1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 Toyota Highlander Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 18, 2010 · 20,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control

    2001 toyota highlander purchased new. About once a year it accelerates on its own. Reported problem to toyota dealer in 2002 or 2003 - have receipt. We can stop the car with firm pressure on the brake. In most cases when we put the transmission into park the engine continued to race at high rpm. I can't remember all incidents, but believe that in some cases was able to slow the engine down by keeping my foot on the…

    ODI 10326579

  • March 30, 2009 · 80,100 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Began to fill the toyota highlander with gas, and noticed gasoline pouring out underneath the vehicle. The dealership informed me the rubber hose which connects the filler nozzle to the gas tank had split. They would have to replace this rubber hose. This seems like a major safety issue, since if a non-moving part can split like this, what could happen in an accident, where stress could be applied that would more…

    ODI 10272997