2001 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 26 complaints for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 5% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 136,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 136,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the brakes would not respond causing him to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The passenger in the second vehicle sustained neck and back injuries although the contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis.
While braking at ny speed consumer heard a grinding noise, and the pedal pulsated. Dealership repaired the front brake rotors.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma
- Body & structure 235 complaints
- Suspension 84 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints