Toyota Highlander 2008

Versiones, desempeño, equipamiento, consumo, seguridad y problemas conocidos, con sus ventajas y desventajas frente a modelos similares 2008.

Toyota Highlander
En la foto: Toyota Highlander Hybrid (XU70) 1X7A6356. Foto: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons
Clase
SUV (4WD)
Carrocerías
4dr SUV 4WD /Sr5/Sport, 4dr SUV 4WD Limited, Hybrid 4dr SUV FWD Base, Hybrid 4dr SUV FWD Limited
Motores
3.3L 6 cil., 3.5L 6 cil.
Tracción
Tracción 4x4, Tracción delantera
Combustible
Híbrido, Gasolina regular
MPG (mejor)
26 combinadas · 27 ciudad / 25 carretera
Largo
188.6 in
Peso en vacío
4,180–4,641 lb
Calificación NHTSA
Sin calificar
Retiros
10 campañas

Ventajas y desventajas

Lo bueno

  • Excelente consumo de combustibleHasta 26 MPG combinadas: un 49 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (SUV, 2008: 17.4 MPG).
  • Disponible en versión híbridaSe ofrece en versión híbrida además de gasolina.
  • Tracción total / 4x4 disponible

A tener en cuenta

  • Muchas quejas de propietarios305 quejas ante la NHTSA frente a unas 87 de modelos similares; sobre todo por problemas de frenos.
  • 10 retirosMás que modelos similares (unos 2). Confirma las reparaciones con el VIN.

Calculado con datos de la EPA, la NHTSA y vPIC frente a 30 modelos similares 2008; no es una reseña. Cómo lo calculamos →

Resumen

El Toyota Highlander 2008 es un SUV disponible con 2 motores (3.3L 6 cil. y 3.5L 6 cil.), incluida una versión híbrida, con tracción 4x4 y tracción delantera.

Mide unas 189 pulgadas de largo y 75 de ancho, con una distancia entre ejes de 110 pulgadas, y pesa alrededor de 4,180 lb (4dr SUV 4WD /Sr5/Sport).

La EPA califica su versión más eficiente con 26 MPG combinadas (27 en ciudad / 25 en carretera), un 49 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (SUV, 2008: 17.4 MPG), con un gasto estimado de $2,600 al año en combustible.

Tiene 10 campañas de retiro registradas y los propietarios han presentado 305 quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015, sobre todo por problemas de frenos.

Novedades del 2008

  • Nuevas dimensiones: 4.0 in más largo, distancia entre ejes +2.7 in — probablemente un rediseño o nueva generación
  • Motor nuevo: 3.5L 6 cil.
  • Motor retirado: 2.4L 4 cil.

Comparado con 2007; no incluye cambios de versiones, equipamiento ni precio. Ver el Highlander 2007 →

Dimensiones y peso

CarroceríaLargoAnchoAltoDistancia entre ejesVía del. / tras.Peso en vacíoPeso del./tras.
4dr SUV 4WD /Sr5/Sport188.6 in75.2 in69.3 in109.8 in63.4 / 63.4 in4,180 lb55/45
4dr SUV 4WD Limited188.6 in75.2 in69.3 in109.8 in63.4 / 63.4 in4,321 lb55/45
Hybrid 4dr SUV FWD Base188.6 in75.2 in68.1 in109.8 in63.4 / 63.4 in4,508 lb55/45
Hybrid 4dr SUV FWD Limited188.6 in75.2 in69.3 in109.8 in63.4 / 63.4 in4,641 lb55/45

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), medidas del mercado canadiense.

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Motores, consumo y costo de uso

VersiónMotorTransmisiónTracciónCiudad / Carr. / Comb.vs. su claseCombustible / añoCO₂ g/mi
Highlander Hybrid 4WD Híbrido3.3L 6 cil.Automática (relación variable)Tracción 4x427 / 25 / 26+49%$2,600342
Highlander 2WD3.5L 6 cil.Automática (S5)Tracción delantera18 / 24 / 20+6%$3,350444
Highlander 4WD3.5L 6 cil.Automática (S5)Tracción 4x417 / 23 / 19+9%$3,550468
Gasta $1,000Combustible en 5 años vs. un auto nuevo promedio
17.4 MPGPromedio 2008: SUV (4WD)

Estimaciones de la EPA; "vs. su clase" compara las MPG combinadas con el promedio 2008 de su clase EPA. Cómo lo calculamos →

Calificaciones de seguridad y tecnología

La NHTSA no ha publicado calificaciones de 5 estrellas para el Toyota Highlander 2008 con el programa de pruebas actual (2011+).

SUV similares 2008

ModeloMejor MPG / autonomíaGeneral NHTSARetiros
Toyota Highlander 2008 (este auto)26 MPGSin calificar10
Toyota Land Cruiser 200815 MPGSin calificar5
Toyota RAV4 200824 MPGSin calificar13
Toyota 4Runner 200818 MPGSin calificar5
Jeep Grand Cherokee 200820 MPGSin calificar2
Hyundai Santa Fe 200820 MPGSin calificar3
Nissan Rogue 200824 MPGSin calificar2

Retiros (10)

Texto oficial de la NHTSA (en inglés).

