Frame And Members Problems of Toyota Tundra - part 1

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds and then parking the vehicle, the contact observed oil leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact observed corrosion and holes on the frame of the vehicle, and the motor mounts were rusted, causing the engine to lower abnormally. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and it was determined that the vehicle was flexing due to the holes throughout the frame of the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to lift the vehicle due to the excessive corrosion. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and hauling a boat, the subframe nearby the transmission cross member detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact was able to inspect the vehicle and became aware of severe rust on the subframe with several areas where the subframe had rusted through and had holes. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the sub frame underneath the vehicle was rusted. The contact was concerned that the sub frame could collapse. The vehicle was taking to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 157,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds on bumpy road surfaces, the fuel tank was scraping against the pavement. The contact stated that upon inspection from the outside, the contact became aware that the fuel tank was hanging abnormally low and the bracket holding up the brake lines and fuel lines were completely rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that due to the abnormal amount of rust on the sub frame, the vehicle was not safe to be driven. The contact was informed that the entire sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,255.

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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while the vehicle was in for inspection, the mechanic discovered corrosion present on the subframe of the vehicle. The contact stated that along with corrosion, the subframe was cracked and had several holes. The cause of the damage was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failures, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not eligible for the manufacturers extended warranty coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to be checked for corrosion to the subframe, the contact was advised that there was significant corrosion on the subframe and the supports underneath the truck bed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive with any type of load in the truck bed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon loading the bed of the truck, a worker stepped on the bed and his foot went through the bed. There was no injury sustained. The contact then noticed that there were four 3-inch holes located near the bed bolts of the vehicle due to corrosion. Additionally, the contact stated that the frame was corroded. The contact related the failure to TSB number: 0101-12. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic and had determined that the failure occurred because there was no underbody coating on the vehicle, which caused water to be trapped on the underbody. The local dealer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. Another dealer, oakbrook Toyota (550 e ogden Ave, westmont, IL 60559), was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

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The contact owns 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change and tire rotation, she was informed that the subframe was severely corroded, and the vehicle was unsafe to be driven. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an inspection station where it was reported that the vehicle could not be lifted due to extensive rust located behind the cab on the sub frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 216,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the state inspection station, the technician informed him that the frame underneath the front driver's side door was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

The contact's husband owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fellow motorist alerted her husband that an unknown part had been hanging from underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact's husband discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle due to severe corrosion. The contact stated that several years prior, the vehicle had been subjected to an unknown recall related to corrosion. The contact stated that a special coating was sprayed on the vehicle to prevent corrosion; however, the recall remedy failed to prevent the corrosion. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for servicing, he was informed that the chassis was severely corroded. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the undercarriage needed to be replaced and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to an unknown recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an inspection, the mechanic informed her that the subframe was severely corroded and unable to haul the weight of a camper. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 74,300.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon servicing the vehicle at the independent mechanic, she was informed that the entire subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and had significant holes. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her brother's residence at a slower speed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was out warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change, the dealer informed the contact that the frame was corroded. Voss Toyota (2110 heller dr, beavercreek, OH 45434) was made aware of the failure; however, the dealer informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal noises. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

2000 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion on the frame.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that he was made aware of the vehicle's frame corrosion by an independent mechanic. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the subframe had severe rust causing holes to show in the frame and cab bed of the vehicle. The contact stated that some areas had been sprayed with a substance to patch up the areas of rust, however, the spray had since deteriorated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the extended coverage for the repair had been extended. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that there were holes in the subframe of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the subframe was not treated with rust inhibitor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the dealer was not able to spray the rust inhibitor on the vehicle due to iowa not being a cold state. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was engaged the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact engaged the parking brake and brought the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic found that the brake lines were rusted and leaking. Additionally, the sub frame and chassis were extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while working underneath the vehicle, he became aware that the junction point on the frame rail of the front driver’s side was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the rust was confirmed and pictures and documentation that the frame needed to be replaced was submitted to Toyota chicago regional however, the sub frame replacement was denied by the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted who informed the contact to find another 2003 Toyota Tundra owner where they had remedied the frame rust failure free of charge. The contact stated that the other vehicle owner informed him that Toyota offered to replace the frame or buy back the vehicle. The contact stated he provided the information to Toyota with the other owner's information and VIN, however the contact stated that Toyota had not offered to replace the frame or buy back the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced in 2013 under NHTSA campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) at Toyota west (1500 auto mall dr, columbus, OH 43228) however, the rust failure occurred. The contact stated that the remedy was insufficient. The contact stated that a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the brake indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear cross member was severely corroded, which spread to the brake line proportional valve. The contact found that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and the contact was informed that the state of south carolina was not included in the recall; therefore, they were unable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1904080954. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 187,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance at Toyota of bedford (18151 rockside rd, bedford, OH 44146), the technician informed the contact that the frame was corroded. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown dealer concerning an engine light diagnostic test and was informed that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that there was excessive corrosion of the rear cross member. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause the spare tire to detach, which was stowed underneath the truck bed. The vehicle was taken to aubrey alexander Toyota (1324 n susquehanna trail, selinsgrove, PA 17870) where it was determined that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine oil service. The technician noticed underneath the vehicle, that the two main side frames that held the vehicle up were corroded. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a Toyota dealer. The contact called sunrise Toyota (3984 sunrise hwy, oakdale, NY 11769, phone number: (631) 589-9000) and was informed that they could not service the vehicle because it was a safety campaign, not a recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer again and was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in a recall and a notification was sent to the previous owner. The recall was now expired; therefore, the vehicle could not be serviced. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that, upon a visual inspection, he became aware of corrosion along the frame rails underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the frame corrosion. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 116,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a crushing noise coming from the rear driver side. Once he arrived home, the contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the frame had corroded through the entire chassis on the front driver side. The contact also stated that the front of the chassis dropped below the rear part approximately one inch and a quarter. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would not assist with the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. While driving 55 mph, the frame rods fractured due to excessive rust and corrosion. The contact temporarily lost steering function. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame was fractured. The vehicle was taken to a certified Toyota mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

2001 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to excessive corrosion of the frame and suspension components.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the contact observed that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,315.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tundra. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service, the technician stated that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a hole in the frame due to corrosion build up. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,800.