1. 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Repair Manual

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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, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.

Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how thevehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability informationavailable to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 500,000vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2018 vehicles are holding upin 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and theelectrical system. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for aspecific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. “It was about 33% cheaper to have the repair done at a Toyota dealer in a small city as apposed to one in in a big city”Anonymous, ON(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Bushing on front worn.

On most cars, this is an inexpensive fix. A/C compressor“Compressor broke & needed replacing”Gary M., MD(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“After 111,000 miles, it needed to be replaced”Anonymous, NE(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“AC needed recharging. AC made a noisy rattling when operating. Dealership (which I find quite reliable) said compressor was going but still operational. We recharged the AC, and 10 months later the AC still cools fine even though compressor is still noisy. We will not fix it until it stops working”Rich H., NC(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Bearings”Anonymous, CT(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“No longer cooling, had to make expensive repairs to fix”Warren K., WA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“not cooling”Anonymous, ON(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)Refrigerant leaks“A very good time for the system to perform before we had a very minor leak.

Recharged and a tightening of one hose and no leaks in the past four months”Anonymous, CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“I had to refill refrigerant every other summer”Anonymous, GA(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Replaced the radiator/ refrigerant leak”Richard W., FL(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)Automatic climate control“The knob for selecting inside temp is loose and does not reliably make adjustments”Anonymous, AL(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“electronic temp control on climate control went out. Able to have repaired on ebay for $100”Anonymous, TX(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“The climate system gets 'stuck' on and cannot be turned off.

It may be stuck for 2 or 3 weeks and then mysteriously turn off. No dealer or mechanic has been able to fix it and we were told the cost to replace the whole system is close to $3500. We c”Adena S., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Unsure)“Maximum heat regardless of setting.

The problem disappeared when the mechanic started investigating”Anonymous, CT(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“LCD display is unreadable now. Probably a bad connector, but the contrast is off and it can't be read”Anonymous, CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Sometimes the a/c does not blow cold air. I think it is when it is in the battery mode. Kicks on when the gas mode is activated”Anonymous, KS(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The temperature dial does not reliably adjust the setting”Anonymous, AL(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“the dial that controls the temperature is stripped and will not change the temperature. In order to fix it they need me to remove and send away or bring to dealer and spend too much money. I feel this is a flaw in the original manufacturing.

2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Repair Manual

I've own”Anonymous, OH(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Control on dash stopped selecting functions. New control board suggested by dealer, very expensive. Had local mechanic solder loose wire, problem solved”John E., ME(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)Blower (fan) motor“fan died.burned out something cost 900.00”Patricia W., AZ(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The fan only worked at the highest setting. The resistor needed to operate the fan at lower settings failed and had to be replaced”Anonymous, OH(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Blower has been replaced three times since 2006”Michael S., MA(2006 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.3-L V6)“Was driving on expressway when dashboard flashed a few times and electrical system failed. Lost power steering, dashboard lights, headlights and more. Cost $2200 to fix”Sue O., IL(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Thermostat must be failing, heater blows cold air/a/c blows warm air intermittently”Sue O., IL(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Car has manual temperature control.while driving with temp set at 'comfortable' and vent air is warm, the system will start blowing cold air and won't recover until the system is turned off and back on again”Anonymous, AZ(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid).

Alternator“Had to replace alternator”Bill H., NE(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Engine made a new humming sound after driving it hard over the Appalachian Mts between NC and Tennessee on 2-lane overpasses. Hum went away the next day. Took it to dealer thinking maybe it was the transmission, with 206,000 miles.

Mechanic said alternator was going and actually humming some. Replaced it today.

Engine actually sounds a a lot quieter”Rich H., NC(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“It failed and had to be replaced”Robert F., NY(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Alternator began making noise and smelled like an electrical short. It was replaced at my expense”Mark S., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“no symptoms til routine oil chng recently; they found alternator and drive belt in bad shape & I will have them repaired/replaced tomorrow”M S., OH(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“My wife and her sister had gone shopping. At some time while they were gone the alternator quit working.when they returned she came in the house ant told me the car was smoking. Air or water leaks“This is the second water pump timing belt combination I have fixed”Anonymous, NJ(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“radiator leak”Anonymous, CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Failure of electrical system due to leak of water through sunroof seals.

Cost of repairs (electrical system, carpets) was $8000 (eight thoUSnd)! Fortunately all covered by insurance”B K., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“The rear hatch door leaks in rain or snow since we were rear-ended. The car wasn't properly prepared.

