2006 Toyota Highlander: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 5, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · LA

Power brakes stopped working while driving due to bad brake actuator. Vehicle shut down while driving due to power train system.

Filed Nov 16, 2021 · Electrical · PR

While normally driving on the highway and without no warning the vehicle the power steering stops working , it just dies with no power and dash lights warning start to flash and Check Hybrid System turns on. I am not a mechanic nor a technician . The mechanic disconnected the ground cable after waiting about 5 minutes and it resets the system. He told me that it has something that may be caused by some electrical problem . He thinks that it has to do with a recall about some soldering electrical part in the inverter control. This has happened in 3 more occasion and I've been lucky and i have time to let it go to side of the road and i disconnect the ground wire for 5 minutes and connect it back and it resets and then starts to work normal. Since the vehicle stalls completely i fear that this could cause an accident or lost of life due to other vehicles coming behind at high speeds . Please i need help!

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 Nov 23, 2020 · Fuel system · AL

After being driven or idling for awhile, the car starts cutting out. It acts like it isn't getting gas. I have to pump the accelerator or push it to the floor. Hills especially cause it to stall. It was so bad, I had it towed. The scan showed a oxygen sensor problem. Had that replaced. It drove ok for awhile. It has resumed the stalling. When I read the recall, it sounded like my car would be included. The VIN # shows it not being on the list. Please verify because it cuts out, acting like it isn't getting fuel. The area I was in was a country road with no shoulders to pull off on. It also happened on a 4 lane highway. If it is not a recall, any suggestion will be appreciated. The exact days in september are an educated guess. Thank you.

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 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.

Filed Oct 13, 2015 · Engine · 115,000 miles · CA

Driving car and it stalled then mesage came on which stated check hybrid engine. Took it to shop and was told would cost $9,000 as it was the inverter. They said my VIN was not on the recall list for the recall of 2006 highlander hybrids. Had the power module replaced as recall in 2012 but why wasnt my car on recall list for the inverter?

Filed Mar 27, 2013 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · CT

Vehicle hesitates or stalls on acceleration. Very dangerous situation to be in if pulling into traffic and not able to accelerate. Vehicle will also lung or over accelerate on some occasions after hesitation.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Engine · 108,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid (na). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart so it was towed to a dealer. They informed the contact that she needed to replace the inverter inside the engine which was defective. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to pay a portion of the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 7, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 29,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH when the began vehicle loosing power. The hybrid warning light was illuminated and the vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure in the battery cell. The dealer advised the contact that the inverter would need to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer had replaced the battery a few months prior to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer engineer inspected the vehicle and advised that the towing company caused more damaged to the vehicle battery while attempting to get the vehicle started. The failure and the current mileage was 29,500.