2001 Toyota Tundra Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 415 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 172,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Toyota Tundra, 2% of the 415 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 172,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Accelerating on an on-ramp to go on the freeway, a massive bump was felt. I lost control of the car using momentum and difficult steering to get me to the side of the freeway. I discovered the wheel was disengaged and was only attached by the brake line. Mechanic inspected the damage and said the ball joint broke off causing the wheel to be disengaged.”
NHTSA complaint #10650871, filed 2014-10, 199,500 miles“I left my driveway to do some errands and when I returned I thought someone had thrown an old tire on my property. To my dismay I quickly realized it was my spare tire with the rotted hoist still frozen to the inside of the rim. I had already taken my truck to a dealer for under carriage rotting recall. Thank god this didn't happen at any other time, it could have killed people. I do a lot of highway driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10723130, filed 2015-06, 178,000 miles“Bought truck new in 8/2001. Brought truck to dealer when it was recalled for rust in 2012 and was told rust wasn't bad enough to do anything. Brought truck back to dealer multiple times after 2012 (last in 11/18) and was told everything was fine on each occasion. In 8/2019 I heard a squeak from undercarriage and when I looked, the spare tire crossmember was hanging down and the right side upper shock mount was completely rusted through and the top of the shock was rubbing against the bottom of the truck bed (top shock mount was completely rusted away). …”
NHTSA complaint #11254476, filed 2019-09, 167,000 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 miles“Vehicle was driving roughly and consumer was able to pull over. Consumer noticed that the right passenger's side wheel collapsed inward. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both driver's side and passenger's side ball joints needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the lower ball joint failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10103540, filed 2005-01, 101,382 milesRelated recalls
- 02V129000May 1, 2002On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2000–2002, Sequoia 2001–2002
Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 5% |
| 2024 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 9% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 6 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology