ToyotaHighlander2001
  1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Engine

2001 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems

6
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 6 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
100–150k 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

  • July 14, 2009 · 139,723 miles

    Engine

    This is not a safety complaint. It is an attempt to get toyota motor to admit a defect in many of their engines. Oil and coolant leaking from the engine of my 2001 highlander. I was told by toyota service that they found 3 stripped head bolts which cause the leak and it ended up costing me $3,500 to repair the head and block. No guarantee that the bolts would not skip out again. I have read a growing number of…

    ODI 10279170

  • March 12, 2005 · 42,269 miles

    Engine

    Oxygen sensor failed (caused check engine light to go on), within 24 hours of having it replaced check engine light went on again and a second oxygen sensor had failed,which also had to be replaced. Check engine light is on again. *nm

    ODI 10151204

  • August 24, 2004

    Engine

    While driving at 60 mph. Suddenly the vehicle slowed down the speed, at the same consumer heard a noise coming from the engine. As a result, engine caught on fire. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined the need to install a new engine. However, warranty expired. *ak

    Fire reported

    ODI 10089800

  • October 14, 2003 · 40,000 miles

    Engine

    My 2001 toyota highlander is burning approximately 1.5 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles. Toyota usa says that the allowable limit is 1 quart every 1,000 miles and will not look at my vehicle even though it is still under warranty. *la

    ODI 10041814

  • October 13, 2003 · 32,000 miles

    Engine

    Oil sledging problem in my 2001 toyota highlander. I am concerned that toyota's csp policy will not go far enough to rectify this problem. The dealership and toyota's customer service line both blame faulty maintenance for this issue, but the oil was changed every 7500 miles as indicated in the owner's manual. Toyota's csp will only repair the issue once in 8 years, and neither will address what will happen should…

    ODI 10041787