Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking differential fluid from the housing wall of the rear end of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the rear end housing needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to continental toyota (6701 south la grange road, hodgkins, il 60525, (708) 716-4497) where it was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The contact was informed that due to the age of the vehicle, they could not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and denied assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 250,000.
2003 Toyota Tundra body complaints
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The entire frame is rusted - to my shock and I just failed inspection but the truck is gorgeous and runs great with all new tires. I'm currently low income and wonder how the frame recall was missed but the airbag was replaced. Please advise and thank you.
Frame is completely rusted through. Car has only 130k miles. Toyota denies culpability, frame is made of inferior material not able to withstand use.
A recall letter was sent for 2003 tundra for undercoating. Vehicle was taken to dealership and was there for three days. I was told nothing else was needed. I brought attention to dealership about frame recall. I was told my vehicle was not under that recall although the year and model was on the site. Second issue of concern, entire steering line replaced. There was a lack of power steering. Vehicle housed for three days at dealership. Fast forward today, 25 september was brought to my attention by service manager of large amount of frame rust and vehicle was not road worthy. Layers of rusted metal crumbled in manager's hand. As a consumer preventive maintenance repairs have been made. I have asked the dealership for help to resolve ongoing concerns. I am a female retired veteran pleading for help. I love my vehicle performance is the reason the mileage is 260,000 (+). Your attention to this concern would greatly be appreciated.
Fram excessive rust . "recall" , yet toyota acknowledged , treated , then denied the recall replacement .kindly advise .
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While driving, the trailer hitch became detached. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the hitch dropped low to the ground and was bent. The contact used the trailer jack to lift up the trailer and straighten the hitch to the receiver in order to drive home. The contact stated that the trailer hitch was bolted to the reinforcement bumper, which was corroded. The contact was concerned the passengers in the vehicle would not be protected in the event of a crash. The contact removed the trailer from his vehicle and placed it in the back of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to new country toyota of saratoga springs (located at 3002 ny-50 building # 1, saratoga springs, ny 12866, (518) 584-7272) where it was determined that the reinforcement bumper was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The recall only included the frame and all the crossmembers; therefore, the dealer could not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 1906120378. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
Frame recall inferior steel used on the frame has LED to premature failure and rot. Toyota applied a sealant to the frame to address the rust issue. The sealant was also an inferior product and did not adhere to the frame. Because toyota considered the recall closed there was no warning to indicate a hazard could exist. A recall will not show up on car fax if the manufacturer deems the recall is complete. Toyota's position that road salt is the cause of the premature frame rot ignores these facts.
A few years ago I bought a used toyota tundra with 70k miles on it thinking I was getting a reliable vehicle with lots of life left on it. What I got was the most unreliable expensive piece of crap I have ever owned. It even nearly ruined our honeymoon. We took the truck on a road trip to see the southwest and kick off our marriage. It was very exciting thanks to toyota. At the grand canyon we had the pleasure of hunting down the last overpriced bottle of power steering fluid. Rather than relaxing at the south rim I had to figure out how to limp the truck to the nearest shop. That was over $1200 out of our budget. The next obstacle was even more exciting. We discovered the back tires where ready to fall off and the front wheels had developed some issue also. So we limped the truck to elk city oklahoma in the midst of tornado warnings. We even got to spend the night in a run down motel 6. I think they rented rooms by the hour. That was another $1400 over our budget for a two day stay in scenic elk city. At least we got a free loaner from the folks at smith family nissan. It's more than toyota has done for us. I had to drive up to keene to just get pushed right out the door politely. They could have at least saved me the trip by simply returning my email. We got the same treatment from toyota corp. And for a souvenir we are left with a very expensive piece of scrap metal in the driveway. It appears as though toyota cheeped out on the steel for the frame. Cheap chinese steel. The solution was to spray some cheap crap on the frame and cover up the problem. It won't be long before it breaks in half just sitting in the driveway. Thanks toyota for all the help and the great customer service. You sure know how to take care of customers. Thanks to toyota's patch job the frame issues did not appear in a car fax report.
