2001 Toyota Tundra Body Problems
- 41
- 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
- spare tire · 7 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- west chester · 6 records
- cross member · 6 records
- repaired notified · 5 records
- notified failure · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance at an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the frame was rusted. The contact stated that the brakes and power steering rack were rusted before and previously repaired. The contact called lia toyota of northampton (located at [redacted], northampton, ma 01060, [redacted]) and informed them of the failure.…
ODI 11269177
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to dunning toyota [redacted], located at [redacted], ann arbor, mi 48103) where it was stated that the vehicle was too dangerous to be repaired due to excessive corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the dealer would not be forced to…
ODI 11269172
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Bought truck new in 8/2001. Brought truck to dealer when it was recalled for rust in 2012 and was told rust wasn't bad enough to do anything. Brought truck back to dealer multiple times after 2012 (last in 11/18) and was told everything was fine on each occasion. In 8/2019 i heard a squeak from undercarriage and when i looked, the spare tire crossmember was hanging down and the right side upper shock mount was…
ODI 11254476
Body
There was a safety recall issued for corrosion/rusted frames on 2000-2001 toyota tundras in what toyota defined as severe cold weather states. Iowa was not included. Why? We have a 2001 toyota tundra with only 120,000+miles on it that now has a rusted out whole the size of my fist in its frame. I do not have a photo to attach, but can get one if need be. We've talked to the dealer and toyota customer service, they…
ODI 11218864
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the subframe sustained severe rusting and corrosion. The vehicle was taken to curry toyota (832 straits turnpike, watertown, ct) who confirmed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). Due to the severe rusting of the subframe, the recall remedy could not be performed. The manufacturer was notified and…
ODI 11141063
Body
Vehicle frame has sufficient rust including holes in the frame. There were two recalls dealing with this rust issue, neither fixed the problem. This has been an on going issue for toyota including class action lawsuits - but those didn't include 2001 tundra. I have contacted the dealership where purchased new, the dealership that undercoated over top of the rust (second recall - had there been holes in the frame…
ODI 11156122
Body
I have only owned this vehicle for 6 months. On 8/18/18 the control arm on the passenger side fell off, i had the truck towed by aaa to a local repair shop. After examining the vehicle, the mechanic stated that the driver side control arm was also ready to fall off but the bigger problem is that the frame is rotted, holes everywhere and the vehicle is not safe to drive. I inquired at lynch toyota about a remedy…
ODI 11122167
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. While checking underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed severe rust where the leaf spring shackles were located near the fuel tank. The contact drove the vehicle to tansky motors toyota in logan, ohio and was advised not to haul anything on the vehicle because the frame could fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11020407
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
Body
I was driving in a toyota tundra 2001 with my pregnant wife and two goats in the bed, when i drove over a small bump by a little bridge when i heard a noise and lost control off the truck almost hitting a tree. I was within a half mile from my home so when i got home i inspected the truck to find out the lower control arm broke off . If you drive the truck now it will pull the truck hard to the left and it feels…
ODI 10955520
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. While having the vehicle inspected for a mandatory annual state inspection, the vehicle failed due to corrosion of the subframe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the corrosion would have to be welded. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure), but the remedy…
ODI 10926100
Body
I contacted toyota about rusting of my 2001 tundra with 137000 miles on it. There are holes that you can put your thumb through in the frame. Toyota said there was a limited recall and it has expired. Why is this not a safety recall? Is there any recourse here?
ODI 10910918
Body
Summary: purchased 2001 toyota tundra in april 2015 from faulkner buick gmc of west chester pa.april 2015 the dealer passed inspection while active recalls on frame corrosion were not complete,corroded frame present.per current inspection fail-3-2016-this should never have been passed in 2015 by dealer. Faulkner buick gmc of west chester pa, [redacted],west chester, pa 19382 1.the prior used car dealer passed…
ODI 10865114
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame was rusted out without warning. The dealer repaired the vehicle four years ago and stated that nothing could be done for the recent failure. The manufacturer stated that the frame was already sprayed, so nothing could be done. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10839499
Body
In 2010 toyota had a recall on the frame and spare tire holder resulting in the spare tire coming off and causing accidents. I was notified by mail to get the frame/cross member checked by the closest dealer possible. So i set up an appointment with johnson city toyota in tennessee and when the part would arrive they would call me. I never got the phone call so after two months of waiting i called the dealership and…
ODI 10822682
Body
There was a recall on 2000- 2003 tundra frames & brake lines i contacted toyota that frame was rusted & unsafe . Toyota first asked if i wanted a buy back or a replacement on frame of truck . I asked for further details on both , they take all my information & opened a case with # [xxx] they informed me a case manager would be in contact with me . Within 72 hours i was contacted by case manager [xxx] captain who…
ODI 10887939
Body
Truck has rusted holes in frame. Reported to toyota, was told it was looked previously, no longer under recall. Found out later was denied frame replacement to previous owner while still under recall.
ODI 10950388
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal banging noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear cross member was completely corroded and the rear shock was fractured. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under an unknown manufacturer customer satisfaction campaign in which the…
ODI 10776433
Body
Addendum to reference number 10785255 on 1/7/16, chris adamos [operations manager] called from toyota headquarters due to my ongoing concerns oft rust perforation compromising my frame, making it unsafe. I explained that i am concerned that 1) the crc intervention [proposed by toyota] did not remedy a problem [that had been identified by toyota], 2) thus the problem remains unresolved, and 3) safety issues continue…
ODI 10819053
Body
The frame on my 2001 toyota tundra was coated with a corrosive resistant compound [crc] per bill kidd toyota dealer in 2012 due to "safety recall bod & 90m & service campaign aof." in 2015, priority toyota [va] stated my frame had rust perforations & needed a full frame replacement. Priority told me to contact toyota headquarters asap to explain the dangerousness of the vehicle's compromised structure. My case…
ODI 10786384
Body
Purchased 2001 toyota tundra in april 2015 from faulkner buick gmc of west chester pa.april 2015 the dealer passed inspection while active recalls on frame corrosion were not complete,corroded frame present.per current inspection fail-3-2016-this should never have been passed in 2015 by dealer. Faulkner buick gmc of west chester pa, [redacted],west chester, pa 19382 1.the prior used car dealer passed inspection…
ODI 10859874
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the rear driver side subframe perforated due to excessive corrosion. In 2012, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (suspension); however, the failure recurred. The remedy consisted of spraying a corrosion protector onto the entire frame, which failed to prevent the subframe corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10732264
Body · Suspension
I purchased the vehicle in october 2014 and was informed about a frame corrosion issue causing failures and failure to pass vt state inspections by a family friend in january. I contacted toyota and provided [xxx], the customer service representative with all vin information. He looked up service records and informed me that the vehicle had a corrosion application applied in 2010 under the previous owner and there…
ODI 10704304
Body
You might be curious to know that the frame recall that toyota had and that ended in 2012 is recurring on the toyotas again. I had mine checked in 2012 and was told it was fine but they were going to under coat it in order to prevent it from happening in the future. I went to have it inspected last week for them to tell me that the frame is soft and rusted through with a hole, in the exact spot the recall was…
ODI 10680010