Body problems of the 2004 Toyota Tundra - part 2

On 11/19/2014 I took my Tundra to team Toyota for the frame recalled because there were corrosion around the frame. Team Toyota inspected and applied some type of black spray and given me back my truck while the coating was wet. This was done on the recalled warranty. I bought 4 new michelin tires from bj's and have them installed because team Toyota didn't have michelin tires my size when their promotions buy 3 get the 4. 6 thousand miles driven, I took my truck back to bj's for tires rotation and was informed that my frame are corrosive and need to be careful. I call Toyota today and talk about the issues with the frame and the way it was done by team Toyota and was told there isn't anything that they can do. What can I do about the frame problems? pictures that I attached are taken today with my phone.

Rear strap supporting the gas tank corroded on one side and bent due to the weight of the tank. This resulted in the strap rubbing against the universal joint of the drive train and making a clicking sound while in motion.

Rear cross member that trailer hitch hooks to has a hole that I pushed thru with my finger while showing a neighbor a 3 in, crack in the cross member on the drivers side, and other metal flaking on front of frame. Toyota treated frame Dec. Of 2014. Cross member was not treated. Toyota corp. Or the dealer did not tell me it was unsafe to hook a boat or trailer to the hitch. Toyota said they would not do anything to repair the frame per my VIN number.

Shift controller assembly bracket (Toyota p/n 33501-0c011) has a design defect in that the part is cast without threaded bolt holes, relying on the installation of the screws to cut threads, by the act of installing the part at the factory, the radial outward force that the screw exerts creates a circumferential tensile stress around the hole, and microfractures in the cast aluminum. Over time, the microfractures cause failure of the part. When the part has finally broken, unknown to the owner, the vehicle may not fully engage into the park gear, such that the parking pawl does not engage, resulting in the vehicle potentially rolling which can cause property damage, injury, or death. My vehicle was parked, and began to roll as I was exiting the vehicle, and nearly pinned me under the vehicle. I barely escaped serious injury. I have since discovered Toyota has developed a revised part (p/n 33501-0c012) apparently to address this dangerous design defect. Since owners do not see the part to know its broken (its concealed in the steering column), they will be completely unaware of the danger. Toyota should initiate a volutary recall or TSB to inspect the part, and replace it with the newer part if broken or showing evidence of fracture.

My 2004 Tundra frame is rotting out, and Toyota wants nothing to do with it. Or to help me. .

This is an ongoing and escalating problem with the rusting of the chassis. I noticed a leak originating from the rear differential. Took it to the dealer on 10-20-16 where I was told the fuel tank straps had completely rusted off and nothing was holding the tank. The differential leak was also a result of excessive rust and that the entire rear end would need replaced for $2k. The dealer gave me a rental due to the safety hazard of the fuel tank support straps being completely gone. Another $400 dollar repair. The body of my Tundra is in very good shape as far as rust goes. The "known" issue of excessive chassis corrosion was addressed by Toyota with a "bandaid" recall where they sprayed the chassis with anti corrosive material which I had done. A year later most of this anti corrosive material has flaked off due to the application of the material over the existing rust on the chassis at the time. It is a good thing that the rear differential rusted out when it did because the fuel tank falling out would have been a major safety problem.

Noticed last week the frame of my truck was rotting on my driveway! upon further inspection I discover large holes completely through my box frame. After cleaning out almost 5lbs of rotted frame I can no longer put my family and friends in this vehicle. That would make me irresponsible and negligent like the manufacturer! I purchased this vehicle in Jan 2015 when it only appeared to be a surface rust issue. Recieved notice of the limited service campaign the month after it was over so Toyota refused to even inspect it. Now this year I have holes you can put your hand through and Toyota still refuses the frame is bad. In the limited service campaign Toyota says "the condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust". How could this be s voluntary limited service campaign and not a mandatory safety recall?? sounds like a loophole created by design!.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. It was taken to a dealer for a front end alignment and the mechanic indicated that the sway bar fractured from the frame. In addition, the mechanic stated that there was extensive rust on the sway bar and frame. The dealer indicated that the sway bar and the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that there was no recall to address the repair. The failure mileage was not available.

