2008 Toyota Highlander Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 19 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- brake pedal · 10 records
- foot brake · 6 records
- suddenly accelerated · 6 records
- accelerator pedal · 5 records
- police report · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
When accellerating into traffic after stopping for a stop sign or light the car moves into the traffic but does not accellerate but coasts dispite flooring the gas pedal. After 2 to 5 seconds the car will accelerate. The tech at the toyota dealership said that this was caused by the computer throttle control that sets according to driving habits. This stall when accelleration is needed has almost caused many…
ODI 11308932
Vehicle Speed Control
When accellerating into traffic after stopping for a stop sign or light the car moves into the traffic but does not accellerate but coasts dispite flooring the gas pedal. After 2 to 5 seconds the car will accelerate. The tech at the toyota dealership said that this was caused by the computer throttle control that sets according to driving habits. This stall when accelleration is needed has almost caused many…
ODI 11308931
Vehicle Speed Control
Re: nhtsa recall 14v168000, aka sc-e0m141007, (10/07/14) 'a number of vehicles including the toyota highlander 2008-2010, where the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a flexible flat cable (ffc). Due to the shape and location of the ffc's retainer, the ffc could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.…
ODI 10916295
Vehicle Speed Control
For about 6 months or longer, the cruise control on this car has been operating erratically, when it wants to it seems. The problem always seemed to be that i couldn't turn the system on. Now, however, when i am sometimes able to turn it on, and set the speed, the problem becomes that the stalk on the lower right side of the steering wheel will lose it's connection and the movements of the stalk become inactive.…
ODI 10862117
Vehicle Speed Control
On several occasions the vehicle has surged forward while traveling at low speed and applying the brake. Tonight, and on at least two other occasions, it has occurred while exiting the local wendy's restaurant. The exit slopes downward for ten feet or so before reaching the multi-lane one way road. Tonight, as i was coming down the exit with my foot on the brake, the vehicle once again surged forward and out into…
ODI 10825503
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. While driving at 5 mph and parking the vehicle in the garage at home, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The vehicle crashed through the interior wall of the garage, only coming to a stop after damaging the outer brick facade of the building. The air bags did not deploy. There was no police report filed and no injuries…
Crash reported
ODI 10743918
Vehicle Speed Control
On december 10th, 2014, around 8:15am, our 2008 highlander sport awd suddenly accelerated at full throttle when approaching a stop sign, entered the cross section and crashed with incoming suv on the passenger side. The car kept going at high speed after running a curb and flattened all 4 tires on straight lines and eventually stopped in a neighbor's yard, made deep trench into the lawn. The other parties were taken…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10664471
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota highlander. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle. The driver sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was towed to the insurance mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10663950
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
The spiral cable in the steering wheel has caused the airbag light to come on, which means the airbags will not operate in the event of a crash. Also the horn and cruise control will not operate. These items are all associated with the spiral cable. Toyota customer service said they know of the spiral cable problem but do not have a fix for it now. *tr
ODI 10639429
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
Attempting to park car in a shopping center. Suddenly engine accelerated unintentionally. Hit curb & tree. Damage to car approximately $6000 to repair. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10628611
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly increased acceleration. When the brake pedal was depressed there was no immediate response which resulted to the vehicle crashing into a cement wall. The front passenger sustained bruises to the body and injured the left leg. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was completely destroyed and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10475966
Vehicle Speed Control
I was parked in front of a subway restaurant in a strip mall at approximately 7:30 p.m. After eating, my family and i left the restaurant and got into our toyota highlander. I put the car in reverse and backed out of my parking spot just a few feet. (it is a very narrow parking lot and faces a very busy street.) i bumped into a concrete pole that was behind me, that i could not see because of the darkness. I then…
Crash reported
ODI 10439862
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I was involved in a car accident on 08/17/2010 while driving my 2008 toyota highlander that has 23000 miles on it. The accident caused me total damage to my car and put my life in danger due to failure in the break/acceleration system on the car. The car did not stop but accelerated even though when i was pressing the break which caused me to hit a truck that was passing in front of me. I explained to the emergency…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10380388
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. While the vehicle was in drive gear, the vehicle began to surge backwards until the ignition was turned off. Upon restarting the vehicle it began to function normally. The vehicle was not examined to determine the cause of failure. The failure mileage was 48,700 and the current mileage was 48,880. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10343947
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle rapidly accelerated without driver intent. The contact shifted into neutral and depressed the brakes until he was able to stop the vehicle. There was no warning prior to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised an investigator would further assess the failure. The manufacturer stated…
ODI 10340405
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
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota safety recall notice. I received a safety recall notice from toyota about floor mat interference with the accelerator pedal. While the pedal may get stuck on the floor mat, it is highly unlikely that this will cause a sudden increase in acceleration. Common sense tells you that if the pedal gets stuck, the vehicle will remain at the speed in which the problem occurred. This also is true for the alleged sticky…
ODI 10324837
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving in reverse my 2008 toyota highlander gas pedal continued acceleration after braking and crashed into my garage. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10323859
Vehicle Speed Control
2008 toyota highlander . Unintended vehicle acceleration. Pulled into parking space and applied brake but vehicle speed up. Vehicle went up and over the curb and continued to accelerate. The muffler hit the curb and stopped the car from going further. While car was still trying to go forward, managed to get the car in park and turned off the engine. Extensive damage done to the undercarriage of the car. Car was…
Crash reported
ODI 10319270
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. While depressing the brake pedal from speeds of 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle by depressing the brakes however, the brake pedal fell onto the floor board and did not engage. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a concrete statue. The vehicle did not come to a stop and proceeded to crash into a vehicle. The contact did…
Crash reported
ODI 10320466
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. He stated that while driving 5 mph and changing lanes, the throttle caused the wheels to lose traction control. After a while, the throttle engaged and the vehicle began functioning normally. The dealer was contacted and stated that the failure was normal. Vehicle has been inspected but no errors were found and no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 8000 and the…
ODI 10313334
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2008 toyota highlander has had one incident where the accelerator got stuck. I brought the vehicle to bernardi toyota in framingham, ma on 3/2/2010 and they advised that my vehicle is not part of the recall and they also conducted diagnostics on the vehicle and reported that all systems are normal. I am concerned about all of the confusing information pertaining to this problem offered by toyota and the fact it…
ODI 10322088
Vehicle Speed Control
In january 2010, i was parked in my daughter's daycare driveway. The driveway has a normal slope. I turned the vehicle on while in the driveway and even though i was pressing on the brakes the brakes failed and the car began rolling backward. I had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Thankfully no children were around me. The incident happened again moments later while the car was parked in my driveway,…
ODI 10312489
Vehicle Speed Control
On december 7, 2009, i had just arrived at my parking apron in front of my garage and was putting the car in "park" and had depressed the brake pedal to do so. The accelerator immediately jammed on "full" and the car went through a wooden two-car garage door taking all of the equipment with it and proceeded eighteen (18) feet into the garage and was stopped only by the stairs to the condo and the house foundation.…
Crash reported
ODI 10316864
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I am leasing two toyota vehicles ... A 2008 toyota highlander and a 2009 toyota camry. During december 2009 i experienced problems with the 2008 toyota highlander transmission and sudden acceleration while braking. Details include a transmission noise rattle while driving on a california freeway at about 60 mph. This transmission noise continued for 3-4 minutes, sounding louder as if a part was loose inside of the…
ODI 10306609