Toyota Highlander Hybrid years to avoid
More than twice the Highlander Hybrid's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Highlander Hybrid years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes345
- Electrical151
- Fuel system104
- Engine95
- Acceleration75
- Driver assistance68
- Steering41
- Transmission37
- Airbags29
- Body24
- Visibility21
- Tires18
Most reported problems on the Toyota Highlander Hybrid
ABS 174Stalling 83Brake failure 58Loss of power 55Warning lights 33Sudden acceleration 27Check engine light 26Jerking 24Power steering loss 22Won't start 19Headlights 17Grinding brakes 16
Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | 9 | Body | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 6 | Brakes | 35,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021 | - | 15 | Airbags | 27,300 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2020 | - | 9 | Airbags | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 6 | Engine | 6,800 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | - | 5 | Body | 850 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017 | - | 3 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 6 | Brakes | 52,025 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | - | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 2 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 9 | Body | 86,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | - | 5 | Acceleration | 72,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | - | 22 | Brakes | 52,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2009 | - | 40 | Brakes | 66,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2008 | - | 197 | Brakes | 110,000 | 6 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2007 | - | 110 | Brakes | 105,000 | 2 | 14 | Avoid |
| 2006 | - | 370 | Brakes | 95,000 | 6 | 34 | Avoid |
| 2005 | - | 1 | Driver assistance | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 26
Toyota Highlander Hybrid warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or...
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- Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited...
- Customer support program 24TE04
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- This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak on...
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Questions about the Toyota Highlander Hybrid
What years of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid should you avoid?
2006, 2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 370, mostly about brakes and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Brakes, with 345 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (151) and fuel system (104).
How many recalls does the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?
26 recalls between 2005 and 2023. The 2023 model year has the most, with 6.
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