2001 TOYOTA Tundra

Front cross member was found to be rusted out badly.

Took my 2001 Tundra in for the frame recalls. I had 52616 miles on a garage kept truck. They said my frame would be fine and would have a CRC compound applied Apr 2012. After a few weeks I took it back in since the compound was falling off, May 2012. They reapplied the CRC. I told them I had concerns over spraying over rust, but said they were sure Toyota would stand behind it. Feb 2014 the technician made a comment about the rust and lack of compound visible. Feb 2015 the technician again said it was clear that the crc was almost gone. He made a note of it on the service report. I asked them to contact the Corp office about it. A few weeks later the dealership said that corp wouldn’t spray it again, but that the dealership would spray it. 27 June 2015 driving home from work on Interstate 41, the front strap holding the gas tank broke, mileage 58325. I got the truck to the dealership and had new straps installed. The technician said they actually had to drill and tap and mount the front strap in a different location due to severe rotting of the frame. Afterwards I found out that the straps should have been replaced during phase 2 of SSC 90. I called Toyota Corp case# 1507131315. The first case manager George said right away Toyota would do nothing for me. Then I took my truck to the gas station to fill it up for the first time. Gas started pouring out onto the ground. I basically called every day till I got Jeffery Moore as manager. He got my straps and tanks replaced but said corp wouldn’t do anything about the frame. I sent pictures and everything. Now Toyota WILL NOT respond to any of my e-mails or calls. My frame has holes that I can put my hand threw and has only 6000 miles on it since it was sprayed during the recall. I’m afraid that the gas tank will break away or the frame will snap at any time. I filed complaints with the NHTSA and the State of Wisconsin and even my State agency can’t get it resolved. Toyota refuses to respond to even them after repeated attempts. The Govt needs to make them fix this safety issue that was in the recall, not mask it. The CRC compound failed and Toyota needs to replace the frames on all these other trucks before one snaps and causes an accident. I have even contacted my local media and they too are getting the silent treatment.

Went to Toyota to discuss problem of bumper rusting out. Dealership informed me there was actually a recall on the frame underneath the truck – I never received any recall letters. After my visit to the dealer (about a week later) I received a “total frame replacement” recall letter. I took the truck in to the dealership, and was told the frame was completely rusted out, and the truck was not safe to drive. I was told it would take up to two months before they could fix it, and I would be given a rental to drive in the meantime. About a week after that, I received a phone message that the truck was OK to drive if I didn’t overload it. (It was clear Toyota didn’t want to pay for the rental.) The dealer and I also discussed the fact that my rusted out bumper was the result of the rusted out frame, and Toyota should replace it as well. When the dealer called me to bring the truck in for the frame replacement, they took pictures of the truck, the rusted bumper, etc. and said they were going to send it to Toyota. The dealer did the frame replacement, but did not fix the bumper. I have called multiple times since then, and the dealer will not speak with me about the bumper issue. I have emailed as well. I feel Toyota is remiss in not replacing the bumper as the rust is the result of the recall on the frame, which I was not notified of until long after the recall had occurred. I also feel Toyota allowed me to drive in a truck with a dangerous safety issue by 1) not notifying me of the recall, and 2) “changing their minds” because they didn’t want to pay for a rental once it was clear I would be waiting a long time before the service. As of the writing of this complaint, I still have heard nothing about the bumper replacement.

Toyota has recently been grievously irresponsible about issuing warnings and recall notices on its Toyota Tundra trucks. There is little question that a design flaw in the Tundra causes front rotors to warp very quickly, causing the truck to shudder during braking. Toyota even issued a technical service bulletin, but Toyota dealers have not alerted consumers to the problem. Hundreds, if not thousands, of Toyota owners have been told there isn

Summary of letter to Toyota:15 March 04I am writing hoping that you can provide me some resolution on a problem with my 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5. I bought the truck at Koons Toyota (Annapolis, MD) in September 2001. It has been serviced no where but a certified Toyota dealer (Koons until March 03 when I started going to Bayside Toyota in Prince Frederick, Md, because it was closer to home). I currently have a problem with my brakes which I believe is a manufacturing or design defect. Basically the brakes

Calipers and brakes are having to be redone. The initial time was at 37629 miles. Now at 80800 miles in September 2005 again the calipers and brakes are being redone. This time cost is 360.00

While I was investigating the source of the power steering rack leak under my truck, I noticed that the frame of the vehicle was very corroded in some places. I called the dearlership where truck was purchased from. The Service Manager did recognize that there may be problem with corrosion however, no action bulletins have been issued from corperate to adress this concern at the current time. I have made an appointment with the service department to inspect the vehicle’s frame for safety. The truck is a a very dependable vehicle which has been maintained & serviced at regular intervals. My concerns may be with some of the other trucks on the road with similar or worse.

The frame is severely rusted and is cracked. It can not be repaired according to the dealership. A totally new frame would have to be put under the truck.

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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

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

Consumer letter complaint regarding the air fuel sensor on the 2001 toyota tundra.*mr the manufacturer did not warranty the air fuel sensor on his v-6 engine but they warranted the v-8 engines up to 80000 miles. the consumer has had to replace the upstream and downstream sensors at his own expense. the manufacturer refused to reimburse the consumer for the repairs. *nm

Not enough space, please contact me at [xxx]. no safety defect listed. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Low mileage, two year old front tires beginning to separate at inner sidewalls, making vibrations above 50+ mph and shaking vehicle so bad almost undriveable at highway speeds. alignment shop said get them checked. re-balancing tires had no effect, moved front tires to rear then bed of truck would vibrate at speed. replace the 2 tires in question and problem resolved. had tire shop look at the tires and they found tread separation at inner sidewalls of both suspect tires. called manufactured for warranty replacement or refund and they needed a rma form filled out by an authorized dealer who sells this brand of tire before a return could be accepted. original purchase was online from walmart for pickup at local store. walmart had no record of the tire seller who supplied online walmart sales. manufacturer referred me to a 'discount tire' store locally that manufacturer had previous contact with and dealt in this brand of tire. contacted the suggested store and salesman needed to contact manufacturer first to know how to proceed. after a callback from store, salesman tried to diagnosis the tire problem over the phone without actually looking at the tires and said tires were probably out of round. i have the two tires and still pondering for a solution.

Brought my truck in with 4 wheel drive issues and broken leaf spring and they told me my frame was cracked.

I contacted toyota about rusting of my 2001 tundra with 137000 miles on it. there are holes that you can put your thumb through in the frame. toyota said there was a limited recall and it has expired. why is this not a safety recall? is there any recourse here?

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was stationary, it became rusted and severely corroded. the vehicle was taken to tnc toyota of marietta, ohio where it was treated for rust and corrosion with a spray coating per a recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 08/22/17*lj the consumer stated after the vehicle was repaired the corrosion worsened. the dealer stated since the consumer signed the completed repair order the would not be able to assist with the repair. updated 08/28/2017*js

Lower drivers side ball joint popped out going down hyway. tire ended up collapsing in on drivers fender door and broke cv shaft and twisted a arms. very dangerous. no prior sign of clunking or popping.

Ntsb: 2001 toyota tundra pickup has rusting on the under part of the vehicle. *bf the consumer bought the vehicle used and was unaware there was a recall for the underbody rusting. the consumer was informed the recall had expired. the consumer felt the manufacturer should honor the recall. *js

I purchased this vehicle new in 2000 and had the entire unit undercoated for rust protection and sound proofing. the truck has been garaged since new and since i travel for business has low mileage. this is my personal vehicle not a work truck. as time went on i began noticing the rust under the chassis and then i received a recall notice for the spare tire bracket. i found out later that toyota used the spare tire recall to understand the magnitude of the chassis rust problem. a short time later i received the recall for the chassis exchange. when i picked up the truck there was something wrong with the steering, the wheel did not return to straight after a turn. i complained that night and was told it was normal. after a few hindered miles the linkage was worn and had to be replaced. my mechanic told me the cab was not aligned to the rack when they changed the chassis. my complaint is with the rot issue. the rear axle is now rotted to a point where it is leaking though the casing, not through a seal or fitting but through the rotted metal. i do not view a rear axle as a wear/replacement part unless it is abused through the working of the truck. i am 62 years old and have been driving sine 16 and have never ever had to replace a rear axle for rot. the fact that toyota acknowledged ownership for the chassis rust tells me that they should own the axle rot as well. i have called toyota corporate with no success and am looking for some relief on this repair. toyota quoted me approximately $5000 for a new axle (parts and labor). last month i sent $1500 at the dealership to rebuild my emergency brakes in order to pass our state safety inspection. emergency brake linkage is not a wear/replacement part. your thoughts? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact observed that the front passenger side frame was deteriorated and rusted out a two inch circumference hole. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 12v345000 (structure:body), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. instead of the frame being replaced, the contact stated that it was sprayed previously with a compound. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000.

I was driving in a toyota tundra 2001 with my pregnant wife and two goats in the bed, when i drove over a small bump by a little bridge when i heard a noise and lost control off the truck almost hitting a tree. i was within a half mile from my home so when i got home i inspected the truck to find out the lower control arm broke off . if you drive the truck now it will pull the truck hard to the left and it feels like it´s about to fall apart. toyota also had a so called recall on the frames but, even still the frame is in terrible condition and they refuse to help . i´m most pissed because this happened while my wife was in the truck and we already lost one child together.

Truck has rusted holes in frame. reported to toyota, was told it was looked previously, no longer under recall. found out later was denied frame replacement to previous owner while still under recall.

Frame on my vehicle is rusted through. took to wilde toyota in west allis, wi. technician inspected frame and concluded "frame rusted thru - not safe" . no other action was taken by dealer.

The fuel tank fell out of my truck due to rust on the straps. i was told there was once a recall for this problem. i took my truck to my local garage to get it fixed because it was closer. i had tied the fuel tank to the truck to get the truck to the shop. i supplied toyota with the information and receipts. they are refusing to reimburse me.

The frame was part of a recall, now toyota refuses to fix it unless i pay them $850 for parts they need to cut off in order to replace the frame.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that he had taken his vehicle to toyota of grand rapids (2555 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49512) for nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000(structure). the contact was then informed by the mechanic that there was severe corrosion on the vehicle and that he had to seek approval from the manufacturer to have the recall repair performed. the contact was later contacted by a service advisor who informed him that the dealer would not replace the frame and that front cross member was too corroded near the front driver’s side to be placed on the lift to have the recall performed. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

My vehicle was supposed to have been repaired under a previous recall for frame rust, with a coating, but it is apparent that toyota did not repair all area's as today driving down the highway my shockmount completely rusted away, causing me to almost hit several cars, and pieces of the mount flew behind me into traffic. from the outside this truck looks to be in excellent shape, however the tow driver looked underneath and said he could not believe the rust damage. my vehicle has now been deemed unsafe and not roadworthy. my fear is how many unsuspecting owners are there that thought the recall repairs were done correctly, and could have an accident that could lead to serious injury or death if these go untreated, repaired or replaced. i was driving on the main outerbelt freeway in columbus, i-270 at 60-65 mph when the part came off.

I was driving and i heard loud noise when i hit a bump in the road, pulled over to look and saw that the right rear shock rusted through the crossmember and hit the bottom of the bed.i was driving at 35 mph when this occurred, i was able to make it home slowly,no injuries. the vehicle has 157,000 miles, now what do i do?

On 11-5-2019 i was driving my 2001 toyota tundra, down a city street at approximately 30 mph when i heard a loud snapping, breaking noise and the right front of my truck collapsed and truck veered to the right. my first instinct was that i had a blowout. there was entrance to circle k approximately 40-50 feet away. skidding along i was able to steer the truck into the driveway and off the street. when i got out to check i saw that the right front tire had collapsed under the vehicle had skidded on the tire and rim. the tire was still holding air but was scraped down to the cord. there were no potholes or any debris in the road. i had my vehicle towed to my mechanic, primarily japanese, and had it diagnosed. ball joints were completely broken and also ruining abs speed sensor and brake hose. see attached invoice. mechanic also did a diagnosis on the entire front end. on 11-14-2019 per the advice of my mechanic i had them rebuild l ball joints and lower and upper control arm. see attached invoice. i still have not replaced the r control arms which they have advised i do asap. it was extremely fortunate that myself or no one else was seriously injured. *ln vehicle was towed.*jb

Horn circuit relies on grounding (completing the circuit when horn is pressed) through steering shaft/column assembly. this connection to ground becomes unreliable as the vehicle ages leaving you with a non-functioning horn (in an emergency).

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while driving 50 mph and making a right turn, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the front passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle and was stuck on the side. the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of road. the vehicle was towed to his residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 270,000.

Lower ball joint failure drivers side wheel broke loose from lower control arm

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance at an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the frame was rusted. the contact stated that the brakes and power steering rack were rusted before and previously repaired. the contact called lia toyota of northampton (located at 280 king st, northampton, ma 01060, (413) 341-5299) and informed them of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). the vehicle was taken to dunning toyota (877-356-9318, located at 3745 jackson rd, ann arbor, mi 48103) where it was stated that the vehicle was too dangerous to be repaired due to excessive corrosion. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the dealer would not be forced to repair the vehicle if the vehicle were found to be unsafe to be repaired or driven. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

Hi, i have a 2001 tundra that the frame is shot on. i have fixed it a few times to try to keep it on the road but it just keeps getting worse and worse. its to the point where i feel its not safe to drive anymore but toyota refuses to fix it. they say it doesn't qualify for their frame recall. i find this hard to believe beings they have replaced thousands of frames for corrosion so clearly they know its an issue but yet mine doesn't qualify. the frame rusted completely in half behind the cab and i welded in a steel plate so i could drive it again. it also has large holes in various other locations of the frame as well. this is a bit ridiculous as the truck only has 135k miles on it.

My ball joints on the driver’s side wheel catastrophically failed this morning without warning (no knocking/rattling/vibration/etc.). luckily i was only going 15 mph. i am concerned that toyota is aware of an issue with the ball joints that could cause this failure without warning. i am worried for future incidents that would not be so lucky and happen on a highway going 70mph or more (which i was doing 10 minutes prior to this happening). i understand normal wear and tear but this is a sudden, catastrophic failure that is highly dangerous and likely to kill people. normal ball joint wear loosens the ball joint and makes a rattling noise, this issue binds the ball joint with no warning and breaks it off. i called toyota and was declined any information relating to trending and was told there is nothing they can do about wear and tear. this was in spite of knowledge i have of over 533,000 recalls of ball joints on similar models with similar suspensions. the toyota personnel i spoke with would not even admit to any recalls of such like incidents. toyota seemed completely unconcerned and even worried that if they provided information like this to other tundra owners that they would be "liable" and expected to pay to have them fixed. it seemed toyota was happy to sit by and watch the next wheel go flying off their tundras/sequoias (and potential fatality) at the risk of having to communicate an issue to customers. i would have loved to know there could have been an existing ball joint issue, i would have performed a pm on mine!

Bought truck new in 8/2001. brought truck to dealer when it was recalled for rust in 2012 and was told rust wasn't bad enough to do anything. brought truck back to dealer multiple times after 2012 (last in 11/18) and was told everything was fine on each occasion. in 8/2019 i heard a squeak from undercarriage and when i looked, the spare tire crossmember was hanging down and the right side upper shock mount was completely rusted through and the top of the shock was rubbing against the bottom of the truck bed (top shock mount was completely rusted away). local service center told me to remove the shock and spare tire for safety. this rust is limited to the upper shock mount and the crossmember holding the spare tire. other crossmembers and frame rails are all stable with only the amount of surface rust expected on a 18 year old vehicle. i do not believe that the dealer did a thorough exam of the truck in 2012, 2018 or other visits i made when i prompted them to check the rust as it related to the recall. i was told that since the campaign for rust was over they couldn't do anything. based on the fact of only 2-3 areas of catastrophic rust on the frame and components while the rest of the frame and chassis is wearing appropriately i believe that this is a safety issue that should be re-instated - obvious factory defect - no corrosion inhibited applied. the vehicle is still mechanically perfect but the falling spare tire and broken suspension can cause an accident or injury that could be prevented with a recall. i believe that the toyota dealer did not do a thorough inspection. i also question why i have seen multiple instances of individuals with similar problems who were given anti-corrosion treatment or other efforts made to stop the rust from getting worse - but nothing was done by toyota to mitigate this problem before it got to this catastrophic level.

