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2008 Toyota Highlander consumer reviews

$27,500–$28,950 MSRP range
side view of 2008 Highlander Toyota
(117 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.7
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My mother had this car for 8 years and it was quite

My mother had this car for 8 years and it was quite uncomfortable and unreliable. Toyota cut so many corners and there are so many points for failure. Not to mention the interior is very fragile and degrades too easily.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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not a good car no sir

Owned one and it had too many issues to count. TPMS light randomly on, engine light sometimes on, water pump blew with not even 90k, jerky trans and many times would not start for the life of it. Also may I add the engine bay is unreasonably tight and the front of the car had to come off for the water pump.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Terrible job paint from factory!!!!!

I bought this car new in 2008. I have nothing bad to say except the paint start flaking after about 5 years. I should have taken to dealer over paint issue. My car only has 65,000 miles and paint is completely gone. I am in the process of a new paint job. Seems my issue was the clear coat in the paint. I have owned 6 other Toyotas, all bought new. This is only 1 with this issue!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Vcs System light VSC off

Having problems with the VSC system warning light coming on (The warning light shows VSC off) I was checking for a recall. The warning light only comes on when I'm driving in town not on the interstate. I'm puzzle????

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Really good car

My highlander has 87,000 miles and is good as new. Never had any mechanical issues. Just had it detailed and it looks like new. Still has original brakes which have some miles remaining!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable used car I have ever owned

This car met all my needs and take me to every where I wanna go.. it’s really a good bye.. thanks to Big John and his team Toyota ..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best combination of all, the most reliable vehicle

Above everything else, the most reliable vehicle I ever owned. Other than consumable (brakes, rotors, filters, fluids, etc.), not a thing needs to be replaced. Should be good for another 100K miles at least (currently @ 140K miles). Comfortable ride, precise handling, powerful engine, smart instrument panel design, what more can you ask for?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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most reliable car i will have own

powerfull, easy to drive, plenty of room, exterior design great. I buy used car under 7500 miles, so far everything is fine, great cars for family.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Car great handles good

Already own a Toyota I know they drive good love a suv very roomy lot of features and good safety features also very nice good

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great set of wheels

This has been a great car for us. Only buy Toyota! Great family vehicle and great small SUV. Great on gas and the wallet. Can't go wrong with a Highlander!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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