general problems of the 2001 Toyota Tundra

I purchased this vehicle new in 2000 and had the entire unit undercoated for rust protection and sound proofing. The truck has been garaged since new and since I travel for business has low mileage. This is my personal vehicle not a work truck. As time went on I began noticing the rust under the chassis and then I received a recall notice for the spare tire bracket. I found out later that Toyota used the spare tire recall to understand the magnitude of the chassis rust problem. A short time later I received the recall for the chassis exchange. When I picked up the truck there was something wrong with the steering, the wheel did not return to straight after a turn. I complained that night and was told it was normal. After a few hindered miles the linkage was worn and had to be replaced. My mechanic told me the cab was not aligned to the rack when they changed the chassis. My complaint is with the rot issue. The rear axle is now rotted to a point where it is leaking though the casing, not through a seal or fitting but through the rotted metal. I do not view a rear axle as a wear/replacement part unless it is abused through the working of the truck. I am 62 years old and have been driving sine 16 and have never ever had to replace a rear axle for rot. The fact that Toyota acknowledged ownership for the chassis rust tells me that they should own the axle rot as well. I have called Toyota corporate with no success and am looking for some relief on this repair. Toyota quoted me approximately $5000 for a new axle (parts and labor). Last month I sent $1500 at the dealership to rebuild my emergency brakes in order to pass our state safety inspection. Emergency brake linkage is not a wear/replacement part. Your thoughts? michael lozy.

The 1st generation Toyota Tundra's are rust buckets. I own a 2001 Toyota Tundra w/ approx 101,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the local authorized dealer for repairs under recall: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The vehicle is being repaired (frame is being replaced). But the dealer also informed me that the steering rack and hose connections are rotted out and in need of replacement -> $1300. Additionally, the dealer informed me that the rear e-brake pivots are rusted/frozen and will also need replacing ->> $450. In a nutshell, the frame, the steering and the brakes are all rusted out - it appears that safety was an afterthought. I feel that Toyota corporation is negligent and that consumers are left holding the bag for poorly engineered products that are prone to early rust-out. On-line forums are filled with threads from other owners experiencing similar issues.

On 11//18/0/01irc'd a recall for excessive corrosion of the rear cross member. In 10/2012,I was informed that the truck frame passed inspection and was good. They did replace two gas tank straps and told me the undercoating that should be sprayed on it as part of the recall was not available. I never received any addition correspondence regarding the undercoating. On 12/23,14 I took my truck to tj Toyota for a trailer light whip repair. At that time, the mechanic had me look at the frame rail. It is rusted so bad I could see right through the rail. The connection of this rail to the frame has excessive scaling. The truck was due for an inspection at the end of the month, and I was told they would not do an inspection. The mechanic continued to tell me he felt the truck was ¿junk� unsuitable for towing anything. I called 1-800-331-4331 at Toyota and spoke with terence, nicole and john. Nicole processed a conference call with herself, roger at tj Toyota and me. Nicole told me to take the truck back to tj Toyota to redo the frame inspection and if it failed, Toyota would replace the frame. However, roger, from tj Toyota stated it is not corroded on the frame but it is on the rail connecting to the frame. I asked what they would for me and he stated, spray it with undercoating. I asked what that would do for the truck and roger stated ¿nothing�. Nnyroads are salted heavily. If this vehicle was never undercoated or protected for rust, the fact that the rails are rusted is due to not being prepared for driving in nnywinter. I find it difficult to believe that in 2012 my truck frame and under carriage was in as good a condition as the inspection dictated. If in two years a Toyota truck frame goes from good to junk, there is a problem some place. I believe not undercoating the vehicle led to the rust problems and the result of the inspection in 2012 was incorrect.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, he applied the brakes and the vehicle would not slow down until the contact engaged the brakes aggressively before the vehicle came to a complete stop. The manufacturer was contacted and told him to contact the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable the current mileage was 140,000.

Im on the third set of front brakes for my truck which just turned 60000 miles and it is a 2001 Toyota Tundra. This is totally unacceptable for a vehicle of this mileage.

