Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2001 Toyota Highlander

Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2001 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (one problem).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Toyota Highlander


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2001 Toyota Highlander

The Tank Assembly problem

Began to fill the Toyota Highlander with gas, and noticed gasoline pouring out underneath the vehicle. The dealership informed me the rubber hose which connects the filler nozzle to the gas tank had split. They would have to replace this rubber hose.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

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.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Wife complained of intermittent gas smell in 2001 Toyota Highlander,v-6/awd, for 2-3 weeks. I checked it more than once for leaking under hood and under front of engine; could not find source. On 10/27/06 I started car for 2-3 minutes to position in front of garage to install front brake pads.   Read details...


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