2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid electronic stability control (esc) problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“Vsc, abs, traction control error light. My mechanic identified this as a failer accumulator (abs module), he said there is a tsb from toyota. I know there was a recall on this issue on this vehicle through year 2007. Concerned about possibility of total brake failure.”
filed Mar 4, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Highlander Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Highlander Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 Highlander Hybrid | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Highlander Hybrid | 10 | 9% |
| 2006 Highlander Hybrid | 24 | 6% |
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.