2006 Toyota Highlander engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 39 complaints for the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
From a parked position, I started engine on 2006 toyota highlander. The car moved forward for a few seconds at slow speed, then very rapidly accelerated so that I could not stop the car. Serious injuries occurred. Car flew through air and onlookers heard engine rev up.we landed in a water canal.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Highlander
- Brakes 102 complaints
- Cruise control 44 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 24 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints