2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
27 City / 25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
209
Seats
5 -7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Katarzyna H
Looks slick, very masculine
Toyota Highlander hybrid is very roomy, fits three car seats in the middle row, and therefore is perfect for bigger families. Great on saving gas and very reliable. Third row has regular seats and can fit adults, with the third row folded down you can move some furniture or fit a lot of luggage when traveling
accountCircle Colleen W
I love my Toyota Highlander.
It has all of the features I need to live my busy life. I like the available 3rd row seating. I haven't had to do much except regular maintenance and it runs like a champ. It reliably starts and runs and has plenty of giddyup and go. I didn't think I would like or use the heated seats, but it is one of my favorite features when it is subzero here in Wisconsin and on those mild mornings when my lower back is bothering me. Plenty of storage space.

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base Hybrid
209 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited Hybrid
209 HP 26-26 MPG 7 Seats
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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Katarzyna H on March 22, 2020
Looks slick, very masculine
Toyota Highlander hybrid is very roomy, fits three car seats in the middle row, and therefore is perfect for bigger families. Great on saving gas and very reliable. Third row has regular seats and can fit adults, with the third row folded down you can move some furniture or fit a lot of luggage when traveling
accountCircle Colleen W on June 25, 2019
I love my Toyota Highlander.
It has all of the features I need to live my busy life. I like the available 3rd row seating. I haven't had to do much except regular maintenance and it runs like a champ. It reliably starts and runs and has plenty of giddyup and go. I didn't think I would like or use the heated seats, but it is one of my favorite features when it is subzero here in Wisconsin and on those mild mornings when my lower back is bothering me. Plenty of storage space.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Mac C.

Plenty of room for people and stuff, comfortable heated seats, AWD, hybrid drivetrain for somewhat better gas mileage, decent dashboard screen with navigation, smaller screen that gives status information like mpg, tire pressure, outside temperature, etc.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Mac C.

Not as good gas mileage as I thought it would get, some major repairs after we bought it including replacing some major brake system parts, and replacing the timing belt. The Bluetooth system does not work with playing audio from the phone, only for phone calls.

Ranks #1 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 6 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
5
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2008 Toyota Prius
4.61
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2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
4.2

Ranks #4 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #4 of 6 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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2008 Toyota Prius
48 MPG
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2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
45 MPG
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2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
34 MPG
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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
27 MPG

Is The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid A Good Car?

Yes. It is over ten years old and drives really well. It gets good mileage and I don't have to fill it up too often. It can fit a ton of people and stuff, and is a good family car.
Lisa L.

How Reliable Is The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

Yes it is very reliable like I said, after over ten years it still drives like it's new. I have had problems with the radio recently but no major problems.
Autumn B.

Is The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid A Good Value?

I bought it used so I am not sure what the original price was. I believe it has been a good value for the amount of use I've gotten out of it
Barbara G.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid oil type?

Answer: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid oil type iS5w-20. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some point. Knocking noise may show up from the...
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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety