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 - 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 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/09/2012 | 47000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection and the contact was told there was severe rust on the frame. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:09v444000(structure: frame and members: underbody shields) and spoke with the manufacturer but was told that the recall was closed. the failure and the current mileages were 47,000. | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 60000 | ||
| 2003 tundra has excessive rust on frame. deal offers no remedy. | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 107000 | 1 | |
| My 2003 toyota tundra is rusting away on the frame. the frame of my truck looks like it could bend, crack or brake at any time. this truck has been washed top and bottom at least once a month since it was new and all of a sudden i notice the entire under carriage is brittle and looks unsafe. i have loved everything about this truck but am now worried that it may become unsafe to drive.*tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). after the repairs while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, he noticed that the front driver's side of the vehicle was unbalanced. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician advised that the rings around the strut had become corroded, causing the spring to detach from the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired. the contact later discovered that the fuel filter bracket, rear differential seals and the front rack were also corroded. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 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 repair the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when he noticed the front driver side of the vehicle unbalanced. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the rings around the strut had corroded causing the spring to detach from the vehicle. after the repair the contact noticed the fuel filter bracket, the rear differential seals and the front rack was corroded also. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. da | |||
| 10/18/2012 | 154000 | ||
| The contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact noticed damage to the frame. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). in conjunction to the remedy repair the brake calipers were a required replacement which was not mentioned in the recall; however they were replaced at the owner's expense. the manufacturer was notified and offered to reimbursement for the parts and partial labor cost. the failure mileage was 154,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 10/12/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). the contact stated that the parts continued to remain on a massive back order for over a year. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. the contact had concern of the safety deffect mentioned in the recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced failure at this time. pmb | |||
| 10/12/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the part continued to remain on a massive back order for over a year. the dealer was uncertain when the part would become available. the contact had concern of the safety defect mentioned in the recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced failure at this time. js | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 81000 | ||
| Received the recall notice, brought vehilce to local dealer whichstated there was no corrosion, dealer did not spray under carriage. family member also owns this truck and stated that his was sprayed and then subsequently eoroded and replaced. i will be calling the dealer tomorrow for reevaluation as the fuel filler may be eroded or cracked. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact noticed a rusted hole in the rear frame. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the frame would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) but was advised by the manufacturer that the location of the hole was not part of the frame and it was not covered under the recall. the contact stated that the frame had been previously treated with a corrosion compound under the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. kmj | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 115000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while parked the contact noticed a hole rusted into the rear frame. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the frame would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer stated the location of the hole was not part of the frame and not covered under the recall. the contact stated the frame had been treated with a corrosion compound under the recall previously. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. da | |||
| 02/22/2012 | 46000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the entire frame exhibited rust and corrosion, which caused extensive damage to the rear differential casing. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). the part was ordered and the contact was advised that it would be available within six to eight weeks. the contact expressed that the recall remedy should include the replacement of the rear differential casing. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 46,000. kmj | |||
| 02/22/2012 | 46000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated the entire frame exhibited rust corrosion which caused extensive damage to the rear differential casing. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). the part was ordered and would be available within six to eight weeks. the contact expressed that the recall remedy should include the replacement of the rear differential casing. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 46,000. js | |||
| 11/01/2011 | |||
| 2003 toyota tundra with low mileage and well-maintained but excessive frame rust that will eventually become unstable. | |||
