general problems of the 2003 Toyota Tundra

I own a 2003 Toyota Tundra (VIN: [xxx] ) that was subject to Toyota’s frame corrosion recall (limited service campaign a0f). The vehicle was inspected by Toyota in January 2011 and confirmed to have no perforation. In March 2012, Toyota applied a corrosion-resistant compound as part of the recall remedy. Despite this, by may 2013, a structural component (spare tire carrier) failed due to severe rust and detached from the vehicle. This occurred shortly after Toyota performed the corrosion protection treatment. This raises concerns that the recall remedy was not effective in preventing continued structural deterioration. Frame corrosion can impact vehicle safety, especially if critical components weaken or detach. Toyota has declined any further review or assistance, stating the program has expired, despite evidence that the corrosion continued after their repair. I am submitting this complaint to request investigation into the long-term effectiveness of the corrosion protection remedy applied under this recall program. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The frame was undercoated incorrectly and is actively falling apart. Super unsafe to drive. Very clearly was not undercoated correctly as there is areas in the frame that have no signs of undercoating. This is putting the driver of the vehicle at risk as well as the other drivers on the road. This is a huge recall that was issued for this model of year truck. Very common. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer as they refused to inspect it or even acknowledge the issue. There is no warning lamps on but it is visibly unsafe to drive.

Frame corrosion: there was originally a customer service campaign for 2000-2003 Toyota Tundra’s for frame corrosion that was extended under administration tracking code “bxd. ” my vehicle was manufactured in indiana and has major frame rust on the rear cross member portion of the frame. This extension has no expiration date and the vehicle has excessive damage to the frame. Please help authorize the replacement of this frame as the vehicle only has 150,000 miles and has a clean title. Any help would be appreciated.

Frame cross member recall, I have called several Toyota dealerships and all have denied me service to the recall.

Rear leaf spring mount separated from the frame due to complete rust -through of the frame. Felt a "thump" during normal acceleration.

I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra with a rusted out frame, I have called Toyota with no help from them as it was sorry its your problem. . I need help Toyota, this is my only transportation. I bought your product in good faith, please stand behind your product.

I just bought the Toyota I was told that he had brought this Toyota to a dealership and it was sent to har some sealant sprayed on frame to prevent anymore rust. The whole frame and the spare tire holder thing is total rusting out and the motor mounts are even rusting out is there a recall on his veichle if not there should be.

The truck frame has failed due to rust. Dealer only inspected but did not clear the warranty recall because of liability. They refused to do the recall. The truck seems unsafe to drive but they said there is nothing they can do. I don't feel safe driving it or selling it to endanger someone else. The dealer confirmed the truck frame is rusted beyond repair. I was not aware how bad the frame was rusted until the dealer showed me.

The frame haas already been repaired, at the suggestion of my inspection mechanic. The whole frame is dangerously rusted. Now he says, “get rid of it—it’s dangerous to drive!” another problem, the air bag fault light won’t stay off! parts in the steering column have been replaced, to no avail! Toyota did that work. No one knows if my air bag will work or not!.

The frame is rotting prematurely. There is multiple hole developing in a couple spots of the frame. Vehicle was at the garage for a brake job and while on the lift the mechanic noted the frame rot.

The entire frame is rusted - to my shock and I just failed inspection but the truck is gorgeous and runs great with all new tires. I'm currently low income and wonder how the frame recall was missed but the airbag was replaced. Please advise and thank you.

The frame is prematurely severely rotten and crumbling. This is a massive safety issue and needs to be brought to every Tundra owners attention. I have had it sprayed, but was only done for the back crossmember by Toyota. The other half is ready for a catastrophe in due time. There may be others in my situation and no way is a frame supposed to crumble without sitting in constant salt. Please, please, please help the other owners and make them aware if they haven't yet. The frame will buckle while driving and cause harm to others on the road. Mine has pieces as big as 12 by 8 come off. The Toyota dealership I have went to told me to keep an eye on it since the recall has lapsed.

Rear differential rusted through and fluid leaked out.

Takata recall, I was involved in a collision with my Toyota Tundra when a Nissan altima failed to stop for a stop sign. At witch point my air bags did not go off. The truck is totaled and so was the Nissan! I was driving east on quincy Ave. And the Nissan was driving south on b st. When she failed to stop at the stop sign.

We sent our truck for the insurance (progressive insurance) company to the garage for an alignment and they told us the front/right side of the frame is broke. Making the truck unsafe to drive.

My truck's frame has large, major rust perforation holes all over the frame and will soon need replacement. I feel that this will soon be a safety factor, as the frame is the only part of the vehicle that holds the truck in one piece when driving down the road. I'm afraid my frame will not protect me in a collision and that my truck may snap in half during normal driving conditions. Toyota corporate had me immediately bring the vehicle in to my local dealer for a frame inspection and the rust perforation was noted and verified, but Toyota corporate will not replace my frame because the areas specified in their current open recalls aren't as rusted as what would be normally deemed qualified for frame replacement. The condition of my frame is terrible and may be considered more dangerous soon, compared to what could happen to the frame concerns of the current recalls.

