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
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a loud abnormal noise. The contact inspected under the vehicle and noticed that the bracket mounting bolts that were welded to the frame were completely fractured and rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10763671
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (structure: body) however, the dealer denied the recall repair to be performed on the vehicle. The contact was informed that the vehicle could receive the repair but it would be performed outside of the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10786784
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
While i was driving the passenger side wheel completely buckled under the truck. Luckily, i was only driving 15 mph. Had this broken while i was on the interstate, i would have been injured or injured someone else. As a result, the mechanic found that both ball joints were bad so both were replaced. The frame is completely rusted out and the spare tire cannot be removed. No notice was ever given to us or the…
Crash reported
ODI 10759235
Body · Suspension
I took vehicle in for recall for tire plate replacement because cases have come to light where they rust and fall out along with tires. At the shop the mechanic determine the vehicle is dangerous for driving and they were unable to lift truck to replace plate because chassis is no longer good because of rust and its rusted out; no stability. They also advised toyota has a recall for chassis and its also on the…
ODI 10721716
Body
I bought the truck dec 9,2014 in il. I bought it from a used dealership. Mid jan i noticed the car pulling to the left. I got the tires rotated, lower ball bearings replaced and got an alignment. All a couple weeks apart. Still pulled to the left. I went to rotate the tires again figuring i wore them funny. The frame snapped where the leaf spring mounts to the frame. The frame completely broke. The only thing…
ODI 10704674
Body
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the sub frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,321.
ODI 10680780
Body
Recently, i brought my 2001 toyota tacoma into the dealer in hyannis, ma to address a recall of the spare tire carrier. There was a prior recall/extended warranty on the frame and i asked them to look at that as well. I bought the vehicle in 2013 from the previous owner, who advised me that he had brought the truck into the orleans toyota dealership(in orleans, ma), during the previous recall/extended service period…
ODI 10670769
Body
The frame of the truck is rusted away. There is a re-call for repairing the tire mount under the truck. Toyota states they can not fix because of the rust. My case with them is 1411181384. The body and motor are excellent. *js
ODI 10661571
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.
ODI 10726202
Body · Suspension
The frame on my toyota tacoma 2001 truck is so rusted out that it is not inspect-able. The local toyota dealership will do nothing for me....i have contacted toyota customer service...waiting for a call back...toyota needs to do something to fix the problem....nhtsa...please help!! *tr
ODI 10653152
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the technician noticed that the passenger's side sub frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
ODI 10627491
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while having a routine oil change performed, the technician notified her that the sub frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10628436
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame fractured. The dealer stated that the framed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10621414
Body · Suspension
I bought this vehicle used in 2011 and was notified of a recall for frame rust. By the time i got around to scheduling an appt, i was informed the recall had ended. Now, however, the frame is severely corroded and is starting to give way at the rear shackle. I feel this vehicle has become a serious hazard to drive due to the frame buckling. If the recall was put into effect, toyota is aware of the problem, and now…
ODI 10584883
Body · Suspension · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Wheels
Hi, i just want to express my concern for my vehicle as i love my tacoma and how it drives and works for me in my daily life. As i had took my vehicle in for a recall on my spare tire cable, the technician and service man had told me that in my frame of my vehicle there is a large rusted out hole. Since then, i really haven't felt safe driving my vehicle anywhere as i'm afraid that my frame will break and cause a…
ODI 10587799
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that entire frame was fractured. The vehicle was declared unsafe to drive. The extended service warranty expired and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been notified of the…
ODI 10568811
Body
I would like know toyota does not honor recalls on this truck because it is an r title that had front end damage. It will not honor any corrosion recalls (ie.spare tire life plate, excessive rear frame corrosion) however i still receive every recall notification on this vehicle from directly from toyota motors. *tr
ODI 10551691
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe was found to be corroded with holes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The subframe was not replaced. The failure and current mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10551529
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
Body
The tacoma frame rust on my truck is beyond repair. I am putting myself and my family in danger every time i drive it. I called toyota corporate office and they basically told me they cannot not do anything for me. Toyota however gave me a case number [xxx] that was about a year ago. The telephone numbers for that is 8003314331. Four months ago i brought the tacoma for a tire carriage recall at our local dealer…
ODI 10533468
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the sub frame was severely corroded. The manufacturer was contacted and denied servicing the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v542000 (tires) due to the corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10510819
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the frame of the vehicle was rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the bottom of the frame was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted about the…
ODI 10492950
Body
In 2012, i drove my toyota tacoma pickup truck to a local dealer in response to a recall letter. I was responding to a notice that toyota had mailed to me. The recall was for a spare tire carrier that may fall off the frame at highway speeds because of a known corrosion problem. The dealership told me that they could not perform the repair because the vehicle's frame was too badly corroded. The dealership performed…
ODI 10810973
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the chassis, the spare tire cable and the holder became corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage 95,200. Kmj updated 7/29/13 *cn
ODI 10497700
Body · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for unrelated repair the contact was informed the frame was severally corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated there was a manufacturer recall that was issued the previous year to treat the frame and prevent corrosion. The contact did not receive notification of the…
ODI 10486327