| Issue ID | 861680 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10404200 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 18/05/11 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On may 18, 2011, my 2006 toyota highlander hybrid stalled with a loud pop and no power while pulling out at a busy intersection. The car was on a hill and i had to let it "coast" in neutral backward down the hill to turn into a less busy street. It would not start nor would the engine run. I had to tow it to the toyota dealership where all my service has been performed on the scheduled basis. It took over a week to diagnose the problem as an inverter failure with an estimated repair at approximately $9000. The car is less than 5 years old with 160,000 miles but in excellent shape. Upon research, i noted that there are issues with the 2006 model highlander hybrid inverter system that may warrant investigation/recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MORRISTOWN, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JTEEW21A160XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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