ToyotaHighlander2008
  1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Unknown Or Other

2008 Toyota Highlander Unknown Or Other Problems

10
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 10 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
60–100k mi3
1–30k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 2, 2019 · 125,500 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    2008 highlander caught fire and burned to a complete loss. None of the notification systems worked correctly to alert my wife. The car was in motion moving appx 20 miles per hour and the cabin filled with smoke and was engulfed in flames. Oil spray was noted and pictures taken on the roadway behind the vehicle to the burn site. There was a recall on an oil line for this vehicle in the past.

    Fire reported

    ODI 11171329

  • November 20, 2018 · 278,177 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    SUNROOF SHATTERED

    ODI 11155887

  • January 15, 2018

    Unknown Or Other

    Brake booster and actuator per toyota dealership of fayetteville arkansas failed on this car although same system used on same year camry that were tecalled

    ODI 11064527

  • February 8, 2016 · 100,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    The driver's side sun visor does not stay in its upright flat position. It falls partway down to the point of being aimed directly at the forehead. This not only impedes visibility but also is dangerous if you involved in an accident which would throw you forward. It also will not stay down and pushed all the way forward in order to avoid the hazard of having it angled at your forehead. Having the vehicle in motion…

    ODI 10846083

  • August 26, 2015 · 70,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    Factory alarm goes off randomly.. Hood latch sensor problem?

    ODI 10779108

  • March 1, 2015 · 96,500 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    While driving driver's sun visor falls in front of driver. If there was an accident the driver could be injured by the visor.

    ODI 10730807

  • December 1, 2014

    Unknown Or Other

    2008 toyota highlander have practiced putting the car in neutral while rolling and restarting the car. *mw the consumer offered his suggestion on how to handle the ignition switch problem. *jb

    ODI 10659546

  • October 30, 2014 · 120,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    VIBRATION

    ODI 10784946

  • June 1, 2014 · 102,321 miles

    Engine · Unknown Or Other

    When you start up car there is a engine grinding noise for a few seconds. This has been reported by many people on the internet, just google 2008 toyota highlander start up engine noise and you will get a better look at what it sounds like. This could lead to severe engine damage . It is a defect in the engine.

    ODI 10723756

  • May 22, 2010 · 5,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control

    On may 22, 2010 my toyota highlander sudden accelerated. I was at a full stop (red light) on 14th street at the intersection of castro heading west uphill. My foot was on the brake when my truck suddenly accelerated. The truck jerked forward even though my foot was on the brake. I reported it to san francisco toyota service representative when i brought in my truck for the recall service on may 29, 2010. They…

    ODI 10334122