2001 Toyota Tundra body & structure problems
174 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2001 Toyota Tundra, which is 32% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 174 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 112,000 miles 135 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 26 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 29 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 15 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 8 |
| 200k+ miles | 8 |
What the data shows
Of the 135 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 112,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
2001 toyota tundra brake failure resulting in single vehicle accident running off the road into ditch and had to be towed. Inspection photos available demonstrate brake line corrosion along with chassis and frame rust through. Updated 03/29/10 pictures received 10/05/10.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact noticed that the frame of the vehicle was covered with rust. The dealer inspected the vehicle and deemed it as unsafe to drive. The vehicle was left in possession of the dealer and a rental vehicle was provided for the contact until the manufacturer stated the remedy they would be able to offer the contact. The failure mileage was 66,653 and the current mileage was 66,673. The VIN was not available when the complaint was filed.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Tundra
- Brakes 134 complaints
- Suspension 89 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints
- Transmission 20 complaints