general problems of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma

Lower ball joint separated from knuckle and it says 0 recalls repaired I want it replaced because there oem they were never replaced when recalled.

Bought the truck new from dealer in austin,TX. Carried in yesterday for tire rotation at american tire and was told the truck had the wrong lug nuts on the wheels and it was unsafe to drive from shop. I purchased new wheels so I could safely drive the truck. I called Toyota and explained the situation to them and was given a case number. I was told I need to carry it to a dealer and let them see the wheels also. The in modesto CA agreed that the truck had the wrong lugs on it but said the wheels was probably ok to use as long as they had the proper lug nuts on them. I called Toyota back and ask them to make the truck right and that I was quoted $341. 49 for correct parts at modesto, CA dealership. Toyota told me theirs not enough history on the truck of dealers maintaining it and with the age of the truck they wasn't willing to do anything. My family and I having been driving this truck for years and could have had a tire come off with the wrong lug nuts. All I ask for was to make the truck safe and reimburse me for the cost of the after market wheels which was $150. 00.

Hi, I just want to express my concern for my vehicle as I love my Tacoma and how it drives and works for me in my daily life. As I had took my vehicle in for a recall on my spare tire cable, the technician and service man had told me that in my frame of my vehicle there is a large rusted out hole. Since then, I really haven't felt safe driving my vehicle anywhere as I'm afraid that my frame will break and cause a really bad accident. I've also have had in the past where my dad's vehicle (1998 Toyota Tacoma) was recalled for the same exact thing (frame issue). As for my vehicle, I am the second owner and my brother was the first. This vehicle has been here in the minnesota weather all its life time. Please do something about this, if not, I will push this forward where I will get some attention to my vehicle, my safety, and others. And plus, I wouldn't want to make this into a legal matter as I love my Toyota.

Wheels are two piece construction rust build-up between the two pieces does not allow me to clean. Impossible to service rust build-up is excessive.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that upon having the recall number: 12v542 (tires) repaired, the technician stated that the frame for the under carriage of the vehicle had rusted do to corrosion. The technician stated that they was unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Kc.

Loss of spare tire assembly due to rust Toyota will not replace wheel assembly will replace the rusted tire holder but not the tire Toyota replaced the frame on a recall and did not replace the rusted spare tire holder this is negligence on the part of Toyota someone may have been killed when the spare tire came loose on the highway at 55 mph.

I frequently check the stability of the spare tire that is stored on the underside exterior of the bed. Recently I noticed that the tire was loose and moving back and forth. This prompted me to lower the tire by using the provided crank handle. After it was lowered to the ground I was shocked to see that the retaining bracket and cable spring were severely rusted. I felt that this could pose a potential safety hazard to me while operating the vehicle on the highway if that bracket fails. It could possibly cause the vehicle to roll over and the tire to fly off and cause danger to other motorists. I promptly removed the spare tire from the vehicle and went to my local Toyota dealer. They seemed to look past the safety hazard it poses and were more interested in charging me ore $600. 00 to install a new retaining bracket. I inquired to the service consultant as to why this problem was not brought addressed to me when my truck was in there a few months earlier for the frame rust perforation recall. He replied that if they notice any issues they present the customer with a list of recommendations. At that time they had the entire cab and chassis off to install a brand new frame. I can't imagine how something as crucial as this potential deadly problem could go undetected. I recently spoke with 2 individuals who had personal experiences pertaining to this issue. One witnessed a deadly rollover due to this problem and the other had his spare fall off and roll down the road. I feel this issue should be presented to the proper officials and action should be taken soon. I hope to hear from you regarding this serious issue. Thank you. Sincerely, brian sullivan.