The lower ball joints on these first generation tundras are all prone to early failure when using any other brand than oem. i have talked to dozens of first gen owners and all agree the lower ball joints on the trucks are a huge weak point. i had my driver's side front wheel come off of my truck while turning down a street in a busy intersection, causing extensive damage to my tundra. the wheel went about 50 feet and stopped by colliding with a parked car. the suspension of my truck also caused damage to the road.

There was a safety recall issued for corrosion/rusted frames on 2000-2001 toyota tundras in what toyota defined as severe cold weather states. iowa was not included. why? we have a 2001 toyota tundra with only 120,000+miles on it that now has a rusted out whole the size of my fist in its frame. i do not have a photo to attach, but can get one if need be. we've talked to the dealer and toyota customer service, they won't do anything about it. toyota customer service looked up the vin and said it wasn't part of the recall. why? iowa is a cold weather state! this truck came thru princeton in. how come toyota gets to decide what states the recall applies to? according to the tundra recall blog, https://www.tundras.com/threads/2000-tundra-frame-replacement.7215/, they are still fixing trucks in new york as of 2018. doesn't iowa count? how many other trucks are out there on our highways with the same issue? *js *tt “parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”*jb

Front lower left ball joint broke at 40 mph while crossing rr tracks.the tire/hub completely tore loose tearing off brake line.and just luckily avoided a deadly head-on collision.this is the most dangerous vehicle i have ever owned.this problem must be addressed.my problem is l also own a 2001 toyota sequoia which has the same front ball joints.this is total bull. i would had sent a picture,but the truck left the scene on a flat bed trailer.

Frame rot holes and parts of frame rotted thu also power sterring rack and all lines leaking thu pump ran out of fluid also the frame on drivers side at ft mount for step rail holes right thu frame and at front le4ft frome ral hole big hole

I have only owned this vehicle for 6 months. on 8/18/18 the control arm on the passenger side fell off, i had the truck towed by aaa to a local repair shop. after examining the vehicle, the mechanic stated that the driver side control arm was also ready to fall off but the bigger problem is that the frame is rotted, holes everywhere and the vehicle is not safe to drive. i inquired at lynch toyota about a remedy through the frame recall and they informed me that there was a prevention spray done in 2014 at westbrook toyota - which makes this worse, because there shouldn't be any rot/corrosion if the spray was effective. i called toyota corporate to ask about a remedy and they refused, stating that a guarantee of the spray was only for 12 months after the (ineffective) spray was applied and after that the customer is on their own. i did not own the vehicle at the time so i don't know if problems were noticed within 12 months after the spray, but clearly the spray didn't work since 4 years later the frame is rotted to the point of being unsafe.

December 2017 - shop informed me of serious frame corrosion/perforation, i called toyota corp. was told to take to dealer for inspection. dealer inspected march 2018 informed me not to drive vehicle as the frame was unsafe. dealer would not release vehicle to me without me signing their form about unsafe vehicle. i phoned toyota corp. and was told no assistance was available. how is this possible / legit? the main frame has failed on the vehicle - and company not responsible for design and production/alloy errors?

Vehicle frame has sufficient rust including holes in the frame. there were two recalls dealing with this rust issue, neither fixed the problem. this has been an on going issue for toyota including class action lawsuits - but those didn't include 2001 tundra. i have contacted the dealership where purchased new, the dealership that undercoated over top of the rust (second recall - had there been holes in the frame 10mm or large, they said they would have replaced the frame at that time. but they were not allowed to bead blast or wire brush which most likely were have products several hole greater then 10mm), and toyota headquarters. because the recalls were closed, they all said there is nothing they are willing to do. the vehicle is not safe to drive and frame replacement is estimated to be $15,000 which is more then the vehicle is worth. i also don't want to sell a vehicle that isn't safe to drive.

The seatbelt on the passenger side front seat will no longer latch. this happens at any time the passenger tries to buckle up. the issue is with the catch and not the buckle. there is no damage to the exterior of the catch and when you stick the buckle inside, it simply will not catch to lock the buckle in place.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. upon inspection, it was discovered that the subframe sustained severe rusting and corrosion. the vehicle was taken to curry toyota (832 straits turnpike, watertown, ct) who confirmed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). due to the severe rusting of the subframe, the recall remedy could not be performed. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was 102,000.

My 2001 toyota tundda was part of the frame service campaign. upon receiving notice i immediately scheduled an inspection and my frame was coated in the protective coating supplied by toyota at the toyota dealer i purchased the truck from. in the years to come that coating would fall off and my truck frame would continue to rust. in august of 2018 i took it to my local toyota dealer for inspection who said a hole has rusted in the frame near the gas tank. they also informed me that toyota will not do anything to correct her problem since the program had expired. i received this same information from the dealer i bought it from and toyota corporate. in addition to the hole in the frame both power steering lines rusted through and so did the power steering rack. toyota’s attempt at fixing the problem failed and now i’m stuck with a truck that has a compromised frame. i do not feel safe putting myself or my family in this vehicle as it won’t be as strong in the event of a crash and keeping the vehicle will only result in further deterioration of the frame. toyota needs to make this right and either buy the truck back or fix the frame and they need to do this for al affected vehicles.

We have a toyota tundra 2001 went to get it inspected and it failed due to the frame being rusted we then called toyota customer service and they told us they couldn't do anything even though it frame was recalled we told them we didn't get any recall letter so we are just finding out about all this they said it was because there was a hole in the frame well we couldn't fix it any sooner because we didn't know it was recalled

2001 toyota tundra. frame rusted out. 194,000 miles. installed new exhaust system in fall 2017. frame was ok had some surface rust. on memorial day i installed new caliper, rotor, & shoes. at that time i could see the frame was bad, i could put finger through the frame. truck unsafe to drive.

2001 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to broken cross member. *ld the consumer stated the spare tire mount fell off,the rear shock top failed and the crossmember failure caused the brake line to fail. updated 11/08/2017*js

2001 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to excessive corrosion of the frame and suspension components. *ld *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while checking underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed severe rust where the leaf spring shackles were located near the fuel tank. the contact drove the vehicle to tansky motors toyota in logan, ohio and was advised not to haul anything on the vehicle because the frame could fracture. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact stated that the manufacturer sent a notification to have the vehicle evaluated at don woods toyota in athens, ohio. the don woods dealer determined that the frame was ok. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 177,000. ...updated 10/19/17 *bf the consumer stated the dealer rust proofed the vehicle. updated 10/26/2017*js

There was a recall on 2000- 2003 tundra frames & brake lines i contacted toyota that frame was rusted & unsafe . toyota first asked if i wanted a buy back or a replacement on frame of truck . i asked for further details on both , they take all my information & opened a case with # [xxx] they informed me a case manager would be in contact with me . within 72 hours i was contacted by case manager [xxx] captain who informed me that the frame was treated with corrosion resistant compound & there was nothing else toyota would do for me . i don't understand how they can say they treated the frame & its rotted out ! there is no rust on any of the body parts of this truck . now i have a truck with a good body , motor , & trans that is not safe to drive cause the frame is rotted out . i did forget to ask toyota if they would reimburse me for the brake lines i paid to have replaced even though they were on recall also . i hope with the help of nhtsa that toyota will have to honor the recall on my truck . thank you for your help in this matter . sincerely [xxx]email [xxx] ph # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Summary: purchased 2001 toyota tundra in april 2015 from faulkner buick gmc of west chester pa.april 2015 the dealer passed inspection while active recalls on frame corrosion were not complete,corroded frame present.per current inspection fail-3-2016-this should never have been passed in 2015 by dealer. faulkner buick gmc of west chester pa, 705 autopark blvd,west chester, pa 19382 1.the prior used car dealer passed inspection 2015,should have failed for rotted frame (legal issue);2.prior owner,used car dealer-ignored all past/current frame recalls;3.purchased truck 4-2015;4.fail inspection-rotted frame 3-2016;5. tricounty toyota,limerick, pa,3/15/16 - they told my son its not rotted enough, drive a few months and see if its worse (even though there is an active recall now.;6.went to conicelli toyota - conshohocken,pa march17, 2016 - very helpful in testing the corrosion, they agree its rotted thru, no way to fix other than complete replacement of frame, several tests and pics given to toyota "field rep." one month later determines that toyota will not fix entire frame, only the small portion currently under the active recall (however, the dealer says they cant fix nor pass inspection because the rest of frame is still rotted - catch 22). toyota now refuses to fix the entire frame - even though through prior recalls they should have done anyway. they cannot fix the portion of frame under current recall due to remaining corrosion. i have passes onto corporate toyota case#1604132198, however attempts to discuss were dismissed. desired outcome:1.since toyota should be obligated to fix current frame part, i demand that they should have to fix the remaining frame as they originally claimed the entire frame to be defective.2.used car dealer faulkner of west chester pa should be held accountable for passing state inspection w/ recalls outstanding,unsafe sold to my son.

Takata recall is this vehicle involved with the latest airbag recall?

Purchased 2001 toyota tundra in april 2015 from faulkner buick gmc of west chester pa.april 2015 the dealer passed inspection while active recalls on frame corrosion were not complete,corroded frame present.per current inspection fail-3-2016-this should never have been passed in 2015 by dealer. faulkner buick gmc of west chester pa, 705 autopark blvd,west chester, pa 19382 1.the prior used car dealer passed inspection 2015,should have failed for rotted frame (legal issue);2.prior owner,used car dealer-ignored all past/current frame recalls;3.purchased truck 4-2015;4.fail inspection-rotted frame 3-2016;5. tricounty toyota,limerick, pa,3/15/16 - they told my son its not rotted enough, drive a few months and see if its worse (even though there is an active recall now.;6.went to conicelli toyota - conshohocken,pa march17, 2016 - very helpful in testing the corrosion, they agree its rotted thru, no way to fix other than complete replacement of frame, several tests and pics given to toyota "field rep." one month later determines that toyota will not fix entire frame, only the small portion currently under the active recall (however, the dealer says they cant fix nor pass inspection because the rest of frame is still rotted - catch 22). toyota now refuses to fix the entire frame - even though through prior recalls they should have done anyway. they cannot fix the portion of frame under current recall due to remaining corrosion. i have passes onto corporate toyota case#1604132198, however attempts to discuss were dismissed. desired outcome:1.since toyota should be obligated to fix current frame part, i demand that they should have to fix the remaining frame as they originally claimed the entire frame to be defective.2.used car dealer faulkner of west chester pa should be held accountable for passing state inspection w/ recalls outstanding,unsafe sold to my son.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the frame was rusted out without warning. the dealer repaired the vehicle four years ago and stated that nothing could be done for the recent failure. the manufacturer stated that the frame was already sprayed, so nothing could be done. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while driving 65 mph, the driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. in addition, the vehicle slid 100 feet into the median after the failure. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side upper ball joint fractured, which resulted in the driver side wheel detaching. the a arm, rim, tire, calipers, and upper ball joint needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 05v22500 (suspension), but the vin was excluded. the failure mileage was approximately 268,000.

In 2010 toyota had a recall on the frame and spare tire holder resulting in the spare tire coming off and causing accidents. i was notified by mail to get the frame/cross member checked by the closest dealer possible. so i set up an appointment with johnson city toyota in tennessee and when the part would arrive they would call me. i never got the phone call so after two months of waiting i called the dealership and they had told me the recall has expired and i'm out of luck. i had bought the 2001 tundra in july 11, 2011 so i really didn't have much time from the get go and wasn't told about the recall when i bought the truck from an individual seller,"might fault" for not going over the whole thing anyway, but my problem is that the frame and the spare tire holder is an accident waiting to happen. so i had called corporate in 2012, and today with a very disappointing answer twice that the recall is no longer available and that they can not help me. my case number with toyota corporate is 1601253399 from today but i do not have the case number from the 2012 call. also i have a friend that has a 2002 tacoma that was also recalled for the same reason and his frame had gotten replaced in july 2013 at jim barkley toyota in asheville,north carolina which goes completely against what i'm being told. i hope that this is the info that you need but please contact me if pictures are needed or with any details. i hope your the right people that can help me, if not can you send me to the right direction. i have no where to turn and my hand are tied, but thank you very much for your time *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while driving less than 5 mph, there was an abnormal noise heard on the front driver side of the vehicle. the front driver side lower ball joint fractured without warning and caused the contact to coast the vehicle off the road. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the approximate failure mileage was 304,000.

The l/f lower ball joint broke while vehicle was being driven, causing a great deal of collateral damage to the following components which need to be repaired and replaced: l/f lower ball joint; l/f knuckle popped out from upper ball joint; rack pinion assembly bind and twisted when left front collapsed; l/f axle shaft popped out and grease out; l/f caliper hose broken; alignment needed as part of repair. due to failure of l/f ball joint, service tech recommends replacing r/f lower ball joint to avoid another catastrophic failure and danger of injury due to auto crash. fortunately, the ball joint and all other damage did not occur until driver had exited interstate and was just pulling into a parking lot, otherwise, a serious crash could have ensued with injury to driver. there was no warning with this ball joint failure, truck handled normally until abrupt failure in parking lot. expense to repair nearly $5000.

Addendum to reference number 10785255 on 1/7/16, chris adamos [operations manager] called from toyota headquarters due to my ongoing concerns oft rust perforation compromising my frame, making it unsafe. i explained that i am concerned that 1) the crc intervention [proposed by toyota] did not remedy a problem [that had been identified by toyota], 2) thus the problem remains unresolved, and 3) safety issues continue to exist and that the frame is actually worse than it had been when inspected in 2012. chris stated, “the crc was not meant to remedy the problem, it was meant to mitigate the problem.” he explained that, when the 2012 recall inspections occurred, “if a frame was perforated, it was replaced. if there was no perforation, the crc would be applied and that may help for 6 months, a year, or 3 years in your case, but it was applied with the thought that it would eventually fail.” i explained that was not my understanding of the crc’s role when the dealer discussed the plan in 2012. i had been made to believe that the crc was to prevent any further corrosion which would compromise the frame’s integrity. i explained that had i known the crc was only “band-aiding” the problem, i would have sold the truck in 2012. now, the vehicle cannot pass an inspection which is needed to be sold, nor would i want to sell the vehicle to others because it is unsafe. chris acknowledged that owners who received frame replacements had the problem resolved. he also acknowledged toyota was aware that the crc intervention would be ineffective for the frames that passed the initial 2012 inspection. they knew those frames would fail, thus those owners safety issues were not resolved, but simply postponed until the campaign expired, leaving these customers with no alternatives.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refused to provide any assistance or approve the frame replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 170,000. updated 02/10/16*lj ...updated 02/19/16 *bf consumer took the vehicle to dealer (4/19/12) updated 05/18/18*jb

The frame on my 2001 toyota tundra was coated with a corrosive resistant compound [crc] per bill kidd toyota dealer in 2012 due to "safety recall bod & 90m & service campaign aof." in 2015, priority toyota [va] stated my frame had rust perforations & needed a full frame replacement. priority told me to contact toyota headquarters asap to explain the dangerousness of the vehicle's compromised structure. my case manager at headquarters, autumn, & another representative [erica] informed me that toyota won't offer an out of warranty assistance nor a "good will gesture." both explained that headquarters has approved frame replacements after the service campaign's expiration based on the following: repair costs [i was told repairs on my tundra were considered 'extensive,'] age/mileage, customer loyalty and service records. i was denied a full frame replacement; however, i'm in contact with another toy consumer who experienced a similar issue with a 2001 tundra with approx the same mileage who had the frame replaced this year. when i shared these concerns with headquarter’s supervisor, jessie haywood, he stated: "the crc has not been effective and something should be done about it" as he is aware of hundreds of tundra, sequoia, and tacoma customers who have experienced rust perforation on the frames despite the crc application. mr. haywood recommended that i contact the nhtsa re my safety concerns as well as my report that toyota has offered "secret warranties" to some consumers but not others. he reported "this is illegal" & "toyota would be fined millions of dollars if this is the case." there are hundreds of toyota owners driving vehicles with unsafe frames due to "severe corrosion" as described by toyota itself. during inspections, these vehicles have snapped on the lift.the consumers need your assistance as do the innocent bystanders who share the same roadways.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal banging noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear cross member was completely corroded and the rear shock was fractured. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under an unknown manufacturer customer satisfaction campaign in which the vehicle was treated for rust. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 164,000.

