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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 60% of all 197 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 21 Highlander Hybrid model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 119,450 miles.

Brakes complaints
118
60% of 197
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
119,450 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2010, latest Apr 15, 2025.

2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter152010 Q12014 Q22015 Q32016 Q32017 Q32018 Q32021 Q4
118 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2025 Q2; peak 2010 Q1 (15).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Highlander Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20051 (100%)
  2. 2006151 (41%)
  3. 200754 (49%)
  4. 2008118 (60%)
  5. 200930 (75%)
  6. 20107 (32%)
  7. 20111 (20%)
  8. 20121 (11%)
  9. 20131 (20%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20163 (50%)
  13. 20172 (67%)
  14. 20181 (20%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20202 (22%)
  17. 20211 (7%)
  18. 20222 (33%)
  19. 20231 (11%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have brake problems?
NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 60% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 119,450 miles.
Which Toyota Highlander Hybrid year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the most brake complaints (151), compared with 118 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.