.
Failure of 2006 highlander hybrid brakes to maintain consistent resistance to forward motion. This failure occurs repeatedly and causes much anxiety and heart palpitation upon occurrence.this failure was brought to the attention of our local dealer and they claimed to not have any indications of the problem.i also brought them copies of numerous reports which read the same and indicated extremely similar conditions. 11/22/2006 reported to local dealer brake concerns.their notes were:inter. Cond. More pronounced during 1st few applications in the morning. C/s pedal seems to "fade" & engine has a slight surge when braking. Customer has left vehicle for the day & overnight if necessary to duplicate concern. Results: road tested 3 times. Concern could not be duplicated. Brake calipers & hardware functioning properly at this time. No repairs made at this time. What i actually told them was that the vehicle surged forward when the brakes seemed to fail . 10/02/07 brake concerns- per previous advise, replace front pads, resurface rotors removed and replaced front pads and resurfaced rotors. Charge 235.04. Talked to service manager about brake concerns. Talked to my salesman about brake concerns, talked to dealer manager about brake concerns. Reported on most service surveys and in person to survey callers. Ironically, dealer suggests front brake pads should be replaced now again. Toyota has never contacted me back after any of my reports to them. Only the local service manager ever called me back about this problem and he afforded no remedy.
I am the owner of a 2006 highlander hybrid.i have experienced the same brake conditions as caused the recent recall, specifically, the brakes "skip" when braking at speeds less than 25 mph when they switch from regen to regular braking.this is very dangerous as the car does not continue to slow down at the same rate and i have almost hit the car in front of me several times.this seems to be a very common condition and may be more frequent when hitting a sharp bump, but it happens once or twice a day in all conditions.
I purchased a 2006 highlander hybrid limited in september 2009.fairly often when i apply the brakes at lower speeds, the suv surges forward like the brakes have released for a moment and then have reapplied.it is dangerous and very disconcerting in close traffic or when going around a corner or circle.although i have managed not to have a collision, i have come pretty close when driving with a reasonable distance from the car in front.i have described it to toyota, which denies there is any problem.i have had it serviced without any problem with the brakes being identified.this is a problem that is noted by many people on the internet who describe the exact problem with my model as well as other hybrids manufactured by toyota.it is a defect that could cause a serious accident if emergency braking is necessary, which at some point we all need to do to be safe on the road.please address this with toyota.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid limited 2wd - same symptoms as the just announced prius brake recall.if i am braking and hit a pothole, the brakes relax and i must push much harder to get the same braking force.i have noticed this since my vehicle was new, but have adapted to it.i have not had an accident, but this should be addressed as the fix is likely a software update.
2006 toyota highlander hybridoccasionally get a feeling of "no brakes" when applying the brakes.they have always stopped the car, but sometimes there is a brief feeling that they are not workingi have reported it to the dealer on at least 3 occasions that i recall.the first time they turned the rotors,the second time they told me there was nothing wrong.the third time they said it was during the transition from regenerative braking to hydraulic braking and that "they're all like that."in my conversations with other pre-2010 toyota hybrid owners, about a third to ahalf of them have the same problem.date below is approximately when i first reported it to the dealer.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid- a delay when the brakeswere pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while braking at various speeds, the brake system would slip and the vehicle failed to slow down unless she depressed the brake pedal again. She noticed that the failure occurred anaverage of 2-3 times a week. She took the vehicle to the dealership twice and the dealer stated that they could find nothing wrong with the braking system. She also called the manufacturer and was told that it was a normal behavior for hybrid vehicles. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 40,000. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.updated 03/15/10updated 05/12/10.
During braking i experienced a "slipping" of the braking system when the car hits rough road or bumps.
I have a toyota highlander hybrid purchased jan 2006. Periodically i experience brake surging as i've read described by prius owners. This is a random event that occurs when first applying the brake. I've reported it several times to my dealer and the reply is "toyota says there is no problem with the brakes." the last time was two weeks ago. Since toyota has a fix for the prius i hope you'll will encourage them to address the highlander hybrid problem. By the way, i am an engineer and recognize a problem when i experience it.
Hi,this is an issue with toyota highlander hybrid braking, the braking system doesn't work properly and and vehiclemoves forward and this is intermittent. It been recurring for some time and the dealership(toyota of hackensack) won't acknowledge the issue ad are dismissive to downright disrespectful . When you brake st times the vehicle continues forward like the brakes are not holding or no brakes being applied. As you can see from the links below its not an isolated issue. Http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/toyota-highlander-hybrid-t404.htmlhttp://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0d8058/3http://www.hybridcars.com/forums/brake-failure-2007-t1013.htmlhttp://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/prius_accelerate.htmlthanksmanoj das
When running and decelarating when arriving at a stop, i applied a regular pressure on the brakes. At some point in the breaking the system stop braking and truck keeps running. After few seconds and extra pressur the truck star braking again. Two months later i have to change both bearings on my truck. As a professionnal electrical engineer, i would say that the hybrid system seems defective and some current is flowing to the ground. This result in bearing discharge. This non-braking behavior is occuring frequently around 3 to 4 times a week.
