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 was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,980. Ma 10/15/2015
2001 Toyota Highlander: sudden unintended acceleration
5 of the 137 complaints about the 2001 Toyota Highlander describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
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 engineer to examine the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet examined or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
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 stated that the failure could be caused due to the accelerator pedal sticking. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 109000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota highlander. While traveling at 35 MPH the vehicle had suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be serviced. The failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 04/27/10. *lj the consumer stated she had to pull the accelerator pedal up, which was stuck. Updated 06/25/10.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Toyota Highlander sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2001 Toyota Highlander?
5 of 137 owner complaints about the 2001 Toyota Highlander (4%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Toyota Highlander?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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