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.
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).
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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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