2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 35 complaints for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 123,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 123,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately between 25-30 MPH, the contact smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke emitting from the front driver side door. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. Immediately the driver side door was opened and the automatic window switch exhibited severe melting. The wires were disabled and removed from the switch. The vehicle was being taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was 178,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander hybrid. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the slip, brake, and master warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted after twenty five minutes. The failure recurred on the initial start up on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The mechanic was unable to duplicate or locate the failure. Recently, the vehicle was towed to the dealer for a second diagnostic.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- Brakes 116 complaints
- Stability control 25 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints