2001 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joint · 17 records
- lower ball · 10 records
- ball joints · 8 records
- spare tire · 6 records
- side wheel · 5 records
- passenger side · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was corrosion and rust on the frame, rear axle and brake system. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). The vehicle was taken to dealer where the contact was advised that the recall repairs could not be perfomred due to the state in which the vheicle was housed. The…
ODI 10462766
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front upper ball joint on the passenger side failed and caused the wheel to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure occurred due to stress on the ball joint. The contact stated that the driver's side ball joint was replaced at 276,343 miles. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10458844
Suspension
This is not a complaint, however, i was wondering if there was/is a recall on lower ball joints for 4by2, 4.7 litre toyota tundras, model year 2001. *tr
ODI 10438899
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that he heard a banging from the vehicle and noticed that pieces of metal had detached from the vehicle while driving 65 mph. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the leaf springs were fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no…
ODI 10432640
Frame And Members · Steering · Suspension
Toyota's tundra corrosion recall focuses on the frame, fuel tank mounting, and spare tire mounting hardware. If the frame has no perforations and the fuel tank suspension and spare tire mounting are sound, the truck is determined to be safe. My tundra has been so inspected by a dealer, passed their test, and found to be "safe.". My complaint is that the vehicle's undercarriage shows extensive corrosion of frame,…
ODI 10366513
Frame And Members · Suspension
2001 toyota tundra. I have replaced front left lower control arm, rear brake parts and other parts attached to the frame of this truck. I have sanded, scraped, primed and painted the frame of my truck. I wash the frame at least once a week in the winter time. The frame is still rusting away. The rear of the frame is rusted around the spare tire mount and rear frame rails. The front of the frame does not appear to…
ODI 10298691
Frame And Members · Steering · Suspension
Excessive rust and metal corrosion on frame, wheels, brakes, and steering components. *tr
ODI 10281542
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). Due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). Power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. Approx mileage 150,000. Front suspension links rotted out. Called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. They issued a…
ODI 10457866
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). Due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). Power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. Approx mileage 150,000. Front suspension links rotted out. Called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. They issued a…
ODI 10457859
Lower Ball Joint · Suspension · Wheels
Vehicle was driving roughly and consumer was able to pull over. Consumer noticed that the right passenger's side wheel collapsed inward. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both driver's side and passenger's side ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that the lower ball joint failed. *tc
ODI 10103540
Disc · Suspension
On my 2001 tundra, when appling the brakes there is sever vibration causing the whole truck to vibrate. The dealership replaced the front and rear brakes but the vibration still occurs. It has caused the tires to wear excessivly and there is only 20,000 miles on the truck. *ak
ODI 10021399