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. Read more »
The 2009 Highlander is the has far fewer complaints.
8.0
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$3,950
Average Mileage:
86,500 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
not sure (2 reports)
put in new timing kit (1 reports)
replace instrument cluster, timing belt (1 reports)
Electrical issues, timing belts, instrument cluster - it's all very costly. When driving at high speed, an aroma like fumes come through the ac vents. That can be harmful. I kept up with maintenance as scheduled. Here I was being a single mother and thinking I was purchasing a reliable vehicle. I'm dissatisfied.
I took my 2008 Highlander for an oil change July 6. I was thinking about a new car but kept my car. On July 17 my engine died. I don't trust the service department. I was thinking about a newer car but I won't support crooks. I will shop at a more honest and reliable dealership. STAY AWAY from Westbury Toyota!!!!!
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Electrical issues, timing belts, instrument cluster - it's all very costly. When driving at high speed, an aroma like fumes come through the ac vents. That can be harmful. I kept up with maintenance as scheduled. Here I was being a single mother and thinking I was purchasing a reliable vehicle. I'm dissatisfied.
- Sabrina G., Fort Lauderdale, US