1. Toyota Tacoma
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Underbody Shields

2001 Toyota Tacoma Underbody Shields Problems

29
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 · 6 records
  • independent mechanic · 5 records
  • failure mileage · 5 records
  • mileage updated · 4 records
  • unsafe drive · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi11
100–150k mi8
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • 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, 2008 · 129,274 miles

    Underbody Shields

    This complaint is in regards to a defective frame on my 2001 toyota tacoma pick-up that was purchased used in february of 2007 with 102,000 miles. A nys inspection was performed upon purchase. The truck now has 130k. September 6th, 2008, while installing at a local tire and break shop, the tech noticed serious frame rot on the back passenger side of my truck. The shop manager informed me of a voluntary toyota…

    ODI 10241570

  • February 10, 2008 · 186,000 miles

    Underbody Shields

    Toyota tacoma 2001, frame is rusted to the point that it cannot be repaired. Truck has 185,000 miles well kept. The body is in perfect condition. Frame looks like it is rusting from the inside out. Poor design box frame. 7 years and now is useless. Toyota should be held responsible for this engineering flaw. *tr

    ODI 10218411

  • September 12, 2007 · 132,910 miles

    Underbody Shields

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer for an oil change and because the check engine light was illuminated. The technician noticed that the under body frame had rusted completely through and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. In december of 2007, a local welder repaired the hole in the frame at the cost of $80. Toyota later implemented a buy back program and stated that…

    ODI 10224688