Underbody Shield problems of the 2004 Toyota Tundra

2004 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to severe rotting on frame.

The 2004 and earlier Toyota Tundra has had major corrosion issues and frame recalls. My Tundra was just inspected by the local Toyota dealer and major corrosion was noted on the vehicle frame. Toyota applied a fiberglass based rustproofing to the frame. However, they would not acknowledge any other corrosion or rot on the vehicle. My vehicles motor mounts are so corroded that I am afraid that the engine will fall out of the vehicle. Also, the mounts that hold the radiator are so corroded they are almost gone. There are numerous other areas in the engine compartment and undercarriage that are completely corroded. The vehicle is unsafe to drive and Toyota will not address it.

On 9/27/13 when my 2004 Tundra was being checked out for a recall for severe frame rust the ri Toyota dealer brought to my attention the rear differential was rotted through and leaking oil and said that this rust is not covered by recall. The whole axle has to be replaced. My question to you is, shouldn't Toyota be responsible for all the sub-standard steel? shouldn't this be under a safety recall for oil leakage? as far as I know the oil leak cannot be fixed w/o complete axle housing replacement and this is a problem that effects a huge # of Tundras.

Frame appears to be excessively rusty. When I had tires replaced at tire dealer, they raised vehicle and it sounded like frame was going to break a lot of cracking and loud popping sounds. Is there any recalls for my vehicle?.

Noticed extreme rust on frame and other metal parts flaking and falling off. Condition appears unsafe to drive. Tr.

Severe frame rust. Will not pass inspection. Local dealer took pictures and forwarded them to local field rep. Toyota has recalled Tundras from 2000 to 2003 for this same problem, replacing the frames. My vehicle, although a 2004 model, was assembled in December of 2003.

2004 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to frame rust. The consumer stated there is currently a recall for the 2001-2003 later models.

During the course of routine service at independent garage mechanic pointed out three major components with severe corrosion issues that need to be addressed immediately: 1) frame severely rotted by rust, a perforation was identified on front driver's side 2) rear axle body severely corroded by rust, not leaking yet but likely will soon 3) power steering rack severely rotted by rust on passenger side, not leaking yet but likely will soon, described by mechanic as "tender" failure of any of these items could cause an accident leading to serious injury.

The 2003 Tundra have reported frame rust the 2004s are the same we need help in getting Toyota to do something they are good trucks an mine can be fixed if it is done early the rust is falling off in my driveway this is a real problem so if we owners can get help from the gov. To get this addressed thank you.

Rear end leaking oil. Mechanic able to put finger through housing due to severe rusting. Entire rear end replaced under extended warranty I purchased. Entire frame rusted heavily. All welds severely rusted. Frame integrity gone. Front arm rusted so badly mechanic says it will not pass inspection in October, 2012. Front arm so rusted it is likely to collapse. Emergency brake not functioning due to heavy corrosion. . . Advised to replace. Body immaculate. No rust anywhere but frame.

Excessive rust accumulation on frame of truck. Recall campaign # 09v444000 states Toyota will initiate a field action on 2004 through 2006 models. Call to Toyota customer relations (case # [xxx]), proved to be useless. No action being taken by Toyota. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

After a scheduled oil change the mechanic suggested I take my truck to a Toyota dealer to check out the undercarriage rust. When to massey Toyota, white oak, PA . They said I need to deal with it but it would cost several hundreds of dollars because Toyota doesn't have a recall on 2004. I've talked to other Tundra owner with the same problems. When is Toyota going to acknowledge this manufacturing problem as you did previous models? I currently own two Toyota's: Tundra and camry.