1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Tread/Belt

2008 Toyota Highlander Tread/Belt Problems

13
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.

What owners report

  • open country · 5 records
  • toyo open · 4 records
  • country tires · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi10
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 23, 2016

    Tread/Belt

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander equipped with michelin ltx m/s tires, size: p245/65/r17 (na). While driving 60 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the thread on the rear driver side tire separated. In addition, the contact noticed that the rear bumper and rear wheel well liner were partly detached from the vehicle. The…

    ODI 10888757

  • December 28, 2010 · 20,100 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    This report concerns a 2008 toyota highlander limited that was purchased new as a dealer leftover. The vehicle has just over 20,000 miles and the toyo open country a20 tires are shredding and have pieces of the tread missing. This is on all four tires. The tires are p245/55r19 with a dot number cxhh-dk80508. I have not yet contacted toyo, however from other complaints noted, it does not seem that the manufacturer…

    ODI 10373475

  • October 7, 2010 · 28,000 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander equipped with toyo open country at tires, size p245/55r19. The contact stated that all four tires were chipping away on the shoulder of the inside. While drivign 35 mph, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the tires were inspected and the chipping was discovered. The contact called the tire manufacturer who advised her…

    ODI 10360109

  • April 8, 2010 · 23,000 miles

    Equipment · Tires · Tread/Belt

    Toyota highlander (2008) with toyo a20 tires. Extremely high wear with low mileage; car hydroplanes with minimal wet road surface, power wheels lose traction, even with slow start. The toyo tire treads are almost worn off at 23000 miles; when in normal driving, one should expect 45000 miles. This is a very poor quality oem tire, and should be recalled. *tr

    ODI 10324566

  • March 23, 2010 · 18,600 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    I ask because today had a horrible experience with toyota. They told me my shredding, bald tires are safe and nothing wrong with them. Called toyo who makes the tires and they offered me 50 percent discount on new tires and tire place said car wouldn't pass inspection.. .all this when an hour earlier toyota dealership said everything is safe and sent me off with a safety inspection report saying all is well... From…

    ODI 10321686

  • February 6, 2010

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Toyo a20 open country tires in 245/55r19 size wear prematurely with potential loss of traction and control. Drivers unaware of the fact these tires wear out in less than 20,000 miles may fail to check them for wear soon enough. These tires are the oem tires used on the 2008 toyota highlander sport model and probably some other toyota models and model years as well. The 2008 vehicle owners will be the first to report…

    ODI 10306997

  • January 14, 2010 · 27,000 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Have the bridgestone tires stock that come with the 2008 highlander. They didn't even make it 28000 miles. While looking up the tire on the manufacturers site, they don't even have a mileage rating. We complained to the toyota customer care site and never received so much as an acknowledgment. Complained to the toyota dealership and were told that toyota sacrifices the mileage of their tire so that we get a better…

    ODI 10342801

  • January 12, 2010 · 31,077 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Tires · Tread/Belt

    2008 toyota highlander purchased used toyota certified 9-3-09 fails to shift into gear. Most occurrences at low speed after slowing to 5mph vehicle does not respond to gas pedal - or will not engage into gear and move forward. This occurs or is most noticeable at slow speeds when the gas pedal is pushed after having slowed down or in the midst of a turn into a parking spot. Wife has also complained about…

    ODI 10328714

  • November 2, 2009 · 25,000 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    I own a 2008 toyota highlander limited. After driving 25k miles, i noticed a vibration in my steering. I then noticed my tires tread on all 4 tires worn down to almost 2/32" of tread depth remaining. I have original tires: open country a20 p 245/55r19 103s. I called toyo tire consumer relations dept. And they said there is no mileage warranty on the original equipment. They offer 30% discount on new set of tires…

    ODI 10291016

  • September 14, 2009 · 8,000 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Known defects of toyo tires on 2008 toyota highlander. Tires shred tread in little pieces. Toyota dealer has a sheet describing the details. Toyo knew the tires were defective. They waited until the owner noticed and complained. The tires wear out very quickly. The tires should have been recalled and replaced. Instead toyo applied their warranty. With 80% credit, my costs were$252.25 since the tires were known to be…

    ODI 10285064

  • July 31, 2009 · 12,500 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    TIRE FLAKING AND PREMATURELY WEARING. *TR

    ODI 10282674

  • July 17, 2009 · 20,000 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander equipped with toyo open country tires, size p245/55/r19. The contact stated all 4 tires on the vehicle, including the spare, exhibited tread separation. The dealer performed an alignment yet the failure persisted. The vehicle and tire manufacturers were contacted and neither would provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000 and the current…

    ODI 10346119

  • May 4, 2009 · 5,000 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Toyo tires (p245/55r19) were installed on my 08 highlander at the time of purchase. At first oil change, was advised that they were not wearing properly & had alignment checked. No problems with alignment--called toyota--they advised to rotate every 5k with oil change..did the same and i now have 20k miles with 2 rear tires that rubber is "peeling" so bad that they have to be replaced immediately. Front will have to…

    ODI 10267657