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I was told by service technician changing my oil that I had some very significant rust on the frame of my 2000 Tundra. I have been finding rust flakes on my garage floor and after reading about people having frame failures I contacted the Toyota customer center to see if there was any type of recall. They took my information and specifically asked if I had holes in the frame? Toyota representative was most cordial but explained that Toyota has not yet taken action to address how they might assist Tundra owners with this issue. I have scheduled an inspection for my Tundra's frame with a Toyota dealer for next week. There is rust on entire frame and it is very rusted on the springs and holders. Every welded joint has flaking and showing separating layers. I don't believe I will be towing or carrying heavy weight till I'm assured the rust ed parts have proper integrity to support weight and speeds. Tell everyone you know to with a 2000-2001 Tundra with rust to call Toyota!!!!!! and file a complaint here. Toyota wants to know, and we need some answers and assistance in making sure frames are safe.
Failure of frame in 2000 Toyota Tundra. First noticed large amounts of metal flaking off in early 2007. Notified Toyota and they did nothing. Spare tire fell off bottom of truck in my driveway. Noticed a crack in the frame and took it to be welded, and was told that my spare tire crossmember could come off in its entirety, that two of my cab mounts were no longer intact and that the others were hanging by a thread, and that the frame could not be welded in a way that would be safe for use, as there were portions without enough metal remaining to weld to. Notified Toyota again (Feb 2009) and was told that they had no program in place for the Tundra. Problems began in 2007. Rot ongoing. Truck is a total hazard because of the frame, and (uselessly enough) utterly functional in every other way. Pictures and the whole story at www.my2000tundra.com - I didn't know what else to do, so I made a website to share the information & pictures.
After my recent annual nh vehicle safety inspection, I was informed that my 2000 Toyota Tundra's frame had rusted to a point that they could put their fingers through the frame at several points and the truck would no longer pass inspection rendering the vehicle useless.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. He stated that the frame underneath the vehicle has been covered with rust for two years. The vehicle will not pass inspection due to the rust. The dealer was notified and stated that they were aware of the problem. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the shocks could snap and come through the bed of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The rust is a common occurrence with Toyota Tundra. The failure mileage was 20000 the and current mileage was 47000.
Frame rust rotting on my 2000 Toyota Tundra. Live in the hudson valley New York where salt is used to dice snow on roadways. Will not pass inspection. Contacted Toyota and told there is nothing they can do. Truck is off warranty. Same problem that was identified with Tacoma.
- Pine Bush, NY, USA
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Extreme rust on the frame and brake lines of my 2000 Toyota Tundra caused the brake line to leak, resulting in loss of braking ability. I was fortunate enough to not be in an accident and at my cost had the brake line replaced the very next day. This cost me around $120. I was also informed by the repair shop that the whole frame of my 2000 Tundra is badly damaged by rust and could be considered unsafe as there are parts near to the point of rusting through and falling off. The body and interior of this truck is in excellent shape and its mechanically sound at just over 82,000 miles. However I'm afraid at this point that more costly repairs could follow if my vehicle does not become completely unworthy to be on the road due to frame damage caused by the rust. I contacted the Toyota experience helpline and spoke to a case manager and was informed that Toyota is already "looking into this issue" but there is no action on Toyota part to make this right as of yet. Until then I have an unsafe vehicle that I am paying for while in anticipation of future problems and repairs to pay for as well.
On August 24,2009 I asked my Toyota dealer to inspect the frame of my Tundra as I felt it was too rusty and I was concerned. They told me it looked fine but they really did not check it well. On Saturday the 5th of September 2009 while driving down the road the rear cross member that holds the spare tire completely broke in half from the rust. The spare tire was still attached to the crank that holds it in place. I contacted the Toyota dealership and also the Toyota customer experience line to file a complaint. This is a severe safety issue as a vehicle behind me could have struck the tire and caused damage at best, or a tire going through a windshield at highway speeds. Toyota corporate says they are checking into it but they keep telling me that because it is a 2000 Tundra the warranty has expired. Safety issues do not expire! the frame is rusting out and Toyota is not helping.
I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra. This has frame rust through issues. This is very similar to some of the Tacoma frames I have seen, and I am reporting this because I am positive I am not the only Tundra owner who is experiencing this amount of rust. The truck interior and body is in mint condition, with only 65,000 miles on it, it has a lot of life left, only the frame is not going to last long and is clearly a safety issue to both me, and other drivers on the road. The power steering rack has already broken away on one side of one cross member. Had I not noticed, and rewelded the rack onto the frame the other side would have broken and I would have lost control of all steering. Thank god this didn't happen will going down the interstate at 65mph.
