Mechanical Jack problems of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

One problem related to mechanical jack 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 Mechanical Jack problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2011

After having a flat tire I pulled out the jack supplies by Toyota. I found as I was using the jack that it is extremely unsafe to use in any situation. The jack has to be extended almost all the way when dealing with 19 inch wheels. At the extended height the jack is unstable even when on a flat hard surface. When taking the tire off or putting it back on the jack and the auto rock quite a bit to the point that I had to stop and call for road service. Even the service person called the jack a unsafe piece of equipment. This has happened twice in the last two years and both times with the same results. The scissor jacks used on a SUV is extremely unsafe and needs to be changed. Safety needs to be a priority not weight or expense. It is too easy for the auto to fall off the jack when extended to almost the max.


Other Equipment related problems of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Equipment problems
11
Air Conditioner problems
1
Mechanical Jack problems
1


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