I had a safety recall for corrosion and had it repaired at the dealership in july, 2015. Recently I returned to the dealership for an exhaust leak. When they put it on the rack they noted several areas on the frame which had rusted all the way through. The mechanic informed me the truck was unsafe to drive and the frame needed to be replaced. I contacted toyota and was told my VIN was not part of any recall and therefor toyota would not replace the frame. I believe the same inferior steel was used on my frame as was on the recalled toyotas. I live in virginia which while we don't experience the large amounts of snow here, we are still considered a northern state per toyota. The truck has never been in an accident and was used as a daily driver and now will be a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal dragging noise coming from the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was rusted and detached. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called don moore toyota (4216 frederica st, owensboro, ky 42301, (270) 926-2500) and was informed to have the vehicle towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 129,000. *bf
Takata recall, I was involved in a collision with my toyota tundra when a nissan altima failed to stop for a stop sign. At witch point my air bags did not go off. The truck is totaled and so was the nissan! I was driving east on quincy ave. And the nissan was driving south on b st. When she failed to stop at the stop sign.
The frame by the driver side front wheel is almost broken in half...it has a 2 foot long section missing...other steering component affected stablizer bar almost rusted in half..bracket and bushing almost nonexistent...this is my daily driver for me,my wife and my 10 year old daughter...I fear for their safety should it completely let loose...I drive very slow...I am 59 years old...plz help me get a new framefrom toyota...thanx
My complaint is with toyota motor company and their admission but yet no resolution to a known problem. My story of this toyota truck begins with my son owning this tundra for about 5-7 years then selling me, his father the same tundra. Before buying said truck I was assured it was of god structural integrity, due to an inspection at a toyota dealership. Upon inspection they did find that the frame had visible rust and proceeded to treat it with anti-corrosion. Forward to three weeks ago a local inspection was to be done in which I was told that it would not pass due to frame problems as it was not safe to drive. Toyota engineers know that the frames are going to rust because no exterior application of any anti-corrosion is going to prevent any corrosion within a tubular boxed frame. I was refused any solution from toyota, who have previously admitted that these particular trucks all have the same issue. How can you help with getting toyota to resolve this completely instead of passing the little guy aside?
Rear cross member that holds on spare tire is completely rusted. Toyota refuses to replace because the recall has expired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While the contact was servicing his vehicle, he looked underneath and noticed that the sway bar was rusted along with the entire frame. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the spare tire was absent from the undercarriage of the vehicle. Also, the spare tire carrier was severely rusted and corroded. As a result, the spare tire detached from the vehicle while driving various speeds. Waldorf toyota (2600 crain highway, waldorf, maryland 20601, (301) 843-3700) was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle exceeded the three year/36,000 mile warranty coverage. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 1811171313. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was coated with a preventative rust protection on december 24, 2011 per an unknown recall that expired. The failure mileage was 453,839.
Frame corrosion was not properly addressed during 2012 recall. As a result the frame has corroded in multiple areas and the brakes just failed due to brake line corrosion. Toyota is refusing any additional claims for damages. However they should have done more to address the frame corrosion during the 2012 recall.
After mechanic recently inspected under side, it was found that the frame had significant rust and rot. Frame is not expect to maintain structure for very long.
Frame rusted to the point of being non-repairable and unsafe to drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. Upon inspection of the vehicle by an independent mechanic, the contact was made aware of severe frame corrosion. The dealer (cobb county toyota, 2111 barrett lakes blvd, kennesaw, ga) was contacted and confirmed the corrosion; however, they refused to perform the remedy per the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) because the vehicle was previously serviced per the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle had already been repaired per the recall. The failure mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not provided.
A few years ago my truck was recalled for rust of the frame. I took it to the dealer and they decided it was fine and spray coated the bottom of the truck as a remedy for the recall work, where other trucks were given new frames. In my state inspection this month I was advised that there was substantial rust problems (holes) on the frame in the front upper part of the frame, just 10,000 miles since the recall remedy was done. The dealer tells me they can do nothing, it is a toyota problem, toyota tells me it is a dealer issue since they already "repaired" the vehicle under the recall. The work they performed under the recall was not sufficient to make their trucks safe, and I believe another recall must be done and the frames need to be replaced as this is an unsafe situation both to myself and others on the road.
