It’s has come to my attention that this is an on going issue with tundra frames rusting out after being sprayed I inherited this truck from a family friend and the truck is getting to where it’s not drivable for frame issues this needs to be addressed by Toyota ASAP!!
2005 Toyota Tundra suspension complaints
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i recently purchased the 2005 Tundra I was instructed to take the Tundra to Westbury Toyota for inspection and they didnt even took at the truck they claimed according to the VIN is not eligible for any consideration from Toyota North North America The frame has recessive deterioration. We understand the truck doesnt have lifetime warranty but I am disappointed in Toyota's response
I own a 2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr. and in January of this year 2022 a recall was sent out on ‘Inadequate Hardness of Ball Joint Housing’. My Tundra is having ball joint problems meaning skeeking on the front wheels, vibrating until over 55 mph., and suspension problems. I called a Toyota dealership to get the truck fixed but they told me that back in 2007 the ball joints were already fixed. I shouldn’t be having this problem if the recall just came out. I’m trying to get this problem corrected on my truck without having to pay the $900 bill they want to charge me to fix it. Whst can I do ??
Front left wheel fell off. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? FRONT LEFT WHEEL. YES, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? WHEEL FELL OFF Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? YES. TOWED TO SHOP; THEY AGREED THAT FRONT LEFT WHEEL FELL OFF. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? CAPITOL BODY SHOP, RIDGELAND, MS Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? UKNOWN. VEHICLE HAS MADE NOISE OFF AND ON, BUT WHETHER DUE TO THIS I CANNOT SAY. PLEASE NOTE: THIS VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO Recall Number 07V013000 Recall Date 01/19/2007 lOWER BALL JOINT. THIS VEHICLE HAD THAT SERVICE DONE IN LAS VEGAS NEVADA AT APPROX 12,500 MILES. WHAT FAILED WAS THE FIXED/REPAIRED/REPLACED JOINT. ALL
I believe my Toyota frame is rusted. The truck has 56,000 miles. The front wheel has a noticeable problem with the camber - it can not be driven safely.
the frame has rotted to the point the vehicle cannot be driven. rusted with holes all in it unsafe
I dont know exactly is the front ball joint or something else but something happen when run and stop the tundra, all the time hear a noise how to something is broke
The leaf springs have broken and frame is showing serious rust damage. Brake lines were leaking and had to be replaced.
Perforations in frame along seams due to rust isolated to the driver side front frame rail. Toyota is aware of this problem and refuse service and repair.
The frame has several holes in it. Toyota said they did the corrosion prevension on it and said the repair is out of warranty. The sway bar has broken free of the frame and there are several hole and flaking spots on the frame.
2005 tundra frame is rusted in many places. Very bad where frame sections meet and now the frame is rusting through the main horizonal frame itself as the attached picture indicates. This has been an ongoing issue for years but is bad enough now that it is not safe and will not pass inspection. I know there was a recall on this frame and I was told it was ok when I brought it in for the recall. I t has been rusting ever sense. We have only purchased toyotas and lexus vehicles for the last 20 or more years and this is the third truck rust has totaled. Please help
Limited service campaign dsd 2004-11006 tundra frame inspection. I bought an 05 tundra last year. Called toyota and they said this recall is over. My frame needs repairing. They are not helping. Do I have any recourse?
While driving down the road my spare tire mount failed do to rust corrosion causing my spare tire to fall off of my vehicle. Upon inspection the entire rear frame as well as parts of the front are corroded and flaking chunks of metal off. This rusting also affects suspension mounts and the entirety of the rear axle.
Catastrophic ball joint failure (driver side upper ball joint) while driving at slow speed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the driver's side front ball joint bent underneath making the vehicle difficult to steer. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced the part himself. The failure recurred with the front passenger's side ball joint being bent. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
Significant frame corrosion in multiple areas to include one area with a hole all the way through the frame rail, and most acutely where the rear leaf spring connects to the frame with only 50% of the contact area appearing to be structurally sound. Dealer states nothing they can do. Two auto restoration shops state the frame is going to fail and cause an accident.
At speeds above 50+ the rear end constantly rumbles and shakes the whole truck. And when pressing the break it does as well. Seat belt locks when trying to put it on. Parking brake doesn't work. Whining and squeaky noise in the rear end. Clunking noise at lower speeds. Engine light is on & won't go off. Tire pressure sensor doesn't work. Rear end seal leak. Driver side window feels like it's gonna fall out. Truck is way too loud and everything is stock. Ac/heat being on makes loud noise.
I took this truck into my local toyota dealer on july 09, 2015 as part of a recall for a frame inspection. The mileage at that time was 295,801. The dealer said the frame was in good shape and applied a corrosion inhibitor as part of the program. In february of this year, (2020) I decided to install new break pads. When I removed the wheel on the driver side, I found a significant hole in the frame and cracking all around the area. In approximately 5 years and 17,000 miles, this developed. I have not driven the truck in the winter for about 8 years as this became a secondary vehicle only for summer project use around the home. I contacted toyota corporate and they said that there weren't any programs available to remedy the situation and I was basically out of luck. I recently took the trunk to a frame & body shop and was shown much more extensive failure in the frame on both sides. He determined the frame is unrepairable because of the amount of rot and the truck will need a complete new frame. I can't believe that in 5 years driving, averaging 3,400 miles a year that the frame went from good (as the dealer described it) to being undriveable. Toyota new the steel was bad in many of their trucks and SUV;s but has refused to repair all that were affected by the bad steel and lack of protection applied during manufacturing. I have had to pull the truck off the road as it has become unstable and hazardous to drive.
