Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2001 Toyota Prerunner peaked in 2005, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2001 Toyota Prerunner
Pickup, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 21, 2005 to Feb 18, 2016.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints7Below the median 2001 pickup
Severity index14.32001 pickups average 14.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
57% of complaints about the 2001 Toyota Prerunner name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2001 Toyota Prerunner
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2001 Toyota Prerunner
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 18, 2016Failure Mar 5, 2015159,765 milesPeoria, AZPower train, Steering, Suspension
MY DAUGHTER WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE BALL JOINT BROKE AWAY, THE LEFT SIDE TIRE SNAPPED OFF. IT WAS STILL STUCK TO THE BRAKE ROTOR AND SUSPENSION. IT RUINED THE BRAKE ALSO. THE TOW TRUCK EVEN HAD PROBLEMS PICKING IT UP.2ND THE REAR END SEAL HAS BROKE AWAY AND LEAKED ALL THE WAY OVER TO THE BRAKE. THE TIRES NOW LOCK UP WHEN TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD.
NHTSA complaint 10836819 - Filed Jun 29, 2015Failure Jun 29, 2015205,281 milesSaint Paul, MNBody, Suspension, Unknown or other
TOOK MY TACOMA IN TODAY FOR SPARE TIRE RECALL. WORK WAS DENIED DUE TO FRAME RUST. I DID NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICES BEFOREHAND UNTIL THIS ONE. I FEEL MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE OWNED MY TACOMA SINCE 2003.
NHTSA complaint 10731133 - Filed Aug 21, 2014Failure Aug 19, 2014161,365 milesMonticello, INBody
FRAME IS RUSTED AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. TOYOTA ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY FOR 15 YEAR FRAME WARRANTY AND EVEN BOUGHT BACK TRUCKS FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THE WARRANTY DID NOT GET EXTENDED BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS NOT UNDERCOATED IN 2011 TO EXTEND THIS 15 YEAR WARRANTY. TOYOTA OWNERS BEWARE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME ANYTHING IN WRITING TO SUPPORT THIS. THEY DO NOT WANT ME TO USE AGAINST THEM. UNSAFE AND THEY ARE NOT WANTING TO HELP. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10627283 - Filed Dec 30, 2013Failure Dec 26, 2013140,000 milesHuntley, ILBody
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD DETERIORATED, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA complaint 10557882 - Filed Jun 10, 2009Failure Jul 4, 200879,000 milesHesteria, CAFrontalCrash1 injured
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH, A VEHICLE TRAVELING 80 MPH CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NOT THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000. UPDATED 6/29/09 *CN UPDATED 06/30/09.*JB
NHTSA complaint 10273461 - Filed Aug 24, 2008Failure Aug 17, 20081 milesClawsom, MIFrame and members
FRAME IS HEAVILY CORRODED , SOME RUST PERFORATION EXISTS. TOYOTA HAS EXTENDED FRAME RUST COVERAGE FOR '95 TO '00. I DRIVE AN '01.*TR
NHTSA complaint 10239547 - Filed Jun 21, 2005Failure Jun 12, 2005Harrisburg, ARFront
DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOINT FELL OFF RESULTING IN THE ENTIRE WHEEL COMING OFF. THERE WAS NO FORWARNING OF THIS GOING TO OCCUR. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER THEY REPLACED THE LOWER & UPPER BALLJOINTS AND THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT. ALSO, THEY REPLACED A TIRE AND REPLACED A BRAKE HOSE. THEY SAID TO BRING IT BACK IN JULY AND THEY WOULD REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS AGAIN?! THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER DRIVEN WORSE THAN IT DOES NOW. SINCE GETTING IT BACK FROM REPAIRS IT SHIMMYS AND SHAKES SEVERLY AND DOES NOT FELL SAFE.
NHTSA complaint 10126079
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- T-PANT-2024-004- Mar 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website. - Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests … - T-PG007-01 May 4, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Replacement vin plates. - T-PG002-91 Jan 18, 1991 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product general information. - Toyota Safety Re Mar 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements - Safety Recall an Jul 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update on Technician Certification Requirements. - TC13-019 Aug 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. - 05015 Jun 27, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 50J - PHASE I - FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENESS CAUSING INCREASED STEERING, EFFORT, REDUCED VEHICLE SELF-CENTERING, AND NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT - PG01200 Jul 21, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT LICENSE PLATE INSTALLATION TO PREVENT LICENSE PLATE RATTLE AND DEFORMATION ON 2001 MODEL YEAR TACOMA 4X4 AND PRERUNNER. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.