Complaints
158
Crashes
28
Fires
2
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Toyota Highlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:78,864 mi
Crash-related:8
#212 complaints
VISIBILITY
Avg mileage:104,370 mi
#310 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:50,401 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Toyota Highlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 8 | — | 78,864 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 12 | — | — | 104,370 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 | 2 | — | 50,401 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | — | — | 41,214 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | 1 | — | 101,037 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 2 | — | 88,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | 1 | 54,798 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 6 | 1 | — | 2,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | — | 37,247 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 1 | — | 155,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | 10,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 76,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2 | — | 88,536 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 2 | — | 26,600 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 81,150 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 161,349 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 58,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 1 | — | 126,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 50,050 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | 13,500 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
14
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,864
VISIBILITY
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,370
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,401
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,214
STRUCTURE:BODY
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,037
AIR BAGS
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,750
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
54,798
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
TIRES
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,247
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,667
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,536
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,600
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,150
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
161,349
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,050
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,000
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,500
TIRES:SIDEWALL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
CHILD SEAT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
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