Body problems of the 2002 Toyota Tundra - part 2

We had taken our vehicle in for a recall to our local dealership and they said the frame of our vehicle was not bad but they did the undercoat option. That was less than a year ago and now our frame on our vehicle is severely rusted and they are saying there is nothing we can do about it because the time has expired. We also called Toyota and they said that it was expired and it is up to the dealership to decide what to do. In our opinion they should have just done the frame replacement at the time of the first visit! if the undercoating was to take care of the issue why now are we having issues!! what is more important than the safety of a customer and the people surrounding them when they drive!!!.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contacted stated that the front and rear frame was deteriorated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The technician diagnosed that the frame failed inspection and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was advised that the VIN was included in a manufacturer¿s safety improvement campaign however, the manufacturer denied repairing the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated there was corrosion from the frame and underbed of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic diagnosed the frame and underbed are corroded . However, the recall NHTSA campaign 09v444000(structure) has expired. The contact stated she did not receive a safety recall notification. The contact had the spare tire replaced in 2012 which could have been inclusive with this recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the issue. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Lb.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. After the repairs, the contact noticed that the rear cross member was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer refused to further inspect or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.

My first issue was 3 years ago when my muffler was so rusted away I felt something dragging pulled over and seen my muffler had fall almost off hanging there. The next year I pulled into my work and all my studs on my tire broke and my tire and rim went one way and me and the truck went other way. Now my brakes keep sticking then they finally just stopped working all together after replacing pads. I have went thur 3 sets of tires in 4 years. I have it in the shop and they are saying my brake lines are completely corroded and falling apart.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driver's side rear shock tower was rusted and fractured, which caused the strut housing to fail. Boch Toyota (277 providence hwy, norwood, MA 02062, (781) 769-8100) was contacted to purchase the shock support. The contact was informed that the shock support was part of the subframe and could not be purchased separately. In April of 2012, the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 09v444000 (structure); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame had holes due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who repaired the sealant for the frame however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. Djr.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. While parked, the contact noticed the frame and underbody was corroded. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) but was advised by the manufacturer that the recall only pertained to vehicles in certain states and that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

My 2002 Tundra recall on the frame. Passed rear cross member inspection, however the rest of the under body is severally corroded. Dealership is telling me that the truck needs about $4500 to pass inspection? the front end is rusted out. As of now, my truck is still at dealership, waiting for Toyota rep to inspect my Tundra. I feel that im getting the bad end of this recall. I need help.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that when an independent mechanic was servicing the muffler, it was noticed that the frame had extensive premature rust and corrosion near the cab to the rear of the frame. The dealer was notified and indicated that they refused to service a recall stating that the time frame expired for NHTSA campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,074.

2002 Toyota Tundra sr5 has significant rust damage to undercarriage of vehicle. The damage is located on frame components including cross members, brake lines, spare tire holder, suspension parts, front & rear bumpers where they attach to the frame, etc. The bottom of the vehicle is totally covered in rust.

Dealer discovered rust all over my Toyota Tundra truck. He said he has never seen that.

The spare tire just fell off the truck when the tire carrier rusted through. Consumer is adding picture. 10/26/09.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 40 mph the spare tire disengaged from the rear spare tire carrier without warning. He pulled over to the side of the road. The tire was retrieved from the roadway. The carrier bracket had fractured because of severe corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000. The current mileage was 141,841.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel to indicated what gear the vehicle is in suddenly shut off and have not illuminated since. He also noticed that when the driver's seat belt is fastened the warning light on the panel illuminates regardless. There is also a rust issue on the on the rear doors causing a structure damage. When he took the vehicle into the dealerships they informed him that they were unable to provide assistance despite the fact that he has warranty on his vehicle. The failure mileage was 50,000. The current mileage was 100,000. The vehicle has not been repaired as of current date.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. While driving at any speed during inclement weather, water leaked from above and behind the glove box. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the water leaked from a body seam under the dashboard, which was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5.