2001 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2001 Toyota Tundra, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 132,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (37% of reports).
- 84suspension complaints
- 132,000median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joint: mentioned in 31 of 84 complaints (37%)
- Side wheel: mentioned in 8 of 84 complaints (10%)
- Spare tire: mentioned in 7 of 84 complaints (8%)
- Front suspension: mentioned in 6 of 84 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 84 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Toyota Tundra suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Tundra | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Tundra | 7 | 2% | 27,142 |
| 2022 Tundra | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Tundra | 2 | 4% | 15 |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Tundra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Tundra | 3 | 3% | 8,500 |
| 2014 Tundra | 3 | 3% | 2,118 |
| 2013 Tundra | 3 | 4% | 34,000 |
| 2012 Tundra | 4 | 3% | 90,627 |
| 2011 Tundra | 5 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2010 Tundra | 31 | 19% | 87,000 |
| 2009 Tundra | 2 | 5% | 35,989 |
| 2008 Tundra | 29 | 9% | 1,000 |
| 2007 Tundra | 57 | 15% | 1,800 |
| 2006 Tundra | 91 | 17% | 116,000 |
| 2005 Tundra | 76 | 20% | 118,000 |
| 2004 Tundra | 152 | 33% | 88,733 |
| 2003 Tundra | 63 | 16% | 108,000 |
| 2002 Tundra | 81 | 17% | 110,000 |
| 2001 Tundra | 84 | 20% | 132,000 |
| 2000 Tundra | 100 | 10% | 124,302 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2001 Toyota Tundra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
There is an unresolved body corrosion recall that has not been addressed in over a year, despite receiving an invoice from the dealership. I will attach the invoice that lists all the parts ordered for the remedy of this recall.
On September 4, 2025, I brought my 2001 Toyota Tundra to Midas at 5325 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002 for an oil change and inspection. Midas advertises a âCloser Look Vehicle Check,â which includes checking steering, suspension, and wheels. Their inspection report marked the steering…
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started making a metallic cracking sound, and the steering wheel was pulling to the right. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Toyota Tundras have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about suspension for the 2001 Toyota Tundra (20% of the 415 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Tundra suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 132,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2001 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 31 of 84 complaints, followed by “side wheel” (8).
Other 2001 Toyota Tundra problems
See all 2001 Toyota Tundra problems or suspension problems across all Tundra years.