2001 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 421 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Structure (171), Service Brakes (113), Hydraulic (99).
Key takeaways
- 421 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 28 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 27 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 171 | 41% |
| Service Brakes | 113 | 27% |
| Hydraulic | 99 | 24% |
| Suspension | 84 | 20% |
| Power Train | 31 | 7% |
| Steering | 23 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 10 | 2% |
| Wheels | 9 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 2% |
| Tires | 8 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-07-23
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V444000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon further inspection, the underbody frame appeared to be rusted. The vehicle was taken to a local independ...
Suspension,wheels,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-03-03
There is an unresolved body corrosion recall that has not been addressed in over a year, despite receiving an invoice from the dealership. I will attach the invoice that lists all the parts ordered for the remedy of this recall.
Steering,suspension,wheels - filed 2025-10-05
On September 4, 2025, I brought my 2001 Toyota Tundra to Midas at 5325 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002 for an oil change and inspection. Midas advertises a “Closer Look Vehicle Check,” which includes checking steering, suspension, and wheels. Their inspection report marked the steering system as “OK” and only not...
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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.