2001 Toyota Tundra steering problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Toyota Tundra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 “Closer Look Vehicle Check,” which includes checking steering, suspension, and wheels. Their inspection report marked the steering system…”
filed Oct 5, 2025
“Frame rot holes and parts of frame rotted thu also power sterring rack and all lines leaking thu pump ran out of fluid also the frame on drivers side at ft mount for step rail holes right thu frame and at front le4ft frome ral hole big hole”
filed Aug 31, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Tundra | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 Tundra | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 Tundra | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 Tundra | 8 | 2% |
| 2021 Tundra | 2 | 9% |
| 2020 Tundra | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 Tundra | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 Tundra | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 Tundra | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 Tundra | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 Tundra | 2 | 4% |
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.