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 - BODY | |||||
| BO00602 | 03/01/2002 | 631797 | Subject regarding front seat cover damage. *slc | 06/20/2002 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 40000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the underside of the vehicle was completely corroded. the contact also mentioned that the fuel tank was corroded and as a result, there was a fuel leak. in addition, the rear differential housing was also affected. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the differential housing and the fuel tank in order to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 98,000. kmj | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2001 toyota tundra. consumer states rusting and corrosion of the bed truck *tgw the consumer stated the cross-member and frame on his vehicle checked out fine according to the dealer. the problem is with the truck bed that has rusted through. the consumer was informed the truck bed would need to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 10/26/2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| There was no incident here, let me clarify that first of all. i am beginning to read quite a bit about the 2000-2001 toyota tundra vehicles in cold weather states, experiencing an unusual amount of frame rust. i live in maryland and currently own a 2001 toyota tundra sr5 4wd. my vehicle has 36,000 miles on it and has always been garage kept. after the first year the rust started, i have used at least a case of rust-oleum to counter the effects of the rust. my biggest concern right now is the appearance of my steering column (located under the hood) this metal shaft is engrossed in rust. i own a 1987 buick with 117,000 miles on it that does look no where near this bad. there is no doubt in my mind that this could at some point pose a safety risk. just today i called the toyota's customer experience center at 800-331-4331 and notified them of the problem. they acknowledged the frame rust, but said that i was on my own with any other rust. they told me to schedule an appointment with the dealership. upon contacting the dealership, they only acknowledged rust problems with toyota tacomas. i just wanted nhtsa to be aware of this . thanks *tr | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| Purchased my 2001 tundra new. frame has been rusted since 2005, always have been concerned for years on the amount of rust, especially around the from tie rod wheel area. just heard through the media about a potential recall. simply too much rust for my comfort level on truck. *tr | |||
| 10/07/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2001 toyota tundar truck that has very serious rust on the rear frame that is likely to result in complete failure of the frame. i understand this is a common problem and think that toyota should be required to extend the buy back program that was offered on prior year trucks. *tr | |||
| 09/27/2009 | 160000 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota tundra frame rust, causing holes in frame, spare tire mount, and shock absorber mount brackets. spare tire mount is completely rusted and can no longer support the spare tire. if not found spare tire could fall off causing loss of control, damage and accidents. toyota is aware of the problem and currently has no solution for the problem. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2001 toyota tundra sr5 4x4 truck. there is a severe rust problem with the underside of my truck . the main frame of the truck is rusted beyond repair. the metal from the frame is coming off in huge chunks . also the rear bumper is rusted all the way through on both sides and cannot bare any weight . the frame has very bad rust at all the welded points . my truck only has 123,000 miles on it . because of the severe rust problem with the frame my truck now makes alot of noise under routine driving conditions. i plan to have my truck looked at by a toyota dealer to determine if it is safe to drive. i worry that the frame is going to crack and cause a failure of my suspension system or worse!! *tr thanks for your time | |||
| 03/24/2009 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Premature frame rust-out. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2001 | 1 | 12/23/2000 | |
| While parked at a stop light a car slammed in the rear of my vehicle, the front fender and bumper was knocked down on the wheel hood buckled, grille push back against the fan on the motor. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 217000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the spare tire became detached from the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure) and the recall repair was performed however, the dealer would not cover the replacement of the cross member that held the spare tire in place. the approximate failure mileage was 217,000. | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 217000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the spare tire became detached from the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure) and the recall repair was performed however, the dealer would not cover the replacement of the cross member that held the spare tire in place. the approximate failure mileage was 217,000. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: under body shields). the contact was advised that the vehicle would have a compound placed on the vehicle instead of replacing the frame. the dealer stated that the frame should be replaced but the manufacturer determined that the frame would only be replaced if there were holes in the frame, regardless of whether or not there was visible structural damage. the contact stated that the dealer removed the cab and sprayed a compound solution on the points of the frame that they could reach. the contact stated that the compound was washed away once it rained. the failure and the current mileages were 57,000. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that they took their vehicle to the dealer for nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: under body shields) and was told that the vehicle would have a compound placed on the vehicle instead of replacing the frame. the dealer stated that the frame should be replaced, but toyota determined the frame will only be replaced if there are holes in the frame, regardless of whether or not there was structural damage. the contact stated all the dealer did was remove the cab and spray the compound on points they could reach. the contact stated that when it rained the compound placed on the vehicle has washed away. the failure mileage and current mileages were 57,000.rl | |||
