2001 Toyota Tacoma Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 228about this part
- Share
- 58%of 396 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,116miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 228 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 58% of the 396 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,116 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am unsure when this had happened but the frame on my 2001 Toyota Tacoma is corroded and broken into 2 pieces in 2 different areas. The place where it is broken is not corroded but just broke. Would like to know if this truck is under a safety issue that Toyota should be responsible for or if it is just an expensive paper weight.”
NHTSA complaint #10927134, filed 2016-11, 176,000 miles“Took truck to garage to have tuned up and inspected. The technician informed us that there was hole in right rear frame and the whole frame is rusting. Apparently this is an ongoing issue with many Toyota trucks built in 01. Shaking my head Toyota. We bought a Toyota for the quality of vehicles but they forgot to put the quality in this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10767462, filed 2015-09, 162,931 miles“My 2001 Toyota Tacoma has 150,000 miles on it. I noticed my frame completely split. I drive almost entirely on paved roads. There was no impact or unusual use in the area of the break. I took it into the Toyota dealership immediately and they said there was nothing they could do about it.”
NHTSA complaint #11105424, filed 2018-07, 150,000 miles“Was driving about 45 MPH - hit a pothole & the frame broke on both sides , behind the cab !!! Almost an accident frame was rotted out from the inside !!!! But I wasn't on interstate at the time I called Toyota u.s.a. ----they said -not their problem !!! I would not want someone driving on congested freeway at a high rate of speed & this happened someone could be killed !!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10703114, filed 2015-04, 187,000 miles“I would like know Toyota does not honor recalls on this truck because it is an r title that had front end damage. It will not honor any corrosion recalls (ie.spare tire life plate, excessive rear frame corrosion) however I still receive every recall notification on this vehicle from directly from Toyota motors.”
NHTSA complaint #10551691, filed 2013-11, 155,819 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012744Dec 6, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11012743Dec 6, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11012742Dec 6, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11012735Dec 5, 2024Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental…
- 11012727Dec 3, 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding…
- 11007445Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11007444Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11007443Jul 12, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11006151Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11006150Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 44 | 39% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 16 | 8% |
| 2017 | 27 | 11% |
| 2016 | 22 | 7% |
| 2015 | 15 | 15% |
| 2014 | 20 | 22% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 11% |
| 2010 | 30 | 10% |
| 2009 | 54 | 10% |
| 2008 | 79 | 18% |
| 2007 | 109 | 20% |
| 2006 | 242 | 31% |
| 2005 | 260 | 37% |
| 2004 | 203 | 49% |
| 2003 | 181 | 50% |
| 2002 | 180 | 54% |
| 2001 | 228 | 58% |
| 2000 | 78 | 37% |
| 1999 | 102 | 41% |
| 1998 | 98 | 33% |
| 1997 | 46 | 35% |
| 1996 | 64 | 25% |
| 1995 | 29 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma
81 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsTires
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology