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2008 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 143 repairs.
2008 Toyota Highlander electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 106800 mi US $415 |
Magnet attached to compressor unbolted itself and fell off car. AC is not able to engage magnetic compressor clutch. Caused AC light to flash on dash. Had to replace |
| 170000 mi US $1200 |
Would only blow hot air, would not cool |
| 189000 mi US $35 |
Fuse for electric power ports |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 130000 mi | HVAC issue. I could not figure it out. Drivers Window not functioning well jerks when going up. |
| 155151 mi US $35 |
Window regulator was bent out of shape. |
| 95000 mi US $1600 |
The AC was leaking INSIDE the car. Had to pull dash etc. |
| 109200 mi US $1146 |
Alternator went out while in a trip out of town, $746 |
| 115000 mi US $287 |
Corrosion on wires on passenger side panel caused alert light to trigger. |
| 118500 mi US $325 |
Starter needed replacement |
| 166000 mi US $800 |
alternator failed and replaced |
| 105000 mi US $80 |
AC not cooling, refilled rather than test for leak to see if it holds. |
| 105000 mi | AC lines to back leaking, replaced |
| 107880 mi C $1000 |
Alternator required replacement. |
| 151900 mi | A/C lines from front to back require replacement. Parts not available at the time. Job still to be performed. |
| 49450 mi US $50 |
Car alarm was going off all by itself at random times. Read on Toyota owner's forums that the hood latch could be faulty. Since I had the same problem on my Acura a few years prior, I replaced the hood latch. Found instructions online and replaced in about an hour. Problem solved and alarm system works properly. |
| 76880 mi C $900 |
the car did not start. thought it was the battery (which was earlier replaced). turned out to be alternator. |
| 77500 mi C $250 |
Alarm started going off for no reason. Hood latch sensor failure. Told it was due to vibrations over time rattling it loose. $150 part |
| 94120 mi | Inspected vehicle following repeated (and random) flash discharge of battery. Already replaced the battery in October 2014 following the first instance. Issue remains unresolved. |
| 133300 mi C $850 |
Alternator failed to recharge battery while driving. Replacement was needed, but due to the location of the unit it was a 4 hour repair. |
| 3720 mi | Passenger seat airbag not working, seat was replaced. |
| 109740 mi C $330 |
AC not working , found nothing wrong , recharge the system with colored fluid to check for leak |
| 117000 mi US $200 |
Rear brake lights in turn signal housing were not working. Only center light on tailgate worked. Required new harness and connector to restore function. Good samaritan told us brake lights were out - no dashboard warning or alert. |
| 134400 mi US $200 |
Air conditioner was not cooling on driver's side of the car. Dealer recharged with dyed coolant to detect possible leak. No leak was found and AC now works perfectly |
| 136000 mi US $65 |
Burned out headlamp - Not OEM but previously replaced 3rd party bulb. Replaced with another 3rd party bulb. |
| 154000 mi US $2100 |
Interior evaporator was leaking Freon and needed to be replaced. Involved entire dismantling of dashboard to get to it. |
| 15000 mi | Had a TSB installed to fix problem with alarm system intermittenly going off. Dealer replaced good latch sensor. |
| 96000 mi US $900 |
Alternator and battery needed replacement |
| 24000 mi US $300 |
Dead battery. Would not start with a jump. Towed to dealer. |
| 58000 mi US $20 |
intermittent problems with console features turning off at random. mechanic found a loose connection and problem seems to be fixed. |
| 134000 mi US $400 |
Navigation |
| 6000 mi | Smell emitted from air vents. Akin to mulch smell. Dealer replaced Hepa filter and treated system with Ozium. |
| 23000 mi | Radio volume would not function with dial. It did function with steering wheel buttons. Dealer replaced radio under warranty. |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 242000 mi US $2700 |
AC not cooling. Dash air handler needed replacement. |
| 105300 mi US $25 |
R headlight burned out. Replaced bulb. |
| 59000 mi | Evaporator drain clogged. Blew out with compressed air. Still water collecting on passenger side floor. |
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