2008 Model Year

Toyota Highlander

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
402
Recalls
3
Crashes
44
Severe
82

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

09E028000 May 2009

Other

No consequence data available

09E022000 Apr 2009

Other

No consequence data available

08V181000 Apr 2008

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 2025

My 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is having severe issues with the ABS system. Toyota is reporting that it needs an ABS actuator and ABS pump replaceme...

Brakes
Sep 2025

THERE WAS NO INCIDENT. WHEN THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION SCREEN DISPLAYED, I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER IN PUEBLO, COLORADO. I RECEIVED T...

Electrical System
Aug 2025

The Intelligent power module failed on the vehicle. I read this is common for my vehicle however there is no recall matching my VIN. Vehicle was purch...

Electrical System
Aug 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered th...

Brakes
Jul 2025

Good Afternoon, The brake actuator and booster pump failed on my 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. ABS, Brake, and VSC warning lights came on, and th...

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS Crash
Dec 2024

I was in a car accident yesterday two cars hit me from behind my daughter was in the third row and my other kids in the second row. The air bags didn'...

Brakes
Nov 2024

Brake actuator failure. Have to manually brake, stopping distance significantly increased. 3,145$ to replace at Toyota dealership.

Brakes
Nov 2024

We were driving at about 40 MPH and approached our turn. When I depressed the brakes, they felt spongy and I had trouble slowing quickly. The yellow...

Brakes
Oct 2024

In June 2019, Toyota issued a recall for ABS malfunction, diagnostic code C1391 - brake actuator and accumulator. New parts were issued by Toyota in...

Brakes
Aug 2024

There was a customer support program from Toyota for certain Highlander from 2008 to 2010. The deadline was in 2020. The same issue started for me thr...

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Summary

The 2008 Toyota Highlander has 402 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 44 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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