Frame Rust problems of the 2006 Toyota Tundra - part 2

I have a rotting frame even after the crc treatment was applied from Toyota. This was supposed to prevent the frame rust issue but it only locks in the moisture and causes more damage. Toyota will not honor the frame replacement due to this crc application even though it does not fix the problem. I'm sure there are many Toyota Tundras, tacomas, and sequoias driving around with frames falling apart. This is a safety concern not only for the driver but also for other motorists.

My 2006 Toyota Tundra double cab has significant rust, which has resulted in a crack along the frame rail approximately 6 inches long near the passenger side front wheel. The frame has numerous other holes opening up and significant flakes of steel falling of the frame in this same area. I have meticulously cared for this vehicle and have been sure to keep the car and frame clean, particularly during the harsh winter months. Nonetheless the frame has rusted to the point where the sway bar mount on the passenger side has almost rusted through. While Toyota initiated a "limited service campaign" this is not a full recall. I learned of this significant damage 26 days after the conclusion of the campaign on July 31, 2015. As this is not a recall, customers such as myself have no recourse. I contacted Toyota and was rudely informed that there are no exceptions and that my vehicle cannot be covered under the campaign as it has expired. This leaves me with significant damage as a result of Toyota's engineering error. Not only does this significantly reduce the value of my vehicle, but clearly poses a safety hazard as critical components of the front suspension are weakened. Furthermore, an accident could result in serious damage and injury as a result of the weakened structure. The fact that this has not been not been classified as a recall is appalling. Toyota is unwilling to stand behind their vehicles and has left me to fend for myself for their error. I strongly urge the NHTSA to reconsider their closed case on this frame issue and demand a recall. The measures Toyota has taken through this campaign are not sufficient. There are countless other owners whose frames only received the crc coating and have continued to rust. This was clearly a stopgap measure. Toyota should be held accountable for the safety hazard and economic impact of their design flaw.

I recently purchased a 2006 Toyota Tundra from a Toyota dealership in Feb 2015. While doing some routine maintenance in may 2015 to the vehicle I noticed some frame rust. When I took a closer look I noticed that some areas of the frame rails where pieces were connected appeared to be starting to separate due to rusting. I contacted a local Toyota dealership and took it in on June 20, 2015 for them to have a look. After one of the techs on site looked at the truck frame he told his manager that if this truck came into their shop they would have replaced the frame as part of a recall. The manager took some pictures and said that he would get back to me. After not hearing back for a couple weeks I called the dealership and the manager told me that since the frame was previously coated with a protective coating as part of a Toyota recall for rusting frames that there was not much more they could do. I then opened a case with Toyota customer care due to my concern of safety and questions about the decision that was made to take no further action on this vehicle even though the recall was still and active campaign. Toyota basically gave me the same response as the dealership. I asked if they could at least review the truck to make sure it was safe for driving and they told me that the truck was recalled and the frame was coated with a protective coating and that was basically the end of what they could offer. My concern is that the frame is obviously still rusting so whatever fix they performed did not work. Whether it was done improperly or perhaps not the correct decision based on the condition of the frame Toyota should have at least gave this case a second evaluation considering that the campaign was still active when I had it at the dealership. I have serious concerns about the safety of driving this truck considering that the frame continues to rust.

The 2006 Toyota Tundra had a recall on the frame because the frames were compromised due to excessive rust. I took my vehicle in to orleans Toyota and had the frame inspected. They said the frame was not rusted that bad and it could be treated, which was part of the class action law suit compromise. Now my frame has rusted through and the vehicle is not safe to drive. How did the dealership properly inspect a enclosed box frame? how do you treat a frame made out of inferior metal and correct the issue? the treatment did not correct the issue. My vehicle has become a safety issue even after the recall. I live in new england and know this is a very common problem with the Toyota Tundras at this time. I took my vehicle back in to orleans Toyota and had them inspect the frame. They took a picture of where the frame has rusted through and sent it to Toyota. Toyota has not responded in the last couple months. Many of the vehicles that had the frames treated are,or are becoming unsafe to drive.

I brought the above vehicle to superior Toyota of erie, PA this morning for the recall for excessive frame rust, same refused to give me a loaner car without me giving them a credit card, I informed the clerk that I am not renting a car from you - you are providing me a loaner for my trouble with your vehicle. I then left the dealership.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that he had received a voluntary recall regarding the sub frame corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician sprayed a coating to prevent the sub frame from rusting more. However, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the coating was separating from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer multiple times. The technician informed the contact that they would not provide further assistance and stated that the frame would continue to rust. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was recalled regarding the chassis. The repair consisted of spraying a substance that would prevent rust from occurring. The vehicle received the recall repair. After the vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic, the contact was informed that the frame was severely rusted. The certified mechanic diagnosed that the chassis was damaged to the point of no return. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Due to the fact that the vehicle had already received the recall repair, the manufacturer was not obligated to provide another repair. The VIN and recall details were unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Frame is rusting nearly on half, at front suspension.

My 2006 Toyota Tundra has frame rust issues. Truck is less than 3 years old. Took delivery of brand new truck on January 27, 2007. Now where my truck is parked in the drive way there are major rust stains on the driveway. Again, truck is driven in northern kentucky area, is less than 3 years old, has less than 40,000 miles and is showing signs of rust on frame that are so bad that it is staining the driveway. Notified Toyota today, and will get the truck inspected by a Toyota dealership in the area soon.