7.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,250 miles

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problem #1

Apr 112006

Highlander Hybrid

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,250 miles
New 2006 Highlander hybrid 7200 miles, well under both factory and extended warranty. No A/C -air conditioning not working- found that small pebble/rock had damaged ac condenser assembly, and all coolant lost. Unlike gas version of highlander, hybrid highlander has zero protection from any rock/bug/ objects from front of vehicle -- there is no mesh or protection at all. It is very accessible, being less than 1 foot away from ground, and completely exposed to front air traffic dealer is charging me over 950$ to replace entire system. They will not cover this under any warranty. This problem can/will easily happen again. I have not/do not travel dirt roads, mostly highway -- so this problem will most likely reoccur unless mesh/grate protection is fitted to front of lower assembly. Toyota has no front-bra parts available. I have contacted customer care at Toyota and they only sympathize.

- Auburn Hills, MI, USA

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