Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (three problems).
My Tacoma has been in a couple times for timing belt replacement and has been inspected for rust but nothing was ever done or said about it needing anything done. While driving down the street I noticed that when I slowed down my lifted and when I accelerated my bed lowered. Read details...
Loud noise coming from the rear end. It appears the differential case rotted out leaving the rear end with no gear fluid. When they replaced the frame (as it rotted out to). . . They shoud have replaced the differential housing. Lucky this happen around town and not on the highway. Read details...
The vehicle had been to the dealership several times to correct a defect in the transmission when consumer would make an attempt to stop, the dealer informed consumer the condition was due to a slip joint in the drive shaft which needed to be lubricated and was a normal maintenance issue, but also Read details...