2001 Toyota Highlander Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Toyota Highlander, 3% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was starting to slowly drive off the ferry boat as the ferryman was opening the gate. My Toyota Highlander 2001 sped up out of control. If the man had not jumped aside, he would have been run over. I had no control. My foot was not on the gas. Reported to local Toyota dealer. Mat problem . I replaced the mat with a heavy rubber mat.”
NHTSA complaint #10308450, filed 2010-02, 52,000 miles“I bought a 2001 Toyota Highlander in aug 2001. The 1st time I had a problem with the gas pedal was about a month later when I went to pull in at work. I parked up by the building and put on my brakes and the car revved up and I put on the brakes and it did want to stop. I finally got it stopped and sat there and wondered what had just happen. I let it go as I did not have an explanation. Everything was find up to the year 2009. I was taking my mom and brother to the grocery and mom is 86 yrs and I parked in a handicap spot that had a pole in front where the handicap sign was. …”
NHTSA complaint #10303971, filed 2010-02“Vehicle was brand new, and consumer was pushed into cigarette lighter just to test. It. Cigarette lighter popped out with force , landing on floor once it was heated. Consumer stated it could cause serious harm or a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #899830, filed 2001-12Related service bulletins
- 10251070Jan 22, 2024OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10238157May 30, 2023TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered…
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10188913Feb 3, 2021TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10174891Apr 7, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890Apr 6, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01…
- 10171405Jan 27, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10145749Aug 31, 2018Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Aug 31, 2018Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Highlander
26 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Highlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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