2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
160
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
The 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID has received a total of 160 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (28 complaints), Service Brakes (28 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID, potentially affecting up to 215,354 vehicles.
Recall 13V396000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 133,081 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be...
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
View full details →Recall 11V342000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 82,273 vehicles affected
Defect: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HIGHLANDER HYBRID AND LEXUS RX400H PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2006. A MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE MAY CONTAIN INADEQUATELY SOLDERED TRANSISTORS THAT DURING HIGH-LOAD DRIVING, MAY BE DAMAGED BY HEAT CAUSED BY THE LARGE CURRENT. IF THIS OCCURS, VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS, INCLUDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP...
Consequence: THE VEHICLE MAY ENTER A FAIL-SAFE/LIMP-HOME MODE THAT LIMITS THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HYBRID SYSTEM WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA/LEXUS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION ON JULY 19, 2011 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS RECALL AND THE FACT THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTICE WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. TOYOTA DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HYBRID INVERTER...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
160 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a drained battery. The dealer determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an ABS actuator malfunction, and the ABS actuator was replaced. The failure recurred and the ABS actuator was replaced a second time. The contact stated that the brake pedal needed to be depressed multiple times for the brakes to respond as needed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with ABS actuator malfunction for the third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,153.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact’s son stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000.
I REPLACED MY BRAKES AFTER SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS AND CODES KEPT POPPING UP ON MY DASH. HAD THE ROTORS TURNED. BUT WHEN I RETURNED TO DRIVING MY CAR AFTER I THOUGHT IT WAS FIXED THE BRAKES WOULD ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST GO OUT THE HYDRAULIC PART WOULD GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR WOULD MAKE A HIGH PITCHED NOISE AND THEN NO BRAKES. TOOK IT TO TOYOTA IN CLINTON TN. SAID MY ABS BRAKE ACTUATOR WAS FAILING. WOULD COST ME 2200 DOLLARS TO FIX. THIS CERTAIN PART ON YOUR CAR IS SUPPOSED TO LAST YOU A LIFETIME. I DONT HAVE MONEY LIKE THAT NOW IT WAS TAKE ME A LIFETIME TO SAVE UP FOR THE REPAIRS. VERY SCARY. THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO ME RANDOMLY AS I WAS DRIVING NO MATTER WHERE OR HOW FAR THE TRIP I WAS TAKING. DIDN'T KNOW IF I WAS GOING TO BE ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME SOMETIMES. YOU JUST NEVER KNEW WHEN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE FINE AND OTHERS IT WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY SCARY.
I REPLACED MY BRAKES AFTER SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS AND CODES KEPT POPPING UP ON MY DASH. HAD THE ROTORS TURNED. BUT WHEN I RETURNED TO DRIVING MY CAR AFTER I THOUGHT IT WAS FIXED THE BRAKES WOULD ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST GO OUT THE HYDRAULIC PART WOULD GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR WOULD MAKE A HIGH PITCHED NOISE AND THEN NO BRAKES. TOOK IT TO TOYOTA IN CLINTON TN. SAID MY ABS BRAKE ACTUATOR WAS FAILING. WOULD COST ME 2200 DOLLARS TO FIX. THIS CERTAIN PART ON YOUR CAR IS SUPPOSED TO LAST YOU A LIFETIME. I DONT HAVE MONEY LIKE THAT NOW IT WAS TAKE ME A LIFETIME TO SAVE UP FOR THE REPAIRS. VERY SCARY. THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO ME RANDOMLY AS I WAS DRIVING NO MATTER WHERE OR HOW FAR THE TRIP I WAS TAKING. DIDN'T KNOW IF I WAS GOING TO BE ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME SOMETIMES. YOU JUST NEVER KNEW WHEN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE FINE AND OTHERS IT WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY SCARY.
I REPLACED MY BRAKES AFTER SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS AND CODES KEPT POPPING UP ON MY DASH. HAD THE ROTORS TURNED. BUT WHEN I RETURNED TO DRIVING MY CAR AFTER I THOUGHT IT WAS FIXED THE BRAKES WOULD ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST GO OUT THE HYDRAULIC PART WOULD GO COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR WOULD MAKE A HIGH PITCHED NOISE AND THEN NO BRAKES. TOOK IT TO TOYOTA IN CLINTON TN. SAID MY ABS BRAKE ACTUATOR WAS FAILING. WOULD COST ME 2200 DOLLARS TO FIX. THIS CERTAIN PART ON YOUR CAR IS SUPPOSED TO LAST YOU A LIFETIME. I DONT HAVE MONEY LIKE THAT NOW IT WAS TAKE ME A LIFETIME TO SAVE UP FOR THE REPAIRS. VERY SCARY. THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO ME RANDOMLY AS I WAS DRIVING NO MATTER WHERE OR HOW FAR THE TRIP I WAS TAKING. DIDN'T KNOW IF I WAS GOING TO BE ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME SOMETIMES. YOU JUST NEVER KNEW WHEN. SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE FINE AND OTHERS IT WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY SCARY.
Safety Rating for the 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-SB-0134-16_Rev — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 30, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for...
F0P_Region Lette — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Region Letter: Background The subject vehicles may be unable to pass certain state emission testing requirements due to incomplete readiness of the required Air Fuel (A/F) sensor monitor. Toyota has developed new engine control software logic to help prevent this condition from occurring.
F0P_Electronic C — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Dealer Daily: Background The subject vehicles may be unable to pass certain state emission testing requirements due to incomplete readiness of the required Air Fuel (A/F) sensor monitor. Toyota has developed new engine control software logic to help prevent this condition from occurring.
F0P_Region Lette — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Region Letter: Background The subject vehicles may be unable to pass certain state emission testing requirements due to incomplete readiness of the required Air Fuel (A/F) sensor monitor. Toyota has developed new engine control software logic to help prevent this condition from occurring.
F0P_Region Lette — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Region Letter: Background The subject vehicles may be unable to pass certain state emission testing requirements due to incomplete readiness of the required Air Fuel (A/F) sensor monitor. Toyota has developed new engine control software logic to help prevent this condition from occurring.
F0P_Electronic C — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Daily: Background The subject vehicles may be unable to pass certain state emission testing requirements due to incomplete readiness of the required Air Fuel (A/F) sensor monitor. Toyota has developed new engine control software logic to help prevent this condition from occurring.
T-SB-0042-15 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
TSB: Some 2007 model year Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit a condition of oxygen sensor readiness monitors incomplete during state emissions testing. The Hybrid Vehicle (HV) ECU logic has been updated to address this condition.
T-SB-0042-15 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2007 model year Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit a condition of oxygen sensor readiness monitors incomplete during state emissions testing. The Hybrid Vehicle (HV) ECU logic has been updated to address this condition.
T-SB-0042-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Some 2007 model year Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit a condition of oxygen sensor readiness monitors incomplete during state emissions testing. The Hybrid Vehicle (HV) ECU logic has been updated to address this condition.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
- 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 2 complaints
- 2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 481 complaints
- 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID (current)
- 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 272 complaints
- 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 55 complaints
- 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 26 complaints
- 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 5 complaints
- 2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID — 11 complaints
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