Vehicle was on recall for rusted frame, two different occasions, for 2000-2004 and 2007 models. We brought truck in, they said it wasnt bad enough for a new frame, and did the coating. We got home and saw that the coating didn't cover all it should have. We brought it back a second time. Apparently it wasn't done properly as a stabilizer bar is rusted clean through and is hanging on by a thread. We bought the truck used at a dealership. What recourse do we have? can we get them to replace the frame now? they had it in their hands twice and didn't coat it well enough to keep it safe. Now I need a new frame. Otherwise the truck is in great condition, and we maintain it and care for it properly.

I took my truck into a local dealership for a recall on the frame it was rusted. They said it didn't need to be replaced. So they undercoated it and all the undercoat fell off. They didn't undercoat the whole thing and now it's rusting even more. Don't know what to do.

Every time I go on a trip that requires the truck to be running for longer then 20 min or so it begins to make a really loud grinding clunking sound and you can feel it. It's seemingly coming from the back and is associated with the moving of the tires. My buddy thinks it is the transmission box and that it is stuck between four wheel drive and reg. It also won't go out of four lot and four hi when I want it to.

Extreme rust area all around rear differential, pitting in metal, and also the spare wheel tire extreme rust.

Purchased a 2003 Toyota Tundra July 2016. Frame was undercoated by Toyota and did not seem to be any issues at the time of purchase. After a few months of ownership, I have been conducting some of my own maintenance under the vehicle. While under, I noticed large areas had the crc treatment chipping and pealing off. I called my local Toyota dealer (priority Toyota chesapeake, va) the service manager said the corrosion protection has expired and there was nothing further they could do. While attempting to grease my propeller shaft, I was on my creaper trying to pull myself under the vehicle. I grabbed part of the frame, in front of the leaf spring perch. While grabbing this section of frame and pulling myself under the truck, the frame crumbled in to my hand. There were a lot of rust flakes, large and small, I collected as much of the rust and flakes as I could and stored them in a zip lock bag. The size of the deterioration was about 7" long and perforated about 9/16" near the bottom of the c channel. I am very concerned about the integrity of the frame on this vehicle particularly in regards to braking system, frame cross members and suspension components. I called Toyota customer service soon after to report what happened. I told them my VIN and other information. They said they would call back in 1 business day. I received a call from Toyota today 10/27/16 and a representative told me that Toyota is no longer supporting my vehicle for any campaigns. I asked the representative for further literature regarding the frame corrosion programs for Tundras, however, Toyota will not let me have this information. At this point Toyota will do nothing to help or provide assistance in repairing their poorly designed vehicle. Please do not buy Toyotas because in the future there will be failures and Toyota will not stand behind their products. Plain and simple.

Within a year of Toyota inspecting frame and spraying . I lost spare tire with out knowing . Approximately 3/14 a mechanic saw holes in frame . Towed to Toyota dealership and they looked at it and reported it to company. I got a call saying there was no frame recall and I would have to complain to Toyota my self. I did and filed a complaint. A woman named jay called me and said there was no current recall on 2003 Tundras and mine was recalled just for spraying the frame. I shared my opinion of the situation and thought they would reconsider there decision. I have heard nothing and my truck sits in my driveway.

My dad bought this Tundra new in 2003. The frame started rusting in a couple of years and in 2011 he received a recall letter from Toyota stating that he needed to take the truck in and have the frame inspected. He took it to hickory Toyota to have the dealer evaluate it. Because the frame was heavily rusted my dad assumed the frame would be replaced. However, the service manager at the dealership stated that the frame was structurally fine and intact and did not need replacement. My dad gave me the truck in 2012 and I took it to my mechanic to have brakes replaced. My mechanic commented on the excessive rust and told me I should take it to a dealer to be inspected. I told him my dad had taken it and supposedly everything was ok. Skip ahead to June of this year and I had the Tundra in again for a regular state inspection. As soon as my mechanic put my truck up on the lift, the frame bent in the middle on both sides and holes were torn in the frame. I contacted both Toyota and the dealer that did the inspection in 2011 and was told that the extended warranty period for the recall on these frames had expired and they were going to do nothing. I feel that the Toyota dealer that told us we didn't need a new frame in 2011 before the recall expired was trying to save both himself and Toyota money by not replacing the frame when it needed it. I believe the dealer and Toyota still bear responsibility for replacing the frame.

Takana recall // and Toyota recall.

Frame rust through. Toyota claims rust hole is not in the correct location on the truck. Says there is nothing they can do.

Upon inspection there is total rust of the frame and bolts on the suspension. Unusual tire wear. I have read about some recalls but this is an exceptional low miles vehicle (less then 50,000) and it is found to be in unsound condition and current value should be at least $18,000.

Toyota applied a corrosion resistant compound to the rear cross-member assemblies and to the adjacent areas of the frame. This coating has completely peeled off, rendering the exposed corroded metal back to it's original recalled state. This recall occurred in January of 2012, the problem was supposedly fixed by Toyota. All of the coating is gone, and, no longer protecting the exposed and corroded metal.

"takata recall".

Shift assembly broke.