| 09/06/2011 | |||
| Frame and rear end banjo housing rotted to the point where gear oil from rear end leaked out onto the road. had to have vehicle towed to garage to make temporary repairs. in addtion frame is disintergrating with pieces falling to the ground. taken to an independent garage and told to take truck to toyota and both the rear end assembly and frame should be replaced. garage, stewart's of georgetown, ma., states metal of frame has deteriated to point where you could poke holes in it with a screw driver. frame examined on august 6, 2011 after pieces of frame found under the truck after labor day weekend. truck has 40,700 miles on the odometer and used to deliver and pick up supplies for property owned. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 162052 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2002 toyota tundra. the contact stated the rear frame mounts have rusted on the vehicle. the rear cab of the vehicle is no longer connected properly. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and memebers: underbody shields), but was told the frame mounts were not included in the recall. the current mileage was 162,052.rl | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 1 | 05/23/2003 | |
| When applying the brakes, brakes pulsate, and vehicle is going side to side. it is hard to control the vehicle. dealer has inspected vehicle, and could no duplicate or correct the problem. tundra v6. *ak there is also a problem with the slidding doors not shutting properly.*ts | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 50464 | ||
| 2003 toyota tundra with excessive frame rust including all rustable components with any connection to the frame. 2011 maine state inspection failed due to rusted emergency brake. the emergency brake had been repaired two years prior for same reason (june 2009). | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated they took the vehicle to the dealer for nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) repair to be performed. the dealer moved a hammer along the frame and ruled there was no damage to the frame. the contact stated the test was not adequate since the dealer only scraped a hammer along the edge of the frame. the contact spoke with the manufacturer was advised that was the proper procedure. the contact was concerned that the test was not sufficient as well as the vehicle being a safety risk. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated they took the vehicle to the dealer for nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). the contact stated the dealer ran a hammer along the frame and ruled there was no damage to the frame. the contact feels the test was not adequate because all the dealer did to test the frame was scrape a hammer along the edge. the contact spoke with the manufacturer was and that was the proper procedure. the contact feels the test is not sufficient and the vehicle is unsafe. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 160,000.rl | |||
| 04/09/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated the emergency brake rusted and snapped off the frame. the brake was welded to middle of the cross frame right under the driver seat. when the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, they were told it could not be repaired, because they do not make a part to replace it. the manufacturer had an engineer look at the vehicle as well and they also said there was nothing they could do. the contact stated the piece that is connected to the cable holding the spare tire also rusted and broke off. the contacts spare tire has to be carried in the back of the truck now. the contact feels this is the same as the recall campaign 09v444000 for the structure, which deals with the under body shields rusting. the manufacturer stated this year model is not included and cannot be repaired. failure mileage was 100000 and the current mileage 120000.rl | |||
| 05/17/2010 | 95417 | ||
| On may 17, 2010 the spare tire fell off my 2003 toyota tundra while it was being driven down the street. fortunately, the vehicle was being driven on a back road and no accident occured as a result of the tire falling off. part of the spare tire mount was still attached to the wheel after it fell off and you could see that the spare tire mount had extensive rust/rot. i was told that toyota had a recall relating to excessive rust which could lead to the spare tire falling from the mount under the vechicle. on june 3, 2010 i took the tundra to a local toyota dealership service department and they inspected the vehicle. they told me that the vehicle passed their rust inspection so repairs would not be covered under the recall. when i reminded them that my spare tire fell off the vehicle they advised me that they could replace the rotted spare tire mount parts for $350.00. on june 11, 2010 i contacted the national toyota customer service center and was told that based on my vehicle's vin i was not listed in their system as the owner of the vehicle. they advised that if i was not listed in their system i would have not gotten any recall notice. after updating the information i explained what happened with my vehicle and was first told that based on the vin, my vehicle was not part of the recall. the person then said that the vehicle was included in the recall. i was then told that i would recieve a telephone call from the local toyota dealer within 3 days to schedule another service appointment. my concerns are that i am now being sent back to the same service center that first inspected it and passed it even though their invoice states found carrier has rotted away from cross-member bracket that holds the tire and it is obvious that the spare tire had fallen from the vehicle due to extensive rot. | |||
| 04/21/2010 | 177600 | ||
| Anti-lock braking system failed: brakes locked under wet conditions. vehicle slid off road. vehicle has history of pulsating brake pedal, shuttering and clanging noises under braking | |||