Took my 2001 tundra in for the frame recalls. i had 52616 miles on a garage kept truck. they said my frame would be fine and would have a crc compound applied apr 2012. after a few weeks i took it back in since the compound was falling off, may 2012. they reapplied the crc. i told them i had concerns over spraying over rust, but said they were sure toyota would stand behind it. feb 2014 the technician made a comment about the rust and lack of compound visible. feb 2015 the technician again said it was clear that the crc was almost gone. he made a note of it on the service report. i asked them to contact the corp office about it. a few weeks later the dealership said that corp wouldn't spray it again, but that the dealership would spray it. 27 june 2015 driving home from work on interstate 41, the front strap holding the gas tank broke, mileage 58325. i got the truck to the dealership and had new straps installed. the technician said they actually had to drill and tap and mount the front strap in a different location due to severe rotting of the frame. afterwards i found out that the straps should have been replaced during phase 2 of ssc 90. i called toyota corp case# 1507131315. the first case manager george said right away toyota would do nothing for me. then i took my truck to the gas station to fill it up for the first time. gas started pouring out onto the ground. i basically called every day till i got jeffery moore as manager. he got my straps and tanks replaced but said corp wouldn't do anything about the frame. i sent pictures and everything. now toyota will not respond to any of my e-mails or calls . my frame has holes that i can put my hand threw and has only 6000 miles on it since it was sprayed. i'm afraid that the gas will brake away or the frame will snap at any time. the govt needs to make them fix this safety issue that was in the recall, not mask it.

Took car to dealer for frame recall. they said frame was fine and just needed a rear cross member. they also said they will clean all rust off frame and put protective coating on it. indeed they did but did not clean any rust off. and that means this undercoating will be off in less then 6 months. where there was heavy rust scaling and all other rust. they just sprayed over the top of the rust and missed many spots. when i got home and inspected. there are holes in the frame i can stick my hand in. i am dumb founded how this was missed. or maybe it was ment to be missed because they did not want to replace the frame. frame needs to be replaced under recall plane and simple. the pictures tell the whole story. the frame is 100% clearly without a doubt rotted through. the body on the truck is near mint with no rot or rust. and just a few little dings. toyota needs to follow through on the recall in place. very disappointed in metro toyota of cleveland.

The toyota safety recall work done in 2012 to treated my vehicles frame to prevent rust perforation has failed. during nh state inspection areas where the frame had rusted through were identified. these areas had been treated under toyota's guidance and at their expense. due to frame rust perforation, and rust issues identified below my vehicle would not pass inspection. toyota of portsmouth, where the initial recall work was initiated, and toyota motor sales have both denied to remedy this situation. many other 2001 toyota tundra owners were provided complete frame replacements. i was provided with a rust treatment that has failed to correct this safety issue. the state inspection was requested by me prior to spending $2,776 (and up to $5,000 or more if internal parts were damaged) to replace a rusted through and leaking rear differential case that could have seized up at highway speeds if i had not noticed the leak. this inspection also identified for the second time a rusted through and leaking exhaust manifolds (the left manifold was "starting" to leak on 09/16/2014 when the truck last passed inspection. i heard the ticking sound, characteristic of this leak, since the vehicle was under warranty and told it was normal. the body and bed of my truck was determined by a local body shop to be in good condition with minimal rust. this was determined by visual inspection and the condition of the lower portions of the doors which are frequently a trouble spot in states where road salt is used and the first locations where rust (body rot) appears. toyota has failed to provide adequate corrosion protection on the frame and rear differential of my truck and created serious safety issues. the frame rust treatment toyota used on my truck did not work. i do not understand why they have declined to remedy this situation. they have replaced many frames for others.

After having tires placed on 2001 tundra, the mechanic & his supervisor advised me to go to nearby toyota dealer due to concerns of rust compromising frame. [in april 2012, the frame received a corrosive resistant compound due to safety recall 90m as toyota did not feel the frame qualified for a full frame replacement. i was informed that crc would prevent the rusting that initiated the recall]. upon arriving at the toy dealer, the staff immediately requested an inspection as they had several incidences of owners complaining of crc's failure to prevent rusting. the inspector located a hole on the frame's front passenger side. i was advised to contact toy headquarters asap as the frame could fold up upon myself & passengers in a collision. i contacted toy headquarters on 8/12/15 and spoke with shae and then adrina, who ultimately assigned me to case manager, autumn. when autumn contacted me 2 days later, she informed me that i "had participated in the campaign in april 2012 and this campaign expired in december 2012." she explained that "once the campaign has expired, the frame is not covered." she explained toyota would do nothing to assist further. i explained that toy's crc "remedy" had failed to stop the rust issue which initiated the odi investigation and subsequent recall. the crc had only managed to mask the problem until the "campaign" expired and toyota was no longer legally obligated to address the still-existing problem. research informed me that myself and hundreds of other 2000-2003 tundra owners experienced continued frame deterioration despite the applied crc. thus there are potentially thousands of tundras on the road which are risking the safety of owners and other drivers simply because toyota can say they "addressed" the problem even though the intervention failed to fix the issue. i hope nhtsa will consider re-opening an investigation.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the secondary hood release-lever fractured due to corrosion, which made it difficult to open the hood. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was advised that the part needed was discontinued. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the rear driver side subframe perforated due to excessive corrosion. in 2012, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (suspension); however, the failure recurred. the remedy consisted of spraying a corrosion protector onto the entire frame, which failed to prevent the subframe corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 370,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 toyota tundra. while at a complete stop, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle traveling approximately 45 mph. the frontal air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. both drivers were transported to the hospital by ambulance. a police report was filed. the contact had to stay in the hospital for three days. the contact received cardiac impact with the steering wheel because the air bag did not deploy. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. updated 11/12/15*lj updated 1/4/2015 *js

I left my driveway to do some errands and when i returned i thought someone had thrown an old tire on my property. to my dismay i quickly realized it was my spare tire with the rotted hoist still frozen to the inside of the rim. i had already taken my truck to a dealer for under carriage rotting recall. thank god this didn't happen at any other time, it could have killed people. i do a lot of highway driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while driving approximately 5 mph, the front passenger side wheel detached from the axle and caused the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the lower ball joint on the front passenger side failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

On april 11 2013 i purchased a 2001 toyota tundra. months later while checking the tire pressures at a gas station, i was shocked to notice that there was a hole in the frame about two inches across. i called my nearest toyota dealer, woburn foreign motors, and spoke with nicole who ran the vin number and told me that jaffarian toyota in haverhill had inspected the truck on 20 april 2012. therefore, they would not look at my truck. next, i called jaffarian and explained that the frame looked to me as if it could snap in half, and that i could not see how that much rust could occur from when they inspected it. the service technician then said that if they had inspected and passed the truck then they would have applied a preservative undercoating to the frame. i pointed out there was no such paint or undercoating anywhere to be seen on the frame. he tried to get me back on the recall list, but found out that he could not. being my only vehicle for use to make a living, i continued to drive the truck until 11 april 2015, when the frame snapped in half as i was entering my driveway. i had been on interstate 95 at 65 mph only minutes earlier, when i expect the vehicle would have lost control and probably rolled over had the frame snapped then. if the vehicle was indeed inspected, then it seems evident that the inspector was negligent in his duties and passed the vehicle knowing that it had severe and dangerous corrosion to its chassis. under these circumstances, i have contacted toyota motor corporation and have asked them to cover the cost of towing my truck to a dealer, and repairing it to a safe, roadworthy condition under the terms of their original recall and they have refused. any help you can give to resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated. *tr

I purchased the vehicle in october 2014 and was informed about a frame corrosion issue causing failures and failure to pass vt state inspections by a family friend in january. i contacted toyota and provided [xxx], the customer service representative with all vin information. he looked up service records and informed me that the vehicle had a corrosion application applied in 2010 under the previous owner and there was nothing further required. under the recall action that was all required based i my vin number. i did ask if it had issues discovered what was i to do, [xxx] told me to contact toyota again if that occurred. i took the vehicle to be inspected on 27 march, 2015 at groton garage, in groton vt and the owner [xxx]. contacted me to inform me that it could not be inspected due to multiple frame corrosion issues that are failures. he also knew of the recall issue for frame corrosion and failure and told me to contact toyota again. on 30 march i spoke with [xxx] who took the information update the data under case # 1503303884 and told me a specialist dealing with this high profile issue would contact me within 1 business day. i was contacted the next day by thorn who pulled up my information and informed me that toyota had completed the frame application in 2010 and that is all that is required by toyota to be completed by recall action b0d. i informed him that the vehicle could not be inspected after just purchasing due to the frame being corroded and he stated toyota recall action was not responsible for this issue with my vehicle. i disagree and currently own a 2013 rav and would never had purchased a tundra if i would have known about this frame issue. as a recent retired active duty member, i feel that customer service and taking care of known issue is the responsibility of toyota not those who purchased the vehicles unknowingly. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) and the dealer sprayed the cross member with a corrosion protection compound. the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they refused to repair the vehicle under the recall. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. the details of the repairs were unavailable. the failure mileage was 180,000.

Spare tire holder rusted & spare tire flew off into traffic. this is a safety issue. *tr

The frame is the first mentioned in recall with supplemental conditions..... my vehicle was diagnost with perforation in said frame but was told it didnt me supplemental conditions. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the cross member was sprayed with a corrosion protection compound according to nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure); however, the coating was deteriorating. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 108,000. updated 3/30/15*cn the consumer stated the crossmember was replaced and the frame was sprayed. updated 7/8/2015 *js

Both low beam headlights went out simultaneously. safety driving lights also did not work. high beam headlights did work. troubleshooting revealed that both sylvania silverstar 9033/hb2 h4 light bulbs burned out simultaneously. the headlight bulbs are dangerous and should be recalled asap. having both headlights burn out at the same time in inexcusable! it nearly caused me to crash at high speed. had to drive home using my high beams and fog lights. *tr

You might be curious to know that the frame recall that toyota had and that ended in 2012 is recurring on the toyotas again. i had mine checked in 2012 and was told it was fine but they were going to under coat it in order to prevent it from happening in the future. i went to have it inspected last week for them to tell me that the frame is soft and rusted through with a hole, in the exact spot the recall was referring to. i brought it to the toyota dealership who did the under coating to begin with just for them to confirm that the hole was there, the rust was occurring but the recall had ended in 2012 and they can no longer help us. in turn they told us to contact toyota corporation, which we did, and they told us they can not help us either because the recall had ended. the representative on the phone agreed with us but said the corporation wouldn't allow him to do anything. so, end result is we are stuck with a truck that had a frame "fixed" but is now doing the same thing it did before but the toyota dealership won't honor it, nor will the corporation. i should add when i contacted the dealership in regards to this one of the first things the technician said to me was that i wasn't the first one to come back with a rusted frame. very shady and unreliable. i would hope that toyota would honor their recalls that were previously fixed but apparently that's not the case. *tr

On 11//18/0/01irc'd a recall for excessive corrosion of the rear cross member. in 10/2012,i was informed that the truck frame passed inspection and was good.they did replace two gas tank straps and told me the undercoating that should be sprayed on it as part of the recall was not available.i never received any addition correspondence regarding the undercoating.on 12/23,14 i took my truck to tj toyota for a trailer light whip repair. at that time, the mechanic had me look at the frame rail.it is rusted so bad i could see right through the rail.the connection of this rail to the frame has excessive scaling.the truck was due for an inspection at the end of the month, and i was told they would not do an inspection.the mechanic continued to tell me he felt the truck was "junk" unsuitable for towing anything.i called 1-800-331-4331 at toyota and spoke with [xxx], [xxx] and [xxx]. [xxx] processed a conference call with herself, [xxx] at tj toyota and me. [xxx] told me to take the truck back to tj toyota to redo the frame inspection and if it failed, toyota would replace the frame. however, [xxx], from tj toyota stated it is not corroded on the frame but it is on the rail connecting to the frame. i asked what they would for me and he stated, spray it with undercoating. i asked what that would do for the truck and [xxx] stated nothing?. nnyroads are salted heavily.if this vehicle was never undercoated or protected for rust, the fact that the rails are rusted is due to not being prepared for driving in nnywinter.i find it difficult to believe that in 2012 my truck frame and under carriage was in as good a condition as the inspection dictated.if in two years a toyota truck frame goes from good to junk, there is a problem some place. i believe not undercoating the vehicle led to the rust problems and the result of the inspection in 2012 was incorrect. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My power steering started making a noise and the steering became difficult. upon checking my power steering fluid and adding some there was improvement, but i noticed i was leaking power steering fluid. i took the truck to a local mechanic and found out that the rust on the underneath of the truck was so significant and that a hole had actually rusted through causing the leakage of power steering fluid. i had to have the entire rack and pinion replaced. the mechanic notified me and actually showed me all of the rust concerns. there is significant rust on the frame and other hardware parts on the underneath of the truck. toyota notified me of 2011 that there were some concerns and request i go to the dealership to have a compound placed on the frame to prevent further rusting. i did complete this as requested, however the mechanic showed me that the compound looked like it was sporadically placed and that it basically did no good. the rust issue is significant. i contacted toyota once i knew the issue was rust related and after talking with a couple of people i spoke with someone at headquarters. he basically told me that he could not do anything for me unless toyota issued another frame recall. he said the company was considering it, but no issue has came out. i then stated that it sounds like toyota knows that there is an issue, but is not sure if they want to own up to it and address it. this was not denied by the representative i was speaking with. in addition to the frame rust, there are other hardware rust issue that are of safety concern. any line that carries fluid underneath the truck is in danger of rusting through. also, there is a steering mechanism with significant rust and if for some reason the bolts completely rust off then i lose control of all steering. thank you for listening to my concerns. *tr

The gear shift lever housing broke while shifting from drive to park. fortunately i was in a parking lot and not someplace where i would cause a safety issue. i was unable to shift until i took apart the plastic covers and figured out how to work the shift linkage manually. the shifter housing piece appears to be a fairly thin piece of cast aluminum and broke in several spots. a search on the internet shows that this is a fairly common occurrence. *tr

I purchased a 2001 toyota tundra extended cab pick up truck new in feb. 2001. the vehicle was serviced at a toyota dealership for years. on dec. 11, 2011 i received a recall notice from toyota (ssc 90m) regarding severe corrosion of the rear cross-member. on feb. 18, 2012 the truck was serviced at koons toyota in westminster, md. at that time an inspection was completed and the paper work i was given indicated the following; "inspect, remove rust & clean frame, no rust ex spec, apply crc. the truck was back at the same dealership in 2013 for a routine oil change and no mention of rust was made by the service department. in oct. 2014 the vehicle was serviced at a certified automobile repair station. at this time i was informed the mechanic that my frame was badly rusted. i have contacted toyota and they will only say the "campaign" on my vehicle is over. although i realize recall ssc 90m ended in 2012 i believe that my frame was rusted in feb. 2012 when the vehicle was at a toyota dealership and should have been fixed at that time. i base this on the opinion of 2 certified auto mechanics and 1 certified auto body repairman. all 3 inspected my vehicle and our of the opinion that the amount of rust on the frame could not have occurred from 2012 to 2014. they advise the frame would have had to have been rusting in feb. 2012, before the recall ended. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that in january 2012 the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected for frame corrosion. after inspecting the vehicle the mechanic determined that the frame did not need to be repaired or replaced and sprayed the frame with an anti corrosion substance crc. in october 2014 the vehicle failed an inspection due to a perforated sub frame caused by corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin number was not available. the failure mileage was 187,000.

I had just picked up the truck from kings toyota, after they had put a new frame on the tundra; was driving approximately 6 miles when i had to use force to steer vehicle. i pulled into my driveway and looked under my truck. my rack was so corroded. there were holes with leaks throughout, but one hole about the size of a pencil. took truck back to dealer (very angry), where they said i needed a new rack. it was beyond repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the frame was corroded and caused the protective coating to chip off. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 122,000. updated 01/07/14*lj

Was hit head on and air bags did not deploy. *tr

Accelerating on an on-ramp to go on the freeway, a massive bump was felt. i lost control of the car using momentum and difficult steering to get me to the side of the freeway. i discovered the wheel was disengaged and was only attached by the brake line. mechanic inspected the damage and said the ball joint broke off causing the wheel to be disengaged. *tr

My power steering blew out. it began squealing very loudly and losing fluid rapidly. i have had this truck 7-8 years and never had an issue with the steering. today, a mechanic tells me it's rusted out and i need a new power steering rack, pressure line and bushings. this problem is very similar (identical...) to issues i've read before concerning the tundra and the recall of the rusted frame. on 1/4/2013 @ 158,495 miles, i had rohrich toyota address the recall for the frame rust corrosion. the current power steering issue may very well be related to the rust issue that lead to the 2012 recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was being serviced at an independent repair facility, the mechanic noticed that the entire frame was severely corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to provide a remedy. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000.

