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
Truck frame rails are structurally unsound due to significant corrosion from exposure to road salt. Discovered a corroded through section on the left inner frame rail (3 to 4 inches width) aft of the transfer case cross member and forward of the rear suspension and gas tank. A complete and detailed inspection of the frame rails has not been completed currently. *tr
ODI 10239554
Frame And Members
Hi i have a 2001 toyota tacoma in mint condition that has frame rot i took very good care of my truck now toyota said its not safe and i have to take it off the road . I now have to buy a new car i cant afford i only got 7 years out of my truck i could have easily gotten 15 i feel this is wrong and toyota should replace my truck. *tr
ODI 10251238
Frame And Members
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the shop for routine maintenance and was informed that the front frame was corroded. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and concluded that due to the severe frame corrosion, the vehicle was a safety hazard on the road. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle. Toyota did not include the 2001 tacoma frame into the recall; therefore,…
ODI 10241691
Frame And Members
I was told sept 11,2008 that my 2001 toyota tacoma was rusted out beyond being fixed in the frame. I was contacted and made an offer of 100% kbb to but the truck back from me and when i told them i owed more then what was offered they replied that i had to say yes or no. I do not know what to do. I don't have the extra money to pay the loan off to settle. *tr
ODI 10243621
Frame And Members
I have a 2001 toyota tacoma pickup with rust holes in the frame. Toyota has offered to buy my truck back but at a fraction of what they offered owners of 1995-2000 leaving me with nothing to trade and nothing to put down on a new vehicle. *tr
ODI 10240340
Frame And Members
I have a 2001 toyota tacoma that appears well into the initial stages of frame problems. Appears to have excessive rust formation and some bubbling. Appears to be the same issue that 95-2000 tacomas are being recalled for. Toyota though will not include newer tacomas, with the same problem in their buyback program for the 95-2000's and are offering significantly less when the frames fail. This is both discriminatory…
ODI 10235270
Frame And Members · Structure
2001 toyota tacoma frame rusted through and verified by local dealership. Toyota is buying back up to 2000 year models but 2001 models are excluded. When the frame is rusted through, regardless of the year, this is a serious safety issue that the national highway transportation safety administration needs to address with toyota corporation. Arbitrarily selecting the years and last vehicle identification number…
ODI 10239262
Frame And Members
The frame on my 2001 toyota tacoma has frame rot. In some places on the frame the rot is 8-10 inches long. The only thing that i have done with the truck has been driving it to work on a paved highway. *tr
ODI 10239953
Frame And Members
We took our 2001 toyota tacoma truck to a mechanic for routine service and he told us the frame is so rusted, he could break it with his hand. He told us it was unsafe to drive and to look into contacting toyota, which we did. The dealer told us they couldn't do anything because only the 95-2000 models were being recalled. We contacted customer service at toyota and they told us we would hear from someone within 30…
ODI 10233461
Frame And Members
2001 toyota tacoma. Frame corrosion. Toyota motor company has done a voluntary recall from model years 1995-2000. This recall does not include models after 2000. I own a 2001 vehicle with extensive frame corrosion but i'm not eligible for the voluntary recall. *tr
ODI 10232895
Frame And Members
2001 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME ROT. *TR
ODI 10232722
Frame And Members · Rear
My 2001 toyota tacoma double cab frame is rusted through. Toyota is buying back older ones but the frame is the same or worse on my 2001 with no holes to let water and salt out. This is a potentially dangerous situation and since they bought the older ones back in this area it must be serious. *tr
ODI 10232261
Frame And Members · Steering
The frame on my toyota tacoma has extensive rust. Toyota has recalled vehicles with rusted frames for the years 1995 to 2000. The same thing is happening to newer vehicles and the danger is still the same. Rust keeps getting worse and soon it will be a safety hazard. *tr
ODI 10248574
Frame And Members
