Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a crushing noise coming from the rear driver side. Once he arrived home, the contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the frame had corroded through the entire chassis on the front driver side. The contact also stated that the front of the chassis dropped below the rear part approximately one inch and a quarter. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would not assist with the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. ..updated 06/27/17 *bf updated 08/22/2017
2005 Toyota Tundra body complaints
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The frame of the truck was recalled for excessive rust. The dealer sprayed on a coating per the recall in 2013. The coating has all flaked off and the frame is losing chunks of rust. Toyota know about this problem but won't do anything about it once they spray the defective coating on it. The truck frame needs replaced and they won't do it. Somebody is going to be seriously injured or killed in one of these trucks when the frame breaks at speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact noticed extensive rust and corrosion near the motor mounts. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer recall, but the contact was informed that the statute had expired to receive the repair. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle would be repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to repair the vehicle. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed severe corrosion on the rear frame of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was diagnosed that the frame was "flaking away" due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 10/06/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was being inspected, it was noticed that the rear frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. Updated 08/16/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was severe corrosion to the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that due to the severe corrosion, the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
I went to a certified toyota dealer for an oil change few days ago and they notified me about the massive corrosion on the frame that do not reflect the age or the overall condition of my vehicle. They strongly recommend me to stop driving the vehicle immediately due to the high degree of damage on the entire body. I just bought this vehicle from grieco mazda of delray beach on 10/13/15. The vehicle was not inspected at all prior to sell it to me becuase grieco mazda did not mention this massive corrosion while doing the business.
I brought my truck in on july 13th 2015 to have the frame inspection done by hurlburt toyota in epping nh. They determined that my frame passed inspection and wanted me to bring it back to have crc done. I expressed my concern about the condition of my frame when I dropped it off and handed the service rep two pieces of metal that had basically fallen off in my hand. I was told not to worry and that they would look at it. I knew the frame was in bad shape and was disgusted when I was told that there was nothing wrong with it. I was then contacted a few weeks later 2 days before the recall expired and was encouraged to get my truck in to have crc done, but they could not provide me a loaner that I could tow with so I never went in. I was prepared to undercoat truck myself and while underneath my truck I found a hole in the boxed section of the drivers side(not a drainage hole) I contacted the dealer that inspected and they told me to contact toyota corp which I did and received a case # and after a lot of wasted time was told there was nothing that could be done. Something needs to be done about the way this is being handled. There is no way they can get crc in that boxed section which is where my problem is. It is frame rot not rust. Applying crc to that area will probably only make the rot worse. I was told that they do a more thorough inspection before undercoating but they had my truck for two days and printed on service slip that it passed. All of the frames are bad on these trucks. Im now stuck with a truck that I paid $10,000 two years ago and now feel its worth nothing. I would not sell in this condition and cant get any help from toyota! Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
2005 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle frame corrosion issues. *smd the consumer stated the bed corrosion was caused by the frame rust. However, toyota refused to cover the cost of the bed corrosion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the service brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact checked the fluid level and noticed that the brake fluid was nearly depleted. The contact replenished the fluid and the light dimmed. When the brake pedal was depressed, it sank to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the entire under carriage was excessively corroded and the brake lines fractured. The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,121. Updated 01/20/15*lj updated 01/10/15. *jb updated 02/05/15*jb updated 03/10/15*lj updated 06/17/2015
Factory defect, part of dashboard melting/sticky.
We received several recall notices for frame deterioration and the need for inspection, correction and anti-corrosion chemical application. We took it to the toyota dealer as requested. They called the next morning to have us pick up the vehicle and the anti-corrosion spray (black gooey stuff similar to undercoating) that they used was everywhere, including on the wiring harnesses, brake lines, the step bars that we installed aftermarket last year, inside of the wheel wells, the mud flaps - it was still wet and smelled awful. We contacted the service manager who blew us off, we called toyota and they refused to assist, other than to take down the complaint on paper. I can't seem to find an attorney even remotely interested in assisting with this case. Toyota says that the coating may never dry so it will attract all dirt and grime that it's exposed to. It looks and smells horrible. We can't even sell it because it smells so bad! Toyota won't remove it or even repair it, nor will they replace the vehicle.
