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JTEDW21A660••••••2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID
6on this build
0on the model
0builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 4Electrical System 1Steering 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesSep 2026
The Antilock Braking Actuator has failed. This seems to be a known issue and was already recalled on the Toyota Camry. Toyota sells the part for $1500 locally and labor will be added to that as well - which will put the cost of replacing this critical part almost above the…
Power TrainOct 2022
Power brakes stopped working while driving due to bad brake actuator. Vehicle shut down while driving due to power train system
SteeringMar 2015
While driving the power steering stop working. Very hard to turn the steering wheel to park in safe place. Car runs but is very difficult to steer. Safety hazard
Electrical SystemMay 2007
2006 hybrid highlander reported and went to mediation with nothing done. Car has lots of issues, it jumps forward when stopping about 3 feet on occasion, it will go dead for no reason, the GPS fails and puts you in pa when in va, and electrical and mechanical nightmare, had…
Service BrakesJun 2026
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to decelerate while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that excessive pressure was needed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The ABS and…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTEDW21A660005906 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.