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2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	799126
Internal NHTSA #	10340769
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2006
File date	27/06/10
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While attempting to pass a vehicle on interstate 85 nb, my toyota certified pre-owned 2006 highlander hybrid completely shutdown resulting in the loss of power steering, power braking, and all engine power. I was able to maintain control of my vehicle despite the failure and coast to the shoulder of the highway from an initial speed of approximately 70 mph. My vehicle was towed to my local toyota dealership where i was informed that my "power inverter" had failed and would subsequently need to be replaced. I was also told that this was the second instance that day of a 2006 toyota highlander hybrid having a failure of the power inverter. Upon further research via multiple online forums such as edmunds i discovered that this problem had occurred to several others in the past year resulting in similar consequences (loss of control, power steering, power braking, etc.). My power inverter was covered under the toyota warranty and is currently being replaced free of charge. Nonetheless, given the complete failure of the system and subsequent loss of all power braking, steering, and engine use while at speed on an interstate and multiple toyota owners experiencing the same situation i believe the nhtsa should investigate further.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	67400
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ALEXANDRIA, VA
VIN pattern	JTEEW21A860XXXXXX
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	70
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2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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