Major Problems with 2001 Toyota Highlander Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Toyota Highlander

2001 Toyota Highlander SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 2 Mileage: 53000 miles

2001 Toyota Highlander BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 105000 miles

2001 Toyota Highlander FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 10000 miles

Browse 2001 Toyota Highlander complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, VISIBILITY and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Highlander owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while in a car wash driver released pressure from the brake pedal and the vehicle surged forward hitting another vehicle....	14 ~ 67598 miles
VISIBILITY driver's side sun visor won't stay up. drops down blocking view when brakes are applied. other than regular use no	12 ~ 52185 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine light started flashing right at 25 000. car gave no sign of failure or anytime of problem. oil changes...	9 ~ 41214 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN defective transmission from date of purchase. it took toyota 2 months to finally fix it. i am not satisfied with	9 ~ 22400 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE air noise (coke bottle effect) at high speed and cross wind. several complaints to toyota ignored. toyota considers this defect	9 ~ 67358 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC prior to recall notice 01v-228 the consumer noticed when braking hard the car would shudders along with a loud noise	7 ~ 286 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil sledging problem in my 2001 toyota highlander. i am concerned that toyota's csp policy will not go far enough...	6 ~ 45665 miles
AIR BAGS consumer states while traveling 2-3 mph and applying the brakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance running into garage door.	6 ~ 59167 miles
TIRES front tires are wearing out. vehicle is all wheel drive not 4 wheel as advertised. alignment may be computer controlled.	5 ~ 1800 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while at a stop another vehicle traveling about 45 mph hit consumer's vehicle in the rear. impact forced consumer into	4 ~ 2500 miles
POWER TRAIN speedometer stopped (went to zero) while car operating at 65 mph. registered complaint with toyota who advised it was acceptable	4 ~ 77750 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER tinny sound from dashboard (like defective speaker) even at low volume. loose component or poorly installed dash is considered normal	4 ~ 23750 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY when the rear window is rolled down the car create varying pressure in the car causing if not careful the	4
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the brake pedal...	3 ~ 59024 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander 4x4 limited. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact opened both rear...	3 ~ 94000 miles
SEAT BELTS the front driver-side and passenger seatbelts no longer retract when unbuckled and frequently the car door is closed onto them	3 ~ 76667 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake master cylinder failed prior to recall notice 01v-228 resulting in an accident the dealer denied any brake failure and...	3
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the recall work subject to campaign 01v228000 was not performed correctly. the vehicle still has excess pedal travel and the...	3 ~ 8000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states while traveling 2-3 mph and applying the brakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance running into garage door.	3 ~ 17733 miles
ENGINE i am the original owner of our 2001toyota 3.0 highlander. i also own a 2008 toyota tundra pickup and a...	2 ~ 161349 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have a 2001 toyota highlander and the passenger brake light will not brighten when you press on the brake...	2 ~ 63000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE began to fill the toyota highlander with gas and noticed gasoline pouring out underneath the vehicle. the dealership informed me...	2 ~ 50050 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purchased the vehicle used at about 42 000 miles. it burned oil (1 quart per 1 000 miles) from the...	2 ~ 58500 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY rear passenger's window is inoperative. *ak...	2 ~ 1000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES the consumer was traveling on the highway when the front tire blew out. regaining control the consumer stated that when...	2
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE frequently when the brake pedal was depressed the pedal went to the floor which caused the brakes not to stop...	2 ~ 13500 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM toyota highlander 2001 using the cell phone charger in the power outlet the dashboard clock reset a couple times the...	2 ~ 40575 miles
STRUCTURE when opening the back window the entire vehicle began to vibrate wildly and there was terrible pressure in the drivers...	2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving some road debris punctured the drivers gas tank resulting in fuel leaking from the vehicle the plastic shield...	2 ~ 16000 miles
STEERING i am sole owner of this vehicle since bought it new and well maintain it. dashboard and steering wheel are...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i am experiencing problems with my 2001 toyota highlander. whenever i press on the brake it pulsates vibrates and it...	1 ~ 101531 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the air conditioner only works when you move the dial around. sometimes it doesn't work at all and only the	1
EQUIPMENT i was starting to slowly drive off the ferry boat as the ferryman was opening the gate. my toyota highlander...	1 ~ 52000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* - the contactwas disappointed because she took vehicle to the dealership and they didn't want to repair it based...	1 ~ 85000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE wife complained of intermittent gas smell in 2001 toyota highlander v-6/awd for 2-3 weeks. i checked it more than once...	1 ~ 52980 miles
CHILD SEAT dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph on a street with an infant seat restrained with the lap and...	1 ~ 40000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES on september 3rd 2005 at 11:30 pm while traveling at approximately 75 mph on interstate 5 -15 miles south of...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2001 toyota highlander and have had the same exact problem happen to me several times in the...	1 ~ 90000 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after pulling off the road onto a side street consumer heard a strange noise from under the hood. upon merging...	1 ~ 48000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY sun roof leaking even with sunroof completely closed. seems to be no drain lines from drain holes in sunroof compartment....	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander. while traveling at 35 mph the vehicle had suddenly accelerated without warning....	1 ~ 25000 miles
SUSPENSION when driving my toyota highlander on the highway with the windows rolled down a piercing high pitch sound elevates and...	1
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY rear windshield wiper chatters across rear window. impossible to clean window. dealer replaced under warranty. (entire arm assembly). *ak...	1 ~ 25000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the consumer states that when driving at 35 mph or higher and the rear windows are rolled down about 3-4...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS frequently when the brake pedal was depressed the pedal went to the floor which caused the brakes not to stop...	1 ~ 2000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS frequently when the brake pedal was depressed the pedal went to the floor which caused the brakes not to stop...	1 ~ 2000 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY i have a 2001 toyota highlander vehicle. at times when speeds exceed 65 mph the rearview side mirrors create a...	1 ~ 20000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT vehicle was brand new and consumer was pushed into cigarette lighter just to test. it. cigarette lighter popped out with	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belts in rear of vehicle lock when installing a car seat. contacted dealer. *ak...	1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i bought a 2001 toyota highlander in aug 2001. the 1st time i had a problem with the gas pedal...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN harmonic noise from beneath car at 30 mph with power applied similar noise of lessened magitude at 60 mph. dealer...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving on cobblestone road all you hear is metal clattering beneath the body but once you tap the brakes	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM defective computer at date of purchase. it took toyota 2 months to fix it. i'm not satisfied with toyota service.	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT a/c works high speed on recirculating only. defective computer?*ak...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this is a great vehicle but trying to read or see the gauges or instruments in the dash cluster is...	1

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