2001 Toyota Highlander Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 14
- 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.
Among these 14 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
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.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10990497
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander. The contact stated while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact shifted the vehicle into reverse and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The police was contacted, but a report was not filed. The driver sustained whiplash and neck pains that did not require medical attention. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10746229
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
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. I don't know how fast it was going, but it seemed like it was going at an excessive speed. *kb
Crash reported
ODI 10452362
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own and crashed into the vehicle stopped in front of the contact. There were no damages to either vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic test, but the manufacturer would not allow a technician to inspect it. The manufacturer stated that they would send an…
Crash reported
ODI 10445487
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander. While driving 10 mph the vehicle began to rapidly accelerate. After repeated brake application the vehicle would not stop. Consequently she crashed into a sign. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they installed a secondary hook to the floor-mat. Also she was advised that in april 2010 they would install a newly designed accelerator pedal. The failure mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10296081
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander. While driving 5 mph in reverse the vehicle accelerated on its own and crashed into a pole. The vehicle previously accelerated on its own while the brakes were applied and crashed into a vehicle. The contact sustained minor injuries to her neck. There was no mention of a police report being filed. The dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure. The mechanic…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10344722
Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control
I was starting to slowly drive off the ferry boat as the ferryman was opening the gate. My toyota highlander 2001 sped up out of control. If the man had not jumped aside, he would have been run over. I had no control. My foot was not on the gas. Reported to local toyota dealer. "mat problem". I replaced the mat with a heavy rubber mat. *tr
ODI 10308450
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander. The contact was driving approximately 40-50 mph on normal road conditions when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The pedal stuck to the drivers side floor mat and suddenly, there was an unintended increase of acceleration. The driver was able to reposition the floor mat and continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The…
ODI 10302971
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2001 highlander has caused me so much stress. On june 25, 2006 i brought the highlander in to toyota crystal in greenbrook, nj after having had two episodes in which the car kept accelerating even though my foot was off the gas pedal and the brakes did not help in slowing the car down. On both occasions i had put the car in neutral to slow it down. It is the same exact scenario that has been in the news this past…
ODI 10314703
Mechanical · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2001 toyota highlander and have had the same exact problem happen to me several times in the past seven years. The first time i experienced a serious problem was about four years ago and my son and i could have been killed had it not been for some fast thinking on my part. I was trying to stop at a red light and my car accelerated for no reason. At first, i thought my brakes had failed since when i stomped…
ODI 10310559
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 10 mph and moving into a parking space vehicle accelerated and surged ahead. There were no injuries or a collision. *ak
ODI 10081741
Vehicle Speed Control
While in a car wash driver released pressure from the brake pedal and the vehicle surged forward, hitting another vehicle. It bounced back and surged forward again, hitting a wall. Engine continued to race until the vehicle was shut off by the driver. Manufacturer was supposed to investigate the problem, but never informed the consumer of the findings. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10063255
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought a 2001 toyota highlander in aug 2001. The 1st time i had a problem with the gas pedal was about a month later when i went to pull in at work. I parked up by the building and put on my brakes and the car revved up and i put on the brakes and it did want to stop. I finally got it stopped and sat there and wondered what had just happen. I let it go as i did not have an explanation. Everything was find up to…
Crash reported
ODI 10303971