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2001 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems

81 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 173,000. 8 crashes reported.

owner complaints
81
of this car's complaints
20%
typical mileage
173,000
crashes
8
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Front: control arm: lower ball joint
    11
  • Rear
    3
  • Front: control arm: upper ball joint
    3
  • Front
    2
  • Rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
    1
  • Rear: shock absorber
    1
  • Front: control arm
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Tacoma suspension problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Toyota Tacoma suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 35

Related recalls

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported May 17, 2005 · 768,379 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
Risk
The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 05V225000 · Recall details

What 2001 Toyota Tacoma owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 21, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · FL · crash

Lower ball joint separated from knuckle and it says 0 recalls repaired i want it replaced because there oem they were never replaced when recalled

Filed Jul 24, 2023 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact swerved to the left to avoid another vehicle and the steering had stiff. The contact stated that the front driver’s side wheel then collapsed inside the wheel well. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle skidded off the highway and onto the right shoulder. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light then illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V225000 (Suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2022 · Body, Suspension · MD

The complete chassis frame under the vehicle, contains a lot of rust and holes due to corrosion. Some years ago, a Toyota dealership asked me to bring the vehicle in to one of their dealerships, where an undercoating was painted on the frame surface. However, the coating is worn away and the rust is visible again and this time there are even more deterioration.

Filed Mar 11, 2022 · Suspension · IL

My frame is completely rusted and all the capomintes are also. I cant change anything put because of it. My leaf springs are shot where they are mounted to the frame. Is weaking which is moving my back axle off balance. My front ailment is completely off. I and dreak anything lose to fix the issue's. It feels like they completely forgot to spray my frame on my truck

Filed Dec 13, 2021 · Suspension · MA

Excessive frame rust

Filed Feb 25, 2021 · Body, Steering · IL

I see that my frame is cracking. So I looked it up. And found multiple recalls on the tuck. I noticed that I have a very sloppy steering wheel. It said that was a recall too. I'm don't no if previous owner had anything recalled.

Filed Feb 14, 2021 · Body, Seat belts · CO

My frame is completely rusted and all the capomintes are also. I cant change anything put because of it. My leaf springs are shot where they are mounted to the frame. Is weaking which is moving my back axle off balance. My front ailment is completely off. I and dreak anything lose to fix the issue's. It feels like they completely forgot to spray my frame on my truck

Filed Jan 26, 2021 · Body, Suspension · 146,000 miles · NY

I brought my 2001 toyota tacoma for an inspection in january 2020 and discovered the frame was rotted and it is unsafe to drive. I contacted empire toyota service and was told that the campaign to fix this issue expired several years ago and I would have to pay to have this fixed. I was never notified of this campaign nor was my husband who was the previous owner. I have discovered that many other tacoma owners are in the same predicament. This is an expensive fix that I cannot afford. Toyota needs to step up and make this a recall to be fixed regardless of timeframe.

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 75,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle's subframe felt loose underneath. The contact noticed rust and corrosion underneath the wheel well and on the subframe of the vehicle. Riverhead toyota (1655 route 58 (old country road), riverhead, ny 11901 (631) 727-7722) inspected the vehicle and stated the vehicle was not safe to be driven and that the subframe needed to be replaced. The contact was informed of a special program to the replace the subframe back in 01/2016 which expired. The contact had not received the notification. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer provided the contact with a case number and promised a callback. The vehicle was still unrepaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 256,000 miles · MD

I'm writing you because I had my 2001 tacoma inspected for the frame rust recall in 2010. At that time I was told that my truck would be sprayed with an inhibitor to prevent rust. The vehicle frame has since rusted and is unsafe to drive. The spray inhibitor obviously did not work or was applied incorrectly. The vehicle started showing these signs while drivinh.

Questions about the 2001 Toyota Tacoma suspension

Does the 2001 Toyota Tacoma have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 81 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 20% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 173,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Tacoma suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 05V225000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota Tacoma have bad suspension?

The Toyota Tacoma model years with the most suspension complaints are 2006 (154 complaints), 2005 (137 complaints) and 2008 (125 complaints).

Other 2001 Toyota Tacoma problems

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