2001 Toyota Tundra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 7%of 415 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Toyota Tundra, 7% of the 415 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The gear shift lever housing broke while shifting from drive to park. Fortunately I was in a parking lot and not someplace where I would cause a safety issue. I was unable to shift until I took apart the plastic covers and figured out how to work the shift linkage manually. The shifter housing piece appears to be a fairly thin piece of cast aluminum and broke in several spots. A search on the internet shows that this is a fairly common occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #10668263, filed 2014-12, 198,560 miles“The automatic transmission gear selector lever arm on my 2001 Toyota Tundra fell off when I tried to shift into drive. I found that the metal connection of the lever arm had sheared off the assembly on the steering column. If this had occurred while the vehicle was being driven (I.e. When shifting into a lower gear on a hill) it could have had severe consequences.”
NHTSA complaint #10232462, filed 2008-06, 103,000 miles“Automatic transmission shift lever failure. Lever failed at the base when shifting from park to reverse. This is a piece of cast aluminum being used in a high use safety role. This seems to be very dangerous design and should be recalled in my opinion. I see at least one other complaint filed on the same matter. My dealer is still diagnosing the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10211855, filed 2007-12, 95,000 miles“Yes I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra that the transmission exploded going down the highway almost causing us to get wiped out. There was no reason for the transmission going out except a parts failure. Its our understanding that this has happened to quite a few of the 2001 tundras. There needs to be a recall thank you and have a good day.”
NHTSA complaint #10179288, filed 2007-01, 98 miles“My 2001 Toyota Tundra has 71,000 miles and I and having transmissin problems. The vehicle is currently at an aamco and needs a full transmission rebuilt. I want to know if this is a reaccuring problem from other Toyota customers. I aslo know of two ohers with the sames related issues. I would appreciate a responce. Sincerley, fidel delgado.”
NHTSA complaint #10072825, filed 2004-05, 71,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10134454Aug 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…
- 10109404Oct 16, 2014TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle…
- 10109492Sep 30, 2014TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or…
- 10132084Oct 1, 2013The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or…
- 10015550Feb 23, 2005'01 tundra repair manual correction for the automatic transmission (a340e-a340f) - torque converter clutch and drive plate. 00400-rm809-u1.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 22% |
| 2025 | 37 | 26% |
| 2024 | 85 | 24% |
| 2023 | 88 | 21% |
| 2022 | 104 | 24% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 8% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 21 | 13% |
| 2011 | 18 | 13% |
| 2010 | 19 | 12% |
| 2009 | 11 | 29% |
| 2008 | 46 | 14% |
| 2007 | 73 | 19% |
| 2006 | 23 | 4% |
| 2005 | 35 | 9% |
| 2004 | 46 | 10% |
| 2003 | 35 | 9% |
| 2002 | 51 | 11% |
| 2001 | 30 | 7% |
| 2000 | 51 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Tundra
171 complaintsBrakes
116 complaintsSuspension
84 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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