Continued from previous complaint- 10235644 -frame issues, 2001 toyota tacoma- .....attorney general of new york state and several lawyers. A letter was posted in the dealership that they are not allowed to refuse to look at a 2001 to 2004 tacoma that someone brings in with frame concerns. It is an insult that a company that we loved, that prides it's self on quality service and customer happiness would do something…
ODI 10235645
Frame And Members
No-one has been hurt, injured or killed to our knowledge, yet. The toyota corporation is offering a buy back of 1995-2000 tacomas due to frame "failure" and manufacturer issues with the frames on the trucks built in those years. We took our 2001 toyota tacoma that was manufactured in oct. Of 2000, to a dealership and they refused to look at it because it was not in the buy back range. The frame was extremely rusty…
ODI 10235644
Frame And Members
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. When he took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance he was informed that the front frame would eventually fall off. He contacted the manufacturer and report 2008061402 was filed. The manufacturer sent an inspector who found no corrosion or holes on the frame. The manufacturer told him because a failure was not located they will inspect the frame for him on a…
ODI 10314154
Frame And Members
RUSTING FRAME. *TR
ODI 10230154
Frame And Members
We have a 2001 toyota tacoma with complete frame rot. Toyota has taken it and given us a free rental. It has been over a month and they say they can't tell us anything however did say that we would probably only get 100% kbb. This 2001 is not within the years of their buy back program. My husband filed a complaint at the beginning of this process sometime in the middle of may. There is a blog on edmunds.com that…
ODI 10231313
Frame And Members
Our 2001 toyota tacoma was in for muffler repair when the tech noticed rust on the frame. He said that it was over a 2ft section on one side he could put both hands through and a small section on the other side. Since toyota extended their warranty for the same problem on veh yrs 95-2000, i think they have acknowledged enough of a prob that they should include other years if newer trucks than that are exhibiting…
ODI 10227660
Frame And Members
I own a 2001 tacoma pickup. It has been condemned because of a rust rotted body. I was not allowed to drive it off the lot. Toyota is doing a buy back on 1995-2000 owners and giving them 150% of the kelly blue book value plus $1,000 incentive towards a new purchase. All of us, and there are many, 2001 owners are only being offered 100% of the kbb on our newer, less used vehicles with the same problems. We have…
ODI 10239843
Frame And Members
2001 toyota tacoma frame rot - toyota is only including 1995-2000 in their "silent recall" for frame rot. Mine failed their 2 inspections (may 01, 2008 and may 20, 2008) my truck was taken from me. I was told it is "unsafe to drive". Evidently toyota is paying owners for newer trucks much less money than 1995-2000 tacoma owners. They have a much bigger problem with their production than is being acknowledged and…
ODI 10230278
Frame And Members
The frame is completely rusted out.... Only 60,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10226970
Frame And Members
Received a recall notice letter for my 2001 toyota tacoma (letter stated vehicles covered were 2001-2004). The reason was to inspect frame for rust perforation. Upon inspection the vehicle was found to have the perforation. Their offer option would be to have the frame replaced. The replacement would come with a warranty of the frame for an additional 15 years(...on the new one.....frame only...) but no other…
ODI 10266806
Body · Frame And Members
2001 toyota truck - when an auto company finds a product defect, a recall is ordered & the defect fixed at company cost. No one blames the salesman, repairman, dealership, etc if the auto company doesn't address the defect, it loses its reputation & its business goes away. However there is a terrible prejudice when my vehicle has the exact same defect and i am being treated differently than other owners. I purchased…
ODI 10228639
Frame And Members
2001 toyota tacoma diagnosed with frame rot back on 4/2/08. Numerous huge holes in right rear frame rail. Told by toyota not to drive vehicle as it is unsafe. I have no other vehicle still driving this truck. My vehicle was manufactured 01/01. Not part of current buy-back program 1995-2000. I am caught between the current buyback program and the original warranty. The toyota tacoma owners with the same issue are…
ODI 10231572