general problems of the 2001 Toyota Tundra

Five problems related to structure have been reported for the 2001 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Tundra.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2022

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on a bumpy road surface, the vehicle made abnormal sounds and the rear suspension shuddered and shifted to one side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the front and rear shocks were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and had holes. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 09v444000 (structure), however, the dealer had only sprayed a corrosion protection compound. The failure mileage was approximately 187,149.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

2001 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to broken cross member. The consumer stated the spare tire mount fell off,the rear shock top failed and the crossmember failure caused the brake line to fail. Updated 11/08/2017.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2006

Tl - the contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the underside of the vehicle was completely corroded. The contact also mentioned that the fuel tank was corroded and as a result, there was a fuel leak. In addition, the rear differential housing was also affected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the differential housing and the fuel tank in order to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 98,000. Kmj.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2001

While parked at a stop light a car slammed in the rear of my vehicle, the front fender and bumper was knocked down on the wheel hood buckled, grille push back against the fan on the motor.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2001 Toyota Tundra. Consumer states rusting and corrosion of the bed truck the consumer stated the cross-member and frame on his vehicle checked out fine according to the dealer. The problem is with the truck bed that has rusted through. The consumer was informed the truck bed would need to be replaced.


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