Rusted frame on my 2000 toyota tundra.
2000 Toyota Tundra body complaints
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Perforation in right frame rail. Frame is rusted through on passenger side under cab door. Actual hole in frame due to rust. My mechanic that services truck regularly recommended not driving due to location of rust. I asked toyota of wellesley, mass to look at the damage. They confirmed the damage but did not indicated on the paperwork that it was a safety concern.
2000 toyota tundra frame rusted in half causing the truck to be unsafe to drive. Contacted toyota have a case number. Nothing is being done at the moment to correct the frame.
2000 toyota tundra brought to mechanic to check out power steering. Power steering column and power steering block found to be almost completely rusted off frame of truck. Mechanic reports that the truck poses a serious safety risk and that the problem was found just in time to avoid a major accident. Currently contacting toyota company as this appears to be the same problem found in the 2000 tacomas.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine service repair. The technician detected excessive rust corrosion. A technician with an authorized dealer stated that the sub frame exhibited two holes and excessive rust corrosion. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The vehicle has not been repaired. There are photographs available upon request. The failure mileage was 113,000. The current mileage was 115,000. Updated 05/05/10. *lj updated 05/06/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. During routine inspection a mechanic discovered that the carriage frame had corroded. The frames left rear corner had a hole inch in diameter, and the right front stabilizer was fractured. The failure and current mileages were 113,000. The VIN was not available.
I have 2000 toyota tundra sr5 4x4 access cab that over the last few years is showing rapid amounts of rust on the frame especially around the welds and hubs. This truck is only in the 90,000 miles range and besides the rust is in very good condition. I have kept up with the maintenance and have records. But it will do me no good if this continues to rust at such a rapid pace that it has thus far.
Abnormal frame rust on 2000 toyota tundra. Upon having a sprayed in bedliner installed to further enhance/preserve our vehicle the installation company advised us they noted a severe amount of frame rust, that was not consistent with the condition of the rest of vehicle. They were under the vehicle for a fire watch during the installation of two welded patches to the truck bed to eliminate rust in the bed before it spread. Upon further investigation the frame is indeed inconsistently rusted in comparison to the remainder of the vehicle. This includes substantial rusting of the support for the fuel tank which is a safety concern. The local dealer suggested that based on the year of the vehicle the frame may have been coated in ohio where there was a problem with the proper amount coating being applied, but that they were not doing anything at this time for customers. (similar to the tacomas that have been recalled). *tr updated 03/29/10 *bf pictures received 10/07/10
Toyota tundra with major rust on the frame, many parts have fallen off including spare tire mount. I have the spare tire mount and many pictures. I have gone to a dealership about a month ago and they said they knew nothing and couldn't help me.
My vehicle is a 2000 toyota tundra v8 4.7 4wd 104k miles while changing oil during the month of november 2009 excessive rust was noticed on the truck frame near the leaf spring mounts. With minimal scraping large flakes of rusted frame peeled off. Underneath the flakes the frame has rotted completely through in multiple spots with the largest hole being 4 square inches. This is occurring heavily on the right frame rail and to a lesser but still accelerated rate on the left. The body and undercarriage of the vehicle are otherwise rust free and in good condition. This is not right at all. It is like the frame is dissolving while everything else is rust free.
Corrosion on my 2000 toyota tundra frame.
The frame on my 2000 tundra is disintegrating. I can break off big hunks of rusted metal and I'm concerned about the structure of the undercarriage. This has been an ongoing occurrence.
2000 toyota tundra sr5 truck spare tire fell with under frame holder, and rolled past the vehicle. Dry road summer 2009 , caused by advanced frame corrosion. I brought vehicle to bourne toyota bourne mass to have tire and new holder re- attached to frame, was told they could not do it! *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10.
I have a 2000 toyota tundra. During normal maintenance I was informed that the frame had a severe rust issue. This was so severe that the mechanic had to be extremely cautious when putting the vehicle on the lift as to not damage the frame. The vehicle has approximately 60,000 miles and at this point is almost un safe to drive. The reason for the maintenance was that the shifter cable had rusted through, not allowing me to change gears. I was informed about the recall on the toyota tacoma fro this same issue and filed a report with toyota on this tundra issue. At this point I have no options. I won't sell a possible dangerous car to anyone else and I doubt I would get any thing fro a trade.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. During a routine maintenance check with an authorized dealer he was advised that the frame was rotten. The dealer stated quoted a price of $8000-$9000 to replace the frame. The manufacturer but did not offer any assistance and that there was nothing they could do. The vehicle was not in drivable condition at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 94,000.
Upon bringing my 2000 toyota tundra in to toyota for a oil change, the service manage instructed me that the frame on my truck was rusted. He also advised me that my truck may be unsafe to continue driving. I checked and saw you have an open investigation pe09-049.
Frame rusting on 2000 toyota tundra. Chunks of metal are peeling off the frame.
Own a 2000 toyota tundra: rusted frame that is barely supporting fuel tank and spare tire; (replaced rack & pinion (steering) due to rust in 2008); rusted rear spring mounts; rust comes off in 1/8 inch chunks; was told not to drive vehicle--it's too dangerous; pictures are with bernardi toyota, framingham, ma; all problems relate to rusted frame.
