Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V444000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/13/1999 to 09/13/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 110000 | 05/03/2010 | ODI | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/18/2009 | 11/18/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling model year 2000-2003 tundra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. excessive corrosion of the rear cross member may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the truck bed which would present a road hazard that could cause a crash. also, corrosion of the rear cross member could affect the rear brake lines and the proportioning valve resulting in diminished braking capability. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the spare tire and diminished brake capacity could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Toyota is asking owners of the affected vehicles to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle until a remedy can be obtained. dealers will inspect the rear cross member and related components, including the brake lines, and replace them if necessary. if the cross member does not need to be replaced, it will be sprayed with a corrosion protection compound. these services will be performed free of charge, however multiple visits to the dealer may be required. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about april 30, 2010. owner may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota safety recall no. ssc90/90m.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| STRUCTURE | |||||
| PG01799 | 05/14/1999 | 605918 | Subject regarding tundra supplemental pre-delivery service (pds) procedure. *tt | 08/02/1999 | |
| 032999 | 03/29/1999 | 605181 | Subject regarding exterior paint colors. *tt | 06/02/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| BO00602 | 03/01/2002 | 631797 | Subject regarding front seat cover damage. *slc | 06/20/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| NV01400 | 09/15/2000 | 618289 | This bulletin is a field fix developed to limit the amount of road vibration transferred to the arm rest. *jb | 04/11/2001 | |
| NV01700 | 11/17/2000 | 616115 | This bulletin addresses noise concerns and door check performance on the front doors. some customers may complain of a click or creak noise while opening and closing the doors. the service tip in this bulletin will address the click noi | 02/09/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| AX00403 | 08/06/2003 | 10003560 | Accessory hood protector. *tt | 10/23/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| TC-12-006 | 03/12/2012 | 10046399 | Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. in certain cold climate areas, with high usage of road salt, frames of trucks would exhibit more than normal rust corrosion, causing perforation of metal. models 2000-03 tundra. | 10/11/2012 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||
| PE09049 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/06/2009 | 01/26/2010 | FRAME CORROSION | 09V444000 | |
| This investigation was opened based on 20 reports of model year (my) 2000 and 2001 vehicles experiencing severe corrosion of the frame, resulting in either under-body mounted spare tire separation or rear brake failure.the failure report counts shown above are for my 2000 and 2001 vehicles only.by letter of november 16, 2009 toyota has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (09v-444) of approximately 110,000 model year (my) 2000 through 2003 tundra vehicles.the affected recalled vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the district of columbia and the states of ct, de, il, in, ky, ma, md, me, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, va, vt, wi, wv.toyota alleges high amounts of road salts are used in these areas and excessive corrosion of the rear cross-member (to which the spare tire is mounted) can occur and cause the spare tire to separate from the vehicle and can also lead to rear brake failure.toyota stated: toyota has tentatively concluded that the root cause is a combination of factors, including usage in areas where road salt is applied, inadequate vehicle maintenance (i.e., not following the recommendations in the owner's manual), the design of the rear cross-member, and manufacturing issues.the design of the rear cross-member is such that it is open on the top side and susceptible to accumulation of dirt, water and road salt.manufacturing issues of the rear cross-member related to the coating process also affect its corrosion resistance.toyota also states that owners of my 2000 through 2003 vehicles in states not covered by the recall will be notified on how to obtain the same inspection and repair as the recalled vehicles, free of charge.further toyota states: please note that while toyota has not determined a defect exists in 2004 through 2006 my tundra vehicles, toyota plans on initiating a field action in the near future to prevent future corrosion on those vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the affected region at no cost to the owner.by letter of january 8, 2010 toyota has notified the agency that it amended its defect information report for safety recall 09v-444 to include the fuel tank mounting system (i.e., fuel tank support straps and fuel tank mounting cross-members) in the safety recall.toyota states: toyota has not decided that the fuel tank mounting system in those vehicles contains a safety-related defect within the meaning of federal motor vehicle safety law.rather, toyota is taking this action at odi's request and to avoid future disagreement with odi with respect to this issue.my 2007 and newer tundra vehicles are not included in any of toyota's actions as the rear cross-member in those vehicles have been redesigned so that it is open on the bottom.the actions taken by toyota are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the subject vehicles.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| PE09049 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 10/06/2009 | 01/26/2010 | FRAME CORROSION | 09V444000 | |
| This investigation was opened based on 20 reports of model year (my) 2000 and 2001 vehicles experiencing severe corrosion of the frame, resulting in either under-body mounted spare tire separation or rear brake failure.the failure report counts shown above are for my 2000 and 2001 vehicles only.by letter of november 16, 2009 toyota has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (09v-444) of approximately 110,000 model year (my) 2000 through 2003 tundra vehicles.the affected recalled vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the district of columbia and the states of ct, de, il, in, ky, ma, md, me, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, va, vt, wi, wv.toyota alleges high amounts of road salts are used in these areas and excessive corrosion of the rear cross-member (to which the spare tire is mounted) can occur and cause the spare tire to separate from the vehicle and can also lead to rear brake failure.toyota stated: toyota has tentatively concluded that the root cause is a combination of factors, including usage in areas where road salt is applied, inadequate vehicle maintenance (i.e., not following the recommendations in the owner's manual), the design of the rear cross-member, and manufacturing issues.the design of the rear cross-member is such that it is open on the top side and susceptible to accumulation of dirt, water and road salt.manufacturing issues of the rear cross-member related to the coating process also affect its corrosion resistance.toyota also states that owners of my 2000 through 2003 vehicles in states not covered by the recall will be notified on how to obtain the same inspection and repair as the recalled vehicles, free of charge.further toyota states: please note that while toyota has not determined a defect exists in 2004 through 2006 my tundra vehicles, toyota plans on initiating a field action in the near future to prevent future corrosion on those vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the affected region at no cost to the owner.by letter of january 8, 2010 toyota has notified the agency that it amended its defect information report for safety recall 09v-444 to include the fuel tank mounting system (i.e., fuel tank support straps and fuel tank mounting cross-members) in the safety recall.toyota states: toyota has not decided that the fuel tank mounting system in those vehicles contains a safety-related defect within the meaning of federal motor vehicle safety law.rather, toyota is taking this action at odi's request and to avoid future disagreement with odi with respect to this issue.my 2007 and newer tundra vehicles are not included in any of toyota's actions as the rear cross-member in those vehicles have been redesigned so that it is open on the bottom.the actions taken by toyota are sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the subject vehicles.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 125000 | ||
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra 4x4 limited access cab. i took it in to my local dealership on 4/26/2010 for unrelated servicing and because i was concerned about the amout of rust on the rear frame components. i had heard about the recall and assumed that they would tell me something. i was told that it was ok, and that i would be contacted when they have the anti-corrosive treatment ready. today is 11/24/2010 and i have still heard nothing. pieces of the frame rails continue to flake and fall off in sheets (some approximately 4 inches long and 1/16th of an inch thick or greater). i'm concerned about the structural integrity of this vehicle. i'm especially worried that the rear springs will give out while driving and cause injury or worse. nhtsa and usdot should look into this problem. toyota needs to compensate owners of these vehicles as was done for the tacomas that experienced the same failure. the rusting problem is much greater than just the rear cross-member. | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 90000 | ||
| On 24 nov 09 toyota issued a recall for 2000 tundra pickups, regarding frame corrosion and particularly corrosion on the cross member that holds the spare tire. although i read about this online, toyota has yet to inform me by mail. on 24 march 2010 i took my truck in to berlin city motors in portland me for an inspection of this problem. they told me that my corrosion was not enough to warrant frame replacement, but that i would be notified of when to return for application of some sort of corrosion inhibiting gunk. seven months later i heard nothing. i called totota customer services and began a complaint process. they said that they are still sending out recalls ..almost a year later!!! they claim that they need info from the state of maine regarding legality of applying corrosion inhibiting gunk on safely, and they need other permissions. it is my opinion that toyota is stalling on this fairly simple recall, hoping to reduce the problem by attrition of older vehicles. i would appreciate info from nhtsa as to why toyota is being allowed to take this long on a project that isn't exactly rocket science. thanks, norm | |||
| 04/12/2010 | 80000 | ||
| The under side of my 2000 toyota tundra is so badly rusted that i had to have the spare tire removed and my brake lines and all of my frame are rusted. the rust continues to flake and fall from the frame of the truck. i have brought it to my dealer and they said they would order a new cross member part to replace what is there however, i have not heard from the dealer because they have not heard from toyota. i am afraid to drive my truck. there is way more rust than just to the cross member frame. the entire frame is badly rusted and has gone into the brake lines! | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 122010 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra from va for the last five years/originaly from new york.big hole in frame behind pass frt tires/alot of rust through on top of frame at same area | |||
| 12/28/2009 | 107000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2000 toyota tundra with only 107k miles on the odo. this was just before toyota announced a minor rust recall. i took the vehicle to the local toyota dealership and to my surprise they told me that the entire frame was compromised. i have now been without a vehicle since the 28th of dec because my low mileage truck was deemed unsafe for the road. toyota has yet to offer a solution to this problem. *tr | |||
| 01/18/2010 | 99665 | 1 | |
| To whom it may concern, i own a 2000 4x4 limited tundra which has a rust problem. most of the underside of the vehicle has heavy surface rust. it also has a front body mount that is rusted and corroded the medal is flaking and peeling away. i took the vehicle to a toyota dealer for inspection. the dealer told me that the frame has no perforation holes in it. nothing they can do. in addition to all the rust i had to replace rear brake lines and rear parking brake assembly on both sides do to rust and corrosion. i called toyota corp to complain about these problems all they did was give me a case number. i also told them that the value of my vehicle has been compromised due to the rust . they will not do anything until holes are formed through the frame. i feel im caught between a rock and a hard place. toyota did the right thing last year with the tacomas having rust issues but doing nothing for tundra owners. *tr | |||
| 01/16/2010 | 94000 | 1 | |
| Frame rails rusting excessive! metal flaking off in big chunks all along the entire frame. including all the cross members and structure supports. i have been advised to limit the load and towing capacity of the truck, being afraid of failure and causing an accident. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 121000 | 1 | |
| The truck cannot pass inspection because of a rusted frame. there are holes (2-3) in both side rails of frame, 3 of the crossmembers are rusted through, one of them totally disintegrated. the rear cross member is also carries the spare wheel, which eventually will fall off and may cause an accident. rear brakelines are attached to this crossmember also, which may also be ruptured. rear shackles for rear springs are almost rusted through and are very unsafe. no accident has happened yet, but vehicle in inoperable. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2008 | 120000 | 1 | |
| 2000 tundra having emergency brakes rusting all the time along with crank bell and rear diff.housing. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| Complaint and concern regarding my toyota tundra truck, year 2000. my auto mechanic advises me that the rear frame, along with the supports that attach the truck bed to frame have rusted to point that they are unsafe, and should be replaced. he states that the bed is becoming unsecure due to the heavy corrosion of the brackets and that parts of the frame will need to be reinforced within the next year. the rust and corrosion is very visible - and all this in spite of fact that the truck is garaged and very well maintained - less than 90 k miles and only one driver. i have been unable to trade it in due to the heavy rust problem of the frame and brackets. he says that in an accident, the truck bed could fly off if the problem is not resolved. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 200000 | 1 | |
| Excessive premature rusting of frame and components, spring shackles, spare tire area. trucked failed ma state safety inspection on 11/24/09 and is considered undriveable until repairs are made. i am aware of a recall in effect on or before 12/15/09 and also plan to contact toyota for an inspection. *tr | |||
| 11/22/2009 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Rusted frame on my 2000 toyota tundra. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2009 | 63168 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra. during normal maintenance i was informed that the frame had a severe rust issue. this was so severe that the mechanic had to be extremely cautious when putting the vehicle on the lift as to not damage the frame. the vehicle has approximately 60,000 miles and at this point is almost un safe to drive. the reason for the maintenance was that the shifter cable had rusted through, not allowing me to change gears. i was informed about the recall on the toyota tacoma fro this same issue and filed a report with toyota on this tundra issue. at this point i have no options. i won't sell a possible dangerous car to anyone else and i doubt i would get any thing fro a trade. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| Severe frame rust damage to my 2000 toyota tundra. i am told not to drive it by the dealer. *tr | |||
| 07/14/2009 | 19000 | 1 | |
| Toyota tundra year 2000, 4wd,6cyl. frame total rust,holes in frame, spare tire bracket rusted,tire hanging down few inches from ground, almost caused accident on road. had to remove tire. warned by driver in rear of my vehicle,by flashing lights and blowing horn. time day 11am. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| 2000 tundra 4x4 the frame is rusted beyond repair i live in ohio. *tr | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 1 | ||
| Severe rust on 2000 toyota tundra frame. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2009 | 77250 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra and it failed its annual pennsylvania state inspection due to a frame rust issue. the toyota dealership that did the inspection and failed the truck, i assume, knew of a potential problem and thank god, thoroughly inspected the truck's frame. they found a hole in the frame that concerned them to the point that failed the truck's state inspection and i ended up paying $294.25 to have a frame patch welded in to prevent a failure of the frame in the area of the rusted hole. i had the truck undercoated at the time of purchase in 2000 and that undercoating is blistering off, and has been blistering off for a few years. the undercoating was maintained under a ziebart warranty until 2005 when ziebart closed the local franchises. this means the underside of my truck has been without the warranted protection for only four years. this is ridiculous that a truck, that has been as meticulously maintained as mine has been, is experiencing a frame rust issue to the level that it fails a state inspection !!!! the underside of the truck is heavily rusted despite the additional precautions i've taken of undercoating, maintaining the undercoating, and religiously spraying the excessive salt off of the vehicle in the winter months during the times of high exposure. i am extremely concerned about the safety and integrity of my truck every time i get behind its steering wheel now. one of my biggest concerns is, that in the unfortunate event that i would be involved in a collision of significance, the engineering safety standards required to be met regarding frame structural integrity will be grossly compromised by the rotting frame and will no longer be able to offer the designed protection that the engineers calculated. the protective structure will no longer be able to provide the necessary safety buffer for me and my passengers from the extreme energy forces experienced during a life threatening collision when we'll be counting on it with our lives. *tr | |||
| 10/24/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra pickup, frame rusting out on the front end of truck. *tr | |||
| 05/18/2007 | 80000 | 1 | |
| We have a 2000 toyota tundra ,and the complaint is rust, first my bumpers went .,the rear bumper got so rusted that my daughter sat on the bumper and she fell to the ground., i called toyota ,the said call my local dealer.,i did., my local dealer told me they couldn't do nothing about it ,they said it wasn't there problem . so at this point i never replaced the bumper because toyota wanted 400.00 without putting the bumper on and i can not afford that. anyway who says a new toyota bumper would be no good any ways! second and most important is the frame year after year after year..... i tried to apply an undercoat to the frame and then the next year no matter how much under coating i put on the frame it gets like a 100 times worse i think the rust behind the under coating just breaks apart and just falls off as i drive because the year after the rust is 100 times worse!!!! if you would please ., look into this asap because im really scared to drive this truck, and i don't want to sell it to someone else because i would be afraid for them and feel terrible if something dangerous happened to us or them, please help! thank you *tr | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 151000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra and it is rusted to the point where i cannot get a new inspection sticker. this past weekend i was driving and the spare tire was so badly rusted it broke loose from the mount and nearly caused me to crash as it jammed beneath my vehicle. it then bounced back and almost hit the car behind me. this was a very near miss! i have been fighting with toyota to have them help me with this problem but they are doing nothing. i am hoping that they will do for us what they did for tacoma owners. *tr updated 03/25/10 *bf | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 134000 | 1 | |
| Major rust in 2000 toyota tundra frame. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Significant frame rust and a rusted and broken leaf spring on a 2000 toyota tundra extended cab truck. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 145000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra. the spare tire fell off while driving it a few months ago. after recent state inspection, the entire truck frame is rusted beyond repair. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra failed inspection due to frame rust. the steering rack rusted through and is no longer attached to the frame. i was told not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. the frame has many areas that are in similar condition. *tr | |||
| 05/06/2009 | 1 | ||
| While i was driving my toyota tundra down highway truck started to drive erratically. i took to my mechanic who told me there was significant rust on entire frame. steering rack had separated from frame and struts were rusted out. same frame as tacoma why has toyota not responded to problem. i called dealer who told me to call toyota. the call to toyota was useless. they told me that there was nothing that they could do for me. i wish that somebody would do the right thing and take care of this serious problem. if an accident happens to seriously hurt somebody toyota will deserve all the suits that will come there way. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2008 | 99376 | 1 | |
| In october 2008 i had the truck inspected and was told about unusual amount of frame rust. they gave me a sticker but said it might not pass inspection next time. i took the vehicle to my toyota dealership and asked them to inspect the rust on the frame. they said it was just surface rust. july 22, 2009 i had it in for an oil change at the dealer and they said i have some buckling in the frame from excessive rusting. the service advisor said he didn't think it was safe to drive. he suggested i contact toyota. i will do that tomorrow. *tr | |||
| 04/20/2008 | 88500 | 1 | |
| Late spring or early summer of last year i had been driving my family home from the grandparents. we felt a sound louder and problem worse than a pot hole. it was a normal road paved. it was in webster, ma. the truck seemed to be fine until late june the truck started to leak power steering fluid. took it to the dealer (tri-state toyota scion and dodge). i explained the problem to the customer service lady. she told me about the rust problem they had with both the tacoma's and tundra's and said the would check my truck out for frame corrosion. without showing me they said there was none. then proceeded to tell me the cost to fix this problem and was a ridiculous amount. it then got inspected by an autobody specialist. precision auto repair look at it and said the frame is junk just like the tacoma's. i ask jim audett the owner for a preliminary estimate so i could send to toyota. the power steering rack had broken away from the frame and chunk's of the frame (metal are falling off this truck). the integrity of this vehicle has been compromised by the corrosion and is not a road worthy vehicle. i spent $19,000 for this truck in early january 2007 about 14 moths before toyota did the recall on the tacoma's. i have been given the run around by the dealer and toyota for almost a year. i have subsequently taken and sent to attorney generals of both massachusetts and connecticut to inform them of this potential road hazard to all. it would be greatly appreciated if your agency could look into this because toyota is reluctant to stand behind this poor quality vehicle. they have denied there was any corrosion. the pictures prove beyond a shadow of a doubt this is a manufacturers problem. you can view the pictures at www.tundrasolutions.com and look up user name rustytundra007. if you would like also www.pickuptrucks.com wrote an article on the truck too. this truck was also featured on wcvb tv in boston ma. www.thebostonchannel.com has posted report. *tr | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 141854 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra and was driving north on interstate 95 in maine. without warning, the back end of the truck suddenly lifted up off the pavement while traveling at 65 mph. when i regained control of the vehicle, i looked into the rear view mirror to see a tire bouncing erratically across several lanes of northbound traffic. cars were braking and swerving to avoid collision with the tire and fortunately it came to a rest against the median guardrail without crossing into southbound lanes and without damage to vehicles or injury to drivers. i immediately pulled into the emergency breakdown lane and inspected the truck to find that the spare tire was missing and a large corroded hole existed in the frame from which the tire had been mounted. i retrieved the tire and placed it in the bed. the following monday i took the truck to the toyota dealer where it was purchased to received an evaluation from a mechanic of what went wrong and if it can be repaired. the toyota dealer claimed that they have been seeing significant frame corrosion of toyota tundra trucks of this model year, similar to that of tacoma's which had been recalled. they were unsure that the frame of my vehicle could be successfully repaired, due to the extensive corrosion and perforation. they did say that the vehicle could not pass a safety inspection regardless. it is clear that corrosion to this extreme extent on toyota tundra frames warrant attention from the nhtsa, due to the clear and present danger this defect poses to the traveling public. if spare tires fall from the frame mount in this manner, drivers of this model year toyota tundra and surrounding vehicles at the time of an incident of this nature are at extreme risk of severe injury and/or death. toyota was contacted regarding this incident (case # 0905118853) and say that there is currently no program at present to recall any of the vehicles due to the currently low number of complaints. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Very concerned about the rust under my 2000 toyota tundra. it was inspected for the initial bed rust in jan 08 by my local dealer after a local reputable body shop agreed with me that things were not right underneath. dealer rep dismissed my concerns and did nothing. now i'm reading about these things falling apart. the below incident date is the date of the inspection. i intend to have another inspection by the dealer i purchased the truck from in the near future. *tr | |||
| 04/28/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| After watching a news program about toyota tundras frames rusting out, i decided to check out my tundra, and i found large sections of the frame rusted, and chunks of rusted metal would flake off when handled. i am very concerned for myself and passengers as well as other motorists if the frame should just fall apart while traveling at highway speeds. i hope that my complaint combined with others will help you to avert some very serious accidents. *tr | |||
| 03/31/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra 62,000 miles. locally driven. frame ,cab and bed are severely rusted. the bed is covered with a tonneau cover and is rusting from the weld joints out. the c channel frame is perforated below the bed. toyota states that it does not know of a problem with the tundras, they just did a buyback program with the 1995-2000 tacomas for the same reason. frames for both trucks are made in the states, does anyone see a connection? poor metal or prep? *tr | |||
| 03/26/2009 | 154000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra with rust holes through frame over and beside rear shock brackets and spring brackets. i am at my wits end with toyota and have tried to resolve this obvious defect at every level. this has become a safety issue for my self and other drivers, it is just a matter of time before the frame will snap in half. this truck is only 8 years old and the problem is getting worse by the day, i reported this with toyota almost two years ago and they said they would put it in the system? now march of 2009 toyota has inspected the truck and admits there is a problem but does not want to resolve it. i can go on line and find alot of complaints about this same problem with toyota dodging the issue. i was wondering if this would be something that should be looked into since they have already had this problem with some of the other trucks they manufacture. i plan to also notify my insurance company that they possibly could be insuring a potential disaster. your help and input would be greatly appreciated. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2008 | 181231 | 1 | 08/20/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the vehicle was taken in for repairs and the technician observed that the rear subframe bracket was damaged, which could result in the vehicle turning over. the technician recommended that the vehicle be inspected at an authorized dealer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the subframe bracket was severely cracked. the warranty was expired and the dealer refused to repair the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the failure was repaired. the contact has notified the manufacturer due to the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 181,231 and current mileage was 182,000. updated 11/24/08 *cn spare tire carrier was severly rusted. updated 11/26/08. *jb | |||
| 07/21/1999 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer can smell exhaust fumes coming through cab of vehicle. have yet to contact dealer. *ak the consumer was complaining about road noise while he was driving. also the radio was of no use because he can?t hear when the vehicle speed was above 40 mph. *yh | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 25 | 10/01/1999 | |
| We bought a 2000 toyota tundra, 4x4, extra cab. at 800 klms we noticed there was no paint left on the front bottom corners of the box. at 5800 klms there is no paint left on the whole undercarage of the truck, large chunks of metal gone from the rockerpanels, rock chips all over the vehicle including the roof. this truck has factory tires, mudflaps, and fender flares and still throws rocks so extensively to the rear, centre and front of the vehicle you actually drive right into them therefore damageing the windshield as well. it is dangerous for any mortorist behind it. we are currently heading into a dispute with toyota canada via canvap as toyota canada's position on this matter is that nothing is covered under warrenty as it is owner abuse due to driving on abnormal road conditions!! we drive 2 klms a day on a government maintained gravel road, and 60 klms a day on a major highway. we have seen two other tundra's with the same problem so far and are looking for any other tundra owners who have this problem. our truck looks like it has been sandblasted. we have reports from independent body specialist who can't believe what this truck is doing. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/25/2013 | 157000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure) a few years ago and while entering a service station at 2 mph, a loud noise was heard. upon inspection, it was found that the spare tire had separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 157,000. | |||