| 05/20/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that there was corrosion and rust on the frame, rear axle and brake system. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). the vehicle was taken to dealer where the contact was advised that the recall repairs could not be perfomred due to the state in which the vheicle was housed. the dealer then advised that there were no holes in the frame that would require immediate attention. the bumper, grill, hood and fender were replaced. the current and failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 05/20/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that there corrosion with rust on the bottom of the vehicle frame, rear axle and brake system. the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). the vehicle was taken to dealer were they were unable to repair because vehicle was currently in texas, although it was purchased in new york; the states on recall were limited. the dealer as well stated that there was no holes in the frame, and it did not require replacement. the vehicle was repaired where the bumper, grill, hood and fender in the vehicle were replaced. the current and failure mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 01/16/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact made an appointment to have the vehicle repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:under body shields) recall. the contact received a voice mail message from the dealer stating that the appointment was cancelled and they were unable to assist him at this time, without giving an explanation. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. the approximate failure and current mileage was 160,000. rvk | |||
| 01/16/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact made an appointment to have the vehicle repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:under body shields) recall. the contact received a voice mail message from the dealer stating that the appointment was cancelled and that they were unable to assist the contact at this time, without giving an explanation. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact file a complaint. the approximate failure and current miles were 160,000. nw | |||
| 02/25/2010 | 99000 | 1 | |
| The rear section of the frame is severely rusted. the floor of the truck box has several large holes that are rusted clear through the floor. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 85000 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota tundra issues - after seeing the latest report on tundras, i felt it was necessary to file a complaint. my truck has had numerous items crack on it starting around the 85k mile range. first the manifolds, then the leaf springs, leaking front calipers. we notified toyota when all these issues happened because the repair costs were going to be 3,000. they sent us a check at one point for $500 to be used at the dealer. now i am going to take my truck in for rust investigation because of the news report i saw this evening. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the rear bumper has corroded at the point where the frame is bolted to the frame. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was no recall referencing the failure. the toyota manufacturer referred her back to the dealer. the failure mileage was 90,000. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 11/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer states the the locking mechanism in the hinge that allows the driver's side door to open to a certain angle is defective. intermittenly the door will surpass the hinge causing it to crash down on consumer's foot. ts | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 117134 | ||
| 2001 toyota tundra brought to local toyota dealership for concerns with rot holes through cross members that support gas tank. received toyota recall notice regarding cross meber at rear of vehicle supporting spare tire. dealer states that recall does not cover failing cross members other than one supporting spare tire. dealer recommends contacting toyota directly and filing complaint. contacted toyota direct and was told they would only replace failing componet if ntsb forced them to even though thay are the same part, installed at the same factory at the same time and have the same problem. this is a safety issue!! this failing cross member is just as important if not more than the one toyota is recalling. isnt a falling fuel tank more of a safety concern than a falling spare tire?? | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance when the technician noticed a part of the frame was corroded and the steel was chipping. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) and was repaired prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the frame was in good condition and was not in need of repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 04/25/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was at an auto shop having routine maintenance performed the technician noticed a part of the frame was corroded and the steel was chipping off. the contact stated the vehicle was included under recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) and was repaired prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the frame was in good condition and was not in need of repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. ds | |||
| 05/04/2011 | 39000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the front area of the frame was rusted significantly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer previously for a repair under nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields), the technician inspected the vehicle and advised that the recall repair was not necessary. he also noticed that the fuel tank straps exhibited rust corrosion and they were replaced. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the most recent frame defect. the failure mileage was 39,000. js | |||
| 12/14/2010 | 119500 | ||
| Rusty frame on a 2001 toyota tundra | |||
| 11/12/2010 | 105000 | ||
| Toyota's tundra corrosion recall focuses on the frame, fuel tank mounting, and spare tire mounting hardeware. if the frame has no perforations and the fuel tank supension and spare tire mounting are sound, the truck is determined to be safe. my tundra has been so inspected by a dealer, passed their test, and found to be safe.. my complaint is that the vehicle's undercarriage shows extensive corrosion of frame, steering, and suspension components beyond the scope of toyota's recall. the extent of the corrosion is so great that it calls into question the potential for a suspension or steering component to fail during operation, leading to a loss of control and injury to passengers and others on the highway. i have digital photographs of several corrosion sites on the undercarriage of my truck that illustrate my concern. i have taken my truck to a body shop for evaluation and was told it is not safe. toyota's recall does not address the full range of safety issues brought on by their corrosion problem. toyota should be required to inspect all of the critical components subject to the excessive corrosion and either determine they are safe or repare them. if my digital photos would assist you in understanding my concern, i would be happy to forward them to you. thank you! | |||