Truck was parked in the drive when i noticed that a strap was dangling and what looked to be the tank was hanging a little low. after checking under-neath the truck i found that the one of the straps had broken, rusted at the bolt site and was no longer holding the tank up. *tr

While traveling very slowly down a smooth, dry dirt road my driver's side lower ball joint snapped. luckily i wasn't going fast in traffic. the truck is at a repair shop right now. i contacted toyota's customer service, but haven't gotten a reply. on toyota's offical web site i entered my vin to search for outstaning recalls and got this answer, " there are no open safety recalls or special service campaigns for your vehicle." after an internet search, i learned very quickly that this is common with first generation tundras. why on earth hasn't toyota addressed this issue. i'm very thankful that i was going slow and nobody was hurt or killed. with the number driver's side lower ball joint failures being reported, there are surely that many more that are not being reported. how can toyota legally not admit there is a flaw and make these trucks safe for it's customers to drive?

2001 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to vehicle frame rust recall. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was known for having defective steel used for the frames that was prone to premature rust. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they kept the vehicle for a week, during which they had a secondary contractor apply a rust proofing material to the frame. when the vehicle was returned to the consumer, he was informed he would never have to worry about the frame rusting again. recently, he had the tire replaced and while on the hoist, he realized there was rust appearing in spots everywhere on the frame, including where the metal straps were holding the gas tank to the frame. he immediately took the vehicle back to the dealer, where they inspected it and took many photos. the service manager informed the consumer the truck frame definitely needed to re-done, but it wasn't his decision. a toyota representative informed consumer, they were no longer participating in the recall, as it had ended. the consumer tried to explain, the previous repair, made the problem worse instead of better. *jb

Tl* the owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving downhill at approximately 30 mph on a mountainous road, the brakes were depressed and pulsated abnormally as the front end of the vehicle began to vibrate violently. the failure only recurred when the contact was driving downhill in combination to the brake pedal being engaged. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the rotors and calipers would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

I took my car back to titus will toyota in tacoma, wa. there is a recall for frame damage. they told me my vehicle did not have the problem. i then took it to my local mechanic a few weeks later for other work. he informed me that my skid plate was loose and could not be re-connected because the holes for the screws in the frame are rusted out. this is what the recall is about. so the dealer tried to not do the recall because it is expensive. meanwhile my truck needs the frame replaced as the recall specified. my truck lived in duluth mn, for 12 years. *tr

The vehicle was recalled for corrosion ,frame .cross member and gas tank straps were replaced in august 2012 03/16/2014 the gas tank leaked approx. 15 gallons of gas in my attached garage the gas tank was perforated in three spot underneath the new tank straps this vehicle has 85000 miles on it and i believe this issue could have been resolved without endangering people in this manner. also now the rear differential housing is corroded so bad it is leaking gear oil in several places and i am afraid of catastrophic failure. *tr

Originally brought the 2001 tundra in for frame recall, suspecting it needed to be replaced under the toyota recall coverage to toyota of scranton. the dealership service department insisted the frame had passed inspection and was safe, and sprayed a corrosive resistant compound on the frame. i took their word that the compound would prevent/resist against further corrosion and that the truck was safe. a little over a year (and less than 3000 miles) later i could see the frame had actually gotten worse and that the spare tire was beginning to get loose on the cross member. we took the truck back to toyota of scranton where they did another inspection. this time, they determined that the frame was perferated and therefore failed their frame inspection. we took our truck back and they put in the order for a new frame which they would install in about two weeks, once it arrived. the following week, we got a call from the dealership, telling us that toyota had denied the dealership's claim to provide us a new frame, based on the fact that the truck had already come in to be inspected the first time, when they sprayed the compound. this leads me to one of two conclusions: either a) the spray-on compound is completely ineffective and did nothing to protect my truck's defective frame against corrosion, or b) the initial inspection on my truck which found it to be acceptable was in error, missing the perforation spots that were caught the second time around. in either case, i am concerned about my truck's safety and that it has passed through toyota's inspection without correction to the known safety issue, due to a technicality based on a faulty policy. *tr

My brakes line rusted off. i got it replaced. if i didn't notice it i could have gotten into a major accident with no brakes. my frame on the pickup is rusting and i am concerned that it will become another safety issue. i have owned toyotas all my life and now worried to drive them due to rusty frames. *tr

Was driving home on a 2-lane rural highway when i heard a very loud bang and found my vehicle scraping and skidding down the road for approximately 100 ft. fortunately, no one was coming from the other direction and no one was behind me. wound up in the middle of the road. managed to force the truck onto the left shoulder. after getting out, found the left front wheel flat on the road and jammed up inside the wheel well. upon further inspection found that the left lower ball joint had snapped off at the bolt holding it onto the a-frame. out of warranty. toyota says they won't do anything to help. looked on internet and found many, many similar experiences with 2001 tundras. have scrupulously maintained this vehicle since i bought it new in 2001. this should not be allowed to happen. i could have been killed and i could have killed others. there should be a recall issued re. this problem as has occurred with later year tundras and toyota should be held responsible to pay for repairing my truck. *tr

On 3/15/10 my vehicle was inspected by toyota as part of the recall addressing the frame rusting. the dealership said nothing needed to be done. on may 4, 2012 the dealership stated the frame needed a coating applied to inhibit the frame from rusting. the dealership applied the frame coating. on december 23, 2013 my inspection mechanic informed me that the frame was rusting. i returned the vehicle to the toyota dealership and they confirmed the frame was rusting but nothing could be done since the recall had expired. my issue is they should still be obligated to fix the frame since it was never addressed properly in 2012. they should have replaced the frame as was the protocol in most cases. in my case they elected to apply a coating over the rust which prevented nothing. the dealership and toyota claim since the recall has ended there is nothing they can do for me. again my issue is the recall was never addressed the first time by team toyota of glen mills

This is a follow-up with regards to reference number 10479431. i inspected the frame of my vehicle on aug. 15 and discovered a significant amount of the corrosion resistant compound (crc) had been removed, i spoke to toyota corporate on august 19 and they informed me they will not do anything to remedy the failure of the product and its application and that i should expect the crc to fall off the frame. however, the warranty for the work that was performed would be applicable for 12 months. in addition, i raised my concerns in oct. 2012 regarding the effectiveness of the proposed solution to the frame rust and i was assured the crc application would resolve the issues with frame rust. unfortunately the crc has failed significantly after two applications which will ultimately lead to frame failure without any type of remediation. to clarify, when i originally raised my concerns with the proposed solution of the crc application toyota assured me the solution would be an effective process. however, toyota has now stated the application will fall off the frame and they will not warranty the work performed even though i have written documentation stating otherwise. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the front passenger's side tire detached from the vehicle. the contact was able to safely pull over. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the ball joints needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall service. months later, the vehicle began to exhibit signs of rusting. the contact had not encountered any issues prior to having the recall service performed. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 180,968.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure) however, since the repair the contact had noticed parts of the frame laying in his driveway. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who advised that there was an issue with rust and the recall repair had not been performed correctly. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 130,470. *tr udpated 05/01/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while attempting to brake, the vehicle accelerated abnormally and crashed into the read of another vehicle. the contact did not sustain any injuries. a police report was filed. the driver of the second vehicle was injured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. *tr

Vehicle accelerated to 80mph had to pull off roadway and shutdown ignition. *tr

Took the vehicle to a local dealer for a front end inspection due to a steering problem. the vehicle was very stiff during turning and would not return to center. asked for a thorough front end inspection of power steering system and associated steering linkages, etc. dealer advised that all was ok but that front end would need to be aligned. paid for the diagnosis and a front end alignment. the problem was still there upon receipt of the vehicle. drove another 600 + miles and while driving to a local business at approximately 10 mph, the right front tire separated from the frame and wedged under the right front wheel housing. it turns out that the right front lower ball joint assembly had failed and the wheel was completely disconnected from the frame. had the vehicle towed to a local shop for repair. am reporting this problem to toyota corporate as a complaint that the dealer did not discover the problem when it was in their care for a steering/front end discrepancy. upon further research today, discovered that this is a known engineering defect and problem with the 2000 - 2004 tundra front end. *tr

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle slipped on black ice, crashing on the center medium and then proceeded to roll over. the contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deployed. a police report was filed. the driver and a passenger sustained a contusion and bruising. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not inspected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact him at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 185,000.

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

To whom it may concern: i am writing this letter in an effort to make toyota motors corporation responsible for the defective braking system on toyota tundras 2001 ,and probably other years,specifically the front brake calipers . from what the toyota dealerships tell me these trucks came with front calipers that are too small for the vehicle and they get too hot and as a result they warp the discs and this creates a moderate to violent shaking of the front end of the vehicle every time the brakes are applied . toyota motors repaired the issue, by installing bigger calipers with more surface area, as long as the car was within the warranty 3 years or 36,000 miles . it is my opinion that this issue should be examined and be considered a government recall because it is not that a part broke or got worn out before the warranty expired . it is more that the car came with brakes not capable of withstanding the heat generated by the friction b/w the pads and the disc due to the design of the caliper and as a result it warps the discs causing owners to resurface or replace discs frequently without solving the problem or solving it for a short period of time and needless to say this ,to me, is a big safety issue not only because the brakes do not work properly but also because all that shaking and vibration can loosen up other components in the suspension or braking system compromising the safety of the vehicle and as a result this may cause an accident . many disappointed tundra owners express their frustration about this issue on different forums one of them is toyota tundra forums and another is tundra solutions forum. i respectfully request revision of this problem because a lot of us can't afford or think that it is not fair to pay b/w $2,200- $3,200 that the dealerships and brake shops charge to solve this problem. thank you for your attention. *tr

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. ..updated 11/14/12 *bf updated 11/16/2012*js

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front upper ball joint on the passenger side failed and caused the wheel to separate from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure occurred due to stress on the ball joint. the contact stated that the driver’s side ball joint was replaced at 276,343 miles. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a compliant was filed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 286,911.

Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. approx mileage 150,000. front suspension links rotted out. called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. they issued a complaint #.took vehicle to dealer for inspection for three recalls, a0f, b0d, 90m on 05/02/2012. inspection not properly done, chunks of rust still can be flaked off, possible holes behind, but they sprayed crc over top of the loose scaling, covering over the problems. we had no choice in what they were doing with our property. we took it in for an inspection. after said inspection, if it would not get a new frame, we would have opted to take it home, removed all loose scaling prior to the crc being applied. we were not given any options, our vehicle was already on the way to their collision shop for the work. this would have accomplished two things; the dealership would know without a doubt that there were no holes and the crc would stick directly to the frame minimizing future corrosion (that is the objective of the recall afterall) i called toyota corporate and voiced my concern with a spray covering over the problem, and the truck not being safe. my case is still pending, but based on the initial call back from the case manager, it is not looking like there will be a resolution in our favor, we will see. my concern is, how many of these toyota dealers are not thoroughly inspecting these trucks, spraying over the problems and putting these vehicles back on the roads. how safe is that? *tr

Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. approx mileage 150,000. front suspension links rotted out. called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. they issued a complaint #.took vehicle to dealer for inspection for three recalls, a0f, b0d, 90m on 05/02/2012. inspection not properly done, chunks of rust still can be flaked off, possible holes behind, but they sprayed crc over top of the loose scaling, covering over the problems. we had no choice in what they were doing with our property. we took it in for an inspection. after said inspection, if it would not get a new frame, we would have opted to take it home, removed all loose scaling prior to the crc being applied. we were not given any options, our vehicle was already on the way to their collision shop for the work. this would have accomplished two things; the dealership would know without a doubt that there were no holes and the crc would stick directly to the frame minimizing future corrosion (that is the objective of the recall afterall) i called toyota corporate and voiced my concern with a spray covering over the problem, and the truck not being safe. my case is still pending, but based on the initial call back from the case manager, it is not looking like there will be a resolution in our favor, we will see. my concern is, how many of these toyota dealers are not thoroughly inspecting these trucks, spraying over the problems and putting these vehicles back on the roads. how safe is that? *tr

I sent in my toyota tundra for a safety recall the ssc 90-m recall and the dealership did nothing but spray crc over the rust when i brought it to there attention that the fuel straps were not changed or the spare tire that has previously dislodged from the vehicle was still in the bed of the truck they said it is not our problem . what action can i take on this? *js

Vehicle was being driven approx. 35 mph when ball joint failure occurred. lower passenger side ball joint was at fault. ball under socket separated allowing tire to swing 90 degrees and jam under frame. cv axle was torn from front differential housing upon failure. differential oil loss occurred. tie rod, upper ball joint and brake line remained intact. body damage resulted on front passenger fender. *tr

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

Noticed oil in drive way looked under truck and notice my steering rack was leaking and stabilizer links were rusted off. took to mechanic for repairs and he informed me my whole exhaust was rusted as well as the body. took to a toyota dealership back in 2009 for body rust recall and was told it was ok. i now no that was not true. *tr

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.

This is not a complaint, however, i was wondering if there was/is a recall on lower ball joints for 4by2, 4.7 litre toyota tundras, model year 2001. *tr

Tl* the contact own a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate vigorously. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the technician stated that the rotors would have to be replaced. the failure continued after the rotors were replaced. the mechanic then stated that the failure may be occurring because the vehicle¿s weight was too excessive for the braking system. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

Brakes pulsate and go all the way to the floor; you must quickly release and re-apply to stop vehicle then you get a bad vibration and horrible noises before vehicle finally stops. my service mechanic cannot get toyota to fax him the diagrams he needs to diagnose and repair issue. i have read over 300 complaints online about this same issue from other 2001 toyota tundra owners. this is a safety issue and there have been near miss accidents because of this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that he heard a banging from the vehicle and noticed that pieces of metal had detached from the vehicle while driving 65 mph. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the leaf springs were fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 105,000.

While driving my 2001 toyota tundra a leak developed from the rear differential spraying gear oil onto the road and vehicle behind me .i had my vehicle towed to my mechanic for repair .i believed that it would probably be a 2 yrs 3 hundred dollar repair for a seal or gasket but was informed that the rear housing cover had rusted thru and that because of the design the only way to repair it is to replace the entire rear axle housing at a cost of a little over $ 2,000 . the vehicle is in very good condition and there is not even rust on any of the fenders . i contacted the toyota customer experience hotline and explained the problem to both the first person i spoke with and then the follow up with a case manager . they informed me that there was nothing they can do and the only rust issues they would deal with are with the rear frame .my experience with older vehicles that had completely rusted bodies and frames never had differentials rust thru . i am being forced to get rid of a vehicle that i purchased new in 2001 due to a poorly designed part .not only is this a design flaw with an unservicable part but also a safety issue with fluid spewing from the rear end onto the roadway and vehicles traveling from behind. also after researching this problem on the internet i discovered that it is a widespread problem with the first generation tundras that toyota refuses to address . *tr

2001 toyota tundra complaint: while i was driving in the city all of a sudden i lost 90% of my braking ability. after pulling over to the side and inspecting my front brakes i notice my left driver's side had fluid on the road and tire. limping it home and on farther inspection the bracket that supports the flex line from the frame to bracket and the ridged line from the bracket to the brake caliper was rusted off, this caused the ridged line to fracture. after purchasing a new bracket i than needed to look at the passenger side to see exactly how to mount the new bracket, to my surprise the passenger side bracket was also rusted off. i am sure it would have been a short period of time before i loss my brakes again had i not inspected the passenger side. when notifying the dealer about it i was pretty much blown off as the only person with this problem there for i probably just imagined it. so i guess my complaint is recalling these trucks for an inspection of singular rust problem such as the spire tire bracket is a joke. these trucks are just simply road hazards and are going to get a lot of people killed if action is not taken to get these rust buckets off the road. *tr

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.

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 member 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 component if ntsb forced them to even though they 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. isn't a falling fuel tank more of a safety concern than a falling spare tire?? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, he applied the brakes and the vehicle would not slow down until the contact engaged the brakes aggressively before the vehicle came to a complete stop. the manufacturer was contacted and told him to contact the dealer. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable the current mileage was 140,000.

