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2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HEV Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	753502
Internal NHTSA #	10297413
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER HEV
Model Year	2006
File date	24/12/09
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased a 2006 toyota hybrid highlander from alexandria toyota. Alexandria, va. Over the years since purchase, i have noticed problems with a peculiar "forward thrust movement" with active breaking and have had it in the shop specifically for this in 2007, as well as mentioned it at all manufacturer checkup times. The dealer downloaded some new toyota ? Drive train computerized program once (? 2007) to correct the problem, but the problem intermittently continues. Here is a specific example which occurred christmas eve when applying the brakes prior to the stop sign at the end of our street. I applied the brakes but the car did not stop, instead it "thrust itself", for lack of better word, further forward while breaks were applied, forcing me to slam on the brakes to avoid busy cross street oncoming traffic. Upon slamming the breaks all the way down and holding, the car reacted correctly and stopped. Inches away from a car traveling at 35 mph or more. Our street road was not wet nor did it have ice: the car motion was not one of a slippery slide. The ambient temperature was 40f. My teens were in the car, and the passenger seated teen observed the situation. She has similarly reported this tendency to "go forward" with braking rather than slow, and the need to press hard. I was naturally upset at this near miss occurrence christmas eve. I personally have had this happen at least a half a dozen times as i can recall since purchase. I called toyota when it first happened to report it without satisfaction. I went to my dealer without correction or recognition of it being a problem. The recent reports on fellow toyota brands have me worried. Any car that goes forward rather than stop under certain conditions when breaks are applied is worrisome. Please include your evaluation of the highlander hybrid in your review. Is toyota aware and not telling us? I want nhtsa to know about this and i appreciate any help you have to offer.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	36000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ALEXANDRIA, VA
VIN pattern	JTEEW21A560XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	10
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2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HEV Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HEV Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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