| 01/25/2013 | 157000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure) a few years ago and while entering a service station at 2 mph, a loud noise was heard. upon inspection, it was found that the spare tire had separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 157,000. mah | |||
| 01/25/2013 | 157000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that her vehicle was repaired under nhtsa camapign id number 09v444000 (structure) approximately a few years ago. while driving approximately 2 mph into a service station she heard a loud noise. after inspecting the vehicle she noticed that the spare tire separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 157,000. tb | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 146000 | 1 | |
| Previous complaint not correct. took vehicle to toyota newburgh ny for safety recall replace frame was told at time had to do power steering as leaking and rust and entire cost i had to pay though compain states they are responsible or they wouldn't pass inspection, i showed them. no other choice but to do & hope to recoupe later, yeah right. truck went in complete frame was done remarkable fast, obvious why, as i drove home the truck had not been put back on frame correct that was clear to the eye but driving it the challenge to remain on road safe.the dealer nys certified insp. site also passed this vehicle. the truck has so many more safety issues after completion its a joke thanks nhtsa. not to mention the malfunction of many components that worked prior, called dealer and complained, they also informed me as replace being done that the exhaust hanging by thread due to rust brackets etc the cost to repair $6000.00 if i bring it back they will surely violate me again, i cant afford $/aggrav. nhtsa has done nothing for me but they continue to compain on the utmost importance we as consumers are these trucks need be taken off the road. toyota corp. n dealer laughed when i stated calling nhtsa go ahead they wont do anything, filled w toyota customer hotline anyway knowing they are in bed with nhtsa. my ? who & where are these fines billlions of $ going, surely not to the owners of vehicles. mr. strickland i dare u to do your taxpaying job & get me n others results take these and any other vehicles off the road before my or hey maybe your family is involved in fatality. are roads are not safe, this agency is failing everyone that travels over the road. any attorney willing take private case i got documents n some [xxx] nhtsa stinks big in this who do u represent who ru accountable to i want answers mr.strickland contact info nowhere why. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 146000 | ||
| Previous complaint not correct. took vehicle to toyota newburgh ny for safety recall replace frame was told at time had to do power steering as leaking and rust and entire cost i had to pay though compain states they are responsible or they wouldnt pass inspection, i showed them. no other choice but to do & hope to recoupe later, yeah right. truck went in complete frame was done remarkable fast, obvious why, as i drove home the truck had not been put back on frame correct that was clear to the eye but driving it the challange to remain on road safe.the dealer nys certified insp. site also passed this vehicle. the truck has so many more safety issues after completion its a joke thanks nhtsa. not to mention the malfunction of many components that worked prior, called dealer and complained, they also informed me as replace being done that the exhaust hanging by thread due to rust brackets etc the cost to repair $6000.00 if i bring it back they will surely violate me again, i cant afford $/aggrav. nhtsa has done nothing for me but they continue to compain on the utmost importance we as consumers are these trucks need be taken off the road. toyota corp. n dealer laughed when i stated calling nhtsa go ahead they wont do anything, filled w toyota customer hotline anyway knowing they are in bed with nhtsa. my ? who & where are these fines billlions of $ going, surely not to the owners of vehicles. mr. strickland i dare u to do your taxpaying job & get me n others results take these and any other vehicles off the road before my or hey maybe your family is involved in fatality. are roads are not safe, this agency is failing everyone that travles over the road. any attorney willing take private case i got documents n some odellpierce@gmail.com nhtsa stinks big in this who do u represent who ru accountble to i want answers mr.strickland contact info nowhere why. | |||
| 10/21/2012 | 146000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, the frame and tires felt at if they were not aligned properly. additionally, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technician advised that the power steering rack and pinion was corroded and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 146,000. kmj | |||
| 10/21/2012 | 146000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the vehicle was included and repaired in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). after the vehicle was repaired the contact stated the frame and tires were not aligned properly. additionally, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technician stated the power steering rack and pinion was corroded and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 146,000. da | |||
| 01/09/2012 | 152000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the manufacturer replaced the frame under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and memebers: underbody shields), but did not replace the lines for the power steering that direct into the front axle. the contact stated that the couplings that pass fluid into the axle were rusted. the contact also stated that the manufacturer did not replace the rusted fuel lines either. the contact stated that the power steering had failed and the fuel lines that went from the fuel pump to the motor were about to fail. the manufacturer did replace the brake lines. the vehicle was in the possession of the manufacturer for five months during the repair process. the failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 155,000. | |||
| 01/09/2012 | 152000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the manufacturer replaced the frame under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and memebers: underbody shields), but did not replace the lines for the power steering that direct into the front axle. the contact stated that the couplings that pass fluid into the axle were rusted. the contact also stated that the manufacturer did not replace the rusted fuel lines either. the contact stated that the power steering had failed and the fuel lines that went from the fuel pump to the motor were about to fail. the manufacturer did replace the brake lines. the vehicle was in the possession of the manufacturer for five months during the repair process. the failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 155,000. sm. | |||
| 01/09/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the manufacturer replaced the frame and nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and memebers: underbody shields), but did not replace the lines for the power steering that goes into the front axle. the couplings where the fluid goes into axle are rusted. the contact stated that the manufacturer did not replace the rusted fuel lines as well. the contact stated that the power steering had failed and the fuel lines are about to fail from the fuel pump to the motor. the contact stated the manufacturer did replace the brake lines. the contact stated the manufacturer had the vehicle for five months making the repairs. the failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 155,000.rl | |||
| 04/07/2012 | 245000 | 1 | |
| Took truck to toyota dealer and was told unsafe to drive due to rust. was told they would replace the frame but it would cost me $8000.00 to replace all broken parts and labor. called toyota and they said there was nothing they could do. *tr | |||
| 04/07/2012 | 245000 | ||
| Took truck to toyota dealer and was told unsafe to drive due to rust. was told they would replace the frame but it would cost me $8000.00 to replace all broken parts and labor. called toyota and they said there was nothing they could do. | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 43000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields), the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the frame did not need the corrosion protection compound as stated in the recall. the contact stated that the frame had excessive corrosion and was not safe to drive. the contact called the manufacturer but did not receive any assistance. the failure mileage was 43,000. kmj | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 43000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact after receiving a nhtsa recall notice regarding the structure: frame and members:underbody shields (campaign i.d. number 09v444000) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer expected the vehicle and stated the frame did not need the corrosion protection compound. the contact stated the frame had excessive corrosion and was not safe to drive. the contact called the manufacturer but did not receive any assistance. the failure mileage was 43,000. jo | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact submitted an email and requested that the official ivoq be written verbatim to the email: i am the owner of a 2000 toyota tundra with severe frame rot. i can not get toyota to replace my frame because the vehicle was a rebuilt vehicle. the only thing they could do was replace the rear cross member. the problem i have with this is that my truck is excellent condition with the exception of the frame. i bought it with 50,000 miles on it and it now has 189,000 miles on it. a local man had his replaced and the truck will oass an inspection. it is frustrating i sent a letter to toyota a year ago and to no response. so i guess my question is are they pulling the wool over my eyes and to doing the replacement or am i just screwed. assignees and notifications* | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 50000 | ||
| Atl-the contact wanted to file the complaint with what he had sent via email.jp entered on 04/17/2012 at 08:20:43 edt (gmt-0400) by nhtsa.webmaster@dot.gov: sender name: michael larrivee sender email: mlarrivee76@gmail.com subject: toyota tundra comments: i am the owner of a 2000 toyota tundra with severe frame rot. i can not get toyota to replace my frame because the vehicle was a rebuilt vehicle. the only thing they could do was replace the rear cross member. the problem i have with this is that my truck is excellent condition with the exception of the frame. i bought it with 50,000 miles on it and it now has 189,000 miles on it. a local man had his replaced and the truck will oass an inspection. it is frustrating i sent a letter to toyota a year ago and to no response. so i guess my question is are they pulling the wool over my eyes and to doing the replacement or am i just screwed. assignees and notifications* | |||
| 11/15/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair. the contact expressed concern with having a rusted frame repaired with replacement parts and felt that the manufacturer should purchase the vehicle back from him. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 66,000. | |||
| 11/15/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair. the contact expressed concern with having a rusted frame repaired with replacement parts and felt that the manufacturer should purchase the vehicle back from him. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 66,000. kmj | |||
| 11/15/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle was taken to an authorized and dropped off for repair. the contact expressed concern with having a rusted frame repaired with replacement parts and felt that the manufacturer should purchase the vehicle back from him. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 66,000. sm. | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the leak springs were rusted and fractured. the dealer was in the process of repairing the failure. the manufacturer opened an incident report, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 140,000. kmj | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the leak springs had rusted and broke. the dealer was in the process of repairing the failure. the manufacturer opened a incident report, but denied any assistance with repair to the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 140,000. nw | |||
| 05/05/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the frame was rusted. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and found no failures. the manufacturer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. kmj | |||
| 05/05/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated the frame had rusted. the dealer diagnosed no failure. the manufacturer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. nw | |||
| 07/26/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Toyota tundra 2000 frame severly rusted. according to mechanic, maybe a risk to me and others. i have owned toyotas since 1984, and have never been so disappointed and appalled. is hntsa doing anything or is this a waste of my time? what do i do? | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 125000 | ||
| This vehicle was purchased at greensburg toyota, greensburg, pa. this vehicle has had brake lines replaced, fuel lines replaced, the frame corroded and rusted out, fuel lines rusted out, the tie rods rusted out, the tailgate rusted out, the electrical outlets for the backup and tail lights were shorting out, the entire body on this vehicle is rusting. this vehicle is a complete menace to the toyota company. this vehicle had the front axles rusted out and the wheel fell off while driving it. | |||
| 05/10/2010 | 126000 | ||
| 1. noticed severe under body rust and frame rust on 2000 toyota tundra when washing truck. 2. rust getting worse, making the vehicle less safe to drive and use as intended. 3. nothing has been done to correct this issue yet, but did receive a letter from toyota stating the issue with under body rust and took it to the dealership, but they didn't do anything about it. | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| (1). i purchased a new 2000 toyota tundra extended cab limited at price toyota in delaware. in february 2009 i observed rust through of bracket from bed to frame visible through rear wheel well. requested that my wife report this to liberty toyota in nj during routine 5000 mile oil change. she was told that this was not a problem. (2). in september 2009 truck was again taken to liberty toyota for 5000 mile oil change, purchase of 5 new tires and alignment. liberty toyota service told my wife that the truck was rusted to the point where they could no longer align the vehicle and no service was performed. liberty took photos of the underside of the truck and transmitted them to toyota. approximately two weeks later liberty told my wife that toyota's position was that because of the age and mileage (9 years and 110,000 miles ) that they would do nothing to resolve this issue. (3). in late september 2009 i purchased a 2006 toyota tundra crew cab 4 door tundra limited as a replacement vehicle for my wife a toyota runnemead, nj. on that same occasion the 2000 tundra was put on lift and inspected with a powerful light. observed various rust through of brackets and at least one fist sized hole through the frame. this was witnessed by the toyota runnemeade sales person, general manager, sales manager, and service manager. all agreed that this was worst case of rust they had seen, and were of the opinion that the truck was not safe to operate. (4). in october 2009 i contacted toyota customer service and received a case number. a few days later i again contacted toyota customer service and was told that toyota is studying the problem. this sounded like a stall tactic and gave me little hope for any voluntary positive action from toyota. as of today 11 november 2009 i have had no further contact from toyota. (5). i have purchased or helped purchase 5 toyota trucks for my family. total expenditure approximately $150,000. *tr | |||
| 07/14/2009 | 19000 | 1 | |
| Toyota tundra year 2000, 4wd,6cyl. frame total rust,holes in frame, spare tire bracket rusted,tire hanging down few inches from ground, almost caused accident on road. had to remove tire. warned by driver in rear of my vehicle,by flashing lights and blowing horn. time day 11am. *tr | |||
| 10/03/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| 1. my 2000 toyota tundra srt has serious undercarriage rust, and large pieces of metal are beginning to fall from the frame. the main beams of the frame are beginning too deteriorate, also the brake lines are corroded and brake fluid is beginning to seep through the lines. 2. rusted pieces of metal randomly fall from vehicle, and could cause damage or seriously injure other drivers on the road. the brake lines could rupture from the severe deterioration and lead to an accident. 3. currently i am not driving the vehicle until i get new brake lines, but there is nothing that can be done to the frame of the vehicle except recalling the truck. toyota needs to recall the toyota tundra before any major accidents occur and some one is fatally injured. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Heavy rust and deterioration of the under carriage frame of tundra truck 2000. *tr | |||
| 08/25/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Driving down road and spare tire fell off underneath the truck and rolled down the middle of the road. took truck to toyota dealership because a neighbor (who is a service manager) looked at it and said it was unsafe and the whole bottom was rusted out.. toyota claimed the vehicle was safe that it was just a rusted bolt. two weeks later the muffler was loud so we took it to a midas dealership. the mechanic called me in and stated that the issue was not the muffler the bolts and clamps had rotted out and he needed to drill holes to attach new bolts. he told me that the bolts holding the joints on the bed of the truck was unsafe and he felt that i should not drive the vehicle and definitely not on the highway. so now i have had 2 people claim the vehicle is unsafe and the toyota dealers claims it is safe. the whole underneath is a big pile of rust. luckily no one was injured when the tire fell of while i was doing 50 miles an hour. i was allowing my teenage son to drive this vehicle, but now it spends most of its time sitting in the driveway because we are afraid of a safety concern. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 125000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra and a few years ago it began to shed its paint. it spots up like it is corroded with a chemical then begins to peel off. by this point the whole truck has either peeled off or is spotted. the running boards are also corroded and rusting with holes all over them. i contacted toyota and a rep looked at the truck and preceded to accuse me of exposing my truck to a chemical and saying he had never seen this happen before. they refused to make it right. i know of another lady with the same year truck and color of mine who has experienced the same problem. i did not buy my truck new, but it was only 5 or 6 yrs. old when this problem began to occur. i am thinking that i cannot be the only one out here who is experiencing this. thank you for all the help you can offer. *tr | |||
| 04/24/2009 | 162000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra pickup truck. had the truck inspected in april of 2009 and found that the steel frame underneath the truck is rotting out the mechanic that we use said the frame may last another year. *tr | |||
| 05/11/2009 | 170000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra sr5 and the metal used is not of good quality. i have repaired the leaf springs on both sides three times due to the leafs breaking and i have never loaded the bed. also, the frame is extremely rotted with large chunks falling off. additionally the windshield leaks due to the metal rusting around the frame. i am very disappointed with this and have now heard several complaints from others about similar problems. i am the original owner of this truck and have always had it serviced by a certified toyota mechanic and fully expected it to last much longer as my previous toyota product had. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Very concerned about the rust under my 2000 toyota tundra. it was inspected for the initial bed rust in jan 08 by my local dealer after a local reputable body shop agreed with me that things were not right underneath. dealer rep dismissed my concerns and did nothing. now i'm reading about these things falling apart. the below incident date is the date of the inspection. i intend to have another inspection by the dealer i purchased the truck from in the near future. *tr | |||
| 04/29/2009 | 1 | ||
| The bed of my truck has roughly 8-10 rust holes that all formed on top of the cross member supports. one hole formed over the bed bolt which has now rendered this bolt useless in holding down the bed. all rust came from under the bed and eventually made its way through. there seems to be a serious factory defect in the seem sealer that they used around the cross members. the sealer broke down which allowed moisture and salt to enter and ruin my bed. also the frame of my truck has a significant amount of rust for its age and condition. it is occurring around the rear shackles most weld seems and other areas. i have done my best to neutralize the rust with proper prep and paint but it only buys time for the inevitable. toyota has had a problem with their tacoma trucks rusting through and i feel that they have the same problem with the tundra trucks. the rust problems my truck faces will eventually make my truck inoperable. it may cause a great threat to the safety of myself and other motorists if there is a rust failure on my 2000 toyota tundra. *tr | |||
| 05/28/2008 | 110000 | 1 | |
| There is severe rust of the frame, truck bed and body. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2000 | 1 | 12/12/1999 | |
| A television bumped the left rear tire well(in bed of truck), putting a dent in it and causing it to split the area of the truck. the split was about 9 inches long. driver was making a right turn, traveling about 7 mph when the incident happened. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/21/1999 | 1 | ||
| While driving, heard road noise like doors not closing. also, air came through the doors. contacted dealer. *ak new seals were installed around door openings by the dealer. door ajar light comes on at times and electric door locks open due to lock assembly failure. key would not come out of ignition. alarm goes off by itself due to shock sensor shorting out. the vehicle would not start due to battery failure. *yh | |||
| 06/25/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Power door lock fly open at highway speeds, replace twice, but part keeps failing | |||
| 12/26/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| When driving on a bumpy section of interstate 40 (between ft smith and little rock,ar), on two occasions, the electric door locks unlocked automatically and each time i would hit a bump, the dome light would flicker (to the bumps in the road) as if the doors were ajar. both times, this was corrected (dome light stopped flickering) when i pulled over and reclosed all the doors on the 4 door truck. *ak | |||
| 12/27/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| When driving on a bumpy section in interstate 40 (between ft smith and little rock, ar), on two occations, the electric door locks unlocked automatically and each time i would hit a bump, the dome light would flicker as if the doors were ajar. both times, this was corrected (dome light stopped flickering) when i pulled over and reclosed all the doors on the 4 door truck. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 06/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| While washing the vehicle passenger door mold fell off because the clip holding the mold rusted. consumer was concerned what will happen if this vehicle will be in motion and hit another car while driving. dealer was notified. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/21/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota rundra frame rust - recall id 64780. analyzed by my mechanic and he says there are issues. known problem. local toyota dealer (a1- toyota, new haven, ct) says it needs special equipment to fix problem and is waiting for equipment - i notified them on aug 8, 2011 and they have failed to respond. i am reporting this to express my concern over injury to myself and or others. i will be reporting this directly to toyota at 800-331-4331, since the local dealer is failing to respond. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technicians stated the vehicle did not need the recall repair performed because there was no corrosion found on the cross member. after taking the vehicle to the dealer the contact noticed severe corrosion on the rear frame and coil springs. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. rvk | |||
| 08/21/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota rundra frame rust - recall id 64780. analyzed by my mechanic and he says there are issues. known problem. local toyota dealer (a1- toyota, new haven, ct) says it needs special equipment to fix problem and is waiting for equipment - i notified them on aug 8, 2011 and they have failed to respond. i am reporting this to express my concern over injury to myself and or others. i will be reporting this directly to toyota at 800-331-4331, since the local dealer is failing to respond. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technicians stated the vehicle did not need the recall repair performed because there was no corrosion found on the cross member. after taking the vehicle to the dealer the contact noticed severe corrosion on the rear frame and coil springs. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. rvk | |||
| 08/21/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota rundra frame rust - recall id 64780. analyzed by my mechanic and he says there are issues. known problem. local toyota dealer (a1- toyota, new haven, ct) says it needs special equipment to fix problem and is waiting for equipment - i notified them on aug 8, 2011 and they have failed to respond. i am reporting this to express my concern over injury to myself and or others. i will be reporting this directly to toyota at 800-331-4331, since the local dealer is failing to respond. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technicians stated the vehicle did not need the recall repair performed because there was no corrosion found on the cross member. after taking the vehicle to the dealer the contact noticed severe corrosion on the rear frame and coil springs. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. rvk | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technicians stated the vehicle did not need the recall repair performed because there was no corrosion found on the cross member. after taking the vehicle to the dealer the contact noticed severe corrosion on the rear frame and coil springs. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ds | |||
| 02/14/2011 | 138000 | ||
| Severe frame rust on 20000 toyota tundra. i had this inspected last year and they said toyota did not have anything in place to prevent the frame from rusting. the truck was in for wheel alignment and now i am told they can no longer align the vehicle because of the rust and structural defect from the rust. the dealer says toyota does not pay to derust the frame but will inspect until the rust recall ends in 3/2012. please help! | |||
| 12/08/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated was sent a toyota initiate lifted service campaign for the spare tire rack. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the vehicle serviced for this campaign. the dealer stated the vehicle has excessive rust and the entire frame needs to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer stated before the dealer can perform the spare tire rack repair the frame along with rear shocks, emergency brake cables and linkage, exhaust system, fuel filter bracket, front sway bar, transmission mount and bolts, front brake hoses, steer shaft knuckle, fuel tank system, and body mounts. the manufacturer stated the vehicle is not safe to drive. the contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for all repairs to the vehicle. failure mileage was 50,000. jo | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 130000 | ||
| I bought my 2000 tundra new in 1999. the frame is rusting beyond normal limits and i am afraid to drive it. i have had it checked by toyota and they told me that if they hit the frame with a hammer and the hammer does not go through the frame then it's ok. i don't agree with that. | |||
| 04/22/2010 | 153837 | ||
| I recieved a recall notice on my 2000 toyota tundra for a rusted frame cross member in 04/22/10. went to the dealer,they looked at it & said the whole frame was junk,including the cross member. the spare tire already fell out from under the vehicle on to the highway,no one was behind me by luck.i was told by the dealer that toyota was buying these vehicles back,but after (7) calls to toyota they said they were going to repair them (replace the frame) as of today nothing was fixed yet & pieces of the frame keeps falling off everytime i drive it.the dealer keeps telling me they can't do anything untill they get ok from toyota. everytime i call toyota they tell me i'm on a list (#8) i have been there since april, but the list seems to never go down. toyota knew about this problem since, 11//16/2009 i think its time toyota fixes the problem or buy the trucks back. i want to list, this truck has no rust on the body at all just nothing under it to hold the good body. so much for their truck of the year with the extra heavy duty frame | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 125000 | ||
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra 4x4 limited access cab. i took it in to my local dealership on 4/26/2010 for unrelated servicing and because i was concerned about the amout of rust on the rear frame components. i had heard about the recall and assumed that they would tell me something. i was told that it was ok, and that i would be contacted when they have the anti-corrosive treatment ready. today is 11/24/2010 and i have still heard nothing. pieces of the frame rails continue to flake and fall off in sheets (some approximately 4 inches long and 1/16th of an inch thick or greater). i'm concerned about the structural integrity of this vehicle. i'm especially worried that the rear springs will give out while driving and cause injury or worse. nhtsa and usdot should look into this problem. toyota needs to compensate owners of these vehicles as was done for the tacomas that experienced the same failure. the rusting problem is much greater than just the rear cross-member. | |||
| 05/24/2010 | 102168 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while driving approximately 45-50 mph he heard a loud noise and the left rear spring broke and immediately the vehicle stopped. he engaged the accelerator and heard another loud noise and coasted the vehicle into a parking lot. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the dealer advised him that it would be 3 months before they could get to his vehicle because of the back log of recalls. he stated the dealer performed the recall work on his vehicle on august 23, 2010 recall 09v444000, structure: frame and members:underbody shields. as he was leaving the dealer he engaged the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor he informed the service manager of the failure. the service manager kept the vehicle over night and the dealer clean, adjusted the rear brake and freed up the parking brake cable. when he went to get the vehicle he was advised that the vehicle was experiencing transmission problem. the dealer advised him that the transmission needs replacing. the vehicle was at the dealer waiting for parts. the failure mileage was 102,168 and the current mileage was 102,192. vwb | |||
| 04/08/2010 | 107000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated after receiving a recall notice regarding the rear cross bar axle corrosion the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer inform the contact the vehicle was beyond repair. the contact called the manufacturer and they stated to the contact if the dealer says they can not fix it there is nothing they can do. the contact stated the manufacturer is not doing anything to compensate the damage to the vehicle that can cause a major crash while driving. failure mileage was 107,000. jo | |||
