2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

20062008
Complaints
160
Crashes
21
Fires
4
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#128 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:116,176 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#228 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:142,004 mi
Crash-related:5
#314 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:80,400 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Electrical Faults
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
116,176
Brakes
28
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
142,004
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
80,400
Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
112,291
Hydraulic Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
31,732
Electronic Stability Control
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
124,530
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,123
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
125,537
Service Brakes, Electric
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
24,800
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hybrid Propulsion System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~215,354 vehicles.

13V396000Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
~133,081 affected

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.

11V342000Electrical System
~82,273 affected

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.

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2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 160 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (28 complaints, avg 116,176 mi); Brakes (28 complaints, avg 142,004 mi); Unintended Acceleration (14 complaints, avg 80,400 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 105,996 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid include 21 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 215,354 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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