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2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid consumer reviews

$33,030–$34,430 MSRP range
side view of 2006 Highlander Hybrid Toyota
(53 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.7
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250,000 still great

Ordered a new limited in 2005. We still have it. It has been a great car and still in great condition with 250,000 miles. Looking to buy a new one and keep the 2006.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Highlander Hybrped

I bought this car 2006, Highlander Hybrid used, maybe 7 years ago. It has been faultless in it performance and currently has 98,926 miles which is low, I believe. Still very happy with my Highlander. I do find that it will take on rain water, a bit, if I park it with front sloping downward in my drive though. So I try to reverse it if I’m expecting rain.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Still Great

Bought this 2006!Tkyota Highlander Hybrid Limited new way back when. 16 years later, still great. Only 170,000 miles, with original Hybrid batteries. Sure wish Toyota would offer an EV of this caliber.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Way better than a Ford Escape!

in 2019 I traded in my 2013 Ford Escape and bought a used all-wheel-drive 2006 Hylander Hybrid Limited. This is way better than any Ford, period! Solid and dependable!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car EVER

I've had this baby for 5 years and shes at 290k miles and running like a top. Still on original hybrid battery and regular oil changes. Gets great gas mileage, hauls all my stuff and friends, and the AWD system got me through 3ft deep snow in Chicago during a blizzard without issue, never got stuck even once. You can get one cheap nowadays, it's totally worth it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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She just keeps on going and looking smart!

This vehicle cannot be beat! While owning my Highlander since 2007, I purchased a new 2013 Hyundai Equus thinking I wanted a luxury vehicle, drove it for about a year, kept my Highlander and turned the Equus over to my Son! My Highlander is sharp, comfortable, reliable, has only 169,000 miles on it and I understand I'll be able to drive her another 130,000 miles, so it could very well turn out to be the last car I need to purchase. The turning radius is excellent, the visibility is great, easy to enter and exit, easily carries 7 people (8 if they're small) and can haul lots of stuff which I do frequently. Everything about this vehicle is wonderful. In looks, it stands up to the newest, sharpest SUV out there I use it for business, pleasure, long trips, you name it! Can you tell that I'm a huge fan of my 2006 Toyota Highlander Limited Hybrid???

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great, all around mid-sized SUV

I purchased this car used when there was still some hesitation out there in buying a used hybrid. It's been a great car and averages around 25 mpg actual driving. That's pretty good considering it has the 3rd row and is an all wheel drive vehicle. Plenty of storage and enough tech to to not be left too far behind. Very smooth driving & great JBL audio with the disc changer. No back-up camera or blue tooth. Love the Highlander in general- would buy again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car I have drive it

This car meets all the needs. It is an exdelent condition. Good for commute to work. I have recommand this car to my firends and family.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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abs actuator recall - expired

This car has a problem with the ABS actuator . Can be a 2,500 too 3,000. fix. even though it was a recall previously. other than that car runs great. The actuator failing makes loud noise every time you step on brake. Moving or not. My car has 101,000. miles on it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable hard working car I’ve ever owned.

Needs a new crank shaft. This is the first major repair the car has ever needed. Fuel efficient and quiet. Smooth comfortable ride with plenty of cargo space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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