There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Toyota Prerunner, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Toyota Prerunner problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Structure | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 3
- Suspension › Front — 1
- Structure › Frame and Members — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 159,765 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Toyota Prerunner complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 159,765 miles · reported Feb 18, 2016
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.
Structure · at 205,281 miles · reported Jun 29, 2015
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.
Structure · at 161,365 miles · reported Aug 21, 2014
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.
Structure · at 140,000 miles · reported Dec 30, 2013
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.
Air Bags · at 79,000 miles · reported Jun 10, 2009
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 updated 06/30/09.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Toyota Prerunner have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Toyota Prerunner as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Toyota Prerunner?
Owners report structure problems most often (4 reports), followed by suspension (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 159,765 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.