| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (14%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 115 repairs.
2006 Toyota Highlander engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (35%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Toyota Highlander
Engine not specified
| 174000 mi US $100 |
Leaking coolant , close to the oil filter |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 198000 mi US $1465 |
Water pump replacement, including timing belt |
| 76000 mi | Gas cap improperly closed so the car detected an exhaust leak. Engine and Traction Control lights were on. Once the gas cap was installed properly and the codes reset the lights did not return. |
| 179000 mi US $190 |
Check engine light came on. Took a few days to diagnose the problem - something with EVAP system. Canister was suspect but they replaced gas cap and tightened a hose clamp. So far this has been sufficient. |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 56000 mi | Water pump leaking. Replaced pump and T-belt. |
| 68000 mi US $900 |
Replaced two accessory belts except for drive (serpentine) belt. |
| 82000 mi US $400 |
Had Timing Belt, Drive Belt and Water Pump replaced. Timing Belt was past due due to the age of the car. The water pump was leaking slightly. |
| 156700 mi US $300 |
Rusty exhaust part replaced. |
| 152000 mi US $640 |
Tune up - plugs/wires |
| 55180 mi C $90 |
Purge valve cleaned |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 93000 mi $250 |
Car started overheating very quickly. Turns out the radiator was busted. Part of the radiator needed to be replaced. |
| 197000 mi US $700 |
Replace radiator and water pump |
| 32000 mi | Failure of Hybrid Inverter. |
| 153700 mi US $759 |
Water pump for hybrid system failed: had to be replaced |
| 174000 mi US $600 |
O2 sensor and hose |
| 132000 mi US $450 |
Radiator replaced |
| 45000 mi | Replaced hybrid inverter |
| 103000 mi US $3100 |
Hybrid Battery |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 154000 mi | Battery cooling fans died leading to battery meltdown. Repairs exceeded value of vehicle |
| 28000 mi | Igniter on one cylinder failed |
| 41000 mi US $30 |
Noisy belt, tightened |
| 93000 mi US $700 |
Radiator blew, needed to be replaced |
| 95000 mi US $500 |
Bad ignition coil caused the car to stop running completely. Still able to pull to side of road under "Limp Home" mode in electric. |
| 145000 mi US $1150 |
Radiator cracked and leaked |
| 119400 mi US $500 |
radiator leak |
| 142000 mi US $590 |
Leaking Radiator. Replaced Radiator. |
| 120000 mi US $95 |
Check Hybrid, check VSC lights; diagnosed as under-charged regular (non-hybrid) battery; topped off charge Problem not solved. |
| 120000 mi US $800 |
Check hybrid light and check VCS light; diagnosed as un-attached ground wire; re-attached wire. Problem not solved. Check hybrid light and check VCS light; car lost power on highway, reverted to "limp home" mode. Towed to dealer. Diagnosed hybrid water pump broken. They say they will not know whether $9000 inverter is broken until they fix water pump. Diagnosed problem as the "other water pump." Paid $800 for repair, but seems to have solved the problem described above. |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 167000 mi US $890 |
Emissions sensor replacement |
| 167000 mi US $2000 |
Catalytic converter replacement, $1400 Valve cover gasket replacement, $600 |
| 197000 mi US $325 |
Oxygen sensor replacement |
| 58000 mi US $250 |
Replaced radiator and cooling fans. |
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