2001 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- 49
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 49 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joint · 18 records
- lower ball · 16 records
- passenger side · 7 records
- ball joints · 6 records
- frame rust · 5 records
- suspension front · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Initial problem 12/08/2009: in december of 2009, i dropped my toyota tacoma off at my local dealer (lexington toyota, (ma) for a service appointment. Lexington toyota called me and stated that my 2001 tacoma had a serious frame rust perforation problem. They stated that the solution to this problem was to replace the entire frame at no cost to me and they assigned a case number. The total cost to me when the job was…
ODI 11194013
Body · Suspension
I'm writing you because i had my 2001 tacoma inspected for the frame rust recall in 2010. At that time i was told that my truck would be sprayed with an inhibitor to prevent rust. The vehicle frame has since rusted and is most likely unsafe to drive. The spray inhibitor obviously did not work or was applied incorrectly. The shock mount has rusted from the frame while driving on a city street.
ODI 11268378
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
After a muffler shop pointed out serious holes in the frame of my 2001 toyota tacoma (with 174,000 miles), i contacted kings toyota and toyota manufacturing. They said the truck was out of warranty. I took it to hamilton body shop and they said there was a recall for the life of the truck.i contacted performance toyota with my vin # and they said there was no recall in their data bank. I have been told the truck is…
ODI 11128257
Body · Suspension
Excessive frame rust perforation on 1st generation tacomas will cause the frame to break leading to an extremely unsafe condition including handling ability, rollover, lack of impact protection, and possibly loss of life. Key areas are by the rear leaf springs and close to the front sway bar. Toyota did offer an extended warranty on the frame, but there was no mention that the frame was deteriorating from the inside…
ODI 11112840
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Frame recall: when i received notice of this recall i took it to a dealer in slc, ut and had it checked on 9/22/08. I was informed that it was fine and they didn't do anything to it. Now 8 years later, my truck has turned into a safety hazard because the frame is so rusted out, i can't even get my brake line that recently broke repaired. I have been told that this particular recall expired in 2014. I don't…
ODI 11040490
Suspension
I recently purchased a 2001 toyota tacoma sr5, 4wd crew cab truck that was originally manufactured and sold in plano texas, then relocated and driven in gaithersburg maryland for 16 years. Upon obtaining a frame inspection from my local toyota dealership, i was advised that this vehicle was unsafe to operate due to excessive corrosion of the frame, and specifying the frame would need to be replaced. The rust has…
ODI 11014185
Suspension
The frame is totally rotted out. I bought the truck used and after haven't it several months i was changing the oil and to my suprise when i was under it i could not believe what i was seeing. It is not safe to drive
ODI 11196053
Suspension
Rear passenger leaf spring frame mount rusting off. Vehicle is not safe to drive.
ODI 10969592
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
My tacoma has been in a couple times for timing belt replacement and has been inspected for rust but nothing was ever done or said about it needing anything done. While driving down the street i noticed that when i slowed down my lifted and when i accelerated my bed lowered. I pulled off to find that my frames has rusted apart in front of rear leaf spring. Toyota corporate was called and they said nothing can be…
ODI 10957678
Suspension
Left front wheel broke off a arm.lower ball joint completely missing.vehicle has 160442 miles.no indication of steering problem.tires were rotated one month before accident i replaced the tire and asked the mechanic if he does a visual inspection.the answer was yes.
ODI 10956301
Suspension
THE CHASIS BROKE JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR AXLE.
ODI 10937754
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I am unsure when this had happened but the frame on my 2001 toyota tacoma is corroded and broken into 2 pieces in 2 different areas. The place where it is broken is not corroded but just broke. Would like to know if this truck is under a safety issue that toyota should be responsible for or if it is just an expensive paper weight.
ODI 10927134
Suspension
Ball joint separated causing driver to lose control of vehicle.
ODI 10916831
Steering · Suspension
My wife recently had a wreck, she was going 45 mph, the truck went off the road, crossing over center line, after making impact with the dirt with the front end of the truck, the truck lost it's steering, from there the truck flipped 5 times on it's side, it finally came to rest on it's side, 5 feet away from a house. She had to be cut from the truck. Her l2 exploded in her back, she's now having to learn how to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10920144
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving at a slow speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank strap fractured due to excessive corrosion. The contact stated that the subframe that supported the rear suspension was also excessively corroded. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10895295
Suspension
Lower ball joints have failed. While other 2001 tacoma's were in the recall, mine is not included, even though it is the same failure! The tires have are wearing unevenly and there is some stability issue. There seems to be "pulling" to one side as well.
ODI 10871239
Suspension
I have replaced the lower ball joints five times in the last four years. Three on the drivers side and twice on the passengers side. Twice i was in someone's driveway twice i was traveling on a highway and once i was turning a corner. I received a recall notice about five years ago however i never reaponded at the time. Now when i look on this website it says there was no recall so i am unsure how to proceed.
ODI 11287410
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
While i was driving the passenger side wheel completely buckled under the truck. Luckily, i was only driving 15 mph. Had this broken while i was on the interstate, i would have been injured or injured someone else. As a result, the mechanic found that both ball joints were bad so both were replaced. The frame is completely rusted out and the spare tire cannot be removed. No notice was ever given to us or the…
Crash reported
ODI 10759235
Body · Suspension
I took vehicle in for recall for tire plate replacement because cases have come to light where they rust and fall out along with tires. At the shop the mechanic determine the vehicle is dangerous for driving and they were unable to lift truck to replace plate because chassis is no longer good because of rust and its rusted out; no stability. They also advised toyota has a recall for chassis and its also on the…
ODI 10721716
Suspension
While turning right out of parking lot at slow speed, passenger side wheel disengaged from lower ball joint leading to loss of steering. *tr
ODI 10702418
Suspension
My odi # 10703114 im sure as you are the federal safety adm. ,, you have already read the study , where a group of really smart engineers & analysis found that the 2001 to 2004 toyota tacoma frame failure was from the box design coupled with low grade steel & insignificant rust preventive , resulted in potential catastrophe frame failure leading to a potential hazardous situation!!~!!! But if you deem it not to…
ODI 10704125
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate excessively. The failure occurred only when driving 50 mph or greater. The vehicle was taken to an independent, who informed that both front lower ball joints would need to be replaced. The vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign id number: 05v225000 (suspension) and the…
ODI 10732684
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving at various speeds, a squeaking sound emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front driver side ball joint was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10692899
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving 10 mph and making a left turn, the front driver side of the vehicle collapsed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
ODI 10780243
Body · Suspension
The frame on my toyota tacoma 2001 truck is so rusted out that it is not inspect-able. The local toyota dealership will do nothing for me....i have contacted toyota customer service...waiting for a call back...toyota needs to do something to fix the problem....nhtsa...please help!! *tr
ODI 10653152