There was no warning of an impending failure. while traveling on a straight level interstate highway at 70 mph the front driver-side wheel collapsed under the vehicle. control was regained and the vehicle was negotiated to the shoulder. since the front suspension was recently serviced, i suspected an installation error. i later discovered that the lower ball joint had separated. having not been informed of a multi-year recall, i was unaware of the potential danger that could have been corrected for under $300 during the last servicing. current repairs are being made at a cost of over $3000. *tr

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. updated 6/8/11 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra limited. while driving approximately 5 mph, the driver side ball joint fractured and caused the vehicle to come to immediate halt. the contact noticed that the vehicle was tilted and as he exited the vehicle, noticed damage to the tire, fender and the driver side door. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where he was advised that all the front ball joints would need replacing. the ball joints were all repaired and the contact was awaiting the arrival of parts to have the body damage repaired. the failure and current mileage was 154,000.

Im on the third set of front brakes for my truck which just turned 60000 miles and it is a 2001 toyota tundra. this is totally unacceptable for a vehicle of this mileage. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while driving approximately 2 mph, the vehicle was crashed into from behind. the contact sustained head injuries due to the design of the drivers side head rest. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 113,000. the vin was unavailable.

Taillight bulbs fall out of the socket. we returned the vehicle to the dealer a couple of times and they put the bulbs back in but didn't fix the problem that the sockets don't have enough spring tension to secure them in place. i've since blocked them in place with toothpicks to increase the tension of the sockets. cheap fix but they should replace the sockets. *tr

Rusty frame on a 2001 toyota tundra. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the vehicle was taken to the local authorized dealer for repairs under recall: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the vehicle was repaired but the dealer informed the contact that the steering rack was rusted and they would not repair it under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable . the current and failure mileages were approximately 160,000.

Toyota's tundra corrosion recall focuses on the frame, fuel tank mounting, and spare tire mounting hardware. if the frame has no perforations and the fuel tank suspension 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 repair them. if my digital photos would assist you in understanding my concern, i would be happy to forward them to you. thank you! *tr

I own a 2001 toyota tundra which had the frame replaced for a rust recall. the dealer said the vehicle was ready to be picked up, except the steering rack which is completely rusted is leaking fluid from the rust and can't be driven unless i replace it for approx $1,300 dollars... toyota should be responsible for all the rusted components and not send unsafe vehicles back on the road. *tr

I had a strong gasoline odor while in the vehicle. i put the truck in park, got out while the vehicle was running and noticed a fuel mist and fuel streaming down the fuel tank to the ground. when i shut off the truck, the stream slowed to a drip and then stopped. fuel had sprayed under the frame and onto the exhaust pipe, luckily it did not ignite. this occurred within the same day. toyota found that the main fuel line coming out of the fuel tank had failed with a pin hole forming. p/n 77209-0c010 (tube sub-assy, fuel). it is a rubber fuel line. toyota dropped the fuel tank in order to change the fuel line. it was not covered under the corrosion recall since it was a rubber fuel line. i feel there should be a recall, it could have turned out to be a total loss of the vehicle and possible life had the fuel stream ignited. *tr

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

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 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. updated 01/04/11*lj updated 01/10/11

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

I was traveling down i-95 south in the dc area when suddenly the vehicle began to loose power causing the vehicle to decelerate in rush hour traffic. i managed to make it to the top of the hill and drift down to the bottom of the hill. *tr

I own a 2001 tundra sr5 access cab trd pickup. i put 75,000 miles on it in through 8 ne iowa winters before moving to a warmer part of the country. my truck now has 132,000 miles on it. on august 17th, 2010 i drove through a pothole and heard a crack from the front left suspension. upon inspection after work i found a busted left sway arm link. the link had rusted severely and sheared at the sway bar bushing location. i replaced the link myself with factory toyota parts and torqued to factory specifications on august 22nd. i figure the new link will last at least as long as the previous one, but i'm guessing the right link is not in much better condition. pictures and the what i have left of the old link are available. no injuries or significant damage occurred, but this could be a safety issue in certain conditions, and probably should be subject to a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the carburetor independently opened and caused the vehicle to accelerate backward. the contact attempted to depress the brakes but to no avail. the contact then crashed into a parked vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where repairs were made. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 140,000.

- 1st 2001 tundra frame rust recall. took to dealer. said my spare tire was not in danger of falling off. did nothing further. -2nd recall expanded. took to dealer, said they were going to replace the frame. was told if they broke anything off due to rust, it would be my expense. i objected. was told frame will not be replaced. took truck in for brakes on friday. shop was not able to remove caliper pins, rusted in solid. i cant get brakes replaced. shocks are rusted, leaking, and shot, cannot replace, nothing to attach them to the frame. this is my only transportation. i must continue driving like this, no brakes, no suspension, completely rusted frame, as there is no solution. there is not a speck of rust on the body, 2001 tundra sr-5 access cab with 81,000 miles. *tr

My girlfriend was driving my 2001 toyota tundra, traveling approx. 30-35 mph, when all of the sudden she heard a terrible crashing sound, the passenger front side of the truck hit the ground and the truck became impossible to steer which forced the vehicle into a lane of oncoming traffic, thankfully nobody was traveling in it at the time. she got out of the truck to investigate and found that the front passenger tire & wheel had come completely off of the truck, as well as severing the brake line, when i arrived at the scene of the incident, i found that the ball joint had completely come unattached at the knuckle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2001 toyota tundra. the contact received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: under-body shields) on april 10, 2010. the dealer inspected the frame and advised that the frame exhibited slight corrosion and would not need to be serviced under the recall at that time. the manufacturer advised they would contact the dealer to determine why recall repairs were not made to the vehicle. the contact never received a response. the vehicle was not repaired and the contact stated the recall was not being handled within a reasonable time. the failure mileage was 49,717 and the current mileage was 52,447.

2001 toyota tundra limited v8 4x4, currently at 39,400 miles. at approximately 33,000 miles - 2 years ago - i took the truck into the dealership for a loud knocking at cold start-up. they were "unable" to reproduce the problem even after leaving the vehicle for two days. the next visit for service, i had cracked exhaust manifolds, but was told i was out of warranty and it would be about $1700 per manifold to replace these. i purchased quality aftermarket manifolds and had them installed by an independent shop for less than $1,200 for both sides. i now see where many, many others have had this same experience and believe the original manifolds to be faulty. toyota needs to either make the repairs under warranty, or reimburse those of us who paid out of pocket for replacing defective, poorly made manifolds. *tr

Tl*the contact owns 2001 toyota tundra. while driving approximately 10 to 15 mph over a bump in the road pieces of his frame fell off of the vehicle. he did not take the vehicle to the dealer. he received a nhtsa recall notice, campaign id 09v444000, structure frame and members, underbody shields the second week of june 2010; however, his vehicle was in the dealers possession for approximately three weeks. the dealer had to order a frame for the truck. the contact was unable to provide a vin. the approximate failure mileage was 158,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.

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 continued to wait for the part and it had 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.

I was accelerating at around 20 mph and my truck (2001 tundra v8) felt as if the fuel cut out. i let off the throttle and got back into it and the truck leaped forward as if it received a shot of gas. it accelerated, but the truck would stop accelerating intermittently as i was going down the highway. the cel came on as well. *tr

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.

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact received a recall notice for recall 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields). the contact also stated that the vehicle would vibrate rapidly when the brakes were applied and the check engine light would also illuminate. the contact called the dealer and the dealer offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 4. the current mileage was approximately 84,000.

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.

Excessive rust problems impacted the gas tank and securing straps under my 2001 toyota tundra. the corrosion created small pinholes in the tanks, resulting in gas leakage and required the tank and straps to be replaced.

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.

2001 tundra brakes failed to stop truck from hitting vehicle in front on a sudden stop on the interstate. found out later that toyota knew of defective brakes and issued tsb br004-002 to replace 191mm front brake calipers with larger 231 mm calipers within the warranty period, but did not notify owners of the defect. only owners who complained of vibration when braking and early failure of front rotors and brake pads were offered the upgraded calipers, but only after repeated complaints. the upgraded calipers were eventually incorporated into the 2004 and later tundras. *tr

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

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

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

I have an 2001 toyota tundra that was purchased and has been driven in the northeast. it has a rusted(quoted from a toyota mechanic) emergency brake line. wondering if this is apart of the rust recall already in place with the tundras. *tr

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¿s tundra. eventually, my son was able to safely pull over to the side of highway & kick spare off, throwing it into bed of truck & carefully proceeding home. we looked under the tundra & were astonished at how much rust covered the entire underside. we took photos. we were also greatly relieved that my son was not in an accident or the tire falling off did not cause a serious accident on the highway. my son had called the week before coming home to ask to have an appointment made to have the brakes looked at because they seemed not to be working properly, causing the truck to steer oddly when applied. in addition, we had, w/in 1 1/2 mth prior, paid over $750 to have sway bar replaced & new radiator installed. not only that, but when we purchased the vehicle, it didn't pass inspection until a tie rod was replaced. first thing the following day, we took the tundra to hyannis toyota - where it still sits.after 14 weeks, we had gotten no satisfaction. i was driving a camry loaner; my son was driving my 4runner. we were still paying insurance on a vehicle that was un-drivable; we've had to arrange for a plane ticket to get my son to california; we've lost out on end-of-year car sales and 2009 tax considerations and our ¿ownership experience¿ is waning. nine (9) weeks after the spare tire rusted off my son¿s tundra, on january 22, 2010 at noon eastern time, charles zacharie called me and explained that ¿although the government hasn't required a recall on the tundra issue, toyota has implemented a ¿special service campaign¿ pertaining to the rear cross-member bar," & that toyota would not be fixing my son¿s truck because rust damage is so extensive (duh!) and will ¿repurchase the vehicle at a "good will offer." bogus! *tr

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

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

Toyota tundra brake issue. my truck brakes start to pulse at all speed while attempting to stop. i have inside the last two years replaces three sets of front brake pads and rotors. this is particularly frightening while apply the brakes exiting the freeway on wet roads the brakes don't seem to want to stop the truck in a straight line and the front end has a tendency to jump and drift to one side of the road. i have made several attempts my self having the brakes repaired by qualified mechanic and even to blame the brakes on one mechanic that he did not know what he was doing i have since found that he did know what he was doing he just did knot know about the toyota tundra brake issue history as i did not know as well till now. each time the mechanic blamed it on the driving habits. this is not the case, as the last time i had my brakes worked on was just last year in november and found that the brakes have done the same thing in less time then in the past. in addition the mechanic found that the pulsing of the front end had damaged the front end which cost over $3,000.00 to fix. its just now after the toyota gas peddle issue came to light that i started to do some research and found that this has been happening for over 8 years with the toyota tundras all over the country. this is a real issue with the tundra year 2001. *tr

My 2001 tundra vibrated so bad when i went to slow down form highway speeds. the vibration is so bad the truck steering and dash shake i have replaced the rotors and drums i think the problem is the rear drums having to do with the bypass valve sending fluid back to the brake peddle or some thing because it only happens when the 2 drums lop so the auto bake adjust. *tr

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 ¿remedy¿ it states that ¿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...¿ to this date, february 20th, 2010, i have received nothing from toyota stating that there is a recall on my truck or instructions as to what to do. here is what i am asking for: 1. a letter from toyota that states the following: a. i am entitled to a free inspection b. my brake lines and proportioning valve will be replaced free of charge due to rust c. my spare tire winch and bracket mechanism will be replaced free of charge due to rust d. my truck will be sprayed with a corrosion protection compound free of charge (as stated in the letter dated november 25, 2009). *tr

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

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

Unintended acceleration while backing up out of a parking space on my mother's 2001 toyota tundra limited. the truck hit two parked vehicles in the parking lot. as a passenger i reached over to try to put the truck in neutral but that wasn't working so i turned off the ignition and we stopped. the second vehicle we hit, a ford expedition was forcefully moved over to the next parking spot due to the crash. 911 was called, fire dept and ambulance arrived but police did not show up due to their lack of staff and no injury/death. *cn

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

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

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

On january 2, 2010 the right front wheel fell off due to a failure of the lower ball joint. the wheel happened to come off of the vehicle while i was driving less than 25 mph. my vehicle is a 2001 toyota tundra, 8 cylinder 4 wheel drive truck. i demand that the government take appropriate action to prevent death and injury from this apparent defect. *tr

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Excessive frame rust on 2001 toyota tundra. *tr

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.

Vehicle will not pass state inspection. rust has caused holes in the frame. i have been advised to not drive the vehicle. *tr

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

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

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 chassis and frame rust through. *tr updated 03/29/10 *bf pictures received 10/05/10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 are 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 the consumer sent in pictures. updated 07/14/10.8jb

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

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

Rust and excessive corrosion 2001 toyota tundra resulting in frame and suspension component weakness and broken leaf spring. *tr

On 10/14/09 while driving on la 15 the left front ball joint came apart on my 2001 toyota tundra pickup. there was no warning, just a loud bang leading me to believe, at first, i had a blowout. what followed next was a loss of control and brake failure before i spun out on the side of the road and came to a stop. luckily i was unhurt. i know there was a recall on the 2002-2004 vehicles but i am more than a little sure something is wrong here too. *tr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under carriage rusting on 2001 toyota tundra. *tr

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

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

Frame rusting on 2000,2001 tundra,s is there going to be a recall on these trucks reason is i have one. *tr

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

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.

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

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

Frame rust/rot. even with washing under carriage regularly during winter. *tr

Excessive rust and metal corrosion on frame, wheels, brakes, and steering components. *tr

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

Excessive frame rot. *tr

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

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

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

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

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

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

Truck frame rust through. *tr

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

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

The frame on my 2001 toyota tundra is rusted and cracked; despite the fact that i still owe 2 years on the loan. *tr

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

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

Air bags failed during crash. *tr

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

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

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

The inside rear view mirror in my 2001toyota tundra is an electro chromic self-dimming mirror that has no manual backup. the mirror contained a fluid which leaked out causing the self-dimming mirror to fail to provide dimming against rear approaching headlights resulting in the driver to either be blinded or to have to turn the mirror away which greatly eliminates rear view capability in the interior. there are many documented cases of these mirrors failing in various makes and models as a result of usually from the internal fluid leaking. i understand that the oem mirror maker, steve chenlo, from magna donnelly (his direct line is 616-786-7495), now refuses to supply replacement mirrors. a few years ago, i have documentation that magna donnelly was replacing these mirrors for free but stopped for unknown reasons. *tr

I have a 2001 toyota tundra. it presently has ~80k miles on it. since i've owned it which was ~40k miles, it has required several brake replacements and towards the end of life of each one the truck vibrates excessively when i brake. *tr

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.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. when the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal, he felt sporadic pulsations. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and they replaced the brake rotor and related components in the braking system. several months after the repair, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was unable to assist. the failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

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

At first shifting transmission into gear was extremely difficult, and impossible a few times. i had thought that it was the linkage that was dried out and sticking. transmission is skipping 3rd gear shift and slamming into overdrive with a nerve racking bang, especially at highway speeds when accelerating. transmission has not been repaired at this time. *tr

Brakes on my 2001 toyota tundra began to pulsate violently when coming to a stop. toyota has a tsb on this brake problem (br004-02), but with 78,000 on vehicle, they will not fix it, although they know it is a design flaw. toyota needs a recall on these vehicles. i am the original owner. *tr

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

On the day of the malfunction, i had stopped at a red light. in my home town, after a 60 mile trip to ri. the engine died. repeatedly 3 or 4 times with the lever in park, i would start my 2001 toyota tundra. engaging the lever, the engine would die. vehicle towed to dealer, who informed me the transmission was no good. 72,110 registered on odometer. 4 weeks previous to that date, i had difficulty shifting the lever. dealer inspected said lever, could find nothing wrong and they adjusted linkage and lubricated. now they tell me i need an entirely new factory rebuilt transmission and they charged me 2/3 of cost (i paid approximately $2,000) because they said i was a "good customer" and it was no longer under warranty according to them. have since found out that there have been numerous malfunctions with transmissions for no reason in tundras and sequoias using the same trans. an outside transmission specialist (not toyota) when contacted, told me that when i had the problem previously with my shifting lever, that should have been the indication that something was seriously wrong with the transmission, b/c it was not a linkage problem but a transmission malfunction (problem for a fact). i do not have the old part, the toyota dealer kept it. *tr

