These are standard specifications for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission
Hybrid System
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | AWD (standard), 4WD, Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2007 - 2013 |
| Weight : | 4508 lbs | 2044.794 kg |
| MPG City : | 27 |
| MPG Highway : | 25 |
| Combined MPG : | 26.00 |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.34 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | VVT-i | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3300 cc | 201.4 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 209 HP (153.824 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 212 Ft-Lbs (287 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection - Lean-Burn | |
| V 6 | Dual VVT-i | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 4700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Electronically fuel injected | |
| Ignition system : | Electronic, Toyota Direct Ignition |
5 Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission
Hybrid System
| Electric Motor | |
|---|---|
| Type : | Permanent magnet electric motor |
| : | Motor Generator 1 |
| Voltage : | 650.00V maximum. |
| Type : | Permanent magnet electric motor |
| : | Motor Generator 2 |
| Power Output : | 167.00 HP @ 4500.00 RPM |
| Torque : | 247.00 Ft-Lbs @ 1500.00 RPM |
| Voltage : | 650.00V |
| Type : | Permanent magnet electric motor |
| : | Motor Generator Rear |
| Power Output : | 68.00 HP @ 4610.00 RPM |
| Torque : | 96.00 Ft-Lbs @ 610.00 RPM |
| Voltage : | 650.00V |
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.235 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.360 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.517 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.047 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.756 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050216 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V396000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070525 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V491000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070531 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V181000 |
| Summary | TOYOTA IS RECALLING 90,189 MY 2008 HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HYBRID PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A THIRD ROW SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE NON-DRIVER DESIGNATED SEATING POSITIONS (DSP) ON THESE VEHICLES IS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT HAVE A FEATURE THAT CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR). THE BELTS CONVERT TO THE ALR MODE AFTER THE WEBBING HAS BEEN FULLY WITHDRAWN FROM THE RETRACTOR. THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED SO THAT AS THE BELT IS RELEASED INTO THE RETRACTOR, THE SYSTEM REMAINS IN THE ALR MODE SO THAT A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS) CAN BE TIGHTLY SECURED. |
| Consequence | HOWEVER, FOR THE TWO THIRD ROW DSP'S ON THESE VEHICLES, THE ALR MODE DEACTIVATES BEFORE THE WEBBING IS FULLY RETRACTED, SO THAT IT WILL NOT LOCK WHEN CERTAIN REAR-FACING CRS'S THAT HAVE A SHORT SEAT BELT ROUTING PATH ARE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SEAT BELT WEBBING TO SPOOL OUT DURING NORMAL DRIVING MANEUVERS, WHICH COULD AFFECT THE STABILITY OF A CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLED AT THOSE SEATING POSITIONS. AS SUCH, THIS COULD DISCOURAGE THE USE OF A CHILD RESTRAINT AND IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED SEAT BELT COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. |
| Notes | TOYOTA RECALL NO. 80D.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V689000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid? A: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a wheelbase size of 109.80 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid? A: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a length of 188.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid? A: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a width of 75.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?A: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has 40.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have?A: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has legroom of 43.20 inches.Q: What is the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid? A: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid was a .Q: What engines did the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have? A: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid had the following engine options: V 6 (3300 cc | 201.4 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 209 HP (153.824 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 212 Ft-Lbs (287 NM) @ 3600 RPM V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 4700 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have? A: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid had a 5 speed Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission gearbox.