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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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2025–50K
2150–75K
2775–100K
81100–150K
138150K+
295 reports with mileage · 101 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 228 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 81 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
40 crash reports4 fire reports25 injury reports
What owners actually said
396 reports
100,000 miles · Nov 30, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S WHEEL MADE SLIGHT CONTACT WITH THE CURB. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE INNER AND OUTER …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S WHEEL MADE SLIGHT CONTACT WITH THE CURB. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD CONNECTION TREAD WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE DRIVER'S SIDE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD HIMSELF. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10437796
175,000 miles · Oct 18, 2011
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL AND FELL OFF. THE CONTACT TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE BALL JOINT FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL AND FELL OFF. THE CONTACT TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE BALL JOINT FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V225000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 175,000.
NHTSA ODI #10430601
140,000 miles · Sep 26, 2011
Vehicle Speed Control
GAS PEDAL STICKS. NOTIFIED TOYOTA 9/26/11 WHO STATED THERE IS NO RECALL AND THEY WOULD NOT TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. CASE NUMBER [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10427235
144,233 miles · Jul 15, 2011
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED OF AN EXPIRED VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN THEY ISSUED THAT ADDRESSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,233. UPDATED 08/31/2011 *LN
NHTSA ODI #10413065
157,793 miles · Apr 12, 2011
Structure
THE FRAME OF MY 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA WAS REPLACED IN 2010 BECAUSE OF SEVERE RUST PROBLEMS. THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY HAS THE SAME RUST PROBLEM , THE AXLE IS LEAKING. SHOULD TOYOTA HAVE REPLACED THE REAR AXLE ALSO. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10395587
109,000 miles · Feb 2, 2011
Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER TO HAVE A CORROSION RESISTANCE PRODUCT APPLIED TO THE FRAME, THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD A VOLUNTARY RECALL WHICH EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED YEARLY FOR CORROSION. THE DEALER STATED THE F…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER TO HAVE A CORROSION RESISTANCE PRODUCT APPLIED TO THE FRAME, THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD A VOLUNTARY RECALL WHICH EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED YEARLY FOR CORROSION. THE DEALER STATED THE FRAME WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE FRAME WOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE BUT IF THERE WERE OTHER PARTS THAT MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO THE CORROSION THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO COVER THE COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
NHTSA ODI #10379995
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2011
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE LEFT ROADWAY AND STRUCK OBJECT HEAD-ON. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, EVEN THOUGH THE IMPACT WAS DIRECT AND WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE VEHICLE TO FLIP END OVER END SEVERAL TIMES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10376954
Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 2011
Unknown Or OtherCrashInjury
DRIVING MY 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA IT QUICKLY WAS TAKEN OVER BY THE REAR OF THE TRUCK, SPINNING IT IN 2 RAPID CIRCLES, HITTIG THE FREEWAY METAL GUARD RAIING, TEN STOPPED FACING TE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10375045
200,000 miles · Dec 16, 2010
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND DURING THE REPAIR THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING WAS LEAKING AND EXHIBITED SUBSTANTIAL RUST. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A COMMON DEFECT. THE VEHICLE W…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND DURING THE REPAIR THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING WAS LEAKING AND EXHIBITED SUBSTANTIAL RUST. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A COMMON DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000. UPDATED 02/17/11*LJ UPDATED 05/11/11
NHTSA ODI #10370884
175,000 miles · Nov 23, 2010
Structure
THIS IS ABOUT MY 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA IN MASSACHUSETTS ON JUNE 6 2008 WENT IN FOR FRAME INSPECTION REPORT FROM DEALER NO ROT CONDITION IS EXCELLENT BROUGHT IT IN TODAY NOVEMBER 23, 2010. TOTAL ROT REPLACING THE FRAME, UP TO 3 MONTH WAIT FOR FRAME. *TR
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originally sold, or currently registered, in the following cold climate states with high road salt usage: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The spare tire in the subject vehicles is located underneath the rear of the vehicle and held by a spare tire carrier. A lift plate on the carrier is used to help raise, lower and retain the tire. During its manufacture, the lift plate may not have been sufficiently coated with anti-corrosion materials. If the plate is insufficiently coated and the vehicle is operated in cold climate regions where road salts are frequently used, road spray can reach the carrier assembly and corrode the lift plate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Corrosion of the plate could cause it to break, which could result in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. Detachment of the spare tire could result in a road hazard which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the spare tire carrier lift plate as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in February 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SURFACE OF THE BALL OF THE JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN SCRATCHED. THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENESS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LOWER BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, DURING SIDE IMPACT NCAP TEST (I.E. LINCAP TEST), A FLANGE AT THE REAR END OF THE DOUBLE CAB BODY DEFORMED AND INTERFERED WITH THE FUEL INLET HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL INLET HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL HOSE PROTECTOR ON THE BODY FLANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TU4 WHITE LETTER TIRE UPGRADE OPTION AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. TIRE DAMAGE MAY HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO DEFLATE OR A BULGE APPEARING IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRE COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE HANDLING PROBLEMS OR A BLOW OUT OF AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK ALL FOUR TIRES, REBALANCE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED TIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
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