2001 Toyota Tundra Rotor Problems
- 33
- 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.
What owners report
- front brake · 8 records
- rotors turned · 6 records
- brake rotors · 5 records
- front brakes · 5 records
- front rotors · 5 records
- under warranty · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rotor · Wheel Bearing
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact had to replace the brakes in august of 2007. In november, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer because an adjustment was needed. Recently, the contact's husband heard grinding noises coming from the tire area while driving 60 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the bearing completely failed. The technician stated that whoever worked…
ODI 10214809
Rotor
When braking a 2001 toyota tundra entire vehicle vibrates to the point of diminished control. *tr
ODI 10195198
Rotor
Brake rotors have prematurely warped. Three sets of brakes in less the 75,000 miles. Truck has never towed anything, is driven by 45 year-old. Violent vibration occured every time pedal was dpressed. *ak
ODI 10192970
Rotor
I own a 2001 toyota tundra. After 30,000 miles my brakes began to shudder when trying to slow down from high speeds (greater than 40 mph). It is obvious that the rotors are severely warped. This is a severe safety issue. *jb
ODI 10164144
Rotor
Brakes on my 2001 toyota tundra are not working properly. Going down a hill, it is hard to control the truck because of he vibration coming from the front end. I have discovered recently their have been many complaints about brakes on 2000-2001 tundras. *tr
ODI 10222052
Rotor
2001 toyota tundra access cab sr5 purchased new. There has been no complete failure yet, but quite often the front brakes shudder so bad when i apply them hard it feels almost like a speed wobble on a motorcycle. It has gotten so violent at times that i have had to grab the wheel with both hands as tight as i can. The lions share of my driving is on the freeway and as i am aware of the problem i do my best to…
ODI 10158923
Rotor
2001 toyota tundra 72,000 miles. In today for the 6th brake job. Rotors warped and disks drums fail. Real brakes out of adjustment. Truck won't break correctly and shudders violently. Toyota knows about the problem and tried to fix it but now has another "fix" that will cost me 2,000 dollars. This is a major safety issue, thousands if not 100 of thousands of tundra owners have this design defect and toyota refuses…
ODI 10156694
Caliper · Rotor
2001 toyota tundra front brake shimmy so severe that truck was unsafe to drive. Began at approximately 40k miles and progressively got worse until entire front brake rebuild required costing over $2,200 at 56k miles. *jb
ODI 10154279
Rotor
Toyota tundra limited 2001. Replaced rotors on (2) different occasions, due to vibration when stopping. Warped rotors were to blame. Toyota refuses to replace or repair defective items. *tr
ODI 10223469
Rotor
2001 toyota tundra. Braking shakes truck violently. Through experience (auto racing) i believe the problem to be warped front rotors. The design of these rotors are obviously defective.
ODI 10126423
Pads · Rotor
There is vibration in the steering system, when applying brakes most noticable when braking from speeds over 45 mph or on down hills. I have had the brake pads replaced, rotors turned, and the problem returned in a few weeks. I asked toyota dealership to repair, they refused, the vehicle is out of warranty. I'm the original owner. *ak
ODI 10114443
Caliper · Pads · Rotor
I have brake problems. I have less than 36000 and my brake pad needed to be replaced. I have also had a abnormal vibration in the truck when applying the brakes. This has been the case since i purchased the vechilce new. Thought it was normal for the truck but guess not. Toyota is paying for the parts ,and i'm paying for labor to replace rotors, pads, calipers to resolve the issue. Costing me $400. *ak
ODI 10114578
Front · Mechanical · Rotor
Purchased truck new in 2001. Excessive front brake pad wear out since new 6,000 to 10,000 miles per set. Noticed a looseness in front end early on and progressively worse as time went on including wobbling and lurching while braking. At 36,000 + miles toyota replaced complete front and rear brake system with a heaver duty system at no cost. Front end still felt loose. At 52,000 miles dealer repalced front rotors and…
ODI 10124132
Rotor
Dealership informed consumer that premature warping of front brake rotors was repaired. *ak
ODI 10113416
Drum · Rotor
Severe vibration in the vehicle almost resulted in loss of control. This occurred on 3 different occasions each time resulting in brake problems. Under warranty i had the front brake rotors turned and dealer refused to do anything else at the time. Since then the front rotors had to be replaced and then i developed rear brake vibrations. *ak
ODI 10105914
Rotor
I have experienced brake shudder since the mid 30000 miles. The brakes have been replaced twice (rotors turned twice). The problem still exist. I understand that toyota has a design problem with there brakes and there tsb's to make major corrections (approximately $2000 cost). On at least two occassions i have had to make an emergency stop and almost lost control due to the severity of the brake shudder.*ak
ODI 10098204
Rotor
While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brakes needed to be replaced, and replaced them. Ten minutes later while driving the driver applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed. Vehicle was towed back to the dealer for inspection. The cause of the failure had not been determined. *ak
ODI 10101409
Rotor
BRAKES VIBRATING; WARPED ROTORS. *TR
ODI 10192465
Rotor
Front brake vibration that has made truck unsafe to drive. *jb
ODI 10107750
Caliper · Rotor
Front brakes/brakes are poorly designed/insufficient to handle the task of stopping the truck. Front brake rotor is warped from overheating. The truck vibrates badly when the brakes are applied, and pulls dangerously to the left. Toyota knows all this - it is in their tsb instructing dealers to replace/upgrade tundra front brakes if still under warranty.
ODI 10072404
Rotor
Bad brakes,lost control of truck in wet weather,i was slowing down from 70 to 40 on a off ramp when my brakes began to shutter then the front brakes locked up,i was able to regain control after nearly hitting a car,i went to the shoulder and pumped the brakes and manged to slow down. Ive had this truck in the shop 3 times for brake repair to no avail.i've gotten to the point that i don't drive this truck in wet…
ODI 10058971
Rotor
My 2001 toyota tundra is having major problems with the breaking system. There is a violent shaking when you apply the breaks from higher speed. I have had the rotors turned 4 times and nothing seems to fix the problems. Toyota denies any safety problems with the breaks. The back brakes won't tightened up causing more pressure on the front brakes. Toyota is fixing some of the brakes on trucks that are under…
ODI 10100343
Automatic Transmission · Pads · Rotor
2001 toyota tundra brakes shake excessively even after replacing them with new ones. Transmission makes a loud thump when going into overdrive. *la
ODI 10045535
Pads · Rotor
The brakes on the 2000 to 2003 toyota tundra overheatthe rotors warp, and pads wear 3 times faster there is finally a tsb on the brakes they now have a new improved caliper.this should be a recall they try to get you through the warrenty period and turn there backs on you.there are many people with the same problem at 39,000 miles i need$ 1,500 of work and toyota says to bad the vibration is so bad i dont want to…
ODI 10043821
Caliper · Rotor
I have a 2001 toyota tundra. I feel that the braking system is not what it should be. I have had the rotors turned and new brake shoes put on, but i am still experiencing a bad shake in the brakes. *jb
ODI 10023657