2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Consumer Discussions

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Re: 2009 Toyota Hybrid Highlander off road??? [monte8]

Written by: wvgasguy on Mar 04, 2009 06:01 AM

In other words, there is no warranty against damage for off road use. Pretty much saying the same thing No, it isn't. If you bend the front suspension driving off road, they could deny warranty coverage for that item, not all other items. Again, same thing. If you break it off road it is not covered. I said there is no warranty against damage for driving off road. I ... Read More...

Re: 2009 Toyota Hybrid Highlander off road??? [monte8]

Written by: pf_flyer on Mar 03, 2009 07:12 PM

I'd want to check to be certain exactly what components would not be warranted for off road use. I bet the list would be more extensive than most of us would think. Just my two cents... if you want an off road vehicle, then get one. ;) Read More...

Re: 2009 Toyota Hybrid Highlander off road??? [wvgasguy]

Written by: monte8 on Mar 03, 2009 02:27 PM

". . . they are not responsible for damage to the vehicle by doing so. In other words, there is no warranty against damage for off road use. Pretty much saying the same thing." No, it isn't. If you bend the front suspension driving off road, they could deny warranty coverage for that item, not all other items. Read More...

Re: 2009 Toyota Hybrid Highlander off road??? [monte8]

Written by: wvgasguy on Feb 27, 2009 09:36 AM

they are not responsible for damage to the vehicle by doing so. In other words, there is no warranty against damage for off road use. Pretty much saying the same thing. Read More...

Re: 2009 Toyota Hybrid Highlander off road??? [pf_flyer]

Written by: monte8 on Feb 25, 2009 07:27 PM

". . . if you take a Highlander Hybrid off-road that you'll void any warranty. " No, using it off road does not void the warranty. Toyota is just saying that it is not intended for that use and they are not responsible for damage to the vehicle by doing so. Read More...

Re: 2009 Toyota Hybrid Highlander off road??? [geode1]

Written by: cdptrap on Feb 25, 2009 10:22 AM

Yes, our '06 4WDi HH has been on mud, ruts, wet grass, some rocks, loose dirt, snow and some ice; no sand experience. All the above driving refers to dirt roads and tracks, not real-life 4x4 country. HH is way out of its league in 4x4 country. The HH can go everywhere a low-clearance two-wheel drive vehicle can go and then some because of the slightly higher clearance. ... Read More...

Re: 2009 Toyota Hybrid Highlander off road??? [wvgasguy]

Written by: pf_flyer on Feb 24, 2009 07:33 AM

I agree, "off-road" doesn't include dirt roads or trails. Read More...

Re: 2009 Toyota Hybrid Highlander off road??? [geode1]

Written by: wvgasguy on Feb 24, 2009 06:48 AM

Just a thought. I have not fully pushed the limit of the traction control on the HH. However on the TCH when the wheel starts spinning it just shuts down and you don't move. With the iawd you would have more traction, but eventually in an off road situation, you would not be able to spin the wheels to get out of a rut or ditch or over rocks. However I would not hesitate at ... Read More...

Re: 2009 Toyota Hybrid Highlander off road??? [geode1]

Written by: pf_flyer on Feb 24, 2009 04:59 AM

I imagine what it really means is just what it says, the Highlander Hybrid is not an off-road vehicle and that if you take a Highlander Hybrid off-road that you'll void any warranty. Read More...

2009 Toyota Hybrid Highlander off road???

Written by: geode1 on Feb 23, 2009 10:31 PM

Toyota says "The Highlander Hybrid is not designed to be driven off-road". What does that really mean? The vehicle has OK ground clearance. How's it on traction? One can go a lot of places with just those two. Do any of you have experience taking 09 (or 08) HH on rocky dirt roads with steep slopes, or soft sand, mud, or snow? Does the electric rear drive actually add ... Read More...