2001 Toyota Tacoma transmission problems

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · IN

My tacoma has been in a couple times for timing belt replacement and has been inspected for rust but nothing was ever done or said about it needing anything done. While driving down the street I noticed that when I slowed down my lifted and when I accelerated my bed lowered. I pulled off to find that my frames has rusted apart in front of rear leaf spring. Toyota corporate was called and they said nothing can be done?

Filed Jan 22, 2016 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While operating the vehicle, a loud noise was present coming from the rear end. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle and drive train had no oil present, which caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.

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 Mar 22, 2013 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · ME

Loud noise coming from the rear end. It appears the differential case rotted out leaving the rear end with no gear fluid. When they replaced the frame (as it rotted out to)... They shoud have replaced the differential housing. Lucky this happen around town and not on the highway. I can imagine what would have happened if the differential blew apart at high speed (with flying metal and no control of acceleration if needed to avoid or cause an accident). I called toyota car care and they said they would go in half on the repair and get back to me in a few days with the details. They didn't... I called them a few days later and they said they couldn't help me. Looked to be a +/- $2,000 repair.

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle differential was completely corroded and leaking oil. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 76,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2010 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, and during the repair they discovered that the rear differential housing was leaking and exhibited substantial rust. The technician stated that the failure was a common defect. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. Updated 02/17/11*lj updated 05/11/11

Filed Aug 12, 2010 · Suspension, Transmission · 90,000 miles · CA

2001 toyota tacoma replaced rear axle bearing twice already truck has less 90000 miles. In both incidents it has ruined the internal parts of the axles causing damage to the carrier case. I bought a 3 rd trd axle at a wrecking yard to find the same problem in that axle. I was fortunate I was not involved in a accident. The rear axle could of locked up on the highway causing a serious accident or death related to axle failure.

Filed Nov 11, 2009 · Body, Transmission · 121,790 miles · NY

Rusty leaky diff problem the oil leaks constantly. I called the toyota dealer and they said there is no recall and nothing they will do about it at this time.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Transmission · 70,026 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH a noise was heard that gradually became louder. Without warning, the wheels locked up. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road. It was towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the transfer case locked up and needed to be replaced. There was no sin of a leak prior to the failure. Updated 08//25/06.

Filed Jan 27, 2005 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · AZ

2001 tacoma 2 wheel drive 4 door pre runner. Have had a horrible "clunk when I realease brakes. The whole truck jerks and the transmission shift lever jumps about 3 inches. Took it to precision toyota in tucson and was told it is called axle wrap. I did some reasearch on axle wrap and basically it is worn out rear springs. The only thing I have carried in the truck heavy is my 200 lb. Motorcycle. The truck has high mileage and is all interstate driving. The problem is getting worse and have seen another complaint here. I am worried what kind of damage it is doing to the whole drive train. What's going to "snap"?