2008 Toyota Highlander Air Bags Problems
- 51
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- spiral cable · 30 records
- warning light · 15 records
- airbag light · 8 records
- light came · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- airbag warning · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Srs airbag warning light on vehicle monitor alarms once the car is started and remains alarmed at all time.
ODI 11296962
Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · Air Bags · Electrical System
2008 toyota highlander. Consumer writes in regard to defective srs airbag system. *ld *tr
ODI 11183010
Air Bags
We were driving on wa14 going about 55mph when our right side airbag curtain exploded. We were not in a collision. No body damage. The airbags exploded out of thin air.
ODI 11118035
Air Bags · Steering
I have a 2008 toyota highlander. While driving a side city street, on a slight curve, the steering wheel locked and could not be turned. As a result, my daughter hit a tree. My daughter was going approximately 25mph and the impact was in the center of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy.
Crash reported
ODI 11097552
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v245000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10990552
Air Bags
Takata recall my car was involved in the initial recall, toyota replaced the airbag in september 2015. In october 2016 my airbag light came on again and it was diagnosed to be the same issue i had before - airbag issue. Toyota refuses to fix the car again stating they only have a one year warranty on warranty work which this issue is just out of that period. I have tried to reach a manager at the toyota warranty…
ODI 10945709
Air Bags
I have a 2008 toyota highlander that has never been in a crash. On thursday, feb.11,2016 as i was driving down the highway the airbag warnings light came on. The info screen said to take my car to the dealer immediately and there were 2 warning signals on the dash as well. My car has 88,000 miles on it. I called our local dealer where i purchased the car brand new. Atkinson toyota in bryan, texas. I spoke to chris…
ODI 10826042
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
2008 toyota highlander involved in a rear/side crash sitting still; hit by other vehicle at 60 mph; 3 occupants inside vehicle all injured; no airbags deployed in vehicle at time of crash; if airbags only are to deploy on a frontal impact crash what good r they in other crashes to help the occupants of the vehicle?
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10767464
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the srs warning light flashed randomly. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, the contact was notified that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 11v245000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no…
ODI 10758918
Air Bags
The airbag malfunction alert light intermittently comes on in my 2008 toyota highlander limited. I took it to toyota service and they said it was functioning normally on that particularly day. The alert light came on again 2 days later so i called toyota corporate offices. Toyota said that there has been a recall on some of the same 2008 highlanders, but toyota claims that my vehicle was not one of the vehicles…
ODI 10876843
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
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 35 mph, another driver ran a light and crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained shoulder injuries, but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags), but had not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10735566
Air Bags
I was driving the toyota highlander when i got struck on my front left side . I was hit pretty hard my head was caught between the steering wheel and the windshield . And the air bags never deployed i was rushed to the hospital along with 2 other people . And on the screen it said check system air bag failure .
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10761124
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started the air bag warning indicator was constantly illuminated. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that the spiral cable assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10714125
Air Bags
The airbag warning light illuminate during driving. *tr
ODI 10649835
Air Bags
2008 toyota highlander. Consumer writes in regards to receiving an airbag notification. *tgw the consumer was informed, the parts were not available. *jb
ODI 10638956
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact received a notice for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v168000 (air bag). The contact indicated that after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions he was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and no estimated time to receiving the parts could be provided. Also, the contact indicated that the air bag…
ODI 10659730
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 4 mph, the srs warning sensor illuminated continuously. The dealer stated that the spiral cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate…
ODI 10619565
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number 14v168000 (air bags) however, the contact was not able to have the vehicle repaired since the parts needed were currently unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced the failure.
ODI 10594184
Air Bags
Vehicle airbag light on with an indication of b1801. I was told the airbag may not deploy in an accident. Toyota has recalled other models for similar reasons. Car forums research has uncovered many other owners with same issue. Airbags are a true safety concern and toyota, not the customer should fix issue. *tr
ODI 10576305
Air Bags · Service Brakes
While driving down highway 17 south towards santa cruz, california on a raining wednesday morning, i suddenly felt my vehicle loosing control in a slippery downhill highway and i hit the center divider with the left front of vehicle and car spun multiple times and hitting the left rear bumper to the wall facing the oncoming traffic. There are 4 of us in the vehicle all wearing seat belts and suffered injuries. The…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10576766
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Eng lights and service lights stays on even after service hard to start battery always down dealership could't fix problem!!
ODI 11006121
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact stated while driving various speeds the srs warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who noticed that the srs air bag spiral cable was faulty. The technician stated that the defect could suspend the air bag deployment during a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The…
ODI 10576130
Air Bags
Airbag sensor is always lit now. Took highlander into toyota dealership this morning for other toyota recalls and had them check sensor. I was told my 2008 highlander needed a new spiral cable and cost was 557.00 to install. I just found more complaints like this and wonder why it is not a recall considering other toyotas such as camrys, tacomas & venzas had same problem but was a recall. What does it take to have…
ODI 10566383
Air Bags
Passenger airbag is on all the time even when nobody sitting there.
ODI 10811463