2001 Toyota Highlander Problems and Repair Histories
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Toyota Highlander
2001 Toyota Highlanders for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2001 Toyota Highlander problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2001 Toyota Highlander problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2001 Toyota Highlander problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota Highlander Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2001 | Toyota Highlander | 14 Highlanders, 8.7 months of data per Highlander, average 114200 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 Highlanders, 8.7 months of data per Highlander, average 114200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 75000 | 150 | BRAKE PAD 'FITTING KIT' REPLACED ON FRONT BRAKES. CLIPS DESCRIBED AS 'WORN' AND NO LONGER HAD ENOUGH SPRING FORCE TO HOLD BRAKE PADS IN PLACE. CAUSED BRAKE PADS TO RATTLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. |
| Jun | 2011 | 89000 | 0 | Check engine light. Shop advised to replace battery prior to any further work. Said this may solve the problem. Light is off for now. Will drive vehicle a few days to see if light comes back on. |
| Jul | 2011 | 90000 | 250 | Same shop to re-check. Indicated code that air/fuel mixture was too lean. Adjusted to spec. (no charge). Light came on again. Returned to same shop, diagnosed as bad Mass Air Flow Sensor. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Highlander in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 102000 | 650 | Tune up, fluids replaced. Suspension needs replacing but not replaced on this visit. |
| Jul | 2011 | 105000 | 1400 | new suspension parts installed |
| Aug | 2012 | 119700 | 100 | new front pads |
| Dec | 2012 | 120000 | 50 | replace rear pads |
| Toyota Highlander in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 170000 | 650 | AC was very low on Freeon. |
| Toyota Highlander in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 153000 | 150 | O2 sensor and clean throttle body plate...full of carbon limiting the throttle cable movement. |
| Oct | 2012 | 163000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 172000 | 500 | A/C condenser leak, replaced |
| Aug | 2010 | 180500 | 950 | Replaced timing belt, water pump, and accessory belts. Timing belt was not broken but was due for replacement. |
| Jan | 2011 | 189300 | 75 | Replaced exhaust gasket which had deteriorated, minor repair. |
| May | 2011 | 193500 | 156 | Failed emissions inspection for CEL. Codes indicated system too lean, cleaned MAF sensor, CEL cleared and passed emissions inspection. |
| Jul | 2011 | 194300 | 900 | Exhaust leak and CEL, replaced mid pipe including catalytic converter |
| Mar | 2012 | 196000 | 70 | Repaired sticking/inoperative parking brake |
| May | 2012 | 197300 | 75 | CEL, diagnosed as evap system sensor problem. Estimate of $700 to fix, but since the vehicle is running fine we decided not to repair at this time. |
| Jun | 2012 | 198000 | 110 | Reported AC inop, shop recharged system and found no obvious leaks. Dye was included in the refrigerant and an additional visit will be needed to check. |
| Mar | 2013 | 200000 | 400 | Replaced leaking condenser |
| Toyota Highlander in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 146000 | 450 | Oxygen sensor failed |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 92000 | 350 | Engine sensor. |
| Apr | 2012 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 142000 | 1150 | AC not coooling |
| Aug | 2010 | 143000 | 700 | Check engine light came on and replaced emissions part? |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota Highlander in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 120300 | 1700 | Worn struts caused uneven tire wear |
| Jan | 2013 | 126300 | 75 | Engine started misfiring. Traced it down to a bad ignition coil and replaced the coil |
| Mar | 2013 | 127000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | 350 | Caliper stuck on right side. |
2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota Highlander in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 88660 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 89280 | 150 | Check engine light was on. Mechanic replaced a worn out seal. |
| Toyota Highlander in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 60140 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 60760 | 400 | transmission leaked and brake pads replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | 66960 | 300 | parking brake needed new cable |
| Toyota Highlander in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 38700 | 164 | Mechanic suggested to clean the fuel injection and do a mist service. |
| May | 2012 | 42000 | 70 | check lights for skid control and tracking turned on. |
| Jun | 2012 | 42000 | 1500 | Check lights turned on again, had to visit the dealer as instructed by my local repair shop. Although only 42k miles, but it has been 11 years, the dealer replaced timing belts, rubber belts, leaky valves. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota Highlander in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 88000 | 800 | check engine light is on stated heated oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 2. Could not determine if problem was sensor or catalytic converter. Replaced one sensor, light still on. Will have to keep working to try and solve problem as car needs inpsection asap. replaced second 02 sensor and check engine light went off was able to have inspected. Repair shop discovered small hole in oil pan which was leaking on regular basis. Brother-in-law replaced with new oil pan, oil & filter Transmission cooler hose was split and leaking. Replaced with new hose & new hose clamps |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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