2001 Toyota Tundra engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Toyota Tundra — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The toyota safety recall work done in 2012 to treated my vehicles frame to prevent rust perforation has failed. During nh state inspection areas where the frame had rusted through were identified. These areas had been treated under toyota's guidance and at their expense. Due to frame rust…”
filed Aug 10, 2015
“Noticed oil in drive way looked under truck and notice my steering rack was leaking and stabilizer links were rusted off. Took to mechanic for repairs and he informed me my whole exhaust was rusted as well as the body. Took to a toyota dealership back in 2009 for body rust recall and was told it…”
filed Jan 17, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Tundra | 17 | 5% |
| 2023 Tundra | 42 | 11% |
| 2022 Tundra | 36 | 9% |
| 2014 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Tundra | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Tundra | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 Tundra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Tundra | 19 | 6% |
| 2007 Tundra | 31 | 8% |
| 2006 Tundra | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Toyota Tundra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.