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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JTEES41A182072383 · Checked Sep 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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JTEES41A182•••••• 2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (7 vs 4).

7on this build
364on the model
92builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Electrical System 2 Vehicle Speed Control 2 Wheels 2 Service Brakes 1

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Vehicle Speed Control crash Jul 2022
Slowing down, but the car surged forward colliding into a building. The dealership only ran a .5 hour diagnosis and couldn't find anything. Did not proceed w/further diagnosis as did not want to pay out of pocket
Wheels Dec 2018
Goodyear fortera hl tires purchased at sams club in wv in november 2018. Tires are 245/65/r17 with DOT code m71tja2r1918. Tires appeared to have some cracking on the sides of treads shortly after purchase and installation by sams club. By approximately 20k miles with even…
Steering Sep 2016
Driving at a slower speed and during a turn - my power steering shut off- the power steering indicator appeared on my dash but then disappeared. As a result I lost access to power steering. This happened several times and has happened at approximately 20 mph. I checked the…
Electrical System Jul 2014
The contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact stated after turning on the air conditioner, it emitted hot air through the vents and would continue to do so once the air conditioner was turned off. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not offer a remedy.…
Service Brakes Dec 2008
I have toyota highlander 2008 from aug 2008. This car has a problem with braking. First winter it was unsafe to park car on shopping parking, because of close proximity to other cars. Highlander was not stopping, it continued moving with my leg on the brake pedal. This car was…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JTEES41A182072383 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.