Under moderate acceleration while turning left, the vehicle surged and continued to accelerate unintentionally. Forceful braking was applied to avoid an accident and gradually slow the vehicle.
2001 Toyota Tacoma acceleration problems
11 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Tacoma acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2001 Toyota Tacoma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently causing the vehicle to crash into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
At speed above 60 MPH ,while the cruise control is on brake pedal is very hard and no response,and all the time brake is week at speed above 30mph.very dangerous.
Gas pedal sticks. Notified toyota 9/26/11 who stated there is no recall and they would not take care of the problem. Case number [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving at a speed of 6 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the contact had her foot depressing the brakes. She was unable to stop the unattended acceleration and proceeded to crash into her home. The contact suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs and a diagnosis of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. Updated 07/19/10. *lj updated 07/23/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While the contact was driving 15-30 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the RPM's to redline. The contact turned the vehicle off in order to stop it from accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact had the idle air control valve replaced at 29,060 miles. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 34000. Updated 4/7/2010 *cn the check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor. Also, the frame had severe rust. Updated 08/24/10
I was backing out of a store in san carlos mexico. I started the truck, applied the brake and put the truck into reverse. The truck accelated backward out of control and struck a cement post in the parking lot and came to a stop. The engine continued to increase in rpms. I tried to put the truck into park. The gear shift moved and the truck began to accelerate forward. The brake was unresponsive and the engine continued to increase in rpms. The truck accelerated forward out of control jumping a parking curb and crashed into the front of the store. The airbags deployed. The front passenger sustained a fractured foot. One of the rear passengers suffered a contusion to her forehead. There was significant damage done to the front end of the truck and damage done to the store front. I have not been able to assess the damage to the truck or investigate the cause of the accident because the truck is still being held in mexico by the authorities. Dt
Has been in shop (11)times. Mr
While making a turn at a low speeds and on a flat surface, the vehicle will accelerate with no warning, causing consumer to have an accident. Dealer notified. *ak while making a turn the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle ant hit a fence, as a result all 3 occupants sustained injuries.
While consumer was approaching a parking area he slowed down to turn at less that 10 miles per hour, placed his foot on the brake pedal to enter a parking place, the engine RPM increased to approximately 20 miles per hour, consumer was unable to stop the vehicle, the consumer then collided with a parked vehicle, consumer sustained injuries and extensive damage to his vehicle and the other vehicle driver also was injured.
Questions about the 2001 Toyota Tacoma acceleration
Does the 2001 Toyota Tacoma have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the acceleration of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Toyota Tacoma acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Tacoma acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Tacoma have the most acceleration problems?
The Toyota Tacoma model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2006 (147 complaints), 2007 (108 complaints) and 2005 (93 complaints).
Other 2001 Toyota Tacoma problems
Body 228Suspension 81Brakes 22Airbags 20Steering 20Transmission 15Tires 13Fuel system 7Wheels 7Engine 5Seat belts 5Electrical 4Seats 3Locks 2Visibility 1
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