general problems of the 2002 Toyota Tundra

Was told about the recall awhile ago and they said that my frame was ok. But now I have a perfectly good truck in good condition other than a rusted frame. Had some work done and mechanic said it is unsafe to drive due to rusted frame. They know of the defect and only replace a few and it looks like others are dealing with what I am.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to vibrate, prompting the contact to maintain low speeds. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the front passenger wheels had a negative toe. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the lower ball joint had separated from the knuckle. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 249,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that he previously received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and repaired under the recall. Recently, the contact was informed by an independent mechanic that cracks had formed on the rear suspension due to severe corrosion. The contact then took the vehicle to another dealer, kelly Toyota of hamburg (1 industrial dr, hamburg, PA 19526) and was informed that the recall was a one-time free repair and the dealer offered no additional assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was too old for service. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,324.

First the gas tank let loose and fell half way off. Result was a new gas tank installed. Then part of the frame rusted from the cab. This resulted in having to have it welded. Have had several service repair lights come on that resulted in more fixes. Today just about does it. The spare tire fell to the road because rust ate through what was holding it up. I have all the papers that show the repairs and what it has cost me. I have not done anything yet about spare tire. I have had the truck since 2013 and it has less then 94k miles on it. It had 35 when I bought it and I knew nothing about the rust problem recall. I certainly believe I should have a new frame or some kind of compensation. Over the years I have talked to several dealers that got me no where. I guess this is my last shot.

On June 9th at about 2pm while driving through my neighborhood, my upper an lower ball joints on my 2002 Toyota Tundra separated from my vehicle causing a catastrophic loss of control of truck and tore my hub with tire from vehicle ripping the brake fuel line and shoving entire components up under my Tundra while losing control with no brakes or steering capability. It also destroyed the drivers side front tire. Needless to say if I was say. . . Going 55 to 60 miles per hour on highway. . . I would not be writing this. Had truck towed to checkered flag Toyota and they quoted me a price of over1300$ in repairs. . . They are fighting me on fixing my truck damages even though said damages were caused by the ball joint recall on the 2002 Tundra. . . Recall I d#05v.

The frame on the truck is rusted out with holes through it and the metal is rusted out along the entire frame. The truck vibrates when driving and when inspected by the dealer, kari Toyota, they advised it is unsafe to drive as the frame could break entirely and cause an accident. Report is attached. Toyota was contacted on several occasions by kari Toyota and myself in may and June of 2021. I had the vehicle in for repair of the frame rust issue on June 15, 2012 but clearly the work was not done properly as the rust issue continued until the vehicle is now undriveable. The vehicle has only 106,681 miles which is low for a typical Toyota vehicle. Toyota refuses to repair the vehicle even though I had followed up on my end by bringing it in for the recall repair. I requested a letter from Toyota explaining why they won't cover the repairs and they refused to send one.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenence and was informed that the cross members on both sides in the rear were severelly corroded along with the frame and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,. 000. Bp.

I purchased this truck used in 2015 and was unaware of any recalls due to frame rust. I have replaced tailpipe, muffler, many brake components due to rust problems. The frame now rusted more and I am being told that it may be unsafe to drive. A mechanic told me about this frame rust recall and I took it to fred anderson Toyota in raleigh,nc. The found that all recall items had been completed by the dealer in boone,nc. I find this hard to believe since the rusting issue is much more severe. I just want a fair evaluation of what can or should be done. Fred anderson Toyota in raleigh did have the truck but not sure how far they took the investigation of rust.

My Tundra was recently diagnosed with critical frame damage that will not pass PA. State inspection. The vehicle was serviced by Toyota for most of it,s life and all frame recalls were completed. The truck has 136,078 miles and is in very good condition. My recent claim with Toyota was rejected based on the their interruptation that all required recalls were done and there is nothing Toyota can due for me. There are numerous problems with Toyotas response. The first beginning that when I picked the truck up after the frame recall treatment I asked the tech how the frame looked, he said good but there is a separation starting at the driver side rear leaf spring. That is exactly where my problem lies today. I believe Toyota covered up the problem by treating the frames rather then replacing them in an attempt to save money. How many vehicles covered under this warranty were treated in the same manner and are still currently driving on the roads today? how many of the recalled vehicles now pose a problem to all motorist. Please look into this.

Toyota has a recall on the truck frame that they won't do anything about. This truck has only 70000 miles on it. We took it to the dealership and they told us to call Toyota. We contacted Toyota and opened a claim and they told us there not doing anything at this time for that recall. The whole frame is rotten and is not safe to drive. We've done all the recalls they had for the frame and it still rotted out. Not sure how I can get this resolved with Toyota. The frame snapped on the front driver side. The frame snapped while driving around town.

Vehicle was recalled for frame rust. It was recorded in 2012 that the frame was coated with crc to prevent /stop the rust. Had it inspected by the dealer and found the frame had rusted around the rear leaf spring and was recommended that I should not drive the vehicle in with this problem. Toyota cannot verify how long this crc coating would last. Is this a just a fix to show that Toyota has fulfilled its obligation as required by NHTSA?.

Had to replace all 4 oxygen sensors. The front two were faulty before 50000 miles and less than 7 years old. The rear differential cover is rotting and leaking fluid. The only way to repair it is to weld over the hole.

I had the frame rust under coating 'band aid' applied to my 2002 Toyota Tundra by a Toyota dealer in lynchburg va in 2011. The frame rust has reappeared so I took it back to the dealer asking for a new band aid to fix this problem and was told there was no warranty on the first fix and Toyota will do nothing. I feel like it is Toyota's responceability to repair or fix the underbody rust problem because they knew about this and are trying not to fulfill their obligation under the rust recall agreemeent with the court.

