One problem related to ignition has been reported for the 2008 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2008 Highlander.
Vehicle, Toyota Highlander 2008, would not start using the electronic ignition pushbutton. On 7/22/2010 vehicle was brought into the dealer and the ignition/power switch was replaced, code found b2275. Same problem occurred again and dealer replaced neutral safety switch per t-sb-0348-09. Same problem occurred again and was towed to dealer on 8/16/2010. They do not know what the problem is and I have heard nothing further from them as of 8/23/2010. I have been stranded several times with the vehicle not starting, the last time at 9:00 pm on Sunday, 8/15/2010.