general problems of the 2000 Toyota Tundra

Lower ball joints must be replaced under a recall. Toyota has told me to contact you to look into it for me and to ask them to recall the part in question for my vehicle. My VIN is a 2000 Tundra. Models from 2001-06 had a recall for lower ball joints. My truck has the exact same faulty part numbers as the later models. Part numbers are: 43340, 43330 for left and right. This part failing leads to catastrophic failures that causes the entire front end to fall to the ground and the wheels to smash into the fender wells. My truck has very low mileage and is starting to show signs of this failure. My biggest concern is safety especially with an older vehicle. A quick search on the internet will show you this happening to countless other 2000 Tundras. This vehicle has been well cared for but this doesn’t fall under routine maintenance when the part has these known issues. My case number with Toyota is under my name colby mackay and the file number is 230927002545. Thank you and feel free to reach out to me with more questions if you need to via email: colbymackay08@gmail. Com.

Front lower ball joint recall or lack thereof. There is a current recall for Toyota Tundras year 2002-2004 but does not include 2000-2001 that have lower ball joints of the same design. Mine failed and so have several others around the country. Many customers have reported that their respective dealerships will not cover the repairs due to a manufacturer failed lower ball joint. I have attached a photo of the result of what a failed ball joint looks like and when you combine that image with the hypothetical of traveling 65-70 mph the damage can then escalate to catastrophic or even death. Not only for passengers but for others traveling the same road. When the ball joint failed I was luckily traveling 25-30 mph to get on to the freeway, but it failed before I was at full highway speed. I spoke to the Toyota dealership here and they claim that the manufacturer did not include 2000-2001 year Tundra's, which is conclusive of the research I did previously. I also checked on the design of the ball joints and the design is identical between 2000-2002. Yet the dealer refuses to cover the cost of repair to the damage that has been caused by the faulty lower ball joint.

Frame recall - the frame originally received the crc coating from kerry Toyota during the frame recall (unknown recall number and time of application). The coating has failed and as a result the steering rack mounts have separated from the frame due to rust. The bolt and mounting point are still together, but broken from the crossmember. I was driving down the road when there was a sudden change in how the steering was operating. It was causing me to wonder around in my line. I felt I had very little control on the steering. Once I pulled over and looked under the truck, it was apparent as to what happened. There is also significant rust damage to the left and right front frame assembly where the main cross member is attached to the frame. This is also where main suspension components mount to the frame. I believe the crc coating has done nothing to prevent the rust from destroying the frame as it was destroyed from the inside out. There are other sub cross members suffering the same rust damage along the frame of the truck. There are two mounts where there is complete separation between the frame and crossmember.

Truck is very hard to steer at low speeds and doesn't correct when coming out of a turn. Streeing wants to freeze up when making a u turn. Ii've heard that the ball joints can snap and send the truck careening out of control. I bought this this truck specifically to have something safe for traveling long distances and cannot have a malfunction like this happen.

Driving home from work 1-28-2015 my 2000 Toyota Tundra,without warning the front driver side slammed to the ground sliding to a dead stop the tire jammed under the body of the truck,very frightening to think what if I was driving faster or if another car was coming towards you or from behind,after calling a tow truck and getting the vehicle off the ground we were able to see the ball joint failed.

My 2000 Tundra truck is denied a safety inspection for corrosion of the vehicle frame. Toyota corp limited recall time period 4-2010 to 2012 resulted in a deliberate failure and nullify effective repairs to the substandard materials used on the steering, suspension and vehicle frame integrity. I contact Toyota corp 1-800-331-4331, [xxx], supervisor case management dept. For help to address the n. H. T. S. A safety concerns and compliance agreement of 2010 with Toyota corp, 2000 Tundra recall. This letter is an official complaint to n. H. T. S. A requesting a follow up investigation base on Toyota corp failure to comply earnestly and an ineffective recall time period, to ensure public highway safety concerns of Toyota Tundra owners with vehicle defects needing a safety inspections of potential hazard of falling spare tire, fuel tank, defective ball joints, lower and upper control arms. Toyota corp "special service campaign" is ineffective and disingenuous. This is evidenced by the numerous online testimony data and complaints to the n. H. T. S. A. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Steering rack rusted, no power steering.

Both left and right connecting rods which connet the lower front control arms to the front torrison bar on my 2000 Toyota Tundra 4x4 have broken off where the rod extends through the torrison bar. This vehicle is used primarly for highway driving and has not been abused or driven abusivelly in rough terrain.

I had a 2000 Toyota Tundra shipped from massachusetts to where I live in montana. I bought it from a auto sales there whereby asking them before I even considered buying it if it had any rust issues. I was told no and the conversations I had throughout the dealing process I was confident that they were being upfront with me. I had it shipped to my son in denver and he shuttled it to me in sheridan, wyoming, where I picked it up and drove it home to montana. After inspecting it when I got home I was stunned to find the extent of the rust on the frame and various parts. One of the brackets that is welded to the frame that holds the steering stabilizer is almost gone. After talking to a friend of mine that owns a body shop he informed me about frame rust issues on earlier year Tundra's in certain parts of the country, massachusetts being one of them. He also informed me about recalls associated with this problem. After going online and reading on the Toyota website what the recall involves I am very sad to find it only talks about a rear crossmember that holds the spare tire. This doesn't come close to the extent of the rust on this frame and associated parts. This is my hard earned money and more importantly the fact not being able to trust people that you deal with has made this event a nightmare. Ii have to believe that there was a defect in the steel that Toyota used in these frames for the rust to be this bad.

