2001 Toyota Tacoma Frame And Members Problems
- 80
- 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.
What owners report
- frame rusted · 18 records
- frame rust · 12 records
- unsafe drive · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- frame replaced · 8 records
- notified failure · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frame And Members
PERFORATED FRAME. *TR
ODI 10279929
Frame And Members
The frame on my 2001 toyota tacoma is rusted through in several places. Toyota has offered to replace the frame for free, but is offering owners of 1995 - 2000 tacomas to buy their trucks from them for 1.5 x the kelley blue book value, at the "excellent condition" rate regardless of the vehicle's condition. So the owners of the older trucks reap a cash benefit of over 50% of the truck's value, while we owners of…
ODI 10278798
Frame And Members · Parking Brake
My 2001 toyota tacoma has dealer verified frame rust perforation. When the first letter from toyota came to my door in early 2009 i went directly to my local dealer who did not know anything about this issue and stated to me that they would get back to me with more information as it became available to them. Several months later, i was told by the dealer that wisconsin was asking toyota to provide more data on the…
ODI 10329075
Frame And Members
Just paid top dollar for a 2001 toyota tacoma only to find on the inside of the frame is completely rotted away and is very unsafe with any weight loaded in it. Have found numerous accounts of premature frame failure due to faulty materials documented on the internet. New frame would need to be replaced along with new fasteners. *tr
ODI 10340369
Frame And Members
I am filing a complaint on a 2001 toyota tacoma with a rusty perforated frame. We have documents and pictures of two holes and flaking on our frame. Many mechanics have told us that our frame was unsafe, but when brought to toyota dealerships we are told that it passes their 2001-2004 rust perforation program and they sent us away. We are left with an unsafe vehicle and we know that it contains perforation in the…
ODI 10274189
Frame And Members
2001 toyota tacoma with diagnosed rust perforation to frame. Toyota instituted a buyback program for 1995 through 2000 for this issue, but will not honor this commitment to vehicles post this window that experience this same safety issue. Toyota will only replace frames as countermeasure to this issue and will not warrant this teardown/reassy process that will be performed at dealerships (not return to factory for…
ODI 10265503
Frame And Members
2001 toyota tacoma rusted frame. Called the services dept where i bought the truck and they said that there's no recall or anything to evaluate the problem. That my yr did not qualify for the rusted frame issue. My inspection station said that it's so rusted that he shouldn't pass me. That he would for this yr but forget for next yr. *tr
ODI 10267210
Frame And Members
2001 toyota tacoma frame rust perforation. Toyota should be forced into a recall on the tacoma truck frames. Mine is perforated to the point where the vehicle is not safe, only 70,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10263744
Frame And Members
I own a 2001 toyota tacoma pickup truck that has excessive frame rot. Recently the frame broke where the rear bumper mounts to the frame. There is rot located all over the frame. This vehicle falls into the scope of toyota motor company rusted frame problem. *tr
ODI 10263300
Frame And Members
I had my 2001 toyota tacoma checked and the frame is rusted out, the dealer deemed it unsafe to drive, i contacted toyota that same night and they said to take it home if you don;t have a ride. Dealer said all they can do is a frame replacement and i said this is not acceptable, why isn't toyota treating this the same way as it did the 1995-2000 models??.. I know that the truck will never be the same once the…
ODI 10259462
Frame And Members
2001 toyota tacoma with failing frame due to rust issues. My understanding is that toyota is now offering to replace failing frames on 2001 and newer models as opposed to their buyback of 95-200 models. Unacceptable due to the obvious decreased retail value caused by this major issue, not to mention that many certified mechanics state that the frame replacement is a terrible idea due to the electrical, alignment,…
ODI 10255448
Frame And Members
I have a 2001 toyota tacoma extd. Cab and the frame has holes rotted in it. Obviously my '01 doesn't qualify for the '95-'00 buyback program. Toyota says they will replace the frame but i don't like this option. I personally know the truck will never be the same and the resale value is going to drop significantly. I want to be offered the same buyback option as the older tacomas. *tr
ODI 10254181
Frame And Members
Toyota issued a recall on 95-2000 tacoma pickup trucks due to frame rot. I have a 2001 tacoma and was concerned that i might have the same issue. I called the dealership i purchased my truck at 3 separate times in the last 6 months to "double check and make sure" my truck was okay and was assured all three times, by three different individuals, that no such issue pertained to my vehicle and that my truck was fine.…
ODI 10253955
Frame And Members
Toyota tacoma 2001 perforated frame toyota refuses to publicly declare these cars are unsafe to drive. My frame is perforated and deemed by the local toyota dealer as unsafe to drive. They admitted this is a "known" problem and i now must accept complete liability if i take the car off the lot. My case manager kevin insisted that "toyota has publicly announced a warranty extension on december 8th, but it is…
ODI 10256104
Frame And Members
On 12/23/08 when my vehicle was in for normal service i was told by the dealer that my frame was rotting and the vehicle was not safe to drive. I was told to call toyota corp and a case was assigned (200812230213). On 12/24 a case mgr called me and said that my entire frame had to be replaced and that they would be extending my warranty. He stated that the frame is rotted and unsafe so i was to be provided a loaner…
ODI 10254847
Frame And Members · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The emergency/parking brake would not engage. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection. The mechanic discovered corrosion on the frame and the brake linkage. He then added that the vehicle was non-repairable. The current and failure mileages were 159000.
