MYRModel Year Report

2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:35:06.449Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2005 2006: 370 complaints 2007: 110 complaints 2007 2008: 197 complaints 2009: 40 complaints 2010: 22 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2015: 4 complaints 2016: 6 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2019 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 15 complaints 2022: 6 complaints 2022 2023: 8 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2005: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20040
20051
2006370
2007110
2008197
200940
201022
20115
20129
20135
20142
20154
20166
20173
20185
20196
20209
202115
20226
20238
20240
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.

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WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING STOP WORKING. VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO PARK IN SAFE PLACE. CAR RUNS BUT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150311

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 of 1 total report mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

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WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING STOP WORKING. VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO PARK IN SAFE PLACE. CAR RUNS BUT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150311

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20100216 — RQ (closed 20110301)

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

R 20110506 — vehicle speed control

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 FLOO

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.

Campaign 11V112000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V112000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.