The service and repair manual for the 2008 Toyota Highlander, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Toyota published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Base · Hybrid · Hybrid Limited · Limited · Sport |
| Federal record | 10 recalls · 502 complaints · 134 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Highlander manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 571
- General Information 1,811
- Accessories & Equipment 1,546
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 312
- Body & Frame 711
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 1,053
- Brakes 394
- Maintenance 85
- Drivelines & Axles 100
- Restraints 307
- Electrical 2,335
- Steering 151
- Engine Mechanical 253
- Suspension 181
- Engine Performance 1,074
- Transmission 37
- Front & Rear 294
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Highlander
- Equipment · 09E022000The original clamp and the toyota stainless steel exhaust tip may fall off the vehicle's exhaust pip.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 10V023000A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop.
- Visibility — power window devices and controls · 15V689000If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into.
- Air Bags · 11V245000Inadvertent activation of the csa and/or the seat belt pretensioner can cause injury to a vehicle oc.
- Equipment — other › labels · 09V223000Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, i.
- Equipment · 09E028000The original clamp and the toyota stainless steel exhaust tip may fall off the vehicle's exhaust pip.
- Visibility — power window devices and controls · 12V491000If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Equipment — other › labels · 10V036000A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Equipment — other › labels · 10V035000This does not meet the standard requirements.
- Seats — front assembly › seat heater/cooler · 16V396000If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 502 complaints and Toyota has issued 134 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Highlander. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Highlander manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Highlander?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year across the Base, Hybrid, Hybrid Limited, Limited, Sport trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Toyota published for this year.
What 2008 Highlander problems does it help with?
10 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Highlander, covering equipment, vehicle speed control, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Toyota dealers.
Does it include 2008 Highlander wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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