2006 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems
NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 30% of all 277 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 21 Highlander model years. These complaints report 14 crashes, 3 fires, and 13 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 63,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 83
- 30% of 277
- Crashes reported
- 14
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 13
- Median mileage
- 63,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Toyota Highlander engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 15, 2005, latest Aug 13, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Toyota Highlander
- 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.
Engine complaints by Highlander model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Toyota Highlander have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Toyota Highlander, 30% of all complaints for this model year, including 14 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 63,000 miles.
- Which Toyota Highlander year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2008 Toyota Highlander has the most engine complaints (121), compared with 83 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Toyota Highlander?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota Highlander concerns the engine: 11V112000.