43 problems related to frame and members have been reported for the 2001 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Tundra.
Severe rust on my 2001 Toyota Tundra. Rear cross member is completely rusted through while there is absolutely no rust anywhere on the body metal.
I sent vehicle in for front brakes service again! and the mechanic informed me of severe rust to the cross member on the frame all the way to the bed. He did not want me to put more money into the vehicle due to the extent of damage to the frame.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact noticed that the frame of his vehicle had excessive corrosion. The manufacturer was aware of the issue, but have not developed a remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage is 86,000. Updated 09/11/09 the drivers side frame had excessive rot from front to back. Updated 09/15/09.
My 2001 Toyota Tundra has rust scaling off of the frame. The rust is scaling off up to 1/8" thick. Heavy rust covers much of the frame and continues to grow deeper. Removal of the scale during the summer of 2008 and use of rust converter and paint slowed continued rust until this past winter. The frame is now mostly covered in rust and continuing to scale. The frame has been washed in the winter to avoid corrosion but preventative measure have not helped as rust continues to spread.
The truck is rusting away despite regular maintenance and care. The bolts that secure the truck bed are completely rusted and the dealers response to my inquires is that is a common occurrence- absolutely not acceptable-I am not going to wait until the bed falls apart and cause an accident to take action. More over ,this truck had all the required maintenance "check ups" at the dealership and not once they have alert me about this problem or recommended any action.
The drivers side frame from rear wheel to bumper severely rusted . Rear bumper has a soft ball size hole rusted through and the rest of the bumper has rust through . Cross members are also severely rusted.
Excessive frame/chasis rust on 2001 Toyota Tundra. I had to replace the driver's side anti-sway end link due to it completely rusting through. A vast majority of the undercoating has failed and continues to fail in large sheets.
I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra that has a ruinous amount of rust on the undercarriage. I have spent thousands on exhaust work and can no longer justify putting money into this truck. The check engine light came on within months of my having purchased the vehicle. After many attempts to repair the problem, the light will go off, but then something else goes wrong with the exhaust system and it comes back on. It's on right now despite my having just gotten it out of the garage a few weeks ago. The heat shield continuously rattles because of the rust. Also, the parking brake line is rusted to the point of being unusable. This is my work vehicle and I'm afraid I'm getting close to being without my truck. I am very disappointed in this truck. If I'm not helped out by this situation, Toyota will lose a life-long customer.