2000 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion on the frame.
2000 Toyota Tundra body complaints
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Frame rust really bad
My frame is rusted on most in to an I no yall had a recall but I don't know if its stall good for this truck
Tl* 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.
Rear frame rusted obvious manufacturer defect. Will not pass safety inspection.
Tl* 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.
Tl* 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.
Tl* 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 tundras 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.
Tl* 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.
Tl* 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the brake indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear cross member was severely corroded, which spread to the brake line proportional valve. The contact found that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and the contact was informed that the state of south carolina was not included in the recall; therefore, they were unable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1904080954. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 187,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
This vehicle has two safety recalls but toyota refuses to address the issue because they say its too old of a recall. And it not a new vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency 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. *tt consumer stated 3/4's of the right frame was rusted and frame was welded for $250.00 consumer lost receipt waiting for recall parts to arrive.
I has a lot corrosion in the chasis holes I can't place the spare tire because the corrosion it's everywhere
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to toyota of braintree (781‑848‑9300, located at 210 union st, braintree, ma 02184) and the recall was repaired in february of 2012. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an exhaust service in october of 2018 and the mechanic noticed that the entire frame was severely rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the recall repair was completed; therefore, no further assistance was offered. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,957.
Previously recalled rusted cross member dropped spare tire on massachusetts 495 hitting the vehicle behind me. 8/18 toyota inspected cross members and frame and told me they all needed to be replaced and since they already did it once during recall they have fulfilled obligation. Truck recieved vehicle undercoating per campaign has had one crossember replaced and fuel straps. Truck is one owner with 74k miles and garaged. Truck inspected in 2014 and in 2017 noted no corrosion at multi point inspections from toyota. 8/14/18 dealership noted crossmembers had rot that must be welded at an outside shop. Toyota dealership would not quote repair and not work on truck. Have 2 children 3 and 5, wife and I need a safe resolution from toyota. The recommendation is repair at an outside shop for safety reason and I unable to find a shop to preform toyota's recommendation and they will not work on vehicle.
I had my vehicle inspected as part of the recall campaign involving excessive rust. However, the required work to replace the fuel tank straps and crc coating was not done. Now, dealer records indicate that the truck has been serviced under the recall, and I can't have the work done. While my truck is not now in a cold climate state, it was originally sold and owned in one.
This vehicle was part of an earlier recall for corrosion of the frame and component parts. Toyota replaced the frame along with a corroded leaking gas tank. Approximately one week ago we noticed an oil leak from our rear differential. Upon inspection by our local mechanic he determined the rear differential housing is corroded this causing a leak. This vehicle is known for its severe corrosion of frame and component parts. We discussed out concernes over the wide spread corrosion with corporate toyota when the frame was replaced. I contacted corporate toyota yesterday to discuss the current issue and was told they would only consider our claim after the vehicle was inspected by a toyota dealer at our cost. I was also informed that it was very unlikely that toyota would repair the vehicle because of the age. This vehicle is mechanically sound and we intend to keep it, however the corrosion issue is prematurely ending the life of the vehicle. I contacted the local toyota dealer and was told by the service manager that they have seen this issue and address it with spray on epoxy to stop the oil leak. They could not confirm that would work on our vehicle until they inspect it. We believe toyota should inspect the damage free of charge due to the known issue they have with corrosion. The brake component attached to the rear differential are also showing excessive corrosion and we are concerned these components will fail causing an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. Upon inspecting the vehicle, rust was noticed on the frame, cross member, and the fuel straps, which were extending to the fuel tank. The contact was concerned that the components could fracture. The dealer (cumberland toyota, 1540 interstate dr, cookeville, tn 38501, (931) 520-4149) indicated that the statute expired to receive the recall remedy and refused to repair the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (carter toyota, 160 w 3rd ave, colville, wa 99114) and was informed that he was responsible for any damage to the vehicle during the recall repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
My 2000 tundra frame has rusted through to the point that it does not pass the va state inspection. There is a frame recall for tundras of this make and model, however my VIN is not included in the recall for some reason. Toyota says that the federal safety agency determines what vins are included. I have significant rust including holes in the frame as well as a sway bar on the front passenger side that has totally broken away due to rust. How can I get my truck included in the frame recall action as the current recalls for my VIN only apply to the rear of the truck (not my failures) and only addresses putting a coating on the frame which will not address my issue. I am the original owner and the truck has been maintained in va throughout its life. I have recently (~1 year ago) also totally replaced all of the exhaust system at my own expense due to rust (nearly $4,000 worth of work). No frame should have this much rust issues unless there was a defect in the manufacturing process. My frame needs to be replaced to allow the truck to pass the va state inspection.
Recall for undercarriage, according to service personal my truck did not meet criteria to be replaced so all that was done was sand off rust and repaint. So now went for inspection and it will not pass it is unsafe to drive. So this was pure negligence on your part to not fix it properly so at this time I have the backing of my mechanic to pursue this issue to see that my truck get a new undercarriage which it should had from the start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While searching for the spare tire, the contact was unable to locate the tire and realized that the tire had fallen off and the rear cross member was corroded. The vehicle was taken to mendenhall auto center (8725 mallard street, juneau, ak 99801) and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear cross member was completely corroded and no longer structurally sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) due to the vehicle being registered in alaska. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 11/02/17*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the subframe was severe rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to lynch toyota of manchester, ct where it was confirmed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. No assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was examined in 2014 per the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure), but no service was performed due to insufficient amount of rust at that time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.
2000 toyota tundra fram rusted through in 3 areas. Toyota dealership would not help with this
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