general problems of the 2003 Toyota Tundra

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed several times but failed to respond and went all the way to the floorboard. The contact's son intentionally hit a curb and downshifted in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and unknown axle was leaking and causing the brake failure. Additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the gas tank was detaching from the vehicle due to the frame corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

I received the ssc 90m - Tundra vehicles severe corrosion of the rear cross member phase 2 - crc application. My truck has a tonneau cover and a bed rug installed. When I called the dealership to schedule an appointment they informed me that the bed of the truck would have to be removed to complete the repairs. I told them that I did not have the means to remove the tonneau cover and the bed rug. They said that they could not perform the repair without these items removed and that they would not remove them for me. I then contacted Toyota customer experience center at 800-331-4331, extension [xxx] and discussed the situation with [xxx]. She claimed that the recall letter states that the truck must be presented in "factory condition" (I guess that means no bed rug or tonneau cover). I reread the letter and that is not stated anywhere in the letter. I called her back and she was unable to assist me nor would she elevate my issue to the management level. This recall work must be done, and again, I have no means to remove these items. I'm sure that I'm not the only Tundra owner experiencing this issue. This truck will be unsafe to drive if the recall work is not done. Please help. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Check engine light came on and dealer advised the fuel filler tube had to be replaced for several hundred dollars. This seems to happen in most 2003 Tundra according to research. Because truck has 136,000 miles, dealer refused to provide any help with cost of labor or parts. Dealer did acknowledge this has been a problem for 2003 models. So much for Toyota dependability.

Engine check light. During emission inspections it was determined that a repair was necessary. Cracked fuel filter was replaced. Total cost of repair $320.

Engine check light on due to small leak in evaporation control. Toyota dealer inspection determined leaking filler tube. Cost to replace $350+. How many of these complaints are necessary before this is recognized as a defect?.

Engine light on. I have taken in 3 times. Unknown cause/emission system or fuel system. Engine has 2206 miles on it.