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#153 of 313 toyota Highlander Hybrid Milage by davida21_77

Jun 16, 2011 (11:12 am)

Hi, I am new to this forum, my question to any one is...I have a 2011 highlander limited hybrid...I only have 4900 miles on it...and I have noticed that the MPG given on that little screen to the right does not match the fuel gauge in the center. In other words the little screen says that I am getting 28-30 mpg so about a crusing range of 415-525 miles but at 300 miles the main gauge goes to empty...has any one noticed this on their highlander?

#154 of 313 Re: Power Inverter $9,000 Repair [tx78746] by shompolesp

Jun 16, 2011 (6:33 pm)

Replying to: tx78746 (Jun 10, 2011 6:20 am)
I guess I haven't been so lucky to get an inverter problem. Mine turned out to be an AC Compressor Unit failure which shut down the whole system and the car had to be towed. After contacting the Dealer (Toyota of Pullman WA), the diagnosis turned out to be as stated above and the repairs were estimated at about $5500 and the parts were not covered by any warranty since as I was told I was on a 5 year/60K miles. My car had just turned 5 years and 1 week with 93K miles. No remedy was offered by the National Toyota Customer Support instead they suggested giving me $750 towards trading in the car (how insensitive!).
So, here I am, with a 5 year old $45,00 fully paid piece of JUNK! And two weeks without transport!
Anybody out there with experience with Toyota Highlander Hybrid AC Compressor problems or know of refurbished compressors I can buy and use?
Suggestions are welcome.

#155 of 313 Finally, a recall!!! by karen80

Jun 29, 2011 (6:24 am)

Yeah!!!!! Toyota announced today a safety recall of the 2006-2007 Highlander for the inverter issue!
Go to their website recall page or try this link.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+voluntary+safety+recall+highlander+h- ybrid+lexus+rx+400h+june+2011.htm?siteid=DMG_rss_201106_RLA_explan_toynew_Toyota- +Announces+Voluntary+Safety+Recall+of+Certain+2006+and+2007+Model+Year+Highlande- r+Hybrid+and+RX+400h+Vehicles

#156 of 313 Re: Finally, a recall!!! [karen80] by maryland_john

Jun 29, 2011 (7:06 am)

Replying to: karen80 (Jun 29, 2011 6:24 am)
Great news! Once our recall notice comes out, which sounds like when Toyota says they have replacement parts, we can be reimbursed for paying for the repair. I didn't have the heart to ask about people who were forced to scrap their cars? And also, we can submit for reimbursement "consideration" but my dealer said it should go through, just a long process. Thanks to everyone who complained and filed with the FEDS. This happened much quicker because of your action.
 
John (an early victim)

#157 of 313 Re: Finally, a recall!!! [karen80] by irina2

Jun 29, 2011 (10:23 am)

Replying to: karen80 (Jun 29, 2011 6:24 am)
Double yeah!! Thanks karen80 for notifying us all. I just called the Toyota custormer service 800 number and after a rather long wait was able to confirm that my car falls into the recall group. I asked if we would be reimbursed (since we already shelled out $8K for the fix) and her reply was 'absolutely'...but to wait until the notification comes in the mail. She also said the recall applies to models made between Feb 2005 and Aug 2006. I'm not holding my breath until I see the check, but this is definitely very good news. Not sure how the poor folks who sold their cars for scrap, before this option was announced, could be "made whole"...but I would sure be calling Toyota ( or other options?) to discuss their cases. I feel really horrible for those of you in that category...please contact me if there's any way to help you...

#158 of 313 Re: toyota Highlander Hybrid Milage [davida21_77] by monte8

Jun 29, 2011 (8:31 pm)

Replying to: davida21_77 (Jun 16, 2011 11:12 am)
" I have noticed that the MPG given on that little screen to the right does not match the fuel gauge in the center."
 
I have a 2008 HiHy. This is the nature of the electronic gas milage function. It is an estimate. Mine is usually overstating gas milage by 1.5 mpg, but every once in a while it understates the mpg. The computer is using an algorithm to estimate milage based on various readings, it does not measure fuel flow directly.
 
I believe this is true of all such reading, no matter the make and model.

#160 of 313 Re: 2006 AC Compressor Dead, Check hybrid system, check CSV system [irina2] by skybounddana

Jul 05, 2011 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: irina2 (Jun 06, 2011 10:05 am)
My AC on my 2006 Hybrid Highlander just went out... OMG I could not beleive this is almost a $5000 repair... $2558.86 is my wholesale on-line price just for the Compressor. I'm shocked and will never buy another Toyota again. Has anyone had any luck with the after markets ?...I found one on EBay for $190 , made in Texas, with a warranty.

#161 of 313 Re: Finally, a recall!!! [irina2] by woodfamily20

Jul 09, 2011 (6:28 am)

Replying to: irina2 (Jun 29, 2011 10:23 am)
Hey guys - thanks for the head's up. We paid for the labor portion of the repairs, but then traded our car in last November. I called Toyota and they had me fax in all of the information - service invoice, proof of payment, and proof of past ownership and they said I should hear something in about 6 weeks. They won't guarantee reimbursement, but we'll see! I'm so happy to see a recall and pray that this issue won't happen to anyone else now.

#162 of 313 HiHy Power inverter recall by kdegru

Jul 15, 2011 (8:17 am)

1)Many thanks for Karen for alerting me to this recall. I just purchased a high mileage used 2006 HiHY and at my first service they did the electric power steering unit recall which would have cost me around $1600 if not covered. It was covered even though I have 120K miles on the car. I hope this new safety recall for the inverter is will also be covered.
2) Can anyone share with me what real world mileage I can expect with this car? I am only getting around 22MPG with mixed driving and I am driving very deliberately to economize on fuel.

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