My side running board broke away from the frame due to the screws rusting out. So I crawled underneath to fasten them back in place. While underneath the truck I noticed a very disturbing and scary sight (see images attached). My frame is almost missing in one section underneath. So I got online to look and see if this is normal, and what I find is that this is not normal and I'm not the only one with this issue. Toyota knows that they have sub standard frames under these and other vehicles. They put out a campaign to replace the frames on 2000-20003 trucks, and also included a limited campaign to check on the frames of vehicles 2004-2006. This campaign ended in July of 2015 I bought the truck in July of 2014, but was never maid aware of this issue. When I called Toyota to see why they said not there problem. I spoke to three different people with the complaints department I spoke with one who I did not catch there name on 6/14/2016 from 9:18am-9:49am where I was merely told they don't care that there's an issue all they are legally obligated to do is check and honor there current recall programs. The next lady I talked too who's name was autumn on 6/15/2016 from 12:36-12:42 told me the exact same things. Finally the last one I will speak too because I'm falling on deaf ears is christine at 2:54pm 6/16/2016 who I was told was a supervisor in the complaints department. Told me the exact same things. When I asked why they are not doing anything with these frames when they know there is a serious issue. I was merely told it's a company wide decision that we will take no further action. I take this as Toyota does not care about the quality of vehicle they put on the road as long as there are still profits being made. I know there are several maybe hundreds maybe thousands of owners of vehicles that fall within this complaint I hope something can be done to help us.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenacne, the technician noticed that the frame was completely corroded and deemed it unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

My 2004 Tundra was parked in my driveway and I noticed on left side back and front when it rained big rust spots appeared on my cement.

I took my 2004 Toyota Tundra to a Toyota dealer in vermont due to the frame recall letter from Toyota where the frame would be checked and either replaced or undercoated. The Toyota dealer determined it only needed to be undercoated. The truck was undercoated on June 25th 2015. I just had my truck looked at by an independent garage due to a front end issue and they asked me to come look at the truck on the lift and they showed me where on the rear part of the frame it was separating. How can this be possible? that approximately 9 months after the frame was diagnosed by a Toyota dealer to only need an undercoating that my truck frame is now separating and will likely not hold up for another year per the mechanic at the garage.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while getting an oil change the technician diagnoised that the vehicles from was blistering and corroding on the frame. The failure occurred after the vehicle was taken tp the delaer for service for corrosion. The manufactuerer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134203. Kh.

Toyota dealer inspected frame stating: "vehicle needs frame replacement - declined for replacement from Toyota- replacement has expired July 15, 2015" "vehicle is not safe to drive". Truck has 74,260 miles on it. I live in north carolina. Bought truck in March 2014 and was never informed of recall.

Frame rotted even after getting coated by dealership. I reported to Toyota that the frame was falling apart. They told me that is normal wear & tear. The following week my spare tire completely rotted off causing me to lose control as I came off highway. Thank god I only ended up running off the road. I have a 2003 highlander with 180000 miles still in great shape. This is not normal wear & tear, it is dangerous & Toyota should take care of this. They new 2 years ago there was a problem with the frames & told us that they would replace the frame if necessary but did not do what they promised.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame of the vehicle and the spare tire housing was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Ss.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to have the vehicle inspected, the vehicle failed due to corrosion of the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000. Wh.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle in for service the independent mechanic discovered that the rear subframe had seperated due to rusting and corrosion and would needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,389. Jft.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after the vehicle was inspected, the technician informed that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000. Ss.

Hello, the frame on my 2004 Toyota Tundra has begun to rust. Toyota sent out a recall on my vehicle that I never received. When I took this to Toyota they stated that my recall had expired one month prior in August 2015. This is unacceptable. They know they have issues with the frames on the trucks rusting. The Toyota tacomas first now the Tundras. This is my only vehicle and Toyota is refusing to repair the frame.

Anytime it rains water leaks in behind the dashboard on the passenger side, leaking water through the electrical wiring and into the floorboard of the truck there are lots of wires and a blower motor in this area where fire could cause any number of unsafe conditions. The cause has been narrowed down to one or both of two things. The first is a crack that originates in the seam behind the dash board of these vehicles due to production error. The second is rotting grommet plugs under the windshield wiper cowl. The first being much more severe as it could also cause structural integrity.

After I purchased my tumdra used I noticed the frame on this truck has a severe rust issue which I believe could be a safety issue. Large chunks of rust are coming off of the frame I spite of having been �treated� by Toyota in 2015 during a recall campaign . I poked the frame with a screw driver in one location and was able to poke a hole in frame since it was so weak from rusting. I fear the truck breaks in 1/2 or doesn't provide protection in collision. This truck only has 75k miles and is in really good condition with the exception of the frame which is way worse than normal surface rust I've seen. I have read that many other owners are having the same experience. We need help getting Toyota to provide a remedy to make our vehicles safe again. Pictures attached.

