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2001 Gulf Toyota TundraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Gulf Toyota Tundra, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Gulf Toyota Tundra has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Gulf Toyota Tundra recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 02V-050 · Feb 11, 2002 · 8,609 vehicles

Risk. THIS SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE CONVERTER, AND IF A TRAILER IS BEING TOWED AT THE TIME, CAN ALSO CAUSE INOPERATIVE TRAILER LIGHTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gulf Toyota.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Tundra year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tundra median. How we score

'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Tundra owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL 4 TIRES WORE DOWN IN 20,000 MILES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID. P245/70R16, PLEASE PROVIDE DOT#.AND PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Complaint 10001660 · Dec 30, 2002

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