ToyotaTundra2001
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2001 Toyota Tundra Structure Problems

11
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 11 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • spare tire · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi2
150–400k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 1, 2014

    Service Brakes · Structure

    2001 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to broken cross member. *ld the consumer stated the spare tire mount fell off,the rear shock top failed and the crossmember failure caused the brake line to fail. Updated 11/08/2017*js

    ODI 11043528

  • June 13, 2012 · 130,470 miles

    Structure · Underbody Shields

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure) however, since the repair the contact had noticed parts of the frame laying in his driveway. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who advised that there was an issue with rust and the recall repair had not been performed correctly. The vehicle was not…

    ODI 10521489

  • October 26, 2009

    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

  • October 7, 2009

    Structure

    I own a 2001 toyota tundar truck that has very serious rust on the rear frame that is likely to result in complete failure of the frame. I understand this is a common problem and think that toyota should be required to extend the buy back program that was offered on prior year trucks. *tr

    ODI 10286723

  • September 27, 2009 · 160,000 miles

    Structure

    2001 toyota tundra frame rust, causing holes in frame, spare tire mount, and shock absorber mount brackets. Spare tire mount is completely rusted and can no longer support the spare tire. If not found spare tire could fall off causing loss of control, damage and accidents. Toyota is aware of the problem and currently has no solution for the problem. *tr

    ODI 10285889

  • June 15, 2009

    Structure

    I have a 2001 toyota tundra sr5 4x4 truck. There is a severe rust problem with the underside of my truck . The main frame of the truck is rusted beyond repair. The metal from the frame is coming off in huge chunks . Also the rear bumper is rusted all the way through on both sides and cannot bare any weight . The frame has very bad rust at all the welded points . My truck only has 123,000 miles on it . Because of the…

    ODI 10274413

  • March 24, 2009 · 105,000 miles

    Structure

    PREMATURE FRAME RUST-OUT. *TR

    ODI 10266200

  • January 1, 2006 · 40,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Structure

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the underside of the vehicle was completely corroded. The contact also mentioned that the fuel tank was corroded and as a result, there was a fuel leak. In addition, the rear differential housing was also affected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the differential housing and the fuel tank in order to remedy the failure. The…

    ODI 10420986

  • October 15, 2005

    Structure

    Purchased my 2001 tundra new. Frame has been rusted since 2005, always have been concerned for years on the amount of rust, especially around the from tie rod wheel area. Just heard through the media about a potential recall. Simply too much rust for my comfort level on truck. *tr

    ODI 10289416

  • December 14, 2001

    Structure

    While parked at a stop light a car slammed in the rear of my vehicle, the front fender and bumper was knocked down on the wheel hood buckled, grille push back against the fan on the motor.

    1 injury

    ODI 9006270

  • Structure

    2001 toyota tundra. Consumer states rusting and corrosion of the bed truck *tgw the consumer stated the cross-member and frame on his vehicle checked out fine according to the dealer. The problem is with the truck bed that has rusted through. The consumer was informed the truck bed would need to be replaced. *jb

    ODI 10354312