1. Toyota Tacoma
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Vehicle Speed Control

2001 Toyota Tacoma Vehicle Speed Control Problems

11
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 11 stored complaint records:

  • 6 indicate a crash
  • 5 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi1
60–100k mi1
150–400k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 13, 2019 · 160,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Under moderate acceleration while turning left, the vehicle surged and continued to accelerate unintentionally. Forceful braking was applied to avoid an accident and gradually slow the vehicle.

    ODI 11288911

  • October 31, 2014 · 100,000 miles

    Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently causing the vehicle to crash into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

    Crash reported

    ODI 10651626

  • January 3, 2013 · 11,900 miles

    Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    At speed above 60 mph ,while the cruise control is on brake pedal is very hard and no response,and all the time brake is week at speed above 30mph.very dangerous. *tr

    ODI 10493173

  • September 22, 2011 · 140,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Gas pedal sticks. Notified toyota 9/26/11 who stated there is no recall and they would not take care of the problem. Case number [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

    ODI 10427235

  • May 24, 2010 · 60,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving at a speed of 6 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the contact had her foot depressing the brakes. She was unable to stop the unattended acceleration and proceeded to crash into her home. The contact suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs and a diagnosis of the failure. The failure and…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10332199

  • October 14, 2008 · 34,000 miles

    Emission Control · Underbody Shields · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While the contact was driving 15-30 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the rpm's to redline. The contact turned the vehicle off in order to stop it from accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact had the idle air control valve replaced at 29,060 miles. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 34000. Updated…

    ODI 10315542

  • September 6, 2002

    Vehicle Speed Control

    HAS BEEN IN SHOP (11)TIMES. MR

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 767940

  • August 16, 2002

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While making a turn at a low speeds and on a flat surface, the vehicle will accelerate with no warning, causing consumer to have an accident. Dealer notified. *ak while making a turn the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle ant hit a fence, as a result all 3 occupants sustained injuries. *scc

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 8018875

  • August 2, 2002

    Vehicle Speed Control

    I was backing out of a store in san carlos mexico. I started the truck, applied the brake and put the truck into reverse. The truck accelated backward out of control and struck a cement post in the parking lot and came to a stop. The engine continued to increase in rpms. I tried to put the truck into park. The gear shift moved and the truck began to accelerate forward. The brake was unresponsive and the engine…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 769004

  • March 22, 2002

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While consumer was approaching a parking area he slowed down to turn at less that 10 miles per hour, placed his foot on the brake pedal to enter a parking place, the engine rpm increased to approximately 20 miles per hour, consumer was unable to stop the vehicle, the consumer then collided with a parked vehicle, consumer sustained injuries and extensive damage to his vehicle and the other vehicle driver also was…

    2 injuries

    ODI 565674

  • October 25, 2000

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Consumer was traveling in rainy conditions at 20mph and without acceleration front slid across road into another vehicle. No injuries, toyota has inspected vehicle but did not test drive it. Everything met requirements, but nothing else could be done for consumer.*ak *yd

    Crash reported

    ODI 879102