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Toyota Highlander Hybrid

EPA MPG: 26 mpg
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.
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Reliability

Overall Reliability

The 2007 Highlander Hybrid has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.

The 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
Most Common Trouble Spots
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Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

What Owners Say

Antilock braking system (ABS)

""The ABS actuator failed, resulting in pulsing, failing brakes. Expensive part. Expensive installation. Brake fluid change needed, as well as re-calibration to electric motor system because its a hybrid.""

Anonymous, OH (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)

"same as prev answer. just a different symptom of the control failure."

Anonymous A., NC (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)
Other brakes problem

""The contrul unit for the braking syst em failed, resulting in a $2000 repair. The tech said "this is pretty much the most expensive thing that we have to do on a Tyoyta.""

Anonymous A., NC (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

""The vehicle is in good operating condition, but the paint had worn down to near metal in many areas. I took it to a moderate/higher end shop and had it completely stripped and painted base and original color. Its not as good as original, but a huge improvement over the rust bucket appearance it was sliding into. I paid $5,000 for the paint job and am very satisfied with the outcome.""

Anonymous, CA (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)

""As often happens with cars that arent garaged, the clear coat on the upper surfaces of the car body has failed, making the car look like sh*t.""

Anonymous A., CA (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)
Rust

"Rust on the exhaust system resolved with replacement."

Anonymous, CA (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

What Owners Say

Door handle

""Electronic lock on driver handle failed, expensive replacement due to labor.""

Anonymous A., TX (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Base 3.3-L V6 hybrid)
Sunroof

""The sunroof leaks on rainy days, resulting in water intrusion into the vehicle and mold on one of the rear seatbelts.""

Anonymous A., CA (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

What Owners Say

CV joint

"CV boot cracked. Repair involved replacing the axel."

Anonymous, NC (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)

Suspension/Steering

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Bushings

""Apparently the front bushings on the lower control arms need replacing. This procedure costs $2,650 locally at this time.""

Anonymous, OH (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

What Owners Say

Other climate system problem

"Started September 2024 not worth the cost to have it fixed"

Anonymous, MA (2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

Transmission Minor

Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

Engine Electrical

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

Noises/Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Powertrain
Electric Motor
EV Battery
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Drive System
Fuel System/Emissions
Exhaust
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Body Hardware
Paint/Trim
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In-car Electronics
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.

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Recalls
PROVIDED BY Provided by NHTSA
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 04, 2013
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Summary:
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
What should you do:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 13V396000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 133081
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 29, 2011
THE VEHICLE MAY ENTER A FAIL-SAFE/LIMP-HOME MODE THAT LIMITS THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HYBRID SYSTEM WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Summary:
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HIGHLANDER HYBRID AND LEXUS RX400H PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2006. A MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE MAY CONTAIN INADEQUATELY SOLDERED TRANSISTORS THAT DURING HIGH-LOAD DRIVING, MAY BE DAMAGED BY HEAT CAUSED BY THE LARGE CURRENT. IF THIS OCCURS, VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS, INCLUDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT, BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT, AND MASTER WARNING LIGHT, WILL BE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
What should you do:
TOYOTA/LEXUS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION ON JULY 19, 2011 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS RECALL AND THE FACT THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTICE WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. TOYOTA DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HYBRID INVERTER PRODUCTION NUMBER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INVERTER CONTAINS SUSPECT TRANSISTORS AND REPLACE THE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
For more information:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V342000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 82273
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