2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 9%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 9% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In august of 2017 we were driving our 20088 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and all of sudden the display warned of ABS vsc malfunction and to pull over or take car to nearest dealer, the brake pedals lost compression or pressure and the brake was not working hardly. Took to the mechanic shop that has been doing the regular maintenance, they performed diagnostics and stated ABS module needed to be replaced. They advise car was not safe to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076663, filed 2018-03, 159,000 miles“While driving ABS, vsc and check engine light illuminated, I continued driving (was 10 miles from home on fwy). Five minutes later I encountered traffic, traveling at 40-50 MPH I took foot off gas and began to apply brakes. Brakes immediately seized and the car started to skid. I released the brakes, then tried again, same result. I pulled to side of fwy and stopped. I drove surface streets using the parking brake when I needed to stop, until I got to my house. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790072, filed 2015-11, 115,000 miles“While pulling out of a parking lot onto a busy street I pressed the accelerator hard at which time it became stuck. I tried braking hard but the car continued to accelerate at which time I remembered hearing about a recall involving floor mats. I yanked the floor mat back while continuing to brake and shortly thereafter the car stopped accelerating. I would estimate it was stuck for about 5 seconds, maybe a quarter mile distance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302494, filed 2010-01, 11,000 miles“Accelerator pedal sticking - Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2008 (not recalled!) on 2/18/10, my accelerator got stuck while driving. I have been driving for 30 years, and I know how to drive, so please spare me Toyota! Also, my car is not even on the recall list yet!!!! I accelerated quickly from a stopped position. Once the accelerator was released, the vehicle continued to race. I hit the brake, put car in neutral, and the vehicle stopped moving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10318364, filed 2010-03, 21,280 miles“While pulling into a parking lot I heard a loud warning indicator inside the car and immediately noticed that I lost ability to brake. I was only traveling 10 MPH or less when this occurred and was able to slowly roll into a parking space. The ABS, vsc, and stability control lights were already on, and had been for months. Fred haas Toyota dealer in houston, tx area recommended having the ABS actuator replaced at a cost of $2700 for the part plus tax and labor. The braking seemed to work fine so I continued to drive the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10695422, filed 2015-03, 143,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10045140Jun 13, 2012Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 40% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 18 | 9% |
| 2007 | 15 | 14% |
| 2006 | 33 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
113 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTires
9 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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