Severe frame rust. while repairing a trailer wiring harness i noticed my frame is rusted very badly. *tr

The automatic transmission gear selector lever arm on my 2001 toyota tundra fell off when i tried to shift into drive. i found that the metal connection of the lever arm had sheared off the assembly on the steering column. if this had occurred while the vehicle was being driven (i.e. when shifting into a lower gear on a hill) it could have had severe consequences. *tr

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

Original owner of 2001 toyota tundra. needed new front brake pads at 45k miles, needed front rotors turned at 60k miles, performed by toyota. now 6k miles later, it needs rotors turned again due to repeat warpage. toyota has been aware of this design defect, technical service bulletins have been issued, yet no recalls have been issued. another bulletin was in place for the defective rear brake adjuster, which will not keep rear brakes adjusted over time, causing additional stress on the undersized front brake system. i contacted the national consumer hotline at toyota. they will not do anything for this problem. the brake system is unsafe. a recall should be issued before someone is injured. *tr

Toyota tundra limited 2001. replaced rotors on (2) different occasions, due to vibration when stopping. warped rotors were to blame. toyota refuses to replace or repair defective items. *tr

Exhaust manifold crack. *tr

Brakes on my 2001 toyota tundra are not working properly. going down a hill, it is hard to control the truck because of he vibration coming from the front end. i have discovered recently their have been many complaints about brakes on 2000-2001 tundras. *tr

I own a 2001 toyota tundra sr5 4wd truck. my vehicle was parked outside my house and i was planning on repositioning it so that i could put some things in the bed. i pulled forward about 10 feet and all of the sudden i heard a breaking noise and then a loud scrapping noise coming from the front passenger side of the truck. i immediately stopped the vehicle and got out to inspect what had happened. i noticed that the lower suspension was broken and had separated itself from the tire wheel assembly. when it broke off some parts had grinded/scraped the inside of the wheel. after some research i learned that it was the front lower ball joint that had broken and separated from the knuckle. luckily, i had an empty unloaded vehicle and wasn't driving fast so no accident occurred, but evaluating the damage it wouldn't be hard to believe how large and devastating this could have been if i had a fully loaded truck and was driving on the freeway. i'm not sure how much it will be to repair and/or replace the parts yet. however, toyota has been reluctant to resolve this problem. *tr

My son was driving my 2001 tundra 4x4, on highway 1, west of watsonville california, at approximately 65 mph on straight and level freeway the left front lower ball joint failed detaching, except for brake lines, the left front wheel. the vehicle skidded on what was left of the ball joint assembly and he was able to control the vehicle to the center median. the truck sustained minor body damage and luckily no injuries to my son or the passenger. toyota has agreed to repair the damaged ball joint but not the body damage or the non damaged ball joint. i am not comfortable driving the vehicle any longer. *tr

Brake problems. vibration in truck when using the brakes. 60,000 miles and going on second set of brakes/rotors trying to eliminate the problem. something is not right with this truck. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact had to replace the brakes in august of 2007. in november, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer because an adjustment was needed. recently, the contact's husband heard grinding noises coming from the tire area while driving 60 mph. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the bearing completely failed. the technician stated that whoever worked on the brakes set the rotors too low, causing the bearing to malfunction. the purchase date and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 80,350 and failure mileage was 79,000.

The automatic transmission lever snapped something in the steering column when i shifted from park to drive. this failure seems to be somewhat common problem as i have found many cases of this on the web. one of the many instances i found says this: the casting design has a stress riser in it ( a tapped hole) in the worst place possible as far as stress is concerned!. this is an expensive fix! estimates coming in at > $700.. i think toyota needs to do a recall !! *tr

Automatic transmission shift lever failure. lever failed at the base when shifting from park to reverse. this is a piece of cast aluminum being used in a high use safety role. this seems to be very dangerous design and should be recalled in my opinion. i see at least one other complaint filed on the same matter. my dealer is still diagnosing the issue. *tr

My husband first noticed a vibration and said that the steering felt odd in our 2001 tundra. he was then suddenly surprised when the driver's side front wheel detached and the driver's side front end slammed to the ground. he was lucky because he was driving at a low rate of speed on a secondary road and no collision or injuries occurred. just minutes before he was driving on a main congested road at a higher rate of speed and this could have caused a major collision and substantial injuries. the tundra was taken to the local toyato dealer in our town of boone, nc. it has been determined that the lower and upper ball joints separated. we are in the process of contacting toyota to see why a recall has not been placed and if they are willing to do anything for us. it seems as if there are many reports of this problem and nothing has been done. i cannot believe that toyota has not recalled these trucks when peoples lives are at risk. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the abs electronic control module melted onto the floor. the garage was filled with grey smoke, ash, and soot. the mechanic stated that an electrical short occurred and the abs electronic control module's power unit remains operational when the engine is shut off. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic. the abs control module will be replaced and the wiring harness may also need to be replaced. the washer fluid bottle tubes were damaged. the current and failure mileages were 82,300.

When braking a 2001 toyota tundra entire vehicle vibrates to the point of diminished control. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while driving 10 mph she felt a bump that caused the vehicle to stop without warning. the contact noticed the driver front tire disengaged. the dealer stated that the left lower ball was weakened and worn. they also stated that the axle was damaged. the dealer replaced the lower ball joint, the axle and the tie rod end. approximately a year and half later the contact experienced the same problem; however, it was the passenger side ball joint, axle and tie rod end. there is a recall for the 2002 toyota tundra for the lower ball joint (recall #05v225000). the contact felt her vehicle should be included. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

I purchased a 2001 toyota tundra in march of 2007. i have had problems with the front brakes warping the rotors. i have since found that there was a service bulletin on the brake problems in 2002 on this model. the bulletin required a larger brake caliper and pads because the system was to small to handle the truck weight. the factory installed system was heating up and causing the problem. my contention is this should be a safety issue since factory installed brakes are not large enough to handle the truck. i have taken the truck to mechanics on three occasions. rotors have been turned, but the problem continues. mechanics from these locations and from a toyota dealership advise me the problem will continue until the bulletin called for calipers are installed. with the problem as it is, the truck is hard to stop when breaking from 50 mph and up. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. the contact heard a thumping noise while driving. shortly thereafter, while accelerating to 40 mph, the vehicle lost power but did not shut off. the vehicle was safely pulled over and towed to a mechanic. there were no warning indicators. the local mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of failure, but believes it may be the transmission. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 89,000.

Brake rotors have prematurely warped. three sets of brakes in less the 75,000 miles. truck has never towed anything, is driven by 45 year-old. violent vibration occured every time pedal was dpressed. *ak

Brakes vibrating; warped rotors. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while driving 55 mph, the front tire detached from the disc brake, but the tire bearing was still attached. the cause of failure was due to the ball joint. the consumer lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a concrete wall on the highway. the contacts husband sustained mild bumps and bruises. she stated that her husband would have died if it weren't for the concrete wall. a police report was filed. the vehicle was completely destroyed and cannot be driven. the contact notified the dealer who stated that the manufacturer is liable for the failure. the current and failure mileages were 104,000. updated 07/24/07 *tr

In may 2005, toyota recalled 775,000 pickups and suv's because of possibility of excessive wear to a front suspension lower ball joint; however they only recalled 2002-2004 and recently 533,000 2004-2006 tundra trucks. this is an accident waiting to happen. the tundra 2000-2001 are made from the same casting that the 2002-2004 and yet, toyota never made an effort of thinking of anyone safe when the lower ball joint snap out when people are driving the vehicle. just as mind did on 27 of march 2007 which pinned the left tire under truck. it took nearly 1 hour to place the truck on tow truck, due too the damage. i would like a investigation which would expose toyota for ignoring their lialbilty to properly recall their defects on the 2000-2001 lower front left and right suspension lower ball joint. thank you. the cost is about $5000.00 parts and labor. *jb

On 3/15/07 the automatic transmission shifter lever in my 2001 toyota tundra sr5 broke off as i shifted it from park to drive. the complete failure of my tundra's automatic transmission shifter lever appears to be the result of either a defective component or an assembly error since failures of this type are unheard of. notwithstanding the 101,904 miles on my tundra, component failures of this type should never happen during normal usage regardless of vehicle mileage. this is no different than expecting that the steering wheel should never break off. had this incident happened had i been downshifting on a steep incline, the results could have been deadly. i have since paid to have the automatic transmission shifter lever and shifter pivot for my tundra replaced by a toyota dealer.

Yes i have a 2001 toyota tundra that the transmission exploded going down the highway almost causing us to get wiped out. there was no reason for the transmission going out except a parts failure. its our understanding that this has happened to quite a few of the 2001 tundras. there needs to be a recall thank you and have a good day. *jb

Driving in fast lane on hwy, every time i accelerated there was a funny noise proceeded to get louder, started making my way to the shoulder, gradually lost power and then felt a "snap" when i got to the shoulder. called for a tow and sat on the shoulder of the road where two highways merge for 45 min. at 8:00pm on a sat. night in the middle of a really bad rain storm. very unsafe conditions! towed truck to a garage, they recommended a transmission shop. had it towed to the transmission shop and they told me the od planetary gear was bad in the transmission and it had destroyed the entire thing. my transmission was rebuilt, $3000 later, + $300 car rental, + one day off work. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph, a grinding noise was heard and the vehicle lost power. the grinding noise became louder and the vehicle was maneuvered off the road. the vehicle was towed to an independent transmission repair shop, who determined the entire transmission needed to be replaced. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 35 mph, the brake pedal went all the way down to the floorboard. although brake pressure was applied, the brakes did not respond, and the vehicle drove off the roadway. the contact engaged the emergency parking brake which stopped the vehicle. upon initial inspection by the contact, it was determined there was brake fluid leaking from underneath the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the dealer was alerted.

Brake rotors doesn't seem to be large enough for the vehicle, resulting in excessive wear and trouble stopping vehicle especially going down grades. i have to have brakes replaced at least once a year. *nm

Was about to merge on to freeway when drivers side front wheel broke away from vehicle due to lower ball joint failure. towed to dealership where vehicle was purchased, and service advisor stated that some tundras were under recall for this same malfunction but not mine. extended warranty covers parts that malfunctioned but not the body damage caused by the malfunctioned part(s). called toyota to complain about situation, and was informed that the damages to my vehicle, including damage to driver side door, driver side front fender and front bumper were my responsibility and not toyota's, because they have no previous campaigns or records of this incident with my year model truck. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the brake pads and rotors were too small for the vehicle. the rotors were machined three times. the problem reoccurred after only two months. when the brake were applied, the whole front end wobbled and shook. the dealership was made aware of the problem.

Driving my 2001 toyota tundra at speed about 10 to 15 mph. had rapid increasing difficulty steering, suddenly the right front wheel (driver's side) broke off and truck slid to a stop. i looked at what had happened and found the lower ball joint /arm had broken off and the truck fell on to wheel. i could not steer and lucky, was on a side road. the truck was towed to the toyota dealer. repair cost estimate is pending at this time. *nm

Toyota tundra 2001 brake damage caused by defective design. brakes fail prematurely due to inadequate brake design. only a few hard brake incidents cause front disc rotor warpage. toyota will not replace and instead blames customer. even if customer follows toyota recommended driving practices ("brake as little as possible") failure still occurs due to impossibility of following these directions. please force toyota to replace all tundra 2001 brake systems with redesigned system to prevent failure. *jb

I own a 2001 toyota tundra. after 30,000 miles my brakes began to shudder when trying to slow down from high speeds (greater than 40 mph). it is obvious that the rotors are severely warped. this is a severe safety issue. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated that on several occasions while driving 50 mph on normal conditions and than applying the brakes, the vehicle shimmies and bounces in an up and down motion until the brakes are released. the vehicle was taken to the dealer when problems first occurred where the brake pads and rotors were replaced however problem has gradually worsened over time. the manufacturer determined there was a recall pertaining to the characteristics on the vehicle however the vin was not included in the recall.

I bought a 2001 toyota tundra in july of 2004. the truck had 64,000 miles. i have replace my brakes and had my rotors turned many time. the truck continually warps the rotors and has severe shaking when i brake. toyota sent out a tsb only to cover the warranty vehicles. they know they have a problem but refuse to fix them. i have done my research and there are thousands of people out there with the same problem. the only fix is to install oversized rotors and calipers and new brake lines at the cost of $2,000.00 plus. toyota knows there is a problem and will do nothing about it. please help! *nm

2001 toyota tundra access cab sr5 purchased new. there has been no complete failure yet, but quite often the front brakes shudder so bad when i apply them hard it feels almost like a speed wobble on a motorcycle. it has gotten so violent at times that i have had to grab the wheel with both hands as tight as i can. the lions share of my driving is on the freeway and as i am aware of the problem i do my best to maintain a safe distance from others. knowing that toyota does their best to push the issue aside (i have read the tsb and all the complaints) i have never even contacted them about this issue. i have put 4 sets of pads on in just over 120 miles so i don't think they wear out any faster than any other brands but from what i have read, there are no replacement discs or pads available that are any better. i know the rotors are warped but not worn out. i have learned to live with the problem but this issue is serious enough that i won't be buying another one. there are 5 other full size truck mfgs. out there. *jb

I have a 2001 toyota tundra and have been experiencing brake vibration prolbems for years. toyota has recently been grievously irresponsible about issuing warnings and recall notices on its toyota tundra trucks. there is little question that a design flaw in the tundra causes front rotors to warp very quickly, causing the truck to shudder during braking. toyota even issued a technical service bulletin, but toyota dealers have not alerted consumers to the problem. i have been told many times there is not a problem or blamed for braking too hard, that is, until their 36,000 mile warranty expired. at this point the toyota dealership acknowledged the brake problem and offered assistance at full price....about $2000. the toyota tundras are breaking down because the rear brakes do not self-adjust properly. this transfers the entire braking load to the front wheels. the front rotors are not designed to withstand that much pressure and heat, and so they end up warping. this is what causes the severe shimmy and vibration at all speeds, but especially between 40-50 mph. because this is a fundamental problem with the rear brakes, rotors that are repaired are completely warped again within 5,000 miles. toyota has had dozens of other problems with the tundra model, but they only issue technical service bulletins online and make no attempt to inform customers. everyone acknowledges the problem, but since my truck has over 36,000 miles we have to basically pay for a manufacture defect. this problem is not due to normal use and wear, it ia a design problem, and one that toyota needs to fix. toyota needs to stand behind their product. *nm

2001 toyota tundra 72,000 miles. in today for the 6th brake job. rotors warped and disks drums fail. real brakes out of adjustment. truck won't break correctly and shudders violently. toyota knows about the problem and tried to fix it but now has another "fix" that will cost me 2,000 dollars. this is a major safety issue, thousands if not 100 of thousands of tundra owners have this design defect and toyota refuses to issue recall. the internet has lots of examples of this documented problem. if gm would issue a recall for a tail light , what should be the response to trucks that won't stop and shudder violently? *nm

Bolt holding driver side brake caliper (front) was found missing. this bolt is one of four that hold the two caliper sides (inner and outer) together. called local toyota dealership and was told i had to buy the complete caliper assembly for $387 to get the bolt. i called the toyota national help line and they confirmed verbally that the last time they came across this problem the problem was solved by the purchase of a complete assembled caliper. the bolt is a 10mm x 1.25 x 90mm with a hardness stamp of "9".*jb

I am 2nd owner of truck for 2 yr. 1st owner had brake shutter on stopping, and took to dealer. they wanted to replace frt pads/surface rotors. they wanted $300.00 more than anyone to fix. had brakes replaced at local garage. i bought truck, and had shutter in brakes, called dealer, and they said that after 36k miles they would fix the brakes for $2000-$2500.00, and now there is a tsb for the rear brakes, and that will cost another $1500.00. they said that this is not a "toyota problem", and the customer should bear the cost to fix truck. truck has 58k miles, and not used for hauling loads. the mfg. should replace problem parts, and no charge repairs. *nm

2001 toyota tundra front brake shimmy so severe that truck was unsafe to drive. began at approximately 40k miles and progressively got worse until entire front brake rebuild required costing over $2,200 at 56k miles. *jb

Faulty apps (accelerator pedal position sensor). vehicle is designed with a combination of mechanical and drive by wire throttle body. when driving at freeway speeds with steady accelerator pressure, the truck felt as if the fuel cuts off and instantly started to coast. no input from gas pedal when depressed. truck just idles. this can be extremely dangerous in traffic as there is no input from the accelerator. *nm

