2001 Toyota Prerunner Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 149,882miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Toyota Prerunner (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 Toyota Prerunner. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and air bags (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 149,882 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure4 57%
- Suspension3 43%
- Air bags1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Steering1 14%
Example complaints
Suspension: “My daughter was making a right hand turn on a city street when the ball joint broke away, the left side tire snapped off. It was still stuck to the brake rotor and suspension. It ruined the brake also. The tow truck even had problems picking it up.2nd the rear end seal has broke away and leaked all the way over to the brake. The tires now lock up when trying to move forward.”
NHTSA complaint #10836819, filed 2016-02, 159,765 milesAir bags: “The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Prerunner. While making a left turn at 10 MPH, a vehicle traveling 80 MPH crashed into the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact was injured. A police report was filed. The dealer was notified, but not the manufacturer. The current mileage was 92,000 and failure mileage was 79,000. Updated 6/29/09 updated 06/30/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10273461, filed 2009-06, 79,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 79,000 and 161,365 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Toyota Prerunner in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024Engine cooling. This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete…
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022Equipment, Tires, Wheels. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Air bags. Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10145776Jul 21, 2016Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10062051Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10015504Jun 27, 2005Suspension. Special service campaign 50j - phase I - front suspension lower ball joint may experience excessive wear and looseness causing increased steering, effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise…
- 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Jan 18, 1991Equipment. Product general information.
Other model years of the Toyota Prerunner
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 62,430 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 7 | 149,882 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 79,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Toyota Prerunner model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Toyota Prerunner have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 Toyota Prerunner as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Toyota Prerunner is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.
Has the 2001 Toyota Prerunner been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Toyota Prerunner reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 149,882 miles and the middle half falls between 79,000 and 161,365 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.