CarComplaints.com Notes: 2008 is the first year of the 2nd generation Highlander, & it may be a model year to avoid as Toyota most likely worked out some production quality issues with the new model.
The 2009 Highlander is the has far fewer complaints.
2.5
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander. While the vehicle was parked the contact stated he was attempting to reposition the front passenger side tire with the jack holding the vehicle up. The jack slipped from underneath the vehicle while the contact was underneath the vehicle. The contact was not injured. The passenger side fender and the bottom molding were damaged. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 07/08/11 the repairs were completed on June 2, 2011
- Lakewood, CO, USA
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- Lakewood, CO, USA