Have been experiencing braking problems ... Driving in traffic or coming to a complete stop fairly quickly (i.e. Stop sign), the brake engages ... Lets go for a second... Catches, car stops. This didn't happen all the time, but it began happening quite frequently ... Took it to toyota. They changed the brake pads and rotors on the front ... Since there was a technical bulletin on the newer model, but not mine.riving on a service road ... 55-60 mph ...the car starts slowing down by itself ... Constantly.. Kept speeding up and it kept slowing down, as if brakes were being applied... No brake lights though. Today i was driving the car ... Going down a gradual slope ... On a turn ... Braked ... The car sped up .. Went from 30 mph to about 35 mph, while braking ... Car skided off the road, skid light came on, beeping non stop ... Hit a pole... Shattered my mirror and scratched the side ... Car wouldn't stop ... Threw it into park and finally skidded to a stop. Driving on thursday, about to come to a stop and .... It does this short stop thing recently.. Where it brakes rather forcefully and abruptly when it is cold... So after that happens ...the car completely shuts off... And comes to a full stop.no lights. No engine. Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Car is still in drive, key still in ignition ...push it into park, take out key... Restart.... Driving again.the glove compartment light doesn't turn on anymore now.this has happened 3 times since last thursday now. There are alot more incidences and different failures.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the brakes where depressed when suddenly the all the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated and the vehicle failed to stop.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs modulator valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.
My 2006 highlander drove just fine. Parked in my usual spot and the next time i start it my p/s light is on and i have no steering. I searched online and it seems to be a common problem for it to just quit working on people. I'm curious as to why this issue hasn't been addressed by toyota yet. Thank god i wasn't driving like others were when it happened.
I own a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid with over 50k miles on it.on 1 july, 2008 i started my car in the morning to drive to my commuter location and found i had no power steering.the power steering had been fine when i pulled in the evening before and somehow just failed sitting still over night.i had the vehicle towed to a toyota dealership who said they were unable to diagnose the problem and resorted to calling toyota technician's in california.they've now told me today that they have to replace the power steering rack and since my car is outside the warranty terms (over 36k) it will cost $1,840.in my internet research on this issue i've discovered that this is not an isolated incident.there are numerous reports of this occurring on both the 2006 highlander hybrid and the 2006 lexus rx400 hybrid.your agency even investigated the issue (#pe06055) but unfortunately came to the conclusion that since it only seemed to occur at low or no speed and no one had been hurt or killed that it didn't warrant a recall.i think that toyota and your agency have just been fortunate that there have been no injuries or fatalities up to this point.you risk serious public embarrassment if toyota is not forced to correct this defect.
I was pulling up to subway and i noticed that my steering was a little tight.i went and ate and then headed to my friends house in orlando.while i was on the highway i almost hit a car because the steering started to jerk violently towards the right and left.i made it to a toyota dealership in orlando because it was right next to me, but as i was parked and the engine still running the wheel wouldn't stop moving back-in-forth.that is when i found out toyota will not pay for the repairs for free, even though i could of killed or injured myself and other people around me.toyota needs to do something about this and fix it!!!
I was driving my 2006 toyota higlander hybrid on i 95 in 4 lanes of dense traffic all going at least 60-70mph, when i noticed that i was losing power and my car was starting to slow down. I glanced at the dash to see multiple warning signals - check hybrid, check vsc and others. Fortunately, there was a big enough gap on the left for me to pull across the left most lane because i knew if i did not i was going to stall and likely be in a major accident. It was a very scary moment. I could not restart my car and had to wait to get towed, ( dc rush hour). The dealer said my inverter needed to be replaced. After hearing the news i remembered that i had a notice from toyota, a recall for part of the inverter. Initially, i was told this would not cover what i needed. In the end, i was covered . I am thankful to all who reported similar issues so that this would be addressed.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving ar any speed, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, the steering returned to normal. The steering failure occurred intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Updated 09/06/16*ljthe consumer stated the power steering didn't always return. Sometimes, the consumer had to sit for several hours. Updated 09/08/16.
When the car is turned sharply to the right the power steering for both right and left goes out.if there is no hard turn to the right the steering remains functional.happened while on winding road nearly ran off the road.restart the car and the problem disappears until the next right turn.dealer could not diagnose the problem needed to replace both the power steering ecu and the power steering converter and give me a bill for over $1000.
I apologize for the delay in filing this complaint.i just learned of the complaint process.we took delivery of the vehicle on 12/7/09 from burnsville toyota in burnsville, mn.on 12/10/09 while traveling from eagan, mn to omaha, ne the power steering went out on the vehicle.we were able to get the power steering repaired in bellevue, ne on 12/12.i felt fortunate to have repairs made as it was a saturday and the vehicle is a hybrid.the bellevue dealership made the repairs at no charge andinformed me of the open recall on the power steering.upon returning home i contacted the dealership.they apologized and offered a free update on the gps.i also later contacted toyota corporate.my notes from that contact indicate a reference number of 1001108638.upon learning of the complaint process i also learned that it is illegal for a new car dealership to sell a vehicle with an open recall.i do not know if that was the case in 2009.i am pleased to be able to submit this complaint as i have always felt consumers should be protected from purchasing products with known defects
We were driving on the nj turnpike.suddenly, the car stalled and the steering locked.luckily, we just started the hour long drive and were on the slow lane and was able to glide the car over safely to the shoulder.the check "csv" and "check hybrid system" lights came on and the hybrid battery showed no energy.the car would not start and was towed to the closest toyota dealership.there were no prior warnings about battery errors or problems before completely stalling.it is understandable problems will arise, but with no warning and a car stalling on a major highway, the incident could have been extremely dangerous.
