Car financing: 2001 Toyota Highlander
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2001 Toyota Highlander for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2001 Toyota Highlander specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $19.22 | $20.31 | $20.31 |
2001 Toyota Highlander: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2001 Toyota Highlander
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 137 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (23), service brakes (22) and engine and engine cooling (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V181000 | 2004-04-15 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A CHILD PROTECTION LOCK (CPL) SYSTEM ON BOTH OF THE REAR SIDE DOORS. WHEN AN OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE CLOSES THE DOOR VERY HARD WITH THE CPL LEVER SET TO THE LOCK POSITION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER MAY CONTACT THE BODY PANEL, CAUSING THE CPL LEVER TO MOVE INTO THE... |
| 02V208000 | 2002-07-30 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting | ON SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A BREATHER HOSE THAT ATTACHES TO THE NOZZLE OF THE ON-BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VALVE, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE BREATHER HOSE IS ATTACHED WITH A CLAMP, WHOSE "TABS" FACE IN THE UPWARD DIRECTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED UNDER THE NEW... |
| 01V228000 | 2001-07-05 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTIITY VEHICLES. THE RESERVOIR FILLER CAP OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY INDUCE A VACUUM, INTRODUCING SOME AIR INTO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL BRAKE NOISE AND INCREASED PEDAL STROKE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2001 Toyota Highlander?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2001 Toyota Highlander for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 2001 Toyota Highlander? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. NHTSA has 137 owner complaints on file, mostly about visibility, service brakes and engine and engine cooling.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain here is the 2.4L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Fuel use is rated 10.7 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 32 litres. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $49.77 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the Highlander
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Room inside
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
A longer test drive
Drive the Highlander on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the Highlander for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If the Highlander is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Year and trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.59 in fuel.
Questions first?
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2001 Toyota Highlander from us first.
Ask us about the 2001 Toyota Highlander
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2001 Toyota Highlander for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2001 Toyota Highlander
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 Toyota Highlander?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2001 Toyota Highlander before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2001 Toyota Highlander have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2001 Toyota Highlander cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.