| Issue ID | 860027 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10402456 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/05/11 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2006 toyota highlander hybrid had sudden inverter failure while trying to accelerate out of a toll plaza. After paying toll, i pressed down on the accelerator pedal and began to move forward. After just a couple moments of acceleration, there was a loud pop from the engine compartment and i lost all drive power to the wheels. There was a faint burnt rubber smell. The dash board flashed multiple warning lights including "check vsc system" and something like "check hybrid system." i was lucky to be able to coast to the side of the toll plaza. The gasoline engine remained running and the car had electrical power and airconditioning. It would not, however, move in either forward or reverse. This sudden loss of power could have been disastrous if i was pulling on to a busy street or entering an intersection. The car was towed to the nearest toyota dealership for repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51456 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POTOMAC, MD |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW21A760XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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