Took the truck in for recall inspection of rear as per recall notice #bxd ssc. Was told by sunnyside Toyota that the rear part was fine but the other part of frame is badly corroded. They/and the Toyota manufacturer said that this portion of frame is not covered under recall. Estimate of repair cost $15,000. Remarks on vehicle inspection report: 99 front section of frame has a large hole that we feel is getting to the point of being dangerous/not part of bxd campaign.

Holes rusted through frame.

I would like to report an unsafe condition discovered on my 2002 Tundra. With 158000 it was discovered that the front half of the frame has rotted out/ several large perforations make the vehicle unsafe to drive. This is even though the vehicle had gone through a previous recall campaign in which the frame was inspected and rust inhibitor applied to rear of frame.

I recently took my 2002 Toyota Tundra to the ralph hayes Toyota dealership in anderson, SC for a repair on the power steering system. While I was there, I was notified that my truck was on recall due to corrosion of the frame. I was told that due to the recall I will be given a rental car, at no cost to me, while my truck was to have the frame inspected and repaired. I agreed to the inspection and was given a rental for the time my truck was at the shop. I received a call on 9/25/14 from the Toyota dealership and was presented with 3 options. My first option was to have the new frame installed at no cost however, if any extra parts attached to the frame need to be replaced I was to go ahead and replace them. I was then presented with the price of around $9,500 that I was going to have to pay if I chose this option. My second option was to have the new frame installed at no cost and attempt to install my current parts onto the new frame. The Toyota representative expressed with the current condition of those parts I will need to have them replaced with the cost still at $9,500. My third option was to decline the recall and drive the truck as is with the truck deemed unsafe to drive by the Toyota dealership. The time frame I was given to make a decision was short of nothing. I had to make a decision by the end of the phone call that meant spending $9,500 or drive with an unsafe vehicle that at any given moment could cause a serious or fatal accident. I was forced into declining the recall because I do not have $9,500 in my bank account. Also, after I concluded my business with the dealership, I proceeded to ask them what the trade in value on my truck was to see if buying another vehicle was an option. Their response was $500 due to the recalled frame thus trading in and purchasing a new vehicle is not a viable option. Would you mind reviewing my case?.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the front driver's side strut sheared off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The approximate mileage at the time of failure was 118,000.

Last year my spare tire and holding bracket tore loose from the frame and onto the highway. I went to a local garage to find the cause of the problem and was told that the frame is so corroded it is not safe to drive. Latter we learned that there had been two major safety recalls on the 2002 Tundra. Many were notified of these recalls and had new frames installed by Toyota at no cost to the owners. We were not notified of these recalls by the dealership where we bought the truck nor by Toyota corporation. In November 2013 we went to shepard Toyota in rockland where we bought the truck and they told us that the recall had expired. I then sent a letter by certified mail to Toyota customer experience center on December 30, 2013. They did not reply. There were 2 major safety recalls on my truck and I was not notified.

Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, a loud noise dragging noise was heard. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was dragging on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and diagnosed that the universal joint had become fractured and as result, the drive shaft and fuel tank were dropped. The contact decided to take the vehicle to a second dealer for and the technician stated that the frame was cracked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 170,000. Kmj.

I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra that I bought from del Toyota in thorndale PA. I bought this truck new from this dealer. Toyota sent me a letter for the recall of the frame. I took my truck to del Toyota to have the frame looked at in 2012 and they said the frame just needed sprayed. I was fine with that. The problem is now my frame has 4 inch holes in it up by the engine on both sides. There is not whey my frame would have rusted out that fast since the dealer looked at it in 2012. So I took my Tundra back to the dealer to have them inspect the holes and they told me they would call Toyota to get a new frame on it because I had the truck in during the recall period the first time. Little did I know Toyota said they will not replace my frame because the recall period is over. Then del Toyota told me to call Toyota corp and talk to a case manager. So I called Toyota corp and talked to nicole (the case manager) and she told me Toyota would not replace the frame because the recall period is over. I told her my truck was in for the recall and they sprayed it when the frame should have been replaced. She told me again Toyota will not replace my frame. So now I am stuck with a unsafe vehecle that I feel unsafe driving and will not pass inspection anymore.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a repair associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). While the technician performed the repair, he noticed both stabilizer links and the parking brake rear wheel mechanism were fractured as a result of excessive rust corrosion. In addition, the rack and pinion was corroded. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 4/3/12 the consumer stated the front stabilizer links broke off, due to them being rusted. The driver side emergency brake seized. The steering shaft u-joint was badly rusted. Updated 05/17/12.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the front passenger wheel detached front the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the upper and lower bolt joints separated and as a result, the bolt joints and steering assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 240,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the front driver side bolt joint broke off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who verified the failure and stated that it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 170,000.

Yesterday, had $1300. 00 work done on my 2002 Toyota Tundra. Mechanic advised me that my springs need replacement as they are completely rusted. This evening, susan wornick of channel 5 investigative team, did a report on Toyota Tundras rusting out. Specifically springs and frame. Ms. Wornick informed any owners of Tundras (2000-2001 and possibly 2002) to file complaint with NHTSA. Hence this email.

The vehicle was built to handle up to a 6200 lb fifth wheel unit. Consumer had a 5400 lb unit on vehicle which caused it to have a rocking motion from front to rear while driving. The dealership cannot find the cause of this problem.