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2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
NHTSA complaints110197
Recall campaigns26
Service bulletins (TSBs)85114
Investigations25
Crash reports146
Fire reports24
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2626
Median reported incident mileage105,000 mi110,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentToyota Highlander HybridToyota Highlander Hybrid
Service Brakes2894
Electrical System2835
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1025
Vehicle Speed Control1518
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1214
Hybrid Propulsion System148
Engine810
Power Train411

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1921
Loss of power80
Hesitation / surging87
Brake problems814
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.