Toyota Highlander 2008–2013
2nd generation (XU40)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20261,690 complaints, 1,311 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 1,311
- Median of reported failures
- 53,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Steering (11.8%)
- Recalls
- 13
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 18,250 and 93,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Toyota Highlander 2008–2013 · 1,311 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 157 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 19 complaints (1.4%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 3,000
- 25%
- 18,250
- Median
- 53,275
- 75%
- 93,000
- 90%
- 136,055
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 157 | 12.0% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 80 | 6.1% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 53 | 4.0% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 47 | 3.6% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 48 | 3.7% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 38 | 2.9% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 49 | 3.7% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 43 | 3.3% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 40 | 3.1% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 51 | 3.9% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 61 | 4.7% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 58 | 4.4% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 52 | 4.0% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 26 | 2.0% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 57 | 4.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 29 | 2.2% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 33 | 2.5% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 30 | 2.3% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 41 | 3.1% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 27 | 2.1% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 42 | 3.2% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 21 | 1.6% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 16 | 1.2% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 16 | 1.2% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 20 | 1.5% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 25 | 1.9% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 16 | 1.2% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 14 | 1.1% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 18 | 1.4% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 13 | 1.0% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 14 | 1.1% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 17 | 1.3% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 19 | 1.4% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 1,690 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008–2013 Toyota Highlander, and 1,311 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 18,250 and 93,000 miles. The median is 53,275 miles.
The most-reported areas are the steering (11.8% of complaints, typically around 67,000 miles), the electrical system (11.5% of complaints, typically around 56,000 miles), the engine (9.3% of complaints, typically around 88,000 miles).
13 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2008–2013 Toyota Highlander last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2008–2013 Toyota Highlander were filed by 53,000 miles and 90% by 136,000 miles — figures drawn from 1,311 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
19 reports (1.4%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Highlander reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2008–2013 Highlander: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,311 mileage-tagged complaints, 13 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 13 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for throttle and speed control repair records. This area fails at a median of 11,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Ask for transmission and driveline repair records. This area fails at a median of 12,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check engine on 2008–2011 cars. 2GR-FE VVT-i oil supply line rupture: the rubber section of the variable valve timing oil hose can burst, dumping oil rapidly and causing engine damage. Recall covered 2GR-FE vehicles from roughly MY2007-2011, replacing…
- Check electrical. Power window master switch overheating, a multi-model Toyota recall.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 18,000 and 93,000 miles, with a median of 53,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the steering and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 56,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Toyota Highlander 2008–2013
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Throttle and speed control140 reports11,0003,500–35,000Throttle and speed control: 140 reports, median 11,000 miles, middle half 3,500 to 35,000 miles.
- Body structure106 reports49,00028,000–75,000Body structure: 106 reports, median 49,000 miles, middle half 28,000 to 75,000 miles.
- Electrical system194 reports56,00026,000–92,000Electrical system: 194 reports, median 56,000 miles, middle half 26,000 to 92,000 miles.
- Steering199 reports67,00046,000–99,000Steering: 199 reports, median 67,000 miles, middle half 46,000 to 99,000 miles.
- Airbag system117 reports72,00049,000–100,000Airbag system: 117 reports, median 72,000 miles, middle half 49,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Engine158 reports88,00045,000–122,000Engine: 158 reports, median 88,000 miles, middle half 45,000 to 122,000 miles.
- Brakes152 reports94,00033,000–162,000Brakes: 152 reports, median 94,000 miles, middle half 33,000 to 162,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 199 | 11.8% | 67,000 | 46,000–99,000 |
| Electrical system | 194 | 11.5% | 56,000 | 26,000–92,000 |
| Engine | 158 | 9.3% | 88,000 | 45,000–122,000 |
| Brakes | 152 | 9.0% | 94,000 | 33,000–162,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 140 | 8.3% | 11,000 | 3,500–35,000 |
| Airbag system | 117 | 6.9% | 72,000 | 49,000–100,000 |
| Body structure | 106 | 6.3% | 49,000 | 28,000–75,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 97 | 5.7% | 71,000 | 50,000–96,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 86 | 5.1% | 50,000 | 35,000–63,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 67 | 4.0% | 12,000 | 4,000–49,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Toyota Highlander 2008–2013 · 1,311 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 55% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 73% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 85% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 1.4% of reports (19) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
55% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Throttle and speed control — median 11,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Steering — middle half 46,000–99,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 26,000–92,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 45,000–122,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 33,000–162,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 49,000–100,000 mi
- Body structure — middle half 28,000–75,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
73% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Throttle and speed control — median 11,000 mi
- Body structure — median 49,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Steering — middle half 46,000–99,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 26,000–92,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 45,000–122,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 33,000–162,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 49,000–100,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
85% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 67,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 56,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 11,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 72,000 mi
- Body structure — median 49,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Engine — middle half 45,000–122,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 33,000–162,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 53,275 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The steering accounts for 11.8% of complaints (199 reports, 170 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 67,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 46,000 and 99,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 11.5% of complaints (194 reports, 153 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 56,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 26,000 and 92,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 9.3% of complaints (158 reports, 125 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 88,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 45,000 and 122,000 miles.
