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2006 Toyota Highlander fuel system problems

13 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,700. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
65,700
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Storage: tank assembly
    1
  • Inverter
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Toyota Highlander fuel system problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Toyota Highlander owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 174,000 miles · PA

While driving my vehicle all the lights on my dashboard illuminated. My vehicle lost power and I had to pull over. It died there. I was on belfield ave and gratz street in philadelphia, pa . I subsequently had it towedback to my residence.

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 Aug 30, 2020 · Fuel system, Visibility · 130,000 miles · AZ

My 2008 highlander only has 130,000 miles, yet the driver's side visor drops and falls unexpectedly while driving, thus causing a driving safety hazardthe vehicle is accident free. I have codes check engine, vsc and trac off. Gas cap was replaced with new official toyota matched part & system checked but problem found - this display light combination is common on toyotas around this time.. My gas mileage & acceleration performance is negatively affected. Inability to properly accelerate creates a danger for inability to avoid collisions.

Filed May 21, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 172,560 miles · GA

Once after parking and then twice while driving on a highway, the check hybrid system light, the vsc light, the check engine light, and the caution light all illuminated and the vehicle lost all power including steering assistance . Each time requiring multiple key turns to restart the vehicle into limp home mode. This vehicle has been repaired once before for a similar issue which occurred while driving up a hill in moderate traffic. The tank is full of fuel, the tires are less than a year old, and the vehicle undergoes regular maintenance(which includes a new battery as the one bought from toyota had a few dead cells after only a year or two). I've read multiple complaints about this online while searching for the underlying issue and there seems to be a related recall that doesn't include my VIN.

Filed Jan 13, 2020 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · CA

06 highlander hybrid and am unable to fill gas tank without nozzle clicking off thirty or more times. Doesn't seem to matter what angle, brand of gas or distance. -- my technician said a new gas tank need to be replace and it cost $1700... This parts should be a safety measure and work during the live of the vehicle.... Toyota sell me defective fuel tank.

Filed Apr 16, 2016 · Fuel system · 65,700 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Sudden acceleration. Vehicle was stopped, with foot on brake, when sudden acceleration occurred very rapidly. Brake pressure could not keep vehicle from lurching foward and hitting the rear a of stopped vehicle. I never use my left foot on the brake, so I can never hit the brake and accelerator simultaneously.

Filed Nov 2, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · VA

Our 2006 toyota highlander hybrid would not start on several occasions. The car had been running for some time , turned off for 5 minutes and then it would not restart. After sitting for a few hours it restarted. Some times it had to be jumped and the code read "shift to park" even though it was already in park. I took it in and everything checked out and of course they said that they never heard of this happening before.

Filed Dec 12, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel remained illuminated and the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was not available. Updated 02/09/12*lj the dealer replaced the inverter assembly. Updated 02/29/12

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · 33,000 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

Basics are the wheel on my 2006 innova split inhalf while driving down the road at 25kph. Innova was maintaned by toyota so improper wheel installation would also be their problem. This wheel was recalled in vietnam around dec. 2009, a mechanic at toyota of philippines has told me toyota knew of the bad philippine wheels but they could not track them and same wheels may be in the USA! For a longer story as to what has happened and what toyota has not done can be found on my old site. Www.filipinavisa.com/innova I am a retired faa wg-4749 so am well versed on metal fatigue and much more. I am also a 100% service connected vet. There are no proper testing labs in the philippines. Please go to the above link to really understand what is ongoing. Your form does not list the proper model so I had to select what you have.

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Fuel system · 31,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the vehicle should get 35 miles per gallon in the city; however, it only gets 21 miles. He called the dealer and was advised to call the toyota manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that they appreciated his input and comments. The contact feels that a recall should be issued. The failure mileage was 31,000.

Questions about the 2006 Toyota Highlander fuel system

Does the 2006 Toyota Highlander have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Toyota Highlander fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,700 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Toyota Highlander fuel system?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Highlander have the most fuel system problems?

The Toyota Highlander model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2019 (109 complaints), 2017 (37 complaints) and 2018 (36 complaints).

Other 2006 Toyota Highlander problems

Brakes 103Acceleration 43Engine 40Electrical 26Visibility 24Transmission 22Steering 16Driver assistance 15Airbags 12Lights 7Body 4Suspension 4Tires 4Wheels 2Locks 1Seats 1

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