Dt: the consumer stated that his 2001 toyota tacoma was traveling at 35 MPH when the tire started making noise. Vehicle pulled to the right when the consumer pulled over to check the problem. Discovered that the lower ball joint broke. The consumer called toyota and was told that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN, although it had the same problem as mentioned in the recall. The location of the ball joint was the passenger side front ball joint. The consumer was having that fixed today. Toyota offered no free remedy to the consumer.*ak updated 11/2/2005.
2001 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints
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Dt: the contact stated there was a toyota recall on 2004-2004 toyota tacomas regarding the frontal ball joints. The consumer has a 2001 toyota tacoma which did not fall under the recall campaign, but the consumer had to replace both front ball joints on june 8, 2004. There was a vibration and a rubbing noise coming from the front end of vehicle. This was the same problem that was stated in the recall. The consumer contacted the manufacturer; they opened a case and did provide the consumer with case number 200508100951. *ak the rotors and pads were replaced.
My 2001 toyota tacoma was involved in a accident. At the trial the accident reconstruction person said he could not understand why the crash happened that it looked like some one had yanked the wheel very hard. The trial was for manslaughter and it took place before the recall. The truck was never inspected by a mechanic. I feel this was the cause for the accident.
Dt: without warning the vehicle started to shift to the right and the front tires were wearing too fast, and driver's side tire was swollen. Caller stated all the tires were affected. Dealer couldn't tell if this vehicle was in recall. Caller said could not get in touch with manufacturer. Recall was on ball joints, but the manufacturer has not yet contacted vehicle's owners.
Dt: contact states driver's side front ball joint fell off, causing the wheel to come off. This specific vehicle does not fall under the toyota recall campaign.
While driving on an interstate at 60 - 65 MPH, a loud sound was heard from the rear of the vehicle and the handling became very difficult. The vehicle was pulled to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the toyota dealership in las cruces, nm. Investigation from the dealer was the u-bolt that connected the leaf springs to the axle came off and damaged the rear differential, the rear wheel & tire and possibly the front tire. The dealer contacted the toyota care representative and they responded that this was a case of the failure of a fastener and was not considered to be a mechanical defect of the vehicle. As of this report the vehicle was not repaired.
2001 toyota tacoma prerunner 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, automatic extra cab 30,000 miles right side upper and lower ball joints failed at freeway speed causing wheel and brake assembly to fold under vehicle. This resulted in loss of control and loss of braking and severe damage to vehicle.
The vehicle had been to the dealership several times to correct a defect in the transmission when consumer would make an attempt to stop, the dealer informed consumer the condition was due to a slip joint in the drive shaft which needed to be lubricated and was a normal maintenance issue, but also stated the condition was due to the drive shaft seizing up, the shocks and rear brakes was replaced.
Consumer was traveling 55mph on highway and there was a noise located in rear end. Dealership replaced rear end. Consumer's son was traveling on highway, a deer ran in front of him, he applied brakes and lost control of vehicle/ ran into a tree. Vehicle was totaled. Dealership was aware of problem. Driver's side airbag deployed after he was climbing out of vehicle.
While driving in wet conditions on an interstate the truck hydroplaned and spun out of control causing it to leave the roadway and flip over twice landing on the cab. Neither airbag deployed. Only occupant, driver, sustained only very minor injuries.
Payload rated at 1674/lbs according to the sales brochure and saleman. We advised the truck will be used for deliveries of 600-1200/lbs. Loaded 800/lbs and the truck suspension is at its full travel. The truck seems very unsafe to drive with more than a 500/lb payload.
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