ODI 10293551
Frame And Members
2001 toyota tacoma not covered in 1995-2000 frame rust "soft recall" of march, 2008. On november 7, 2008 vehicle failed vt state safety inspection due to pervasive penetrating frame rust. Although toyota knew of the defective frames prior to the march customer notification, toyota chose not to alert me (owner of a 2001 model) of this condition. On november 14, 2008 and november 19, 2008, toyota dealership and…
ODI 10249393
Frame And Members
My 2001 toyota tacoma has failed a frame rot inspection by toyota that has been occurring in tacomas since 1995. A recall was issued on 1995 through 2000 tacomas has been issued and toyota is buying back the pickup at 1 and 1/2 times the suggested blue book on the pickups. I was told that there is no recall on 2001 at this time. I have the same problem as the 1995 through 2000 why should they not be made to recall…
ODI 10249752
Frame And Members
I own a 2001 toyota tacoma. Recently i became aware that the frame was rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. I contacted toyota and was informed that my 2001 was not covered by their consumer protection program that bought back 1995-2000 tacomas with the same problem, at 150% of the kelly blue book value. They have indicated that they will make me an offer probably at 100% of the kbb value. I have two children…
ODI 10247844
Frame And Members
I have a 2001 toyota tacoma that has frame rust through, and have received no help from toyota about a fair buy back as they do with the 95-2000 trucks. The truck has been inspected by toyota service, the service person said it failed but the factory district guy says it isn't bad enough. I now have a truck with a rusted frame that i can't sell and they won't buy back. *tr
ODI 10259084
Frame And Members
Purchased a new toyota tacoma and was told our 2001 that we were trading was not part of the recall for frame rust. The dealer offered us $1k for it so we gave it as a gift to our daughters boyfriend. It needed a new muffler and he took it in to have it replaced only to find that the frame was completely rusted out and it did not pass inspection. Called toyota customer service and got a case number but this poor kid…
ODI 10247877
Frame And Members · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There has been no incident as of yet. The truck was taken to the dealership after we went to have the brakes fixed and were told that the frame of the truck was rusting through. The dealer informed us that the recall on our truck would not be put through for another 30 days. And that our truck was safe to drive. How ever i feel that it is unsafe to drive since you can put your hand through the frame where it has…
ODI 10244417
Frame And Members
I heard about the toyota recall for frame 'perforation' on 1995-2000 tacoma pickups. I have a 2001 and didn't think to check mine until a friend with the same year/make/model discovered his frame had the same issue. I checked my frame and it is rotted in the exact same place his was. I have opened a case with toyota (#200809250175) and am awaiting response. I am already being met with responses from toyota like…
ODI 10243406
Frame And Members
My 2001 toyota tacoma truck was showing excessive frame rust. I noticed this when changing the oil. I had mentioned this to a few friends of mine who recently told me of a recall for 1995 through 2000 tacomas for the same reason. I took my truck to the dealership where i purchased the truck new in november of 2000. The service manager inspected the frame and filed a report with toyota. They sent out an inspector who…
ODI 10244960
Frame And Members
2001 toyota tacoma with frame rot. The truck has been confiscated as it was unsafe to drive. It has been 3 wks now and toyota can't even give me a completion date. They are still inspecting the vehicle. My rental coverage is only good for 30 days then i need to pay for it. Toyota is telling me to be patient as they need to tend to the 1995-2000 customers first as they had issued a warranty extension that did not…
ODI 10241858