What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2006–2007) Highlander Hybrid?

Highlander Hybrid owners have made 36 complaints about the 2006–2007 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 62nd out of 81 Toyota generations in overall reliability, with some brakes and electrical concerns.

Compare With Other Highlander Hybrid Generations

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2006–2007) Highlander Hybrid Key Numbers

  1. 2 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 36 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 62nd in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 81 eligible generations.

Recent 1st Generation (2006–2007) Highlander Hybrid News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Toyota says dealers need to reprogram the airbag electronic control unit (ECU) in the 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid for a dangerous misunderstanding.

    The software used to determine the front seat passenger's size and weight is faulty. The system is classifying all passengers as small and light, regardless of their actual size. That kind of flattery will get you nowhere, Toyota. This can cause problems with how much force the seat belt uses, and ultimately can result in injury.…

    keep reading article "Highlander Airbag Occupant Sensor Failure"