| 05/21/2010 | |||
| Whole bottom frame of truck is rotted. took it to toyota dealership to inspect for recall. they said nothing is wrong. took it to another mechanic & he said vehicle unsafe to drive. | |||
| 04/07/2010 | 44853 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. he reference recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000, component: structure: frame and members:underbody shields. the contact stated he took his vehicle into the dealer for the recall and they would not perform the recall repair because of the odometer reading. they stated it was branded. the contact stated it was not and he has supporting documentation. the failure mileage was 44,853 and the current mileage was 44,873. vwb | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. upon having the vehicle examined by an authorized dealer for an unrelated recall the contact was informed her frame had rusted through. the vehicle was not serviced. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. sm. | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 104000 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra, rusted frame, that caused suspension rear leaf support to snap and brake off. | |||
| 04/24/2010 | 150000 | 1 | |
| On or about april 24th, 20010 my son was driving my 2000 toyota tundra pick up truck when the spare tire fell off the mount under the truck. i had been aware of some rust problems with this vehicle, however when i called my local toyota dealer they said they were not doing much about this problem at this time, due to all the gas pedal problems they are currently having at toyota. after bringing my truck home i looked underneath and saw a tremendous amount of rust. even the crossmember that supports the gas tank appears very rusty and is of concern to me now. i won't fill my gas tank beyond half a tank anymore. i intend to go to the toyota dealership and demand that they inspect my truck for safety reasons. *tr | |||
| 04/28/2010 | 281000 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra frame rust - large holes in frame and when you bang on the frame rails the garage floor looks like the rusteze tent from the movie cars. concerned about safety. dealer says they will be replacing the frame. not real comfortable with suggested solution and possible costs. | |||
| 06/10/2009 | 216000 | ||
| 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 preforation 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 dillegence. | |||
| 04/19/2010 | 95000 | ||
| I had a 2000 toyota tundra shipped from massachuesetts to where i live in montana. i bought it from a auto sales there whereby asking them before i even considerd buying it if it had any rust issues. i was told no and the conversations i had throughout the dealing process i was confident that they were being upfront with me. i had it shipped to my son in denver and he shuttled it to me in sheridan, wyoming, where i picked it up and drove it home to montana. after inspecting it when i got home i was stunned to find the extent of the rust on the frame and various parts. one of the brackets that is welded to the frame that holds the steering stabilizer is almost gone. after talking to a friend of mine that owns a body shop he informed me about frame rust issues on earlier year tundra's in certain parts of the country, massacheusetts being one of them. he also informed me about recalls associated with this problem. after going online and reading on the toyota website what the recall involves i am very sad to find it only tallks about a rear crossmember that holds the spare tire. this doesn't come close to the extent of the rust on this frame and associated parts. this is my hard earned money and more importantly the fact not being able to trust people that you deal with has made this event a nightmare. ii have to believe that there was a defect in the steel that toyota used in these frames for the rust to be this bad. | |||
| 03/13/2010 | 105524 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer to inspect the structure body. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure; frame and members: underbody shields). the technician was unable to find a defect within the rear cross member associated with the recall ; however, a hole was detected in the left front frame rail. the hole was contributed to an excessive amount of rust. the manufacturer notified the contact regarding the rust on the frame and stated that the contact would be responsible for the repairs. the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe and failed to comply with the standards to pass the state safety inspection. the failure mileage was 105,524. | |||
| 04/14/2010 | 210000 | ||
| My 2000 toyota tundra was in for a state inspection and failed due to the multipule cracks in the truck frame. it was taken to the dealership and after they looked at the truck and seen the extent of the rust, rot and cracks they kept my truck and provided me a rental truck free of charge until they come to a fix. | |||
| 08/06/2009 | 51000 | ||
| Significant rust on frame mainly from the cab to the rear spring shackels. mechanic advised that the truck probably won't pass inspection in 2010 | |||
| 04/04/2009 | 125000 | ||
| Frame rot on vehicle adjacent to cross member part that has already been recalled | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 160000 | ||
| Steering instability was noted at various speeds. upon inspection by mechanic, extensive corrosion of the frame was found. the front frame crossmember that supports the steering rack was corroded to failure. the right boss was detached from the frame, causing the steering rack to partially detach, leading to partial loss of control. mechanic advised there is no repair procedure except for frame replacement. mechanic advised that the truck is unsafe to drive. | |||
| 04/12/2010 | 80000 | ||
| The under side of my 2000 toyota tundra is so badly rusted that i had to have the spare tire removed and my brake lines and all of my frame are rusted. the rust continues to flake and fall from the frame of the truck. i have brought it to my dealer and they said they would order a new cross member part to replace what is there however, i have not heard from the dealer because they have not heard from toyota. i am afraid to drive my truck. there is way more rust than just to the cross member frame. the entire frame is badly rusted and has gone into the brake lines! | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 75200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated the vehicle was serviced at the dealer for unrelated issues. the dealer advised there was severe corrosion on the frame and structure of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion. the mechanic advised the corrosion was so severe that he would not be able to pass state inspection. the manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any further assistance. the vehicle was no longer being driven. the failure mileage was approximately 75,200 and the current mileage was approximately 76,200. | |||
| 04/07/2010 | 177580 | ||
| I learned on the toyota website that my 2000 toyota tundra was recalled to check for severe corrosion of the rear cross member. my truck failed the test and i was told it was not safe to drive. the dealer provided a rental car but has no plan for repairing the tundras or for compensating the owners. i was told the dealer would hold the tundra until toyota provides an answer. | |||
| 10/24/2007 | 90000 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra severe frame corrosion that leaves rust stains on my garage floor. we need to admit that the plating process for these frames was deficient. | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 190925 | ||
| When i took my 2000 toyota tundra into the toyota dealer for my annual ny state inspection i was informed that the vehicle could not pass nys inspection. the reason given was due to a rust hole in the frame on the right side, front, next to the sway bar. (by the way, the spare tire cross member was not in need of replacing). i am currently waiting for toyota to call me back a second time, to tell me what they are going to do for me on this 10 year old vehicle that i can't legally drive in new york state. | |||
| 03/31/2010 | 132000 | ||
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra. i bought the truck used from an owner in burlington vermont on 10/4/07. the truck is garaged in concord nh. i took the truck for an annual inspection as required by nh on 3/31/10. i was informed that the vehicle would be uninspectable next year. the ase certified mechanic suggested that i have a frame inspection performed by toyota due to the massive amount of rust on the frame and cross members. i took the tundra to the local toyota dealership for the inspection. i was told that the tundra had frame damage (rust through holes) and was advised not to drive the vehicle. i was supplied with a rental vehicle and the toyota customer reporting phone number. i filed a claim with toyota on 4/1/10. toyota called me 4/5/10 and said that they will send a representative to inspect the vehicle as soon as possible. i am waiting for a determination from toyota on what, if any action they will take. the body, bed and engine of this vehicle is in excellent condition with 132k miles. | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 100000 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra. the frame is rusting underneith the car. toyota acknowledges this is a problem and shouldn't be happening, but will not fix the issue. truck will not pass inspection at this time. we are looking at having to pay for this defect out of our own pocket because toyota will not take responsibility. | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 118000 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra with frame holes, it will not pass inspection. at least 6 holes found during toyota inspection and i have filed claim. the existing recall for cross member is not enough!! they will not touch cross member until toyota responds to the claim. inspection is due next month??? | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 143000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the frame on the vehicle was rusted. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but no repairs were performed at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 143,000. the current mileage was approximately 144,500. | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| I own a toyota tundra, model year 2000. the frame has extensive rust. a toyota dealership inspected the vehicle on december 15, 2009. i was instructed to stop driving the vehicle by the dealership that day. a case was opened with toyota. toyota engineer inspected the frame january 21st, 2010. i was told the vehicle could not be driven and was issued a loaner vehicle. i have been waiting for feedback on the next step, however, toyota advises that they are still investigating all complaints for tundra frame rust at this point. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2010 | 114000 | 1 | |
| Based on a news story on pbs advising toyota owners of a 2000-2003 tundra should be advised to check for excessive rust on the rear cross member of the frame and the attachment details of the spare tire stored under the frame. i had received no recall notice or letter of an advisorythe vehicle is a sr5 (4x4) regular cab ,8' bed, 114,000 miles and meticulously maintained,with a leer high cap , and bedliner i tis one owner. a mechanic briefly looked under the vehicle who told me he wanted to put it on the lift to get a better look.the damage was so severe to both rails of the frame that the truck was deemed to be totally unsafe and he had to take my keys and impound the vehicle .he took me to the lift and showed me first the passenger side rail of the frame.in front of the rear tire there was a fist sized hole in the frame as well as an adjoining crack that extended entirely through the steel member from top to bottom. it was basically split in 2 pieces. he then reached in where the hole was and pulled a 8 to 12 inch multilayered sheet of rust off the frame. the driver side was in very similar condition but the crack was just short or going all the way from top to bottom.i told the service manager ( dean carnes-bennett toyota, alllentown, pa.-610 437-6711) this was my business vehicle. he told me that all the dealer could do was provide me a rental car as they had no rental trucks. i am now driving a toyota corolla that is unsuited for my needs. he said that anything further would have to go toyota directly. i called and filed a case an reiterated i needed a rental truck. i got a call a couple days later from the toyota rep. assigned to the case. she told me that the case was put on escalated status because of the severity of the problem. i have no rental truck and no word from toyota. they said the problem will be handled on a case by case basis. inspection by the district mgr and policy from upper management is needed. *tr | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| I took my 2000 toyota tundra to get new tires and the vehicle broke in half on the lift. i had brought a live stock trailer that day so i could pick up my 1500pound grain order so i can feed my animals,i did not get to do this. i frequently drive long distances at 50 mph or faster for my business with weight in the rear. there has been a claim filed with toyota i still have no answers as to what and when anything will be done. in the mean time im having difficulty performing the chores that need to be done without a vehicle that works to my needs. toyota did rent me a vehicle at their expense. i'm afraid to drive anything now for fear it too could be faulty im lucky i'm not dead and my 9 year old child too. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 115000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra has huge holes in the frame. i have been waiting on toyota for over five months since i filed a complaint with them. i am told that i am on a case by case basis. meanwhile, my truck is getting worse to point i am afraid to drive it. i have a hole the size of a 50 cent piece in one place, and other hole all over the frame. it is not just the cross member in the rear as their recall stated, it is the whole frame. the frame is literally coming apart in layers in places. i live in ohio and the body of the truck has no rust and has been primarily garage kept. this tundra is much worse than the 2000 tacoma of my son's that was recalled and paid 150% of value, yet they act like this problem is nothing. the service dept. manager said it was one of the worst he had seen at his dealership. field tech tried to play games with me of just what was the problem. i am an insurance claims analyst and have inspected cars for over 16 yrs, so i did not appreciate his tactic. customer service at toyota has been nothing but rude. i told them if my frame broke causing damage or injury to anyone, toyota would be held accountable. nothing is being done by toyota on this issue. the truck value is greatly decreased as dealers are aware of this issue and i could not sell this truck given the frame condition. any kick start to get toyota to step up and take care of this issue would be appreciated. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) this is regarding my 2000 toyota tundra, [xxx] . i am aware that the ntsb has issued a bulletin (#09v444000) concerning rusty frames on my model and year, specifically regarding the cross member holding the spare tire. that cross member on my truck is solid, however the spring mount portion of the frame has completely disintegrated and broken. fortunately it broke while i was leaving my driveway, not while i was doing 65 mph on the highway. the local dealer service manager and an area toyota representative have examined the vehicle. they have concluded that it is out of warranty and that toyota is not liable. toyota has already accepted responsibility for rust problems on the 2000 tacoma frames. i made them aware of the rust issues on my truck when the tacoma recalls were first announced, but they have insisted that it is not a problem. i believe that the rear suspension falling out from under my truck is a safety hazard and should be their problem. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Severe drivers side frame corrosion over rear axle, on bracket securing axle to frame. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2010 | 200000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, and loss complete control of the vehicle. the vehicle swayed off of the road and crashed into several trees. the driver sustained severe injuries. the police was not called to the scene. the failure was contributed to a broken frame. the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection by the manufacturers engineer. the contact stated that prior to the crash the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer and manufacturer engineers on four separate occasions and reassured him that the frame was not a potential safety hazard. the failure mileage was 200,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 10/22/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| I initially called toyota customer experience center, 800-331-4331, on october 22, 2009 regarding the frame rusting on my 2000 tundra. i was asked to wait a couple of weeks and a notification will be sent. she went on to say that there was no way to look up vin number at this time. looking back, i believe that my inquiry was categorized with the recent tundra rear frame/spare tire recall. on december 10, 2009 i again called the toyota customer experience center, to notify them that i had discovered that rust had perforated the frame in the front left/driver | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 72000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. upon taking the vehicle for routine maintenance, the mechanic noticed excessive corrosion and holes in the front and rear frame. the dealer verified the corrosion of the frame and advised the vehicle was unsafe to operate. the manufacturer was contacted and advised purchasing a new vehicle. they did not assist. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 72,000 and the current was 74,000. updated 05/07/10. *lj updated 05/13/10. *lj | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 1 | ||
| A co-worker sent me a rear photo of my 2000 toyota tundra in the parking lot showing the spare on the ground. after removing the spare i notice that the cross member which supports the spare was broken in half. where the cross member attaches to the frame has rotted away. the driver side shock is broken and detached. the exhaust is also questionable as it is attached to the broken cross member. rear brake line and proportioning valve are also in question as they also are partially supported by the cross member and rotting frame. as of t his writing i have a case number assigned with toyota but like many others we are getting nothing but lip service. my local dealer has determined that my truck is unsafe to drive and has yet to do anything to remedy the situation. i can provide further details and photos upon request. *tr | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 143000 | 1 | |
| Brake failure on 2000 toyota tundra caused by excessive rusting of frame, cross member and proportioning valve mount. lost all braking ability when exiting i89 southbound exit 18 in georgia, vermont. narrowly avoided a vehicle stopped in front of me and another oncoming vehicle at the intersection of i89 and us route 7. i reported this event to toyota that same morning and was issued a case number. advised to contact local toyota dealer for immediate inspection. inspection revealed conditions listed at beginning of this statement and significant flaking/loss of metal on main rails of frame. told by service manager that truck could not be repaired without inspection of vehicle by toyota regional rep. the following monday (brake failure occurred on the preceding friday), local dealer provided me with a rental vehicle and advised me that the end decision on my vehicle was to replace the cross member and proportioning valve. vehicle had not been inspected by regional rep. and service manager could not provide me with an estimated completion date for the work due to lack of a part number for the cross member. i learned of prior knowledge of this problem by toyota and others when researching on the internet. also learned that recall notices were to be mailed nlt end of january 2010 (toyota statement). toyota rep admitted this was not done and recall letters have still not gone out to owners. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 121000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra that suffers from excessive frame rot primarily in the front portion of the truck. my fear is an immanent and premature failure of newyork state mandated safety inspection, heaven forbid a frontend collision in which my wife who is the primary operator of this vehicle, could be severely injured or killed. i have read and heard of some dealerships replacing whole tundra frames as well as simply buying back the vehicles from the current owners. i visited a nearby toyota dealer who angrily informed me that no such problem exists yet when i contact other toyota dealerships, they advise me that they are aware of the issue. i am looking for the truth concerning this matter. it's been a good truck otherwise, but i am not going to potentially jeopardize the lives of my family simply because a manufacture won't take responsibility for their production shortcuts,oversights and mistakes. at this current time in toyota history, it's time to fix the recurring problems and shortfalls they have been trying for years to slide by the consumer before the consumer dictates their fatal demise as a company. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 148000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while the contact was having his vehicle inspected by a local mechanic he was informed that the frame on his vehicle had begun to rust. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 148000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| I noticed excessive rust decay on the frame and cross-members while removing my hitch ball last fall. rust was cascading out from above the spare tire and along the frame and cross-members. later i researched the issue and determined there was a recall from toyota. i had changed addresses since my original purchase on june 13, 2000 and had never received a written notice from toyota. i went to the dealer in january to have the frame inspected and the spare tire moved to the truck bed. i was told toyota would have the fix to the dealers by the end of january. i called back and was told no fix yet. end of february - still no fix. i inspected the frame today. there is total loss at the rear passenger corner of the rear cross-member; other three corners appear significantly rusted. all cross-members and frames reveal significant loss from rust - approximately 10-25% of original frame thickness. also extensive rust on both upper shock mounts and on shocks themselves. rust on frame extends all the way forward to the front of the truck. this vehicle only has 81,000 miles on it and used primarily in the summer to tow our camper - exposure to road salt has been minimal, yet the damage is frightful.*tr | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 165000 | 1 | |
| I took my 2000 toyota tundra to my mechanic in january 2010 and he noticed that the frame was very rusty in the rear. i looked up the tundra in the recall notice and found that there was a recall for the cross member holding the spare tire. i took the truck to my local toyota dealer and they found that the cross member was ok, but the frame was perforated by rust in the left rear. the dealer stated that the frame probably had 1 year left in it but that they could not pass it for state inspection in its current condition. i called toyota and requested information on a repair for this problem. they told me that the cross member issue was the only issue outstanding and that they would not do anything for me at this time. unfortunately, i am left with a worthless vehicle and as i use it for towing it is even more susceptible to failure of the frame. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Significant rust on my 2000 toyota tundra. there is significant rust on the frame to the point that there is a hole in it. the cross member was not affected, but the rest of the frame has been. i have even had to replace the exhaust because it was rusted out and would not pass inspection. i have filed a complaint before on the same vehicle for the same reason. it was filed about 2 years ago, but i do not know the date or the number that i was provided. *tr | |||
| 01/27/2010 | 170000 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) the frame on my 2000 toyota tundra is rusted so bad it has holes throughout.i opened up a case at toyota experience.(case # [xxx] ) in may of 2009 after my truck would not pass inspection.they said there was nothing in place to fix these so nothing was done. i called back repeatedly throughout the year and they kept saying nothing is being done at this time. when the recall came out in november 2010 for the rusted crossmember for the spare tire i called back and they told me to bring the truck to the nearest toyota dealer for inspection which is grappone toyota in concord nh. i dropped the truck off for a frame inspection on january 27 2010. the truck failed the inspection, they said it is the worst rusted frame they had ever seen. grappone told me my next step was to call toyota back and have them send someone out to look at the frame. i called back and have been ignored since. my truck has been at grappone toyota for one month. i have called back repeatedly but they have not sent anyone out to look at my truck. it is nearly impossible to get in contact with my case manager at toyota or the service advisor at the dealer. *tr | |||
| 01/27/2010 | 170000 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) the frame on my 2000 toyota tundra is rusted so bad it has holes in the throughout. i opened up a case at toyota experience.(case # [xxx] ) in may of 2009 after my truck would not pass inspection.they said there was nothing in place to fix these so nothing was done. i called back repeatedly throughout the year and they kept saying nothing is being done at this time.when the recall came out in november 2010 for the rusted crossmember for the spare tire i called back and they told me to bring the truck to the nearest toyota dealer for inspection which is grappone toyota in concord nh. i dropped the truck off for a frame inspection on january 27 2010. the truck failed the inspection they said it is the worst rusted frame they had ever seen. grappone told me my next step was to call toyota back and have them send someone out to look at the frame. i called back and have been ignored since. my truck has been at grappone toyota for one month. i have called back repeatedly but they have not sent anyone out to look at my truck. it is nearly impossible to get in contact with my case manager at toyota or the service advisor at the dealer. *tr | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 170937 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the cross member that holds the front part of the fuel tank was rotten. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they sent him to a welding shop to weld a plate over the rust hole. he stated that he could not afford to repair the vehicle at the welding shop. he called the toyota manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was out of warranty and that there was no recall for his model vehicle. he filed claim# 1001135934 with the toyota manufacturer. the failure mileage was 170,937. | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 102600 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra access cab - i own a 2000 tundra with 103,000 miles and live in southern maine. i was in at the dealer (berlin city - portland) for a 4wd problem in january 2010 and was informed there was a hole in my frame forward of the left front tire. dealer suggested that i call toyota and establish a case #, which i did. the boston regional office [xxx] called me and set up an appointment to have the frame inspected by a technician, which was done on january 28th. i placed several calls to the boston office for feedback on the frame inspection, but none were returned. yesterday i called toyota (california?) and discussed the case with the case manager [xxx]. [xxx] informed me that my case has been forwarded to a group of managers within toyota who are evaluating the tundra frame rust issue. i asked [xxx] if i was going to be given the option of a new frame or a buyout - she said that the case-by-case evaluations have been ended and that the next step is for toyota to evaluate the issue as a whole. [xxx] was unable to give me a timeframe for resolution. meanwhile, i have a state inspection coming up in april - if the frame fails and toyota hasn't come through, i'm without a vehicle. as there have been verified incidents of frame cross members holding the spare tires failing and dropping the tire on the road and other mechanical failures due to the extreme rusting caused by sub-standard steel used in the frames, it is imperative that the dot and nhtsa immediately require a comprehensive re-call of these vehicles. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2010 | 112345 | 1 | |
| Based on news articles in december 2009 regarding severe rusting and deterioration of the support frames of 2000 and 2001 toyota tundra pick-up truck i took my vehicle to motor world toyota in wilkes-barre, pa in january 2010. the service technicians performed an inspection and did, in fact find significant rusting on the frame, cross members and attachment points. i was told that my emergency brakes mechanism was severely rusted and did not function properly. i was told that it would cost approximately $150.00 to repair the brake. as i was expecting to be notified by toyota that a re-call was taking place and elected to delay the repair to see if it would be part of the recall of the rusted frames. as of today, 23 february 2010 i have not heard anything regarding a re-call of 2000-2001 toyota tundra pick-up trucks. as there have been verified incidents of frame cross members holding the spare tires failing and dropping the tire on the road and other mechanical failures due to the extreme rusting caused by sub-standard steel used in the frames, it is imperative that the dot and nhtsa immediately require a comprehensive re-call of these vehicles. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 135000 | 1 | |
| On 2-03-10 while driving vehicle slowly through a parking lot i traversed a speed bump and heard aloud banging noise from the rear of vehicle. upon inspection, the rear leaf spring shackle apparently disintegrated from rust and separated from the frame[.as of that date i had yet to receive nhtsa campaign number 09v444000 from the mfg.].i proceeded to the dealership the next day and upon inspection they deemed the truck unsafe to operate and they indicated that the main frame rusted and there were holes through the rear frame. dealership took photos and indicated they would forwarded all information to corporate office. i was provided a vehicle for transportation until corporate makes a decision. almost three wks. and no decision,and according to corp. office no time table to resolve.please note, i advised corp. office of my safety concerns on 6-19-2009, regarding severe rusting condition of frame. they assigned a case # and stated no action to date on the 2000 tundra's. i consider myself fortunate this safety issue did not cause a serious accident, and i feel very strongly that it is time for nhtsa to further investigate these safety issues. *tr | |||
