| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 205000 mi US $2000 |
Replace Axle Boots |
| 222284 mi US $365 |
Replace leaking inner CV boot |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 168000 mi US $400 |
Drive shaft replacement due to worn u-joints; u-joints are staked-in and not replaceable |
| 217985 mi | Diagnosed bad CV joint in front; not replaced. Vibration is present starting at 68 mph (gets much worse around 90) and does not abate with change in throttle input. |
| 51660 mi | Oil transmision cooler leaking, had to replace the whole unit |
| 142000 mi US $200 |
CV axle passenger side |
| 84000 mi US $330 |
Truck was having occasional shift flares when shifting in lower gears. The transmission oil was reported as being dirty, so we changed the fluid which took care of the problem. |
| 62000 mi | Started feeling weird vibration when driving in the 80km/hr range. Felt like AWD system was acting up. I pulled over switched to low speed 2wd, drove for a couple of blocks at low speed, switched off low range and kept going without issue. |
| 109200 mi US $1146 |
CV boot was torn, $400 |
| 122000 mi US $850 |
Rear axle leak. |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 120000 mi US $1250 |
Repaired front boots that were leaking. |
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