Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Toyota Tundra - part 2

8/3/2009 - steering rack lost all fluid while driving on a highway. Able to maintain control, brought to mechanic who replaced steering rack. 09/08/2009 - front brake lines corroded thru and lost all brake fluid while driving,brought to mechanic who replaced front and rear brake lines as all required replacement. 09/11/2009 - shift cable failed (corrosion) - able to get off the road and towed to mechanic. Frame and underbody of this truck have excessive corrosion which led to these failures. The integrity and safety of this vehicle is questionable.

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2002 Toyota Tundra-brake line locked up due to rust. Toyota quoted approximately 1300. 00 to repair.

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While driving down a gravel road the brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to slow the truck down by using the emergency brake pedal and shifting down. I took the truck to my local mechanic who replaced one of the brake lines at the rear brake valve but told me there was major rust and to see the dealer. I went to the Toyota dealer in bristol tennessee and talked with them about the rust condition. They said the truck could not be repaired and they would consider a trade in but the truck would then be sold for salvage. They gave me $4,000 for the truck and I purchased a used tacoma. Updated 10/21/09. Updated 10/20/09.

I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra. It suffers from severe frame and undercarriage rust. The rust and metal is literally flaking off in large sheets. My steering fluid lines corroded and burst causing loss of fluid and power steering at highway speeds last fall. This spring my rusted brake line burst and caused complete loss of brakes. My wife was coming out of a business onto a four lane highway. She had to drive it into a ditch to avert a t-bone collision on the main highway. I can hear unexplainable sounds from the rear frame area and my current mechanic tells me that the vehicle will not be inspected when due. I understand others have had similar problems and I want to assure you that there are many more out there just like me. The vehicle has otherwise been mechanically sound. Toyota has no recall notice and I have gone through there process before to no avail. There needs to be a recall insisted upon.

I own a 2007 Toyota Tundra (purchased new on March 07) I noticed around June of 2009 that the vehicle vibrates when braking at speed between 40 to 50 miles. Took the truck to the dealer where I purchased it from on September 24, 2009 , the service advisor said that there are rust on the frond disks and the rear drums and it they need to resurface the front disks and rear drums. Truck then had only (15576 miles), I paid $418. 12 for the repair, advisor said it is not covered by warranty. On Feb. 2, 2010 I contacted the Toyota consumer experience center in CA, they would not acknowledge there is an issue, and she gave me a case no. And said I should talk to the service manage at the dealer ( I did not contact him, because I felt I get no satisfaction). Yesterday on March 10, 2010 there is a new report about rust issues on the 2007 Tundra's; and its brakes. This happened to my truck especially after such a short period and only 15576 miles at the time I took to the dealer for repairs. I am now very concerned not only about the brakes that already started to rust after a short period, but also about brake lines, under carriage etc.

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1. Normal everyday use. Never plowed. Never towed. No hitch. 2. Lost my brakes going down hill on a back road. Lucky! 3. Got towed to mechanic. Brake regulator failed due to excessive corrosion near the spare tire mount. Replaced part along w/ all new brake lines due to excessive corrosion along the frame. Was advised to have Toyota inspect the frame due to excessive heavy corrosion. Called Toyota corp and got a claim # to have the frame inspected. Was told the only part of the frame to be looked at was the "rear cross member' dropped of the truck. Called to see if it was ready. Was told buy the dealership "you are all set. The rear cross member was fine and the truck was ready to be picked up. I asked if they looked at the frame under the transmission. They stated they did and noted there was heavy rust and corrosion. I asked if any holes were found in the frame during the inspection. They stated the noticed perforation on some areas of the frame. I then asked them if it was safe to drive. There was a silent pause and then "let me call you back" they called back and stated it was not safe to drive and were not fixing anything. I called corporate and asked them if I was able to have alternate transportation provided. I was told no. I had to go take my unsafe truck back. I have not been contacted for any follow up from the dealership or the corp office. The frame has holes in it. It has never been off road. It has never had a hitch attached to it. It has never had a plow attached to it. This truck is nine years old has a great engine that has had all the proper maintenance done as scheduled. The body is in excellent shape. This truck has been very well taken care of. There are several class action suits against Toyota for this malfunction and lack of response. I will be doing the same. How can a dealership advise you to come get your truck and 5 mins later tell you it is unsafe for you and your family. Had I not asked the proper questions. My due diligence.

The brake line tubing at the proportioning valve on the left rear inside frame rail corroded and burst causing all brake fluid to escape and the brake pedal went to the floor and made the vehicle difficult to stop. I was traveling close to home at a speed of approximately 25 mph. I down shifted and was able to slow to 5mph to drive the vehicle to my home garage where I replaced the tubing,fluid and bled the brakes. Fortunately no accident occurred, I discarded the old tubing and fittings after the repairs were made. The frame area behind the tubing near the left rear shock mount is corroded so badly that I am able to pass a tennis ball through the left rear frame rail. The right and left frame rails are perforated where the spare tire carrier is riveted to the horizontal frame channels directly above the rear axle. The frame is corroded badly and paper thin in areas that surround the perforations.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While the contact was having his vehicle inspected, he was informed that there were 2 rust holes in the frame near the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact stated that the rear brake lines previously needed to be replaced due to rust. The current mileage was 88000 and the failure mileage was 85000. Updated 11/9/09. Updated 11/10/09 the brake lines had rusted and were leaking. The mechanic replaced both rear leaf springs. Updated 11/10/09.

1. Slow loss of brake pressure due to low brake fluid levels (occurred over a span of 3-4 hours) 2. Total loss of brakes on all 4 wheels. Fortunately, I was towing a trailer at the time and the trailer brakes allowed me to stop safely. First time this has ever occurred. Failure was due to rusted lines. 3. Rear brake lines were replaced. I did not keep the old lines.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the brake lines and the frame corroded which caused him to lose brake power and fluid. The brakes were replaced. The dealer informed him three weeks ago that they had to submit pictures of the frame failures to Toyota and would contact him with a response. The failure mileage was 80,120. Updated 11/13/09. Updated 11/17/09.

2004 Toyota Tundra with 44000 miles has developed a brake problem. Air repeatedly gets into the brake lines with no loss of fluid causing the brake pedal to go to the floor when braking. The Tundra has been at the dealer for four months trying to be repaired, the Toyota rep has visited on five separate occasions, called the factory engineers and it is still not fixed! repairs cost to date are over $3500, Toyota picked up $2,000 leaving me out of pocket $1500+ and a truck that has a defective braking system that must be bled every 75 miles to remain drivable. This problem started in mid January 2008.

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The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The brake lines were repaired at the owners expense about 5 years ago. Recently he noticed the brake light warning light illuminated on the instrumental control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the frame along with the brake lines were replaced because of corrosion. The failure mileage was 50000. The current mileage was 74000. Updated 11/04/09. The sway bar link was replaced. Updated 11/06/09.