2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid service brakes problems
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“All warning lights are on to check brakes, abs. Abnormal leak in acumulator - abs brake actuator needs to be replaced. I was sent a recall on this problem with my 2012 prius (although it is fine) but the highlander has the exact problem. When googling this I found many 2008 highlanders with the…”
filed May 29, 2019
“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.
Service Brakes problems in other Highlander Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Highlander Hybrid | 5 | 23% |
| 2009 Highlander Hybrid | 17 | 43% |
| 2007 Highlander Hybrid | 28 | 25% |
| 2006 Highlander Hybrid | 76 | 21% |
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.