Three problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2001 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2001 Highlander.
While my 2001 Toyota Highlander was in operation the engine bolts pulled loose causing the engine to seize and be destroyed. The car was stopped at a light at the time and had it been in operation on the freeway could have caused a serious accident. The engine is destroyed and a new engine would cost $7000. I believe that there have been numerous incidents involving engine bolts on Toyota cars and trucks and that Toyota has always blamed other things and not addressed whether the bolts are defective or have not been installed properly. There are various references on the internet of customers having problems with the engine bolts on Toyota vehicles. . Toyota has no explanation for what happened to my car. I believe it may be the installation of the bolts or the quality of them.
: the contact stated, while driving 55 mph a noise was heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road where it stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge. The vehicle was taken into the dealer once before for this problem and the engine was cleaned. The manufacturer has been alerted.
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.