2001 Toyota Tundra: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Mar 7, 2021 · Tires · 126,298 miles · CA

Low mileage, two year old front tires beginning to separate at inner sidewalls, making vibrations above 50+ MPH and shaking vehicle so bad almost undriveable at highway speeds. Alignment shop said get them checked. Re-balancing tires had no effect, moved front tires to rear then bed of truck would vibrate at speed. Replace the 2 tires in question and problem resolved. Had tire shop look at the tires and they found tread separation at inner sidewalls of both suspect tires. Called manufactured for warranty replacement or refund and they needed a rma form filled out by an authorized dealer who sells this brand of tire before a return could be accepted. Original purchase was online from walmart for pickup at local store. Walmart had no record of the tire seller who supplied online walmart sales. Manufacturer referred me to a 'discount tire' store locally that manufacturer had previous contact with and dealt in this brand of tire. Contacted the suggested store and salesman needed to contact manufacturer first to know how to proceed. After a callback from store, salesman tried to diagnosis the tire problem over the phone without actually looking at the tires and said tires were probably out of round. I have the two tires and still pondering for a solution.

Filed Mar 27, 2020 · Suspension · 199,386 miles · AZ

On 11-5-2019 I was driving my 2001 toyota tundra, down a city street at approximately 30 MPH when I heard a loud snapping, breaking noise and the right front of my truck collapsed and truck veered to the right. My first instinct was that I had a blowout. There was entrance to circle k approximately 40-50 feet away. Skidding along I was able to steer the truck into the driveway and off the street. When I got out to check I saw that the right front tire had collapsed under the vehicle had skidded on the tire and rim. The tire was still holding air but was scraped down to the cord. There were no potholes or any debris in the road. I had my vehicle towed to my mechanic, primarily japanese, and had it diagnosed. Ball joints were completely broken and also ruining ABS speed sensor and brake hose. See attached invoice. Mechanic also did a diagnosis on the entire front end. On 11-14-2019 per the advice of my mechanic I had them rebuild l ball joints and lower and upper control arm. See attached invoice. I still have not replaced the r control arms which they have advised I do asap. It was extremely fortunate that myself or no one else was seriously injured. *ln vehicle was towed.

Filed Mar 19, 2013 · Steering · 140,677 miles · CA

Took the vehicle to a local dealer for a front end inspection due to a steering problem. The vehicle was very stiff during turning and would not return to center. Asked for a thorough front end inspection of power steering system and associated steering linkages, etc. Dealer advised that all was ok but that front end would need to be aligned. Paid for the diagnosis and a front end alignment. The problem was still there upon receipt of the vehicle. Drove another 600 + miles and while driving to a local business at approximately 10 MPH, the right front tire separated from the frame and wedged under the right front wheel housing. It turns out that the right front lower ball joint assembly had failed and the wheel was completely disconnected from the frame. Had the vehicle towed to a local shop for repair. Am reporting this problem to toyota corporate as a complaint that the dealer did not discover the problem when it was in their care for a steering/front end discrepancy. Upon further research today, discovered that this is a known engineering defect and problem with the 2000 - 2004 tundra front end.

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Body, Tires · 97,000 miles · NH

The spare tire separated from the cross member on my 2001 tundra. Fortunately I was at slow speed. I now know you have opened an investigation but wanted to be sure to log the issue. My truck is no longer drivable and toyota has told me that they do not have the parts to fix it yet. I think it is time that you require toyota to replace the frame and all associated components. This is not isolated to just the rear crossmember, there is rust throughout the whole underside of the vehicle.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Body · 72,700 miles · RI

I have a 2001 toyota tundra. I brought this vehicle in for rhode island state inspection and it failed due to frame rust. The spare tire separated and the frame that holds the tire broke and is being held together with a strap. There are places in the frame that have rusted through completely. Both the dealership and the corporate offices have not been of any assistance. *tr updated 03/25/10 *bf the consumer sent in pictures. Updated 07/14/10.8jb

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.