The brakes account for 9.0% of complaints (152 reports, 81 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail late — a median of 94,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 33,000 and 162,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 8.3% of complaints (140 reports, 124 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 11,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,500 and 35,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 6.9% of complaints (117 reports, 88 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 72,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 49,000 and 100,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2008 model year drew the most — 502 complaints — while 2009 drew the fewest at 178. The median year sits at 250.
That makes 2008 an outlier: roughly 2.0 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 13 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around seats (4), equipment (3), visibility equipment (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 1,690 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 174 (10.3%)
- Fires
- 35
- Injury reports
- 83
- Fatality reports
- 2
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Engine 2008–2011
2GR-FE VVT-i oil supply line rupture: the rubber section of the variable valve timing oil hose can burst, dumping oil rapidly and causing engine damage. Recall covered 2GR-FE vehicles from roughly MY2007-2011, replacing the hose with an all-metal line.
Electrical
Power window master switch overheating, a multi-model Toyota recall.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 502 | 385 |
| 2009 | 178 | 145 |
| 2010 | 272 | 214 |
| 2011 | 229 | 183 |
| 2012 | 228 | 158 |
| 2013 | 281 | 226 |
Recalls (13) — is your car included?
Jul 2016 · 2008–2011 · SeatsIf damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
What can happen. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 2015 · 2008–2011 · VisibilityIf the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the…
The defect. Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
What can happen. If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Jan 2015 · 2008–2011 · SeatsDamage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 RAV4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
What can happen. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Oct 2014 · 2008–2010 · Air BagsIf the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
What can happen. If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
The free fix. Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners
May 2014 · 2013 · SeatsIf the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
What can happen. If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat track, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
May 2013 · 2010–2013 · EquipmentAn inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires.
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 RAV4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight ad
What can happen. An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Mar 2013 · 2009–2013 · SeatsIf the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger se
What can happen. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Nov 2012 · 2008 · VisibilityIf the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
What can happen. If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
The free fix. Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Jan 2012 · 2008 · Air BagsInadvertent activation of the csa and/or the seat belt pretensioner can cause injury to a vehicle occupant.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Highlander, Highlander hybrid, and model year 2007-2008 RAV4 vehicles. In the curtain shield airbag (csa) system, there are two sensors in the airbag sensor assembly which are designed to detect vehicle roll angle. If one of these sensors malfunctions, the airbag warning light (malfunction indicator light: mil) will illuminate and the roll detection system will be suspended; however, the airbag csa remains available in the event of a side crash. If both sensors fail nearly simultaneously after initial airbag system check, the csa and the seat belt
What can happen. Inadvertent activation of the csa and/or the seat belt pretensioner can cause injury to a vehicle occupant.
The free fix. Toyota will replace the airbag sensor assembly with a new one containing improved roll rate sensors, free of charge. Toyota intends to send an interim owner notification to owners early to mid-may, 2011 when sufficient parts and remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
May 2010 · 2008–2010 · EquipmentA driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
What can happen. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
May 2010 · 2008–2010 · EquipmentThis does not meet the standard requirements.
The defect. Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
What can happen. This does not meet the standard requirements.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states Toyota at 713-580-3300.
Mar 2010 · 2008–2010 · Vehicle Speed ControlA stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Highlander, model year 2009-2010 corolla, venza and matrix passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. This recall is an expansion of a campaign of 3.8 Million other Toyota vehicles announced in 2009 for the same issue (see 09v-388).
What can happen. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota will modify or replace the accelerator pedals on the subject vehicles. Floor surface modifications are also being considered and will be included for any model for which it is deemed appropriate. Initially, dealers will be instructed on how to reshape the accelerator pedal for the repair. As replacement parts with the same shape as the modified pedal become available, they will be made available to the dealers for the repair. Customers who have had the pedal reshape remedy completed will have the opportunity to receive a new pedal if they desire, after replacement pedals become availabl
Feb 2010 · 2010 · Vehicle Speed ControlThe accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, RAV4, model year 2010 Highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the
What can happen. The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the Pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners reported
May 2021 update: 2008 Highlander hybrid 184,xxxmi i own a 2008 Highlander hybrid in great shape, minus internal leakage in my brake actuator assembly. My car threw the death code [c1391] which is the indication that this is the issue. The screen inside the car flashed ABS // VSC // check brake system. The car was…
2008 · 2 miles · Brakes
Our 2008 Toyota Highlander has had the same intermittent braking problem since we purchased it in 2008. When we brake for the first second or so of depressing the brake pedal the brakes will either not respond or there will be a slight surge in acceleration. After further depression of the brake pedal, the brakes will…
2008 · 100 miles · Electronic brake control
This is an intermittent problem with acceleration we have had with our Toyota Highlander since we purchased the vehicle. When accelerating, the vehicle will periodically over-rev before the automatic transmission shifts into the appropriate gear. This results in a momentary lack of acceleration. Again this is an…
2008 · 100 miles · Throttle and speed control
2008 Toyota Highlander fails to shift into gear. Most occurrences at low speed after slowing to 5mph vehicle does not respond to gas pedal - or will not engage into gear and move forward. This occurs or is most noticeable at slow speeds when the gas pedal is pushed after having slowed down or in the midst of a slow…
2008 · 100 miles · Fuel system
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