I just bought the car 2 weeks ago (3/17/14) and it has been driven for 500 miles without any incident.last night i parked in my usual spot across the road from my house.on the morning of sunday (3/30/14) i went to turn on my car and i notice a p/s red light came on and did a quick search on the internet and realized it was my power steering failing.did a quick test, confirmed that my steering wheel was difficult to turn. I did some further research on the internet and realize this is a common problem with highland hybrid and there was already a nhtsa action (pe06055) filed previously but had no conclusion.i want to make sure that this problem was brought up again, that it hasn't gone away, it is dangerous and i have seen numerous web blog about this:http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/f12/2006-hch-lost-power-steering-briefly-25044/http://answers.edmunds.com/question-power-steering-failure-on-2006-highlander-hybrid-9455.aspxit is absurd that toyota refuse to do anything about a bad quality product they produce.if they don't want to recall, at least fix the one that actually experience the problem rather then have people shelling out their money (on top of what they already paid to purchase the car) to fix a problem that toyota created in the outset.
Started vehicle, power steering fault indicator came on. No power steering. Does steer while in motion but extremely hard to turn, impossible while standing still.
Steering does not steer correctly sometimes when i drive.dealer says that they want$2000 to fix it by replacing the steering mechanism. I have noticed it sometimes when i am moving.
Stall steering wheel
I experienced total power loss to the engine and steering of my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid while driving down the highway.toyota wants $7000 to replace the hybrid power inverter.toyota refuses to disclose frequency of this failure.identical failures can be found in online forums, all with the 2006 highlander or with the 2006 lexus rx 400h.potentially deadly failure followed by a price gouging repair costs.
It is a 2006 highlander hybrid with 105200 miles and well maintained.. It looses power assist in steering at all speeds intermittently. It is very dangerous as i have to put lot of muscle in steering at low speeds but it had lost power assist even at 65 mph as well which made me very nervous. I cannot drive the vehicle as the power steering p/s light comes on most of the times now. Only once a while it is off which is when i drive but few miles of driving gets the light back on with no power assist.i have seen many people in forums with the same problem for that years hybrids. Therefore i am requesting to help me out with either a recall or getting this fixed at my local rochester mn dealership. Anything you could do at the earliest would be appreciated.. Customer request to be removed from complaint list,cell phone , address.not to be contacted. Updated 08/12/16*ljupdated 6/18/18
Power steering failure. Car was in motion turning when ps light came on and no power since then
2006 toyota highlander hybrid (43,058 miles) - loss of electronic power steering assistafter driving one hour in the highway, i stopped at my parents house, when i was maneuvering to park the suv in the side of the road, i lost the eps assist in the middle of the lane. Fortunately i was not in the highway and there were no accidents. It was very difficult to maneuver the suv to a save spot after the loss of the eps assist.i took my highlander to toyota authorized service dealer, at the beginning the technicians were unable to diagnose the problem, toyota has not issued an technical service bulletin about the issue, even when i have found information in this site that more than 109 similar cases has been reported (investigation#pe 06-055).it is totally unfair that i have to pay for repair that is clearly is a manufacturers defect.please feel free to contact me at your convenience. This is safety issue that needs to be solved asap. There is people's lives at risk.
I was driving on a straight highway between 45 -50 mph.sudden a bunch of lights and warnings came up in the dashboard. I lost power steering and motor propulsion too. I pressed the accelerator and nothing happened. Although i had the ability to brake, it seemed that the braking was also impaired. However because i was going up an incline i did not need strong braking. I managed to coast over to the breakdown lane. Luckily there were only a couple other cars near me so it wasn't too difficult to maneuver by them and coast to the other side of the road where the breakdown lane was.once i was completely stopped i shut the car down completely and restarted in the normal hybrid startup manner.the car propulsion and steering came back but now the message was alternating between "maintenance needed" and "check vsc system", and the check engine light and symbol was on.i shut off everything electrical to minimize electrical drain. I was able to drive the car another 8-10 miles to get home but i was constantly looking to see where i could pull over if the car stopped again.i made it home. Tomorrow bring it to the toyota dealer.significantly,i recently had the brake actuator replaced at a cost of around $2700, specifically because they warned me that i could lose braking and other electronic facilities unpredictably.i thought that expensive repair would avoid this.unfortunately it appears that what they were predicting could happen did happen, but after the repair! i was on a highway when the car died but with not much traffic and an easy access breakdown lane. Had it been 10 minutes later i might have been on a much busier highway in a place where a breakdown lane is much harder to reach. That would have been a dangerous situation. Had it been daytime and in a safer area i would have stopped and called for a tow truck.
The steering just stopped working, didn't lock, but it took raw muscle to turn the vehicle to avoid hitting a tree. No indication of anything that was wrong prior loss of steering. My wife was on a winding road and slowed down to make a right turn (the previous turn on the road was a left) and the wheel started to, for lack of a better term, buck back and forth. She had just enough time to stop before the next turn in the road. No crash and no injury, but it could have been a lot worse. Right now the car is at the dealership to be fixed.
Pulling away from parked position.steering system failed,making vehicle undriveable.vehicle is currently at town&country toyota in charlotte nc. Had this failure happened at high speed a fatal accident could have occurred.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid.power steering failed pulling away from house.immediate failure with no warning signs.i think this would have been catastrophic on the highway with my wife driving.the vehicle is so hard to steer, i would hate to think what would have happened if my wife were driving anywhere.this vehicle has only 52,000 miles. I typically keep a vehicle until it has 250, 000 miles.i have never suffered a failure like this in the 32 years that i have been driving.
The contact owns 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving 10 mph when the contact crashed into a curb and the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the power steering and the hybrid computer system failed. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failureand the current mileages were 60,000.
