Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-21 | 11V245000 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 307,848 | — | Details |
| 2009-04-27 | 09E022000 |
EQUIPMENT | 39,100 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | ENGINE | No | 1 | The contact owned a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, an abnormal,… |
| 2025-09-10 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is having severe issues with the ABS system. Toyota is reporting that it needs an ABS … |
| 2025-08-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | No | 0 | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to register th… |
| 2025-08-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The Intelligent power module failed on the vehicle. I read this is common for my vehicle however there is no recall mat… |
| 2025-06-16 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | THERE WAS NO INCIDENT. WHEN THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION SCREEN DISPLAYED, I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER IN… |
| 2025-05-25 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Good Afternoon, The brake actuator and booster pump failed on my 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. ABS, Brake, and VSC… |
| 2024-11-26 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brake actuator failure. Have to manually brake, stopping distance significantly increased. 3,145$ to replace at Toyota … |
| 2024-10-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | In June 2019, Toyota issued a recall for ABS malfunction, diagnostic code C1391 - brake actuator and accumulator. New … |
| 2024-07-06 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | We were driving at about 40 MPH and approached our turn. When I depressed the brakes, they felt spongy and I had troub… |
| 2024-06-13 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | There was a customer support program from Toyota for certain Highlander from 2008 to 2010. The deadline was in 2020. Th… |
| 2024-03-14 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | The ECU requires a reflash or replacement. The hybrid batteries over heat and regen braking randomly shuts off during … |
| 2024-02-09 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The brake pedal gave no resistance, going right to the floor. The ABS system warnings lit up on the dashboard at the sa… |
| 2024-01-11 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 3 | 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… |
| 2024-01-02 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front end of the veh… |
| 2023-11-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brought this sport utility truck from a dealership out of Sandersville, Geogia in 2018. Never had an issue with this ve… |
| 2023-08-24 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | This exact issue has occurred before and was already recalled and repaired. The issue is the brake system malfunctions … |
| 2023-06-05 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I own a 2008 Highlander Hybrid Limited. The ABS actuator and assembly have gone bad. The following dash lights are illu… |
| 2023-04-10 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Air bag lights continue to show. Vehicle had not been in any accidents. Seat warms do not work light comes on when you … |
| 2023-03-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 2008 toyota highlander gas pedal must be lose.because I barley push the gas and it takes on fast.i was driving home … |
| 2023-03-15 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Intermittent warnings "Check ABS", "Check Brake System", "Check VSC System" have been showing up on the vehicle display… |
| 2023-02-17 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I checked by local car repair shop found out failure code C1391. Mean- Brake Actuator Assembly fault. Recall program e… |
| 2023-02-12 | PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:ACTUATOR/SOLENOID | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and stabil… |
| 2022-12-04 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | Airbag failed to deploy in a front-left collision with another vehicle. The other vehicle's airbags did deploy. The ve… |
| 2022-11-04 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The Hybrid inverter failed on the car instantly stopping the car without any sort of warning what so ever. Car did not … |
| 2022-11-03 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | All the lights relating to brakes and ABS flashed up on the dashboard. We continued home slowly. Upon investigation fro… |
| 2022-10-16 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | While driving the vehicle the back door and glass back panel sometimes release and open unexpectedly . I saw that a "s… |
| 2022-09-22 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Needed to have hub and bearing and spindles replaced in front driver's side wheel (AWD). Repair shop completed repairs … |
| 2022-08-02 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brake system failed in hybrid and issue is well documented. Current lawsuits however not including this make/model. |
| 2022-07-24 | WHEELS | No | 0 | No nothing has been inspected I didn’t even know it had a recall all my lights on my truck are on now |
| 2022-07-18 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE | Yes | 0 | Slowing down, but the car surged forward colliding into a building. The dealership only ran a .5 hour diagnosis and cou… |
| 2022-07-08 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | ABS warning light at 118,000 7/8/2022 C1391 This is a known recall and problem on the earlier model Highlanders, as… |
| 2022-04-02 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Chief complaint ISSUES were as follow : " BRAKE MALFUNCTION STOP The vehicle in a safe plase immediately and contact… |
| 2022-03-09 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | ABS system failure for the second time after repair, cost $3400 to replace after causing complete loss of brakes. 4 yea… |
| 2022-02-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | When I started my 2008 Highlander Hybrid on Valentine’s Day and drove 3 car lengths from my drive way, my dash screen n… |
| 2022-02-07 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The Brake Actuator Assembly and Brake Booster Pump Assembly have failed on my 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. As I unde… |
| 2022-01-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The drivers door either locks or doesn’t when hitting the lock button it shake (unlocks an locks rapidly. |
| 2022-01-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The driver door lock either won’t unlock or won’t lock it does a back n forth montion |
| 2021-12-04 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The ABS ACTUATOR failed in my 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The screen inside the car flashed ABS // VSC // CHECK BRAK… |
| 2021-11-26 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | On November 26, 2021 my 2008 Highlander Hybrid started displaying Check ABS, Check VSC System, Check Brake System and B… |
| 2021-09-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On September 25, 2021, my husband was driving our 2008 Highlander locally to the store. The low pressure light came on … |
| 2021-08-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | On approx. August 13, 2021, my 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicle began making grinding sounds when the brake is ful… |
| 2021-07-16 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander (hybrid, in my case) has an ongoing problem with the brake actuator and brake booster. In … |
| 2021-06-24 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | srs light stays on. have seen many comp;aints on this with 2008 highlander. many say its a wiring problem in steering … |
| 2021-04-27 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | MAY 2021 UPDATE: 2008 HIGHLANDER HYBRID 184,XXXMI I OWN A 2008 HIGHLANDER HYBRID IN GREAT SHAPE, MINUS INTERNAL LE… |
| 2021-04-08 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | MY 2008 HIGHLANDER HYBRID CAME UP WITH THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS IN THE DASHBOARD AND INFORMATION DISPLAY: BRAKE SYSTEM MALF… |
| 2021-03-26 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | ON MARCH 26, 2021 WHEN WE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE SEVERAL INDICATORS AND MESSAGES THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH… |
| 2021-03-08 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | VEHICLE DRAINED THE NEW 12 VOLT BATTERY RECENTLY INSTALLED. I DELIVERED THE BATTERY TO THE VENDOR WHO CHARGED IT AND R… |
| 2021-02-15 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Myself, and many other 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners, have a vehicle code labeled C1391 "Leak in Accumulator" wh… |
| 2021-01-21 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | THE ABS ON OUR 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID LIMITED WENT OUT SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE WE HAD PLANNED A LONG TRIP. WE HEARD… |
| 2021-01-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | THE CAR KEEPS LUNGING FORWARD AS THE BRAKE IS BEING PRESSED AT TIMES. THIS IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS IN SNOWY AND SLIP… |