general problems of the 2004 Toyota Tundra

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was emissions tested, and rust was discovered on the driver’s and passenger’s side subframes. The dealer was notified of the issue, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA action number: pe09049 (service brakes, hydraulic, tires, fuel system, gasoline, structure). The failure mileage was 72,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after purchasing tires for replacement, the tire technician stated that the subframe was damaged from corrosion to the front frame, the side members, and the rear subframe. The contact was informed that the most severe corrosion was located on the driver's side front subframe behind the wheel well. The subframe was almost fully rusted through. The contact was referred to a welder by the tire shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and issued a customer complaint report. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact took the vehicle to creek side auto mechanic shop for inspection where the technician found severe corrosion. Toyota of grand rapids was contacted and referred the contact to Toyota USA. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact received a NHTSA recall notification regarding rust on the vehicle's frame. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be serviced per the recall, but was informed that the VIN was not included; therefore, no recall repairs were completed. The vehicle was later taken in for routine maintenance. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the frame of the vehicle was severely rusted and unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was filed. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 118,000.

There is extensive corrosion damage to all metal fittings and metal fuel and hydraulic lines. The rear axle is severely corroded and leaking oil through the casting requiring replacement. There is a fuel line failure next to the exhaust manifold. The corrosion damage to the steering system fittings requires replacement of the rack assembly although the system operates properly. There is corrosion damage to many of the suspension connection points to the frame including rear springs. Dealer deems the vehicle unsafe in it¿s current condition and recommends it be sold for salvage. There is little to no corrosion damage to the body that can be seen from a visual underside inspection and vehicle looks in excellent condition from the outside. Vehicle was dealer maintained per the manufacturer's maintenance schedule.

Excessive rust throughout underbody and drive train components. Porous, rusted through differential now leaking oil. Rust issues started while vehicle still under 3/36 warranty. Belt tensioner bracket, bracket mount and ball joints at 33,921 miles, sway bar linkages rusted through at 45,168 miles. Both issued repaired as warranty matters. Toyota claims current problem not covered but admits defective material and offers to provide replacement parts only, requiring estimated $770 to complete the repair. Have initiated complaint with Toyota, file number available upon request.

Kelson chu, the owner of Toyota 2004 Tundra vehicle id 5tbrn34194s444373 for Toyota case #1103071079. As reported to the Toyota customer experience center (center) on March 7, 2011, mr. Chu and his vehicle were involved in a very frightening and traumatic incident on March 3rd. The front arm, joint, and wheel of the vehicle suddenly broke apart and fell off the vehicle while driving 65 mph on the highway. With other drivers watching, mr. Chu was able to control and maneuver this crippled vehicle 2,000 feet - from the inner most lane to the shoulder of the road without causing injury to him and others, drivers/vehicles. As stated by the police at the scene and others witnessed the incident, it was simply a “miracle�.