After 10,000 mile service and new battery and about two weeks use the car's steering failed to respond in store parking lot . I had car towed to dealer. The car's three year warranty ended in sept. And i did not purchase the extended warranty. The dealer advised after 3 days that parts for rack & pinion steering needed to be ordered they were $1500 an a deposit was required. In 3 weeks the car was repaired and returned requested some type assistance so dealer took off $200.00 the bill.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was traveling 65 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled; there was no prior warning. When the failure occurred, there was also a loss of power steering. The check vsc and check hybrid system warning lights illuminated. The dealer stated that the inverter failed. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.
The steering wheel suddenly pulled to the left in the direction of oncoming traffic, then to the right and left very quickly.my husband had to steer with his arms braced against his knees to drive it down to the dealer, where they told him that the steering assist motors were not getting the information from the driver properly and so were pulling the car in random directions.if someone with less upper body strength (like me) had been driving, the car would have gone right into oncoming traffic.the highlander will be at the dealer for a while; they can't tell us how long it will take to fix it.we are hoping that the replacement assembly will not do the same thing.
I own a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid with 43058 miles. On october 6, 2008, after driving on the highway for one hour, i decided to visit my parents, while backing-up to park on the side of the street, i loss all the power steering. It was very difficult to maneuver the vehicle, finally i reach a save area. A signal was lighted on my instrument panel, after reading the owners manual, i find a page were states that the eps system can protect itself from overheating causing the loss of power steering assist. In a highlighted section of the owners manual, it ask the owner to take the vehicle to a toyota service center if a eps failure happens. I took the vehicle to a toyota dealership as recommended by the owners manual. They are aware that the eps system is not working but were unable to diagnose the problem. By the similar cases found in the internet with the same eps issue i can forecast that the cost of the repair will be anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000 plus the fact that spare parts are about 20% higher cost in puerto rico than the rest of the us, if they are available.i do not agree that this issue is not a safety problem. This is a design flaw and quality issue that is the manufacturers (toyota) responsibility. Why do i need to pay for a repair that is a manufacturers responsibility?neither the dealership or the toyota distributor on puerto rico has been able to identify or provide support to identify the cause of the eps failure. Apparently, toyota has not issue a technical service bulletin about the eps failure in the 2006 highlander hybrid.
Vehicle a ran a red light while being distracted by putting on her shoe and ran a red light at the intersection.vehicle b crashed into the side of the vehicle a and vehicle b has body damage to front bumper fenders and hood and body rails. Vehicle b was totaled out by the insurance co.no air bags deployed in neither vehicle.mileage was around 25-30 miles per hour and no one was seriously hurt.why have air bags for safety if they do not deploy?need stiffer penalties for distracted driving, driver a was cited for running the red light.i was also told by the insurance company that industry took out body frames to cut gas mileage.where is the safety when lives are at risk?
2006 toyota highlander hv. Consumer writes to inform of complaint regarding just tires and the work carried out on her vehicle *tgwthe consumer purchased four new tires from just tires at a cost of $612.12. Nine months later, after experiencing the tires sliding in the rain, the consumer took the vehicle to a toyota dealership to be inspected.the dealership informed the consumer the tires were completely bald and too dangerous to drive on.the consumer then returned to just tires and she was told the cause for the wear was due to the wheels not being aligned. However, according to the original paperwork, it stated check vehicle for alignment which was to be a free service included in the tire purchase and no one mentioned to her there was an alignment problem. The consumer is seeking a refund, however goodyear offered her $292 which was less than half of what she spent. Updated 06/21/10.
Have a toyota 2006 highlander hybrid and was driving the car less than a week ago and was on the parkway doing 65 in the middle lane and car started to decelerate, lost the power steering, could not brake nor was i able to push the pedal for the gas. Able to get to the shoulder and car stopped. Put it in drive and went to restart car, would not turn on the entire dashboard lit up with check hybrid system, check vsh, brake light etc..... Brought to a toyota dealership thursday, still no word. States it might be an electrical problem part is approximate. 1500 to start. Theycannot even evaluate the car till they place this part in. Sounds costly to me . Went on another website, appears that other owners of the 2006 highlander hybrid have had similar problems when they are over 100,000 miles.october 4 email:"finally got my car back after 3 weeks. They put in a new control panel and inverter, i paid $1400 for the control panel and was compensated for the $8800 inverter. Plus they fixed a steering wheel recall and the rear brakes were shot (my fault).[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
In my highlander hybrid, when traveling at speeds of 0-15 miles per hour holding the steering wheel straight and firmly with both hands if full throttle is utilized, the vehicle will pull uncontrollably to the right then back to the left.on 3 different occasions, i almost side swiped a vehicle on the passenger side of the car. I reported this problem to my dealer and then took my vehicle to the dealer to test drive and verify the problem, which they did.the dealer response was" it is just the way the vehicle is and they all do this" and "unless a warning light comes on there is nothing they can do". So now i am afraid to accelerate when needed due to lack of control of the vehicle.toyota is sending a factory rep out to evaluate the vehicle.
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.
2006 toyota highlander hv. Consumer writes to inform of complaint regarding just tires and the work carried out on her vehicle *tgwthe consumer purchased four new tires from just tires at a cost of $612.12. Nine months later, after experiencing the tires sliding in the rain, the consumer took the vehicle to a toyota dealership to be inspected.the dealership informed the consumer the tires were completely bald and too dangerous to drive on.the consumer then returned to just tires and she was told the cause for the wear was due to the wheels not being aligned. However, according to the original paperwork, it stated check vehicle for alignment which was to be a free service included in the tire purchase and no one mentioned to her there was an alignment problem. The consumer is seeking a refund, however goodyear offered her $292 which was less than half of what she spent. Updated 06/21/10.