It's not the car's fault”Anne G., NY(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Car had been holding water since 2010. Shorted out the lights and trailer hitch and caused fire in 2010. Still had issues in 2012 had checked found one leak in a seal, repaired. Still smelled and took back in 2013 found another leak in the seal, r”Anonymous, NC(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Sunroof/moonroof leaks intermittently”Carter B., MS(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Water pump leak. Driveshaft or axle“Needed to replace it”Helen F., FL(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“We experienced front end vibration when driving back from Florida in early April. When I had my mechanic check as to the problem, he indicated that the universal joint was damaged (worn), and that to repair it would require him to replace the driveshaft also.

Apparently the drive components are all in one part”S M., IL(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Noise in driving shaft.due wear.I had it replaced”Helen K., NH(2006 Toyota Highlander Sport 3.3-L V6)“I had to replace the driveshaft at about 115000miles. I have never replaced a driveshaft on any other car. “The plug in for the high beam on the left side, which also made our running lights not work. Had the plug in fixed by replacing the plug in”Linda G., KS(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Changed bulbs every year the last two. Low beam”Anonymous, KS(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)Keyless entry“Remote will not open driver or passenger doors”John T., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Driver's side door actuator has failed, remote key fob can't lock or unlock door. Water pump“Noise from front of engine (rotational) Turned out to be bad water pump.

Did timing belt etc. While changing pump since most of the labor charge is the same for both jobs so it was only the slight additional cost for parts to do both”David T., SC(2006 Toyota Highlander Unsure 3.3-L V6)“Was original water pump that was replaced. Was leaking coolant”Anonymous, IN(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“timing belt replacement identified slow leak in water pump.

Dealer recommenended that we replace it”Shaun V., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Water pump began seeping coolant, and very gradually (over six months) started leaking coolant, at which point we replaced the water pump”Keith L., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Dealer service department claimed water pump started leaking and needs replacement. I suspect shenanigans since I never see a leak,”Anonymous, CO(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Leakage”Anonymous, GA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Again, I was told by Toyota dealer that I needed to replace it”Anonymous, LA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Unsure)“Took for major (90,000 mile) service and they found water leak”Carol M., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Unsure 3.3-L V6)“Car was overheating, found out that the water pump bearings were going bad causing the overheating. Replaced the pump”Anonymous, WA(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Replaced with timing belt”Anonymous, FL(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)Radiator“developed radiator leak at 100,000 miles; apparent rubbing of unsecured radiator or other hose against plastic radiator wore through bottom tank. NOT covered under warranty”Ken L., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Radiator develop a leak in a side weld on the top”Anonymous, OH(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Car was running hot for sometime.

Replaced radiator and thermostat. A few months later, had to replace water pump”Anonymous, MD(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid). Emission control devices (includes EGR)“Dashboard engine warning light and computer diagnostics indicate one of the four catalytic converters is functioning out of spec”Anonymous, NJ(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Catalytic converter failed”David Y., NC(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“warning light came on. Had inspected and discovered something after control device was worn out. Needed replacement”Anonymous, FL(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“Needed to replace main computer board”Anonymous, CO(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Catalytic Converter had replaced”Anonymous, MD(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)Fuel cap“The mechanic said there are several different fuel caps specified for the Highlander. Two guesses were wrong but the third cap was the charm”Lynn H., UT(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Check engine light appeard. Had an emissions part replaced.

Worked fine for 6 months but appeared again. Added a can of fuel additive and reset the sensor. Refilled the tank with a higher octane fuel.

Has been working fine for the past 6 weeks”Anonymous, PA(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Check Engine light is on and would require $1200 repair but car runs fine”Anonymous, NY(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“The dealer told me that I could drive the car and it might be fine or it could seize at any time because it thought enough fuel was coming in. Took 6 days to get it fixed which was a pain”Anonymous, ID(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Over a 1 month time frame the truck spent 3 trips in the shop over check engine light with at least 3 issues over $1,500”Rae Ann B., TX(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6). Windows“Motor died in front passenger window”Anonymous, FL(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“both front driver side and passenger side windows' lift systems failed”Anonymous, CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“The window became disconnected from the guide and would not stay up”Phil S., MA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“The right rear passenger window bottom track that holds the window to the window control structure slid too far to the right on the glass and thus you couldn't raise the window.

Using the internet, I fixed it myself”Anonymous, CO(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“The left rear window never worked from it was new and never fixed by the dealer”Anonymous, NY(2006 Toyota Highlander Unsure 3.3-L V6)“Rear electric windows both worked sporadically, and would sometimes get stuck down”Matt P., FL(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Doors or sliding doors“driver door seal came loose and had to be re-glued to car frame. Did work myself vs. Taking it to the dealer, who would have recommended a complete new door seal vs. Just using silicon chalking to fix”Ken L., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)Seat controls - movement“bearing or motor problem. Makes loud noise when moving driver seat back for forward”Anonymous, PA(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)Seat controls - temperature“Heat control knob broken with normal use”Anonymous, NY(2006 Toyota Highlander Unsure 3.3-L V6)Sunroof“Sunroof motor failure, with replacement cost of $3500 for motor, linkage and labor at the dealership only”Anonymous, CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid). Catalytic converter“Check engine light indicates converter is not working properly. I have not done anything about this yet but hope to have converters replaced”Anonymous, MI(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“got clogged.

