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JTEES41A682••••••2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
365on the model
92builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedAir Bags 4Electrical System 2Tires 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireMar 2015
The contact owned a 2008 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, smoke appeared under the dashboard. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact did not disclose if a police report and a fire report were filed. The…
EngineJul 2019
The engine is emitting smoke, creates rattling sound. At start timing chain sounds scared kids. While driving you can hear knocking sound and if something can break while driving
Air BagsJun 2018
We were driving on wa14 going about 55mph when our right side airbag curtain exploded. We were not in a collision. No body damage. The airbags exploded out of thin air
SteeringNov 2012
My steering locks when I was driving. I reported this issue before to the dealer, but they figure out that the computer has a problem after the big issue
TiresJan 2010
Have the bridgestone tires stock that come with the 2008 highlander. They didn't even make it 28000 miles. While looking up the tire on the manufacturers site, they don't even have a mileage rating. We complained to the toyota customer care site and never received so much as an…
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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 JTEES41A682095996 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.