Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 110 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V396000 Inverter Failure may cause Hybrid Vehicle to Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V342000 INVERTER ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 28 complaints
- Service Brakes 28 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints
- Hybrid Propulsion System 14 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 10 complaints
Of the 110 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 110 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid faces reliability challenges primarily due to issues with the hybrid propulsion system inverter and electrical components, leading to frequent complaints and recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid inverter | 70,000–100,000 miles | $2,500–$4,000 | common |
| Service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| ESC system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$1,500 | occasional |
| Vehicle speed control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Brake system check
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system flush
- Hybrid system inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Inverter overheating signs
- Brake warning lights
- Electrical issues or malfunctions
- Sudden vehicle power loss
- Unresponsive speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.