2008 Toyota Highlander electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 44 complaints for the 2008 Toyota Highlander, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 5
- 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 | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 34% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander sport. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic stop, she noticed smoke emitting from the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames coming from under the vehicle. The contact was able to allow a safe distance between her and the vehicle as it quickly became engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was notified and determined that the cause of the fire was electrical. The failure and current mileages were 100,100.
We were starting off to go on vacation when warning lights came on the dashboard and information panel with hybrid system warnings and brake warnings then the car completely stopped in the middle of the road and steering was lost. We were able to get off to the side enough to prevent causing an accident however we were on a busy street. Had it towed to the local toyota dealer and the diagnosis was a failed coil. They replaced all 3 coils saying that it would be prudent as the engine was already apart (I agree).
Other problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Highlander
- Brakes 83 complaints
- Engine 75 complaints
- Air bags 59 complaints
- Cruise control 45 complaints
- Steering 40 complaints
- Tires 25 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Stability control 15 complaints