2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the master, brake system, ABS warning, and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the message "Brake System Malfunction - Stop in Safe Place…”
filed Apr 15, 2025
“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the brake malfunction and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that when she started the vehicle, she was unable to depress the brake pedal to the floor and started to hear an abnormal…”
filed Dec 1, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Highlander Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Highlander Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 Highlander Hybrid | 5 | 13% |
| 2007 Highlander Hybrid | 12 | 11% |
| 2006 Highlander Hybrid | 42 | 11% |
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.