2001 Toyota Tacoma Body Problems
- 93
- 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 93 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 35 records
- approximate failure · 16 records
- frame rusted · 15 records
- unsafe drive · 14 records
- repaired notified · 13 records
- notified failure · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 45 |
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I am unsure when this had happened but the frame on my 2001 toyota tacoma is corroded and broken into 2 pieces in 2 different areas. The place where it is broken is not corroded but just broke. Would like to know if this truck is under a safety issue that toyota should be responsible for or if it is just an expensive paper weight.
ODI 10927134
Body · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2001 toyota tacoma and the frame is broken in two on the passenger side of the truck and rusted in two on the other side of the truck. The truck is very unsafe to drive and i am learning there was a recall on these trucks for faulty frames. I have also learned that they stopped the recall in 2012 before i owned the truck. How is this going to help me if i bought the truck after the recall is over but the…
ODI 10926344
Body
Last year, 2015, i received a recall notice from toyota concerning an issue with the spare tire hanger. I went to the toyota recall web page and typed in my vin, two recalls were outstanding, the spare tire and the frame. I contacted toyota concerning the frame recall and was told that the frame recall had been closed. I informed the toyota rep that i never received a recall notice for a frame issue. She stated that…
ODI 10925927
Body
My son purchased this vehicle from a private sale. There was a recall on the vehicle for the frames. Frame was inspected in 2010 and an undercoating was applied-sealing in the existing rust on the frame. This existing rust has since gotten worse to the point where it is now unsafe and starting to break. We have contacted toyota but they refuse to do anything because the 15 year extension was up in july. We were…
ODI 10919842
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was rusted through and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the manufacturer's repair initiative from approximately 2012 was completed on the vehicle, but has now failed and rusted through. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 270,000.
ODI 10919192
Body
My frame has rotted away leaving the rear end hanging on a frame disappearing!
ODI 10905572
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was corroded and the vehicle was unable to be driven. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new frame and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10949779
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was being repaired, the technician noticed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired for the frame failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure the approximate failure mileage was 220,000. The vin was not provided. Updated 03/29/17lj the consumer stated that he was not notified of the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10949745
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving at a slow speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank strap fractured due to excessive corrosion. The contact stated that the subframe that supported the rear suspension was also excessively corroded. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10895295
Body
2001 toyota tacoma has severe rust all over the frame of truck. Holes so larger that you can pass a hand through. Toyota had a voluntary program but did not get literature etc. To the owners of the vehicles. They stated program was a 15 year warranty enhancement program and it was supposed to last from the original date of service on the vehicle for 15 years. They claim to have closed the program, but this was open…
ODI 10892187
Body
2001 toyota tacoma has severe rust all over the frame of truck. Holes so larger that you can pass a hand through. Toyota had a voluntary program but did not get literature etc. To the owners of the vehicles. They stated program was a 15 year warranty enhancement program and it was supposed to last from the original date of service on the vehicle for 15 years. They claim to have closed the program, but this was open…
ODI 10892186
Body
I was just informed by my mechanic that my 1001 toyota tacoma was unsafe to drive. The frame at the point where the rear springs attach is completely rusted through and that the rear spring is likely to detach at any time. My toyota tacoma is ready to fold in half due to the extent of frame rust. The mechanic went on to say that the frame rusted from the inside out due to inadequate drain holes.
ODI 10885579
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact inspected the cab and noticed that the subframe was extremely corroded. In 2010, the dealer determined that the subframe showed no rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was informed that there would be no…
ODI 10920252
Body
We recently had our toyota tacoma 2001 brought to a mechanic to fix the alternator & change oil. We were informed that the frame of the body was so rusted it was not safe to drive & that due to the steel used in manufacturing the vehicle it had rusted easily from road salt used in cold climates. Apparently this is a common problem for this year & make of toyota however we were unaware of this. We contacted toyota &…
ODI 10892696
Body
The entire frame is corroded and needs to be replaced. Hendrick toyota says the vehicle is safe to drive, but a local body shop says the integrity of the frame is 10-15%. Says it could break at anytime. I purchased in august 2015. The previous owners state they received no recall or notices from toyota on this issue.
ODI 10873456
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on a lift for routine maintenance when the vehicle fractured in half due to corrosion on the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10864270
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise in the cabin area. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bracket that held the cabin to the frame was corroded. The manufacturer stated that there was a customer satisfaction campaign for the frame rust failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair;…
ODI 10870092
Body · Unknown Or Other
I recently purchased a used 2001 toyota tacoma and noticed it needed to go in for a recall for the spare tire being in need of remounting. I noticed the frame rust was bad. As in fist size holes all down the frame. I contacted the dealership about the recall and mentioned the frame rust and the recall on the frames. I was informed that they wouldnt do anything about the rust. Im now stuck with a very unsafe truck…
ODI 10818418
Body
Premature extensive frame rust / corrosion. Toyota did not notify me of the condition or need to monitor or of 2016 deadline for warranty recall repair or replacement. Now they will not even pro-rate costs to fix.
ODI 11121718
Body
Frame is rusted through at rear leaf spring bracket happened prior to 2016 but just noticed when replacing exhaust and muffler
ODI 10983239
Body
Frame in rear is rusted completely out toyota refusing to fix. Have been told by several mechanics truck is not safe to drive.
ODI 10811211
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the entire rear subframe was excessively corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was deemed unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 10788652
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle felt weighted in the rear and was difficult to drive. The contact stated that it felt as if there were a heavy load shifting in the rear of the vehicle. The contact checked the rear of the vehicle and discovered the frame was rusted out and unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10808378
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to be serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires), the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted and needed to be replaced. As a result, the recall repair was unable to be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10783614
Body
Took truck to garage to have tuned up and inspected. The technician informed us that there was hole in right rear frame and the whole frame is rusting. Apparently this is an ongoing issue with many toyota trucks built in 01. Shaking my head toyota. We bought a toyota for the quality of vehicles but they forgot to put the quality in this vehicle.
ODI 10767462