This input will show the commonality between complaints #10139802, 10194711, 10256617, 10259470, 10280157, & 10289084 which are for multiple toyota/lexus models. All these complaints say same thing in different words. Problem is a vsc alarm which sets off indicators for skid, abs, and other systems with the ecu computer causing an audible alarm and message to check vsc system. Alarm seems to partially disable braking system. Brakes become mushy and i believe front brakes are disabled. I know rear brakes still operate mechanically, and because abs is disabled, rear brakes can lock up and skid if brake pedal is pushed hard enough. Standard response from toyota/lexus is to replace ecu computer. However, as you can see from above complaints, this does not always solve the problem.my own complaint is for my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid 4wd-i with approximately 54,000 miles. I experienced a one time vsc alarm over 1 year ago when the engine start battery was dying. Toyota dealer told me to replace battery and see if problem continued. I replaced battery and also had all four tires rotated. Immediately after i started experiencing more vsc alarms at a higher rate. This has occurred while driving on highway as well as at low speed. It has also occurred both with and without applying the brake. 2 different toyota dealers have attempted to "adjust" system to stop alarms without success. I have gone as long as 4 months without an alarm and then for no reason (no skid event) alarm recurs. Solution both dealers have now given is to replace ecu. Due to finances, i can not afford new computer, so i had a toyota mechanic with 25 years experience install two different used computers with neither one solving problem. After examining the internet and your complaint board i now realize that this problem occurs across toyota's product line and that there is no clear solution. I believe toyota is aware of the problem and is not acknowledging that they have an ecu computer problem.
Slippery condition caused traction control in vehicle to deactivate complete 4wd drive train, preventing me from being able to avoid from sliding down directly onto a post.if it didn't completely disable the vehicle, i would have been able to continue to maneuver away from the obstacle.
On may 2, 2011 the inverter assembly broke down.
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
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 trafficdealer 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.
I am about to purchase an 06 toyota highlander 4x4 hybrid. I received information that the 06 toyota highlander hybrid inverter has serious problems, and that the cost to fully repair this problem is huge. I would like to protect myself from potential problems (like this) by not purchasing any such vehicle. I would also like to know (if this issue is valid) whether dealerships have the ability to be informed of any such vehicle problems, before they sell it on their lot?
We were driving down the highway i-30 east up a hill going appt 70 mph when the car went into limp mode and slowed down to 10 mph. Then went to only 1 mph. We checked the battery connection, fuel cap, everything we found online to check.
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*tw
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.
The vehicle heating system doesn't work at all times at which time it seems to switch to air conditioning. The digital display also fades the longer the system is switched on or the longer the drive. This can cause a safety issue during cold weather conditions.
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.
I was driving my car and when i brake to slow down i heard a chime and a check vcs system warning came with abs , brake and slip indicator ,master warning light and electronic controlled brake system warning light came on too. I have found that in 2013 there was a safery recall dlf(d2f) on certain highlander hv 2006-2010.
2006 hybrid toyota highlander - accelerator pedal seems to depress on its own when driver's foot is on it; feels like someone is stepping on your foot and pushing it down further.my wife and i have each experienced this independently about a dozen times over the past year.the car is controllable and the breaks work when this happens.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was applied and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a planter pot. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v112000 (vehicle speed control) and nhtsa campaign id number: 10v499000 (service brakes, hydraulic ).the approximate failure mileage was 58,160.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact applied the brakes to stop the unintended acceleration but the vehicle would not respond. The contact then crashed into a tree. The driver received injuries to her ankle and the front passenger sustained a broken finger. The rear passenger who was pregnant was killed and another passenger sustained major internal bleeding. The police were called and a report was filed. The three surviving passengers were transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where they are awaiting an investigation. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000. The vin was not available.
My 17-year-old daughter was driving on i-5 in northern california.she had cruise control set at 70mph and was traveling up hill when cruise control suddenly popped off and car went dead.she had no power, and power steering went out.she managed to coast to the crest of the hill and down the other side to pull off the road, but was in a very dangerous situation near truck weigh station with big rigs pulling on and off highway.car had to be towed to dealership.we were informed that hybrid inverter was dead and would cost $8,000.00+ to repair.contacted corporate and was informed that since the car was out of warranty they would offer no assistance in repair costs.have since heard other similar stories regarding 2006 toyota hybrids.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hv. The contact stated as he was driving at 50 mph and set the vehicle speed control, the vehicle accelerated and the speed increased rapidly. He had to continue to apply his foot on and off of the accelerator pedal to stop the vehicle.after the vehicle slowed down he pull to the side of the road ,turned the vehicle on and off, and drove the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that he could not duplicated the failure, yet they reset the computer. The vehicle accelerated after the computer was reset while driving in rainy and inclement weather conditions. The vehicle would shut off immediately without any warning. The toyota manufacturer was called and stated that the vehicle was designed to shut off in inclement weather to protect the electrical drive motor in the wheels. The manufacturer was not willing to repair the vehicle since there were no recalls associated with his vin. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
My wife was parked in front of our apartment building, idling with her foot on the brake, when our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid suddenly accelerated and crashed into a gate. Before the car crashed, she repeatedly applied the brake and even put the car in park. The car did not stop. After the impact, the engine continued to rev and accelerate before finally stopping. This had never happened before. The body has been repaired, but per toyota, nothing mechanical or electronic has been touched. Last week toyota sent a specialist out to inspect the car and download data. We were present at the time, and 5 dtc codes displayed. The descriptions displayed on the investigator's lap top mentioned vehicle speed sensors on right wheel and left wheel, the emps, body ecu switch circuit and "low or high power supply voltage".the car was test driven, and no errors or codes were reported. The car is now waiting to be taken to a dealer to be reviewed and fixed.