Asientos › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler · 2 jun 2016

Campaña NHTSA 16V396000 · 7,749 vehículos

Problema
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Riesgo
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Solución
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Visibilidad › Power Window Devices And Controls · 22 oct 2015

Campaña NHTSA 15V689000 · 1,814,284 vehículos

Problema
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Riesgo
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Solución
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Asientos › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler · 19 nov 2014

Campaña NHTSA 14V743000 · 3,233 vehículos

Problema
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Riesgo
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Solución
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Bolsas de aire › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · 9 abr 2014

Campaña NHTSA 14V168000 · 1,486,413 vehículos

Problema
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Riesgo
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Solución
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Propulsión híbrida › Inverter · 4 sept 2013

Campaña NHTSA 13V396000 · 133,081 vehículos

Problema
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
Riesgo
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Solución
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
Visibilidad › Power Window Devices And Controls · 10 oct 2012

Campaña NHTSA 12V491000 · 2,519,424 vehículos

Problema
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Riesgo
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Solución
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Bolsas de aire › Side/Window · 21 abr 2011

Campaña NHTSA 11V245000 · 307,848 vehículos

Problema
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 RAV4 VEHICLES. IN THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG (CSA) SYSTEM, THERE ARE TWO SENSORS IN THE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL ANGLE. IF ONE OF THESE SENSORS MALFUNCTIONS, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT: MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE ROLL DETECTION SYSTEM WILL BE SUSPENDED; HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG CSA REMAINS AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE CRASH. IF BOTH SENSORS FAIL NEARLY SIMULTANEOUSLY AFTER INITIAL AIRBAG SYSTEM CHECK, THE CSA AND THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER COULD BE INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED.
Riesgo
INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE CSA AND/OR THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER CAN CAUSE INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Solución
TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE CONTAINING IMPROVED ROLL RATE SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA INTENDS TO SEND AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS EARLY TO MID-MAY, 2011 WHEN SUFFICIENT PARTS AND REMEDY BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Equipamiento › Other › Labels · 3 feb 2010

Campaña NHTSA 10V035000 · 271,417 vehículos

Problema
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Riesgo
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Solución
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Equipamiento › Other › Labels · 3 feb 2010

Campaña NHTSA 10V036000 · 153,418 vehículos

Problema
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Riesgo
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Solución
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Control de velocidad › Accelerator Pedal · 27 ene 2010

Campaña NHTSA 10V023000 · 1,126,915 vehículos

Problema
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388).
Riesgo
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Solución
TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BUT DO NOT NEED OR WANT THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT, TOYOTA WILL RECOVER THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT AND REIMBURSE ITS PRICE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Consulta tu VIN en NHTSA (en inglés) ↗

No todos los Highlander 2008 están afectados: solo el VIN lo confirma.

Problemas reportados por propietarios

305Quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015
15Con choque
11Con incendio
15Lesionados reportados
126,000 miMillaje típico de la falla
Frenos149
Motor42
Sistema eléctrico34
Dirección33
Control de estabilidad (ESC)33
Bolsas de aire23
Otro o desconocido21
Control de velocidad13
Quejas recibidas por mes (últimos 24 meses con reportes)
22/09: 122/10: 122/11: 122/12: 123/02: 323/03: 223/05: 123/08: 123/09: 124/01: 324/02: 124/03: 324/07: 124/08: 124/09: 124/10: 124/11: 125/04: 125/07: 125/08: 325/09: 226/03: 126/09: 126/10: 122/0922/1223/0524/0124/0724/1025/0726/03máx. 3

Reportes sin verificar; los más vendidos acumulan más.

Lista para comprar un Toyota Highlander 2008 usado

  1. Consulta el VIN en nhtsa.gov/recalls. 10 retiros en este año: pide comprobantes de reparación.
  2. Frenos — 149 reportes de propietarios. Frena con fuerza a velocidad; revisa si se jala hacia un lado, si el pedal vibra o si se enciende la luz del ABS.
  3. Motor — 42 reportes de propietarios. Arranca el motor en frío, escucha si golpetea y fíjate en luces de advertencia o titubeos al acelerar.
  4. Sistema eléctrico — 34 reportes de propietarios. Prueba todas las ventanas, seguros, luces, pantallas y puertos USB; revisa la antigüedad de la batería.
  5. Millaje a vigilar. Los propietarios suelen reportar problemas alrededor de las 126,000 millas; pregunta qué se reparó cerca de ese punto.
  6. Sistema híbrido. Busca luces de advertencia del sistema híbrido y pregunta si la batería de alto voltaje se reemplazó o sigue en garantía.
  7. Antes de pagar: historial de servicio, reporte de antecedentes e inspección de un mecánico independiente.

Generado por DecodedCars a partir de retiros y quejas de propietarios ante la NHTSA para el Toyota Highlander 2008. No sustituye una inspección profesional.

Otros años del Highlander

Comparar todos los años →
AñoMPG (mejor)LargoGeneralRetirosQuejas
Highlander 202635194.9 inSin calificar04
Highlander 202535194.9 in★★★★★410
Highlander 202436194.9 in★★★★★743
Highlander 202336194.9 in★★★★★9198
Highlander 202236194.9 in★★★★★6272
Highlander 202136194.9 in★★★★★5548
Highlander 202036194.9 in★★★★★5330
Highlander 201929192.5 in★★★★★3511
Highlander 201829192.5 in★★★★★4275
Highlander 201729192.5 inSin calificar3274
Highlander 201628191.3 inSin calificar2117
Highlander 201528191.3 inSin calificar1195

Fuentes: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Sin afiliación con la NHTSA, la EPA ni Toyota. Cómo lo calculamos →