2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
158
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
The 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER has received a total of 158 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (14 complaints), Visibility (12 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (10 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, potentially affecting up to 562,334 vehicles.
Recall 04V181000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 366,572 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A CHILD PROTECTION LOCK (CPL) SYSTEM ON BOTH OF THE REAR SIDE DOORS. WHEN AN OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE CLOSES THE DOOR VERY HARD WITH THE CPL LEVER SET TO THE LOCK POSITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER MAY CONTACT THE BODY PANEL, CAUSING THE CPL LEVER TO MOVE INTO THE UNLOCK POSITION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE OPENED WITH THE INSIDE WHILE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES THAT THE CPL WAS ACTIVATED. IF THE DOOR WERE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT AND BE INJURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE CPL LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 02V208000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 154,593 vehicles affected
Defect: ON SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A BREATHER HOSE THAT ATTACHES TO THE NOZZLE OF THE ON-BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VALVE, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE BREATHER HOSE IS ATTACHED WITH A CLAMP, WHOSE "TABS" FACE IN THE UPWARD DIRECTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED UNDER THE NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) TEST...
Consequence: IN THE WORST CASE, NOZZLE BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE VEHICLE ROLLS-OVER AFTER A HIGH SPEED FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ROTATE THE SPECIFIED CLAMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 01V228000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 41,169 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTIITY VEHICLES. THE RESERVOIR FILLER CAP OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY INDUCE A VACUUM, INTRODUCING SOME AIR INTO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL BRAKE NOISE AND INCREASED PEDAL STROKE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
Consequence: THE INCREASED PEDAL STROKE WILL LENGTHEN THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL BLEED THE AIR FROM THE BRAKE LINES AND REPLACE THE RESERVOIR FILLER CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
158 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
MY FRONT TIRES, (FROM A SET OF FOUR), HAVE PARTS OF THE TREAD SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE BODY. THE RUBBER UNDER THE MISSING PIECES OF TREAD HAS A TEXTURE LIKE POPCORN. THE INNER SURFACE OF THE RUBBER IS SHINY AND SMOOTH. *DT IT IS NOT FROM GOUGING, FORCE, OR ABUSE TO THE TIRES. IT IS AS IF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS USED TWO DIFFERENT BATCHES OF RUBBER THAT WAS NOT INCORPORATED TOGETHER CORRECTLY, AND IS NOW SEPARATING FROM ITSELF. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND SHOULD BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY! IF A TIRE FAILURE OCCURS FROM THIS DEFECT AT SPEED, IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, ROLLOVER, HEAD-ON, SERIOUS INJURY/DEATH. PLEASE REVIEW HIS MATTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR PICTURES OF THE DEFECT, SINCE THE WEBSITE HAS NO WAY TO UPLOAD THE PICS.*DT*JB *TR
SUNROOF GLASS BLEW OFF OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY. I SEE NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS ON THE INTERNET. WAS THERE EVER A TSB OR RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE FROM TOYOTA? DANGEROUS AND SCARY, HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC.
I AM SOLE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE SINCE BOUGHT IT NEW AND WELL MAINTAIN IT. DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL ARE PEELING AND GOOEY. TOYOTA SERVICE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT AND ASKED ME TO CALL TOYOTA. I CALLED AND FILED A COMPLAINT NO. 1709121290 WITH TOYOTA. THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD RECALLS ON OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE SO IT SEEMS THIS IS NOT A NEW ISSUE FOR THEM. THEY DON'T WANT TO FIX IT.
I AM SOLE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE SINCE BOUGHT IT NEW AND WELL MAINTAIN IT. DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL ARE PEELING AND GOOEY. TOYOTA SERVICE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT AND ASKED ME TO CALL TOYOTA. I CALLED AND FILED A COMPLAINT NO. 1709121290 WITH TOYOTA. THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD RECALLS ON OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE SO IT SEEMS THIS IS NOT A NEW ISSUE FOR THEM. THEY DON'T WANT TO FIX IT.
ON 11/17/2015 I HIT A PARKING ISLAND IN AN UNLIT PARKING LOT. WHEN I TRIED TO STOP, MY BRAKES FAILED. THIS CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT HIT 2 PARKED CARS AND A TREE. I HAVE LOST WAGES AND LIVE IN PAIN EVERY DAY DUE TO INJURIES FROM THIS ACCIDENT.
Safety Rating for the 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-TT-0636-20 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
5037B — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSY REAR (4WD). 00400-RM918-U2. *TT 00400-RM837-U2. *TT
00603 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CALIBRATION UPDATE: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 OR P0430. *TT *JB
EG00402 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0500.*JB
NV00302 — STRUCTURE
SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK AND RATTLE TIPS. *SLC
823 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
MOONROOF MOLDING CREAK. *TT
786 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE AT A PILLAR. *TT
TC01029 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
INFORMATIO REGARDING BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP. *YD
100701 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TDN MAIL MESSAGE REGARDING REPORTS THAT SOME 4-CYLINDER VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1130, P1135, P1150, P1155, P0171 AND / OR P0174 WHEN OPERATED BELOW 30 DEGREES F. *TT
TMSNTC01092 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND INCREASED PEDAL STROKE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. *SLC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
- 1997 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 1 complaint
- 1998 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 1 complaint
- 2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER (current)
- 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 335 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 316 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 335 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 289 complaints
- 2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER — 344 complaints
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