2001 Toyota Tundra Steering Problems
- 21
- 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 21 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 10 records
- steering rack · 6 records
- ball joint · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Frame rot holes and parts of frame rotted thu also power sterring rack and all lines leaking thu pump ran out of fluid also the frame on drivers side at ft mount for step rail holes right thu frame and at front le4ft frome ral hole big hole
ODI 11123609
Body · Steering
My 2001 toyota tundda was part of the frame service campaign. Upon receiving notice i immediately scheduled an inspection and my frame was coated in the protective coating supplied by toyota at the toyota dealer i purchased the truck from. In the years to come that coating would fall off and my truck frame would continue to rust. In august of 2018 i took it to my local toyota dealer for inspection who said a hole…
ODI 11119451
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
December 2017 - shop informed me of serious frame corrosion/perforation, i called toyota corp. Was told to take to dealer for inspection. Dealer inspected march 2018 informed me not to drive vehicle as the frame was unsafe. Dealer would not release vehicle to me without me signing their form about unsafe vehicle. I phoned toyota corp. And was told no assistance was available. How is this possible / legit? The main…
ODI 11079954
Body · Steering · Suspension
Lower drivers side ball joint popped out going down hyway. Tire ended up collapsing in on drivers fender door and broke cv shaft and twisted a arms. Very dangerous. No prior sign of clunking or popping.
ODI 10995035
Steering
My power steering started making a noise and the steering became difficult. Upon checking my power steering fluid and adding some there was improvement, but i noticed i was leaking power steering fluid. I took the truck to a local mechanic and found out that the rust on the underneath of the truck was so significant and that a hole had actually rusted through causing the leakage of power steering fluid. I had to…
ODI 10676165
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
My power steering blew out. It began squealing very loudly and losing fluid rapidly. I have had this truck 7-8 years and never had an issue with the steering. Today, a mechanic tells me it's rusted out and i need a new power steering rack, pressure line and bushings. This problem is very similar (identical...) to issues i've read before concerning the tundra and the recall of the rusted frame. On 1/4/2013 @ 158,495…
ODI 10643378
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Was driving home on a 2-lane rural highway when i heard a very loud bang and found my vehicle scraping and skidding down the road for approximately 100 ft. Fortunately, no one was coming from the other direction and no one was behind me. Wound up in the middle of the road. Managed to force the truck onto the left shoulder. After getting out, found the left front wheel flat on the road and jammed up inside the wheel…
ODI 10562887
Steering
Took the vehicle to a local dealer for a front end inspection due to a steering problem. The vehicle was very stiff during turning and would not return to center. Asked for a thorough front end inspection of power steering system and associated steering linkages, etc. Dealer advised that all was ok but that front end would need to be aligned. Paid for the diagnosis and a front end alignment. The problem was still…
ODI 10503679
Service Brakes · Steering · Underbody Shields
The 1st generation toyota tundra's are rust buckets. I own a 2001 toyota tundra w/ approx 101,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the local authorized dealer for repairs under recall: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The vehicle is being repaired (frame is being replaced). But the dealer also informed me that the steering rack and hose connections are rotted out and in need of replacement…
ODI 10488708
Lower Ball Joint · Steering
Vehicle was being driven approx. 35 mph when ball joint failure occurred. Lower passenger side ball joint was at fault. Ball under socket separated allowing tire to swing 90 degrees and jam under frame. Cv axle was torn from front differential housing upon failure. Differential oil loss occurred. Tie rod, upper ball joint and brake line remained intact. Body damage resulted on front passenger fender. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10453879
Steering
I had just picked up the truck from kings toyota, after they had put a new frame on the tundra; was driving approximately 6 miles when i had to use force to steer vehicle. I pulled into my driveway and looked under my truck. My rack was so corroded. There were holes with leaks throughout, but one hole about the size of a pencil. Took truck back to dealer (very angry), where they said i needed a new rack. It was…
ODI 10654049
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
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The vehicle was taken to the local authorized dealer for repairs under recall: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The vehicle was repaired but the dealer informed the contact that the steering rack was rusted and they would not repair it under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance.…
ODI 10365714
Steering
I own a 2001 toyota tundra which had the frame replaced for a rust recall. The dealer said the vehicle was ready to be picked up, except the steering rack which is completely rusted is leaking fluid from the rust and can't be driven unless i replace it for approx $1,300 dollars... Toyota should be responsible for all the rusted components and not send unsafe vehicles back on the road. *tr
ODI 10362482
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Noticed oil in drive way looked under truck and notice my steering rack was leaking and stabilizer links were rusted off. Took to mechanic for repairs and he informed me my whole exhaust was rusted as well as the body. Took to a toyota dealership back in 2009 for body rust recall and was told it was ok. I now no that was not true. *tr
ODI 10444114
Frame And Members · Steering
My 2001 toyota tundra was just taken to be inspected. I was told by my local toyota of newport dealer that the frame was rusted out and would not pass inspection. Also, tire cross members exhaust system crossover pipes and power steering frame rusted out and is leaking. I called toyota hot line and am waiting for a response. *tr
ODI 10289977
Steering · Structure
There was no incident here, let me clarify that first of all. I am beginning to read quite a bit about the 2000-2001 toyota tundra vehicles in cold weather states, experiencing an unusual amount of frame rust. I live in maryland and currently own a 2001 toyota tundra sr5 4wd. My vehicle has 36,000 miles on it and has always been garage kept. After the first year the rust started, i have used at least a case of…
ODI 10289879
Frame And Members · Shock Absorber · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the shock absorbers were not functioning correctly. The steering would also pull the vehicle to the side while driving over a bump on the highway. Moreover, the power steering was leaking oil. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the frame was unsafe. The manufacturer has been notified. The current and failure mileages were…
ODI 10277907
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
Stabilizer Bar · Steering
Steering/stability. While driving at 55 mph lost control of truck and resulted in accident. Truck went into flat spin then rolled
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10121256