2006 highlander hybrid has surge in speed during braking. Happens consistently when going from descend to ascend.
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.
I purchased a toyota hilander hybrid in march 2006. Since that year, i have been experiencing a problem with braking. When i brake (example at a traffic light or a stop sign) i notice that the car begins to slow down, but for a fraction of a second, the car appears to coast or continue to lunge forward and i get a feeling that the car is not under my control any more. It is a terrible feeling to experience when i am firmly and gradually depressing the brake, and i sense that the car is moving and that i would not be able to stop!!! it appears to happen more often in cold weather, and no, it is definitely not ice or wet road that is the cause. The road could be dry, and free of ice, and i experience it. Please read an msnbc article on prius braking problem and i can relate to the description in that article.i have got my car checked out at two dealers - one in mason ,oh and the other in brookfield, wi.both dealers say they cannot reproduce the problem.i have filed a complaint with toyota in late 2006 or early 2007, but toyota denies any problem with the hybrid hilander suv braking system. Toyota and the dealers tell me that they have never ever heard of such a problem from any owner of a toyota hybrid car. If you visit http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0d8058 you will see that there are several hundreds of hybrid customers (toyota and lexus) who are complaining about this very problem.this problem occurs occasionally, but it is distinct and a terrible one to experience. Please direct toyota to thoroughly investigate and resolve 2006 hilander hybrid braking problem.*tw
While decelerating to turn into our drive way the vehicle rapidly accelerated.we were able to get it stopped by using the brakes, ending up in the yard/sidewalk.there were approximately 10 feet of skid marks.the engine was racing while the brakes were being applied.the floor mat was not involved.the increased engine rpm was not initiated nor controllable by the operator.this was truly an uncontrolled run away that could have been life threatening.
I was driving our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid up the driveway and around to the back of our home where we have a rear entry garage.as i turned in the driveway i started to slow/stop the car so i could backup to pull into the garage the car accelerated suddenly striking a small tree in the yard doing a lot of damage to the left front, left front wheeland left quarter panel.it's possibly totalled.it wasas if a something siezed the car and suddenly pulled it forward at a high rate of speed.if the tree had not stopped the car i would have struck the house.no airbags deployed.i am bruised and sore but otherwise ok.i had been running on battery through our neighborhood and up the driveway butafter it happened i noticed the engine was now running so i don't know if the surge was the result of the gas engine kicking in or some other sudden acceleration problem.
I was stopped at a traffic light at the off-ramp of east-bound 202/mcqueen rd exit. My right foot was on the brake pedal, when the vehicle began to accelerate unexpectedly and hit the rear of vehicle stopped in front of me. As i realized the collision, i pressed the brake harder deliberately (while the car in front of me had started to move further), and to my horror my car continued to accelerate despite my depressing the brake pedal. I consciously checked my feet to ensure i was pressing the brakes and not the accelerator. My car continued to strangely & unexpectedly accelerate until it hit the same car in front of me again the 2nd time at the traffic intersection. After the 2nd collision, my car stopped and i pulled over to the side of the mcqueen road.
I own a 2006 toyota highlander highbrid, which i purchased new. I have not had a runaway situation, but have experienced power surges while braking and only experienced these during the braking phase. The approximate speeds during these braking events were between 20-45 mph. The surging lasts for approximately 2-3 seconds, with the vehicle lunging forward while my right foot being on the brake. I discussed the issue with hecker toyota and service advisor . I thought there was a problem with the cvt transmission and service advisor test drove the vehicle with no problems detected. Service advisor also stated there were no toyota service bulletins for any issues like this. I have encountered this situation approximately 10-11 times since new. The problem does not seem to be temperature related. I don't recall any surges when cold (below 20f or colder) because mn roads usually have some icy or slippery conditions and i would remember this situation.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid.the contact stated that when he puts the vehicle in reverse it would not respond. The contact would have to wait several moments before the vehicle would finally respond and move in reverse. On occasion, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate when in reverse with the brakes depressed. The contact would have to shut off the engine to stop the unintended acceleration. The dealer advised that he would not repair the vehicle. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer to determine if the vehicle would be repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 50,000.
Check vsc system came on, then off, it happens a lot took it to a dealer they found nothing now the warning is on all the time, took it to the dealer and now they want $2,600.00.
I was driving on a straight highway between 45 -50 mph.sudden a bunch of lights and warnings came up in the dashboard. I lost power steering and motor propulsion too. I pressed the accelerator and nothing happened. Although i had the ability to brake, it seemed that the braking was also impaired. However because i was going up an incline i did not need strong braking. I managed to coast over to the breakdown lane. Luckily there were only a couple other cars near me so it wasn't too difficult to maneuver by them and coast to the other side of the road where the breakdown lane was.once i was completely stopped i shut the car down completely and restarted in the normal hybrid startup manner.the car propulsion and steering came back but now the message was alternating between "maintenance needed" and "check vsc system", and the check engine light and symbol was on.i shut off everything electrical to minimize electrical drain. I was able to drive the car another 8-10 miles to get home but i was constantly looking to see where i could pull over if the car stopped again.i made it home. Tomorrow bring it to the toyota dealer.significantly,i recently had the brake actuator replaced at a cost of around $2700, specifically because they warned me that i could lose braking and other electronic facilities unpredictably.i thought that expensive repair would avoid this.unfortunately it appears that what they were predicting could happen did happen, but after the repair! i was on a highway when the car died but with not much traffic and an easy access breakdown lane. Had it been 10 minutes later i might have been on a much busier highway in a place where a breakdown lane is much harder to reach. That would have been a dangerous situation. Had it been daytime and in a safer area i would have stopped and called for a tow truck.
