2008 Toyota Highlander vs 2008 Volvo XC70
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Toyota Highlander | 2008 Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 403 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 281 | 237 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 71,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Highlander | Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 66 | 3 |
| Engine | 58 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 4 |
| Steering | 40 | 1 |
| Tires | 25 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 22 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
2008 Toyota Highlander
2008 Volvo XC70
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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.