My vehicle is a 2000 Toyota Tundra limited 4X4. This vehicle has almost always been garaged and continues to be my primary mode of winter transportation. It just passed inspection, but I was warned by the inspecting shop that the under body rust is progressing and should be watched closely. The significant amount of frame and associated undercarriage rust, including pieces/chunks coming off, is very disconcerting and leads me to be concerned about a potentially dangerous vehicle failure. A Toyota dealer investigation/evaluation (including photos) was performed and results forwarded to Toyota corporate offices.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While the contact was examining his vehicle, he noticed that the front horn on the suspension was covered with rust. The dealer stated that there was no rust present on the vehicle or the suspension. The current and failure mileages were 88,293.
I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 extended cab. The frame is in terrible condition due to large chunks of rust falling off it and springs are rusting in the same manner which leaves me fearful for myself and any passengers safety. Every time I go far an inspection I hold my breath for passing. I noticed the excessive rusting about two years ago. I have roughly 73,000 miles on this truck and it's been garage kept here in hatfield MA since ownership.
Took 2000 Toyota Tundra to howe motors in claremont, nh for excessive rust in the frame. Howe motors took pictures, wrote a failure report, and sent information to Toyota.
2000 Toyota Tundra with severe rust throughout the entire frame, severe flaking of frame causing numerous thin spots throughout, had to replace brake lines a number of times, has rotted hole in frame near the rear tire as well as in the transmission mount, will not pass inspection because of this.
3.on August 20th, 2009 while driving over a railroad track on North ferry street in albany, New York, at slow speed, the passenger side front bottom ball joint broke, causing the wheel to buckle with the bottom of the tire protruding outward. The constant velocity joint then broke at the joint near the transmission and pulled out. 4.the truck stopped immediately on the railroad tracks. These are active railroad tracks. Two people were in the car at the time. 5.my wife enlisted the aid of a repair shop right next to the tracks. All of their tow trucks were out on calls, but there was a tractor with a bucket at the shop. They lifted the Tundra with the bucket and pulled it off the tracks, denting the front hood in the process. About two minutes later a train went by on the tracks. 6.the truck was towed to northway Toyota dealer in latham and inspected. There were multiple and extensive rust caused perforations on the frame. The stabilizer mount on the passenger side was ripped off the frame due to failure caused by rust. It is likely that the mount was off before the ball joint broke and may have been the ultimate cause of the accident.
I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra. I was recently stopped by another motorist who stated that my spare tire was hanging down under the truck. I looked under the truck to find this was true. I jiggled the tire and it fell completely out from under the truck. The winch assembly was still attached to the wheel, but I can see that the crossmember that the winch would be attached to is completely rotted away. My truck is maintained at a Toyota dealer and is current on its annual state inspection. I had never used the spare tire before, so I had never had a chance to see what the crossmember looked like behind the tire. I have closely checked the rest of the frame on the truck and it is in good condition. The rim on the spare tire is painted steel and was in contact with the crossmember since the truck was manufactured, yet the rim is in new condition with no rust. I have looked on line and it seems that many people are having similar problems with the crossmembers on these truck frames. I believe this is a potentialy very dangerous condition for other motorists and Tundra truck owners who are unaware of the rust hidden behind their spare tire. If they have never used their spare tire, then they will not be able to see this condition developing. Just prior to being stopped by the motorist who alerted me to the problem, I had been on the highway traveling at 65 mph! imagine if the spare tire had fallen out at that speed and was tumbling or bouncing into the path of other motorists! someone could have been seriously injured or killed. I did go to the Toyota website and try to make contact. The person who called me back was polite, but seemed to miss the point I was trying to make about this being a possibly serious safety issue. They only stated that Toyota accepts no responsibility, that this is probably due to living in the northeast and that repairs are at my own expense. Please investigate. I think there may be more Tundra like mine. I can supply photos.
2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 xcab 4X4 has extreme flaking rust all over frame, front bumper to rear. Body metal is fine. Part of frame is buckling/flexing, front right stabilizer mount has snapped off with nothing to weld to. Several weld areas have weakened or let go. Problem became noticeable in 2005 (at 60,000 odometer miles). Slowly got worse. Logged case with Toyota in 2008 when frame began to flex. No program to help. Severely worse in 2009. Updated case with Toyota. Still no offer of help or remedy, just "we are looking into it". no longer able to safely tow, will soon be unable to safely drive. Body looks great, but chassis frame is flaking to nothing.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. During a routine oil change the mechanic observed that the frame of the vehicle was worn and refused to change the oil since the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer offered him an opportunity to participate in the cash for cars program; however, he refused due to the value of the vehicle being undetermined. The manufacturer confirmed that they are aware of the failure with Toyota Tundra trucks. The contact is unable to drive the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 35097.
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- Eliot, ME, USA