MYRModel Year Report

2001 Toyota Highlander

▲ Better than typical
2001 Toyota Highlander
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:28:20.269Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Highlander Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 137 complaints 2001 2002: 301 complaints 2003: 258 complaints 2004: 286 complaints 2005: 224 complaints 2005 2006: 277 complaints 2007: 123 complaints 2008: 403 complaints 2009: 134 complaints 2009 2010: 216 complaints 2011: 181 complaints 2012: 182 complaints 2013: 206 complaints 2013 2014: 135 complaints 2015: 191 complaints 2016: 110 complaints 2017: 265 complaints 2017 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 479 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 511 complaints 2021 2022: 241 complaints 2023: 179 complaints 2024: 42 complaints 2025: 9 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2001: 137 complaints
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YearComplaints
19971
19981
19990
20000
2001137
2002301
2003258
2004286
2005224
2006277
2007123
2008403
2009134
2010216
2011181
2012182
2013206
2014135
2015191
2016110
2017265
2018265
2019479
2020310
2021511
2022241
2023179
202442
20259
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 17%

17% of complaints: visibility — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing glass, side/rear and power window devices and controls.

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED. I KEPT HITTING THE BRAKE AND IT FINALLY STOPPED. I PUT THE CAR BACK INTO DRIVE AND IT ACCELERATED AGAIN. I TRIED HITTING THE BRAKE AND IT WOULDN'T STOP UNTIL IT HIT THE GARAGE DOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120320

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH INJURY
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ON WED, 4 SEP 2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00, I PARKED MY CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO PICK UP MAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130926

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010730 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 CAU

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 UPO

Campaign 01V228000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020823 — fuel system, gasoline

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 H

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

Campaign 02V208000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040507 — latches/locks/linkages

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 P

Remedy: DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE CPL LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 04V181000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Toyota Highlander — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V228000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V208000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V181000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Toyota Highlander reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Toyota Highlander is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Highlander?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Highlander have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.