2001 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Brakes · 143,000 miles · CA

Our 2001 toyota tacoma 4wd double cab (with 143,000 miles and excellent condition) ABS control unit failed sometimes in early jan 2020. After we searched for replacement part on toyota dealers' websites, they showed "this product is no longer available." our shop searched and was told by toyota dealers the same thing. I contacted dealers and they said nothing they could do but to contact toyota motor north america in plano, texas. We along with our shop searched for used/recycled part across america. We found one from oregon but it did not work after installation. March 17, 2020, we contacted toyota in plano, texas, with a letter to chris nielsen, executive vice president of products support & chief quality officer, about this ABS control unit with a "safety issue" as my family and 10 of thousands of other toyota owners who had stuck or have been stuck with this "safety issue." toyota responded march 27, 30, 31, april 6, 8, but refused to address the "safety issue." finally, on april 9, toyota said there was nothing they could do. When I asked if we, along with thousand of other toyota owners are stuck with this "safety issue"? Toyota responded by saying we got there phone number and address if we have other questions. Meanwhile, on april 3, 2020, we found a second unit, but it again failed after 2 months. These are expensive units even a used one and it was very expensive to install and to uninstall. Most importantly, we and thousand of other toyota owners across america are stuck with this "safety issue" because no part was available anywhere within us. It is not just 2001 as other years used the same part. Toyota knew long ago and decided not to produce them anymore and that is why people across america are stuck with this, known or unknown. I would not be surprised if there have been fatalities involved this ABS control unit but no one knew about it.

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · Body, Brakes · 300,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic because the emergency brake cable was damaged. When the vehicle was mounted onto the lift, the frame fractured in between the cabin and the bed of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was too old and all recalls had expired. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 169,970 miles · AL

Rust seems to be coming off by the handfuls and pieces thick enough that I am concerned. I looked under my truck and among other things, metal lines (brake, steering, not sure), the gas tank, and steering linkage became my biggest concern. By the thickness of rust I have gotten from my vehicle I am certain it is not surface rust. How much will something rust before it becomes a failure, especially with a line under pressure such as brake lines? The last time I filled up I noticed gas leaking on the concrete. I am not sure if it is coming from the tank itself or not.

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Brakes, Suspension · 148,330 miles · TX

While driving heard a skidding sound, look under truck lost trd plates, rotted became lose and fell. Under carriage corroded.

Filed Aug 21, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 61,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the brakes would not respond causing him to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The passenger in the second vehicle sustained neck and back injuries although the contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the brakes had failed because the strut and shock had dismounted from the vehicle due to severe rust on the driver's side under carriage. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer's recall where the under carriage was treated with a anti-corrosion coating. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the recall had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2013 · Brakes · 96,000 miles · IN

The brakes failed due to loss of hydraulic fluid. This occurred suddenly. The steel hydraulic brake line has corroded and ruptured within an inch of where it connects to the brake bias valve near the left rear wheel. Upon inspection of the area around the brake bias valve, the bias valve itself, the bolts securing the bias valve, and the brake lines severe corrosion was observed. The inspector who has 35 years of experience working on toyotas regards this corrosion as abnormal for any vehicle of this age. The vehicle's frame was coated with a substance that is supposed to prevent corrosion under a toyota recall in oct. 2010. This substance was sprayed on the brake line which ruptured as well. The inspector feels that the coating is actually accelerating the corrosion. The inspector observed the coating pealing off of the truck's frame in large sheets.

Filed Feb 9, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 223,079 miles · CA · crash

I had made a left turn onto freeway entrance ramp, started accelerating to get up to speed. At approximately 30mph there was a loud bang/pop noise and the vehicle front left dropped down. I hung on to try and keep vehicle under control as it took an sharp left hand turn towards a pole. Even though the brake pedal went to the floor I was able to some how get the vehicle stopped before the passenger side hit the pole where my 1 year old daughter was riding. I had the truck checked for recalls in late 2008 when I purchased it. The report said ball joint recall was VIN # specific and that this truck was not in the VIN range. After the incident happened, I called toyota hotline for assistance and even though this is the same condition, and part that is failing on the vehicles in range they said, "that sense the recall is VIN specific, there's nothing we can do, and we can't just add a vehicle to the recall". So, now I'm stuck with a wrecked vehicle, but very thankful that I didn't hit the pole where my daughter was sitting. This needs to be addressed and all tacoma's that contain this style ball joint be fixed before some one does get killed.

Filed Jan 16, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 11,900 miles · NJ

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.

Filed May 15, 2012 · Brakes, Suspension · 129,660 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma sr 5 extended cab. The contact was driving 3-4 MPH when the vehicle drove over a road bump and the lower ball joint proceeded to detached from the passenger side front tire. The vehicle then unexpectedly drifted forward three feet. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where it was confirmed that the lower ball joint detached and needed to be replaced, along with the brake line. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number:05v225000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure and current mileages were 129,660.

Filed Jul 8, 2010 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · VT

Emergency brake failure, the emergency brake on my 2001 toyota tacoma has seized for a second time. With the emergency brake seized it is not possible to operate the emergency brake. The design of the emergency braking system allows the system to seize due to corrosion at the location where the actuating lever meets the mounting block. I have previously had this repaired by the toyota dealer at a cost of $350 (2 mounting blocks@ $90.00 each and 1 hour labor per side to remove and replace mounting blocks and actuating lever(s). The protective rubber boot which should protect the joint between the lever and mounting block is located approx 1/8" from the joint, which provides no meaningful protection from water and salt I.e. Corrosion. Once a small amount of corrosion occurs the joint seizes and renders the emergency brake unusable.