| 07/21/2005 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that he noticed rust on the frame of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where pictures were taken and sent to a representative; the representative stated that the rust was not serious enough to act upon. most recently, the spare tire fell off the rear of the vehicle. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that someone would give him a call back. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileage was approximately 112,000. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000-bk | |||
| 02/23/2010 | 0 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact received a recall notification under the nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on february 23, 2010 for service repair. however, the technician informed that the specific part for the remedy repair was unavailable, and would not be available until two weeks. the authorized dealer was notified on a separate occasion in which the part remained unavailable. the contact continues to wait for the part and it has been over a period of three months. he had not experienced failure regarding the recall defect at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was 91,420. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 05/14/2010 | 109000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 2001 toyota tundra. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routing maintenance where she was advised that the frame and cross members of the frame were severely rusted and corroded. the dealer advised that the rust was so sever that if he attempted to scrape the rust off the frame, the tool would go straight through the frame. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 109,000. | |||
| 05/03/2010 | 184000 | ||
| I own a 2001 toyota tundra. it is my work truck, so i drive it a lot! it has 184k miles. i received a notice of recall for the cross members being corroded, so i went out to inspect my vehicle. what i found was absolutely shocking! not only were the cross members rusted almost completely in two, but there were very large holes rusted out of the frame of the truck. i drove the truck an hour and a half to the nearest toyota dealership, where the said that it was unsafe to drive and gave me a rental car. toyota has given us little information about how long the repair will take or what all they will be doing to fix the problem. they have said the parts are not yet available and it will take over a month to get the new frame. | |||
| 03/12/2010 | 66653 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact noticed that the frame of the vehicle was covered with rust. the dealer inspected the vehicle and deemed it as unsafe to drive. the vehicle was left in possession of the dealer and a rental vehicle was provided for the contact until the manufacturer stated the remedy they would be able to offer the contact. the failure mileage was 66,653 and the current mileage was 66,673. the vin was not available when the complaint was filed. | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 100000 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota tundra rust frame - first i didn't get the recall notice. took truck to toyota in greensburg pa and they removed spare tire to back of truck. also noticed more issues with frame itself and scheduled another appointment with inspector. they wanted this done before they did any repairs. the frame rust is that serious. after this inspection, i was instructed to call the toyota experience center to open a case. so i tried, not too successful. they kept insisting that my case was already closed. the first person i talked to took all my info and then said he had to transfer me. so they did. to me it seemed to be the same place. the second person then again took all the same info and tired to tell me my case was closed. i kept stating what had happened, that the spare tire was in the back of my truck and the frame was not repaired but they kept trying to correct me. finally after about the 3 or 4th time, he relented and gave me a case number. it was a very disturbing call, i felt as though they just wanted me to go away and live with the rust issue. i went back to the dealer and file a complaint with them. then a couple of days later, i get a call back from toyota. again they tried to get me to close the case saying all they can do was done. that is not true, my spare tire is still in the back of the truck. and they didn't even want to hear about the rust perforation of the frame itself. the rep even hung up on me. extremely rude person. so i went back to the dealership. the next day the dealer ship called me back and said my case was reopened and that i should hear something in 3 or 4 weeks. that was a week ago. in conclusion, all they wanted me to do was go away. all three reps that i talked to at the toyota experience center were very arrogant to me. my truck is broke, and i just get the feeling all they want is for me to go away. they are not backing their product, just like the brakes. the dealership is not the issue here, it is the call center so far. *tr | |||
| 12/26/2009 | 81000 | 1 | |
| We own a 2001 tundra with severe rust problems on the frame, brakes, body parts, spare tire, suspension and nuts and bolts all over the vehicle. the spare tire dropped from the rear of the truck due to rust and damaged the rear bumper. we have spent thousands of dollars to repair rusted items on this truck. *tr | |||
| 02/25/2010 | 99000 | 1 | |
| The rear section of the frame is severely rusted. the floor of the truck box has several large holes that are rusted clear through the floor. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 143200 | 1 | |
| My son was driving home november 24, 2009 from college in rhode island for thanksgiving. it was dark, raining & he was on busy rte 195 heading east when rear cross-member bar w/ spare tire attached hinged down into road. the tire dragged behind my son | |||
