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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 405 total for the year
Median mileage
124,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2008 Toyota Highlander, 0% of the 405 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and power off and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the inverter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 124,000. Updated 3/13/13”

NHTSA complaint #10496829, filed 2013-02, 124,000 miles

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200820%
200610%

Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

Brakes
81 complaintsAir bags
58 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsVehicle speed control
45 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsTires
25 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Highlander

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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