2001 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 413 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Structure (229), Suspension (81), Unknown Or Other (42).
Key takeaways
- 413 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 41 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 36 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 229 | 55% |
| Suspension | 81 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 21 | 5% |
| Steering | 20 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 5% |
| Power Train | 17 | 4% |
| Tires | 14 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 3% |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Toyota Tacoma 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 2/5 |
| 2001 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,suspension,wheels - filed 2025-09-21
Lower ball joint separated from knuckle and it says 0 recalls repaired i want it replaced because there oem they were never replaced when recalled
Structure - filed 2024-09-27
We purchased a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner from a used car lot in Omaha NE. We have had it for 3 months and recently had a mechanic look over the vehicle for repairs. The mechanic indicated the frame is rusted through and the truck is unsafe to drive. The mechanic indicated that there was a recall on the frames possib...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2024-05-16
My Toyota truck frame is rusted with big holes and could break in two at any time.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.