2001 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 81about this part
- Share
- 20%of 396 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,418miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 81 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 20% of the 396 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,418 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have replaced the lower ball joints five times in the last four years. Three on the drivers side and twice on the passengers side. Twice I was in someone's driveway twice I was traveling on a highway and once I was turning a corner. I received a recall notice about five years ago however I never reaponded at the time. Now when I look on this website it says there was no recall so I am unsure how to proceed.”
NHTSA complaint #11287410, filed 2019-12, 200,000 miles“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“The frame on my Toyota Tacoma 2001 truck is so rusted out that it is not inspect-able. The local Toyota dealership will do nothing for me....I have contacted Toyota customer service...waiting for a call back...Toyota needs to do something to fix the problem....NHTSA...please help!!”
NHTSA complaint #10653152, filed 2014-11, 151,458 miles“While I was driving the passenger side wheel completely buckled under the truck. Luckily, I was only driving 15 MPH. Had this broken while I was on the interstate, I would have been injured or injured someone else. As a result, the mechanic found that both ball joints were bad so both were replaced. The frame is completely rusted out and the spare tire cannot be removed. No notice was ever given to us or the previous owner by Toyota, regarding the problems stated above.”
NHTSA complaint #10759235, filed 2015-08, 160,000 miles“2001 Toyota Tacoma replaced rear axle bearing twice already truck has less 90000 miles. In both incidents it has ruined the internal parts of the axles causing damage to the carrier case. I bought a 3 rd trd axle at a wrecking yard to find the same problem in that axle. I was fortunate I was not involved in a accident. The rear axle could of locked up on the highway causing a serious accident or death related to axle failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10348914, filed 2010-08, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V225000May 17, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball…Covers: Toyota Tacoma 2001–2004, Tundra 2002–2004, Sequoia 2002–2004 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10015504Jun 27, 2005Special service campaign 50j - phase I - front suspension lower ball joint may experience excessive wear and looseness causing increased steering, effort, reduced vehicle…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 8% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 9% |
| 2013 | 14 | 11% |
| 2012 | 21 | 7% |
| 2011 | 60 | 32% |
| 2010 | 95 | 32% |
| 2009 | 119 | 23% |
| 2008 | 125 | 28% |
| 2007 | 118 | 22% |
| 2006 | 154 | 20% |
| 2005 | 137 | 19% |
| 2004 | 85 | 20% |
| 2003 | 66 | 18% |
| 2002 | 82 | 25% |
| 2001 | 81 | 20% |
| 2000 | 52 | 25% |
| 1999 | 35 | 14% |
| 1998 | 28 | 9% |
| 1997 | 24 | 18% |
| 1996 | 87 | 34% |
| 1995 | 90 | 51% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma
228 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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