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 · Unknown Or Other
I live in virginia. There was a safety recall for inspection of the truck frame for rust corrosion. At the time vehicle had the recall i was being treated for a mental disability and in mental hospitals. I was not of sound mind or judgment to understand the "recall notice". While having oil changed by the toyota dealer the frame of the truck was noted to have holes in the frame caused by rust. Toyota motor…
ODI 10503719
Body · Suspension
Toyota tacoma 2001 in great shape other than the frame is rusting out. Took it to my mechanic for routine maintenance oil change; he saw some heavy corrosion on the frame. In several places, it has eaten through and has perforations. He says it is getting to be unsafe. I just bought this truck about a year ago at a dealership in ohio and was not made aware that this was a huge problem in the 1996-2003 models, but…
ODI 10475134
Body · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was at the dealer being repaired for nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires), the technician stated that the frame for the under carriage of the vehicle was rusted. The technician stated that the vehicle was unable to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 08/02/16*lj consumer wrote letters about…
ODI 10780793
Body
We received a recall notice on the vehicle for the frame rusting to quickly. The company's recall notice stated we could take it to the local dealership for the frame to be sprayed with an undercoat. When we took it to a dealership, we were told we had "missed the window of opportunity to have it spray coated." we missed it by one week. Two dealerships were not willing to spray the frame of the vehicle. When we…
ODI 10597936
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was cracked. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated that the frame was cracked on both sides near the shackles. The frame was welded but the problem recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10563732
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an inspection and they detected that the rear frame was damaged due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the frame and the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10455337
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was noticed that the entire frame had corroded due to rust. The manufacturer previously issued a voluntary recall related to the structure but the recall expired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who welded the area which exhibited a hole as a temporary fix. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10508357
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the frame was rotten. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, where the dealer advised that they would have to replace the frame of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10457504
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, the rear of the vehicle began to swerve from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the rear frame and wheel were severely corroded. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 10450060
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While at an independent mechanic for unrelated repairs, the contact was advised by the mechanic that the the frame was corroded. The mechanic also stated the entire frame would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10448783
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an authorized dealer when he was informed that there was a hole rusted through the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000.
ODI 10446185
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame had extensive rust and corrosion to the point that it could fracture. In addition, battlefield toyota (11013 james monroe hwy, culpeper, va 22701, [redacted]) was notified and a shock absorber was ordered because it was also rusted. The part was replaced. The frame rust and corrosion was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted to…
ODI 11184569
Body
I took my toyota tacoma pick up to signature toyota in benton harbor, michigan for a frame recall and the dealer informed me that it was not recalled and i had letter in hand that said it was. Now in december 14, 2014 i took it back to the same dealer for the spare tire recall and they said that it could not be fixed because i did not have the frame recall fixed and i told them that i had it in there and they told…
ODI 10679249
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while replacing a flat tire, severe rust was noticed on the frame. The entire frame had perforations due to corot ion. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2009 for an evaluation of the frame and was advised that there was nothing wrong and the corrosion resistant treatment was not needed. In july 2016, the vehicle was…
ODI 10891658
Body
I purchased a used 2001 toyota tacoma and within 6 months noticed that the frame was rusting through. I learned in 2013 that there was a recall for the frame. I took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that they would replace the frame. A few days later, i was informed that they would not be doing this because i had not taken the vehicle in for rust protection. I called toyota directly and was informed that i…
ODI 10544831
Body
I have a 2001 toyota tacoma and had it inspected by toyota rep. And it failed the rot test at first they offered me 100% buyback but i refused because older trucks 95-2000 were getting 150% buyback and that absolutely did not seem fair with me having a newer truck so i refused. And they are only offering frame replacement to the 2001-2005 which scares me to death just thinking about it!!! Something has to be done…
ODI 10255097
Body · Frame And Members
2001 toyota truck - when an auto company finds a product defect, a recall is ordered & the defect fixed at company cost. No one blames the salesman, repairman, dealership, etc if the auto company doesn't address the defect, it loses its reputation & its business goes away. However there is a terrible prejudice when my vehicle has the exact same defect and i am being treated differently than other owners. I purchased…
ODI 10228639
Body · Lower Ball Joint
Driving around curve at 5mph and front left wheel broke at ball joint and my truck fell on top of wheel bending my fender. I had to have truck towed and had both ball joints replace, $453 worth of repairs, not having had my fender fixed yet. My truck was man. In 05/01, missing the recall on the same problem by a few months. I'm blessed to have it happen at low speed, no telling what would have happened if it…
ODI 10199543