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 · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Spare tire holder rusted & spare tire flew off into traffic. This is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10701128
Body
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) and the dealer sprayed the cross member with a corrosion protection compound. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they refused to repair the vehicle under the recall. The…
ODI 10701139
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame was corroded and caused the protective coating to chip off. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000. Updated 01/07/14*lj the…
ODI 10658979
Body
I purchased a 2001 toyota tundra extended cab pick up truck new in feb. 2001. The vehicle was serviced at a toyota dealership for years. On dec. 11, 2011 i received a recall notice from toyota (ssc 90m) regarding severe corrosion of the rear cross-member. On feb. 18, 2012 the truck was serviced at koons toyota in westminster, md. At that time an inspection was completed and the paper work i was given indicated the…
ODI 10659838
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that in january 2012 the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected for frame corrosion. After inspecting the vehicle the mechanic determined that the frame did not need to be repaired or replaced and sprayed the frame with an anti corrosion substance crc. In october 2014 the vehicle failed an inspection due to a perforated sub frame caused by…
ODI 10659639
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact observed that the front passenger side frame was deteriorated and rusted out a two inch circumference hole. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 12v345000 (structure:body), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. Instead of the frame being replaced, the contact stated that it was sprayed previously with a compound. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10897641
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was stationary, it became rusted and severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to tnc toyota of marietta, ohio where it was treated for rust and corrosion with a spray coating per a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 08/22/17*lj the consumer stated after the vehicle was repaired the corrosion…
ODI 11001662
Body · Service Brakes
On 11//18/0/01irc'd a recall for excessive corrosion of the rear cross member. In 10/2012,i was informed that the truck frame passed inspection and was good.they did replace two gas tank straps and told me the undercoating that should be sprayed on it as part of the recall was not available.i never received any addition correspondence regarding the undercoating.on 12/23,14 i took my truck to tj toyota for a trailer…
ODI 10676510
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall service. Months later, the vehicle began to exhibit signs of rusting. The contact had not encountered any issues prior to having the recall service performed. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 180,968.
ODI 10531944
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was corrosion and rust on the frame, rear axle and brake system. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). The vehicle was taken to dealer where the contact was advised that the recall repairs could not be perfomred due to the state in which the vheicle was housed. The…
ODI 10462766
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
ODI 10785255
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact made an appointment to have the vehicle repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:under body shields) recall. The contact received a voice mail message from the dealer stating that the appointment was cancelled and they were unable to assist him at this time, without giving an explanation. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10444030
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the spare tire became detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure) and the recall repair was performed…
ODI 10500158
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
Body · Frame And Members
The rear section of the frame is severely rusted. The floor of the truck box has several large holes that are rusted clear through the floor. *tr
ODI 10315048
Body
2001 toyota tundra issues - after seeing the latest report on tundras, i felt it was necessary to file a complaint. My truck has had numerous items crack on it starting around the 85k mile range. First the manifolds, then the leaf springs, leaking front calipers. We notified toyota when all these issues happened because the repair costs were going to be 3,000. They sent us a check at one point for $500 to be used at…
ODI 10286812