By clemwiz on 01/31/10 11:26 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Average meaning I would not buy another one. At 75k miles it leaks oil and needs a rear seal ($3,000), it uses oil on the highway, it has an odd whistling noise that no one can find (when going against the wind on the highway), the gas mileage is NOT good. The only reason we still have it is because my wife likes it.
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By Wendy on 04/22/09 14:19 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have owned this car since 2001. I abuse my cars and am lucky to have it in for an oil change every 5,000 miles. It is in need of its 60,000 mile tune-up and I am over 100,000 miles now... ughh. One of the best vehicles I have ever owned, aside from a dead battery (my fault), and the check engine light (from some idiot not putting my air filter back correctly after an oil change) never had a problem. Plan to give it to my son who will be driving age in 2 years. Then... maybe another highlander.
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By LINDA on 12/13/08 18:49 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Highlander 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this vehicle new in 2001. As much as I would love to say how great this SUV is, it isn't!!! I do however love everything about it except it's reliability. Soon after the warranty ran out the engine began to have problems with the check oil light coming on when I checked the oil (which was changed very regularly more often than recommended) it was completely dry on dipstick. Took it to local Toyota dealer to check for "sludge" as far as they could tell none noted hum! Continued to drive and add oil before & after long trips. Not leaking just lots of white smoke. Last week check engine light came on probably need new engine or valve seals? In the shop now. Very disappointed!!
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By Anne on 06/20/08 12:27 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought used 12/03 w/27K miles; now just over 120,000, & though overdue a major check-up & first tune-up, I've had few problems. Mileage still avgs. 20-21 mpg & might improve a bit once tuned. Except for routine maint., have only had to replace some sort of emissions sensor. Ck engine light came on a few times at first, but once I realized it was always right after oil change, & they weren't reconnecting an air hose properly after ckg the air filter, I always warn them about it, & it hasn't happened since. Htg&A/C intermittently switches over to opposite of what it's set on. Turning temp. knob over & back resets it so haven't fixed since entire panel must be pulled - big $$$, I'm told
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By Johnz on 04/19/08 10:31 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Most reliable car I have owned. Comfortable. Lots of power for highway driving. Nicely finished.
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By kendra on 04/13/08 14:12 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This SUV is amazing! I have the limited version, so it has everything you could possibly want! I will keep this SUV until it dies! But that won't happen for a long time, just because its a Toyota! Highly recommended!
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By Sludge on 04/11/08 07:50 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have owned my 01 Highlander for about 2 years. Overall it is an ok SUV, although my wife loves it. We bought it used with 45000 miles and it now has 113000 miles. We have had to replace the tires, brakes, and oxygen sensor ($200!). The heater broke and was stuck on hot for several months, the dealer told us it would cost about $1000 to replace the heater panel. After a long search I found where many others have had the same problem and fixed it. Turns out to be broken solder connections, I resoldered them and it now works for FREE! The rear axle is leaking fluid and was told by the dealer it was the axle seals...$350. Time to get rid of this thing!
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By DD on 02/29/08 12:54 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this car two weeks ago and i just love it. I'm 18 years old and I've wanted this car since I was about 12 when it came out. I love it. I take the car out every chance that I have. I bought it because I need to haul my things to and from school so it made sense to buy something that could hold all my stuff. I have the leather package because the light colored cloth seats are unbearable to dirt. I can agree with some of the other reviews that say the wind noise is unbearable, but I still love my Highlander, and the cup holders are in a weird place. The MPG reader doesn't seem to change from 16.5 miles per gallon. Maybe I need to reset it.
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By Don on 12/05/07 22:09 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
After all the bad experiences with a Chevy, an Olds, and 2 Fords, I risked buying this the first year they were offered. One of the best decisions I've ever made. Drives well, good with my bad back, and reliable. No repairs, only scheduled maintenance. Drawbacks: burns lots of oil (2 qts on a 250 mile hwy trip), and the front seat support broke on one side. (I skipped the $800 to replace it by putting a box of paper underneath to prop it up.)
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By Christy on 06/15/07 22:08 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We bought this car used and honestly have had no problems with it. It now has 130,000 miles on it and all we have had to do is the standard maintenance. I love the roominess (I have two small children and lots of stuff to haul!) and the way it rides is outstanding. The turning radius is spectacular for an SUV, even better than my hubby's sedan. I plan on keeping this car for as long as possible.
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