The 2006 Toyota Highlander has 919 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 11 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and electrical system. Owners most often flag engine transition concerns: apprehension about the long-term reliability of the newer turbocharged 2.4l 4-cylinder engine compared to the older, proven 3.5l v6. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Toyota Highlander vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 Highlander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 217 (2016) to 919 (2006). With 919 complaints, the 2006 Highlander sits abovethe model's median of 356.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. The Highlander is widely recognized as a reliable, practical, and comfortable family SUV, praised for its solid build quality, good ride comfort, and strong resale value.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Highlander. See the full Highlander owner picture and every model year.
Used Highlander listings typically run $18,655–$29,616 across 2002 to 2024 model years.
Compare every Highlander year side by side to see how 2006 ranks against the rest.