| 04/08/2010 | 80379 | ||
| My fathers 2003 toyota tundra getting checked out recently by a local mechanic when he was made aware that the frame is excessively rusty. with this information the truck was brought to a toyota dealer for inspection. the dealer stated there is so much rust the vehicle the vehicle is unsafe to drive. dealer also stated there is nothing toyota will do about it until the rust actually creates a hole in the frame. my parents are in there seventies on fixed incomes, they don't have a choice but to operate this unsafe vehicle. if a dealer is able to state a vehicle is unsafe to drive toyota should back the determination of the dealer and do everything possible to remedy the problem. my parents were told to bring the vehicle back after a hole rust through the frame and then toyota will do something about it. a 2003 truck should not have rusted to the point of being unsafe in a 7 year period. please help my parents. | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 30000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra li. the driver noticed a couple years ago that the frame was beginning to rust. the driver also stated that he spray painted the frame. he contacted the dealer and they said it was not a recall yet. the failure mileage was 30,000. the current mileage was 95,000. the driver also stated that backing plate that holds the rear brake assembly in place was rusted as well. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 137000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2003 toyota tundra that has severe frame rust. big pieces of metal are flaking off, sooner or later some component attachment point will fail. the rest of the underneath, and truck as a whole, is rust free. i religiously wash the underside of the truck. there is a defect with these frames. *tr | |||
| 11/13/2009 | 66000 | 1 | |
| Rusting frame and spare tire falling off. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 107000 | 1 | |
| My 2003 toyota tundra is rusting away on the frame. the frame of my truck looks like it could bend, crack or brake at any time. this truck has been washed top and bottom at least once a month since it was new and all of a sudden i notice the entire under carriage is brittle and looks unsafe. i have loved everything about this truck but am now worried that it may become unsafe to drive.*tr | |||
| 11/23/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2003 toyota tundra which is experiencing a great amount of rust underneath the vehicle. i see that there was a recall issued yesterday regarding that problem. i lived in florida for 6 months and in vermont the other 6 months. we left the latter part of october and return to vt the last part of april or early may. i do drive the truck up to vt around the holidays so it has experienced a vt winter for 2 to 3 weeks a year. several years ago the truck started to show signs of rust on the back bumper and the underside. 2 years ago i had to replaced all the bolts on the exhaust system replaced due to rust. due to a flat tire this past summer i had to use the spare. the tire rim was extremely rusty as well as the holder. i sprayed both with oil in hopes of stopping the rust. the front skid plate bolts were so rusty that. yesterday, the dealer had to replace 4 bolts saying the 5th hole was so rusty that it could not accept the bolt. the recall is for northern trucks are for states that use road salt during the winter but, given the rust on my truck, i can't believe that 2 to 3 weeks per year in vt caused that much rust. i believe it is a problem with the metal used for the underside of the truck, therefore i believe my fl truck should be included in the recent recall. even the dealer commented on the amount of rust on the underside. this truck has been used only for pleasure and not commercial use. to summarize i would request that my truck that was purchased in fl be included in the recall and be subject to the inspection the same as the northern trucks. although we live a few miles from the gulf in florida my wife's 2004 highlander shows no underside rust so the florida weather can't be the problem and it in vt the same time as the truck except for the 2 to 3 weeks around the holidays. thank you. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Entire rear end housing rusted away requiring a whole new rear end housing. frame is rusting out on whole truck. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2008 | 63000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2003 toyota tundra that i bought new and have had serviced at the same toyota dealership since the purchase. in june 2008, i had the 60,000 service done and had front brakes replaced. in august 2008, while pulling out of my driveway, the driver's side lower control arm rusted through and the wheel was no longer connected to steering. after having the truck towed, i had to have both lower control arms replaced. toyota usa paid for half. since then, i have tried repeatedly to have toyota and the dealership step up and accept the responsibility for the rust issue. the dealership says it's not their problem and toyota usa states they have no program in place to address this issue. neither of these excuses are acceptable. my truck is spotless except for frame rust. toyota needs to do something before a serious accident happens and someone is hurt or killed. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| 2003 toyota tundra under bed spare tire mount failure. while driving, the spare tire mount failed causing the spare tire to become dislodged. i was unaware until flagged down by another driver who had swerved erratically to avoid the tire. *tr updated 03/25/10 *bf | |||
| 04/08/2008 | 21000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while having the brakes replaced he was informed that the entire frame was corroded. no repairs were made. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 21000. | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 80145 | 1 | |