Significant frame corrosion in multiple areas to include one area with a hole all the way through the frame rail, and most acutely where the rear leaf spring connects to the frame with only 50% of the contact area appearing to be structurally sound. Inspected by toyota dealership who rated damage as just barely better than unsafe to drive, however not covered under recall. Vehicle has 175k miles on it, and has spent the majority of its life in sc and md where road salt usage is low. Frequently cleaned undercarriage, and periodic application of corrosion preventative compounds did not alter outcome which implies poor materials and/or manufacturing defects.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while having a routine inspection for an oil change the dealer (loyalty toyota 2000 walthall center dr, chester, va 23831, (804) 796-1800) notice corrosion around the driver side rear wheel well. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) as a possible solution to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.
The frame rusted to the point that it will not pass a state inspection. The brakes would not stop the vehicle when in forward motion, which caused an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, when the front passenger side tire detached and rolled away on the road. The contact stated the front passenger side door and fender hit a curb. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated he did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was informed that the lower ball bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired as of yet awaiting the part. The contact called local dealer maita toyota of sacramento located at 2500 auburn blvd, sacramento, ca 95821, (916) 481-0855 and notified that the vehicle was repaired previously under the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension) back in 2007. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 330,000.
On september 30, 2019, my 2005 toyota tundra (purchased new in 2004) did not pass inspection due to rust holes on the frame; mileage was 81,147. I looked up VIN number on the federal safety agency and there is only one recall dated october 2019 not fulfilled for my vehicle. A local dealer investigated my VIN number, and told me there was a d zero d/limited service campaign (expired 2015) regarding rust problems with this vehicle. I was not notified by toyota about this. I have not moved/changed address since I purchased this vehicle, and I did receive and fulfill the 2016 and 2007 recall notices. I called the federal safety agency and told the woman on phone about the d0d/lsc and she found it for me under 'manufacturer communications'. I have taken good care of it and have all of my service records. I expected it to last and am disappointed toyota did not notify me. I am requesting the federal safety agency make these limited service campaigns for vehicles visible with the other recalls. I look forward to hearing back from you and a resolution of this problem.
Frame has prematurely rusted resulting in the sway bar mounting bracket to break off. Frame is close to complete failure which would result in fuel and brake lines severing with catastrophic result.
Service bulletin p2445 for secondary air ingection system then notes the frame is corrosion and mounts are braking off
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving 5 MPH, the front driver's side wheel fractured and the lower ball joint fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 216,000.
My 2005 tundra is rotting out in the frame above the rear leaf spring front connection to the frame. Dealer has looked at it twice in the last six years said no perforations. Now in 2018 the frame is rotting and buckled. Toyota corporate says there is nothing they can do because it outside of the window of service. So now I am stuck with a truck with just over 100k miles, looked at by a toyota dealer in the past and was deemed not in need of a frame replacement. Now it is in need of a frame replacement but toyota won't honor any past recalls or inspections done by a toyota dealer and has left it to me to deal with the rot. Very disappointed there is no help for customers in this situation from the manufacturer.
My 2005 toyota tundra was recalled for rust problems, and in 2013 the toyota dealership applied a coating to the frame which they advised would remedy the problem. On 06/01/18 I noticed I however have holes in my frame near where the suspension attaches, and the frame is not safe for operation on the road. The dealership said they are not liable, and I called toyota and they said they are not liable and no one will fix the issue. The dealership had the option in 2013 to either spray or replace the frame, they sprayed mine but it was not effective and now I believe the vehicle is a hazard due to holes in the frame. I only have 118,000 miles on the truck, and it has been in my family since being brand new. I believe the frame is defective and toyota inc. Is not assisting me with fixing the problem, they advised me I need to go talk to a body shop to see if they can weld a piece into the frame.
I have a 2005 toyota tundra, which has the entire frame all rusted. I already replaced all brake lines and differential because of the rust. The mechanic said it is rusted so bad that it could fall apart. There was a limited campaign for a recall on our tundra and the spray was done in 2015. Obviously it didn't take because of all the continuous issues we are having. I called the corporate office of toyota and opened an claim and the manager I spoke to really could care less and told me that once the warranties are over its no longer their (toyota) problem. I requested a field inspection technician to look at the truck . That request was denied by the manager who stated that he was speaking for toyota. I asked for my claim to be reviewed by some one above him and he stated their was no one higher them himself and his decision was final. I don't understand why they can't look at their products and tells us if it is safe to drive. Obviously they new there was a problem or they wouldn't have the limited campaign for a recall. They need to do more.
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