2001 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 84 complaints for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 84 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 172,000 miles 60 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 12 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 18 |
What the data shows
Of the 60 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 172,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 5 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
My 2001 toyota tacoma was involved in a accident. At the trial the accident reconstruction person said he could not understand why the crash happened that it looked like some one had yanked the wheel very hard. The trial was for manslaughter and it took place before the recall. The truck was never inspected by a mechanic. I feel this was the cause for the accident.
I'm writing you because I had my 2001 tacoma inspected for the frame rust recall in 2010. At that time I was told that my truck would be sprayed with an inhibitor to prevent rust. The vehicle frame has since rusted and is unsafe to drive. The spray inhibitor obviously did not work or was applied incorrectly. The vehicle started showing these signs while drivinh.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma
- Body & structure 235 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints