2001 Toyota Tundra consumer reviews

Toyota quality is superior. 18 years ownership of 2 and will buy again. Want well over 200,000 miles? Drive a Toyota. Love my Toyotas! Or, why not buy 2! Haha!

Bought 2001 V-6, 5-speed SR5 new Dec 2000. 180K and still drives well. No major problems - has been well maintained by excellent mechanic. Both CConverters need to be replaced, but haven't done it with no apparent problems for 2+ yrs. This truck has served me better than any other vehicle I have ever owned - I have been driving for nearly 50 yrs. I hope to have it until I am done driving.

I recently sold this truck to purchase a 2018 Tundra. My 01 was an amazing truck...241,000 and it drove and ran like a truck with far less miles. I let the truck sell it self. An employee of the shop where I had the truck serviced bought the truck. I would highly recommend a 2001-2005 Tundra.

First-gen Tundras are only a little bigger than a Tacoma you would buy today, but they can still carry/tow the weight of a full-size truck. I bought mine in 2011 with 100K miles on it (two previous owners, and the second owner had used it as a secondary, towing vehicle). It's currently at 170K miles, and used primarily for commuting, but with some off-road driving and towing (horse trailer). Frame was recalled and replaced in 2012. Otherwise (besides regular maintenance), I estimate that I've dropped about $500-$1000 into it once a year (rack and pinion, front inner and outer tie rods and brake lines, rear shocks, U joint, and one leaf spring -- mostly due to rust -- thanks Ohio!). On one hand, I've put below average mileage on it (around 10,000 miles/year), but on the other hand it is a work truck, so there has been a fair amount of off-road driving while on the job. Currently the 4wd doesn't work, which I need to get to the bottom of: I believe it is an actuator that needs to be replaced (either the 4wd actuator or the automatic differential actuator, which is different). I haven't had time to fix that yet, but also I've never gotten it stuck, even without the 4wd working. From reading forums it seems that actuator failure (one or both of the actuators) is fairly common. For a full-size pickup it gets really good gas mileage (I get an average of 16-17mpg, and probably do about 60/40 city/highway driving). When pulling a trailer, the mileage goes down, but there's no lack of power (pulling a horse trailer with one horse in it). The front seat is very comfortable for long trips, but the back seat (access cab with clamshell/suicide doors) is really only suited for children or small adults (the average adult _can_ fit in the back seat, but it's not very comfortable for much more than a short trip).

I has plenty of leg room and the bed is large enough to carry work tools . I gets good gas mileage as well

Wouldn't be afraid to start anywhere in this vehicle despight it's high mileage. The V8 engine uses no oil and has plenty of power if you call on it.

This car has been in the family the longest and has been through almost everyone and still runs like a champ.

This is an all-around excellent vehicle to have. The fact that it packs a strong 4.7L V8 and one of the most reliable engines for its class, it simply can't be beaten.

I bought my 2001 Tundra 4x4 Limited used about 5 years ago. Now with 134,000 miles on it, it still runs and rides really smooth and quiet. I use it on a lot of rough gravel and pot-holed roads and it doesn't have any rattles or squeaks, which I find pretty amazing. I also tow a 4,500 Lb. travel trailer with it and the only time I wish it had a little more power is when going up steep grades in the mountains. But it always gets us where we're going and tows like a breeze otherwise. I had an oxygen sensor go out once and had a very slow leak at the water pump gasket which I had fixed, and that's been it except for the exhaust manifold leak that is common on almost all of the 4.7 liter engines. I can live with that. Changed the timing belt at 90,000 as required too. Absolutely great truck that's capable and with a comfortable ride!

Thanks guys for giving my family such a great deal, my husband loves the truck it was great doing business with you. Thanks for working with us we will make sure to keep an eye on your inventory when we need something else.