Total Complaints
7 filings
TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK · model year
2001 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK
7 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001TOYOTATOYOTA TRUCK carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2001 TOYOTA TRUCK is structure:frame and members with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (1) and engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 51 investigation files overlapping the 2001 TOYOTA TRUCK, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20100405STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2001 TUNDRA ,WE CAN'T GET IT INSPECTED DUE TO RUSTED FRAME ON DRIVERS SIDE SO BAD THAT ONE OF THE MAIN BRACES IS RUSTED OFF,AND THE FRAME ITSELF IS EXTREMELY THIN. THE TIE HOLDING THE TIRE IS ALSO BAD. THE SHOCKS ARE ALSO RUSTED AND THE BRAKE COVERS ARE BREAKING APART,PIECES RUBBING AGAINST THE BRAKES. *TR
Mileage: 84,000
20100108ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2001 TOYOTA TACOMA-ACCELERATED WHEN BRAKING, HIGH RPMS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE. *TR
Mileage: 12,000
20100108VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 TOYOTA TACOMA-ACCELERATED WHEN BRAKING, HIGH RPMS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE. *TR
Mileage: 12,000
20090128STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. FRAME HAS PREMATURE DAMAGE DUE TO ROT. *TR
Mileage: 136,000
20030911FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DICK DYER TOYOTA, IN COLUMBIA SC, PERFORMED A JOB ON MY 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA ON 9-3-03. THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, DURING THE PROCESS ONE BOLT THAT HOLDS UP THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE WAS STRIPPED OFF, DICK DYER USED PLASTIC STRIP TIE'S IN IT'S PLACE WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. AS A RESULT FUEL POURED OUT IN GALLONS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK AS I STOPPED TO REFUEL IN GEORGIA. (3 HOURS AFTER LEAVING DICK DYER TOYOTA). THE TIE'S WERE DISCOVERED BY MAINT. SUPERVISOR SCOTT JOINER AT TOYOTA MALL EAST AT CONYERS, GEORGIA (770-922-5500) A COMPLAINT HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TOYOTA CORP. HOWEVER THEY REFUSE TO ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBITY FOR DICK DYERS TOYOTA FOR THEIR FRAUD AND ENDANGERMENT OF NOT ONLY MYSELF BUT THE COMMUNITY ITSELF. PLEASE ASSIST ME IN GETTING PROPER COMPENSATION IN THIS MATTER OR DIRECT ME TO THE PROPER AGENCY. IN ADDITION DICK DYER TOYOTA NEEDS TO BE FULLY INVESTIGATED FOR THEIR LACK INTERGITY AND SHODDY WORKMANSHIP. IT'S FORTUATE THAT THE FUEL TANK DID NOT EXPLODE AND POSSIL
20020109ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MY WIFE HAS BEEN IN NUMEROUS NEAR-MISS ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE VSC SYSTEM IS FAULTY IN 2WD AND CAUSED COMPETE ENGINE FAILURE, PARTICULARLY WHEN PULLING OUT ONTO MAJOR ROADWAYS.
20010201SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKE SYSTEM ENGAGES ON ITS OWN. TIRES LOCK UP AND PULL FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER CAN'T FIGURE OUT PROBLEM. PROBLEM WASN'T RECTIFIED STILL AFTER REPLACING MAIN COMPUTER.*AK
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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2001 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK have?▼
The 2001 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK is STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Is the 2001 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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