The rust on my 2000 Tundra extends to more than just the rear cross member that my local dealer reported and Toyota is willing to replace. I looked under the truck today and a lot of the front end is rusted away. The steering rack has rusted to the point of having a hole in it that pumps power steering fluid onto the road. Very dangerous.

2000 Toyota Tundra with 120k miles in concord MA. Recently the vehicle was making a noise while turning or hitting a bump. Upon inspection found the frame has corroded so badly the torsion bar is no longer attached to the frame. The rear end leaf spring mounts are also close to the point of failure. Reported this to Toyota an received a case number (case #09102651), was told I would be contacted 3 days ago and have not been contacted yet. Also reported this to my local dealer, they said they should be contacted by Toyota with my case number, as of yet they have not been contacted either. The only repair will be a new undercarriage. This is my only vehicle.

I was told by service technician changing my oil that I had some very significant rust on the frame of my 2000 Tundra. I have been finding rust flakes on my garage floor and after reading about people having frame failures I contacted the Toyota customer center to see if there was any type of recall. They took my information and specifically asked if I had holes in the frame? Toyota representative was most cordial but explained that Toyota has not yet taken action to address how they might assist Tundra owners with this issue. I have scheduled an inspection for my Tundra's frame with a Toyota dealer for next week. There is rust on entire frame and it is very rusted on the springs and holders. Every welded joint has flaking and showing separating layers. I don't believe I will be towing or carrying heavy weight till I'm assured the rust ed parts have proper integrity to support weight and speeds. Tell everyone you know to with a 2000-2001 Tundra with rust to call Toyota!!!!!! and file a complaint here. Toyota wants to know, and we need some answers and assistance in making sure frames are safe.

My 2000 Toyota Tundra failed inspection due to frame rust. The steering rack rusted through and is no longer attached to the frame. I was told not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The frame has many areas that are in similar condition.

8/3/2009 - steering rack lost all fluid while driving on a highway. Able to maintain control, brought to mechanic who replaced steering rack. 09/08/2009 - front brake lines corroded thru and lost all brake fluid while driving,brought to mechanic who replaced front and rear brake lines as all required replacement. 09/11/2009 - shift cable failed (corrosion) - able to get off the road and towed to mechanic. Frame and underbody of this truck have excessive corrosion which led to these failures. The integrity and safety of this vehicle is questionable.

I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra. It suffers from severe frame and undercarriage rust. The rust and metal is literally flaking off in large sheets. My steering fluid lines corroded and burst causing loss of fluid and power steering at highway speeds last fall. This spring my rusted brake line burst and caused complete loss of brakes. My wife was coming out of a business onto a four lane highway. She had to drive it into a ditch to avert a t-bone collision on the main highway. I can hear unexplainable sounds from the rear frame area and my current mechanic tells me that the vehicle will not be inspected when due. I understand others have had similar problems and I want to assure you that there are many more out there just like me. The vehicle has otherwise been mechanically sound. Toyota has no recall notice and I have gone through there process before to no avail. There needs to be a recall insisted upon.

Toyota Tundra year 2000 original owner 129,000 miles frame under motor that steering rack attaches to rusted out to the point where Toyota says its unsafe to drive and sent pictures to Toyota to open a case. No program yet to fix or compensate owners at this time. Maybe in the future there will be not now when what do I do? need your help!.

I had to replace my power steering rack due to rust. This was done in July of 2008. When the service tech (actually all in shop) looked at it, they said they had never seen anything like it. The part was literally crumbling in their hands. Now in Nov. Of 2009, I read that Toyota is saying that this truck did not receive the proper rust protection when built. I am a long standing Toyota owner. This I hoped to handled in a way to make customers satisfied. Today I took my Tundra (limited 4x4 access cab) to the local dealer (byers in delaware, OH) where it was purchased. They inspected the truck and simply told me "it passed the perforation inspection". When I asked about the details, they repeated "it passed". As I had read where other owners were losing their spare tire, I asked if the spare was removed for the inspection. The service manager had to ask the tech. The reply was "I looked around and through it and 'it' passed". Overall, the rust inspection was graded against a simple "multi-point inspection report". There was no specific mention of the frame, steering rack, or cross member. One last time I asked about what would happen next as I thought Toyota was offering a corrosion treatment. All I was told was "it passed". I left not feeling happy or safe. Toyota and this dealership needs to focus on their customers. I have reviewed the frame problem on NHTSA, and found several steering rack complaints filed. I believe that the frame is only the beginning of the is rust problem, and that the steering rack and other parts should be reviewed.

Excessive rust. Sway bar ends links rusted off. Power steering rack rusted thru and leaked needed replacement. Exhaust header leak because of rust. Several tech's have called it a 'rust bucket' underneath.

I have a 2000 Tundra on which the frame is rotting away. Can you help by forcing a recall like they did with 95 -01 tacomas.