| Rusted vehicle frame. driver side leaf spring broke due to rust corrosion. replace leaf spring. applied rust inhibiter to exposed frame. vehicle underbody rust free. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| My 2003 toyota tundras under carriage is completely rusting away and it scares the hell out of me to drive my 4 year old daughter in the truck because i'm afraid something going to fall off. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2009 | 56200 | 1 | |
| We own a 2003 toyota tundra with 56,000 miles on it. upon recent state inspection our mechanic said that the frame of this truck is so badly rusted that it probably wouldn't pass inspection next year. we called toyota headquarters and were told that they are recording this information but there is a 36,000 mile, 3 year warranty on toyotas and that they could do nothing more for us. *tr | |||
| 05/18/2007 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact noticed that the main frame of the vehicle was perforated due to severe rust corrosion. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they replaced the rusted fuel tank filler neck. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on a separate occasion. the technician detected a rusted brake backing plate, and the front and rear brakes were replaced. in addition, four new tires were mounted on the vehicle. the technician was unable to perform a tire alignment due to the significant frame damage. the vin was unable to be entered into the system. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 62,000. | |||
| 07/17/2009 | 1 | ||
| My 2003 toyota tundra with only 73000+ miles on it has significant rusting in the truck bed. the truck is not used for commercial purposes and is only used for periodically carrying normal household items. there is also signs of significant rusting underneath the truck. since toyota had a recall with certain tacoma's for a similar condition, i am very concerned of the safety of this truck. *tr | |||
| 11/30/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2003 toyota tundra has serious frame rot. the paint on the frame has bubbled up as the rust has proliferated leaving the entire frame in a compromised state. the rear axle and leaf springs are completely coated in rust. driver's side rear drum brake locked up due to corrosion, which required replacing a tire and brake shoes. vehicle has been dealer serviced since day one, with the exception of oil changes. *tr | |||
| 09/27/2005 | 37488 | 1 | |
| I purchased a brand new 2003 toyota tundra pickup truck, , from a local dealer on december 2, 2002. on 9/9/05, i discovered various sections of the frame and brackets that attach to the frame had excessive corrosion. the vehicle at this time had 37,488 miles on the odometer. today the mileage is 47,569 miles and the rust condition is getting worse. i brought this condition to the service advisor at this dealership and he concurred that the vehicle had excessive corrosion. i contacted toyota customer service and spoke with a rep who gave me case number 200509090921. both the local dealership and toyota motor corp. refused to repair the excessive corrosion. due to this condition, this will continue to develop and subsequently the truck will have frame rot ,causing an unsafe condition to operate. in 2005, two independent autobody shops inspected my truck and gave me estimates to repair the rust. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 11/02/2012 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Took 2003 toyota tundra in for frame rust corrosion program 09v-444000. was told frame and other components had extensive rust and multiple 10mm holes by lead service technician at local toyota dealership. service manager explained that my 2003 toyota tundra frame was extensively rusted and unsafe to be on the road and they wanted to take my truck immediately and provide a rental car due to safety concerns. asked for a plan of action of the scope of work to be performed (corrosion compound verses frame replacement) before giving possession of vehicle. photos of 2003 toyota tundra frame, rear cross members, spare tire carrier, rear brake lines & fuel tank mounting system were taken and sent to lead service tech three states away in texas. was informed extensive frame rust exists on all components (frame, rear cross members, spare tire carrier, rear brake lines & fuel tank mounting system) but it is not covered because vehicle is no longer registered in wisconsin. purchased this 2003 toyota certified vehicle in wisconsin in april of 2010 and no information was given to me at regarding the nhtsa investigation or any rust inspections that were performed. toyota corporation refuses to repair, replace or add corrosion resistant compound to any severely affected rusted components. significant rust issues exist on this vehicle and still toyota corporation refuses to provide any documentation of their inspections. toyota corporation will not put in writing that the frame, rear cross members, spare tire carrier, rear brake lines & fuel tank mounting system is safe or road worthy. deadline for all rust repairs is december 31, 2012. toyota corporation is stalling consumers to keep from doing any repairs and leaving unsafe rusted 2003 toyota tundra's on the highways. please initiate a new nhtsa investigation regarding this matter for the safety of consumers. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 79232 | 1 | |
| My toyota had a frame recall for rusting which they fixed. now i'm being told my gas tank is rusting and needs to be replaced. toyota will fix it for 1500. 00 dollars i believe this is a safety problem and is a toyota problem. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1990 toyota 4 runner, 2003 toyota tundra, 1999 toyota sienna. consumer states rust and corrosion issues with all three vehicles *tgw the consumer stated the tailgate holders on the passenger and driver's side broke due to severe rust. the driver's side tailgate fell onto the top bumper and caused dents in the metal. *jb | |||