| 02/21/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra sr5, excessive frame rotting/rusting of entire under carriage,frame is flaking away over the rear wheels and entire under carriage, as a result of which my safety and that of my family are at risk, and now the market value of the truck i bought new is worthless. i am requesting a total replacement of my vehicle. i have owned the truck since new some 10 years and the body is in perfect condition, but the frame is totally rusting away. i am requesting nothing short of a new tundra in its place, there must be some justice for a company that was fully aware of this problem before they sold theses vehicle,s, i own (2) other toyota, as well, a 2002 that i purchased for my daughter, and that vehicle also suffers from a similar problem. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2009 | 94571 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra has 5 rust holes in the frame, which were found by a mechanic who was fixing a broken spring. i am unable to get this truck inspected and it has less than 100,000 miles on it! i was told by the local toyota dealership to bring the truck in and that day a toyota corporation service representative inspected the truck, took photos, filed a report and said it was unsafe to drive. toyota corporation provided me with a rental car which they were paying for. one month later the person from toyota corp. called me and told me i had to return the rental vehicle that day and pick up my truck (that was unsafe for the road) or they were going to begin charging me for the rental vehicle and start charging me storage on my tundra. toyota corporation offered me $2500 towards a new toyota truck due to my rusty tundra. seriously!! when are these trucks going to be recalled and owners be offered a reasonable compensation? my local toyota dealer service representative told me to hire a lawyer and have them call toyota corporation to represent me in getting both a new suspension and frame put on my truck or some sort of settlement. i am awaiting a response from toyota. *tr | |||
| 02/05/2010 | 89000 | 2 | |
| ----- original message ----- to: bill wise ; toyota@consumer-follow-up.com sent: wednesday, february 10, 2010 8:53 am subject: fw: website inquiry it turns out that i have to replaced another left front axle, front axle seals, bearings, plus lower ball jointseals, again, because the bearing and the booth (seals) leaks which makes the bearings to dry out and broke loose and landed right on top of the lower ball joint which causes the damaged to the lower ball joint, too. according to my memory, i had replaced the whole entire front end drive axle, and both front lower ball joint in 2006 and they were not installed correctly, so i did took it to your toyota's shop in order to get it fixed right and. with parts and labors, i've paid you guys almost $2,000.00, which only last me little over 3 years and then it's start over again. this is the second time, that the left front driver axle and it's bearing gave out on me, and luckily, both times, i have noticed the noise and pulled over in to the parking lot in time, other wise, my truck causes the accident andor some one could have got hurt or kill. this meant, i have to spend another $2,000.00 more dollars just to have the same thing done to my truck again. i know i can save money by having my friends to help me fix, but i don't want to take that chance because this is the second times the left driver side (front axle) went out on me and i don't want to be responsible for hurting anyone or might be worst. please advise. according to bills of service from toyota dealer shop: c: perform 4-wheel alignment aln had to readjust entire front end (front axle) d: rear axle seals leaking, price repair axle replaced both rear axle seals/bearings. replaced left front axle bearing.resurfaced *tr | |||
| 02/08/2010 | 148460 | 1 | |
| Rust hole completly threw frame. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2001 | 46000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra ltd pick-up i bought new . it was recalled 10/2009 for rusting frame work, it is now 2/2010 and toyota hasn't sent any recall notifications to me. my frame is corroded on the hump over the rear tires,to the point of metal flaking off approximately a 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch on both sides of the frame. my question is when is toyota giving the recall notice to us owners? i'm afraid the frame might crack while i driving it !!!!!!!!!!! *tr | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 105000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra was inspected at portsmouth toyota in new hampshire and deemed undriveable due to a corroded/rusted/rotted out frame. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 100000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra 4x4 truck. there is a major safety issue with the frame on this vehicle. the frame has rusted to the point of having holes. i am concerned about the safety of driving this vehicle, as frame failure may occur and cause injury or loss of life. i have contacted toyota about this problem and was told there was nothing that would be done about the problem. in recent past, toyota recalled the tacoma for a similar problem. i would like for this problem to be addressed by toyota and corrected in an appropriate manner. *tr | |||
| 02/07/2010 | 80000 | 1 | |
| The rust on my 2000 tundra extends to more than just the rear cross member that my local dealer reported and toyota is willing to replace. i looked under the truck today and a lot of the front end is rusted away. the steering rack has rusted to the point of having a hole in it that pumps power steering fluid onto the road. very dangerous. *tr | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 160259 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. he stated that he could feel a difference in how the vehicle was functioning while driving approximately 25 mph and various speeds. the dealer discovered that the entire frame rail covered with rust on the driver's side of the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that his vin was included in the recall campaign 09v444000, structure frame and members, underbody shields pertaining to rust on the rear cross-member. the dealer also refused to include the actual frame rail component in the recall repair and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle, deeming it as unsafe. no repairs were made to date. the manufacturer would not offer any assistance. the current and failure numbers were 160,259. | |||
| 01/29/2010 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra. the vehicle was recently at the toyota dealership in middletown, ct. they inspected my vehicle and told me that there was an 8 inch hole in the frame caused by excessive rust, and that the vehicle was no longer safe to drive. they recommended i call toyota to let them know about the problem and to see what/if they would do anything to help me. i tried to reach them by phone, but i was on hold for 1 hour and 45 minutes and never managed to get through. when i tried to call today, the call was not accepted due to high call volumes. i sent an email two days ago and have not had a response other than an automated one. i purchased the vehicle in november of 2007 for $10, 300 and it had 133,000 miles on it. it currently has 143,000 miles on it. i am writing to the nhtsa because in conducting some research online i see that other people are having a similar problem and i was wondering if there was anything your agency could do to pressure toyota to compensate owners or initiate a recall to get these unsafe vehicles fixed or off of the road. the current recall for the rear cross member which holds the spare tire is not adequate because it does not address frame rot. by the way, my spare tire broke away and was hanging from the suspension wire just 2 inches off of the road while i was pulling a trailer this past august. i was very lucky to have discovered it before it fell completely. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 56000 | 1 | |
| I was driving 35 mph down a smooth street in austin, tx. in my 2000 tundra pickup truck. the entire right wheel assembly fell off causing $3000 damage to my truck. the day prior, i was driving in the country at 70 mph, within the speed limit. i had 1000 lbs. of grain in my truck. if the wheel had come off that day, i would likely have been seriously injured. i contacted toyota customer service and was told: you are out of warranty and there is nothing we can do. the truck had 56 000 mi. on it and was truly out of warranty. this event was so significant, i felt that some acknowledgement and remedy should have been offered. if there are other tundras out there, 1999 onward, this represents a very big potential hazard. i got no response from the dealer either. when i suggested to the toyota customer service representative that i could have been killed or seriously injured by this, she simply said it is out of warranty. i suggested that toyota did not care about their customers and was told it is out of warranty. i suspect that there are other tundras whose wheels have fallen off. apparently the problem is an l bracket that was made of two pieces of steel, instead of produced as one single piece. *tr | |||
| 12/17/2009 | 136289 | 1 | |
| We bought new rear tires for the truck 12/17/2009 and when the tire provider put it up on the rack to do the tires the rust fell off the frame in big pieces. we then looked on internet to find they had issued a recall on 2000 toyota tundras frames. called dealer and got it in 12/21/2009 they have yet to tell us what they are going to do. they did not tell us not to drive it but i am afraid due to safety issues. we even bought an extra care toyota certified package at the time of purchase. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 84000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra. yesterday i was checking my tires and gasped in absolute disbelief. my frame behind my axle was broken in 2 places. i was about 100 miles from my house so i drove to town cautiously and went to see my family mechanic. he couldn't believe what he saw. pointing out the 2 spots where the frame had corroded so bad that it snapped , he also notice that it looked cracked behind the spot it was broken, and was developing a crack over the axle. i went home and immediately called toyota of north america and my local toyota dealership. i received a case number and i am waiting for someone to call me back. i also was researching and found out that the frames were made in the same place as the recalled tacoma frames were made. so it is obvious just by reading on this site along with many others that toyota has a major problem on the horizon. these trucks need to be recalled and offer the same thing as the tacoma owners were getting. i realize that another recall would kill toyota but that is better than someone's spare tire to fall off, or there brake line to rust away ( mine did over the summer ), or have the frame collapse and cause a major accident on our roadways. tundra owners must come together and push for this recall to happen before something tragic happens. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Defect: 2000 toyota tundra rusting frame. vehicle purchased new in 2000 and purchased rust proofing package. frame rust was noticed in 2004 and returned to rust proofing vendor for warranty. was told that it was a problem with the frame and to go back to toyota. toyota at the time was recalling tacoma's for a rusting frame problem. toyota tundra's have not been recalled, but toyota will arrange inspection and will fix with a gel application (when available) if rusting is present. we feel they should handle this problem with a recall and offer the customer the same options as for the tacoma recall: if there is no rust, automatically extend warranty to 15 years, if there is rust, the frames are replaced at no cost to the consumer or toyota would buy back the truck at 150 percent of the high kelly blue book value. my truck has under 80,000 miles on it and i don't feel this problem will go away anytime soon. rust is falling off the truck frame staining the garage floor and no matter how much gel they put on, it will not last. because i was pro-active in scraping off the rust and applying rust resistor myself (because toyota refused to do anything for me in 2004), i have deterred the frame from rusting through at this time. however, from a safety standpoint and due to the fact that toyota had problems with the tacoma, i feel they should be held accountable for the defect in the frame material for the tundra. *tr | |||
| 01/21/2010 | 110000 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra rust found in front frame box while having toyota dealer inspect for cross member recalled by toyota. i consider this to be a serious safety hazard if in an accident.. more so than the rear crossmember dealer kept my vehicle.*cw | |||
| 01/09/2010 | 179000 | 1 | |
| While washing the underside of my 2000 toyota tundra in a commercial self-service car wash numerous pieces of severely rusted flakes of steel came off my frame. the largest pieces were the size of a motorcycle license plate. these pieces came off from the main fore and aft frame members forward of the back tires. upon further inspection i noticed that not only the aforementioned main frame members were severely rusted but that the cross-member frame pieces were also very rusted. i am concerned that the integrity of the frame has been compromised by this severe rusting. *tr | |||
| 01/13/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2000 limited toyota tundra has excessive frame rust. more than i've ever seen on a vehicle that was not in a junkyard. no serious incidents have occurred thus far, but i am sure that this frame will fail soon. i noticed the problem about a year ago and have noticed that the problem has gotten exponentially worse in that time. *tr | |||
| 01/18/2010 | 99665 | 1 | |
| To whom it may concern, i own a 2000 4x4 limited tundra which has a rust problem. most of the underside of the vehicle has heavy surface rust. it also has a front body mount that is rusted and corroded the medal is flaking and peeling away. i took the vehicle to a toyota dealer for inspection. the dealer told me that the frame has no perforation holes in it. nothing they can do. in addition to all the rust i had to replace rear brake lines and rear parking brake assembly on both sides do to rust and corrosion. i called toyota corp to complain about these problems all they did was give me a case number. i also told them that the value of my vehicle has been compromised due to the rust . they will not do anything until holes are formed through the frame. i feel im caught between a rock and a hard place. toyota did the right thing last year with the tacomas having rust issues but doing nothing for tundra owners. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| The frame is rotted on my 2000 toyota tundra. *tr | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 113000 | 1 | |
| Left front ball joint failed, while towing a trailer with my wife and a two year old. mechanic found severe rust and stated vehicle was not safe drive. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra. frame extremely rusted. i have 3 holes in my frame. the biggest being the size of a baseball with no attempt on my part to make it larger. the location is approx 6-8 from front bumper (drivers side). 2nd being same location on pass. side. 3rd hole being under back door on drivers side. the entire frame is delaminating. shock brackets are to bad to install new shocks. sections of frame are thinner due to metal that has fallen off. truck has been inspected by field service technician from toyota. toyota has given me several dates that they were going to give me their answer to the resolution only to be pushed back. latest date is jan 25. *tr | |||
| 12/23/2009 | 147400 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the frame underneath of the vehicle has corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technician stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive, so he was provided with a rental vehicle. he has not contacted the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 147,400. | |||
| 04/02/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact detected the side rail of the frame and the rear tire area exhibited severe rust corrosion. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for rear brake service repair. however, the technician refused to repair the vehicle due to the rear frame excessive damages. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer in which the technician informed of rust on the surface of the frame. the contact stated the evaluation of the vehicle was inaccurate. the vehicle has not been repaired for the defect. the failure mileage was 50,000. the current mileage was 63,000. | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 141775 | 1 | |
| On 12/01/09 i was informed by toyota & scion of clifton park ny that my 2000 toyota tundra had a hole/perforation in the frame & the drives side cross bar was all rusted out. i was advised to contact toyota's 1-800 number which was done on 12/8/09. between 12/10/09 & 12/11/09 a regional manager from toyota inspected my truck and again i was advised to contact the 1-800 which was done on 12/15/09. a customer service representative informed me someone will contact me within 24hrs regarding the vehicle. as of the time of this report they have failed to do so. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra frame rust. holes through the frame. vibration of front end. updated 12/16/09 *bf pictures received. updated 12/1/6/09 *tr | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 200000 | 1 | |
| Excessive premature rusting of frame and components, spring shackles, spare tire area. trucked failed ma state safety inspection on 11/24/09 and is considered undriveable until repairs are made. i am aware of a recall in effect on or before 12/15/09 and also plan to contact toyota for an inspection. *tr | |||
| 12/08/2009 | 124788 | 1 | |
| I have not yet had a failure but my tundra is having a rust issue more then it should want to file with the nhtsa ..i wash and wax and undercoat this truck every year got paperwork to prove but the rust is winning against all my extra efforts. nobody takes care of a vehicle better then me.. *tr | |||
| 11/13/2000 | 135000 | 1 | |
| 2000 tundra - rusting frame. truck was inspected by toyota in nashua, nh - nov 13, 2009. result was a rusted through spare tire brace and rust formation on rear section. since i tow my 27 catamaran, i am concerned about the frame. filed claim to toyota (0911130407) nov 2009. *tr | |||
| 12/05/2009 | 140260 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra which has severe frame corrosion. on 12-05-09 the drivers side rear shackle support broke. i had no cargo or any load in the bed of the truck at the time and did not lose control of the vehicle. the only way i perceived anything wrong with the truck was the very loud bang i heard as the shackle support gave out, and the bed of the truck shifted downward. i am not sure if i can safely operate my vehicle as this is the only transportation i have available to me. i called ira toyota in danvers massachusetts and was informed that no recall is currently covering the problem i am experiencing. i was given a telephone number to call at toyota(1-800-331-4331) . no weekend hours..............no help! *tr | |||
| 12/06/2009 | 5 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra already under recall for rusting supports for spare tire this excuse is minimizing the true problem my truck's frame is flaking off metal over the rear wheels at the center of hump which supports the rear axle both sides are coming off in layers as well as the rest of the frame rusted this problem is more serious than toyota is letting on. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2008 | 111000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2005 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the cross member that held up the spare tire was corroded. as a result the spare tire was not properly secured to the vehicle. he called the dealerships in reference to the failure, but was not advised of a remedy. he had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. the current mileage was 198,502. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000. | |||
| 11/27/2007 | 90000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the frame underneath the vehicle has corroded. the corrosion caused the brakes to fail and the vehicle crashed into a bus. there were no reported injuries. the manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was registered in california, he was ineligible for a free remedy. the vehicle is registered in california but has been in michigan for the past three years. the current mileage was 143,758. the failure mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 07/30/2008 | 125164 | 1 | |
| I had to replace my power steering rack due to rust. this was done in july of 2008. when the service tech (actually all in shop) looked at it, they said they had never seen anything like it. the part was literally crumbling in their hands. now in nov. of 2009, i read that toyota is saying that this truck did not receive the proper rust protection when built. i am a long standing toyota owner. this i hoped to handled in a way to make customers satisfied. today i took my tundra (limited 4x4 access cab) to the local dealer (byers in delaware, oh) where it was purchased. they inspected the truck and simply told me it passed the perforation inspection. when i asked about the details, they repeated it passed. as i had read where other owners were losing their spare tire, i asked if the spare was removed for the inspection. the service manager had to ask the tech. the reply was i looked around and through it and 'it' passed. overall, the rust inspection was graded against a simple multi-point inspection report. there was no specific mention of the frame, steering rack, or cross member. one last time i asked about what would happen next as i thought toyota was offering a corrosion treatment. all i was told was it passed. i left not feeling happy or safe. toyota and this dealership needs to focus on their customers. i have reviewed the frame problem on nhtsa, and found several steering rack complaints filed. i believe that the frame is only the beginning of the is rust problem, and that the steering rack and other parts should be reviewed. *tr | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra limited. frame is so rusted it just flakes apart. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 160000 | 1 | |
| My husband looked under his 2000 toyota tundra last summer to investigate a strange noise and found the spare tire swaying back and forth under the bed, almost completely rusted off the frame. he removed the tire to prevent it from falling off while driving. *tr | |||
| 11/17/2009 | 1 | ||
| Perforation in right frame rail. frame is rusted through on passenger side under cab door. actual hole in frame due to rust. my mechanic that services truck regularly recommended not driving due to location of rust. i asked toyota of wellesley, mass to look at the damage. they confirmed the damage but did not indicated on the paperwork that it was a safety concern. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Letter from senator kerry on behalf of constituent re his concerns that toyota is not addressing a defect complaint. *nj the consumers 2000 toyota tundra has excessive frame corrosion. the dealer stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. *jb | |||
| 07/06/2009 | 199050 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra frame rusted in half causing the truck to be unsafe to drive. contacted toyota have a case number. nothing is being done at the moment to correct the frame. *tr | |||
| 11/23/2009 | 170000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra brought to mechanic to check out power steering. power steering column and power steering block found to be almost completely rusted off frame of truck. mechanic reports that the truck poses a serious safety risk and that the problem was found just in time to avoid a major accident. currently contacting toyota company as this appears to be the same problem found in the 2000 tacomas. *tr | |||
| 08/18/2009 | 113000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine service repair. the technician detected excessive rust corrosion. a technician with an authorized dealer stated that the sub frame exhibited two holes and excessive rust corrosion. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the vehicle has not been repaired. there are photographs available upon request. the failure mileage was 113,000. the current mileage was 115,000. updated 05/05/10. *lj updated 05/06/10 | |||
| 11/04/2009 | 113000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. during routine inspection a mechanic discovered that the carriage frame had corroded. the frames left rear corner had a hole | |||
| 11/21/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| I have 2000 toyota tundra sr5 4x4 access cab that over the last few years is showing rapid amounts of rust on the frame especially around the welds and hubs. this truck is only in the 90,000 miles range and besides the rust is in very good condition. i have kept up with the maintenance and have records. but it will do me no good if this continues to rust at such a rapid pace that it has thus far. *tr | |||
| 11/06/2009 | 1 | ||
| Abnormal frame rust on 2000 toyota tundra. upon having a sprayed in bedliner installed to further enhance/preserve our vehicle the installation company advised us they noted a severe amount of frame rust, that was not consistent with the condition of the rest of vehicle. they were under the vehicle for a fire watch during the installation of two welded patches to the truck bed to eliminate rust in the bed before it spread. upon further investigation the frame is indeed inconsistently rusted in comparison to the remainder of the vehicle. this includes substantial rusting of the support for the fuel tank which is a safety concern. the local dealer suggested that based on the year of the vehicle the frame may have been coated in ohio where there was a problem with the proper amount coating being applied, but that they were not doing anything at this time for customers. (similar to the tacomas that have been recalled). *tr updated 03/29/10 *bf | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 185000 | 1 | |
| Toyota tundra with major rust on the frame, many parts have fallen off including spare tire mount. i have the spare tire mount and many pictures. i have gone to a dealership about a month ago and they said they knew nothing and couldn't help me. *tr | |||
| 11/17/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| My vehicle is a 2000 toyota tundra v8 4.7 4wd 104k miles while changing oil during the month of november 2009 excessive rust was noticed on the truck frame near the leaf spring mounts. with minimal scraping large flakes of rusted frame peeled off. underneath the flakes the frame has rotted completely through in multiple spots with the largest hole being 4 square inches. this is occurring heavily on the right frame rail and to a lesser but still accelerated rate on the left. the body and undercarriage of the vehicle are otherwise rust free and in good condition. this is not right at all. it is like the frame is dissolving while everything else is rust free. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2009 | 1 | ||
| Corrosion on my 2000 toyota tundra frame. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 50000 | 1 | |
| The frame on my 2000 tundra is disintegrating. i can break off big hunks of rusted metal and i'm concerned about the structure of the undercarriage. this has been an ongoing occurrence. *tr | |||
| 11/12/2009 | 94000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. during a routine maintenance check with an authorized dealer he was advised that the frame was rotten. the dealer stated quoted a price of $8000-$9000 to replace the frame. the manufacturer but did not offer any assistance and that there was nothing they could do. the vehicle was not in drivable condition at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 94,000. | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 117000 | 1 | |
| Upon bringing my 2000 toyota tundra in to toyota for a oil change, the service manage instructed me that the frame on my truck was rusted. he also advised me that my truck may be unsafe to continue driving. i checked and saw you have an open investigation pe09-049. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 163000 | 1 | |
| Frame rusting on 2000 toyota tundra. chunks of metal are peeling off the frame. *tr | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 1 | ||
| Own a 2000 toyota tundra: rusted frame that is barely supporting fuel tank and spare tire; (replaced rack & pinion (steering) due to rust in 2008); rusted rear spring mounts; rust comes off in 1/8 inch chunks; was told not to drive vehicle--it's too dangerous; pictures are with bernardi toyota, framingham, ma; all problems relate to rusted frame. *tr | |||
| 11/09/2009 | 73000 | 1 | |
| When i purchased a 2000 toyota tundra 2 years ago, my mechanic checked it out and found it mechanically sound with minimal frame rust. two weeks ago i brought it to the same mechanic for my 3,000 mile oil change. it now has 73,000 miles on it. he discovered the frame was badly rusted. he checked the internet and told me there might be a recall of the 2000 and 2001 toyota tundra. he suggested that i bring it to a toyota dealer. i did so and was advised that the truck had badly rusted frame rails and one cross frame bracket was totally rusted through. the dealer advised me to contact toyota corporate. i did so, and was told that there was no recall and, therefore, there was nothing they could do for me. worthy of note is that my second vehicle, a 1999 plymouth voyager with 89,000 miles, has insignificant rust. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2009 | 24000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra sr5 4wd pickup frame is rusting to the point that it soon will rust through near the drivers side rear leaf spring mount point. it only has 112,000 miles and has not been driven in winter for the last three years. i have called toyota and filed a complaint with them as well, but they are not doing anything about tundra frame rusting at this time. *tr | |||
| 11/12/2009 | 109700 | 1 | |
| Severe corrosion of frame and rear crossmember where spare tire is located. *tr | |||
| 10/18/2009 | 60992 | 1 | |
| Our 2000 toyota tundra (with ~60,000 miles) was parked it in my relatives driveway on 10/18/09. when we went to drive it out of my aunt's driveway on 10/18/09, she started yelling, stop, something is leaking! looked at the front drivers brake line and saw a hole that was pushing out brake fluid with high pressure when brakes were applied. thankfully, the brakes failed in the driveway instead of on route 2 between albany, ny and massachusetts. if they failed on the drive, my husband would likely have been killed on the mountainous road. carefully drove the truck to the nearest dealership, lia toyota of colonie on 10/18/09. told them about the broken brake line and asked for a frame inspection to be done first, as we did not want to put money into the truck if the frame had issues. on 10/26/09, we finally received an estimate for the work and documentation stating the frame has normal rust wear for the age of the vehicle and the frame has no perforation at this time. the estimate said that the front driver brake lines and junction box were rusted through. the emergency brake pivot was rusted & seized on both sides and completely inoperable, and the front sway bar link was rusted through. since we were told by lia toyota of colonie that the frame was intact (no holes) we authorized the work. we picked up our repaired tundra on 11/02/09 and kept the old parts. the emergency brake did not hold the car and needed adjustment, so the following day, 11/3/09, we took it to our local dealer, colonial toyota of milford. we asked for a brake adjustment and a frame inspection. the next day, 11/04/09, i received a call from colonial toyota, saying that our tundra frame had holes in it and we should not put another dime into it and it is not safe to drive. colonial service took pictures of the perforated frame and called the toyota reps, who came and looked at our tundra. on 11/10/09, we were notified that toyota declined to repair or replace our frame. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra frame rust safety issue i could not have the front bumper replaced due to extensive rust damage. i contacted toyota and they recommended a frame inspection and charged $98 dollars to tell me that there was perforated rust at 9 different inspection point and there was nothing that they could do about it. i believe that this vehicle is unsafe to drive and i contacted the toyota experience and then opened a case only to tell me there was nothing that they could do about it. i believe since this is the same manufacturing defect that they admitted to on the tacoma they should be held accountable for it on the tundra. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra rust issues. cracked frame due to excessive rust, both cab mounts are rusted completely, and collapsed. cab is now resting on bed. cross members are rusted completely through. had to remove spare tire so it wouldn't fall from the truck. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| Severe frame rust damage to my 2000 toyota tundra. i am told not to drive it by the dealer. *tr | |||