| 02/09/2010 | 96253 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota tundra failed yearly pa state safety inspection for frame rust. dealership would not release truck back to drive home because it was unsafe to drive, so provided a rental to drive at their expense. per dealerships suggestion, called toyota customer experience center which then opened and assigned a case number. the truck has now been at the dealership almost three weeks awaiting direction from a toyota regional office. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 45000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2001 toyota tundra and the spare tire winch mechanism which is attached to the rear cross member is very rusted. to minimize the risk of a crash from the spare tire falling from the underside of the truck while moving, i took the recommendations of the nhtsa website and removed the spare tire and placed it in the bed. i then noticed that the rear brake proportioning valve was extremely rusty as well. i took the truck to the dealership for a frame rust inspection and they said everything was fine. i am very concerned with this because if the proportioning valve rusts and brake fluid leaks out then i will have no rear brakes on the truck. this is a potentially lethal issue and i would like immediate action to be taken by toyota. i am also not satisfied with this because when i took the truck the truck to the toyota dealership they knew nothing about the undercoating that i am entitled to. in a letter from the nhtsa to mr. chris santucci, assistant manager of technical and regulatory affairs, toyota motor north america, inc. dated november 25, 2009, on page 2 under the heading | |||
| 07/09/2009 | 119000 | 1 | |
| 2110 toyota tundra with rusted, corroded, broken leaf springs, rear cross member, drive shaft looks rusted and corroded. brakes are broken, rotors broken. car is not drivable. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Toyota tundra truck, 2001. spare tire fell off on road; dealer stated that frame shows extensive rust. first stated it would cost $400.00 to attach tire, then stated they must wait for part to come from toyota. dealer stated truck should be checked yearly to check for frame compromise. truck pulls 4000 lb. camper. *tr | |||
| 01/19/2010 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Rust on frame and crossmember near spare tire. i'm second owner, registered in ky 01 thru 07. now in ga. contacted local toyota dealership last week. asked if there were any recalls for my truck, supplied vin. service agent said no. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2010 | 95000 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota tundra. i have replaced front left lower control arm, rear brake parts and other parts attached to the frame of this truck. i have sanded, scraped, primed and painted the frame of my truck. i wash the frame at least once a week in the winter time. the frame is still rusting away. the rear of the frame is rusted around the spare tire mount and rear frame rails. the front of the frame does not appear to have much rust looking from the outside, however if you look inside the frame there is heavy rust. i have two large chunks of rust that have been retrieved from the inside of the front frame. i have saved these two large chunks needed. i have contacted toyota many times on this matter, dating back to 2008. i have been told there is a recall, yet this recall is only for the rear cross member. i was also told that there was only a recall for rust perforation (hole). this seems strange to me knowing that as the metal in the frame deteriorates from corrosion it is weakened. i don't believe there has to be a hole in the frame to make it weak. i am not looking for a new truck. i would just like to have my truck last as long as advertised in toyota tv commercials. legendary reliability my truck is not that old and only had 80k miles on when i first filed a complaint with toyota. the body on my truck is almost 100% rust free. if i had not cleaned and painted my frame the truck would have been junk along time ago. i would just like to see toyota take care of this problem with more than a anti corrosion spray and hitting it with a hammer. *tr | |||
| 10/23/2009 | 111000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while driving approximately 35 mph in october 2009, the spare tire fell off of the rear of the truck which he believed was caused by corrosion. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed of recall 09v444000 and that the repair would be free of charge. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was 114,500. the failure mileage was approximately 111,000. | |||
| 01/04/2010 | 97000 | 1 | |
| The spare tire separated from the cross member on my 2001 tundra. fortunately i was at slow speed. i now know you have opened an investigation but wanted to be sure to log the issue. my truck is no longer drivable and toyota has told me that they do not have the parts to fix it yet. i think it is time that you require toyota to replace the frame and all associated components. this is not isolated to just the rear crossmember, there is rust throughout the whole underside of the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2009 | 39300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the frame on his vehicle has corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer , but no assistance was provided . the failure mileage 39,300. | |||
| 12/05/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the frame of the vehicle has corroded. a technician from the dealer stated that since the failure was surface corrosion they could not provide a remedy. the toyota manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota tundra frame rust: toyota has had my truck for three weeks now and finally i heard from someone on 12/4/09 saying that my truck is not safe to drive. they will not provide me with any report from the evaluation they did as to why it's unsafe. i believe it has more to do with the frame and not the cross members as they currently suggest on the recall. i purchased this truck based on their ads of vehicle longevity and resale value and now because of their manufacturing defect, i am without a truck. toyota should replace the defective frames at no cost to the consumer. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Frame/chassis is rusting at weld joints and mounts. paint is bubbling and rust is visible below the cracked paint areas, which concerns me since i tow a 6,000 lbs rv trailer. i am also concerned that the vehicle might not pass the virginia state vehicle inspection. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| I currently own a 2001 toyota tundra pickup truck, bought in 2003, and have garaged it for 85% of its life, sprayed and cleaned the undercarriage on a regular basis. the truck currently has 90k on it. the frame does have rust throughout. especially where the suspension supports are located from front to back and most if not all of the hardware that holds the bed to the frame and the whole truck to the frame is rusted and some of the threads of the fasteners are gone. am concerned that it is a safety hazard for my family and anyone passing by the truck while it is in motion. am wondering what the out come will be. *tr | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 99980 | 1 | |
