2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

20102012
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Problems

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

#12 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

#21 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Unintended Acceleration
2
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
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Recalls for 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,814,284 vehicles.

15V689000Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
~1,814,284 affected

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

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2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — FAQ

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

Is the 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,814,284 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 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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