| 07/14/2008 | 95000 | 1 | |
| Was driving at 65 mph on the highway and my spare tire that is mounted beneath the truck fell off and fortunately bounced off the road instead of into oncoming traffic. i inspected the frame in the area of the tire mount and found it to be almost entirely corroded. there is similar corrosion on the frame in the vicinity of the rear axle, however it is not quite as bad.*tr | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Noticed rusting on my 2000 toyota tundra about 4--5 years ago didn't think much about it because of tundra's good reputation surprise' surprise' tundra went in for some minor repair & was promptly told by my mechanic that the frame was totally rusted & that it was bending while it was up on the lift ......took it to ira toyota in danvers mass where i purchased it ,again upon inspection by a toyota mechanic . he deemed the vehicle unsafe for travel on the road...vehicle has only 105000 thousand miles and so far to date dealer h or toyota has failed to provide me with aloaner vehicle till this matter is resolved even thought they are well aware that the tundra in not safe to drive service directot went as far to say to me well the vehicle is 9 years old vehicles are junk by then what is this person been smoking!!!!!!! but anyway my tundra i has a totally rusted frame and i'm still waiting for some closure on this matter what are the authorities doing ? do you have to wait till someone dies''' please parties involved do the right thing!!!!!!!! recall all these tundras. before someone really dies!!!!!! *tr | |||
| 10/28/2005 | 95000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra limited. during state inspection, he was informed that the rear frame cross member was corroded. the frames had an hole hidden in the spare tire area. the vehicle failed inspection. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 95,000. | |||
| 11/06/2009 | 102000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra 102,000 mi. well maintained was taken for yearly pennsylvania state inspection and was told that it would not pass inspection due to the brake lines, frame and cross members are rusted through. making it unsafe to drive. the rear brake lines on the drivers rear side have been replaced. *tr | |||
| 11/06/2009 | 135000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra has severe rust on the frame. the body has none. all major joints and weld points show excessive rust and could lead to premature failure. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| (1). i purchased a new 2000 toyota tundra extended cab limited at price toyota in delaware. in february 2009 i observed rust through of bracket from bed to frame visible through rear wheel well. requested that my wife report this to liberty toyota in nj during routine 5000 mile oil change. she was told that this was not a problem. (2). in september 2009 truck was again taken to liberty toyota for 5000 mile oil change, purchase of 5 new tires and alignment. liberty toyota service told my wife that the truck was rusted to the point where they could no longer align the vehicle and no service was performed. liberty took photos of the underside of the truck and transmitted them to toyota. approximately two weeks later liberty told my wife that toyota's position was that because of the age and mileage (9 years and 110,000 miles ) that they would do nothing to resolve this issue. (3). in late september 2009 i purchased a 2006 toyota tundra crew cab 4 door tundra limited as a replacement vehicle for my wife a toyota runnemead, nj. on that same occasion the 2000 tundra was put on lift and inspected with a powerful light. observed various rust through of brackets and at least one fist sized hole through the frame. this was witnessed by the toyota runnemeade sales person, general manager, sales manager, and service manager. all agreed that this was worst case of rust they had seen, and were of the opinion that the truck was not safe to operate. (4). in october 2009 i contacted toyota customer service and received a case number. a few days later i again contacted toyota customer service and was told that toyota is studying the problem. this sounded like a stall tactic and gave me little hope for any voluntary positive action from toyota. as of today 11 november 2009 i have had no further contact from toyota. (5). i have purchased or helped purchase 5 toyota trucks for my family. total expenditure approximately $150,000. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 165000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 09/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra truck with 63,000 miles. frame is rusting out..there are holes near the frame shackles that are rusted through...this all appeared within a year and a half..contacted local toyota dealership and also logged a customer complaint to toyota headquarters. to date nothing is being done by toyota to correct this dangerous condition. please look into this...i'm not the only one with this problem. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 2000 toyota tundra/sr5. he discovered corrosion on the driver-side rear and passenger wheels. years later the corrosion began falling off of the vehicle onto his drive-way. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated that the entire frame was corroded. the manufacturer took report number 0910139204. the manufacturer has not confirmed if they will assist with the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000. the current mileage was 40,000. | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 1 | ||
| Serious rust and flaking on my frame. *tr | |||
| 07/14/2009 | 19000 | 1 | |
| Toyota tundra year 2000, 4wd,6cyl. frame total rust,holes in frame, spare tire bracket rusted,tire hanging down few inches from ground, almost caused accident on road. had to remove tire. warned by driver in rear of my vehicle,by flashing lights and blowing horn. time day 11am. *tr | |||
| 06/02/2009 | 99000 | 1 | |
| Our 2000 toyota tundra has continuously let us down in several areas such as; brake vibration, and the emergency brake cam arms are rusted so when releasing the parking brake, the shoes stay engaged, dragging on the brake pads causing warped drums. we have had a cracked exhaust manifold since 35k miles, transmission failure at 63k miles, continuous oxygen sensors issues (including two that fell out), broken sway bar mount, rusted tailgate mounts, and now the extreme frame rust. the truck is being eaten away by rust, causing parts to break and even fall off. now the extensive frame rust has caused parts to fall off, and break. the latest is the passenger side spring shackle mount that was cracked and flexing, and now has completely broken off allowing the spring to rest along the underside of the body. we are very disappointed because this truck has been completely unreliable; it will not pass inspection and is now completely unsafe to drive. *tr | |||
| 10/26/2009 | 188000 | 2 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra. i have just had to replace broken leaf springs for the second time. i have also had to replace both sway bar links (rusted off). have extensive corrosion on the frame, especially in rear. vehicle is in good shape other than the frame and underbody corrosion issues. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Last year i was driving my 2000 toyota tundra and heard a thud from the rear of my truck. i pulled over to discover my spare tire hanging from the supporting cable. apparently, the support frame for the spare tire disintegrated from corrosion to the point where it could no longer support the weight of the spare tire and failed. luckily the cable did not fail and kept the spare attached with the truck. after further investigation, heavy corrosion was observed throughout the frame. this failure has only occurred once. a mechanic offered to attach a piece of angle aluminum as a support so i could at least stow my spare tire for emergencies. due to the condition of the existing support frame, this angle aluminum support is only temporary. further overall deterioration of the frame is a significant safety concern for myself and others on the road. photos are available upon request. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 106000 | 1 | |
| I had routine maintenance done and i was told that my frame has rust holes rotted through it. it is unsafe to put a load in the truck and will soon be unsafe to drive at all. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 186000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra and the frame is rotting,i have had to have the leaf spring shackles replaced, and the whole front of the bottom of the truck is very rusty,the shocks are rotted also. *tr | |||
| 10/07/2009 | 98000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. during vehicle inspection a mechanic and a technician from the dealer concluded that the frame had severe corrosion. however no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 98000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. | |||
| 10/04/2009 | 119000 | 1 | |
| Drivers side front brake line rupture when pedal was depressed due to heavy corrosion/oxidation. front cross member broke off from frame due to heavy rust and/or corrosion. i welded cross member back to frame and replaced brake line. spare tire seems close to breaking off as with many other components due to rust. i don't drive truck anymore due to fear of my and my family's safety. vin number i have seems to be invalid, if you want vin please contact me and i will copy from truck, thanks. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2009 | 116000 | 1 | |
| Rusting frame on 2000 toyota tundra. *tr | |||
| 08/02/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2000 tundra. over 3 documented, by a mechanic, cracks in frame due to rust. will not pass safety inspection. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| My truck was brought in for a font end alignment and the mechanic brought to my attention that a frame cross member that carries a brake distribution block was rusted away and my brake lines were hanging. also where my spare was attached was badly rusted. i then went to an auto body shop to inspect the frame. they said that the frame was badly rusted in many other areas that could lead to additional safety concerns. there was already an incident where my front tire fell to the ground when something attached to the frame broke. *tr updated 03/25/10 *bf | |||
| 10/06/2009 | 135000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while driving 60 mph he noticed that the cap began to rub against the front end of the vehicle. after examining the vehicle the he noticed that the frame was cracked in half. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the contact also noticed that prior to the failure, the brake lines were damaged by rust. the current and failure mileages were 135000. updated 12/8/09 *cn updated 12/09/09.*jb | |||
| 10/21/2009 | 84254 | 1 | |
| I took my truck in for an oil change, i was taken into the garage and shown the frame of my truck was extensively rusted. the cross member in front of the truck was rusting through. dealer was contacting toyota and i did the same. opened a case up with toyota. i was told there is nothing they are doing about this although it is the same problem they just recalled the tacoma's for. waiting to hear back from the dealer. was told truck may be unsafe. *tr | |||
| 02/19/2009 | 36000 | 1 | |
| During routine tune-up (tire rotation, oil change, check fluids, etc) my mechanic informed me of a serious rust condition affecting the frame of my 2000 toyota tundra. he noted it was similar to tacomas he had worked on. i was advised to contact toyota immediately. toyota dismissed my concern by simply stating it was 'out of warranty. the vehicle has 38,000 miles on it. excellent condition otherwise. significant rust affecting brake lines, leaf springs, ball joints, to name a few. *tr | |||
| 09/12/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| I found holes in the frame of my 2000 toyota tundra in 2007 and immediately brought it to toyota. they said it wasn't covered under warranty but to watch it and it wasn't a big issue to have a little rust (this was during the tacoma recall). sept of 2008 i brought the truck in again since the rust was even worse they said again not a big issue but to keep an eye on it. in september of 2009 i was changing the oil and i saw that the front sway bar mount had totally rusted through and had fallen off - immediately called toyota corp - they said there is nothing they can do. my issue is that they have told me all along that this is not a big deal! but now its a safety issue ! it has since taken out a power steering line and there is a brake line that has been ruptured as well. now that the truck is worth nothing i want toyota to help me out. they told me it wasn't an issue, i believed them, now my truck is worthless! and the truck only has 130000 miles on it! this is nothing compared to all my other toyota trucks... *tr | |||
| 10/23/2009 | 106872 | 1 | |
| 1i have owned many toyota trucks since my first in 1987. usually the body would rot right off the chassis. now the chassis rots right out from under the body! highlights:i purchased a 1984 truck in 1989 it had a rusty bed and i fixed it up. i purchased a new 1997 tacoma in september of 1996, the truck had frame rot in march of 2004, i documented my complaint with toyota in march of 2005 with toyota motor corp.the told me there is no known flaw with tacoma frames. i disagreed with them.i sold the truck in may of 2005 with 218000 miles on it with a rotten frame for only $2000, had the chassis held up i should have gotten some where around $7000 for the truck considering it should go over 300,000 miles and it started out as a $22,000 truck. now i have a 2000 tundra with the same problem and just as before toyota motor corp. tells me the have no known problem . *tr | |||
| 10/23/2009 | 237000 | 1 | |
| 2000 tundra rusty frame. *tr | |||
| 10/16/2009 | 155000 | 1 | |
| I went to hyannis toyota for wheel alignment and service mgr told me don't bother because frame is rotted he said not recommended to drive. *tr | |||
| 09/29/2009 | 88000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra that has a rusted out and cracked rear cross member in the frame. the frame member holds the spare tire in place and while changing rear shocks at the end of september i noticed how rusted the cross member and the rest of the frame is, what is left of the cross member is cracking so i no longer have the tire under the truck. a mechanic verified this while he was under the truck replacing the power steering rack that also rusted out .my wife lost the power steering while driving the truck. the mechanic told me he had never seen the power steering rack rust out or that much rust on the frame of a truck with 88,000 on it and that the frame would have to be welded to make it right. i have filed a claim with toyota ( claim # 0910135009 ) and was told they are looking in to it. from what i've herd and read im not the only one with this problem.i would hate to see what would happen if someone lost their spare tire while going down the highway. i have heard that 2000 and 2001 tundra frames were made in the same place the tacomas were and i did receive a recall on my previous truck a 2000 tacoma. thank you for your time. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 137000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra 2wd 4dr pickup. severe frame rust. the back joint that holds the leaf spring to the frame rusted on the driver side and the spring separated from the frame. the vehicle swerved some going over a highway road dip at highway speed when the spring apparently separated from the frame. the driver side rear leaf spring is close to separating also on account of the severe rust of the vehicles frame. it is sitting at a dealership in east stoudsburg since oct. 12 awaiting toyota field rep and company to make some kind of decision. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Well at 48,000 my master cylinder stopped working. sept of 08 the rack and pinion steering rotted away and i also noticed my frame rotting back in 05.. and now i can peel metal of my frame. i just put 1800 dollars into a dyeing horse... i bought toyota for a reason. they built some trucks on frames knowing they were no good in new england weather.... please help ... *tr | |||
| 06/12/2009 | 164000 | 1 | |
| Excessive underbody rust to the point the rear end housing started leaking from a hole that rusted through the housing. *tr | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 117748 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra frame has holes due to rust - dealership took pictures, case filed with toyota 9/03/09. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2008 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Tl*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. *nj updated 11/10/09 *bf the brake lines had rusted and were leaking. the mechanic replaced both rear leaf springs. updated 11/10/09 | |||
| 08/17/2009 | 61000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the frame had corrosion, and the brake line needed to be replaced. since the warranty expired he paid a local mechanic to make the repairs. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 61,000. | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| Toyota tundra 2000 - in may of this year the vehicle was to have annual state inspection and did not pass due to extreme rusting condition of the frame. mechanic said he could easily put a hammer through the frame it was in such bad condition and advised that the hitch was not safe to use. i bought this truck new and wanted to keep it. we had only 158,000 miles on it at the time of inspection so decided to have plates welded onto the frame in several places, had to have new brake lines installed and the entire underneath of the truck undercoated. this cost me $1,087.29 and took 5 days to complete. apparently the steel used in this truck was inferior and i believe the least toyota should do is replace the frame (as they have done for the tacoma which also had the same problem). i had no luck in dealing with toyota on this as there was no recall. there absolutely should be one. this is a major defect in a motor vehicle. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 123000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra with 120k miles in concord ma. recently the vehicle was making a noise while turning or hitting a bump. upon inspection found the frame has corroded so badly the torsion bar is no longer attached to the frame. the rear end leaf spring mounts are also close to the point of failure. reported this to toyota an received a case number (case #09102651), was told i would be contacted 3 days ago and have not been contacted yet. also reported this to my local dealer, they said they should be contacted by toyota with my case number, as of yet they have not been contacted either. the only repair will be a new undercarriage. this is my only vehicle. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra, which i feel is unsafe for the road due to excessive frame rot. this truck's frame has to be the worst case of frame rot i've ever seen. far worse than i've seen on any toyota tacoma that was recalled. but, for some reason toyota doesn't seem to want to step up to the plate on these trucks. unfortunately for me, i won't be able to pass a state inspection at the end of this month. so that leaves me making payments on a truck that i can not drive. over this past summer, i needed to travel 500 mile round trips for several weekends for medical reasons. knowing that i had some underbody clunks going on, i figured i'd investigate prior to making these many trips. i found that the upper shock towers were no longer attached to the frame of the truck, and they were the cause of my clunk. i decided to pull off the bed of the truck to get a better access to these rotted spots. once the bed was removed, i was able to see that my problem was far worse than i imagined. i found 21 rot holes just in the six foot section of frame under the bed. i found that my shock towers had pulled away from their frame mounts due to rust. the scariest find was that the cross member that supports the spare tire had three out of the four mounting corners completely rotted off. here's where i get concerned about the safety of people traveling behind me. could you imagine if this cross member and spare rim/tire fell off at highway speeds? this is the point where i contact my local toyota dealer. the service advisor tells me that toyota isn't doing anything for me at this time, and to remain patient. frame rot in 8 years!!! are you kidding me? knowing that i have all this weekly travel ahead of me, i asked him if it would hurt my future chances of a recall if i attempted to apply some temporary welds to the frame to feel a little safer in my travels. he said that the repairs would be fine. some of those repairs did not hold due to poor metal. what more can i do? help!! *tr | |||
| 07/16/2009 | 118000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra. the spare tire fell out of the truck while i was driving! fortunately it didn't hit any other vehicles on the road. apparently the cross member rusted to the point where it wouldn't support the spare anymore. the brake line failed. the brake line rusted through. again, fortunately i discovered that there were no brakes while i was traveling at low speed. *tr | |||
| 10/12/2009 | 119200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the driver-side rear spring fell through the frame because of corrosion . he called the manufacturer and was advised they were investigating the failure. he was waiting for a response. the failure mileage was 119,200. | |||
| 10/18/2009 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Frame is excessively rusted. at the frame member where the rear leaf spring is attached the frame is flaking and separating. it looks like the frame member will brake loose any time separating the leaf spring from the frame. *tr | |||
| 03/28/2005 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra with a rusted frame rail with soon to be a bent frame and undrivable .. 1 owner since 2000 i bought straight from toyota at graponee. i have kept up with maintenance routinely.. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| I have a toyota tundra 2000 with approximately 90,000 miles. it is suffering massive frame rust, especially on the differential and weld points. the spare tire fell off unknown to us sometime last year (2009). the frame is a disaster in the making. our mechanic is concerned at this rate it may be uninspectable in 1 to 2 years. *tr updated 03/25/10 *bf | |||
| 10/13/2009 | 136000 | 1 | |
| Frame rust 2000 toyota tundra. *tr | |||
| 10/12/2009 | 103759 | 1 | |
| Same problem as current action #pe09049. frame member holding spare tire in 2000 toyota tundra rotted away. spare tire appeared to be hanging low while truck was parked in the driveway. i went to investigate and when i shook tire to attempt to determine cause the spare tire came crashing to the ground, still attached to part of the frame. brought truck to toyota dealer the next day to further investigate and they notified me that the whole frame was rusted and in need of replacement, and unsafe to drive until that is done. contacted toyota's national office, and they advised me that at this time there is no action to be taken on the tundra, but advised me that they had received many complaints on the same issue, and further explained that the same issue existed in earlier model year tacomas. they explained that is currently under executive review and if any further action was taken in the future i would be notified. truck is in otherwise very good shape, but is now unusable. *tr updated 03/25/10 *bf | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 87000 | 1 | |
| Undercarriage frame rust excessive. *tr | |||
| 10/16/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra, and have for the past few years watched as the frame of my truck slowly disentegrates to what is now very thin metal, mainly (but not limited to) from the rear of the cab rearward, it appears to be severe flaky rust that comes off in chunks in some spots. i have even gone so far as to install a safety tether for my spare tire as the bracket for the spare looks as if its going to break off. comparing this issue with other makes and models in my geographic area, i believe that this rust / rot is abnormal for the age of the truck. i am uneasy using this truck for which it was designed, (i.e. towing my camper, or bed full of mulch). this issue also prevents me from selling the truck, who wants a truck with a rotted frame !! i shudder to think how this truck were to perform if i were ever in an accident. help !! *tr | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Driver and passenger side rear leaf springs broke in half due to corrosion in spring of 2009. frame and cross members rusting, large flakes of rust falling off started a few years back around between 100000-110000. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 53000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra/sr5. in september of 2008 the vehicle rear and front frame began corroding, which caused the power steering fluid to leak. he contacted the manufacturer, and a representative stated that there may be a recall in the future for the failure. however he made some replacements under and around the vehicles bed area. recently he noticed the check engine oil light illuminated on the instrument control panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change. the dealer concluded that they could not change the oil because the steering rack belts, cross members and the entire frame was corroded. he then recommended that he discontinue vehicle operation as a safety precaution.. the failure mileage was 51,000. the current mileage was 53,000. | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 123938 | 1 | |
| My rear left leaf spring shackle rusted out and broke on my 2000 tundra . i brought it to my mechanic for repair and as he was replacing the right side he called me to show a large 6 in crack in the frame just above where the tow hitch attaches. hard to see once the shackle was put back on. he told me the truck may become unsafe to drive and that i cannot tow anything . he pointed out, where the rear section of the frame is flaking off rust. *tr | |||
| 07/09/2009 | 170920 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra and have experienced problem, based upon my mechanics impression was due to excessive rust in the undercarriage of the car. i experienced problems with my rear leaf springs and also had problems with the drive shaft becoming detached. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2009 | 20000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the sub frame of his vehicle has corrosion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer ,and then the manufacturer was notified. an engineer sent from toyota concluded that there was not defect present. the failure mileage was 20,000. | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2000/2001 tundra with the very problem your investigation started on 10/6/2009 is looking into. the drivers side rear frame and passenger to a lesser degree is rotted away. to the point that the shock mounts are no longer connected rendering the truck un safe to drive because of handling issues. i can supply pictures. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 80120 | 1 | |
| Tl* 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.*lj updated 11/17/09 | |||
| 10/13/2009 | 115000 | 1 | |
| My vehicle is a 2000 toyota tundra limited access cab. it has severe rust and rot cover most of the frame members and joints. i contacted toyota last year and was told the were investigating the issue and when it was resolved they would contact me. i have not heard from them since. in the meantime the vehicle poses a threat to every other motorist on the road not to mention my 3 small children who have to travel in the vehicle often. i hope a resolution comes soon. toyota has had more than enough time to investigate the issue at this point they are just hoping it goes away. *tr | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 |
| Tl*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. *lj the sway bar link was replaced. updated 11/06/09.*jb | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| The frame of my pickup truck is rusting away prematurely. some of the components of the frame have deteriorated so badly that i don't know if the vehicle will make it through another new england winter without some sort of catastrophic failure. the vehicle has always been properly maintained and is otherwise in very good condition. i am the original owner, purchased new in jan. 2001. current mileage 81200. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 122000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. upon inspection, a technician concluded that the front driver side of the frame corroded. prior to the inspection while driving he heard a clinging sound from under the driver side front seat. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 122,000. | |||
| 09/18/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra, access cab, 4wd truck with 160,000 +/- miles. i purchased the vehicle used from the original owner who lived in the akron, ohio area. i have noticed significant section loss to frame members, cross members and cab supports. presently, the frame is completely perforated on the underneath side near the passenger front door. additionally, the passenger middle cab support has corroded completely off, the front drivers cab support has rusted completely away and the front bumper/impact guard has completely rusted off. i have contacted the dealership and corporate headquarters two separate times. they have responded promptly all three times; however, the issue is still be investigated at the executive level. additionally, i have had to replace one of the rear brake lines and the fuel tank strap due to failure from corrosion. the vehicle is in excellent mechanical shape and body is nearly flawless. i have photos available. the frame seems to be most severely deteriorated at the boxed section near the transmission support cross member. under normal driving conditions (i.e. not towing/no payload) this would likely be the point in the structure associated with maximum bending. due to the box design- it is impossible to inspect the total amount of section loss; although, as previously stated the passenger side rail is completely perforated along the underneath side. i can attest that my father has a 2002 toyota tundra with no deterioration. it is unclear if toyota used a different treatment for the later model vehicles. most alarming to me, is how quickly y the corrosion has progressed. since last september, the corrosion has progressed from a surface rust appearance into bubbling and complete deterioration. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra. i had it inspected for rust and it is said that it may not pass inspection next year. *tr | |||
| 10/11/2007 | 100000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 tundra on which the frame is rotting away. can you help by forcing a recall like they did with 95 -01 tacomas. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 175000 | 1 | |
| I own and operate a 2000 toyota tundra access cab truck , it was purchased for it's high towing capacity for it's size and build quality. recently i became aware of rust on the rear frame severe enough to warrant removing my spare tire for safety and also to cause me discomfort with the safety and security of the frame for the towing which the truck was purchased for. upon closer inspection i have found the brake tubing to be very corroded as well as much of the front steering and suspension system. *tr | |||
| 09/25/2009 | 176000 | 1 | |