| This morning, after being told about a spare tire housing recall on toyota tundra, i inspected the area around spare tire housing and noticed that the frame itself appears to be rotting and corroding. i was actually able to remove large pieces of metal flaking off the frame. the frame does not appear to be safe. when i tapped the frame with my knuckle, it gives off a crunchy noise and has a general give to the frame (somewhat soft). i do not feel comfortable driving this vehicle after seeing this. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2009 | 56300 | 1 | |
| I took my 2001 toyota tundra truck to a mechanic to have it checked over. i heard a noise, and he discovered that i had a problem with excessive rust to the frame. it had just about 56,000 miles on it. he suggested taking it to the dealer for inspection of excessive rust corrosion to make sure that it is safe to drive. i took it to the dealer where i purchased the tundra. upon there inspection they found a hole in the frame and excessive rust and corrosion. i called toyota and have a case number and was advised that they did not have a recall but they were doing an investigation. *tr | |||
| 07/23/2009 | 101000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was shaking, felt from rear of vehicle. made loud popping sound from rearend of vehicle when articulating a turn on a hill, or road bump. it was found that the rearend u-bolts that attach the rearend to the leaf springs were extremely loose. the rear drive axle was literally falling out from under the vehicle. this vehicle has had no work done pertaining to the u bolts, they should not have came loose. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 108000 | 1 | |
| Excessive frame rust on 2001 toyota tundra. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 69055 | 1 | |
| I was driving east on route 109 in millis, ma. where i live. as i stopped for a red light, the spare tire on my 2001 toyota tundra longbed dropped onto the pavement. there was no injury, i simply pulled over and recovered the spare. i feel extremely lucky that this did not occur on a major highway! a rather large tire would be right in the path of whoever was following behind. there is a short cable and hunk of rusted metal still attached to the tire if anyone needs to see evidence of what happens as a result of this problem. this does not appear normal and i simply want to bring it to your attention. mark thompson *tr | |||
| 11/14/2009 | 55260 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the frame over the wheel wells and the cross member for the spare tire has corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and he was advised that he would have to pay for any repairs made. the toyota manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 55,260. | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 93500 | 1 | |
| Vehicle will not pass state inspection. rust has caused holes in the frame. i have been advised to not drive the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 15000 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota tundra limited. frame is rusting very rapidly, tried to paint frame where i could reach,but paint flaked off after just a few weeks. i talked to local toyota dealer, they said there was nothing they could do. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 175251 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota tundra brake failure resulting in single vehicle accident running off the road into ditch and had to be towed. inspection photos available demonstrate brake line corrosion along with chasis and frame rust through. *tr updated 03/29/10 *bf | |||
| 11/13/2009 | 137000 | 1 | |
| Excessive frame rust 2001 toyota tundra - premature frame failure due to rust unusual amount of corrosion to frame rails resulting in loss of structural integrity. large defragmentation of frame due to excessive rust excessive perforation of metal frame due to corrosion/ rust 3rd party review of rusted frame concludes inadequate metal may be a reason for premature frame failure safety concern. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 59000 | 1 | |
| My 2001 toyota tundra sr5 4wd. access cab pick-up truck has a rusted out frame. my truck broke down on the highway(may 1st) i towed it to my mechanic shop. my mechanic replaced an oxygen sensor that had rusted away on the exhaust system. further inspected the vehicle and said it had extreme corrosion (rust) on the frame, brake line connections, suspension mounts, exhaust system....rust everywhere. he suggested it was unsafe to drive because the brake line connection points were so corroded (rusted away) that they could fail while in operation.*tr | |||
| 10/30/2009 | 143785 | 1 | |
| 2001 tundra, 143,785 miles. regularly maintained. i was told at inspection 6 months ago that there was frame rust, but it passed. three days ago, heard a noise, took it to dealer who said that frame had rusted through, driver-side leaf spring had to have section removed. mechanic advised that vehicle was unsafe to drive. dealer said they had taken photos of frame, and that we should contact toyota directly. contacted toyota customer experience center and was told that there is no recall, no restitution, no program to deal with tundra issues. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2009 | 144719 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 toyota tundra with 144,000 miles. this truck has been maintained at heritage toyota in burlington vermont since i bought it. last month i brought it in to have the rear brakes repaired and while the truck was on the lift the technician noticed the frame was rusted. apparently the way that this dealership tests the integrity of truck frames is by hitting it with a hammer. i did not ask these people to do this. they called me back and said i shouldn't do the brake job because my truck has a rusted frame and it is no longer inspectable. i started a claim with toyota and they said there was nothing they could do for me because my 100,000 mile warranty was up. i asked about the tacoma recall and they said there was at this time nothing they could do for me. great!!! i called my dealership back and after getting the runaround i was told that they would give me 500$ for my truck. you have got to be kidding me. the body on this truck has very little rust and i really feel as if the frame must be defective. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| My 2001 toyota tundra was just taken to be inspected. i was told by my local toyota of newport dealer that the frame was rusted out and would not pass inspection. also, tire cross members exhaust system crossover pipes and power steering frame rusted out and is leaking. i called toyota hot line and am waiting for a response. *tr | |||
