This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Frame of the vehicle is starting to rust, clear coat paint is wearing off and is starting to chip with small spots of rust on the roof and hood, lower ball joint failure due to corrosion and degraded components. Unknown why the lower ball joint failed. Vehicle is not in the rust belt but definitely experiences corrosion and suspension issues.
When I drive my vehicle it is difficult to apply the brakes on it and I feel like if I press too hard (which might be necessary if I need to suddenly stop) that the brakes might break or fail somehow. I have also noticed that underneath my truck, the frame is rotting out in certain areas and the leafs (steel long plates near the rear of the vehicle) is bending out of shape. There is a clanking noise near the front of the vehicle that concerns me as well when I pass through a small bump.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact became aware that the frame supporting the engine was corroded through. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken numerous times for an oil change to parkway Toyota (50 sylvan ave, englewood cliffs, NJ 07632) and it was never disclosed that the subframe was corroded. The contact was concerned for his safety and stated at any time the engine may detach. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
The frame is damaged and was told my manufacture was supposed to replace with a new one. The truck looks to be bent in between the middle. I took it to my local dealer and they are having me pay for other areas and not replacing the frame even though it's under recall.
My 2000 Toyota Tundra has extreme rust and corrosion on the rear frame of the truck, bumper and tailgate connections are corroded excessive rust. Trouble with the trailer wiring harness. Something has burned up a box on the wiring harness. Parking break cable can not be fixed. Therefore there isn't a working parking break.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the undercarriage was inspected and it was found to be extremely corroded. The contact also stated that the spare time compartment was also extremely corroded. (young Toyota (1945 main St, logan, ut 84341) was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
2000 Toyota Tundra frame rails that go from front to back, back to front rusted nearly in half making the vehicle unsafe to drive. The rust is not just the issue with the crossmember. Vehicle cannot be driven, it it not safe.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was placed into neutral in order to be stopped. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the frame was rusted. The contact also mentioned that the shifter was not functioning properly. The contact mentioned that the gear selector would not move to the desired gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not safe to drive due to the rust, and that the brake line and shifter cable needed to be replaced. Graham Toyota (1515 w 4th St, mansfield, oh 44906, (419) 529-1800) was called and stated that the frame was previously repaired per an unknown recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 117,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that he previously received an unknown recall notice regarding frame corrosion. The remedy for the recall stated that for frames that were severely corroded, they would be replaced. In cases where replacement was not needed, the frames would be undercoated in order to prevent corrosion. Shottenkirk Toyota quincy (located at 5333 broadway St, quincy, il 62305, 217-929-9852) did not perform either remedy referenced in the recall. While the vehicle was having an alignment performed, the contact was informed that the frame was severely corroded. The contact called shottenkirk Toyota and was informed that they could not replace the frame because the recall repair was deemed completed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they were unable to perform the remedy for the recall due to the time limitation. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.
The truck is in awesome condition except the frame. Toyota has replaced the frames in other trucks in the past but are unwilling to take into consideration the one I own. I feel very unsafe driving it, and don't want to get rid of it because of its one negative thing. I'm going to include some photos so you can judge if you wish. If their is anything your company do to help me, it'll be greatly appreciated. I have reach out to Toyota in the past and all they've said was that their is no recall on the truck anymore. Its very sad because their is plenty of these trucks out there, and are very unsafe to the owner and pedestrians around us. They should recall certain ones like the one I own on account of its condition. Thank you very much for your time.
Frame rust so bad truck will not pass state inspection. This condition found on annual state inspection. From pics mechanic took, I am now afraid to drive vehicle. Some attachment brackets/bars not even connected and rusted completely in half. I called Toyota corporate and they said there was no recall on this vehicle nor any type of buy back program for it. Sad that this truck was not repaired as this was a known issue with 2000-2003 Tundra and now I am stuck with a vehicle that Toyota will not repair due to age. Seems this repair work should be available to any consumer who owns the vehicle if the recall work has never been performed on the vehicle? I am just second owner of vehicle and have only owned the vehicle just over a year. Although high mileage, this truck runs and looks great.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was being inspected by reliable Toyota (located at 3521 E sunshine St, springfield, mo 65809, (417) 459-4400), rust was discovered all over the entire frame. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 188,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the entire frame underneath the vehicle was rusted. The rust was starting to fall off onto the floor of the contact's garage. The contact was worried about continuing to drive the vehicle. Larry H. miller Toyota murray (5650 state St, murray, ut 84107, (801) 590-0640) stated ten years ago that the failure was not part of a recall and did not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer sent the contact a letter stating there was a rust issue with the frame and advised that the vehicle should be taken to a dealer. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 09V444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to lake country Toyota (7036 lake forest rd, baxter, mn) who indicated that the recall remedy could not be performed due to excessive rust and corrosion to the front subframe of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 157,000. Consumer stated 3/4's of the right frame was rusted and frame was welded for $250 consumer lost receipt waiting for recall parts to arrive.
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