Bought this vehicle used in 2010 and it had a lot of corrosion underneath then. Currently has 50 k miles. My brakes are squealing due to corrosion preventing the calipers from moving and the wheel was corroded to the hub and it took a lot of effort to remove it. The structural members and all the components have loose layers of rust. The exhaust heat shields fell off. The spare tire restraint system looks too weak so I removed the spare. The spare wheel is so corroded that the bolt holes are no longer smooth for the lugs to bear against evenly. I am concerned that something bad will happen eventually if a weakened critical part were to fail. I doubt the undercoating toyota is offering for 04 to 06 trucks can help much at this point. I don't want to be the guy who drops a fuel tank on the freeway.
Was taking it to have its oil changed and noticed a small puddle of oil under the rear axle setting in my driveway when I took it back to the dealer I ask them to check the rear axle to see were the oil was coming from they told me that the axle housing had rusted through toyota wont cover it under warranty because warranty dosnt cover rust and it is going to cost me 3600.00 for them to fix it . To me I think this is a bunch of bull this truck only has 70192 miles on it there is no way this should of rusted out causing a major safety issue if I didn't notice this the rear axle could have lost all of its oil causing a major malfunction the axle could of locked up broke the axle causing to loose controll creating a bad accident they say it dosnt cover rust but yet I got a recall notice to bring it in to have the frame inspected for extreme rust corrosion. This dosnt make much sence to me they will cover the rusty frame which is great but they wont cover the rusted out rear axle that could cause a catastrophic accident as well as the frame.
January 28th (2014) I was into york's toyota for diagnosis of a check engine light and rough idle problem. The clerk at york's toyota advised me of (2) recalls on my pickup truck (ball joint & spray frame) and said "we will call you to schedule when to have these completed at no cost to you". February 6th while driving southbound on interstate 95 at the posted speed of 75mph in sherman maine the front driver's side of my 2005 toyota tundra buckled. After pulling to side of the highway I got out of the truck and saw the front driver's side ball joint appeared to have sheered off causing damage to tie rod end, other front steering components and some front quarter panel damage. I called the maine state police which completed an accident report. York's has refused to pay for the repairs to the vehicle. My insurance refuses to pay because the cause of the accident was a recalled part. Toyota corp in california has refused to pay for all the repairs to my vehicle stating the ball joint recall was for premature wear and since my truck has 150,000miles it doesn't qualify. This is completely unacceptable. A recall was issued and toyota is refusing to fix the recalls and the damages.
I have been told my truck has excessive rust on the brake line, front brake rotors and power steering unit. They will al need to be replaced.
The frame on my 2005 toyota tundra is rusted to the point of failure. Frame recall should include all toyota tundras. Additional components have rusted including linkage arms. Body looks great. Toyota has no comment.
Brought toyota tundra 2005 to dealership to inspect frame for rust. Rust hole in frame under driver side, and along seam of frame. Dealer declared vehicle unsafe to drive, and took pictures of frame. Instructed to call toyota and created case. But toyota said vehicle was out of warranty and they would do nothing.
Due to excessive heat from bulbs or material too close to heat source, holes were burned into a lens casing located above sliding glass window to rear of driver.
2005 toyota tundra. S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from regarding toyota problems *tgw the consumer stated the oil pan was cracked on the side, the rack and pinion assembly and fan had to be replaced. The drivers side door was loose, the spring was sticking out of the seat cover. The consumer has since sold the vehicle.
I noticed around august 2006 one rust spot on the body of my 2005 tundra, these grew to about 12 spots by 2007 and now I have about 15 small rust spots, the largest about the size of a quarter. They start out bubbling up the paint until the paint corrodes and falls off and the problem gets bigger. After several attempts to get toyota to correct this (from october 2007 until now june 2008) I am attempting to warn all buyers to beware of the possible problem, and be aware of the promises you get from the van trow toyota dealers from monroe, la. I was asked to give them a couple of months to "get to it, they were too busy", then I was told that mother nature has done this,,, in general, getting the run-around. This truck was parked in my carport, washed every two weeks, and still smells and looks new on the inside. I only have 23,000 on this truck, it was bought june 30, 2005. Yes, they are getting the warranty to run out. Can someone advise me who to complain to besides the federal safety agency? Thanks
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