My brakes line rusted off. I got it replaced. If I didn't notice it I could have gotten into a major accident with no brakes. My frame on the pickup is rusting and I am concerned that it will become another safety issue. I have owned Toyotas all my life and now worried to drive them due to rusty frames.

2001 Toyota Tundra rust issue 1. Brake lining rusted through, lost all braking ability, I had to steer into bushes to stop, could have been very dangerous had I been driving at higher speed spent $645 on brake repair , needs more brake work do to rust issues. 2. Frame is now so rusted it will not pass inspection @ 86,000 miles on truck. . . No response from Toyota.

I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra. It presently has ~80k miles on it. Since I've owned it which was ~40k miles, it has required several brake replacements and towards the end of life of each one the truck vibrates excessively when I brake.

Brakes on my 2001 Toyota Tundra began to pulsate violently when coming to a stop. Toyota has a TSB on this brake problem (br004-02), but with 78,000 on vehicle, they will not fix it, although they know it is a design flaw. Toyota needs a recall on these vehicles. I am the original owner.

Brake rotors doesn't seem to be large enough for the vehicle, resulting in excessive wear and trouble stopping vehicle especially going down grades. I have to have brakes replaced at least once a year.

I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra and have been experiencing brake vibration prolbems for years. Toyota has recently been grievously irresponsible about issuing warnings and recall notices on its Toyota Tundra trucks. There is little question that a design flaw in the Tundra causes front rotors to warp very quickly, causing the truck to shudder during braking. Toyota even issued a technical service bulletin, but Toyota dealers have not alerted consumers to the problem. I have been told many times there is not a problem or blamed for braking too hard, that is, until their 36,000 mile warranty expired. At this point the Toyota dealership acknowledged the brake problem and offered assistance at full price. . . . About $2000. The Toyota Tundras are breaking down because the rear brakes do not self-adjust properly. This transfers the entire braking load to the front wheels. The front rotors are not designed to withstand that much pressure and heat, and so they end up warping. This is what causes the severe shimmy and vibration at all speeds, but especially between 40-50 mph. Because this is a fundamental problem with the rear brakes, rotors that are repaired are completely warped again within 5,000 miles. Toyota has had dozens of other problems with the Tundra model, but they only issue technical service bulletins online and make no attempt to inform customers. Everyone acknowledges the problem, but since my truck has over 36,000 miles we have to basically pay for a manufacture defect. This problem is not due to normal use and wear, it IA a design problem, and one that Toyota needs to fix. Toyota needs to stand behind their product.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. When the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal, he felt sporadic pulsations. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and they replaced the brake rotor and related components in the braking system. Several months after the repair, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

My 2001 Tundra vibrated so bad when I went to slow down form highway speeds. The vibration is so bad the truck steering and dash shake I have replaced the rotors and drums I think the problem is the rear drums having to do with the bypass valve sending fluid back to the brake peddle or some thing because it only happens when the 2 drums lop so the auto bake adjust.

The contact own a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate vigorously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. The technician stated that the rotors would have to be replaced. The failure continued after the rotors were replaced. The mechanic then stated that the failure may be occurring because the vehicle¿s weight was too excessive for the braking system. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

After having my brakes replaced at the dealership under the technical service bulletins issued by Toyota, I had to return due to severe shuddering in the front end. The TSB required my brakes to be replaced in full (front and rear). The resolution on the 15 may 2003 was to turn the drums and reduce my tire pressure below the tire manufacturers recommended pressure rating.

Braking system in 2001 Tundra: rotors and drums are badly warped causing severe vibration when braking at higher speeds (above 30 mph).

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact received a recall notice for recall 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). The contact also stated that the vehicle would vibrate rapidly when the brakes were applied and the check engine light would also illuminate. The contact called the dealer and the dealer offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 4. The current mileage was approximately 84,000.

The vehicle experienced heavy vibration while driving downhill. Please provide any further information.