2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid driver assistance problems

Filed May 22, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 158,000 miles · CA

Brake actuator assembly on my 2008 toyota highlander hybrid has been failing. Know issue. I've taken excellent care of this vehicle and had it serviced at the dealership. The manufacturing is replace the previous years, but not the 2008 which is the exact same component. Please let me know why this is happening. Not just to me, but others too. Please help us. Thanks

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 78,000 miles · UT

Vsc, ABS, traction control error light. My mechanic identified this as a failer accumulator (ABS module), he said there is a tsb from toyota. I know there was a recall on this issue on this vehicle through year 2007. Concerned about possibility of total brake failure.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 163,500 miles · UT

We were driving the car normally on city streets, not even braking at the time when suddenly the ABS light and a couple others lit up on the dashboard along with a warning message on the screen about the ABS and vcs systems. Braking still worked as did everything else (less the ABS I assume).

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 201,200 miles · FL

I have a 2008 toyota highlander hybrid . Has 200k miles and the ABS light came twice in one week while vehicle was in motion before applying the brakes. After resetting ABS light, had pulled c1252, c1256, c1319 & c1391 for ABS accumulator/actuator leak.very unsafe to drive due to my vehicle is braking only on base brakes and my ABS and vsc system has been deactivated due to fault present. Not sure why its not covered on extended warranty like other 2006 and 07 models. Over 200 complaints with the same issue. Repairs around $4,500 and up. Recall urgently needed!

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Driver assistance · 10,300 miles · NY

I was driving my car all of a sudden emergency lights went on, brakes lights, 4wd system lights too telling me to pull over once I pulled over on to side of the road I put it in park shut the car off ,turned it back off to see a change put it in drive the car was stuck and all lights previously stated were flashing a warning . And the car was unable to move I was very lucky because if I had continued driving I was about to enter highway with no sides to pullover and the car would have shut off and I would have been rear ended , three days prior to this incident I had given it for repair to toyota dealership in bayside ny they charged approximately 850dollars for a wire they alleged had been pinched. Now two the second incident I had to get the car towed again from long island to dealership in bayside there now asking for 1900 for labor and computer work now they are asking for an ABS actuator which is 2,700 + to top it off I'am unaware about the labor .

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 110,000 miles · CA

I have a 2008 toyota highlander hybrid . Has 110k miles and the ABS light came twise in one week while vehicle was in motion before applying the brakes.what would happens happened their is a need for a hard stop . Atter resetting ABS light. Had pulled c1391 for ABS accumulator leak.very unsafe to drive due to my vehicle is braking only on base brakes and my ABS and vsc system has been deactivated due to fault present. Not sure why its not covered on extended warranty like other 2006 and 07 models. Same system up to 2010. What is the purpose of having ABS if it doesn't work when you need it the most.

Filed Jul 8, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 296,000 miles · NY

The ABS ,vsc ,check engine light coming on when accelerating. Stating to park vehicle and take it to the dealer.

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · CA

The ABS actuator failed and toyota has a recall for this part on 2006&2007 models but not for the 2008 model. The repair cost at a minimum is $3000 which is absurdly high. This means that I do not have anti locking brakes making it unsafe for me to drive.

Filed May 26, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 128,000 miles · LA

We purchased a 2008 highlander hybrid in 2016. The car was practically maintenance free until last week. All service except oil changes have been done by the local toyota dealer. My wife was pulling out of the driveway when the ABS/vsc lights came on and the console said to pull over. A code scan said it was c1391, internal acc pressure leak. Took it to the dealer. They said it needed a new brake accumulator and a new brake booster for a total of over $5000! Researching the issue, I found it is a fairly common issue for these cars. When I called toyota to ask if the cost of this repair, equal to 1/3 the cost of the vehicle, could be mitigated, I eventually got a woman who told me that since I didn't take the car in to the dealer for nearly a year in 2015, I was not a loyal toyota customer and they have chosen not to help me. Really!!?? The car didn't need any service during that time! I own 5 other cars including a couple of bmws and I have never had a repair this expensive and have never been admonished by an automobile company representative for not getting a car serviced when it didn't need it. This was our first toyota and will be out last.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Driver assistance · 145,000 miles · CA

I was on the highway when my car gave a warning to pull over safely due to a brake malfunction and to take to the dealer. The vsc system light also came on. I see toyota recalled this in the 2006 and 2007 but not the 2008 highlander hybrid. This is a $2000.00 fix for the accumulator brake actuator assembly. If this is such a know problem why is there no recall for 2008.