no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE OPENED WITH THE INSIDE WHILE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES THAT THE CPL WAS ACTIVATED.
2001 Toyota HighlanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 137 owner complaints about the 2001 Toyota Highlander, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Toyota Highlander has problems
137 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Visibility
17Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
15Vehicle speed control8 crash/fire/injury
15Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
13Structure1 crash/fire/injury
13Power train3 crash/fire/injury
10Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
9Tires
5Fuel system, gasoline
2813 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 23 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 8 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 15 | 3 |
| Structure | 13 | 1 |
| Power train | 13 | 3 |
| Air bags | 10 | 6 |
| Tires | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 28 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2001 Toyota Highlander recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. IN THE WORST CASE, NOZZLE BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS-OVER AFTER A HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASH.
no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. THE INCREASED PEDAL STROKE WILL LENGTHEN THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other Highlander year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Highlander median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Highlander owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN INTO MY FIELD OF VIEW WHEN I HIT A BUMP ON A THREE LANE 40 MPH PAVED ROAD AT RUSH HOUR. I NEARLY REAR-ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME DURING THE SHORT TIME (MAYBE TWO SECONDS) REQUIRED TO REACT AND RAISE THE VISOR. AN ONLINE SEARCH REVEALED THAT A…
THIS VISIBILITY ISSUE IS CAUSED BY THE SUNVISOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE, DROPPING DOWN FROM THE STOWED POSITION UNEXPECTEDLY AND REPEATEDLY BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VISION. DEALER INDICATED NOT A TOYOTA PROBLEM AND PRICING IT AT $700 + DOLLARS TO REPLACE. WHEN DRIVING, THE SUNVISOR HAD TO BE MOVED TO THE…
DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FLOPS DOWNWARD WHEN IN USE, INSTEAD OF REMAINING TILTED FORWARD (TOWARD WINDSHIELD), THUS PARTIALLY BLOCKING VISION. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON A NUMBER OF TOYOTA VEHICLES. *TR
Own a 2001 Highlander?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.