| 09/30/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Gas tank had to be replaced due to severe corrosion. the tank was leaking fuel prior to replacement. the toyota dealer stated the entire undercarriage was extremely rusted. *tr | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 72700 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 toyota tundra. i brought this vehicle in for rhode island state inspection and it failed due to frame rust. the spare tire separated and the frame that holds the tire broke and is being held together with a strap. there ase places in the frame that have rusted through completely. both the dealership and the corporate offices have not been of any assistance. *tr updated 03/25/10 *bf | |||
| 10/18/2001 | 125000 | 1 | |
| I have toyota tundra 2001 with severe frame rust, rear shock mount frame rusted out holes in frame, brake stabilizer now unattached to vehicle the spare tire fell out of vehicle while driving due to rust problems. i have contact toyota several times they said i am out of luck. this is an obvious defect.. i have read online that i am not the only tundra owner with these problems toyota is not willing to stand by us. can not replace parts the frame ia defective! *tr | |||
| 09/05/2009 | 111640 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 toyota tundra pickup truck. on 9/5/09 i lost my power steering, and the truck was towed to my local garage, gil's garage in burnt hills, ny. gil's garage found that my steering rack had rusted out and that the frame was rusted and cracked in two places. one at the left rear spring shackle and one in the fuel tank mounting bracket area. the truck, therefore, could not be driven. i opened a case with toyota's national hotline (case reference # 0909115275). i was told by my dealer, new country toyota, in saratoga, ny and toyota's hotline representative, that there were no corrective programs in place for the tundra. subsequently, two toyota representatives visited gil's garage and inspected my tundra. they were isao furukawa, corporate manager, product quality and support and jim rosasco, field product engineer. their phone #'s are 973-882-2026 and 973-493-2518 respectively. i have heard nothing since. i feel there should be restitution similar to the actions taken by toyota for the tacomas which had similar problems. *tr | |||
| 10/02/2009 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Rust and excessive corrosion 2001 toyota tundra resulting in frame and suspension component weakness and broken leaf spring. *tr | |||
| 08/17/2009 | 86125 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota tundra rust issue 1. brake lining rusted through, lost all braking ability, i had to steer into bushes to stop, could have been very dangerous had i been driving at higher speed spent $645 on brake repair , needs more brake work do to rust issues. 2. frame is now so rusted it will not pass inspection @ 86,000 miles on truck...no response from toyota. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 114582 | 1 | |
| Under carriage rusting on 2001 toyota tundra. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 1 | ||
| Frame rusting on 2000,2001 tundra,s is there going to be a recall on these trucks reason is i have one. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 104845 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 toyota tundra and have a problem with the structural frame system. i have pieces of the frame system that are about 1/4 inch thick and 4 inches long in rusted layers that has fallen off. there is a lot of steel frame that has flaked off and the frame is showing signs of heavy corrosion also. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2009 | 1 | ||
| Took truck with less than 89,000 miles truck in for inspection 9/28/09 and was told by the mechanic to get the frame evaluated from a toyota dealer for the major rust of the frame. truck has always been garaged and notice lots of rust on the garage floor from the truck. called toyota and was told by the service rep to call back on a monthly basis, was told not sure what toyota is going to do about it. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 1 | ||
| Excessive rust on my 2001 toyota truck frame..i am less than pleased and toyota and my dealer,action toyota,are not acknowledging the situation. this is leading to an unsafe vehicle. toyota needs to be held accountable here.. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 toyota tundra with a very bad frame rust problem. it's almost as bad as my tacoma was when it got recalled. i've put in a formal complaint with the toyota customer experience, and nothing has been done. they haven't even had me take it the dealer and have it looked at. the rust peels off in large sheets and it's as bad as many of the pictures i see on the web. *tr | |||
| 10/07/2009 | 88567 | 1 | |
| I took my 2001 toyota tundra to the mechanic because the exhaust system was getting noisy. when the mechanic had the car jacked up, he noted that the frame was extremely rusty on the driver's side in front of the back tire. it was actually almost rusted through. he said it looked like it could break at any minute and got away from the vehicle. i contacted the dealer where we purchased the truck who said i should drive it down for them to inspect it. i refused because of the safety issue nothing has been done at this point and the truck is still at the mechanics. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 52515 | 1 | |
| Driver's side frame rail cracked due to extreme rust corrosion, frame cross member extremely corroded. truck shakes badly when driven at speeds over 30mph. bought truck new in march 2001. brought truck to servco toyota in kaneohe june 1, 2009. no help. *tr | |||
| 09/30/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| 2001 toyota tundra, 73000 miles. severe rust on the frame, was having body work done in september 2009, and was advised by the shop to in my best interest, start looking for another vehicle the rust is so severe on the frame, working on the truck, they had to make shift attach my fender, the frame is rusting, the leaf springs are ready to break through, i'm not sure what all the other parts are called, but they have holes in them. i cannot tow with my hitch, it will pull off, it's barely attached. i purchased the truck in massachusetts in september 2006 and had it transported to florida. i saw some rust, but never imagined this was so dangerous. the body is mint...not a spec of rust or scratches. i'm afraid for my safety and others riding in it. i saw the story on this rust problem and don't know where to turn. i am still paying on this truck for 2 more years..please help us! *tr | |||
