Toyota Highlander Hybrid years to avoid
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid years to avoid are 2006, 2008, 2007, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
1,103
Total complaints
28
Recall campaigns
2004–2025
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Highlander Hybrid years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 481 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 272 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 160 | |
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 55 |
Every Highlander Hybrid year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 26 | 4 | |
| 2009avoid | 55 | 4 | |
| 2008avoid | 272 | 8 | |
| 2007avoid | 160 | 2 | |
| 2006avoid | 481 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota Highlander Hybrid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Highlander Hybrid years to avoid are 2006, 2008, 2007, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Highlander Hybrid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?
Across all model years, the Highlander Hybrid has 28 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,103 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.