In june 2014 we heard a squeaking noise when we put the car in drive and the brakes were applied while we were on a trip. Two days after we returned the"check vsc system" came on and the car would not start.. The dealer said it was due to the battery. We replaced it and the warning light went away. However, three months later the noise is back. The dealer (different one) said the brake actuator needs replacement. Very expensive repair costing $3,600. After doing research, i saw many complaints (and a recall) for this defective part in other toyota vehicles. Toyota needs to do a recall for the highlander as well. Our car has been meticulously maintained. We bought it new. Very unhappy.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Moving a toyota highlander 2006 had finished backing up and was preparing to move forward into a parking spot and the car continued backward and hit a pedestrian and another car.all observers agree that the car accelerated after my foot was off the pedal and i had no chance to put the car in drive before it happened.i hit a pedestrian who was hospitalized and received a large gash in her leg which required many stitches and physical therapy rehabilitation and another auto which was totaled due to the damage.
There's an engine surge, slight but still can be felt, when applying the brakes. The surge is intermittent but the surge is felt often. Example: after take off from a stop the next time the brakes are applied there'll be a slight bump, as if the accelerator is stepped on at the same time the brakes are applied. There's no high rev, just a bump.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid crashed after sudden unbreakable acceleration with $13,500 damage. Toyota investigated and said driver hit gas instead of brake despite vehement denials by driver.
We were driving down the highway i-30 east up a hill going appt 70 mph when the car went into limp mode and slowed down to 10 mph. Then went to only 1 mph. We checked the battery connection, fuel cap, everything we found online to check.
The case was stopped and placed in parking when the vehicle started moving forward at about 3 mph.i almost hit a car 5 feet in front of me(at the time i placed the highlander in parking gear) and it ended 6 inches away from the car in the front.i had to step on the brake shift gears from parking to drive.shift again to parking and while keeping the brakes on i pressed on the parking brake and turned the car off.there was no incline in the street or any decline observable that could have caused the original failure.my wife and my 1 year old child were inside the car when this happened.
I was turning right at an intersection when a woman walking her dog began crossing the street.i slammed on the brakes to avoid her and the car suddenly accelerated soundlessly forward (car is hybrid but pressing accidentally on the gas pedal with force would have caused revving noise) and i could not control it..i ran over the woman's foot and also her dogs feet.i drove the car up over a curb which resulting in a flat tire to get the car to stop.there was no injury to the car or myself.the woman was taken to the hospital but had no broken bones.the dog had bruising and discomfort but no serious injuries either.took the car to a toyota dealership and they could find no alerts, warnings, or anything wrong with it that could have caused it to accelerate unintentionally.
Driver started to back up a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid in a parking lot. It shot back at maximum acceleration jumping a curb and striking a pedestrian. By then, driver had brakes on and shifted into neutral.she put the car into drive and it again accelerated to the maximum striking her husband.at the time, we couldn't figure out what was wrong. We assumed, somehow the driver, who had an impeccable record, had done something wrong.now, with all the publicity, we believe it was caused by the electronic controls. Nothing else seems as likely because we had no reason to believe there was an electronic failure, nothing was done.
In november, 2013, the vsc system warning light and several other lights ("abs")came on in the car. A warning noise remains on at all times since then...the same sound that comes on if you fail to fasten your seat belt. The dealership tested the system and determined it needs a new brake actuator part which with labor comes to over $2,000.00. I filed complaints with toyota and other national groups to no avail. I recently was notified of another toyota recall and came on this site and discovered an identical incident (nhtsa id number:10562656.)please investigate this matter and advise of the findings as it apparently is a growing issue and risk experienced and documented by owners.
In october 2013 i had a "check vsc system" warning light.upon taking it to the dealership, they said it was due to the battery and replaced it and the warning light went away.however, over the next few months, we started noticing a "squeaking" sound coming from the area underneath the front of the car when the car was in drive but the brakes were applied.yesterday, the same "check vsc system" warning popped up, only now it was accompanied by a number of other lights on the dash, including "abs" "brake" the "tire pressure (!)" and one other light on the left side to the upper right of the "ready" text.the dealer has just told me there were two computer codes, one is c1241.they said the previous dealer did not dig deep enough into the issue in october, and that the braking system was not getting enough pressure.the brake actuator needs replacement, the part is $1,800 and with labor and taxes the bill comes to over $2,400.based on other research i have done today this seems to be a growing issue that many owners are facing.
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.
Driving on the highway at a slow speed due to traffic, around 20 mph.the car in front of me unexpectedly came to a complete stop.i had 2 car lengths and put on the brakes, but the car never "grabbed"--i just slowed and coasted into the back of the car ahead of me.because the abs on a hybrid does not kick in until the car reaches 25 mph, my car was busy regenerating power from the brakes rather than doing a quick, emergency stop. Now i am liable for the damage to the car ahead of me that i rear-ended, and i am concerned that i would not stop properly if a child ran in front of me on a neighborhood street.this has been submitted as a problem with the toyotaprius as well on hybridcars.com forum.