| I brought my 2000 toyota tundra in to be serviced at my toyota dealership. it was determined then to be unsafe to drive. the dealership determined that the frame is rusted out and the leaf spring has penetrated the truck bed. this truck has regularly been maintained at the dealership where it was purchased. additional rust proofing was purchased at the time of purchase. other than the rusting frame, the vehicle works very well. now it cannot be driven and there is no suggestion that it can be fixed. i am aware that toyota has had the same problem with the tacoma model and that toyota has reimbursed tacoma owners one and one half times the blue book value. i am also aware that toyota acknowledges the problem with the tundra. unfortunately, they are unresponsive to me. i am currently renting a vehicle in order to get to work as i await the next step in this process. the dealership has told me to leave the vehicle with them as it is unsafe and unfit to drive. there seems to be some inequity in this situation. i have been encouraged to report this to you. *tr | |||
| 10/11/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Severe structural frame corrosion including cross-members, suspension frame mounts, rear leaf spring mounts. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra and have frame rust that has rusted up through the bed of my truck. also all the welds look to be rusting and especially at rear wheel area. *tr | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Severely rusted frame. toyota & nhtsa knows there is a problem because the frames were not treated correctly in the factories. i have been contacting toyota about this issue for years & have gotten no where. my frame starting rusting & flaking metal around 4-5 years of age. frames should not rust like this. i've tried undercoating the frame to prevent any further rust but nothing helps it just gets worse & worse. my brackets holding the front bumper are so rotted i'm just waiting for the bumper to fall off. something needs to be done for the tundra owners w/ this severe problem. tacoma owners 1995-2000 w/ this same problem were taken care of but nothing has been done for the tundra owners & i don't understand why. please help the tundra owners. *tr | |||
| 06/16/2009 | 86350 | 1 | |
| Frame and undercarriage rusting of my 2000 toyota tundra acccab. this has been an ongoing occurrence since we purchased the truck in 2002 from a toyota dealership in massachusetts. *tr | |||
| 09/24/2009 | 112000 | 1 | |
| Rusting frame and cross members. rust coming through the bed just where it is mounted to the rusty frame. before long the bed looks like it might rust off completely. this is a terrible rust issue. this is my second 2000 tundra that i have owned and it also had terrible frame rust. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2007 | 118000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. there was excessive corrosion on the frame, sub frame, brake lines and the spare tire mounting brackets. the manufacturer was notified, and he was given case# 0910113943. he was awaiting a response from the public relations manager. the failure mileage was 118,000. | |||
| 09/28/2009 | 135000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while having body repairs performed, the mechanic concluded that the frame had corrosion. he has yet to determine if the vehicle was repairable. the failure and current mileages were 135,000. | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 144000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra and the frame is rotting. the sparetire fell off due to the rotting. the shock and shackle mounts are also rotting. *tr consumer is adding pictures. 10/26/09. *nj | |||
| 05/23/2009 | 1 | ||
| The frame of my 2000 toyota tundra has been rusting away in large sheets/chunks and i have been in contact with toyota and have yet to have it been resolved. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 1 | ||
| Let me add my complaint to the problem of 2000 toyota tundra frame rusting problems/concerns. every time i wash the truck more and more pieces of rust show up under the vehicle. my mechanic has recommended getting rid of the vehicle. when put on a lift to do an oil change you can hear the frame creaking. as the mechanic says..there's no way that should be like that.*tr | |||
| 07/23/2009 | 139234 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. during routine maintenance a technician discovered that the entire frame was corroded. the vehicle has not been inspected or repaired by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 139234. updated 11/06/09 *bf also the check engine light was on. updated 11/09/09*jb | |||
| 08/25/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Driving down road and spare tire fell off underneath the truck and rolled down the middle of the road. took truck to toyota dealership because a neighbor (who is a service manager) looked at it and said it was unsafe and the whole bottom was rusted out.. toyota claimed the vehicle was safe that it was just a rusted bolt. two weeks later the muffler was loud so we took it to a midas dealership. the mechanic called me in and stated that the issue was not the muffler the bolts and clamps had rotted out and he needed to drill holes to attach new bolts. he told me that the bolts holding the joints on the bed of the truck was unsafe and he felt that i should not drive the vehicle and definitely not on the highway. so now i have had 2 people claim the vehicle is unsafe and the toyota dealers claims it is safe. the whole underneath is a big pile of rust. luckily no one was injured when the tire fell of while i was doing 50 miles an hour. i was allowing my teenage son to drive this vehicle, but now it spends most of its time sitting in the driveway because we are afraid of a safety concern. *tr | |||
| 08/22/2008 | 75000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra with extensive frame rust. bolts all rusted. nothing has been done to repair. have contacted toyota dealership, but there is no recall. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 112000 | 1 | |
| Frame rust / cross member corrosion. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 125000 | 1 | |
| Severely rusted frame, has holes through it. when i touched the frame, a big piece fell off. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 74000 | 1 | |
| I just recently traded in my 2000 toyota tundra limited and got $8200 trade for it. the vehicle was in mint shape with only 74,000 miles on it. i have pictures etc...i just traded it for a 2009 corolla s. the frame was so rotted i didn't have a choice in trading it in. it was just falling off in clumps of rust. the brake lines and brakes worried me to much and was a safety concern. the recall should have been when the tacomas had their recall. if it wasn't for the rust id still have that truck. jeff popp worcester ma now i have a 200 dollar more car payment i wish i didn't have to have. it would be nice to get re embursed for the difference of this reason of getting rid of my tundra. thank u. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 66500 | 1 | |
| Frame rust on a 2000 toyota tundra. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2009 | 125000 | 1 | |
| I noticed the spare tire dangling underneath the vehicle. when i lowered the tire i noticed that the entire cross brace had rusted out and left the spare tire held by a thin rusted piece of metal. i removed the tire and keep it in the back of the truck. if that tire broke away while driving at 65 miles an hour, it could easily have killed someone. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 125000 | 1 | |
| Excessive rust on the frame of my toyota tundra has led to me having to replace my calipers on my front brakes, a corroded parking brake and both front tie rods. after seeing the report on my local news, i am very concerned about the safety of myself and my family. *tr | |||
| 06/28/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| When going to get my 2009 state inspection sticker from ma. i was told by the mechanic that my 2000 toyota tundra would probably not pass any future inspections, due to the amount of rust on the frame. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 99244 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while driving 45 mph he struck a pothole, and then the shock punctured through the drivers side shock mount. upon further inspection he noticed corrosion on the vehicles frame. the failure and current mileages were 99,244. updated 10/19/09 *cn the dealer stated there was no immediate danger. updated 10/19/09. *jb consumer is updating information. 10/20/09. *nj added service dealer info. updated 10/20/09 | |||
| 10/07/2009 | 215000 | 1 | |
| I read today that the nhtsa is investigating 2000 toyota tundras for severe frame corrosion. i have a 2000 tundra that has severe frame corrosion. the truck has 215,000 miles (all of it in wisconsin). i just wanted to add my name to the list. *tr doug sabatke monticello wisconsin | |||
| 09/28/2009 | 108562 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra with severe frame rusting. my local mechanic has discovered a through hole in the left frame rail and a dangerously thin left rear spring shackle support. i am concerned the frame could fail while driving and that the vehicle will not pass the state safety inspection. *tr | |||
| 02/16/2009 | 76000 | 1 | |
| I own a year 2000 toyota tundra, which i purchased as a new vehicle. the truck has approximately 81,000 miles on it and has been garaged for the entire time that i have owned it. the underside of the vehicle has shown extreme rusting, especially the brake system which has failed twice due to corrosion. during the most recent brake failure i could not stop the vehicle while descending a hill and downshifted the transmission to slow down. additional rust problems have included replacement of all front and rear brake lines, including the rear proportioning valve. the front rotor caliper pins have also seized due to rust. the emergency brake seized due to rust and was not operational. both sway bar links and bushings failed due to rust. the heat shields around the muffler and catalytic converter rusted off the tundra and may have posed significant safety hazards to drivers traveling behind me on the highway. these corrosion problems were reported to toyota and the truck was inspected by a district service representative for frame rusting only (summer 2009). the other problems with the braking system, etc. were completely ignored, even though i brought this to the service rep's attention. in addition, the district manager was contacted several months ago and has not addressed my concerns. all the above problems above were repaired at the local toyota dealer, whose mechanics commented that the underside of the truck was severely corroded. also, the repairs are documented in my vehicle's service history. *tr | |||
| 06/16/2004 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. in june of 2004, he noticed corrosion bubbling under the paint on the frame; there were quarter inch lumps on the paint. his mechanic speculated that the corrosion was premature for the vehicle's age in 2004. he then recommended that the vehicle be oiled. the vehicle has been oiled since 2005. during the last oiling he was advised that the cross brace that holds the spare tire had corrosion , and the spare tire was missing. the manufacturer nor the dealer was contacted. the current mileage was approximately 154,000. the failure mileage was 50,000. consumer is adding pictures. 10/26/09. *nj updated 10/26/09 *bf the consumer sent in pictures of the frame. updated 10/28/09 | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra limited with an unusual amount of frame rail rust especially around the hangars that attach to the axles. i've been told by st cloud mn toyota that there's nothing they can do. *tr | |||
| 08/31/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra pick-up that has been maintained correctly by the toyota dealership. it has a severe rust problem underneath the truck on the frame and supporting parts. the body of the truck is in excellent condition. i have 89,000 miles on it and wanted to keep it for several more years. i am afraid i have a safety issue and am afraid to take the truck on the highway. i just recently put $2,000 into this at the dealer and nothing was said abut the rust. i cannot get toyota to address this. i want to know how to proceed...i need a vehicle to get to work and cant afford a new one without some help. please help me get this resolved. *tr | |||
| 09/25/2009 | 121000 | 1 | |
| I have been aware of problems with early model toyota tundra frame rust problems and have followed with interest toyotas response [none]however i feel obliged to inform you that on friday 25th the gas tank straps failed while driving and the gas tank fell of the vehicle as luck would have it i was slowing down to make a turn so the consequences were limited. but 30 seconds earlier at 55mph this most likely would not have been a limited consequence situation. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2009 | 71674 | 1 | |
| I recently noticed extensive frame rust on my toyota tundra. on september 28, 2009, i took it to the toyota dealer for a frame inspection. the inspection found significant rust and as a result of the inspection, the dealer determined that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. the dealer said there was nothing they could do about it since there had been no recall program or other action by toyota. the dealer did tell me that toyota did establish a program for the tacoma. in fact, the dealer used a worksheet form the tacoma program to note the location and extent of corrosion. on september 29, 2009, i called toyota customer service about the problem but they did not offer any relief or remedy. i was given a case number of 0909141286 and told that a case manager would call me. on september 30, 2009, a toyota case manager called me but said at this time there was nothing they could do. i was told that toyota had received similar complaints from other owners and was investigating the issue. i was told that there was nothing in place to assist me with my problem, even though a dealer had already inspected my vehicle and declared that it was unsafe to drive due to the rust problem. i was told that there is no date by which the toyota investigation will be completed and there was nothing they can do for me in the meantime. i need my truck for transportation now. i am requesting the assistance of the nhtsa to compel toyota to provide a remedy to me for this safety defect in the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 06/28/2009 | 72841 | 1 | |
| Toyota 2000 tundra--extensive rust on the entire frame. large thick flakes of rust have been falling off for two years. significant rust-through perforation in frame. clearly undermines structural integrity of the frame of the truck. it has had the underbody washed weekly since it was new. it has 72000 original one-owner miles. i don't feel safe driving this car because in the event of an impact the frame would crumble. currently there are holes in the frame that you could stick several fingers through. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2009 | 131000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra sr5 access cab 4wd pick up that has 131,000 miles. failed the state safety inspection due to a rusted out crossmember in the rear of the vehicle. it was also pointed out to me the poor condition of the frame in many other areas. it is obvious toyota has a serious safety issue on their hands with frame rot. the tacoma's proved that. why aren't they including these tundra's with the same issues? i do have a small child that rides in the vehicle so i'm very concerned. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2008 | 63539 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that there was a considerable amount of corrosion on the sub-frame. he is concerned that the manufacturer is aware of the failure and refuse to offer the consumers any assistance. the failure and current mileages were 63,539. | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 1 | ||
| Severe frame rust. broken leaf spring, powere steering line leaking due to rust. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2009 | 190000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the dealer inspected the frame and advised the contact that the entire frame was covered with rust and was not repairable. the manufacturer stated that they are aware of the failure and that they would not be able to offer any assistance until they have completed their investigation. the contact is unable to drive the vehicle since the frame could fall apart at any time. the failure mileage was 190,000 and the current mileage was 198,000. | |||
| 09/23/2009 | 96000 | 1 | |
| The frame of my 2000 toyota tundra is severely rusted. so far both front end sway bars have failed and needed to be replaced. other parts (such as the leaf springs) look close to failure. the vehicle did pass this years state inspection but i was warned that it may be difficult to pass next year. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 145000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra. the spare tire fell off while driving it a few months ago. after recent state inspection, the entire truck frame is rusted beyond repair. *tr | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 68021 | 1 | |
| I was told by service technician changing my oil that i had some very significant rust on the frame of my 2000 tundra. i have been finding rust flakes on my garage floor and after reading about people having frame failures i contacted the toyota customer center to see if there was any type of recall. they took my information and specifically asked if i had holes in the frame? toyota representative was most cordial but explained that toyota has not yet taken action to address how they might assist tundra owners with this issue. i have scheduled an inspection for my tundra's frame with a toyota dealer for next week. there is rust on entire frame and it is very rusted on the springs and holders. every welded joint has flaking and showing separating layers. i don't believe i will be towing or carrying heavy weight till i'm assured the rust ed parts have proper integrity to support weight and speeds. tell everyone you know to with a 2000-2001 tundra with rust to call toyota!!!!!! and file a complaint here. toyota wants to know, and we need some answers and assistance in making sure frames are safe. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 122000 | 1 | |
| Failure of frame in 2000 toyota tundra. first noticed large amounts of metal flaking off in early 2007. notified toyota and they did nothing. spare tire fell off bottom of truck in my driveway. noticed a crack in the frame and took it to be welded, and was told that my spare tire crossmember could come off in its entirety, that two of my cab mounts were no longer intact and that the others were hanging by a thread, and that the frame could not be welded in a way that would be safe for use, as there were portions without enough metal remaining to weld to. notified toyota again (feb 2009) and was told that they had no program in place for the tundra. problems began in 2007. rot ongoing. truck is a total hazard because of the frame, and (uselessly enough) utterly functional in every other way. pictures and the whole story at www.my2000tundra.com - i didn't know what else to do, so i made a website to share the information & pictures. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 139000 | 1 | |
| After my recent annual nh vehicle safety inspection, i was informed that my 2000 toyota tundra's frame had rusted to a point that they could put their fingers through the frame at several points and the truck would no longer pass inspection rendering the vehicle useless. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 20000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. he stated that the frame underneath the vehicle has been covered with rust for two years. the vehicle will not pass inspection due to the rust. the dealer was notified and stated that they were aware of the problem. the mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the shocks could snap and come through the bed of the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the rust is a common occurrence with toyota tundras. the failure mileage was 20000 the and current mileage was 47000. | |||
| 03/27/2009 | 1 | ||
| Frame rust rotting on my 2000 toyota tundra. live in the hudson valley new york where salt is used to dice snow on roadways. will not pass inspection. contacted toyota and told there is nothing they can do. truck is off warranty. same problem that was identified with tacomas. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2009 | 82322 | 1 | |
| Extreme rust on the frame and brake lines of my 2000 toyota tundra caused the brake line to leak, resulting in loss of braking ability. i was fortunate enough to not be in an accident and at my cost had the brake line replaced the very next day. this cost me around 120.00. i was also informed by the repair shop that the whole frame of my 2000 tundra is badly damaged by rust and could be considered unsafe as there are parts near to the point of rusting through and falling off. the body and interior of this truck is in excellent shape and its mechanically sound at just over 82,000 miles. however i'm afraid at this point that more costly repairs could follow if my vehicle does not become completely unworthy to be on the road due to frame damage caused by the rust. i contacted the toyota experience helpline and spoke to a case manager and was informed that toyota is already looking into this issue but there is no action on toyotas part to make this right as of yet. until then i have an unsafe vehicle that i am paying for while in anticipation of future problems and repairs to pay for as well. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2009 | 119000 | 1 | |
| On august 24,2009 i asked my toyota dealer to inspect the frame of my tundra as i felt it was too rusty and i was concerned. they told me it looked fine but they really did not check it well. on saturday the 5th of september 2009 while driving down the road the rear cross member that holds the spare tire completely broke in half from the rust. the spare tire was still attached to the crank that holds it in place. i contacted the toyota dealership and also the toyota customer experience line to file a complaint. this is a severe safety issue as a vehicle behind me could have struck the tire and caused damage at best, or a tire going through a windshield at highway speeds. toyota corporate says they are checking into it but they keep telling me that because it is a 2000 tundra the warranty has expired. safety issues do not expire! the frame is rusting out and toyota is not helping. *tr | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra. this has frame rust through issues. this is very similar to some of the tacoma frames i have seen, and i am reporting this because i am positive i am not the only tundra owner who is experiencing this amount of rust. the truck interior and body is in mint condition, with only 65,000 miles on it, it has a lot of life left, only the frame is not going to last long and is clearly a safety issue to both me, and other drivers on the road. the power steering rack has already broken away on one side of one cross member. had i not noticed, and rewelded the rack onto the frame the other side would have broken and i would have lost control of all steering. thank god this didn't happen will going down the interstate at 65mph. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2009 | 68000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra -- aggressive rust all over frame and other under-truck components. *tr | |||
| 08/02/2009 | 1 | ||
| My vehicle is a 2000 toyota tundra limited 4x4. this vehicle has almost always been garaged and continues to be my primary mode of winter transportation. it just passed inspection, but i was warned by the inspecting shop that the under body rust is progressing and should be watched closely. the significant amount of frame and associated undercarriage rust, including pieces/chunks coming off, is very disconcerting and leads me to be concerned about a potentially dangerous vehicle failure. a toyota dealer investigation/evaluation (including photos) was performed and results forwarded to toyota corporate offices. *tr | |||
| 09/07/2009 | 100310 | 1 | |
| Sever rust on the frame of my 2000 toyota tundra including bumper mounts, leaf spring mounts, spare tire rack. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 88293 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while the contact was examining his vehicle, he noticed that the front horn on the suspension was covered with rust. the dealer stated that there was no rust present on the vehicle or the suspension. the current and failure mileages were 88,293. | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 69000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra sr5 extended cab. the frame is in terrible condition due to large chunks of rust falling off it and springs are rusting in the same manner which leaves me fearful for myself and any passengers safety. every time i go far an inspection i hold my breath for passing. i noticed the excessive rusting about two years ago. i have roughly 73,000 miles on this truck and it's been garage kept here in hatfield ma since ownership. *tr | |||
| 06/19/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Took 2000 toyota tundra to howe motors in claremont, nh for excessive rust in the frame. howe motors took pictures, wrote a failure report, and sent information to toyota. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra with severe rust throughout the entire frame, severe flaking of frame causing numerous thin spots throughout, had to replace brake lines a number of times, has rotted hole in frame near the rear tire as well as in the transmission mount, will not pass inspection because of this. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 162000 | 1 | |
| 3.on august 20th, 2009 while driving over a railroad track on north ferry street in albany, new york, at slow speed, the passenger side front bottom ball joint broke, causing the wheel to buckle with the bottom of the tire protruding outward. the constant velocity joint then broke at the joint near the transmission and pulled out. 4.the truck stopped immediately on the railroad tracks. these are active railroad tracks. two people were in the car at the time. 5.my wife enlisted the aid of a repair shop right next to the tracks. all of their tow trucks were out on calls, but there was a tractor with a bucket at the shop. they lifted the tundra with the bucket and pulled it off the tracks, denting the front hood in the process. about two minutes later a train went by on the tracks. 6.the truck was towed to northway toyota dealer in latham and inspected. there were multiple and extensive rust caused perforations on the frame. the stabilizer mount on the passenger side was ripped off the frame due to failure caused by rust. it is likely that the mount was off before the ball joint broke and may have been the ultimate cause of the accident. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 112000 | 1 | |
| Severe rust on frame. passenger side rear almost completely rusted through. spare tire carrier rusted off. *tr | |||
| 08/25/2009 | 140000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra. i was recently stopped by another motorist who stated that my spare tire was hanging down under the truck. i looked under the truck to find this was true. i jiggled the tire and it fell completely out from under the truck. the winch assembly was still attached to the wheel, but i can see that the crossmember that the winch would be attached to is completely rotted away. my truck is maintained at a toyota dealer and is current on its annual state inspection. i had never used the spare tire before, so i had never had a chance to see what the crossmember looked like behind the tire. i have closely checked the rest of the frame on the truck and it is in good condition. the rim on the spare tire is painted steel and was in contact with the crossmember since the truck was manufactured, yet the rim is in new condition with no rust. i have looked on line and it seems that many people are having similar problems with the crossmembers on these truck frames. i believe this is a potentialy very dangerous condition for other motorists and tundra truck owners who are unaware of the rust hidden behind their spare tire. if they have never used their spare tire, then they will not be able to see this condition developing. just prior to being stopped by the motorist who alerted me to the problem, i had been on the highway traveling at 65 mph! imagine if the spare tire had fallen out at that speed and was tumbling or bouncing into the path of other motorists! someone could have been seriously injured or killed. i did go to the toyota website and try to make contact. the person who called me back was polite, but seemed to miss the point i was trying to make about this being a possibly serious safety issue. they only stated that toyota accepts no responsibility, that this is probably due to living in the northeast and that repairs are at my own expense. please investigate. i think there may be more tundras like mine. i can supply photos. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 103000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra sr5 xcab 4x4 has extreme flaking rust all over frame, front bumper to rear. body metal is fine. part of frame is buckling/flexing, front right stabilizer mount has snapped off with nothing to weld to. several weld areas have weakened or let go. problem became noticeable in 2005 (at 60,000 odometer miles). slowly got worse. logged case with toyota in 2008 when frame began to flex. no program to help. severely worse in 2009. updated case with toyota. still no offer of help or remedy, just we are looking into it. no longer able to safely tow, will soon be unable to safely drive. body looks great, but chassis frame is flaking to nothing. *tr | |||
| 08/12/2009 | 35097 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. during a routine oil change the mechanic observed that the frame of the vehicle was worn and refused to change the oil since the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the dealer offered him an opportunity to participate in the cash for cars program; however, he refused due to the value of the vehicle being undetermined. the manufacturer confirmed that they are aware of the failure with toyota tundra trucks. the contact is unable to drive the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 35097. | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact observed that the frame exhibited severe rust and corrosion. the vehicle has not been inspected by a certified technician. currently, the vehicle is being driven with caution. the contact has concerns of the safety risks involved. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 112,000. | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| We own a 2000 toyota, in great shape except for the excessive rust/rot of the frame. we have taken it to our trusted auto mechanic who has advised us that the truck should be considered totaled and two separate auto body shops would not even touch it. the frame is cracked in two places, has holes all through it. we have tried to call toyota directly and they are simply telling us that the situation is under investigation and that we should hold tight. at this point, we have been told that the car is dangerous to drive, so we pretty much have a beautiful black lawn ornament. this truck is showing wear on the frame that you would see on a vehicle 3 times it's age. we have been loyal toyota owners for years and have never had an experience like this one. it is putting a bad taste in our mouths for sure. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2009 | 86000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra 4x4. there was corrosion and rust on the frames of the vehicle. the dealer and the manufacturer stated that they would not be making any repairs at this time. the failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra: mechanically sound, body looks good, frame is falling apart! these frames are failing way too fast just like the tacomas that have been taken off the road. we all know the frames came from the same manufacturer so its time to do something for us 1st generation tundra owners. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 9438 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra sr5 was purchased in aug 2000. in june 2005, the dealer noticed excessive rust on the frame and other parts of the underbody. my car is only used a few times per month on the weekend and only has 16,000 miles. the brakes needed to be replaced in 2006, the dealer noted excessive rust again on the calipers. *tr the consumer was informed the rust condition was due to improper metal preparation during factory build. updated 11/16/09 | |||
