2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Highlander Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 22 Highlander Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (28 complaints, 25%), typically at around 115,250 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 110owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 25% | 115,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 25% | 112,339 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 14% | 86,074 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 14 | 13% | 116,495 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 11% | 31,333 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 9% | 129,064 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 7% | 96,421 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 7% | 101,942 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 5 | 5% | 29,300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 4% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 24,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 71,421 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 27,963 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 142,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 106,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 96,153 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Problem: 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 heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system
Problem: 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 indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 production number to determine whether the inverter contains suspect transistors and replace the module free of charge. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall (PE11005) — opened Feb 15, 2011, closed Jul 20, 2011, led to recall 11V342000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contactâs 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 contactâs residence. The vehicle was…
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…
Vsc light came on and the car would not drive. Towed to toyota and had it diagnosed. The poa80, p3020 hv battery inoperative/shorted. The vehicle was in motion on the highway when it happened.
The abs brake modulator began exhibiting very loud and continuous pumping/priming sounds for several weeks. During this time period upon hard braking the brake system would fail to respond immediately - there was a delay between the instant the brake pedal was depressed, and when the brakes were…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Highlander Hybrid model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.