2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
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MPG (up to)
31 City / 27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
208
Seats
7
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Theresa S
Highland Hybrid ' Great Value for the Size
Drives well, has great power, and gets better gas mileage than other cars of its weight. The only drawback is that it is huge and not always easy to park. It's a great adventure vehicle and has plenty of room to take friends as well as move large or heavy objects.
accountCircle Chelsea D
Not selling car anytime soon!
Great car, has held up well, gets me everywhere I need to be and does need much maintenance. Third row seats are a bit cramped, I would never wanna be stuck back there. There's more than enough room up front. Speakers are amazing. Not trying to sell any time soon.
accountCircle Michelle E
Our Highlander Hybrid fits the flexible needs of our family.
Our Highlander Hybrid fits our family needs wonderful. The fold down third row is very helpful with addition passengers on the occasional basis. When the third row is folded down we have excellent storage space for groceries or gardening needed items. Our Highlander has great pick up to get going to speed without sluggishness or slow acceleration. It is also very responsive when on the road in country or city driving. Our model does have a searching that is noted in the fall and spring months randomly when braking. It is a controlled break with a random search forward. Our mechanic suspects it is a feature of the early hybrid technology when the car transfers from electric to gas functioning.
accountCircle Heather V
Solid Car minor inconveniences
I have a lot of suspension issues and ABS issues, but solid engine. I live on a dirt road, so that might be why. I love the GPS system. Car looks newer than it is, most people don't realize it is a 2006. It is not very music friendly since it does have older tech such as a cassette player.

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base Hybrid
208 HP 29-29 MPG 7 Seats
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LTD Hybrid
208 HP 29-29 MPG 7 Seats
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2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Michelle E on November 2, 2020
Our Highlander Hybrid fits the flexible needs of our family.
Our Highlander Hybrid fits our family needs wonderful. The fold down third row is very helpful with addition passengers on the occasional basis. When the third row is folded down we have excellent storage space for groceries or gardening needed items. Our Highlander has great pick up to get going to speed without sluggishness or slow acceleration. It is also very responsive when on the road in country or city driving. Our model does have a searching that is noted in the fall and spring months randomly when braking. It is a controlled break with a random search forward. Our mechanic suspects it is a feature of the early hybrid technology when the car transfers from electric to gas functioning.
accountCircle Theresa S on September 11, 2020
Highland Hybrid ' Great Value for the Size
Drives well, has great power, and gets better gas mileage than other cars of its weight. The only drawback is that it is huge and not always easy to park. It's a great adventure vehicle and has plenty of room to take friends as well as move large or heavy objects.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Jadion J.

I can literally fit anything in my car. Great for road trips. I love that my car can fit 7 people. I am in college so I really need all the trim I can get. My car is great on gas and mileage. I can fill my tank with $25 and that will last me for just over two weeks.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Jadion J.

I have some difficulty getting my heat to kick on but It just requires patience. I am small and my car is big so my driver seat is never perfectly adjusted for my body. I really love my car though and I cannot think of any other cons I would have with it.

Ranks #2 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 5 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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2006 Toyota Prius
4.53
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2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
4.5
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2006 Honda Insight
4

Ranks #5 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #5 of 7 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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2006 Honda Insight
66 MPG
2
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2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
51 MPG
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2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
31 MPG

Is The 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid A Good Car?

Yes. It is very quiet when it switches to electric mode. Roomy. The 3rd row is kids only size though. Easy enough to handle in snowy weather. Good sized trunk. Good gas mileage. Comparable to the car... Read More
Amanda B.
Perfect for the family, really good on gas and spacious and good for trips and long distance commute
Mackenzie O.
Yes. I love my car. It gives a wonderful ride and is very comfortable. I get ok gas mileage. If I buy another car I would buy another highlander
Alison M.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

This car had been reliable for us. We have had to jump the battery because we forgot a light on and because the battery died. But we have had few problems with it and I feel confident taking it... Read More
Amanda B.
Not at all is very comfortable and reliable wherever you go and your daily needs and also the way it looks is fantastic
Jade P.
It is very reliable. I've had a few repairs lately but usually it’s the brakes or battery that would happen in any car. Just once it was the hybrid system.
Alicia N.

Is The 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid A Good Value?

We paid about $12000 for it used about 2 years ago. We felt like that was a good deal for the quality of car we got. It had post factory speaker upgrades and fairly low mileage (about 80000).
Amanda B.
Very good value for the money. You save a lot on gas and that’s what you want to see every month you have work tomorrow
Taylor W.
I bought it used so I paid about $18000 for it. I'm expecting to keep it until it has 200,000 miles on it so it is a extremely good value.
Jennifer A.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to replace the toyota highlander hybrid's timing belt?

Answer: From 2006 until 2010, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid came fitted with a timing belt. The following year, Toyota swapped this out for a timing chain, which gains significant in terms of longevity. But while timing...

If a toyota highlander hybrid has a dead battery what should i do first?

Answer: You leave the house in a hurry, and realize that Your Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicle won't start. After checking all the possible culprits, You have determined the issue is a dead battery. Now what The first...

Where is the toyota highlander hybrid's 12v battery located?

Answer: The Toyota Highlander Hybrids are somewhat unique when it comes to battery placement. They pack a 12 V bolt Toyota Highlander Issue Battery, which can be found at the rear end of the vehicle. This is the access...

How to jump start a toyota highlander hybrid?

Answer: To jump start a Toyota Highlander Hybrid, watch: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=r_lIRi3xRs0 The battery will eventually become ineffective. The battery will need to be swapped out every 50,000 to 60,000 miles....

Can you jumpstart a toyota highlander hybrid?

Answer: Yes, you can jump-start a Toyota Highlander like any other regular vehicle. All you need to do is connect the positive and negative terminals of your Highlander to any external source, and you are good to go....
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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