2001 Toyota Tacoma Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

1 indicate a crash
1 indicate injury
0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
30–60k mi	1
60–100k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

June 2, 2013 · 61,000 miles
Body · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the brakes would not respond causing him to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The passenger in the second vehicle sustained neck and back injuries although the contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the brakes had failed because the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10536464
September 30, 2008
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
June 8, 2004 · 51,880 miles
Lower Ball Joint · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt: the contact stated there was a toyota recall on 2004-2004 toyota tacomas regarding the frontal ball joints. The consumer has a 2001 toyota tacoma which did not fall under the recall campaign, but the consumer had to replace both front ball joints on june 8, 2004. There was a vibration and a rubbing noise coming from the front end of vehicle. This was the same problem that was stated in the recall. The consumer…
ODI 10132410
March 2, 2002
Driveshaft · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Shock Absorber
The vehicle had been to the dealership several times to correct a defect in the transmission when consumer would make an attempt to stop, the dealer informed consumer the condition was due to a slip joint in the drive shaft which needed to be lubricated and was a normal maintenance issue, but also stated the condition was due to the drive shaft seizing up, the shocks and rear brakes was replaced.*jb
ODI 8018737
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brake and accelerator pedal was designed too close together, consumer stated when he went to press the brake he also pressed the accelerator pedal. Ph *jb
ODI 8023455