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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 115 repairs.
2006 Toyota Highlander electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 205000 mi US $620 |
Rear passenger electric window failed. Replaced motor |
| 228000 mi US $2 |
Automatic climate control was broken. I repaired the wiring to temp switch. No cost but some hours of labor. |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 155000 mi US $47 |
Low tire pressure gauge reset. |
| 133300 mi US $850 |
Window stuck in down position. Had to replace both window and regulator. |
| 156000 mi US $950 |
Alternator failed and was replaced with an OEM unit. |
| 152000 mi US $400 |
Replace Alternator. The battery light came on so I checked voltage with a multimeter and did a self diagnosis. I kept a charger on it at night and turned off electronics and limited driving until I could get it in for repair. |
| 74000 mi US $752 |
Key fobs stopped working and system wouldn't enter programming mode (tried changing fob batteries first). After two days of intermittent success, replaced sending unit located in year hatch. |
| 68000 mi US $900 |
New battery |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 36000 mi | Adjusted brake pedal for brake light switch to activate. |
| 95480 mi $50 |
AC has been problematic for the last couple of years, but replacing the gas at a respectable shop fixed this. Problem started when the car's radiator failed and ended up with a small hole (details in a different entry). |
| 150000 mi US $169 |
Our non-hybrid battery died after a door failed to latch and the interior lights stayed on for 36 hours. Our fault completely! |
| 144500 mi US $900 |
AC condenser needed replaced as AC stopped working |
| 237000 mi US $550 |
AC Condenser had a hole it in, so AC stopped working |
| 149000 mi US $1100 |
[blend door] motor for thermostat change botton |
| 153400 mi US $1300 |
AC Condenser leak |
| 88000 mi US $180 |
Needed new battery |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 159000 mi | rear window track actuator slipped out of track |
| 71700 mi US $300 |
remote needed to be replaced |
| 94500 mi US $63 |
Dead battery replaced. |
| 172000 mi US $3 |
Replace rear marker bulbs |
| 79000 mi US $350 |
factory radio started to fail; replaced it with aftermarket unit |
| 122000 mi US $50 |
Issue with battery holding charge even with new battery. Hybrid system charges vehicle and if you don't drive it much or long distances the battery can discharge. No fix available. Charging the battery at home and have emergency jumper. |
| 130000 mi US $70 |
Milliamp drain on battery traced to the security circuit. Pulled the fuse and reinserted it. Drain went away |
| 119000 mi US $30 |
Changed headlight bulb |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 170000 mi US $125 |
Alternator failed, was replaced for $125, doing it myself |
| 111200 mi US $710 |
Replacement of alternator |
| 58000 mi US $250 |
Alternator and battery replacement. Leak in the condenser |
| 167000 mi US $890 |
Alternator failure |
2006 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $200 |
Routine replacement of battery. |
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