| 06/11/2009 | 102000 | 1 | 12/01/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side frame was completely rusted and cracked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they confirmed the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that no compensation would be provided because there was no recall. the contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because the frame could split in half. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 102,000 and current mileage was 104,000. updated 09/18/09. *lj updated 09/21/09. *jb | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 100700 | 1 | |
| 1) power steering rack & pinion metal housing rust through causing total loss of steering fluid and loss of control of vehicle occurred aug 4 09. the repairs of the rack pinion are $1000 2) during inspection mechanic says rust of frame elements and suspension indicates unsafe driving even after repairs of steering gear. *tr | |||
| 06/04/2009 | 69207 | 1 | |
| Took my 2000 toyota tundra truck in to a toyota service center (bayside toyota) for service and to fix power steering leak. according to the toyota technician the leak could not be fix because of excessive rust on the frame, rear, and under body of the truck. the rear parking brakes components seized and rusted ; advised not to use rear parking brakes. the truck was purchased new in april 2000 and has 69,250 miles on it. reported the problem to toyota headquarters and has been assigned a case number. toyota representative said they were looking into this problem however no decision has been made regarding what to do about the tundra reported problems. i have taken pictures of the excessive rust damage. disappointed and frustrated that nothing is being done about this. my truck is not safe and is now parked in my driveway waiting for a decision from toyota. i have purchased new 5 toyotas since 1974 and this is the first time i have encounter a problem like this. i am surprised that toyota has not done anything about this problem. please investigate. my truck would not pass any inspections in its current condition. *tr | |||
| 06/13/2007 | 16000 | 1 | 08/09/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was being inspected in 2007, the contact was informed that the frame of the vehicle was rusting severely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the entire frame needed to be replaced. the current mileage was 22,500 and failure mileage was 16,000. updated 08/31/09 *bf updated 09/09/09*jb | |||
| 07/30/2009 | 59000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop for repair and the technician noticed severe rust and corrosion on the main frame. the frame was perforated due to the corrosion. the vehicle is in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. no repairs have been performed. the failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 59,200. updated 10/09/09 *cn updated 10/16/09.*jb | |||
| 06/09/2009 | 102000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra frame rust. i noticed it and brought it to my local dealership - tarbox toyota in north kingstown ri. they refused to let me drive it off the lot without signing a waiver the damage is so extensive. that is why i am unable to provide the vin - i do not have access to my truck. i filed a claim with the toyota motor co and the only result i've seen in 7 weeks is that they are still investigating the situation. meanwhile i have no vehicle to drive. i have been very frustrated with the customer service i have not received from toyota. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2009 | 140000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact replaced the brakes on his vehicle and noticed that the main frame contained holes and rust corrosion. he will take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for further inspection. the failure mileage was 140,000 and current mileage was 147,000. updated 08/19/09 *bf updated 08/20/09.*jb | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| I was told by my dealership that my 2000 toyota tundra would not pass pa state inspection next year because of extreme rusting of the frame. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2009 | 95000 | 1 | |
| Excessive rust on frame and undercarriage. emergency brake rocker pivots lock up. *tr | |||
| 07/23/2009 | 93000 | 1 | |
| Original owner of 2000 toyota tundra limited w/ trd package. experiencing significant frame rust on rear frame rails and other under body areas of the vehicle leading to concerns of safety. *tr | |||
| 07/19/2009 | 95800 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. in early july of 2009, while attempting to attach a trailer hitch, the contact noticed severe rusting of the entire frame. she was informed by a mechanic that the vehicle would not pass inspection due to the rust. she feels that this is a safety issue because the frame and spare tire could fall from underneath the vehicle. the failure mileage was 95,800. | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 66000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the entire frame of the vehicle was rusted. the dealer would not repair the rust and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a body shop so that the frame could be welded back together. they also found other spots that were completely rusted; however, they could not be welded due to the high cost of repair. the failure mileage was 66,000. updated 07/23/09 *bf updated 07/27/09.*jb | |||
| 11/22/2006 | 57000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra truck my frame is rusting away, it is rusted at all the mounting points and is flaking away. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 82000 | 1 | 06/14/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they determined that the frame was rotting. the dealer found large holes in the frame and will not assume responsibility for the repairs. the contact is unable to drive the vehicle and believes that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 82,000. updated 08/04/09 *bf updated 08/05/09.*jb | |||
| 07/08/2009 | 1 | ||
| Rear end failed due to rust out parts of pickup. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2009 | 115000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra that i brought in 2005 when i was in ny. i have moved to ct since. i was having my rear brakes adjusted 2 years ago when my mechanic told me that my rear end housing was leaking gear oil. i had to replace the whole rear end housing costing me $1,500. last week i was having the front brakes replaced and same mechanic told me that my frame behind the driver's door was rusted through. i know that the 2000 tacomas were involved in a recall about rusted frames. i also know that the 2000 tundra and 2000 tacoma have the same frame. i don't understand how toyota can have a recall for one model and no recall for another model either though both models have the same faulty part????????? *tr | |||
| 07/06/2009 | 126000 | 1 | |
| Extensive frame rust on the well maintained truck. it is mechanically excellent. the exhaust system is riddled with perforations end-to-end. the spare tire support rusted through and the wheel fell off on the highway somewhere (i hope it didn't cause damage). i hope nhtsa will ask toyota to step up on this. my local independent mechanic took a look at the frame on the lift and essentially refused to repair the exhaust system because the frame is in such bad shape. it will not pass another inspection without a frame rebuild. the body is fine. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2008 | 115000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 toyota tundra and it has excessive rust and corrosion on the frame of vehicle. body of the vehicle has no rust. vehicle has always been maintained, in otherwise great shape. local toyota dealer indicated that nothing could be done and to contact toyota headquarters. contacted toyota about the problem (4/08) and received a response that my corrosion warranty ran out 9/05 and they could not do anything for me. they indicated they logged the incident and that was it. concern is that various important points of frame structure are rusting very bad. i.e. leaf spring supports, body mounts. this is my newest vehicle and by far has the worst rust. after toyota indicated they could not help me i did try to paint and coat the frame for protection. this did not help and the problem persisted at the same rate with little evidence anything has ever been done to stop the issue. *tr | |||
| 06/24/2009 | 137994 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra which i just took for my annual massachusetts vehicle safety and emissions inspection. i was told by the inspection station that my vehicle has excessive rust on the frame and that it marginally passes the safety requirements. also they indicated that it will most likely fail the inspection in 2010. *tr | |||
| 06/21/2009 | 115000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra 4x4. i live in n.h plus i'm the only owner on this truck plus i have it service when it needs to be done. my problem like everyone that has one of this truck of that year. it's frame is all rusted out on me the frame is going to rust out before the body parts are that is pretty dame bad for expensive truck which should last lot longer and this. the motor still have a lot of life to it and only has 115000 miles on it. i hope toyota will do something about this like a recall which they should if they want to have the same people come back to buy and they will see how toyota keeps there people happy. i now it cost them a lot from the last recall on there truck.but a recall is a recall plus safely first and how good they stand behind there words on their cars and truck. as for me that all i brought was toyota and i love there items. but this is the first time as for the truck i have that it rusted out on the frame which should never happen at all we pay lot of money and we should get many years and life out of the truck owners. so i'm saying this and supporting all other toyota tundra that frames is rusting out before there time should be.please help us owners toyota stand behind your words. *tr | |||
| 06/19/2009 | 158000 | 1 | |
| I dropped off my 2000 toyota tundra pickup truck to my mechanic. the mechanic does not work for toyota but an independent garage. i asked him to replace my damaged rear bumper with one i purchased through the internet and also install a tow hitch. into the job he realized that there were numerous rotted areas throughout the frame and that the bumper and hitch could not be secured safely without replacing the rotted support system. these parts will cost me a huge amount and i feel this is all due to toyota's sub-standard steel treatment. *tr | |||
| 06/09/2009 | 105000 | 1 | |
| I recently bought a 2000 toyota tundra ext. cab sr5 4x4 with 105,000k on it. everything looked good inside and out and runs flawlessly. the day after i bought it however, i noticed some minor rust on the front and rear bumpers, which led me to look at the undercarriage. i found several parts of the frame to be severely rusted with 1-2 inch long and 1/8 inch thick pieces cracking off the frame surface. the frame is very thin in many areas and i'm not sure how to repair. i did some research and found that this is a wide spread problem and will have the frame inspected as soon as possible. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2009 | 170000 | 1 | |
| I've owned my 2000 tundra since it was brand new and have not had any major problems with it with the exception of the passenger side manifold. i have 172k on the vehicle, and was getting the exhaust repaired, when the mechanic took off the front tire and told me i had a big rust hole in the front section of the frame . we then inspected the frame in the middle of the vehicle and found that the frame had rusted completely thru in spots when tapped with a hammer. since i use this vehicle for a business i started last year, and tow equipment for work, i must purchase a vehicle immediately. this vehicle ran fine and with the exception of the frame would have lasted at least 5 more years. after reading the other complaints, it should have been recalled with the tacomas. *tr | |||
| 06/04/2009 | 159000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 tundra frame has substantial rust on it. today i found my spare tire hanging. the a arm that holds the spare had completely rusted through on both sides and no longer had any support for the bed. i looked over the truck and also noticed that the support brackets for the leaf springs in the rear are almost completely rusted through making the vehicle a safety hazard to drive. the rest of the truck is in good shape and has been well maintained. the rest of the frame appears to be completely rusting out as well. i delivered it to my local dealer today for them to look at. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 100000 | 1 | 08/10/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact noticed that the entire frame exhibited excessive rust corrosion. there were no prior warnings. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the frame was not suitable for repair. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not repair the frame. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 130,000. updated 06/17/09. *lj updated 06/17/09.*jb | |||
| 04/15/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra truck rusted out frame with only 136,000miles. *tr | |||
| 04/29/2009 | 1 | ||
| My 2000 toyota tundra sr5 has huge amounts of frame rust on the undercarriage, including holes in the frame. this was found when i had my vehicle in for service and was informed when they tried to elevate the truck on the lift, the lift almost went through the frame. after further inspection, the auto mechanic found most of the frame was rusted and large chunks of rust were falling off the frame, as he was inspecting it. the auto mechanic informed me this was a safety issue and told me to no longer drive the vehicle. i've contacted toyota headquarters, but was informed currently there are no programs in place to cover the rusted frame issue. the vehicle is only 9 years old with 113k miles. other than the rusted frame safety issue, the truck looks and runs great. even the service manager at my local toyota dealer stated the frame should not be rusted after 9 years, even if i do live in new england. my truck is now parked in my driveway. i can't drive it, i can't trade it in, and i can't sell it. per your site and other truck forums, there are multiple (hundreds?) toyota tundra complaints about this exact issue that toyota is not addressing. i wouldn't expect this lack of accountability from any automotive company, but i'm very unpleasantly surprised that toyota is not being accountable for this manufacturing quality issue. i now have been informed this frame issue may be similar to the tacoma frame issue that toyota provided an extended warranty for. evidently the frames of the 2000-2001 tundra trucks were manufactured in the same facility the tacoma frames were manufactured, that encountered similar problems. i | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| Found out that toyota was having frame rot issues with year 2000 tundras, much like tacomas of the same year. found out that toyota was asking owners to take their tundras to local dealers and have the frame inspected. tansky toyota here in columbus, oh inspected the frame on my truck and found higher than usual frame rot. they also found a hole that has completely rotted through the frame on the right side of truck. tansky's invoice number for the inspection is tocs247283. i also notified toyota of america to let them know about the problem. they said they are aware of this and gave me a claim number through them which is 0905115613. waiting to see what toyota does for tundra owners since they bought back the tacomas that were rusting. *tr | |||
| 05/25/2009 | 73000 | 1 | |
| To much frame rust on my 2000 toyota tundra with 75000 mile vehicle has always been garaged. *tr | |||
| 05/22/2009 | 1 | ||
| * 2000 * toyota * tundra * frame frame rot/rust around cross members/shock towers/frame. *tr | |||
| 05/19/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle was parked in a flat parking lot and the parking brake failed. the first time, the parked car rolled backwards and hit a sign. no person was injured. i thought that perhaps the pedal was not fully depressed. the second time, about 3 weeks later, the vehicle rolled backwards and hit another vehicle. i had to call the insurance company and file a claim. i intend on bringing the car to the dealership, however after doing a bit of research on the internet, it seems to be a common problem, and i wanted to make sure to report it, because it has the potential to be fatal. *tr | |||
| 11/30/2008 | 115000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra and am noticing excessive frame rusting. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Excessive rust on frame and undercarriage, only 65k on the truck. large pieces of frame flaking and falling off my 2000 tundra. *tr | |||
| 05/09/2009 | 129000 | 1 | |
| Toyota tundra year 2000 original owner 129,000 miles frame under motor that steering rack attaches to rusted out to the point where toyota says its unsafe to drive and sent pictures to toyota to open a case. no program yet to fix or compensate owners at this time. maybe in the future there will be not now when what do i do? need your help! | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 111000 | 1 | |
| Excessive frame rust on 2000 toyota tundra. *tr | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 91000 | 1 | |
| Extreme rust on frame. *tr | |||
| 05/13/2009 | 85000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 tundra and the frame is extremely rotted as chunks of it are flaking off. it has about 85000 miles and this is now becoming a safety hazard to the point where i have to take it off the road. *tr | |||
| 05/11/2009 | 170000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra sr5 and the metal used is not of good quality. i have repaired the leaf springs on both sides three times due to the leafs breaking and i have never loaded the bed. also, the frame is extremely rotted with large chunks falling off. additionally the windshield leaks due to the metal rusting around the frame. i am very disappointed with this and have now heard several complaints from others about similar problems. i am the original owner of this truck and have always had it serviced by a certified toyota mechanic and fully expected it to last much longer as my previous toyota product had. *tr | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 73000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine inspection and was informed that the frame had excessive rust. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 75,600. | |||
| 05/04/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| I bought a 2000 tundra from a reputable dealer in southern n.h. in 2005 recently the spare tire fell off taking with it the lsp&bv bracket,rear shock and 2 brake lines due to excessive rust to the whole frame got case # today from toyota not sure yet what will be done but reading all of the other problems other people are having i don't expect much. *tr | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 94000 | 1 | |
| Frame has severe rusting and was told it will not pass the next inspection. rusting coming through the bed where attached to frame. *tr | |||
| 05/04/2009 | 138000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra frame rusting issue. my frame is rusted to the point where the mounting brackets seem like they could let go at any time. i am filing this complaint so that i can participate in any remedy that toyota offers. *tr | |||
| 05/03/2009 | 124000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra sr5 v8 extended cab 4wd has an extreme amount of rust on the undercarriage. there are spots where small chunks of the frame or cross members are missing as well as places where it looks like you could poke your finger through. it has never been in salt water, it is meticulously maintained and detailed, and all winter long it is thoroughly washed weekly, including the undercarriage. the truck has chrome wheels on it that have not pitted or peeled and typically chrome should corrode before heavy steel. *tr | |||
| 05/03/2009 | 181000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra sr5 has huge amounts of frame rust on the undercarriage. i live in new hampshire and we do get a lot of snow up here and road salt is used. i get my truck serviced at a local toyota dealership religiously (i had every piece of paperwork to prove this) and a year ago i mentioned this to my toyota dealer manager and he told me to contact toyota corp. i have tried to get answers several different times just to get shut out. my family owns four toyota trucks and suvs and we have bought several cars pervious to that. at both the front and the rear the rust is so bad that i | |||
| 09/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| The frame on my 2000 toyota tundra is rusting aggressively and although i have not yet had any problems or related failures, the integrity of the chassis is questionable. the connection points for the leafspring and body mounts have layers of metal peeling off and its undetermined how much strength has been compromised. i have sent a letter and photos to toyota regarding the matter, they acknowledged the letter but refused to accept responsibility for the problem. there is no definition for what is normal when it comes to rust but through my experience with previous vehicles, the aggressive nature of the oxidation on my tundra frame is occurring at a much faster rate than what is normally expected for vehicles in the new england area. i am hopeful that enough owners will step forward and a obvious pattern will emerge indicating some negligence on toyotas part and hopefully a recall will be initiated. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Very concerned about the rust under my 2000 toyota tundra. it was inspected for the initial bed rust in jan 08 by my local dealer after a local reputable body shop agreed with me that things were not right underneath. dealer rep dismissed my concerns and did nothing. now i'm reading about these things falling apart. the below incident date is the date of the inspection. i intend to have another inspection by the dealer i purchased the truck from in the near future. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2007 | 98000 | 1 | |
| I have extreme rusting problems on frame rails and spring shackles over rear axle on my 2000 tundra. i have large chunks 2' x 3 flaking off the rails and the shackles are now very thin. i may not be able to drive it much longer. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| The frame of my 2000 toyota tundra is rusted out to the point of being unsafe to drive. large, solid chunks of rusted steel come off by hand. others pieces fall off onto the driveway when you close the door too hard. it's a shame, too because everything else runs great and i wanted to keep the truck to give to my son when he gets his license, but it is now a safety hazard, unfit to drive. *tr | |||
| 04/03/2009 | 1 | ||
| I am the owner of a 2000 toyota tundra. the whole frame has rusted out. it failed inspection and now sits in my driveway. i brought it to the toyota dealer..they charged me $45.00, to tell me it could not be on the road, and it would cost me $12,500.00 to have it repaired. i called toyota in ca, got a case #..but they said there was nothing they could do. i still owe $5000.00 on a truck i can not drive. i did buy this as a used truck in 2004, and it was fine at that time. they tried to tell me it had to do with the salt used in ne...however..i see the same problem in texas and other warm states. they had the same problem with the tacoma...i have done some research..all the steel for the frames came from the same company...dana corp..in ohio. they just came out of chapter 11 and have a new ceo....who worked for toyota. how many more trucks are on the road with the bad frames??? how many people have to be killed before anything will be done?? i have owned toyota's since 1977 and this is the first problem i have had. i also have a 2007 camry...no problem. when is toyota going to own up to the fact..it's the same problem they had with the tacoma??? it all goes back to dane corp. i want something done and i want it done now!!!!!! i am writing the attorney general in nh and other departments and will go to the media if i have to. this is a major safety issue!!! since when does a company not back it's product??? i urge you to have toyota issue a recall and help us as they did for owners of the tacoma. this is no way to run a company!!! not 1 person from toyota has contacted me to see if they can help in any way..i have done all the calling and gotten no where. please keep me informed as to what is being done. thanking you in advance for any help you can give me. *tr | |||
| 03/15/2009 | 158000 | 1 | |
| Noticed an abundant amount of large scaly rust on my 2000 tundra's frame. in the past 3 months i have had a leaf spring piece break without a load on my truck. *tr | |||
| 04/29/2009 | 1 | ||
| The bed of my truck has roughly 8-10 rust holes that all formed on top of the cross member supports. one hole formed over the bed bolt which has now rendered this bolt useless in holding down the bed. all rust came from under the bed and eventually made its way through. there seems to be a serious factory defect in the seem sealer that they used around the cross members. the sealer broke down which allowed moisture and salt to enter and ruin my bed. also the frame of my truck has a significant amount of rust for its age and condition. it is occurring around the rear shackles most weld seems and other areas. i have done my best to neutralize the rust with proper prep and paint but it only buys time for the inevitable. toyota has had a problem with their tacoma trucks rusting through and i feel that they have the same problem with the tundra trucks. the rust problems my truck faces will eventually make my truck inoperable. it may cause a great threat to the safety of myself and other motorists if there is a rust failure on my 2000 toyota tundra. *tr | |||
| 03/03/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2000 tundra with 111,000 miles and it has a rotted out frame. i filed a complaint with toyota on 3/3/09 regarding this issue and got a case # but was told that they could only take down the information. i had gone in for my routine oil change but this time toyota put the truck on the lift and the frame crack in half...leaving me with a truck that was undrivable and costly to fix. never the less toyota on rte 44 in raynham still did the oil change don't ask me why..they have never told me anything in the past 5 years as an owner about my frame being rotted before. i drive around with 2 children ages 12 & 2 and it kills me to think i could have been in a serious accident with this situation. i have recently seen channel 5 investigates and i am glad other toyota tundra owners have stepped up to tell their stories. as so i am doing now. i hope toyota will step up to the plate with this problem and give us the same buy back program they gave to the tacoma owners. *tr | |||
| 04/29/2009 | 1 | ||
| The under carriage of my vehicle is rusted. the leaf springs and other areas have been effected due to the corrosion. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2008 | 82000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra that has only 85,000 miles on it and the frame is severely rusting away. approx four months ago my neighbor called me and asks if i lost my spare tire. after investigating it was apparent it was mine the metal support plate completely rusted away from under my truck. i was lucky; i was not towing my trailer or on the highway, this could have been a bad experience. this is a disaster waiting to happen i don | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 45703 | 1 | |
| There was no accident but the frame on my 2000 toyota tundra is showing major signs of frame rust/rot with pieces falling off. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 90000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra whose frame is rusting severely and in one area under the driver door a mechanic stated it was so soft he could push his finger through it and is worried about it being driven. *tr | |||
| 04/05/2009 | 990000 | 1 | |
| My tundra is a 2000 model and the frame is rusting pretty badly, i am concerned that this will become a serious issue in the next couple of winters, i like the truck it dose everything i need to do but the frame and wear the rear springs mount are going away fast i have lost a bump stop on the passenger side already. in this economy i am not wanting to have to go out and purchase another truck or car for that matter, if toyota was to have a recall like the tacomas. i would be in better shape to buy with that type of help. *tr | |||
| 04/16/2009 | 83430 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra w/83000 miles went in for inspection at toyota dealership and failed to pass due to rear cross members perforated very bad, spring shacket at frame in rough shape, passenger side frame rail rotten w/ perforations. the truck is now useless and is only 8 yrs. old. trade or sale is not possible. dealership says repairs are $3k to $5k and only good for 2 yrs. toyota corp offers no help, they gave me a case #. *tr | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 208597 | 1 | |
| After hearing the complaints about the 2000 toyota tundra, i decided to put my 2000 tundra up on a lift. boy what a surprise i have 55 pictures of problem areas that are very concerning. there is a 3 section on the drivers side frame rail by the front of the leaf spring carriage holder that is wavy it is visible in the pics that is how bad it is. major rust all along the passenger side of the frame rail from front to rear. before lowering the truck all the way i looked at the top of the front shock holder and was not impressed with the amount of rust that is eaten through at this point. *tr | |||
| 04/18/2009 | 134609 | 1 | |
| On 4/18/09 i was driving my 2000 tundra and my spare tire dropped to the road and rolled into on coming traffic. no one was hit. i made an appointment with local toyota service station and had frame inspected. was told frame is not repairable. this was a shock to say the least, have been driving toyota's for 25 yrs. this could of been a real disaster if i had been on the highway. *tr | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 89324 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 tundra that i bought brand new. i've taken extremely good care of this truck the entire time i've owned it. the body is in mint condition, and shows no sign of rust. however, it has excessive frame rust for a vehicle that is not yet 9 years old. metal on the frame is rusting and flaking off in large sheets. it is rusting way to soon, and much too quickly. i knew the truck was rusting prematurely, but wasn't actually aware of how bad it was until recently when it was up on a lift. the rear shock housings are rusting right through to the pistons. the welds that hold the leaf-spring mounts to the frame are so badly rusted, i'm afraid they are going to let go and dislodge from the frame. both front stabilizer links have rusted and snapped off. removing any bolts from the frame for service (exhaust, oxygen sensors, etc.) is a chore and requires pre-treating the affected areas with a rust penetrant for days before the actual removal (if they can even be removed). at one point last year during routine service, i mentioned to the dealer that my tundra was rusting excessively, similar to the tacomas. (the rust is viewable just by looking at the frame through the rear wheel well). i was told at the time that the only vehicle covered under the recall was the tacoma and not the tundras. now, some 12 months later watching the evening news i find that several other tundra owners are experiencing the same problem. to that end, i think that these vehicles should be recalled from the manufacturer. i am extremely afraid to drive this truck on the highway. i won't let my children ride in it anymore for fear of an accident or malfunction of the vehicle. i'm listing the incident date as today and the current mileage as there is no hard date as to when the vehicle began to rust excessively. incidentally, my next door neighbor who also owns a 2000 tundra, is also experiencing the same problem. i have encouraged him to also file a complaint with nhtsa and toyota. *tr | |||
