2008 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems
- 5
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Axle Assembly · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. While stopped a stop sign and the rpms begin to increase excessively. When the contact attempted to pull off she was unable to drive forward or in reverse. A mechanic came and was able to drive the vehicle to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who stated that the transmission dropped out of the vehicle because the front axle had broken. The…
ODI 10366664
Engine
Went to local dealer to get oil change, 15 minutes later oil leak all out from bottom. Dealer said that it was a hose malfunction, but no recall, car is only two yrs old. *tr
ODI 10350710
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact was driving at approximately 20 mph when the vehicle turned off as she made a left turn. She attempted to restart the vehicle multiple times but it continued to stall and would not restart. The contact was finally able to start the vehicle but the vehicle would not move forward when shifted into drive. The police were at the scene and the vehicle was towed…
ODI 10324051
Engine
My 2008 toyota highlander consumes a little over half quart of oil for every 1,000 miles driven and i took it to longo toyota for more than three times and the mechanic there told me that it's normal. This is the first brand new car that i ever had wherein i have to add oil in between oil changes (3,000 miles). Had they told me before i bought this car, maybe i will not have bought it and won't end up having this…
ODI 10264947
Engine
2008 toyota highlander. Consumer is not satisfied with decision on her toyota *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was leaking oil and the cover had to be resealed. The right front main oil seal was replaced as well. *jb
ODI 10334855