2001 Toyota Tundra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 415 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Toyota Tundra, 6% of the 415 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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 had just picked up the truck from kings Toyota, after they had put a new frame on the Tundra; was driving approximately 6 miles when I had to use force to steer vehicle. I pulled into my driveway and looked under my truck. My rack was so corroded. There were holes with leaks throughout, but one hole about the size of a pencil. Took truck back to dealer (very angry), where they said I needed a new rack. It was beyond repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10654049, filed 2014-11, 111,000 miles“My 2001 Toyota Tundra was just taken to be inspected. I was told by my local Toyota of newport dealer that the frame was rusted out and would not pass inspection. Also, tire cross members exhaust system crossover pipes and power steering frame rusted out and is leaking. I called Toyota hot line and am waiting for a response.”
NHTSA complaint #10289977, filed 2009-10, 150,000 miles“My 2001 Toyota tundda was part of the frame service campaign. Upon receiving notice I immediately scheduled an inspection and my frame was coated in the protective coating supplied by Toyota at the Toyota dealer I purchased the truck from. In the years to come that coating would fall off and my truck frame would continue to rust. In august of 2018 I took it to my local Toyota dealer for inspection who said a hole has rusted in the frame near the gas tank. They also informed me that Toyota will not do anything to correct her problem since the program had expired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119451, filed 2018-08, 178,000 miles“Toyota's Tundra corrosion recall focuses on the frame, fuel tank mounting, and spare tire mounting hardware. If the frame has no perforations and the fuel tank suspension and spare tire mounting are sound, the truck is determined to be safe. My Tundra has been so inspected by a dealer, passed their test, and found to be safe. . My complaint is that the vehicle's undercarriage shows extensive corrosion of frame, steering, and suspension components beyond the scope of Toyota's recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10366513, filed 2010-11, 105,000 miles“Was driving home on a 2-lane rural highway when I heard a very loud bang and found my vehicle scraping and skidding down the road for approximately 100 ft. Fortunately, no one was coming from the other direction and no one was behind me. Wound up in the middle of the road. Managed to force the truck onto the left shoulder. After getting out, found the left front wheel flat on the road and jammed up inside the wheel well. Upon further inspection found that the left lower ball joint had snapped off at the bolt holding it onto the a-frame. Out of warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562887, filed 2014-02, 221,808 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 | 8 | 2% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 12% |
| 2012 | 12 | 8% |
| 2011 | 19 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 5% |
| 2005 | 21 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2003 | 22 | 6% |
| 2002 | 38 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 43 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Tundra
171 complaintsBrakes
116 complaintsSuspension
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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