2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER
The 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (3 complaints), Suspension (2 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PG01200 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT LICENSE PLATE INSTALLATION TO PREVENT LICENSE PLATE RATTLE AND DEFORMATION ON 2001 MODEL YEAR TACOMA 4X4 AND PRERUNNER. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA PRERUNNER
- 1997 TOYOTA PRERUNNER — 3 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA PRERUNNER — 2 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA PRERUNNER — 8 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA PRERUNNER (current)
- 2002 TOYOTA PRERUNNER — 9 complaints
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