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2001 Toyota Highlander Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 137 total for the year
Median mileage
67,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Toyota Highlander, 4% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles.

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.

“Driver's side sunshade does not stay up when placed in the up position. Prior to this, it would stay up for an undetermined amount of time and suddenly fall down, hitting the driver's head and blocking the view.”

NHTSA complaint #10544798, filed 2013-09, 95,000 miles

“The contact stated while driving 25 MPH on a street with an infant seat restrained with the lap and shoulder belt in the rear, the child safety seat completely flipped over with the infant inside. Although this happened without warning, no injuries were sustained. The manufacturer was not alerted. The infant seat was a graco, snug ride, model # 8643ddh2, date of manufacture 12-03-2005. Updated 11/9/2006 -”

NHTSA complaint #10171242, filed 2006-10, 40,000 miles

“2001 Toyota Highlander recall request*cw the consumer stated there have been a number of recalls on her vehicle, but she isn't sure if they have been corrected, because she is not the original owner. The consumer would like to know is there a way to verify recall work?”

NHTSA complaint #10323116, filed 2010-03

“When drving 30 MPH and over, the right back window on the passenger side was the only window open, driver was subject to a very painful vacuum sound and pressure to left ear, which was alleviated when window was rolled up or when the driver and front passenger window was also open.”

NHTSA complaint #9003761, filed 2001-08

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025220%
20241433%
20234021%
20224216%
20217013%
20204514%
20198316%
20184617%
20175520%
20162119%
20154322%
20143324%
20132311%
20122413%
2011148%
2010167%
200975%
2008184%
2007108%
2006104%
200584%
200462%
2003114%
2002145%
200154%

Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Highlander

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Seat 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology