2001 Toyota Tacoma service brakes, hydraulic problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Toyota Tacoma — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the brakes would not respond causing him to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The passenger in the second vehicle sustained neck and back injuries although the contact was not injured. The…”
filed Aug 21, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The emergency/parking brake would not engage. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection. The mechanic discovered corrosion on the frame and the brake linkage. He then added that the vehicle was non-repairable. The current and failure…”
filed Nov 25, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 15 | 11% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Tacoma | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Tacoma | 13 | 4% |
| 2009 Tacoma | 17 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Toyota Tacoma
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.