2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 28 complaints for the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 115,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Car was parked in driveway and was stationary. Warming car up to get rid of frost on windshield. The car started on fire - total lost. 3 to 4 feet flames coming out of engine.
Driving my beloved 2007 highlander hybrid (hh) home from work, I was on the freeway in the slow lane and heard a loud "pop" sound. I immediately saw numerous warning messages flash on the dashboard - "check hybrid system", "check vcs system", and "check power steering." thankfully my car did not stop immediately on the freeway as others have but I was able to get off the freeway and to my trusted mechanic before the system completely failed.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- Brakes 46 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints