2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 110
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 110 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 371 |
| 2007 | 110 |
| 2008 | 197 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
42% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Show complaint excerpts
At slow speed, entering my driveway, brakes failed, resulting in slight acceleration, causing an accident with our other vehicle in driveway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-21
Electrical system
25% · 28 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Car was parked in driveway and was stationary. Warming car up to get rid of frost on windshield. The car started on fire - total lost. 3 to 4 feet flames coming out of engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-08
Also filed under Engine and structure
Vehicle speed control
14% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
On October 13, 2009, my 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid was parked at a small business parking lot, about 40 ft. Away from another parked car. The weather was clear and dry.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-05
Hybrid propulsion system
13% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing inverter.
Electronic stability control (esc)
9% · 10 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2011-02-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-07-20 Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall
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2012-01-05Electrical system11V342000 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…
Remedy: Toyota/Lexus mailed an interim owner notification on July 19, 2011 to advise owners of this recall and the fact that they will receive a future notice when parts become available to complete repairs.
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2013-11-04Hybrid propulsion system13V396000 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.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V342000 · Electrical system
- Recall 13V396000 · Hybrid propulsion system
FAQ
- Is the 2007 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 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.