2001 Toyota Tundra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 116about this part
- Share
- 28%of 415 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 116 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Toyota Tundra, 28% of the 415 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brakes line rusted off. I got it replaced. If I didn't notice it I could have gotten into a major accident with no brakes. My frame on the pickup is rusting and I am concerned that it will become another safety issue. I have owned toyotas all my life and now worried to drive them due to rusty frames.”
NHTSA complaint #10561790, filed 2014-01, 100,000 miles“My 2001 Tundra vibrated so bad when I went to slow down form highway speeds. The vibration is so bad the truck steering and dash shake I have replaced the rotors and drums I think the problem is the rear drums having to do with the bypass valve sending fluid back to the brake peddle or some thing because it only happens when the 2 drums lop so the auto bake adjust.”
NHTSA complaint #10316447, filed 2010-03, 45,865 miles“We own a 2001 Tundra with severe rust problems on the frame, brakes, body parts, spare tire, suspension and nuts and bolts all over the vehicle. The spare tire dropped from the rear of the truck due to rust and damaged the rear bumper. We have spent thousands of dollars to repair rusted items on this truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10318593, filed 2010-03, 81,000 miles“Severe vibration in the vehicle almost resulted in loss of control. This occurred on 3 different occasions each time resulting in brake problems. Under warranty I had the front brake rotors turned and dealer refused to do anything else at the time. Since then the front rotors had to be replaced and then I developed rear brake vibrations.”
NHTSA complaint #10105914, filed 2005-01, 61,000 miles“Brakes on my 2001 Toyota Tundra began to pulsate violently when coming to a stop. Toyota has a TSB on this brake problem (br004-02), but with 78,000 on vehicle, they will not fix it, although they know it is a design flaw. Toyota needs a recall on these vehicles. I am the original owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10245601, filed 2008-10, 78,132 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10131928Feb 5, 2014A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs…
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 17% |
| 2025 | 6 | 4% |
| 2024 | 24 | 7% |
| 2023 | 30 | 7% |
| 2022 | 32 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 | 22 | 22% |
| 2017 | 13 | 17% |
| 2016 | 34 | 28% |
| 2015 | 10 | 20% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 | 19 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 28 | 9% |
| 2007 | 32 | 8% |
| 2006 | 34 | 6% |
| 2005 | 41 | 11% |
| 2004 | 36 | 8% |
| 2003 | 41 | 10% |
| 2002 | 117 | 24% |
| 2001 | 116 | 28% |
| 2000 | 276 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Tundra
171 complaintsSuspension
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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