Was driving with 2 family members in truck. Had back window down which was a good thing,when sunroof exploded it inbedded glass in the topper that was on the truck. Glass was all over us ,luckily we were not cut and I dont know how we wasn't I stopped immediately and got away from the truck because I thought we had been shot at with a shotgun. I called Toyota to report it and they said they had no other calls like this. My insurance company paid the whole bill which was a lot. I do not open the sunroof at all now because I have a fear of it happening again. I keep the cover slid over it.

In Dec. 2014 I had my Toyota inspect the frame on my Tundra. Under there program if there is no holes they would undercoat it. They said there was no holes. In October 2015 I tried to gat it inspected and it failed for the frame. I was told the truck was in great shape except the frame. It only has 76k miles on it. They sprayed over the holes. Now the books are closed and Toyota won't replace the frame.

11/2014 I brought my vehicle to Toyota dealership for the frame recall. It was inspected and returned to me with a summary that all was well and the frame was in very good condition. 6 months later I had it back into the dealership for some repairs to brakes and inspection sticker. Nothing was mentioned about the frame condition at that time. 1 week later, I was traveling with my family in the vehicle when the front gas tank strap snapped, while we were entering the highway. I was able to stop vehicle before any disaster occurred. I secured the tank and returned my truck home. I did not pursue any action at the time because of distress and anger over the incident. I brought truck to dealership that performed the recall on behalf of Toyota corp. The dealership inspected the frame and immediately admitted to fact that the recall work was not performed correctly. The etchant was not properly removed and the frame was recoated. The gas tank straps were also compromised by the etchant. 6 months after the recall work was performed the tank strap snapped. I have opened a case # with Toyota, but they informed me that it was not there fault and they were not going to help me. The dealership mentioned that they would re-strip and re-coat a second time, but I want compensation for the damage that occurred. The dealership is saying they will not do anything because its Toyota that needs to deal with and Toyota is saying its the dealership.

Vehicle frame has excessive surface rust, also on rear axle casing. Flaking delamination of frame/cross member where cross member joins rear frame. Frame not protected correctly when vehicle was manufactured.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame had premature rotting as well as holes. The vehicle had been included in a recall repair, a specific unspecified dealer indicated that they had provided the remedy of coating the frame which failed to prevent the failure as a solution for the recall. The dealer Toyota of greenfield (1 main st, greenfield, MA 01301, (413) 773-5455) inspected and diagnosed the vehicle however the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer provided no solution. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

Rust all over the undertruck, even the catalytic converter is rusted. I was part of that recall and the dealer is going to spray the frame to stop the corrosion. Can the corrosion process ends with the spraying?.

Rear differential cover is rotted out and leaking oil. It is very rust.

I'm the second owner of this 2004 Toyota truck, my father was the first. This truck has been babied since my dad drove it off the lot. Everything is in superior condition except for the frame, it has almost completely rusted off. My dad passed away and this is all I have of his. Back in 2014 , it was sprayed with a rust prevention as part as the Toyota campaign which did nothing besides cover the already existing rust and increase the breakdown of the frame. Google is filled with hundreds of people saying the same thing and I don't understand how Toyota is getting away with this.

Car a rusty mess. Parts falling off. Toyota said too bad, we are not replacing frames anymore. Won't pass inspection next time. Less than 35,000 miles on car.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, he was informed that the frame was severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

The t bracket that holds spare tire up under bed of truck broke due to excessive rust dropping spare tire out on road at 30 mph. . . Very unsafe to say the least. Also, front torsion bar frame mount passenger side has broken off frame due to excessive rust. 2 inch by 5 inch hole in the frame bottom at this location.

Took my truck in for an oil change at the local Toyota dealer. After the routine inspection they told me the truck was unsafe to drive due to holes greater than 10mm found in the frame caused by severe rust. Toyota has said the 04 model is not part of the recall, and I appear to be in limbo. This issue is still unresolved. The truck will need new frame and components for it to be road worthy again.

I recently noticed a leak under the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the differential was found to be rusted right through and leaking. I examined the frame as well and noticed severe rusting in various places on the frame. I never received a notice of recall on the frame. Apparently there is not only frame damage to many Tundras, but also to necessary working parts. I have never had an axle rot out on any of my cars and because of the inability to simply repair a seal, the entire axle will need replacing? seems a bit extreme. I like the Tundra and will base my decision to remain a customer on how I'm treated in the recall appointment.