| 05/25/2009 | 107000 | 1 | |
| I have noticed a significant amount of frame rust on my 2001 toyota tundra. i have contacted toyota to open a claim and to see if they would inspect it. they stated because there is no formal recall, there is nothing they can do. *tr | |||
| 08/27/2009 | 109200 | 1 | 03/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. he stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new in march 2001. rust and corrosion were underneath the vehicle on the frame near the axle. recently, the rear leaf spring broke in half. the dealer stated that there are a few complaints on this year, make and model vehicle; however, there are no programs in place authorizing the dealer to make repairs. the failure mileage was 109,200. updated 09/23/09. *lj updated 09/23/09*jb | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 112000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the entire frame under the vehicle has completely rusted. the mechanic stated that the passenger side of the frame was peeling. the vehicle will not pass inspection until it is repaired. the contact is aware of the safety risk and related complaints. the manufacturer stated that they will not assume the cost to repair the vehicle. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 113,000. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 81793 | 1 | |
| Excessive rust and metal corrosion on frame, wheels, brakes, and steering components. *tr | |||
| 07/21/2009 | 89363 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact noticed that the vehicle contained rust. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they confirmed that the frame was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that there was no recall. the current and failure mileages were 89,363. updated 09/11/09 *bf the dealer didn't say the frame needed to be replaced right away. updated 09/15/09.*jb | |||
| 04/15/2007 | 1 | ||
| The drivers side frame from rear wheel to bumper severely rusted . rear bumper has a soft ball size hole rusted through and the rest of the bumper has rust through . cross members are also severely rusted. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| Frame rust/rot. even with washing under carriage regularly during winter. *tr | |||
| 07/25/2009 | 97000 | 1 | |
| My 2001 toyota tundra has excessive frame & bed rust/ rot. i noticed some rust bubbles forming on the top side of the bed about a year ago. they have increasingly gotten worse and now they are almost rotted through in multiply locations. i maintain my vehicle very well. i wash both the top and bottom of the vehicle throughout the year, even during the new england winters. the bed rust/ rot is were the cross-member under the bed is spot welded. the frames coating/ paint is all flaking off and starting to rust/ rot excessively. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 95000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 toyota tundra 4x4 extra cab. the frame has heavy rust in the rear above the spare tire and many other spots on the frame. i wash the truck at least once a week in the winter time, rinsing the frame clean every time. i contacted toyota and they told me there is a open investigation into this matter. my truck is safe to drive at this time, but i don't think it will last to long. i hate to see a truck that cost 20+ thousand dollars eight years ago junk in a year. i don't want a new truck, i just want toyota to fix the frame. *tr | |||
| 07/14/2009 | 173744 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the shock absorbers were not functioning correctly. the steering would also pull the vehicle to the side while driving over a bump on the highway. moreover, the power steering was leaking oil. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the frame was unsafe. the manufacturer has been notified. the current and failure mileages were 173,744. updated 08/19/09 *bf the rear cross members were rusted through on both ends. the front stabilizer bar was rusted through and broke off on the drivers side. the rear differential rusted out and leaked oil. updated 08/20/09.*jb | |||
| 07/13/2009 | 1 | ||
| Excessive frame rot. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2001 toyota tundra. severe amount of frame rust. local oil change shops refuse to do an oil change because of fear of getting vehicle on lift and having it fall due to frame being so rusted. toyota needs to fix these problems on all of their trucks. this is a major safety concern. *tr | |||
| 06/13/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact noticed that the frame of his vehicle had excessive corrosion. the manufacturer was aware of the issue, but have not developed a remedy. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage is 86,000. updated 09/11/09 *bf the drivers side frame had excessive rot from front to back. updated 09/15/09.*jb | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 95000 | 1 | |
| Truck frame rust through. *tr | |||
| 04/26/2009 | 134000 | 1 | |
| The frame on my 2001 toyota tundra is rusted and cracked; despite the fact that i still owe 2 years on the loan. *tr | |||
| 04/30/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2001 tundra that is experiences severe rusting of the chasis. the frame, crossmembers, and suspension components are rusting at a rate that is abnormal. no parts have rusted through or failed yet. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 139000 | 1 | |
| Severe rust on my 2001 toyota tundra. rear cross member is completely rusted through while there is absolutely no rust anywhere on the body metal. *tr | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have notice a significant amount of rust on the frame of my 2001 toyota tundra. i have contacted toyota and they appear to be giving me the run around on this. i did take it to my mechanic and he has noted there was a good amount of frame rust on the rear of the vehicle. is there anything i can do? *tr | |||
| 06/18/2007 | 1 | ||
