2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid electrical system problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the…”
filed Aug 12, 2025
“Brake actuator assembly on my 2008 toyota highlander hybrid has been failing. Know issue. I've taken excellent care of this vehicle and had it serviced at the dealership. The manufacturing is replace the previous years, but not the 2008 which is the exact same component. Please let me know why this…”
filed May 22, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Highlander Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Highlander Hybrid | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 Highlander Hybrid | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 Highlander Hybrid | 28 | 25% |
| 2006 Highlander Hybrid | 74 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.