Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"Light came on, needed to reset/relearn the system and it was fixed. Also, there is some minor surging when stopped at stoplight"
Anonymous, UT (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)"The sensor magnet in the left rear rotor started to slip. Due to some corrosion the whole assembly had to be replaced and it was quite expensive. Other than that, only regular maintenance items have been required. Best car I ever owned"
Gary M., ON (2001 Toyota Highlander Base 3.0-L V6)"One was sticking and causing the vehicle to hesitate intermittently. Felt like it was stalling."
Anonymous, OH (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)"I work on an army fort and am on sand roads much of the time. I have had caliper issues repeatedly due primarily to these conditions"
Richard K., MI (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Caliper collapsed (left front wheel) locking one of the wheels. Given age of the vehicle and our location (Ontario Canada) issue may have been due to our city's use of road salt during winter"
Anonymous, ON (2001 Toyota Highlander Base 3.0-L V6)"One rear caliper was frozen and required replacement"
Anonymous, PA (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)"2 of 4 calipers failed to release pressure when warm,"
John H., WI (2001 Toyota Highlander Base 3.0-L V6)"Caliper was sticking. Had to replace rotor due to excessive wear on one side from stuck caliper. replaced brake pads and lubricated caliper. No problems since"
Anonymous, TX (2001 Toyota Highlander Base 3.0-L V6)"Replaced calipers and brake hoses"
Anonymous, KS (2001 Toyota Highlander 3.0-L V6)"Seems to wear brakes quickly"
William M., NY (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)"it's got 280000 miles on it"
Robert L., FL (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)"significant steering wheel vibration at 60 -70 MPH was corrected by replacing brakes, calipers and rotors. Have had issues with this over several years, now seems to be fixed right"
Laura R., PA (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)"Needed brake pads and had that service done before anything major"
Anonymous, DC (2001 Toyota Highlander 3.0-L V6)"calipers "stuck" on locating pins resulting in premature brake wear. Rotors and pads replaced early"
Anonymous, CT (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)"Seems that I'm always having to machine or replace the rotors"
James M., GA (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)"Needed complete brake job"
M D., NJ (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)"Normal wearing on rotors on the car"
Joynelle P., GA (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)"The brakes front & back seem to corrode to the point of so much rust build-up and sticking that they are in need of replacement about every 3-4 years at a cost of about $800 for all four wheels. I can count on it!"
Dick D., NH (2001 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.0-L V6)
"Idiot light went on and ABS had to be replaced"
Anonymous, NJ (2001 Toyota Highlander Base 3.0-L V6)