| My frame is also rusting out. i have already had to replace leaf springs. i can here pieces of rust falling off while driving. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| My 2001 toyota tundra has rust scaling off of the frame. the rust is scaling off up to 1/8 thick. heavy rust covers much of the frame and continues to grow deeper. removal of the scale during the summer of 2008 and use of rust converter and paint slowed continued rust until this past winter. the frame is now mostly covered in rust and continuing to scale. the frame has been washed in the winter to avoid corrosion but preventative measure have not helped as rust continues to spread. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2001 toyota tundra that has a ruinous amount of rust on the undercarriage. i have spent thousands on exhaust work and can no longer justify putting money into this truck. the check engine light came on within months of my having purchased the vehicle. after many attempts to repair the problem, the light will go off, but then something else goes wrong with the exhaust system and it comes back on. it's on right now despite my having just gotten it out of the garage a few weeks ago. the heat shield continuously rattles because of the rust. also, the parking brake line is rusted to the point of being unusable. this is my work vehicle and i'm afraid i'm getting close to being without my truck. i am very disappointed in this truck. if i'm not helped out by this situation, toyota will lose a life-long customer. *tr | |||
| 03/24/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have contacted toyota several times. i have a 2001 tundra access cab with only 61k. the frame is rusting off the truck and is going to be worthless in a years time. i took the truck to a local toyota dealership and they put the truck up on the lift. the guy looked it over and said that i should have a couple of years left before it wouldn't pass inspection and it would be unsafe. this is a problem since i won't have many more than 75k on the truck. i bought a toyota for the long haul not just 75k. they did register my complaint but said there was nothing they could do. many other owners are starting to see the same problem. *tr | |||
| 02/17/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| 2001 tundra my brakes let go due to rusty line. when replacing the line the mechanic pointed out excessive rust to cross members of frame. when the body was lifted off to replace these cross members a crack was found in the frame. the truck is no longer safe to drive and has a value of $0 compared to the $9000 value before the discovery. toyota will not back their product. *tr update: spare tire fell but did not separate from the truck. | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 130000 | 1 | |
| I sent vehicle in for front brakes service again! and the mechanic informed me of severe rust to the cross member on the frame all the way to the bed. he did not want me to put more money into the vehicle due to the extent of damage to the frame. *tr | |||
| 04/05/2006 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Excessive frame/chasis rust on 2001 toyota tundra. i had to replace the driver's side anti-sway end link due to it completely rusting through. a vast majority of the undercoating has failed and continues to fail in large sheets. *tr | |||
| 08/27/2008 | 1 | ||
| Severe frame rust. while repairing a trailer wiring harness i noticed my frame is rusted very badly. *tr | |||
| 03/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| The truck is rusting away despite regular maintenance and care. the bolts that secure the truck bed are completely rusted and the dealers response to my inquires is that is a common occurrence- absolutely not acceptable-i am not going to wait until the bed falls apart and cause an accident to take action. more over ,this truck had all the required maintenance check ups at the dealership and not once they have alert me about this problem or recommended any action. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 12/11/2012 | 101000 | 1 | |
| The 1st generation toyota tundra's are rust buckets. i own a 2001 toyota tundra w/ approx 101,000 miles. the vehicle was taken to the local authorized dealer for repairs under recall: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle is being repaired (frame is being replaced). but the dealer also informed me that the steering rack and hose connections are rotted out and in need of replacement -> $1300. additionally, the dealer informed me that the rear e-brake pivots are rusted/frozen and will also need replacing ->> $450. in a nutshell, the frame, the steering and the brakes are all rusted out - it appears that safety was an afterthought. i feel that toyota corporation is negligent and that consumers are left holding the bag for poorly engineered products that are prone to early rust-out. on-line forums are filled with threads from other owners experiencing similar issues. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2001 toyota tundra. consumer states crc application has proven to be a completely inadequate solution to the long-standing frame and cross member rust problem *tgw the consumer stated only one of the gas tank straps were replaced, contrary to the promised replacement of both in the recall notice. the compound was applied over the existing rusty surface, although he was assured that the areas to be treated would be cleaned of rust before applying the compound. a toyota rep also told the consumer the spare tire carrier assembly would be replaced, but not only wasn't it replaced, but what was left of the assembly, was a small rusted, broken fragment and no spare tire. the mechanic informed the consumer, the frame was unsound and advised against using the hitch for any kind of towing. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2001 toyota tundra. consumer writes regarding rusted frame *tgw the consumer stated he only discovered the frame rust when the rear leaf spring broke unexpectedly while driving in august 2009. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving at about 55 mph, the spare tire fell off the vehicle due to corrosion on the frame. the contact called the manufacturer and referenced recall 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) for which he never received a recall notice. the manufacturer gave him a case number and advised him that someone would get back in touch with him in reference to the failure. the current and failure mileages were approximately 100,000. | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2001 tundra. i just learned of 4 recalls: nhsta #09e025000, 09v444000, 06e026000, and 06e065000. we received no notification from the companies required to do so. the truck is registered. we purchased the truck new and have been the only owners. we have not changed address since the purchase. i believe the failure to be notified was deliberate to avoid the cost of compliance with the recall. i have been unable to get any of the 4 companies involved to respond to phone messages. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2001 toyota tundra rust recall. *nj the consumer stated a few weeks ago he had a flat tire and discovered a substantial amount of rust on the frame. the consumer learned of a recall, however the recall didn't cover toyota tundra's that were originally sold or registered in the state he lives in. *jb | |||