2001 Toyota Tundra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 415 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Toyota Tundra, 1% of the 415 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,900 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Horn circuit relies on grounding (completing the circuit when horn is pressed) through steering shaft/column assembly. This connection to ground becomes unreliable as the vehicle ages leaving you with a non-functioning horn (in an emergency).”
NHTSA complaint #11290638, filed 2019-12, 107,500 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the ABS electronic control module melted onto the floor. The garage was filled with grey smoke, ash, and soot. The mechanic stated that an electrical short occurred and the ABS electronic control module's power unit remains operational when the engine is shut off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The ABS control module will be replaced and the wiring harness may also need to be replaced. The washer fluid bottle tubes were damaged. The current and failure mileages were 82,300.”
NHTSA complaint #10208376, filed 2007-11, 82,300 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10134223Sep 15, 2015TT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
- 10096556Sep 15, 2015Tt: the vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the engine ecm has been interrupted.
- 10132529Aug 24, 2015TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been…
- 10134128Jan 15, 2015TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix…
- 10096036Jan 15, 2015"tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 13 | 9% |
| 2024 | 37 | 11% |
| 2023 | 41 | 10% |
| 2022 | 29 | 7% |
| 2021 | 4 | 17% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 13 | 18% |
| 2018 | 26 | 26% |
| 2017 | 27 | 35% |
| 2016 | 26 | 22% |
| 2015 | 8 | 16% |
| 2014 | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 | 11 | 13% |
| 2012 | 19 | 12% |
| 2011 | 21 | 16% |
| 2010 | 16 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 38 | 12% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 17 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Tundra
171 complaintsBrakes
116 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Tundra
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.
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