We were driving down the highway I-30 East up a hill going appt 70 mph when the car went into limp mode and slowed down to 10 mph. Then went to only 1 mph. We checked the battery connection, fuel cap, everything we found online to check.

- Columbia, MO, USA

I was driving my car and when I brake to slow down I heard a chime and a check vcs system warning came with ABS, brake and slip indicator, master warning light and electronic controlled brake system warning light came on too. I have found that in 2013 there was a safery recall dlf(D2F) on certain highlander hv 2006-2010.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

I am about to purchase an 06 Toyota highlander 4X4 hybrid. I received information that the 06 Toyota Highlander hybrid inverter has serious problems, and that the cost to fully repair this problem is huge. I would like to protect myself from potential problems (like this) by not purchasing any such vehicle. I would also like to know (if this issue is valid) whether dealerships have the ability to be informed of any such vehicle problems, before they sell it on their lot?

- Dudley, NC, USA

The vehicle heating system doesn't work at all times at which time it seems to switch to air conditioning. The digital display also fades the longer the system is switched on or the longer the drive. This can cause a safety issue during cold weather conditions.

- Augusta, GA, USA

I am the original owner of this vehicle. This vehicle is used on standard Suburban and highway paved roads. No dirt or special condition driving. In March 2011 at about 82,000 miles, the front wheels started making a grinding noise which was noticeable at speeds of 35mph or greater. The dealer replaced the right front hub and bearing assembly. This solved the problem. Then at 87,943 miles in September 2011, the same grinding noise happened to the rear wheels. The dealer replaced the left and right rear hub assemblies and bearings. This solved the problem. I have never owned a car that had 3 out of 4 wheel hub assemblies and bearings break.

- Westlake, OH, USA

On May 2, 2011 the inverter assembly broke down.

- Nashville, TN, USA

1. I was parking alongside the road, behind an acquaintance's vehicle. While rolling into position behind them, I experienced a sudden acceleration of my vehicle. 2. this is the first time this has occured. I smashed into the rear of the car parked in front of me at 10mph or so. Minimla damage to my SUV, other car will likely need a new rear bumper. 3. reported to Toyota and awaiting callback

- Brookfield, MA, USA

One morning our Toyota Highlander hybrid wouldn't start. After trying to start it with my key, my wife tried using hers. It still didn't start. However, we both noticed that it was making more than the usual amount of buzzing and humming sounds. We both walked back into the house, leaving the car in park, the doors shut but the hood up, taking our keys with us. Just a few minutes later, my wife saw movement out the window and walked over to see what it was. It was the highlander driving itself across the lawn. It had been parked on the flat driveway but was now halfway across the yard, having rolled over a flower planter made of railroad ties and was headed for a very steep hill. Before either of us could even get out of the house, it rolled over the edge of the hill and disappeared. A loud crash let us know it had come to a stop. (it hit a tree.) the air bags didn't deploy and when we looked in the window the gear shift was in reverse. After being towed up the hill, it was taken to a collision repair facility where the bill came to about $11,000. Then it was taken to steve low midwest Toyota where we sought an explanation and repair. The dealer could find no defect and no repair was made.

- La Crosse, WI, USA

My 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid's brakes appear to have the same problem that is attributed to design fault in the brakes of the prius model. I bought the car used, last June 2009. The problem is that the brakes momentarily "fail" when I hit a pot hole or drive over a bumpy road -- in other words if I start braking and hit a bump, the car lurches forward for a second before continuing to slow down. (this is not antilock braking engaging -- I know what that feels like.) I have not seen this problem reported with any Toyota models other than the prius, but the descriptions I read/hear in the media are exactly what I have experienced in my car. I have had the car road tested by my mechanic -- but I could not produce or simulate the conditions that lead to the problem. But that was a couple of months ago. I experience the problem weekly, if not daily -- and it is alarming! in a panic stop on a bumpy road, results could be disastrous. Please advise those investigating prius brake problems that it may not just be a prius problem. Please advise me if there is other action I can take to notify investigators or Toyota. Thanks

- Washington, DC, USA

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