2006 Toyota Highlander engine problems

Filed Aug 13, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · VA

I was on the interstate driving about 72 mph when the car just shut off all the dash lights came on and the dash it said check hybrid system I had no brakes or steering I got it off the road turned it off and back on again it started up and I drove it home but the dash still displayed check hybrid system , a week later I get in it to go to work and there’s an alarm that won’t cut off and the abs , traction control and brake light and warning light and tire pressure light are all on and the brakes are hard and there’s a weird noise coming from somewhere when u push on the brake and it says check VSC system on the dash now

Filed Jul 7, 2022 · Engine · FL

I can see many complaints similar to mine on line since the car was built in 2006. Driving on a 7hr trip when engine light came on and car overheated. We had to pull over on a busy highway and wait for car to cool down and light to go off. It was scary since I had my child in the car and traffic was moving at 60 mph. The next day I had the Toyota dealer charge me $160.00 to tell me coolant and oil were leaking from the head gasket and the bolt corroded and listed out causing a sealing issue. We just had the car in their shop doing thousands of dollars of maintenance and had a full inspection done in preparation for this trip. We also had fluid leaks from the engine twice before at 65819 miles and again at 84458 miles. No mention of this issue was ever brought up by dealer. I have full records and always did maint as suggested. so now the dealer says it will need a used engine at a cost of $9,000+. I am now without a car. This car should have been recalled and repaired, now it is totaled it. Thank goodness we were not injured or hit by another car on the interstate. sorry unable to send a copy of repair estimate done at Daytona Toyota 386‑255‑7475

Filed Jan 5, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 176,000 miles · NY

I was on the highway driving and all the dash light came on and the car stalled while I was going 60mph.

Filed Oct 1, 2020 · Engine · 150,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the forward gears were inoperable however, the reverse gear worked as designed. The vehicle was towed to mark mclarty toyota 4336 landers rd, north little rock, ar 72117 (501) 753-0400 but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Engine · 290,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes still operated as intended however, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact coasted to the shoulder and checked the fluid levels in the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the engine was replaced several months prior to the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 290,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. On several occasions, while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The contact stated that all of the warning indicators illuminated on and off. The contact called stevens creek toyota san jose at (408) 984-1234 (located at 4202 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95129) where it was confirmed that no recalls were associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed May 24, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 79,670 miles · NY

Takata recall. Check engine light won't go off along vsc light. On the street when the car stop running.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Engine · NV

The vehicle only has 103,000 miles and has functioned flawlessly till recently when it started using oil excessively. That is one quart in 500 miles at freeway speeds.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 90,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. When the vehicle was started, the brake light, antilock brake light, and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle did not accelerate and the antilock brakes did not work. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. ..updated 05/02/16 *bf

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Engine · 125,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled as all the dashboard warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.