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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.

5.3

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$0
Average Mileage:
65,700 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2008 Toyota Highlander body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2008 Toyota Highlander Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 082019

Highlander Sport V6 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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paint peeling paint peeling

It started with the clear coat cracking, then paint failure so galvanized metal is visible and starts to rust. Clear coat visibly failed on hood first, now the top of the vehicle (flat surfaces).

- mjl59, Norfolk, US

problem #2

Jun 012013

Highlander Limited V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles

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paint peeling paint peeling paint peeling

At first we thought it was a mark from a rock, but after dozens showed up we realized it was peeling paint.

- Jeff W., Midlothian, VA, US

problem #1

Aug 022011

Highlander Sport 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles

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paint peeling

As I was drying the car from the car wash, I noticed paint peeling from the rocker panel of the passenger front door. I looked over the area where it was peeling, and there was no evidence of impact from road debris.

I took the vehicle to the dealer for their input and recommended action. Basically I'm SOL since the car is out of the 36,000 mile warranty. I thought of taking the issue directly to Toyota Motor Sales since the car is less than three years old (approximately 33 months), but I just decided to deal with it using touch up paint.

- Amory D., Oswego, IL, US

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