My 2001 tundra, v-6, sr5 access cab truck turned 105,000 miles recently. my transmission started shifting very hard one day. i took the truck and had the transmission fluid changed and it seem to get better for a while, then the overdrive began to make a roar when it would engage. shifting between gears 1-3 works fine, but when overdrive kicks in, the noise and vibrations occur. i took my truck to multiple transmission repair shops and got the same message. they have seen this issue with toyota trucks (tundra/sequoia) around 100,000 miles, where the overdrive slips and a bearing must be changed in the transmission, requiring an overhaul.*jb

Dt*: the contact stated the bulbs fall out of the taillight assembly. there is a nhtsa recall, # 99v347003, regarding the taillights. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the locking tab on the tail light socket doesn't have enough force to retain the tail light bulb. the bulb falls out of the socket causing the brake or tail light to malfunction. updated 02/13/06. *jb updated 03/20/06. *jb

Brakes and ball joint failure of toyota tundra lim. 4door 4.7l 8 cylinder 4x4 right side wheel came off and hit two persons on the shoulder of the highway in which one was killed.*ak

Antilock unit caught fire while the vehicle was parked at work. there was no previous indication of a problem. severe damage to vehicle. have pictures. *nm

I own a 2001 toyota tundra. it has just about 59,000 miles. when i use the brake to slow down or stop, the truck will stall in traffic. i will have to restart the truck and it will stall. i will try to start it again and i have to gun the engine and hold the brake pedal so as not to crash into something, and hope the truck will move. if i go about 300 feet and apply the brake again, it may stall. i have had it to the dealer 3 separate times for this and each time they tell me it is 'gunk' that needs to be cleaned, or a sticky throttle. problem started in march 2005, again in july 2005 and now in nov. the service performed is clean carbon build up in throttle body. perform fuel induction. i am fearful that the truck will stall and i will be in an accident. *nm

Driving north on alvernon in the left lane between 37th and palo verde the front left wheel of the 2001 toyota tundra separated from the vehicle. the wheel remained under the vehicle attached to the front drive shaft. failure of the ball joints is suspected. approximate speed was 40 mph. after separation the vehicle tracked straight for approximate 100 feet, i then controlled the vehicle and move to the far side of the right lane and stopped. damage to the front wheel drive system, wheel, front bumper, front left panel, abs system and other expected damage occurred. no damage to other vehicles on the road or significant property damage other than damage to the roadway. at this time there are not related physical damage or injury to myself (i was alone when this occurred) or anyone else. toyota at this time has refused to make repairs of the vehicle due to this mechanical failure. there is a recall nhtsa campaign id 05v225000 for this type of failure, but currently does not include the 2001 year for this make and model. *nm

I was involved in a crash in my 2001 toyota tundra. during the crash i ended up going through a power pole severing it. i struck the pole in the center of the front end. the damage was substantial totaling the vehicle. my concern is neither airbag deployed. is this a problem with toyota trucks? even highway patrol and the fire dept. said the air bags should have gone off. *jb

(1) i left my work at 6:00 am the morning of sept. 22 . i had only gone approx. 2 miles at about 50 mph, when all of a sudden the vehicle started shaking and sparks were flying from under the vehicle until i could get it off the road and stopped. (2) i got out to see what had happened and found the driver side tire off and wedged under the front of the car. i was really shaken about this. in another 10 minutes i would have been driving home through a real windy canyon drive that i commute about 54 miles one-way to work, with mountain on one side and a canyon with river on the other. i definitely could have been killed. we found the lower ball joint down the road . it had been completely sheered at the thread area. i called the bakersfield toyota dealership and my 2001 tundra was not covered for this. i also called the toyota manufacturer and it was not covered for this. i have taken excellent care of my tundra. i had no clue as to a problem with my ball joints. the ball joint shouldn't have failed like this. (3) i had my tundra towed to a local brake and front end shop and had the work done there. i had both the upper and lower ball joints on both sides done. it cost me $624.00. *jb

Dt: 2001 toyota tundra. the consumer states he has wheel hop when braking and the vehicle shimmies. there is a tsb, but the consumer is responsible for the payment. this started at 30,000 miles. the brakes were replaced at 42,000 miles. the problem came back after the brakes were replaced. this problem has been going on since the purchase of the vehicle.*ak

My 2001 tundra truck has only 80,000 miles and for the second time the calipers and braking system are having to be redone. this starts with severe vibrations in the steering wheel when applying the brakes. if on an incline, the vibration can be so bad it is difficult to hold the steering and stop. you have to release the brake to relieve the vibration and then re-apply quickly. the local toyota dealership is fixing this problem for the second time and i do not have the old parts. the first time this happened was around 37629 miles in may of 2003, now it has happened again at 80800 miles in september 2005. *nm

I bought my 2001 toyota tundra in febuary of 2005. when ide bought the brakes where in good shape. after just 3 months of driving my truck started shaking violently when applying the brakes at higher speeds (30-55mph). i took it to a mechanic and he said that the brakes were shot and that the rotors were in need of turning. i proceeded with the repairs and was back on the road again till two nights ago. my family and i were coming home after sunset when a cow darted out in the middle of the road. i acted quickly and veired only to find that the brakes didnt work causing me to loose control of my truck. i was able to regain control by knowing the proper procedures from a defensive driving course ide taken when my occupation was as a firefighter but i still came in contact with the animal in the road due to the brake failure. ive since taken the truck back to my mechanic and the brakes and rotors are shot once again. he said the exceedingly rapid ware of the brakes and rotors came from a malfunction on the rear brakes which in turn causes over strain on the front brakes resulting in premature break failure. ive searched the internet and if your staff can possibly do the same they'll find that this has been a terribly common problem in the toyota tundras year model 2000 through 2004. ive recently started circulating a petition for others that have had these problems with their toyota to accumulate proof that the problem has exsisted for some time now and that it has happened in an extremly large number of the toyota tundras. their are countless testimonies of people with the same problems and have tried going to the manufacturer only to get the run around or just simply ignored. toyota is in violation of manufacturing defective vehicles and selling them to the public with no concern what so ever for the safety and concern of there customers or the people that they share the roadways with.

Excessive vibration in brakes. my 2001 toyota tundra has excessive vibration in my brakes. i have had the front rotors changed twice, and the rear drums changed twice, i have changed the pads and shoes twice also. it wont go away. toyota posted a recall for it but will only repair it if the vehicle is under warranty. the average cost for this repair is around $1700. i think that toyota should step up to the plate and take care of this.

2001 toyota tundra. braking shakes truck violently. through experience (auto racing) i believe the problem to be warped front rotors. the design of these rotors are obviously defective.

Purchased truck new in 2001. excessive front brake pad wear out since new 6,000 to 10,000 miles per set. noticed a looseness in front end early on and progressively worse as time went on including wobbling and lurching while braking. at 36,000 + miles toyota replaced complete front and rear brake system with a heaver duty system at no cost. front end still felt loose. at 52,000 miles dealer repalced front rotors and second set of pads since system up date at my expense. still the front end felt loose. at 76,000 miles f/l wheel assemble breaks off the truck while driving over a small speed bump at less then 10 mph damaging fender and door. a toyota dealer fixed the truck. the front end still feels loose and the dealer will not check or work on the truck because i filed a complaint with the bureau of auto repair. my complaint was the dealer did not return to me the repalced parts which i requested several times. the dealer told me he did not have to give mt the damaged parts and that nothing would happen to him because he was friends with the local consumer rep. i was contacted by a consumer rep and he told me the same thing and there was nothing he could do but put a note in the dealers file. i have not gotten any official report since filing my complaint. my truck is unsafe and i have no choice but to continue to drive it.

Consumer letter complaint regarding the air fuel sensor on the 2001 toyota tundra.*mr the manufacturer did not warranty the air fuel sensor on his v-6 engine but they warranted the v-8 engines up to 80000 miles. the consumer has had to replace the upstream and downstream sensors at his own expense. the manufacturer refused to reimburse the consumer for the repairs. *nm

Steering/stability. while driving at 55 mph lost control of truck and resulted in accident. truck went into flat spin then rolled

There is vibration in the steering system, when applying brakes most noticable when braking from speeds over 45 mph or on down hills. i have had the brake pads replaced, rotors turned, and the problem returned in a few weeks. i asked toyota dealership to repair, they refused, the vehicle is out of warranty. i'm the original owner. *ak

I have brake problems. i have less than 36000 and my brake pad needed to be replaced. i have also had a abnormal vibration in the truck when applying the brakes. this has been the case since i purchased the vechilce new. thought it was normal for the truck but guess not. toyota is paying for the parts ,and i'm paying for labor to replace rotors, pads, calipers to resolve the issue. costing me $400. *ak

Dealership informed consumer that premature warping of front brake rotors was repaired. *ak

2001 toyota tundra 32,500 miles, both exhaust manifolds are cracked, the dealer states that the car is out of warr. after a month of back and forth with toy. main office. they tell me they will pay labor and 1/2 part,i pay the rest ($350). this is a design problem exhaust manifolds don't crack, this problem is the fist line in the msn review of this car & all over the web. what does it take to get "satisfaction & reliability" from toyota just admit there's a design problem and fix it..*jb

I recently bought a ?certified used? 2001 toyota tundra and purchased the extended warranty. within a few months, the truck brakes started acting funky. i took it to the dealership for routine oil change, mentioned the problem, and they said they would adjust the brakes. this helped it brakes for a few more months. the brakes started to get worse and would vibrate the entire truck when braking. i did an internet search and learned of a tsb for toyota tundra braking problem where toyota recognized that the brake calipers were undersized for the truck. i took the truck to the dealer and the warranty covered replacement of the brake calipers and other components, but would not cover the rotors that were damaged by their factory defective braking calipers. i feel that toyota should recall all toyota models with the known braking problem, and reimburse all owners that have had costly repairs. thanks, jay. *jb

Front brake vibration that has made truck unsafe to drive. *jb

There was a severe vibration in my front brakes when driving with my pickup bed loaded with wood and coming down a hill. also, happened to a lesser extent when pickup bed was empty and coming off the freeway on a downslope. had my brakes serviced, and was advised of tsb br004-02. front brake calipers, backing plates, brake hoses, wheel bearings, oil seals and flange bolts were replaced. because the vehicle is out of warranty i had to pay over $2,000 plus tax. i feel this is wrong due to tsb should be a recall. there is obvious design fault in the sizing of the calipers.*ak

Severe vibration in the vehicle almost resulted in loss of control. this occurred on 3 different occasions each time resulting in brake problems. under warranty i had the front brake rotors turned and dealer refused to do anything else at the time. since then the front rotors had to be replaced and then i developed rear brake vibrations. *ak

Vehicle was driving roughly and consumer was able to pull over. consumer noticed that the right passenger's side wheel collapsed inward. had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both driver's side and passenger's side ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that the lower ball joint failed. *tc

While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brakes needed to be replaced, and replaced them. ten minutes later while driving the driver applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed. vehicle was towed back to the dealer for inspection. the cause of the failure had not been determined. *ak

Just like another consumer listed i too had a failed transmission. the cost to repair was around $3,100.00. a barely 4 yr old truck should not have lost a transmission already. we own a 1970 model chev p/u that has never had a transmission. the quality of toyota has not stood up to the cost of the "better" manufactured vehicle. i am truly disapointed in the quality, one of the handles in the back has stripped out and is about to fall off, the back dirver's window lock has broken and flops in the wind when the window is open. i am also experiencing the very same brake shutter has other consumers and i just paid for a $450.00 brake job with new rotors and pads and still have the shutter. now after reading these other reports i am concerned about reliability of my truck.*ak

I have experienced brake shudder since the mid 30000 miles. the brakes have been replaced twice (rotors turned twice). the problem still exist. i understand that toyota has a design problem with there brakes and there tsb's to make major corrections (approximately $2000 cost). on at least two occassions i have had to make an emergency stop and almost lost control due to the severity of the brake shudder.*ak

My 2001 toyota tundra is having major problems with the breaking system. there is a violent shaking when you apply the breaks from higher speed. i have had the rotors turned 4 times and nothing seems to fix the problems. toyota denies any safety problems with the breaks. the back brakes won't tightened up causing more pressure on the front brakes. toyota is fixing some of the brakes on trucks that are under warranty, but only when you complain enough. the trucks that are out of warranty are told it will take over $2000.00 to fix it. they keep saying that the problem is not a safety issue so they want issue a recall. my truck is not used for any thing but back and forth to work, so it is not under any excessive strain. *jb

1. driving in town traffic. while stopping at an intersection with stop sign. started to drive through intersection and herd and felt clunking and grinding, including jerking of the truck. the truck would not drive. had to get out of truck and push by hand to the side of road. called aaa to have vehicle towed to valley-hi toyota. 2. dealeship stated that it would be $78.00 to check the transmission and give me a repair estimate. i received a call 3 hours later and was told that my transmission blew up and it was toast. i asked what was done to diagnose the problem and could not get a clear answer. the dealer stated that my warranty was up at 60,000 and i had 67.000 miles. they also told me that it could not be determined what was wrong unless they removed the transmission, which would cost more. had vehicle towed to a transmission shop and discovered that the upper overdrive planetary gear assembly had literally came apart. this resulted in a total rebuild of transmission, costing $2600.00 3. overdrive planetary gear assembly replaced. i have damaged parts, including the gear assembly.*ak

I purchased a toyota tundra brand new from the dealer. i have never taken my truck to any other mechanic shop for service. i am diligent in keeping up my maintenance service and do so only at the place of purchase. at around 24k miles, transmission blew out. i towed the vehicle to the dealer. it was replaced and covered under warranty. at 84k miles, transmission blew out again. i towed the vehicle to the dealer to find out what was going on and for repair. i asked what was happening and it was told to me "i don't have answer...i wish i could tell you what's going on". warranty was expired, therefore i ended up spending $3,000 to have it replaced.

Oxygen sencers going bad with only 4900 miles on truck 1time41853 miles on12/22/2003 2,time 49365 miles on 8/26/2004. *ak

Check engine light came on, took vehicle to toyota dealership for diagnosis. air/fuel ratio sensor bad. vehicle only 5,000 miles over warranty (41,000 miles). estimated repair cost $490.00. i was under the impression that this was an item covered uinder a federal emissions warranty that lasts 8 years or 80,000 miles. *ak

Front brakes/brakes are poorly designed/insufficient to handle the task of stopping the truck. front brake rotor is warped from overheating. the truck vibrates badly when the brakes are applied, and pulls dangerously to the left. toyota knows all this - it is in their tsb instructing dealers to replace/upgrade tundra front brakes if still under warranty.

My 2001 toyota tundra has 71,000 miles and i and having transmissin problems. the vehicle is currently at an aamco and needs a full transmission rebuilt. i want to know if this is a reaccuring problem from other toyota customers. i aslo know of two ohers with the sames related issues. i would appreciate a responce. sincerley, fidel delgado. *ak

Bad brakes,lost control of truck in wet weather,i was slowing down from 70 to 40 on a off ramp when my brakes began to shutter then the front brakes locked up,i was able to regain control after nearly hitting a car,i went to the shoulder and pumped the brakes and manged to slow down. ive had this truck in the shop 3 times for brake repair to no avail.i've gotten to the point that i don't drive this truck in wet weather.even in dry conditions the truck shakes and shimmeys. when applying the brakes.*ak

The vehicle experienced heavy vibration while driving downhill. please provide any further information. *nlm

Vehicle stalls at any speed and when going up a hill. *ak the check engine light had come on. there were times when the engine felt as if it were dragging and would be able to be restarted but when put into gear, the engine would die. the transmission was found defective and was replaced with a toyota remanufactured transmission. *scc also the engine light illuminated, it was determined the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. the air condition did cool properly. *jb

2001 toyota tundra brakes shake excessively even after replacing them with new ones. transmission makes a loud thump when going into overdrive. *la

When applying the brakes there was a vibration that caused the whole truck to vibrate. the dealership knew about this problem and did nothing because the vehicle's warranty expired. *la *ph *nm

The brakes on the 2000 to 2003 toyota tundra overheatthe rotors warp, and pads wear 3 times faster there is finally a tsb on the brakes they now have a new improved caliper.this should be a recall they try to get you through the warrenty period and turn there backs on you.there are many people with the same problem at 39,000 miles i need$ 1,500 of work and toyota says to bad the vibration is so bad i dont want to drive it it is not safe for the road these calipers are a bad design.there is a new part # for the new type.also the rear brakes 2000-2001 the stare adjuster is a bad design and a tsb is out to fix please help. *ak

While passing another vehicle on the interstate, truck began accelerating rapidly going from 65 mph to 95 mph in about 3 seconds. had to apply both feet to brakes to stop truck. it took a half mile to stop and rpms were at 6000, put truck into park -rpms remained, stepped on gas pedal- rpms dropped enough (3500) to get off the road. according to dealership mechanic, the problem was a broken accelerator cable and a factory defect. *ak

The antenna on the vehicle distracted the driver and on several occasions the consumer nearly had a collision. the vehicle has been in the dealers shop four times for this problem. *nlm

My tundra is a 2001 and it has just under 36,000 miles. the brakes cause the front end to shake severely. i replaced the pads about a month ago but the problem seems to have gotten worse. i understand from other sites that the standard brake system for the tundra is inadequate. i'll probably just get rid of the truck instead of fighting with the dealer to have it fixed. this really muddies the toyota reputation for me. guess i'll go back to europe to get my next vehicle.

