no report yet
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. Corrosion of the plate could cause it to break, which could result in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle.
2001 Toyota TacomaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 396 owner complaints about the 2001 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Toyota Tacoma has problems
396 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
228Structure2 crash/fire/injury
81Suspension8 crash/fire/injury
20Air bags
20Steering
15Power train
13Tires
12Service brakes, hydraulic
11Vehicle speed control
7Wheels
3912 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 228 | 2 |
| Suspension | 81 | 8 |
| Air bags | 20 | 19 |
| Steering | 20 | 6 |
| Power train | 15 | 0 |
| Tires | 13 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 7 |
| Wheels | 7 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 39 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2001 Toyota Tacoma 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
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. THE LOWER BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
no report yet
Tires: sidewall
Risk. AN IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRE COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE HANDLING PROBLEMS OR A BLOW OUT OF AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TIRE.
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 Toyota.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
144kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 188 structure complaints. 22% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles42under 100k miles146100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other Tacoma 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 Tacoma median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2001 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings
2001 Toyota Tacoma 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 2 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Tacoma owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We purchased a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner from a used car lot in Omaha NE. We have had it for 3 months and recently had a mechanic look over the vehicle for repairs. The mechanic indicated the frame is rusted through and the truck is unsafe to drive. The mechanic indicated that there was a recall…
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under recall for corrosion underneath the vehicle. The contact became aware that there was corrosion underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and rust protection was sprayed on…
The complete chassis frame under the vehicle, contains a lot of rust and holes due to corrosion. Some years ago, a Toyota dealership asked me to bring the vehicle in to one of their dealerships, where an undercoating was painted on the frame surface. However, the coating is worn away and the rust…
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