2001 Toyota Tundra Front Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joint · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Front
There was no warning of an impending failure. While traveling on a straight level interstate highway at 70 mph the front driver-side wheel collapsed under the vehicle. Control was regained and the vehicle was negotiated to the shoulder. Since the front suspension was recently serviced, i suspected an installation error. I later discovered that the lower ball joint had separated. Having not been informed of a…
ODI 10404266
Front
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra limited. While driving approximately 5 mph, the driver side ball joint fractured and caused the vehicle to come to immediate halt. The contact noticed that the vehicle was tilted and as he exited the vehicle, noticed damage to the tire, fender and the driver side door. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where he was advised that all the front ball joints would need…
ODI 10392761
Front
I own a 2001 tundra sr5 access cab trd pickup. I put 75,000 miles on it in through 8 ne iowa winters before moving to a warmer part of the country. My truck now has 132,000 miles on it. On august 17th, 2010 i drove through a pothole and heard a crack from the front left suspension. Upon inspection after work i found a busted left sway arm link. The link had rusted severely and sheared at the sway bar bushing…
ODI 10351147
Front
My girlfriend was driving my 2001 toyota tundra, traveling approx. 30-35 mph, when all of the sudden she heard a terrible crashing sound, the passenger front side of the truck hit the ground and the truck became impossible to steer which forced the vehicle into a lane of oncoming traffic, thankfully nobody was traveling in it at the time. She got out of the truck to investigate and found that the front passenger…
ODI 10343517
Front
On january 2, 2010 the right front wheel fell off due to a failure of the lower ball joint. The wheel happened to come off of the vehicle while i was driving less than 25 mph. My vehicle is a 2001 toyota tundra, 8 cylinder [redacted] truck. I demand that the government take appropriate action to prevent death and injury from this apparent defect. *tr
ODI 10298210
Frame And Members · Front · Parking Brake
We own a 2001 tundra with severe rust problems on the frame, brakes, body parts, spare tire, suspension and nuts and bolts all over the vehicle. The spare tire dropped from the rear of the truck due to rust and damaged the rear bumper. We have spent thousands of dollars to repair rusted items on this truck. *tr
ODI 10318593
Front
On 10/14/09 while driving on la 15 the left front ball joint came apart on my 2001 toyota tundra pickup. There was no warning, just a loud bang leading me to believe, at first, i had a blowout. What followed next was a loss of control and brake failure before i spun out on the side of the road and came to a stop. Luckily i was unhurt. I know there was a recall on the 2002-2004 vehicles but i am more than a little…
Crash reported
ODI 10287402
Front
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. While driving 55 mph, the front tire detached from the disc brake, but the tire bearing was still attached. The cause of failure was due to the ball joint. The consumer lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a concrete wall on the highway. The contacts husband sustained mild bumps and bruises. She stated that her husband would have died if it weren't for the concrete…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10192759
Frame And Members · Front · Rear · Trailer Hitches
Frame/chassis is rusting at weld joints and mounts. Paint is bubbling and rust is visible below the cracked paint areas, which concerns me since i tow a 6,000 lbs rv trailer. I am also concerned that the vehicle might not pass the virginia state vehicle inspection. *tr
ODI 10294396
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