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2001 Toyota Highlander repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2001 Toyota Highlander engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Toyota Highlander

Engine not specified

142300 mi

US $700
Check engine light came on and replaced emissions part? 

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2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

42000 mi

US $1500
Check lights turned on again, had to visit the dealer as instructed by my local repair shop. Although only 42k miles, but it has been 11 years, the dealer replaced timing belts, rubber belts, leaky valves. 
43000 mi

US $771
Air/fuel ratio (O2) sensors need to be replaced. 
43000 mi Drip oil. 
52200 mi

US $83
clean master air sensor 
90000 mi

US $250
Same shop to re-check. Indicated code that air/fuel mixture was too lean. Adjusted to spec. (no charge). Light came on again. Returned to same shop, diagnosed as bad Mass Air Flow Sensor. 
224305 mi

US $800
Would not shift into overdrive. Engine misfire on cylinder 2. replaced antiknock sensors and harness, spark plugs and all associated gaskets. 

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2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

118100 mi

US $800
Check engine light on - replaced O2 sensor 
89280 mi

C $150
Check engine light was on. Mechanic replaced a worn out seal. 
136500 mi

US $70
exhaust system gasket 
Engine light went on brought to dealer. Needed new engine due to sludge and new brakes. total repaIR would have been $7000. ended up selling car without doing work. Engine sludge was a problem Toyota knew abo did extend warrantee for 8 years 
196300 mi

US $75
Replaced exhaust gasket which had deteriorated, minor repair. 
193300 mi

US $156
Failed emissions inspection for CEL. Codes indicated system too lean, cleaned MAF sensor, CEL cleared and passed emissions inspection. 
194500 mi

US $900
Replaced midpipe including catalytic converter Exhaust leak and CEL, replaced mid pipe including catalytic converter 
196900 mi

US $75
CEL, diagnosed as evap system sensor problem. Estimate of $700 to fix, but since the vehicle is running fine we decided not to repair at this time. 
203000 mi Oxygen sensors bad, car failed inspection. Estimate $600 to fix. 
131200 mi

US $75
Engine started misfiring. Traced it down to a bad ignition coil and replaced the coil 
153000 mi

US $150
O2 sensor and clean throttle body plate...full of carbon limiting the throttle cable movement. 
146000 mi

US $450
Oxygen sensor failed 
44640 mi Engine check light, required new O2 sensor 1 bank 1. 
92000 mi

US $350
Engine sensor. 

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2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

138000 mi

US $675
Emissions sustem 

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2001 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV

155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

88000 mi

US $100
check engine light is on stated heated oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 2. Could not determine if problem was sensor or catalytic converter. Replaced one sensor, light still on. Will have to keep working to try and solve problem as car needs inpsection asap. replaced second 02 sensor and check engine light went off was able to have inspected. Repair shop discovered small hole in oil pan which was leaking on regular basis. Brother-in-law replaced with new oil pan, oil & filter 

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2001 Toyota Highlander Engine Problems

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