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I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra, access cab, 4WD truck with 160,000 +/- miles. I purchased the vehicle used from the original owner who lived in the akron, Ohio area. I have noticed significant section loss to frame members, cross members and cab supports. Presently, the frame is completely perforated on the underneath side near the passenger front door. Additionally, the passenger middle cab support has corroded completely off, the front drivers cab support has rusted completely away and the front bumper/impact guard has completely rusted off. I have contacted the dealership and corporate headquarters two separate times. They have responded promptly all three times; however, the issue is still be investigated at the "executive level". additionally, I have had to replace one of the rear brake lines and the fuel tank strap due to failure from corrosion. The vehicle is in excellent mechanical shape and body is nearly flawless. I have photos available. The frame seems to be most severely deteriorated at the boxed section near the transmission support cross member. Under normal driving conditions (I.e. not towing/no payload) this would likely be the point in the structure associated with maximum bending. Due to the box design- it is impossible to inspect the total amount of section loss; although, as previously stated the passenger side rail is completely perforated along the underneath side. I can attest that my father has a 2002 Toyota Tundra with no deterioration. It is unclear if Toyota used a different treatment for the later model vehicles. Most alarming to me, is how quickly Y the corrosion has progressed. Since last September, the corrosion has progressed from a surface rust appearance into bubbling and complete deterioration.
I own and operate a 2000 Toyota Tundra access cab truck, it was purchased for it's high towing capacity for it's size and build quality. Recently I became aware of rust on the rear frame severe enough to warrant removing my spare tire for safety and also to cause me discomfort with the safety and security of the frame for the towing which the truck was purchased for. Upon closer inspection I have found the brake tubing to be very corroded as well as much of the front steering and suspension system.
I brought my 2000 Toyota Tundra in to be serviced at my Toyota dealership. It was determined then to be unsafe to drive. The dealership determined that the frame is rusted out and the leaf spring has penetrated the truck bed. This truck has regularly been maintained at the dealership where it was purchased. Additional rust proofing was purchased at the time of purchase. Other than the rusting frame, the vehicle works very well. Now it cannot be driven and there is no suggestion that it can be fixed. I am aware that Toyota has had the same problem with the Tacoma model and that Toyota has reimbursed Tacoma owners one and one half times the blue book value. I am also aware that Toyota acknowledges the problem with the Tundra. Unfortunately, they are unresponsive to me. I am currently renting a vehicle in order to get to work as I await the next step in this process. The dealership has told me to leave the vehicle with them as it is unsafe and unfit to drive. There seems to be some inequity in this situation. I have been encouraged to report this to you.
- Sandwich, MA, USA
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I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra and have frame rust that has rusted up through the bed of my truck. Also all the welds look to be rusting and especially at rear wheel area.
Severely rusted frame. Toyota & NHTSA knows there is a problem because the frames were not treated correctly in the factories. I have been contacting Toyota about this issue for years & have gotten no where. My frame starting rusting & flaking metal around 4-5 years of age. Frames should not rust like this. I've tried undercoating the frame to prevent any further rust but nothing helps it just gets worse & worse. My brackets holding the front bumper are so rotted I'm just waiting for the bumper to fall off. Something needs to be done for the Tundra owners w/ this severe problem. Tacoma owners 1995-2000 w/ this same problem were taken care of but nothing has been done for the Tundra owners & I don't understand why. Please help the Tundra owners.
Frame and undercarriage rusting of my 2000 Toyota Tundra acccab. This has been an ongoing occurrence since we purchased the truck in 2002 from a Toyota dealership in Massachusetts.
Rusting frame and cross members. Rust coming through the bed just where it is mounted to the rusty frame. Before long the bed looks like it might rust off completely. This is a terrible rust issue. This is my second 2000 Tundra that I have owned and it also had terrible frame rust.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. There was excessive corrosion on the frame, sub frame, brake lines and the spare tire mounting brackets. The manufacturer was notified, and he was given case# 0910113943. He was awaiting a response from the public relations manager. The failure mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While having body repairs performed, the mechanic concluded that the frame had corrosion. He has yet to determine if the vehicle was repairable. The failure and current mileages were 135,000.
I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra and the frame is rotting. The sparetire fell off due to the rotting. The shock and shackle mounts are also rotting. Consumer is adding pictures. 10/26/09.
The frame of my 2000 Toyota Tundra has been rusting away in large sheets/chunks and I have been in contact with Toyota and have yet to have it been resolved.
Let me add my complaint to the problem of 2000 Toyota Tundra frame rusting problems/concerns. Every time I wash the truck more and more pieces of rust show up under the vehicle. My mechanic has recommended getting rid of the vehicle. When put on a lift to do an oil change you can hear the frame creaking. As the mechanic says..there's no way that should be like that."
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. During routine maintenance a technician discovered that the entire frame was corroded. The vehicle has not been inspected or repaired by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 139234. Updated 11/06/09 also the check engine light was on. Updated 11/09/09
Driving down road and spare tire fell off underneath the truck and rolled down the middle of the road. Took truck to Toyota dealership because a neighbor (who is a service manager) looked at it and said it was unsafe and the whole bottom was rusted out.. Toyota claimed the vehicle was safe that it was just a rusted bolt. Two weeks later the muffler was loud so we took it to a midas dealership. The mechanic called me in and stated that the issue was not the muffler the bolts and clamps had rotted out and he needed to drill holes to attach new bolts. He told me that the bolts holding the joints on the bed of the truck was unsafe and he felt that I should not drive the vehicle and definitely not on the highway. So now I have had 2 people claim the vehicle is unsafe and the Toyota dealers claims it is safe. The whole underneath is a big pile of rust. Luckily no one was injured when the tire fell of while I was doing 50 miles an hour. I was allowing my teenage son to drive this vehicle, but now it spends most of its time sitting in the driveway because we are afraid of a safety concern.
2000 Toyota Tundra with extensive frame rust. Bolts all rusted. Nothing has been done to repair. Have contacted Toyota dealership, but there is no recall.
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- Newark, OH, USA