Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Toyota Highlander has 65 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
65
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | THERE WAS NO INCIDENT. WHEN THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION SCREEN DISPLAYED, I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEARE... |
| May 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Good Afternoon, The brake actuator and booster pump failed on my 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. ... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake actuator failure. Have to manually brake, stopping distance significantly increased. 3,145$ to... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | In June 2019, Toyota issued a recall for ABS malfunction, diagnostic code C1391 - brake actuator and... |
| Jul 6, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | We were driving at about 40 MPH and approached our turn. When I depressed the brakes, they felt spo... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | There was a customer support program from Toyota for certain Highlander from 2008 to 2010. The deadl... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake pedal gave no resistance, going right to the floor. The ABS system warnings lit up on the ... |
| Nov 19, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brought this sport utility truck from a dealership out of Sandersville, Geogia in 2018. Never had an... |
| Aug 24, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | This exact issue has occurred before and was already recalled and repaired. The issue is the brake s... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I own a 2008 Highlander Hybrid Limited. The ABS actuator and assembly have gone bad. The following d... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Intermittent warnings "Check ABS", "Check Brake System", "Check VSC System" have been showing up on ... |
| Feb 17, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I checked by local car repair shop found out failure code C1391. Mean- Brake Actuator Assembly faul... |
| Feb 12, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Nov 3, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | All the lights relating to brakes and ABS flashed up on the dashboard. We continued home slowly. Upo... |
| Sep 22, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Needed to have hub and bearing and spindles replaced in front driver's side wheel (AWD). Repair shop... |
| Aug 2, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake system failed in hybrid and issue is well documented. Current lawsuits however not including t... |
| Jul 8, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS warning light at 118,000 7/8/2022 C1391 This is a known recall and problem on the earlier mo... |
| Apr 2, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Chief complaint ISSUES were as follow : " BRAKE MALFUNCTION STOP The vehicle in a safe plase immed... |
| Feb 14, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | When I started my 2008 Highlander Hybrid on Valentine’s Day and drove 3 car lengths from my drive wa... |
| Feb 7, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The Brake Actuator Assembly and Brake Booster Pump Assembly have failed on my 2008 Toyota Highlander... |