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 2 mph and attempting to park in a residential garage. With the brakes applied, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the garage wall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians performed the repair under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v253000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The manufacturer sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle for the unintended acceleration failure. The inspector determined there was no abnormal failure and that the vehicle was functioning properly. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
While driving the vehicle at approx. 60 miles per hour the brake light and vcs system light came on. The warning light also went on. In accordance with the owner's manual, i took the car to an authorized toyota dealership. According to the automobile status report, the abs-hydraulic control assembly: with ecu must be replaced. According to complaints i researched on-line, several complaints have been documented relating to this make, model and abs system. I filed an incident with toyota (reference number: [xxx]).the intake representative who checked with the dealership said this wasn't a recall item and no support was available to extend the warranty on the part. She confirmed that the service department stated that there was no defect in the workmanship.i asked [xxx] (the person i spoke to) if i could take the vehicle for a second opinion relating to the abs part. I also asked for verification that the service department actually checked the part for a defect or is qualified to determine if in fact it is a manufacturers' defect. The dealership quoted that the abs part; brake flush/fluid exchange/bf; engine air filter replacement;a/c service-acs; coolant flush (premium)-cf; and fuel injection service would cost $2,250. I also asked the toyota customer service representative what the battery expectancy on the car is and whether the manufacturer offers any support in terms of the costs.i was told by the dealership that the battery can cost $5,000.00 to replace but the manufacturer may offer some support.i would appreciate your assistance, research and filling of this complaint.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2006 toyota highlander hybrid. Consumer states unintended acceleration caused a crash.*tgwthe consumer stated she was waiting in line with her foot on the brake, when suddenly her vehicle accelerated and crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The other parties in the other vehicle claimed to injured.
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.
Driver's side visor will no longer reliably stay up, so the visor sometimes falls down suddenly and blocks my view.when it does stay up, it only stays up part way.
2006 toyota highlander hybrid sun visor drops down unexpectedly hindering drivers view. Could not see traffic light which changed to red. Fortunately no other vehicles in the intersection. Visor will not stay up. Internet search shows this is a very common problem and design defect.
The sun visor in my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid droops down from the ceiling on the driver's side.apparently this is a common problem and you have received numerous complaints about this, yet toyota has done nothing to remedy this problem.
The front window defroster and heater controller potentiometer assembly is defective. Ice build-up on the front window is known to impair a driver's visibility and cause an accident.the nut on my temperature controller was several turns loose! the original multi-stranded wires soldered to the temp-controller potentiometer were rigid because they were too well tinned with solder and broke from vibration fatigue; due to the loose nut on the temp-controller potentiometer shaft.toyota or sumitomo (vendor) should cover this under an extended warranty due to the loose nuts (poor workmanship)! the problem is well documented with photos at "http://www.devalcourt.com/2010/03/fixing-2004-toyota-highlander-ac-and-heat-issue/#idc-cover". Over 385 people have left comments there; several other websites document the same problem.
Driver's side sun visor unexpectedly dropped down.occurred while driving, dangerously obscuring visibility. Have not been able to remedy, it just hangs down.either have to duck down while driving to see or hold up visor with hand that should be on steering wheel.have gathered a number of quotes to repair ranging from $236 to $425.ridiculously expensive to repair, and i believe, should be a recall item as i learned through research, it is a very common problem.
Sun visor on driver side will not stay up. - blocks view/visibility.
My vehicle is a highlander hybrid limited. The limited has a touchscreen display to control the onboard gps, sound system, maintenance reminders, and climate control. I bring this up because a few months ago the display would intermittently go black. The only button that would respond was the map button which caused the screen to display a message stating that it was disconnected from the external system. Initially, the screen would go black only after i started to move, but later i realized that the movement wasn't a factor but the amount of time that the vehicle was in operation.only a couple of minutes after ignition. As time went by the screen has now become permanently black. My concern is that i now no longer have control of the climate control which could lead to major safety issues due to potential lack of visibility. The rear defroster has its own independent button, separate from the display, but that also does not respond. I've read that this is a common issue among first-generation highlander limiteds and that the cost could be upwards of $2000 to repair. This isn't something that was caused by user error or misuse, it's something related to the manufacture of the car. This isn't something that the consumer should have to pay for out of pocket. Also, one of the things i read was that this could be caused by a tripped fuse so i checked everyone (except the ones that couldn't possibly be involved) and not one fuse was bad.
Driver side sun visor will not stay flush to interior car roof nor flush to windshield when placed in down position. No tension at all around the support shaft. In "up" or closed position, visor drops to 45 degrees and directly into driver line of sight, blocking visibility significantly. In "down" or open position, visor cannot remain flush with windshield, dropping to 120 degrees. When vehicle is in motion, visor drops further to almost 90 degrees. Issue ongoing for ~5 weeks.
The front window defroster and heater controller potentiometer assembly is defective. Ice build-up on the front window is known to impair a driver's visibility and cause an accident.the nut on my temperature controller was several turns loose! the original multi-stranded wires soldered to the temp-controller potentiometer were rigid because they were too well tinned with solder and broke from vibration fatigue; due to the loose nut on the temp-controller potentiometer shaft.toyota or sumitomo (vendor) should cover this under an extended warranty due to the loose nuts (poor workmanship)! the problem is well documented with photos at "http://www.devalcourt.com/2010/03/fixing-2004-toyota-highlander-ac-and-heat-issue/#idc-cover". Over 385 people have left comments there; several other websites document the same problem.
Both rear windows keep coming off track.
Both rear windows keep coming off track.
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.
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