CarComplaints.com Notes: 2008 is the first year of the 2nd generation Highlander, & it may be a model year to avoid as Toyota most likely worked out some production quality issues with the new model.
The 2009 Highlander is the has far fewer complaints.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,421 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The driver side sunvisor will not stay up out of place when not needed. When driver is driving especially if brakes are used the visor falls blocking view and is quite dangerous. Visor will not stay up.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that the front driver side window would sometimes not function properly and there was a burning odor when utilized. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was taken to steve landers Toyota (10825 colonel glenn rd, little rock, ar 72204) where it was diagnosed that the power window master switch failed and was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V689000 (visibility), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Driver side sun visor defective - it does not stay in up position, drops down suddenly & blocking the visibility of the road; dealer said it is a common issue but not enough complains for a recall. This is an accident prone issue that will cut off the driver's visibility suddenly.
- Cupertino, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that white particles were emitted through the ventilation system while the climate control was actived. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
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- Fairhope, AL, USA