2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 197 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 114 | 417 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 110,000 mi | 95,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Highlander Hybrid | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 94 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 23 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 25 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 2 |
| Power Train | 11 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2008 Volkswagen Touareg
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.