Overview & Reviews

Toyota's midsize SUV is fully redesigned for 2008. Significantly larger than the original, the 2008 Highlander features a standard V6 engine and a habitable third-row seat.

• Powerful and fuel-efficient V6, easy to maneuver for its size, user-friendly cabin design with reconfigurable second-row seats and a fully usable third row.

• Third-row seat folds as a single unit rather than in 50/50 sections.

User Reviews:

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  Disappointed & Frightened - 2008 Toyota Highlander
  By Michele W - July 20 - 11:50 pm

  When I purchased my Highlander, I told the sales rep I needed a safe, dependable car for my 6 grandchildren who I taxi almost daily. In the snow, my brakes seem to lock the front wheels after a thumping noise. I have sailed through three intersections; did a 360 spin in a roundabout doing 20mph with an inch of snow on the ground; came within a hair of hitting a utility truck in a snow filled parking lot; and have spun around while turning a corner. I live in the northeast with snow from November to March. On 1/14/10 my dealer said, "Cant find a problem and -no- snow tires are not the answer." Im afraid to have the grandchildren in the car and am now scared to drive in the snow.

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  oil leak. - 2008 Toyota Highlander
  By Tom - June 26 - 2:13 pm

  I discovered an oil leak coming from above the oil filter area. The dealer stated that it is a major casket and toyota issued a technical issue on this item. I understand this is not a normal occurrence but will require a major pull of the engine and replacing formed caskets...

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  Great Vehicle - 2008 Toyota Highlander
  By JNLR - June 22 - 12:13 am

  Traded my 06 Highlander (4cyl) in on it because it had been in an accident. We really enjoyed that car; however, it was a base model with no added features. We chose the Sport for all the features. Wow, what a difference! Loaded with creature comforts; quieter, more comfort, power and almost same mpg. Took a 1900 mile trip and averaged 28 mpg at 70 mph. The trip was two adults with luggage. My average in town is 21 mpg (only 10% hwy). We live in Houston so we did not need or want AWD and did not choose the third row seat. We could never find any on the lot and had to order one which was good because it kept all the expensive dealer add ons off.

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  tires and oil line - 2008 Toyota Highlander
  By gbrown1067 - June 9 - 6:53 pm

  the tires on the sport model are horrible. Look at tire rack review. The are a accident waiting to happen. Why put out a awd with poor tires. Only two mfg makes them. There is a oil line to the valve train area that is accident waiting to happen after 45K miles.Look up toyota oil leaks. Blue tooth operation is horrible. You must program phone #s into the car system

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  Comfortable and Safe - 2008 Toyota Highlander
  By eurodrive25 - June 3 - 1:43 am

  I learned how to drive in this car. Its very comfortable for daily driving and on long trips as long as youre not sitting in the 3rd row. It drives great and does well enough on gas. Its a very safe car also. I owe my mothers life to the safety features in this car. Not many people can walk away from hitting a grove of trees at highway speeds. Great SUV for a family!

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  Love It So Far! - 2008 Toyota Highlander
  By haha0002 - May 11 - 11:53 am

  Weve only had our Highlander for a week, but so far, its great. We traded in our Honda Odyssey, because the kids are getting their own licenses now and we wanted something for mostly us. However, we were reluctant to give up the roominess of the Odyssey. Our Highlander still maintains the feeling of spaciousness, fits the kids comfortably, when needed and just feels good to drive.

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  Really like this SUV - 2008 Toyota Highlander
  By Ed - May 2 - 10:33 pm

  Bought this Highlander Sport a little over a month ago. So far its great. Fun to drive and tons of room. And the engine is much better than the Explorer or Subaru I used to own. Im getting just over 17 mpg pure city - no highway yet. Cant wait to see what it is on the highway but if its at least the 23 they list then Ill be happy. The only thing I dont really like is the EAS - electonic assist steering. Its a little too touchy/boosted. Id rater have a little more road feel. But it does turn on a dime. I did not get the upgrade to the JBL sound/sun roof/climate control - if you can afford the extra $2000 it is probably worth it just for the sound. Great vehicle overall.

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  Great SUV - 2008 Toyota Highlander
  By fred - May 1 - 3:33 pm

  soccer mom car carrying 2 of our kids & up to 3 others, has performed well in town. family vacation Denver to Southern California demonstrated excellent snow performance on non- stock tires (Dayton) which came with our 2nd hand purchase, we were on I-70 in a heavy Spring snow storm which closed the highway - we took a side road & re-joined without any drama. average 18 mpg in town, 22 highway.

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  2008 first impression - 2008 Toyota Highlander
  By oldjoe - May 1 - 7:20 am

  What a change from my 05. Lots more leg room, gas mileage seems about the same, and POWER - the new v6 is awesome. Very smooth and quiet ride compared to old model. Steering is very light but a little slower - not the same feel as the 05. It is a bigger, taller auto but not as large as it looks.

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  Love my new 08 Sport! - 2008 Toyota Highlander
  By Peter - April 28 - 5:16 am

  I traded my 2004 Sequoia since I have decided to go a litle more green in my life. I still need the ability to drive around 2 small children and was not going to get a minivan. The new Highlander fits the bill perfectly. Drives like a Camry not a truck, and is so quiet and comfortable. I got the factory tow hitch and running boards, Option A package. I will be adding the body side moldings when they get reintroduced with the proper adhesive. I have all weather floor and cargo mats, door edge guards and a few oil filters being shipped to me. Also waiting for the hood deflector to be released.