2003 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to rust holes near front sway bar and left rear at shock mount. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was inspected for rust holes multiple time none were found, but the vehicle was previously treated for frame rusting.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing recall repairs for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) at galaxy toyota (750 nj 30, eatontown, nj 07724), the technician diagnosed that the front of the frame was completely rusted. The technician stated that the failure was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was instructed to sign a waver, noting that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 295,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact received a "bxd" recall in 2014 for severe frame corrosion inspection. The federal safety agency campaign number was not provided. The vehicle was taken to the harr toyota dealer, located at 100 gold star blvd, worcester ma 01606, where the technician inspected the vehicle and sprayed a rust resistant compound on the frame. The contact stated that the spray started to flake off within a short time. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the technician stated that the flaking was normal and took pictures of the failure. The contact called noxudol,the spray manufacturer, at (301)-972-0860 and was informed that the flaking was not normal. The vehicle was taken to westboro toyota, located at 271 turnpike rd, westborough, ma, 01581, where the technician performed a thorough inspection of the undercarriage and found holes and rust in the front passenger side and rear driver side of the frame. The manufacturer (toyota) was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,833. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While driving 2 MPH, the spare tire fell from under the vehicle. The contact noticed that the spare tire retaining plate was rusted and corroded, but no other rust was noticed on the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing and repairs. The local dealer (lee toyota, 115 main st, topsham, me 04086, (207) 729-3358) was contacted about the repair cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no open recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While undergoing routine maintenance, the technician stated that the frame was severely rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was taken to pearson toyota (12978 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23608, (757) 874-6000) where it was diagnosed that the frame was in poor condition and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired in 2012 per a manufacturer recall for frame rust in which an anti-corrosive agent was sprayed onto the frame. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 137,430. *bf the consumer requested an update. *js
Entire frame has severe rust despite anti-rust/corrosion inhibitor applied in 2010-2012. Small holes are now present in frame and the vehicle only has 108k miles. Recently, the power steering rack and pinion had to be replaced, as it rusted out. The technician noticed rust on other suspension components, indicating that rust had made the system weak and brittle. Copious amounts of corrosion inhibitor has now made it almost impossible to obtain a correct alignment. The rusted frame will soon, if not already, diminish the vehicle's safety. Toyota instituted a frame recall circa 2010 for just this issue. Somehow this VIN was omitted. The corrosion inhibitor has proved ineffective. I am requesting that the federal safety agency demand toyota institute another recall for the excluded vins. These omitted tundras, in their current poor frame condition, present a hazard to drivers and other motorists and must be repaired.
I recently purchased my vehicle from a auto dealer and a few months after the purchase I noticed the frame was rotted. I took it back to the dealer and they would not replace the parts. I went to toyota who states that they will not do anything either my truck is not safe to drive on any road for myself or other drivers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the passenger side of the dashboard's air bag cover melted and was sticky to the touch. The contact stated that, in the past, there was an unidentifiable odor coming from that area. The vehicle was taken to darcars toyota frederick (5293 buckeystown pike, frederick, md 21704 (301) 696-6300). But the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer took pictures and sent them to a local toyota representative for darcars. The contact mentioned he was afraid to drive the vehicle due to sun glare and was unsure if the passenger side air bag was safe. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Purchased my 2003 toyota tundra in may 2016, shortly after I purchased it I noticed that the frame was rotting in the front on both sides, I contacted the dealer I bought it from crazy jims in milwaukee which was absolutely no help. He applied a undercoat but didn't do a very good job as it has already worn off. I then contacted toyota thinking they would do something they opened a claim number which resulted in absolutely nothing being done. I am appalled that toyota will not stand behind their product, I know that the truck is not new but toyota is known for the quality and durability of their vehicles. I have spoken to several mechanics and many of my friends and family and they cannot believe that the toyota manufacturer would allow a unsafe vehicle to be driven on the roads and highways. I drive myself and my children in this vehicle and I feel this should be covered by the dealer it is unsafe to drive but unfortunately I have no other vehicle to drive in and no funds to purchase a new one as I am still paying the loan on this one. Please help me.
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