2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 5% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I brake it feels like the vehicle actually accelerates a little before the brake kicks in. Almost as if I were stepping on the accelerator and brake at the same time. Does not happen often but often enough that I notice it. Also rear brake pads worn down to metal after about 36,000 mi. Also pre- mature tire wear out. Had to get new tires at 20k.”
NHTSA complaint #10357848, filed 2010-09, 36,432 miles“I own a 2008 Toyota highlander vehicle and the front tires have almost all treads worn down already after just 10,000 miles on the vehicle which indicates this vehicle is just chewing tires right up so I am worried about early tire failure. Other owners must have the same problem. Can NHTSA check this out for all owners?”
NHTSA complaint #10269827, filed 2009-05, 10,000 miles“My 2008 Highlander Hybrid limited has about 16k miles on it. I just had my tires inspected by a shop that changes my oil. My tires are almost worn down to 2/32's! They mentioned that this was very abnormal and these tires were no longer safe to drive on.”
NHTSA complaint #10341083, filed 2010-07, 16,000 miles“Toyo open country a20 tires 245/55/19 which came as standard equipment on 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid wore significantly and prematurely. At 18000 miles these tires were worn nearly to the wear bars resulting in extremely poor wet and snow traction leading to sliding and hydroplaning. The tread also began to peel on one tire. I did not notice the wear until it was pointed out by a mechanic as they looked good from a distance and I didn't think to check the tread on a 60,000 mile warranty tire at only 18000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10364241, filed 2010-11, 18,000 miles“My car, Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2008, tire (245/55 19r) ware out to 2/32 ~ 3/32 at 17500 miles. When it went don to 4/32, garage warn me about tire need to change very soon, I contacted my Toyota dealer and toyo tire but no action has been taken. Almost all of highlander owner complain online at car forum. We didn't get any action from both car and tire dealer. Only one owner get free replacement by dealer from upstate new york. Toyo 245/55 r19 tire is not good at handling on snow and ice. When there was snow, I have to drive very carefully and slowly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10270250, filed 2009-05, 13,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10062016May 22, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061649Oct 4, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
113 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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