2001 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6
5TESN92N21Z878568
Vehicle history report for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6 (VIN 5TESN92N21Z878568). Black, pickup, 3.4L 6-cyl 190 hp, gasoline. 132,872 mi reported. Registered in Ga. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2001 Toyota Tacoma.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 413 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 413
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Lower ball joint separated from knuckle and it says 0 recalls repaired i want it replaced because there oem they were never replaced when recalled
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11688720STRUCTURE
We purchased a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner from a used car lot in Omaha NE. We have had it for 3 months and recently had a mechanic look over the vehicle for repairs. The mechanic indicated the frame is rusted through and the truck is unsafe to drive. The mechanic indicated that there was a recall on the frames possibly, so we followed up with Toyota. Toyot…
NHTSA ODI #11616924UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My Toyota truck frame is rusted with big holes and could break in two at any time.
NHTSA ODI #11589208STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under recall for corrosion underneath the vehicle. The contact became aware that there was corrosion underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and rust protection was sprayed on the corrosion but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer w…
NHTSA ODI #11543254SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact swerved to the left to avoid another vehicle and the steering had stiff. The contact stated that the front driver’s side wheel then collapsed inside the wheel well. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle skidded off the highway and onto …
NHTSA ODI #11534137FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Front part of fuel tank dropped apparently due to corrosion. Electrical and fluid connections to fuel tank were disconnected when the tank dropped. Negligible fuel spill. Vehicle was towed from the scene. Driving on dirt road at the time.
NHTSA ODI #11515096SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
The complete chassis frame under the vehicle, contains a lot of rust and holes due to corrosion. Some years ago, a Toyota dealership asked me to bring the vehicle in to one of their dealerships, where an undercoating was painted on the frame surface. However, the coating is worn away and the rust is visible again and this time there are even more deteriorati…
NHTSA ODI #11476592UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 2001 Toyota Tacoma New Replacement Frame Rusted, it is available for inspection. - The frame is rusted to the point you can push your finger through it, failure concern while driving. -The local Toyota dealership and corporate office, states the vehicle is not covered in any way. - At this time the vehicle has not been inspected due to dealership stating t…
NHTSA ODI #11458584+ 405 more complaints on record.
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5TESN92N21Z878568 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2001 Toyota Tacoma.
Does the 2001 Toyota Tacoma have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2001 Toyota Tacoma?
Comparable 2001 Toyota Tacoma listings run roughly $3,500–$14,995, typically around $8,990 (from 37 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2001 Toyota Tacoma get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2001 Toyota Tacoma at about 18 mpg combined (17 city / 20 highway).
Data last checked 2 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.