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JTEEW21A060••••••2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2006 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
237on the model
65builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 4Electrical System 2Engine 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesApr 2021
ABS Control Module. Yes could be made available for review. A few years ago, a diagnostic showed the ABS Control Module as bad (it started buzzing is what made us get it checked). Toyota replaced it, but there was still buzzing after the service, from a NEW part!? I strongly…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jul 2020
The brake accumulator/actuator is a defective part and toyota has refused to honor the repair. They manipulated owners by having a warrenty support program with end dates, instead of having a recall on it. Which is why when I researched before I bought, is not listed on car fax.…
EngineOct 2015
Driving car and it stalled then mesage came on which stated check hybrid engine. Took it to shop and was told would cost $9,000 as it was the inverter. They said my VIN was not on the recall list for the recall of 2006 highlander hybrids. Had the power module replaced as recall…
Electrical SystemDec 2010
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle lost all power without warning and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the inverter needed to be repaired.…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Mar 2017
The contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. On several occasions, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The contact stated that all of the warning indicators illuminated on and off. The contact called stevens creek toyota san jose at (408)…
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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 JTEEW21A060027372 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.