| 04/21/2009 | 135000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra, went to have oil changed and front end checked. they put it up on the lift and saw a rusted and about to crack right front side of the frame. *tr | |||
| 05/21/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra. excessive frame rust. notified dealer in 2005 that frame had excessive rust. dealer said there was nothing they could do. i contacted toyota in may 2008( file# 200805210214) to explain the problem and they (toyota) told me that they were not in any position to help with this problem. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2000 tundra sr5 truck was inspected at ira toyota on july 5th 2008. reason was my normal inspection in june(birthday) found a lot of rust on frame and was second time the state inspector mentioned it!!! he stated it may not pass in future . when i bought truck in 2005 i never got to look under vehicle. toyota said the tundra isn't on a recall list so i would have to go to local body shop to have it checked. mentioned the tacoma recall but they again said tundra was not on recall list . now the boston channel five tv investigative team finds a lot more tundras and said that toyota just about admits the tundra did not get the proper rust protection as with the tacoma . the truck will be worthless if it fails inspection and it is said to be a safety problem because rust is relentless. tundras should be recalled so people have a chance to recover from a faulty and dangerous situation. *tr | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 1 | ||
| Frame on my 2000 toyota tundra is rusted and rotted through. leaf springs broke and supports are rotted. *tr | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 88000 | 1 | |
| I would like to know what toyota would be doing about the excessive rust under 2000(yr) toyota tundras. there was a major report about this in our local news cast (channel 5 in boston). i have been noticing a lot of rust on the frame of my truck and now i'm afraid i'll be stuck with huge repair bills! i, in good faith, purchased from toyota thinking i was going to get a quality vehicle only to find out that me and many, many other tundra owners are driving around with unsafe, rusting frames! the same problem that was an issue with tacoma's is now spreading to the tundras and i have to believe toyota knows about this. *tr | |||
| 02/07/2009 | 95500 | 1 | |
| I asked a local service station about adding a trailer hitch. after inspecting my truck, they said the frame was so badly rusted, that a hitch was out of the question. in fact they said the truck was unsafe to drive. they advised me to contact toyota. i took my truck to the local toyota dealer and the service manager confirmed the frame was badly rusted. the service manager said he would make an appointment with a toyota representative and also advised me to call the toyota customer service. the customer service said the truck was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do, but did give me a file number. the toyota rep. took photos and sent his report to toyota. i asked a service dept. person how long it would take to get a decision, because my inspection sticker would run out in 4 days. he said about a week, but if i needed an inspection sticker don't bring it here, go to a small gas station since they usually don't look at frames. the toyota rep's report came back saying toyota would do nothing. i asked for a copy of the report, but was told it was company confidential. so, here i am driving around in my $32,000 tundra which is now worthless and unsafe to drive and wondering what i should do! *tr | |||
| 04/03/2009 | 115000 | 1 | |
| Frame rusted through, won't pass state inspection, can't sell, unsafe to drive. *tr | |||
| 04/24/2009 | 98699 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra truck. it has frame rust through and will not pass inspection in massachusetts. the truck has been kept in good shape. looks real good from the outside body wise, but underneath the truck's frame and members are rusted bad! local welder said he would not touch it. *tr | |||
| 09/16/2008 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Rust on the frame of my 2000 toyota tundra is excessive at and surrounding the area the bed is attached to as well as where the suspension attaches. the rust has not yet perforated the frame but large 1/8 inch thick flakes of rusty metal fall from the frame when touched lightly. i was told the rust will likely prevent the vehicle from passing nh state inspection this october. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| The frame of my 2000 toyota tundra has excessive corrosion. the running board (bar) corroded and fell off 2 years ago, and the frame was rusted enough to make replacement unfeasible. the truck has less than 56,000 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 05/28/2008 | 110000 | 1 | |
| There is severe rust of the frame, truck bed and body. *tr | |||
| 04/26/2009 | 62000 | ||
| Excessive rust on frame. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Frame rust problem. the frame on my toyota tundra has been rusted since the day i bought it new in 2000. it continues to rust and i am afraid one day the entire frame will rust out. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2009 | 175000 | 1 | |
| The frame in my truck has rotted out in less than 9 years. toyota had the same problem with the tacomas and recalled them but refuses to help me because i live in the northeast. two other trucks of the same year have the same problem too. *tr | |||
| 03/26/2009 | 154000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra with rust holes through frame over and beside rear shock brackets and spring brackets. i am at my wits end with toyota and have tried to resolve this obvious defect at every level. this has become a safety issue for my self and other drivers, it is just a matter of time before the frame will snap in half. this truck is only 8 years old and the problem is getting worse by the day, i reported this with toyota almost two years ago and they said they would put it in the system? now march of 2009 toyota has inspected the truck and admits there is a problem but does not want to resolve it. i can go on line and find alot of complaints about this same problem with toyota dodging the issue. i was wondering if this would be something that should be looked into since they have already had this problem with some of the other trucks they manufacture. i plan to also notify my insurance company that they possibly could be insuring a potential disaster. your help and input would be greatly appreciated. *tr | |||
| 03/11/2009 | 119848 | 1 | |
| I lost my brakes. i had the 2000 tundra towed to our mechanic and they called and said the entire frame from the driver's seat to beyond the shocks was totally rusted and cracked ! they said it was not drivable. i called the irwin zone in laconia nh and they offered to help, we took the truck down they took pictures and then the gave me a official inspection form to sign saying they were not responsible for me driving the vehicle off the lot. the form said the car is not to be driven. tech inspected and wrote this invoice #547395 frame has a hole on frame at lt wheel area,also has crossmember separation at frame on lr and has caused damaged to the brake line. we strongly recommend vehicle not be driven, customer takes vehicle at own risk and responsibility. #119848 frame cracked and rusted bad. not safe to drive. toyota said there was nothing they could do because there is not a recall on the tundra. i have contacted the attorney general complaint dept. and a lawyer. i cannot drive my car or even sell it as it is. looking for help with this manufacturer defect. *tr | |||
| 03/04/2009 | 73000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the road in my 2000 toyota tundra when i looked out my mirror and noticed the back bed of my pick up was moving more than the rest of the truck so i got out to see if something was broken and that was when i realized the frame was rotted out so bad that it was only held together by the top of the frame rail took it to toyota to find out what they suggested that i should do toyota told me that it was my problem not toyotas so i took the truck to a local welder he did what he could but it is only a temporary fix so my frame on my pick up is still not safe just waiting to hear from toyota. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2009 | 180000 | 1 | |
| I drive a toyota tundra 2000 sr5/trd which i purchased new from tarbox toyota. the frame rotted out all the way through causing separation over the rear drivers-side wheel. the rot caused the frame to break in half over that rear wheel. this has also caused my brakes to fail from loosing fluid. toyota as well a professional welder has deemed my truck undrivable as well as unfixable. i have looked for compensation from toyota, but to date they have denied responsibility. this was not a accident, this was a product liability failure. i presently have a complaint # with corporate toyota. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Low mileage (72k) 2000 tundra with extensive frame rust and rot in cross members. spare tire almost fell off due to rot in supports, which tipped me off on how bad things were getting. poked my finger right through the cross member the spare hangs from. the factory paint on even flat surfaces of the frame is flaking off with 1/8 of an inch of rusty metal attached. primary concern is pending failure of the l-shaped brackets holding the rear differential in place. the front driver's side bracket has lost half its thickness and i may have to dispose of this otherwise 12k vehicle for nearly nothing. complained to dealer, filed a complaint with corporate (case# 200810100741) but factory representative refused to look at it at all. took it to dealer for the tacoma test, but the frame is much thicker and it past. no apparent concern about the potential for the differential to go astray or that the vehicle could have dropped a 60 lb spare tire in the middle of the highway either. *tr | |||
| 05/11/2008 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while driving 20 mph, the contact heard a mild grinding noise coming from one of the wheels. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the technician stated that the frame was rusted up to 16 inches in some places on the frame. the technician advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. the contact took the vehicle to the frame dealer and was informed to call the manufacturer. the vehicle was not inspected and no repairs were made. he called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be made because the warranty was expired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 12/21/2008 | 116000 | 1 | |
| Mid frame has severe rust and perforations, heavy scale entire length. will not pass? 09? state inspection. my mechanic said it is unsafe to drive. called toyota ,they told me to take it to a toyota dealer for a estimate. the dealers estimate was in excess of 5,000 dollars, the book value is 9,000 which is just what i owe. i called toyota back they said too bad ,good luck ,have a nice day. here i am and i am not having a nice day . i called the dealer back he suggested that i sell my truck for parts. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2008 | 115000 | 1 | |
| No incident yet. however, the frame on my 2000 toyota tundra is rusted well beyond normal wear and tear. it is at least twice as bad as the tacomas from the same year being recalled. i worry that it will not pass inspection. toyota has been zero help with the issue (corporate and the local dealership/service manager would not even look at it). i have taken it to a body shop and they gave me an estimate of $1300 to fix it. *tr | |||
| 11/05/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Frame rust is widespread. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2007 | 120000 | 1 | |
| I took my vehicle in for a safety inspection. the mechanic informed me that i had rust on the frame and that if it got much worse it would not pass inspection. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2008 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Local mechanic informed me of tremendous amount of rust on frame, which if not fixed would not pass 09 inspeciton. metal shearing off in large sheets. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. while the contact was examining his vehicle, he observed rust spots from the middle of the vehicle down through the rear bumper. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. prior to the failure, he noticed that layers of the frame were falling off. the current mileage was 49,000 and failure mileage was 36,000. | |||
| 06/13/2008 | 108809 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the frame rail was rotting near the rear passenger side cab mount. there was a hole in the frame. the vehicle is still able to be driven, but poses a safety hazard. the dealer stated that a new frame was needed and advised the contact to stop driving the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 108,809. | |||
| 09/02/2000 | 90000 | 1 | |
| The frame on my 2000 toyota tundra is rusting through and becoming unsafe. toyota indicates there is no repair available and nothing they can do now as there is no recall in effect. the truck is 8 years old with 94k and worthless and unsafe. *tr | |||
| 06/09/2008 | 55000 | 1 | |
| We own 2000 toyota tundra w/55,000 miles. purchased & serviced by same toyota dealer. took for routine service 6/9/08 & concern gas tank leaking. told us not worth fixing toyota rep came & took pictures. the dealer said per the rep toyota is going to buy it back. if we need a rental toyota would pay since it | |||
| 07/18/2008 | 123292 | 1 | |
| I was driving my 2000 toyota tundra, luckily at about 35 mph on a two lane country road, when i heard a loud noise and felt as though i ran over something almost losing control of my vehicle. the spare time and sub frame fell right off the frame of the truck! my toyota dealership confirmed that the sub frame did indeed rust out but there was nothing they could do because the warranty had expired and recommended i take to a body shop. i did and learned the rear frame is also 60% rusted. i bought my truck in 2001 as a new truck and service it at the dealership (i just got new tires) this happened at 124,000 miles, july 2008. *tr | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 85000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra - the frame/undercarriage has major rust problems. my mechanic said it will not pass the next inspection and i should contact a toyota dealer about the problem. i feel tundras should be included in the buy-back that toyota is doing for the tacoma owners, since it has the same problem. if toyota wants to uphold its reputation, it needs to stand by its vehicles and their owners. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 160000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact heard a noise in the rear of the vehicle and thought it was a back shock. when he took the vehicle to the dealer, he was informed that the rear driver's side frame was rotted. the dealer stated that nothing could be done because the vehicle was out of warranty. he has been unable to drive the vehicle because he believes the rear end is going to fall off. the current and failure mileages were 160,000. | |||
| 06/23/2008 | 76000 | 1 | |
| Excessive frame rusting on a 2000 toyota tundra, it is the material used for the frame. the rust comes off in large wafers. i am a mechanical engineer and i am very concerned about the integrity of the frame. *tr | |||
| 06/12/2008 | 108499 | 1 | |
| My 2000 toyota tundra with 108,499 miles on it. i had it in for serviced when it was lifted up i was told that a big piece of my frame fell off and that the frame was buckled and it looked very poor. at this time i didn't see any holes in it. i called toyota customer service and they said that there are no problems with the frames on the toyota tundra. just the tacoma's. the lady stated that i could take it to toyota and have in inspected so i did. upon having it inspected the toyota technician found that the frame has holes in it. after speaking to the service manager he advised me not to drive the vehicle and that it was unsafe to drive. i called toyota customer service and they said that they were sorry but there is nothing that toyota could do for me. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 tundra has excessive rust on the frame and entire undercarriage. the truck is only 8 years old and should not be doing this. the same problem has occurred with tacomas of the same model year. *tr | |||
| 05/05/2007 | 1 | ||
| The frame on my 2000 toyota tundra is just as rusty as alot of the tacomas being bought back by toyota. i feel toyota should add the tundras to their inspection list. *tr | |||
| 05/03/2008 | 1 | ||
| Excessive rust on frame. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 92000 | 1 | |
| On 1/1/2013 while at the dealer for an oil change, i was informed that there was a small hole in the frame. i was told that this was not covered by the recent recall because it had expired and not to worry about the hole. the hole is about the size of a half dollar and right above the front wheel. there is also severe rust scaling around the area and several large pieces of frame loose inside the hole. my tundra has always been serviced by this dealer who also performed the recall inspection. when inspected initially there were no issued found. when i brought the vehicle in for the undercoating protection included in the recall the dealer didn't have the material. i filed a complaint with toyota usa. case #1109231360. in 2011. i have not received an update on the complaint. i am the original owner of the vehicle and have had all my service done at this dealer. how did they not notice this hole until after the recall expired? my concern is that the frame is rusting prematurely and the dealer turned a blind eye to it in order to avoid the cost of the repair. than after the recall expired, informed me of the defect. i no longer feel safe driving this vehicle. *tr | |||
| 06/26/2012 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: under body shields). the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who disassembled the entire vehicle and installed a new chassis, per the recall. the contact stated that after the repairs he could no longer tow his trailer. in addition, the evap system and the rack in pinion warning codes were displayed. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised the contact that they did not cause any of the new issues with the codes on the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified who stated that whatever the dealer advised that they would stand by their decision. the vehicle was not repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 98,000. kmj *tr | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 toyota tundra pick up 4 x 4. on both sides of the truck, the frame between the front wheels and front bumper has perforation damage. the front bumper is about to fall off the truck. the rest of the truck frame has extensive rust. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 158000 | 1 | |
| I had a recall letter from toyota regarding frame rust. it was to be done at no charge. when the dealer inspected the frame, they said the truck qualified for frame replacement at no charge. when the work was beginning, however, i received a phone call stating numerous parts had to be replaced because they were destroyed during the frame replacement process. i was told it was not negotiable and i would have to pay for them. these included all shocks, tie rods and ends for $350. also, they suggested replacing the steering rack and radiator cap for an additional $650. i have contacted toyota corporation to try to get the real story of what is covered and what may not be covered. *tr | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 1 | 04/01/2002 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning severe corrosion of the rear cross member *tgw the consumer complied with the recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. an inspection revealed, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the consumer was given a loaner vehicle. however, a day in a half later, the consumer was advised to return the loaner and to pick up his vehicle because toyota would not authorize the repair as the vehicle was a total loss according to a carfax report. toyota advised the consumer once he contacted carfax to have them delete the vehicle as being a total loss, they would repair the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra. consumer requests reimbursement for recall repairs related to rust *tgw the consumer stated the dealer had his vehicle for two months. when he finally went to pick up the vehicle, the dealer handed him an invoice for work that was performed. the consumer stated he only went in for a recall repair. *jb | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra. consumer states that the brackets and frame have been corroding. consumer states that this issue has nothing to do with the recall for the spare tire bracket. *kb the consumer stated it appeared the metal was breaking off in layers and would cause a failure on the part it was connected too. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra. consumer writes regarding vehicle rust *tgw the consumer stated his vehicle passed the inspection rust recall. however, one of the straps that held the gas tank rusted through and failed after the inspection. also, the consumer had to pat $800 for a new steering rack. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra. consumer states problem with frame rust *tgw the dealer informed the consumer the vehicle would be repaired under recall at no cost to him. several days later, the consumer was then told the recall repair would cost him $1,200.00. the dealer stated that price included additional parts that were needed to replace the frame as they would most likely not be able to be reused, as parts would be damaged as the truck was disassembled. the consumer contacted toyota customer service and he was told toyota paid for the frame replacement, and that anything additional required by the dealer was between the consumer and the dealership. *jb | |||
| 05/08/2010 | 108800 | 1 | |
| I have a tundra 2000. most of the frame are corroded due to rust. while driving, hit a pot hole and the gas tank straps let go due to corrosion. gas tank drop to the ground, luckily i pull to the side and no accident happen. thanks god. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2008 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle would exhibit excessive shaking. the dealer stated that the vehicle needed new tires. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for a second opinion and then taken back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. the dealer stated that the driveshaft center bearing needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that the frame was covered with severe corrosion and rust. the fuel tank was barely attached to the vehicle. the contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) but was unable to confirm if his vin was included in the recall. the driveshaft center bearing was replaced by the dealer who also classified the vehicle as condemned. the failure and current mileages were unknown. | |||
| 04/22/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra failed the routine state inspection. the service writer explained that the truck frame had severe rust/rot perforation damage that resulted in the frame essentially breaking in half. *dt the break in the frame, also broke the rear brake and fuel lines in half. *jb | |||
| 07/29/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra. consumer states that the frame of the vehicle is rotting away. *tgw the consumer stated the cross member was so rusted, that the spare tire dropped from the vehicle and onto the road. *jb | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) this is regarding my 2000 toyota tundra, [xxx] . i am aware that the ntsb has issued a bulletin (#09v444000) concerning rusty frames on my model and year, specifically regarding the cross member holding the spare tire. that cross member on my truck is solid, however the spring mount portion of the frame has completely disintegrated and broken. fortunately it broke while i was leaving my driveway, not while i was doing 65 mph on the highway. the local dealer service manager and an area toyota representative have examined the vehicle. they have concluded that it is out of warranty and that toyota is not liable. toyota has already accepted responsibility for rust problems on the 2000 tacoma frames. i made them aware of the rust issues on my truck when the tacoma recalls were first announced, but they have insisted that it is not a problem. i believe that the rear suspension falling out from under my truck is a safety hazard and should be their problem. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2000 toyota tundra sr5. consumer states experiences with the frame rust and cross member issues. *tgw the consumer stated he was shock to discover the amount of rust that had developed on almost all of the rear frame components. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Toyota tundra truck recall*cw the consumer read about a recall in the newspaper regarding rust on the rear cross-member. the consumer took his vehicle to the dealer and upon inspection, they discovered rust on the cross-member. *jb updated 03/10/10 | |||
| 02/09/2010 | 1 | ||
| Toyota refusing to repair my 2000 trundra pickup after defects have been detected. the dealer discovered frame rust at the rear axle connection. the consumer stated a recall had been issued for the 2000-2003 models. updated 03/09/10 | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 135000 | 1 | |
| On 2-03-10 while driving vehicle slowly through a parking lot i traversed a speed bump and heard aloud banging noise from the rear of vehicle. upon inspection, the rear leaf spring shackle apparently disintegrated from rust and separated from the frame[.as of that date i had yet to receive nhtsa campaign number 09v444000 from the mfg.].i proceeded to the dealership the next day and upon inspection they deemed the truck unsafe to operate and they indicated that the main frame rusted and there were holes through the rear frame. dealership took photos and indicated they would forwarded all information to corporate office. i was provided a vehicle for transportation until corporate makes a decision. almost three wks. and no decision,and according to corp. office no time table to resolve.please note, i advised corp. office of my safety concerns on 6-19-2009, regarding severe rusting condition of frame. they assigned a case # and stated no action to date on the 2000 tundra's. i consider myself fortunate this safety issue did not cause a serious accident, and i feel very strongly that it is time for nhtsa to further investigate these safety issues. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2009 | 81581 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. during routine maintenance her independent mechanic stated that the sub-frame deteriorated. the toyota dealer also confirmed that the sub-frame deteriorated. the manufacturer stated that they would notify her to determine how to rectify the failure. there were no recalls. the failure and current mileages were under 81,582. updated 02/13/10 *bf the dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. updated 02/16/17.*jb the consumer still has not heard from toyota, even though he was told he would receive a call back within 2-3 weeks a decision. updated 03/09/10 *bf | |||
| 11/28/2009 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Inspection of the vehicle's frame indicates that there is extensive rot beyond the crossmember involved in the current recall for this vehicle. the current recall is limited to the crossmember supporting the vehicles spare tire, while the frame rot uncovered in this inspection involves the frame rails (running front to back) in the vicinity of both forward wheel wells and it is extremely apparent within the drivers side wheel well. in addition, there is extensive rot in the frame beneath the drivers seat in the vicinity of the rear brake line mounts and also in another crossmember forming the rear shock tower on the passengers side. it would appear the rot is so extensive that the frame is beyond economical repair and replacement would be warranted. no crash or injuries were involved. *tr**12/10/09 update cw ** updated 01/06/10 *bf the consumer sent in pictures of the vehicle. updated 01/06/10. *jb | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 1 | ||
| Severely rusted frame, brackets & anything else attached to the frame. frame is so rotted that huge chunks of metal are coming off. frame rotted at front of frame where it meets the bumper (i'm just waiting for the bumper to fall off), tire cross member rotted (i have removed the tire). entire frame needs to be replaced due to rust, beyond repair. frame has been this way for years & toyota will do nothing about it. *tr updated 02/01/10.*jb | |||
| 07/18/2009 | 140000 | 1 | |
| 2000 toyota tundra sr5 truck spare tire fell with under frame holder, and rolled past the vehicle. dry road summer 2009 , caused by advanced frame corrosion. i brought vehicle to bourne toyota bourne mass to have tire and new holder re- attached to frame, was told they could not do it! *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10.*jb | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 184000 | 1 | |
| I am concerned about my 2000 toyota tundra. the frame has severe corrosion and there are actually pieces of the rear crossmember missing. the spare tire carrier under the rear of the vehicle came unattached about a year ago and the frame has gotten worse since then. i contacted toyota and they have assigned a file number, however cannot tell me when or if anything will be done. i remember a few years ago when ford recalled thousands of explorers for a firestone tire concern. this is a frame concern. doesn't anyone realize the danger involved if these vehicles experience frame separation/failure while the vehicle is in motion? it will result in potential serious injury and possible fatality. i offered to send photographs to assist in their, (toyota's) investigation. i was basically told that wasn't necessary. i will be taking the vehicle to a toyota dealer for verification of this concern although it is pretty plain to see. as i said, there are pieces missing. please help. *tr updated 01/25/10 *bf photos received. updated 01/26/10.*jb | |||
| 10/12/2009 | 120070 | 1 | |
| This is a follow up consumer sent additional information 10/19/09. *nj according to the technician's work order, the rear perches and rear tire carrier were rotted and it was recommended that the vehicle not be driven. updated voq 10/20/09 *jb consumer wants to know about recall for spare tire on the tundra. 12/15/09 *nj the consumer stated the frame on the vehicle has severe rust. updated 12/18/09 the consumer stated he still has not heard from toyota. the consumer stated he had the vehicle inspected by an authorized toyota dealer as requested. updated 03/29/10 | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 78000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that upon routine inspection there was corrosion on the frame. if the frame should fracture while driving there is an increased risk for safety hazard. the manufacturer was contacted. upon contact a representative stated the tacoma was recalled, but that they would not provide assistance for the tundra. he filed a formal complaint. an adjuster from the insurance company rendered the vehicle as completely destroyed. the failure and current mileages were 78,000. updated 01/20/10 *bf updated 01/22/10.*jb | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Rusting and rotting frame on 2000 toyota tundra. *tr updated 12/30/09 *bf there was a hole in the frame by the rear driver side tire. when the dealer tapped/touched the frame, it fell into pieces. updated 12/31/09 *jb | |||