2001 Toyota Tundra problems
Owners have filed 543 complaints about the 2001 Toyota Tundra with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 32% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 21.2%.
Complaints543
Crashes37
Fires3
Injuries40
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Structure 32.0% · 174
Service brakes, hydraulic 21.2% · 115
Suspension 16.4% · 89
Power train 5.7% · 31
Steering 4.2% · 23
Unknown or other 2.6% · 14
Engine and engine cooling 2.4% · 13
Wheels 1.7% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 37 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 40 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the Toyota Tundra in this data, 2001 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 12 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Excessive frame rust 2001 Toyota Tundra - premature frame failure due to rust unusual amount of corrosion to frame rails resulting in loss of structural integrity. Large defragmentation of frame due to excessive rust excessive perforation of metal frame due to corrosion/ rust 3rd party review of rusted frame concludes inadequate metal may be a reason for premature frame failure safety concern. Structure · reported at 137,000 miles
Took truck with less than 89,000 miles truck in for inspection 9/28/09 and was told by the mechanic to get the frame evaluated from a Toyota dealer for the major rust of the frame. Truck has always been garaged and notice lots of rust on the garage floor from the truck. Called Toyota and was told by the service rep to call back on a monthly basis, was told not sure what Toyota is going to do about it. Structure
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact noticed that the frame of his vehicle had excessive corrosion. The manufacturer was aware of the issue, but have not developed a remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage is 86,000. Updated 09/11/09 *bf the drivers side frame had excessive rot from front to back. Updated 09/15/09. Structure · reported at 70,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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