Surprised it failed at. “Noticed the transmission was leaking and had to have the seals replaced”Anonymous, IL(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Seals had to be replaced”Anonymous, PA(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“leaking where case bolts togather”Anonymous, CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“transmision fluid leaking out rt front axel.there is a service bulitin for 4 wheel drive. Fixed the transmission leak only to have the transfer case then leak it's oil.Dam good thing I bought extended warantee.Repairs done in Clearwater toyota”Donald L., ON(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Replaced the transmission cooling assembly. 12/1/2014”Robert O., OH(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“The gear selector was binding and would be difficult to get into gear”Phil S., MA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)Rough shifting“Still to this day the shift issue has not been resolved. The shift computer has been rest numerous times but still needs to go in to have it reset when it gets to harsh”Anonymous, IL(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“I was stranded 600 miles from home when I could not shift into park. It took the dealership 4 days to get the transmission/stick shift body, mostly because they did not order all the parts”Kathleen M., NY(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid).

Engine rebuild or replacement“While driving on the highway, at 75mph, without warning, the engine blew. Luckily we were able to pull to the shoulder. The vehicle had to be towed to the nearest dealership and we had to arrange for a rebuilt engine replacement. We'd had absolutely no trouble with anything on the vehicle up to this point, and had just gotten it serviced before our road trip. No warning whatsoever”Anonymous, IL(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)Head gasket“Oil leak externally. In addition, had major oil gunk buildup interior to the engine, near engine failure. Dealership and auto shops recommended replacing the engine.

Luckily found a repair shop that knew about the problem and the aggressively de-gunked the engine. Everything is fine now related to the second problem”Anonymous, WA(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Engine was not running smoothly. Scheduled timing belt replacement was due, so replaced it. Water pump was beginning to leak and was relaced at same time”William H., PA(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“This was done as preventative maintenance by an independent maintenance shop”Anonymous, TX(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 3.3-L V6)“Suggested replacement at 95K miles. Water pump leak made it happen in this time frame since both are normally replaced at same time”Anonymous, OH(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“I was told I needed to replace it.

Car was definitely not driving as well as usual”Anonymous, LA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Unsure)“Replaced timing belt since water pump was being replaced”Carol M., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Unsure 3.3-L V6)“Due to rattling noise I had the timing beld/chain and pulleys relaced which was probley due anyways. After getting the vehicle back rattling noise was worse than ever and was told that it was a bad cam shaft pully and gear teeth. Still rattling and n”Anonymous, FL(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6). CD player“CDs are jammed and cannot be ejected”Anonymous, OR(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)Display screen freezes up“Display screen doesn't respond to touch so all the systems that it helps to control can't respond. No navigation, need to work around climate control by pushing the automatic button, radio can only be changed by steering wheel preset. New screen is”Anonymous, CO(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)Display screen goes blank“The screen showing MPG, temp, etc fades out on the top half on an intermittent basis”Anonymous, TX(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)“Having dashboard problems with things like, phone charger and radio speakers intermittently going out”Mark C., IL(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)Radio“radio reception is poor unless in the city.

Window antennae is poor”Robert P., MI(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3-L V6 hybrid)Speakers“Speaker noise”Anonymous, VA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl). “THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING WHEN THEY REPLACED THE PUMP. I HAD THEM TO REPLACE THE BELTS ALSO”Anonymous, NC(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)Oil leaks“Small leak replaced gasket”Anonymous, FL(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“Replaced valve cover gasket. Has about 170,000 before replaced”Anonymous, IN(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Intermittent oil leaks in engine compartment and onto pavement. Problem has been observed and cleaned up by mechanics, but we have been told that it could cost a few thoUSnd to fix, so we've done nothing”Anonymous, CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Unsure)“Oil pan gasket has a slow leak and will eventually need to be replaced”Ross R., CA(2006 Toyota Highlander Base 2.4-L 4 Cyl). Transmission rebuild or replacement“It would not ship into the highest gear”Anonymous, KS(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“in2013 my car would stall after stopping at a light. Once I put it in park, it would start up again.

It was very much hit and miss, but a new transmission was necessary. The rebuilt has been working great ever since”Anonymous, MN(2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 3.3-L V6 hybrid)“at 110,000 miles the transmission stopped working completely. I thought of junking the car, but paid 5200 for a rebuilt transmission instead”Bill F., NY(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6)“I replace the transfer case and transmission because of a howling sound”Allen D., MI(2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3-L V6). Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON.

IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.