2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 29 on record.
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recalls 2
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be he…
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HIGHLANDER HYBRID AND LEXUS RX400H PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2006. A MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE MAY CONTAIN INADEQUATELY SOLDERED TRANSISTORS THAT DURING HIGH-LOAD DRIVING, MAY BE DAMAGED BY HEAT CAUSED BY THE LARGE CURRENT. IF THIS OCCURS, VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS, INCLUDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICAT…
Fix: TOYOTA/LEXUS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION ON JULY 19, 2011 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS RECALL AND THE FACT THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTICE WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. TOYOTA DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HYBRID INVERTER PRODUCTION NUMBER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INVERTER…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 233 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…
NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall Closed
In a June 29, 2011 letter to NHTSA, Toyota submitted a Defect Information Report regarding a safety recall of certain Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400h vehicles to address a defect condition with the hybrid inverter assembly (NHTSA Recall No. 11V-342). Toyota's letter identified a defect related to inadequately soldered transistors on the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) of some of the subject vehicles that cou…
NHTSA #PE11005 · Hybrid Propulsion System · opened Feb 2011 · closed Jul 2011An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 196
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 196.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26.
Bulletin T-SB-0119-15 Rev2 · Engine · Feb 2026This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing a rescue charge. The GRX-5100 shoul…
Bulletin T-SB-0009-26 · Engine · Feb 2026Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to p…
Bulletin T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Jan 2026To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before th…
Bulletin T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especiall…
Bulletin T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid,…
Bulletin T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2024Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to r…
Bulletin T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, r…
Bulletin T-SB-0062-23 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2024Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to p…
Bulletin T-SB-0055-24 Rev1 · Structure · Jul 2024Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to p…
Bulletin T-SB-0055-24 Rev1 · Structure · Jul 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the HIGHLANDER HYBRID FWD/AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Other
On certain vehicles, a control board for the Intelligent Power Module (IPM), part of the hybrid system inverter assembly, could fail while the vehicle is underway. This could cause various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator lamp, brake system warning lamp, and master warning lamp, to illuminate on the instrument panel. If this occurred, in m…
Transport Canada #2013296 · Sep 2013Electrical
On certain vehicles, a control board for the Intelligent Power Module (IPM), part of the hybrid system inverter assembly, could fail while the vehicle is underway. This could cause various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator lamp, brake system warning lamp, and master warning lamp, to illuminate on the instrument panel. If this occurred, in m…
Transport Canada #2011243 · Jun 2011Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The Toyota Highlander , also known as the Toyota Kluger in some markets, is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Toyota since 2000.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid trims & engines on record
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles on record
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LimitedJTEGW21A870016663
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid BaseJTEHW21A470046361
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid BaseJTEGW21A770020431
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LimitedJTEHW21A970035016
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LimitedJTEDW21A470019692
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2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LimitedJTEEW21A170048166
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LimitedJTEGW21A070019508
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LimitedJTEEW21A270049987
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid BaseJTEGW21A070016592
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LimitedJTEHW21A970042158
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2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LimitedJTEHW21AX70045442
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid BaseJTEEW21A170047163
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid BaseJTEEW21A970048206
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid BaseJTEHW21A870041941
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid BaseJTEDW21A770017225
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid BaseJTEDW21A770020562
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid BaseJTEEW21A270047186
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LimitedJTEEW21A370044961
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid BaseJTEGW21A270021048