2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a complaint index of 10, the second-lowest among 21 model years, with just 1 complaint and 1 recall on file. NHTSA ranks it 19th worst out of the years tracked, meaning it fares better than most other Highlander Hybrid years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Highlander Hybrid years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (100%)
- Steering1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V112000Feb 24, 2011Engine769,379 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
Risk: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2005 compared with other Highlander Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Highlander Hybrid has a complaint index of 10, one of the lowest of the 21 model years with data, and ranks 19th worst out of the years tracked.
- What problems does the 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2005 Highlander Hybrid, involving brakes and steering, including a report of the power steering failing at 131,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 11V112000) covers a floor carpet cover retention clip that could interfere with the accelerator pedal; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Toyota Highlander Hybrid should I avoid?
- NHTSA data points to 2006 through 2010 and 2021 as Avoid years, with 2006 having the highest complaint index at 100. The 2005 model year is not flagged as Avoid.