I have a 2001 toyota tundra and have had constant problems with my brakes. there is strong vibration when using the brakes. i have had it "fixed" twice by toyota and once by and independent mechanic and the problem comes back every time.there is a tsb on the truck but no recall. toyota customers were not even informed of the tsb.*ak

Vehicle would shutter severely when braking at 50 or more mph. vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and had the front rotors turned on two separate occasions. the problem kept recurring. feel free to provide any further information concerning this issue. *ph

Consumer called complaining about brakes. dealer was contacted but did ot want to work on the vehicle.*ak

I have a 2001 toyota tundra. i feel that the braking system is not what it should be. i have had the rotors turned and new brake shoes put on, but i am still experiencing a bad shake in the brakes. *jb

2001 toyota tundra brake problem. severe shaking of vehicle do to brakes. rotors feel warped. gone through 4 sets of pads and resurfaced rotors 3 timesi n the last 2 years. tech serve bulliten available but only for 36000/3yr im at 50000/but only 1 1/2... $2000 for the repairs and on top of that i spent quite a bit ofmoney already for the rotor resurfacing and brake pads. i was a toyota fan until this.... *ak

On my 2001 tundra, when appling the brakes there is sever vibration causing the whole truck to vibrate. the dealership replaced the front and rear brakes but the vibration still occurs. it has caused the tires to wear excessivly and there is only 20,000 miles on the truck. *ak

I have a vibration in the rear of my truck when braking from highway speed...usually around 45 mph it feels like the right rear tire is bouncing. i had the rear drums replaced per the most recent tsb, i had the front end aligned and tires balanced. the bounce is still there. the local toyota dealer tried to convince me that there is no problem. he wants me to believe what i feel is normal abs sensations. this doesn't hold water because the vibration is there when applying the parking brake and allowing it to slow the truck from highway speed. i called toyota and filed a complaint on march 3. after two months of not hearing anything (nothing...not a word), i called toyota back and was told that the dealer responded to them. the dealer said there was no problem that what i was feeling is abs. i explained to toyota that this couldn't be the case....the bounce exists when braking from highway speed using the parking brake. they sent another inquiry to the dealer because the dealer indicated they would call me and have me ride with the district manager. eleven days later and i still haven't heard anything. i called toyota again today. i was told that the dealer indicates that their master mechanic has driven the truck and can't find anything wrong with my truck. my truck hasn't been to the dealer since february when the service manager first told me the problem was anti-lock brakes. the customer service rep with toyota offered to escalate the complaint further up the ladder to toyota regional...whatever this means. he said someone should contact me within the next 3-4 days. the rear end of the vehicle bounces enough to concern me about the safety of the vehicle. i am particularly concerned about braking on wet roads going around curves. i just want the nhtsa to be aware of this issue. *jb

After having my brakes replaced at the dealership under the technical service bulletins issued by toyota, i had to return due to severe shuddering in the front end. the tsb required my brakes to be replaced in full (front and rear). the resolution on the 15 may 2003 was to turn the drums and reduce my tire pressure below the tire manufacturers recommended pressure rating. *jb

Brake pedal fades under pressure and acts inconsistently. at times the brakes engage near the top of the pedal and at other times almost at the floor. brake light has come on several times. parking brake will engage after three or four clicks and the next time will not engage almost to floor. dealer has replaced pads, drums, disks, etc. dealer and toyota motor sales will not return calls, letters, etc.*jb

Braking system in 2001 tundra: rotors and drums are badly warped causing severe vibration when braking at higher speeds (above 30 mph).*jb

The tires were defective. scc *jb

Steering wheel shakes while braking between 50 mph to 40 mph. dealer stated that rear drums needs to be replaced and it's a known design flaw. even though it was a known flaw the company never notified me or others that i know that have 2001 tundras. ts

While applying the brakes the vehicle will vibrate especally on the passenger side. ts the brake pads were replaced then adjusted and the rotors were replaced. however vibration, shutter and high pitched noise still exist. on one occasion consumer heard a clunking noise and found the caliper pin sticking out of trim of hubcap. with caliper pin in hand, consumer was angry when dealership had no knowledge of service bulletin for brake problems. balancing weights fell off. heater stopped working due to packing material. foam material was removed. *tt

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the exhaust manifold. also stated that it has a crack that will leak into the engine instead of the exhaust pipe was contacted and will only replace it if the vehicle is under warranty.

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.

Safety complaint on toyota tundras - lower ball joint failures resulting in front wheel to come off vehicle while driving. this failure results in severe damage to front-end of trucks and could result in debilitating or fatal accidents! three known cases in charleston, west virginia area!

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

Consumer states, vehicle rotors and pads have been change twice and the problems still reoccurring. dealer has been aware of the problem. please provide any additional information.*jb

While driving and when brakes were applied they didn't hold. contacted dealer. replaced part 3 times; however problem reoccurred. *ak

While vehicle was being driven extreme vibration occurred in front end.brake rotors prematurely wore out. rotors have been resurfaced, and brakes have totally failed at times.problems has not been corrected. dealer has determined that cause was brake fluid contamination. please give any further details.*ak

While driving 35 to 45 mph and applying brakes vehicle will vibrate. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced disc and disc pads, but problem still exists.*ak

While driving at 65 mph vehicle started to shake, and when consumer tried to apply brakes, vehicle started to shake even more. contacted dealer, and dealer noted that there was 9 faulty codes that have gone off.*ak

When driving in wet weather conditions at 40 mph, consumer was attempting to avoid a flooded area, when the consumer suddenly lost control of vehicle, upon impact of hitting an end post, the driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy, driver sustained head and chest injuries.*ak consumer stated when trying to get over to avoid the flood, the vehicle rapidly accelerated on its own, consumer believes the cause of failure may have been the 2 tires on the passenger side may have come off the rims, causing loss of control of vehicle. *jg tire information (b.f. goodrich p265/70r16)

Chassis rust and holes in the frame. obviously large rust holes in the direction of the frame behind the front driver side wheel. frame holes cause great concern for the overall operational safety of the vehicle. i consider this degree of rust degradation excessive and a craftsmanship defect. heavy steel vehicle frames shuld not exhibit rust holes to this degree. upon recall notice and inspection by toyota, the vehicle received a cnc undercoat to much of the chassis/frame as a measure to prevent further/future rust formation. obviously, the undercoat was insufficient at preventing further rust formation on this part of the frame. i do not know exactly when the rust holes appeared. i entered today's date when answering the question of "when did this happen", but it is reasonable to assume the rust formation has been in existance for many months to years.

Upon applying brakes drive must completely press pedal to the floor before vehicle will completely stop. please provide any further information.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. while having the vehicle inspected for a mandatory annual state inspection, the vehicle failed due to corrosion of the subframe. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the corrosion would have to be welded. the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the corrosion protection compound was not an adequate preventive measure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Premature frame rust-out. *tr

My 2001 tundra vibrates and pulsates when braking. i have had brake pads installed and the rotors turned 3 time in the last four months. but the problem is still there. because of this problem i have been in an accident. thank god i wasn't injured. i have heard and read about other tundra owners having the same problem. when will they make toyota recall the tundra's because of the bad braking system on them? when several people loss their lives. i just it will be the ford incident all over again. *la

While traveling and when turning on heater only cool air blows out. please provide further information. *ak

Seat belt failed to restrain passenger during a vehicle crash, passenger was forced underneath the dash. feel free to provide any further information conerning this matter.*ak

A broken weld which manufacturer installed on tow hitch while traveling at highway speed of 55 mph. this caused a loss of control which led to a vehicle crash. driver/passenger sustained injuries. feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

At 8,900 miles excessive wear of front disc pads and rear drums due to defective rotors being out of round. dealer notified, and replaced rotors/ rear drums, and front disc pads. but, problem still occurring. *ak customer states heater not working, dealer found heater cable loose. *tt

Front disc brakes have to be changed every five thousand miles since date of purchase. dealer has been contacted. *ak

When abs kicks in it intermittently makes a loud banging noise, almost like vehicle is back firing. when vehicle makes sudden stops pedal shakes and abs kicks in. toyota inspector says noise is normal.*ak

Vehicle started rolling after emergency brake was on and in park. consumer was stepping out of vehicle and door knocked consumer down. toyota sent inspectors to look at vehicle to determine cause of inadvertent rolling. consumer please add the vin# and mileage to the complaint form.*ak

When brakes are applied between 10 and 35mph vehicle vibrates. dealer has not been able to duplicate or correct problem, however, toyota has issued a tsb about problem. *ak

When starting engine cold vehicle knocks in the engine. dealership is aware of problem.*ak

When fuel tank is full, and vehicle ride on an upward incline passenger's compartment fills up with fumes from gas. the problem could not be duplicated by the dealer. *ak

Took vehicle to dealer on 11/13/2002 with check engine light on. dealer performed check and determined 2 02 oxygen sensors were bad. said they would order them and call me to bring vehicle back in. check engine light still on continuously. engine speed rises and falls with no pressure on accelerator. when in gear, sudden engine acceleration causes vehicle to jump forward unexpectedly it is now 12/3/02. dealer says sensors have not come in. when questioned as to whether this sensor problem is common with all toyota trucks with 4.7 liter v8 engine. the service man was evasive saying there have been some problems. considering they are having to order a part that is normally stocked at the dealership, and considering the unusual length of time it is taking them to replace the defective sensors on my truck. i am of the opinion that this is a widespread problem with the potential to cause accidents. this problem should warrant a recall of these type vehicles to correct this safety problem. dt

Increasingly excessive noise from rear axle. dt

Repeated brake problems with heavy vibration when stopping. front rotors are inadequate for this vehicle. *ak

Approx. 3 months after purcasing my truck the brakes would grab intermitently upon application and also vibrate, dealership did the repair under warranty. the dealership replaced rotors and pads to dealer spec's. at 28,100. miles i will be calling the dealer again for the same problem. when will toyota corp. admitt there is a problem with the braking system ? the brakes on my truck have never felt right.*ak

The gear selector fails when trying to move the selector from park to reverse to drive. also from drive to reverse to park. the problem has degraded to the point that all i have available at this time is neutral and drive. the dealer has told me that the cable that runs from the column selector to the transmission is kinked and will need to be replaced. the cable is special order which leads me to believe that toyota does not expect this part to fail. the cable is $150.+ and the labor to install is $350.+ on three occasions i have been backing out of my driveway onto pa rt 24 and oncoming traffic has had to stop while i tried to move the selector from reverse to drive. my position is that this cable was either manufactured incorrectly which caused the kinking or was installed incorrectly during assembly. the truck is not used commercially and has not been subjected to harsh use during the last two years. the truck will be repaired this week at my expense and i will be requesting the defective cable for examination. nlm

Brake rotors continue to become warped from excessive heat in normal braking conditions. dealers have instructed about tsb, but have ruled that my vehicle is exempt due to mileage being outside of the original manufacturer's warranty period. problem manifested itself prior to expiration of warranty period and was never resolved. dt

Not enough space, please contact me at (623)217-6864. no safety defect listed. *ak

The truck vibrates while applying the brakes. i have brought it to the dealer three times and the problem returns. it does not feel safe when it shudders violently while braking and turning. nhtsa needs to work with toyota to find a better solution.*jb

Under heavy braking down hill at 60 mph the vehicle vibrated rapidly. i do not have anti-lock brakes, but there was heavy vibration with the brakes.

This brake vibration problem has occurred 4 times with each new brake overhaul. the dealer repair has been attempted 4 times (10219, 11693, 13663, 17824 miles) but still no resolution. i currently have 19100 miles and need repair for the 5th time to avoid possible incident on the roadways. i consider this to be a serious safety issue.*ak

Severe front disc vibration when brakes applied at around 45 mph.this was diagnosed by dealer as premature front rotor warping and repaired twice under warranty. problem continues.toyota of america has not issued a national recall campaign to once and for all permanently fix this issue through new product design/engineering.i recently discovered through an internet site called tundra solutions.com that there are many more frustrated tundra owners with this unresolved matter.please help us.*ak

Rotors and drums warp very easily and need to be replaced. toyota knows it is a problem and is still selling the vehicle.*ak

I own a 2001 toyota tundra sr5 extra cab 4x4. at 15392 miles i began feeling a shutter/vibration from my brakes when braking at speeds above 40 miles an hour. i took it to the dealer who said he had one other vehicle with the same problem. they stated that the truck warped the rear drums and front rotors. after repairing the problem, i have gone between 500-4000 miles between the problem occurring again. in each instance, the dealership has replaced the defective part under warranty but can't fix the problem. i was told by the dealership that there is no safety problem and that the only thing i feel is the warped drums and rotors. i am worried about the safety of utilizing this truck as i would think that over time as the calipers keep getting pushed back that this will deteriorate then braking mechanism. i am currently scheduled for a new vehicle arbitration board on tuesday march 12, 2002. according to the representative from toyota, this problem is due to my exessive/heavy use and is normal wear and tear on the equipment. this truck is used mostly to commute to work and during the winter i tow a snowmobile trailer that only weighs 2000 lbs loaded. i don't know of any brake parts that are supposed to wear out, or even warp in that short of time no matter what the vehicle is used for. toyota has tsb's about this problem but they don't seem to correct it. please help with any information possible. *ak

The truck has been back to the dealer for shimmy on high speed braking, and has had 3 sets of brakes, and is now doing it again.*ak

Experiencing vibration in seats and center console. believe related to two-piece driveshaft, with center bearing carrier, being misaligned laterally. dealer refuses to acknowledge problem. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

This is our 3rd totoya tundra in the family. we had a green 2000 v8 sr5 with the same problem . we recently just bought also a close out model 2000 sr5 limited 4wd and it has the same problem, and then again i just bought a brand new sr5 v8 and it is doing the same thing. when you step on the brake it like the whole steering wheel vibrates, especially if you are braking from a high speed to a slower speed(ex. 70mph. to 50mph.) its like the whole car shakes. hopefully the nhtsa will look in to this matter so that this brake problem will be solved.*ak

Dealor refuses to recognize the problem. no safety defect listed. *ak

Both front rotors warped. service tech. stated "the rear brakes were not adjusting properly, causing the front rotors to overheat.*ak

From contact with other owners of this vehicle there seems to be a failure pattern with the brakes on this vehicle. the brake drums and rotors appear to be warping and requiring replacement after approximately 4000 miles of use. toyota has issued tsb's to correct the problem but it does not appear to work from what other owners say. my son has the same vehicle and is on his third set of rotors with less than 15,000 miles on the truck. when i got my truck back with the new parts and applied the brakes on a long hill at 50 mph the vehicle went into a violent shaking motion and i thought control would be lost. it has not repeated this behavior but i question the safety of this vehicle.*ak

Vehicle still shutters& vibrates when applying brakes after 2 times into dealer for warranty repair work. the dealer says that there is no problem. they replaced all brake pads and drums the first time and turned the rear drums the second time.*ak

Seat belt on drivers side does not retract completelty and is getting worse. *ak

Air bags did not deploy vehicle was damaged on both sides of front bumber and center. vehicle struck a curb, smaall wall, sign and swiped a tree. no tire markseo. *ak

Design defect regarding drive shaft lubrication. the flange or base of the universal joint bearing overrides the base of the alemite fitting making it impossible to get a tight fitting. when attempting to lube the bearings the grease just squirts around the fitting and not in. *jg *jb

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.