Overview & Reviews
New for 2006, the hybrid version of the Highlander pairs a gasoline-powered V6 with electric motors to improve fuel economy and acceleration.
- Real-world gas mileage in the 20s, terrific acceleration, smooth ride, comfortable cabin with simple controls and solid materials.
- Extra weight results in so-so handling, engine can be noisy, poor access to third-row seat.
User Reviews:
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Fun but a possible health hazard - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By Antonio - September 11 - 6:43 pmWhile the gas mileage is really poor for a hybrid, it is great for a SUV. This, however, does not take away the disappointment of frequent stops at the pump. Watch for the comfort of the front seats, the arm rests are cheaply designed and stick up when the seat is leaned. The rear windows should not be opened when moving. Has Toyota examined this problem and if not, why not? Since I need this type of vehicle for the outdoor activities that I enjoy doing, I can at least justify my guilt. Can you?
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Mileage estimates are a LIE - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By ToyotaLies - October 1 - 10:06 amIts a nice-looking, comfortable car with good power, but I got 15.4 mpg on a recent tank. And my highway mileage was much better than my city mileage (opposite of what they advertise). I took it to the dealer to find out if theres something wrong and they found nothing. They tell me Im not driving it correctly. Based on discussions on the Internet, it sounds like a TON of people are not getting close to the expected mileage. If you buy this car, expect to be disappointed.
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20 Mpg City is unacceptable. - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By wmacgavin - October 24 - 3:36 amBeautiful Inside and Out. Fun to drive, great ride. Excellent interior and exterior design. The 20mpg in the city for my typical soccer mom wife is unacceptable. Let see if the fabled Toyota Engineering department can figure out what the problem is? I assume that unless a Factory Toyota Engineer gets involved it will be 3 trips and out for this beautiful lemon.
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Hybrid Rip Off - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By Brian - November 10 - 5:36 pmBought the hybrid for the great mileage claims which turned out to be a complete lie. Vehicle gets 21-22 mpg from normal driving which in no way justtifies the price premium.
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Hybrid system breakdown! - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By keepwarmnow - May 4 - 2:00 amGreat experience until 100,000 miles. All check ups done at dealership.100,000 miles warranty expires soon after car wont start.I bought a Toyota because they are meant to last.Took car to dealership and they announced it would be 8700 dollars to fix. The hybrid system does not work! CODES POAA6&526-614 and Warrantied only to 100,000 miles. I am at 119,000. I was told the labor on the part is minimal it is the part that is so expensive. I was shocked and then looked on the internet to find that others have found themselves in the same position.When I went to pick up the car at Toyota they charged me $250.00 for the diagnostic test and tried to sell me another Toyota. HA!!
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Bad fuel economy - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By jfrose - February 1 - 1:36 amWe purchased a hybrid for the fuel economy and it does not get nearly what is advertised. We get 25 miles per gallon vs the 28-33 they advertise. We paid extra for the hybrid for nothing and Toyota wont buy the vehicle back.
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Disappointed with MPG - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By MCD - March 19 - 1:06 amI am leasing a 2006 Highlander Hybrid. Im in second year; took car for service for poor MPG, averaging 16.8 MPG city/highway for 800+ miles. I was told that it is what I should expect! At 26K I am averaging 21.4 MPG in city. The battery immediately reverts to gas. The service dept. said nothing could be done and that other Highlanders were getting similar MPG. This is not acceptable! The sticker indicates 31 miles city and 27 miles highway. I wrote to Toyota-their reply: MPG sticker quotes are generated under controlled testing conditions for EPA and so I should bring it in for servicing. Fuel efficiency is influenced by many variables: tire pressure, weather, fuel additives, etc.
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Inverter Problems - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By drew1961 - March 4 - 10:50 pmThis car has very expensive inverter problems. Cost to repair Hybrid inverter system as of June 21, 2011 $9325.00 + Tax Toyota does not fix this and have a class action suit against them at this time. If you are going green this green will be coming out of your billfold. The 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Vehicle (Highlander HV) was Toyotas first generation of gasoline-electric hybrid versions of the Highlander sold in the U.S. A central component of the Highlander HV is the electrical inverter assembly, which changes the DC current from the vehicles battery into AC current that powers the vehicles motor. The defective inverter assemblies cause the vehicles to suddenly lose engine power while the vehicles is being driven.
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Cant believe the costs of parts! - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By NolongerFan - February 18 - 7:00 pmI have been a Toyota fan for 20 years until now. My 4 year old Highlander Hybrid just stopped cold on me. Now they are telling me its the inverter and transaxle? Parts alone are $13,000, does not include labor. A car only 4 years old and the cost to fix it is as much as buying another car. Cant believe Toyota would price the parts to this car at an outrageous price. Off to buy another car and NOT A TOYOTA!!
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Disappointing - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By cford - April 7 - 5:03 amNot early the expected fuel mileage. Under 27 mpg local driving, above rating (about 30) on distant driving. My driving style with GM vehicles shows that I always got better mileage than shown on the window sticker. The Highlander is below suggested on the local driving. Body squeaks are annoying. Tilt steering wheel is limited in adjustments. Switches such as windshield wiper and lights are awkward. Do not have a level cargo space when sheet backs are folded.
