Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

One problem related to loud engine noise has been reported for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2008 Highlander Hybrid.

1 Loud Engine Noise problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2012

While driving vehicle had a loud pop sound occurred while driving 40/mph. Within 2 seconds vehicle slowed to about 5/mph allowing just enough time to get to the bike lane before coming to a complete stop. No vehicles were on same side of road allowed to jump to bike lane. Toyota of kearny mesa (san diego, CA) ran diagnostic on vehicle to determine that the hybrid inverter dead�. At this time they are still attempting to fix the vehicle.


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