When I purchased a 2000 toyota tundra 2 years ago, my mechanic checked it out and found it mechanically sound with minimal frame rust. Two weeks ago I brought it to the same mechanic for my 3,000 mile oil change. It now has 73,000 miles on it. He discovered the frame was badly rusted. He checked the internet and told me there might be a recall of the 2000 and 2001 toyota tundra. He suggested that I bring it to a toyota dealer. I did so and was advised that the truck had badly rusted frame rails and one cross frame bracket was totally rusted through. The dealer advised me to contact toyota corporate. I did so, and was told that there was no recall and, therefore, there was nothing they could do for me. Worthy of note is that my second vehicle, a 1999 plymouth voyager with 89,000 miles, has insignificant rust.
My 2000 toyota tundra sr5 4wd pickup frame is rusting to the point that it soon will rust through near the drivers side rear leaf spring mount point. It only has 112,000 miles and has not been driven in winter for the last three years. I have called toyota and filed a complaint with them as well, but they are not doing anything about tundra frame rusting at this time.
Severe corrosion of frame and rear crossmember where spare tire is located.
Our 2000 toyota tundra (with ~60,000 miles) was parked it in my relatives driveway on 10/18/09. When we went to drive it out of my aunt's driveway on 10/18/09, she started yelling, "stop, something is leaking!" looked at the front drivers brake line and saw a hole that was pushing out brake fluid with high pressure when brakes were applied. Thankfully, the brakes failed in the driveway instead of on route 2 between albany, ny and massachusetts. If they failed on the drive, my husband would likely have been killed on the mountainous road. Carefully drove the truck to the nearest dealership, lia toyota of colonie on 10/18/09. Told them about the broken brake line and asked for a frame inspection to be done first, as we did not want to put money into the truck if the frame had issues. On 10/26/09, we finally received an estimate for the work and documentation stating "the frame has normal rust wear for the age of the vehicle" and "the frame has no perforation at this time". The estimate said that the front driver brake lines and junction box were rusted through. The emergency brake pivot was rusted & seized on both sides and completely inoperable, and the front sway bar link was rusted through. Since we were told by lia toyota of colonie that the frame was intact (no holes) we authorized the work. We picked up our repaired tundra on 11/02/09 and kept the old parts. The emergency brake did not hold the car and needed adjustment, so the following day, 11/3/09, we took it to our local dealer, colonial toyota of milford. We asked for a brake adjustment and a frame inspection. The next day, 11/04/09, I received a call from colonial toyota, saying that our tundra frame had holes in it and we "should not put another dime into it" and "it is not safe to drive". Colonial service took pictures of the perforated frame and called the toyota reps, who came and looked at our tundra. On 11/10/09, we were notified that toyota declined to repair or replace our frame.
2000 toyota tundra frame rust safety issue I could not have the front bumper replaced due to extensive rust damage. I contacted toyota and they recommended a frame inspection and charged $98 dollars to tell me that there was perforated rust at 9 different inspection point and there was nothing that they could do about it. I believe that this vehicle is unsafe to drive and I contacted the "toyota experience" and then opened a case only to tell me there was nothing that they could do about it. I believe since this is the same manufacturing defect that they admitted to on the tacoma they should be held accountable for it on the tundra.
2000 toyota tundra rust issues. Cracked frame due to excessive rust, both cab mounts are rusted completely, and collapsed. Cab is now resting on bed. Cross members are rusted completely through. Had to remove spare tire so it wouldn't fall from the truck.
Severe frame rust damage to my 2000 toyota tundra. I am told not to drive it by the dealer.
Was driving at 65 MPH on the highway and my spare tire that is mounted beneath the truck fell off and fortunately bounced off the road instead of into oncoming traffic. I inspected the frame in the area of the tire mount and found it to be almost entirely corroded. There is similar corrosion on the frame in the vicinity of the rear axle, however it is not quite as bad.
Noticed rusting on my 2000 toyota tundra about 4--5 years ago didn't think much about it because of tundra's good reputation surprise' surprise' tundra went in for some minor repair & was promptly told by my mechanic that the frame was totally rusted & that it was bending while it was up on the lift ......took it to ira toyota in danvers mass where I purchased it ,again upon inspection by a toyota mechanic . He deemed the vehicle unsafe for travel on the road...vehicle has only 105000 thousand miles and so far to date dealer h or toyota has failed to provide me with aloaner vehicle till this matter is resolved even thought they are well aware that the tundra in not safe to drive service directot went as far to say to me well the vehicle is 9 years old vehicles are junk by then what is this person been smoking!!!!!!! But anyway my tundra I has a totally rusted frame and I'm still waiting for some closure on this matter what are the authorities doing ? Do you have to wait till someone dies''' please parties involved do the right thing!!!!!!!! Recall all these tundras. Before someone really dies!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra limited. During state inspection, he was informed that the rear frame cross member was corroded. The frames had an hole hidden in the spare tire area. The vehicle failed inspection. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.
2000 toyota tundra 102,000 mi. Well maintained was taken for yearly pennsylvania state inspection and was told that it would not pass inspection due to the brake lines, frame and cross members are rusted through. Making it unsafe to drive. The rear brake lines on the drivers rear side have been replaced.
My 2000 toyota tundra has severe rust on the frame. The body has none. All major joints and weld points show excessive rust and could lead to premature failure.
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