2001 Toyota Tundra: brake failure

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 100,000 miles · ND

My brakes line rusted off. I got it replaced. If I didn't notice it I could have gotten into a major accident with no brakes. My frame on the pickup is rusting and I am concerned that it will become another safety issue. I have owned toyotas all my life and now worried to drive them due to rusty frames.

Filed May 9, 2012 · Brakes, Suspension · 91,080 miles · NY

Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). Due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). Power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. Approx mileage 150,000. Front suspension links rotted out. Called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. They issued a complaint #.took vehicle to dealer for inspection for three recalls, a0f, b0d, 90m on 05/02/2012. Inspection not properly done, chunks of rust still can be flaked off, possible holes behind, but they sprayed crc over top of the loose scaling, covering over the problems. We had no choice in what they were doing with our property. We took it in for an inspection. After said inspection, if it would not get a new frame, we would have opted to take it home, removed all loose scaling prior to the crc being applied. We were not given any options, our vehicle was already on the way to their collision shop for the work. This would have accomplished two things; the dealership would know without a doubt that there were no holes and the crc would stick directly to the frame minimizing future corrosion (that is the objective of the recall afterall) I called toyota corporate and voiced my concern with a spray covering over the problem, and the truck not being safe. My case is still pending, but based on the initial call back from the case manager, it is not looking like there will be a resolution in our favor, we will see. My concern is, how many of these toyota dealers are not thoroughly inspecting these trucks, spraying over the problems and putting these vehicles back on the roads. How safe is that?

Filed May 9, 2012 · Body, Brakes · 91,080 miles · NY

Due to premature corrosion (vehicle 4 years old) parking brake failed to function, failed nys inspection, was repaired (03/14/2005). Due to premature corrosion, spring broke, was repaired (01/02/2008). Power steering rack rotted, had to be replaced. Approx mileage 150,000. Front suspension links rotted out. Called toyota (04/15/2009) voiced our concern for rotting frame, no recall at that time. They issued a complaint #.took vehicle to dealer for inspection for three recalls, a0f, b0d, 90m on 05/02/2012. Inspection not properly done, chunks of rust still can be flaked off, possible holes behind, but they sprayed crc over top of the loose scaling, covering over the problems. We had no choice in what they were doing with our property. We took it in for an inspection. After said inspection, if it would not get a new frame, we would have opted to take it home, removed all loose scaling prior to the crc being applied. We were not given any options, our vehicle was already on the way to their collision shop for the work. This would have accomplished two things; the dealership would know without a doubt that there were no holes and the crc would stick directly to the frame minimizing future corrosion (that is the objective of the recall afterall) I called toyota corporate and voiced my concern with a spray covering over the problem, and the truck not being safe. My case is still pending, but based on the initial call back from the case manager, it is not looking like there will be a resolution in our favor, we will see. My concern is, how many of these toyota dealers are not thoroughly inspecting these trucks, spraying over the problems and putting these vehicles back on the roads. How safe is that?

Filed Aug 8, 2010 · Body · 81,000 miles · FL

- 1st 2001 tundra frame rust recall. Took to dealer. Said my spare tire was not in danger of falling off. Did nothing further. -2nd recall expanded. Took to dealer, said they were going to replace the frame. Was told if they broke anything off due to rust, it would be my expense. I objected. Was told frame will not be replaced. Took truck in for brakes on friday. Shop was not able to remove caliper pins, rusted in solid. I cant get brakes replaced. Shocks are rusted, leaking, and shot, cannot replace, nothing to attach them to the frame. This is my only transportation. I must continue driving like this, no brakes, no suspension, completely rusted frame, as there is no solution. There is not a speck of rust on the body, 2001 tundra sr-5 access cab with 81,000 miles.

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · LA · crash

2001 tundra brakes failed to stop truck from hitting vehicle in front on a sudden stop on the interstate. Found out later that toyota knew of defective brakes and issued tsb br004-002 to replace 191mm front brake calipers with larger 231 mm calipers within the warranty period, but did not notify owners of the defect. Only owners who complained of vibration when braking and early failure of front rotors and brake pads were offered the upgraded calipers, but only after repeated complaints. The upgraded calipers were eventually incorporated into the 2004 and later tundras.

Filed Nov 17, 2009 · Body, Brakes · 175,251 miles · AK · crash · 1 injury

2001 toyota tundra brake failure resulting in single vehicle accident running off the road into ditch and had to be towed. Inspection photos available demonstrate brake line corrosion along with chassis and frame rust through. *tr updated 03/29/10 *bf pictures received 10/05/10.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Suspension · 255,456 miles · LA · crash

On 10/14/09 while driving on la 15 the left front ball joint came apart on my 2001 toyota tundra pickup. There was no warning, just a loud bang leading me to believe, at first, I had a blowout. What followed next was a loss of control and brake failure before I spun out on the side of the road and came to a stop. Luckily I was unhurt. I know there was a recall on the 2002-2004 vehicles but I am more than a little sure something is wrong here too.

Filed Aug 21, 2005 · Brakes · 91,980 miles · AR · crash

I bought my 2001 toyota tundra in febuary of 2005. When ide bought the brakes where in good shape. After just 3 months of driving my truck started shaking violently when applying the brakes at higher speeds (30-55mph). I took it to a mechanic and he said that the brakes were shot and that the rotors were in need of turning. I proceeded with the repairs and was back on the road again till two nights ago. My family and I were coming home after sunset when a cow darted out in the middle of the road. I acted quickly and veired only to find that the brakes didnt work causing me to loose control of my truck. I was able to regain control by knowing the proper procedures from a defensive driving course ide taken when my occupation was as a firefighter but I still came in contact with the animal in the road due to the brake failure. Ive since taken the truck back to my mechanic and the brakes and rotors are shot once again. He said the exceedingly rapid ware of the brakes and rotors came from a malfunction on the rear brakes which in turn causes over strain on the front brakes resulting in premature break failure. Ive searched the internet and if your staff can possibly do the same they'll find that this has been a terribly common problem in the toyota tundras year model 2000 through 2004. Ive recently started circulating a petition for others that have had these problems with their toyota to accumulate proof that the problem has exsisted for some time now and that it has happened in an extremly large number of the toyota tundras. Their are countless testimonies of people with the same problems and have tried going to the manufacturer only to get the run around or just simply ignored. Toyota is in violation of manufacturing defective vehicles and selling them to the public with no concern what so ever for the safety and concern of there customers or the people that they share the roadways with.

Filed Nov 19, 2004 · Brakes · CA

While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brakes needed to be replaced, and replaced them. Ten minutes later while driving the driver applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed. Vehicle was towed back to the dealer for inspection. The cause of the failure had not been determined.