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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Toyota Prerunner Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2001 Toyota Prerunner with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (4) and the suspension (3). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2002 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Prerunner year, for its age
#213 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Toyota Prerunner problems
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No recalls for the 2001 Toyota Prerunner
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Toyota Prerunner. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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7 complaints about the 2001 Toyota Prerunner
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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
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.
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
Frame is heavily corroded , some rust perforation exists. Toyota has extended frame rust coverage for '95 to '00. I drive an '01.*Tr
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.
Toyota Prerunner: every year compared
All Prerunner years2001 Toyota Prerunner vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Toyota Prerunner | 7 | 0 | C | |
| 2001 Toyota Sequoia | 530 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Toyota Camry | 330 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Toyota RAV4 | 314 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Toyota 4RUNNER | 190 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Toyota Sienna | 185 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Toyota Prius | 170 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Toyota Avalon | 139 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Toyota Corolla | 138 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Toyota Prerunner
Does the 2001 Toyota Prerunner have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Toyota Prerunner right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Prerunner?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (4), suspension (3), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Toyota Prerunner had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 21, 2005 and the latest on February 18, 2016. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Toyota Prerunner a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Toyota Prerunner year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota Prerunner years have the most complaints?
1999 (7), 2001 (7), 2002 (6). See every Toyota Prerunner year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Toyota Prerunner has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data