Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Toyota highlander has 13 recalls, 403 complaints.
13
Recalls
403
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V743000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ ...
14V168000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Genera...
16V396000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-20...
15V689000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander an...
11V245000
AIR BAGS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 RAV4 VEHICLES. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG (CSA)...
12V491000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Y...
10V035000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN...
09E028000
EQUIPMENT
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING 3,499 STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS SOLD BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND H...
09E022000
EQUIPMENT
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 39,100 STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS SOLD BY TOYOTA AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBRID VE...
10V036000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF...
10V023000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL...
09V223000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED ...
08V181000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 90,189 MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBRID PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THIRD ROW SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2008 Toyota Highlander 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | My 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is having severe issues with the ABS system. Toyota is reporting th... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while attemp... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Intelligent power module failed on the vehicle. I read this is common for my vehicle however the... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | THERE WAS NO INCIDENT. WHEN THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION SCREEN DISPLAYED, I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEARE... |
| May 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Good Afternoon, The brake actuator and booster pump failed on my 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. ... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake actuator failure. Have to manually brake, stopping distance significantly increased. 3,145$ to... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | In June 2019, Toyota issued a recall for ABS malfunction, diagnostic code C1391 - brake actuator and... |
| Jul 6, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | We were driving at about 40 MPH and approached our turn. When I depressed the brakes, they felt spo... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | There was a customer support program from Toyota for certain Highlander from 2008 to 2010. The deadl... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The ECU requires a reflash or replacement. The hybrid batteries over heat and regen braking randomly... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake pedal gave no resistance, going right to the floor. The ABS system warnings lit up on the ... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | I was in a car accident yesterday two cars hit me from behind my daughter was in the third row and m... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the f... |
| Nov 19, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brought this sport utility truck from a dealership out of Sandersville, Geogia in 2018. Never had an... |
| Aug 24, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | This exact issue has occurred before and was already recalled and repaired. The issue is the brake s... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I own a 2008 Highlander Hybrid Limited. The ABS actuator and assembly have gone bad. The following d... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Air bag lights continue to show. Vehicle had not been in any accidents. Seat warms do not work light... |
| Mar 18, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | My 2008 toyota highlander gas pedal must be lose.because I barley push the gas and it takes on fast.... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Intermittent warnings "Check ABS", "Check Brake System", "Check VSC System" have been showing up on ... |