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.
8.0
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$3,950
Average Mileage:
86,500 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
not sure (2 reports)
put in new timing kit (1 reports)
replace instrument cluster, timing belt (1 reports)
Electrical issues, timing belts, instrument cluster - it's all very costly. When driving at high speed, an aroma like fumes come through the ac vents. That can be harmful. I kept up with maintenance as scheduled. Here I was being a single mother and thinking I was purchasing a reliable vehicle. I'm dissatisfied.
I took my 2008 Highlander for an oil change July 6. I was thinking about a new car but kept my car. On July 17 my engine died. I don't trust the service department. I was thinking about a newer car but I won't support crooks. I will shop at a more honest and reliable dealership. STAY AWAY from Westbury Toyota!!!!!
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Electrical issues, timing belts, instrument cluster - it's all very costly. When driving at high speed, an aroma like fumes come through the ac vents. That can be harmful. I kept up with maintenance as scheduled. Here I was being a single mother and thinking I was purchasing a reliable vehicle. I'm dissatisfied.
- Sabrina G., Fort Lauderdale, US