Toyota Tundra Complaints

6,958 consumer complaints on file.

#11439729November 8, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the sub frame of the vehicle was severely corroded. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439562November 6, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
It has a rust frame
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438985November 1, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Toyota frame rusting recall is cut off at 2010. I have a 2013 that the bed is rusting out because of the plastic Toyota branded beds the factory installed when it was new. The frame and rear axle also show rusting. I am paying out if pocket to stay safe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438660October 29, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated the sub-frame of the vehicle was corroded. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that the frame was cracked in the process of completing the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437939October 24, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Started my truck and the 4lo, check engine and trac off lights came on. The 4lo was blinking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437867October 23, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, SUSPENSION
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437799October 22, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION
Brought vehicle in for service and frame is completely rusted through in critical areas where suspension and body mounts are supposed to be mounted. The car is not road worthy and unsafe to drive. I came to understand that there was a recall for these truck frame, however my frame was never replaced. My frame was never treated for rust. This truck has always been maintained and serviced at a Toyota dealership. Now I'm told their is nothing they can do.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437439October 20, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
This vehicle was purchased as a certified used vehicle from Johnston Toyota. It was recalled by Toyota for a rust problem. In October 2014 the vehicle was treated by the dealer (Johnston Toyota) with a rust inhibiting compound due to the rust problem. Approximately 1-2 years ago this vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was badly rusted, and he believed that Toyota had a program to address this issue. I spoke to the Toyota service department and I was told that this vehicle is not covered. Approximately 2 weeks ago an independent mechanic advised the rust problem is extensive and the vehicle will be unsafe to operate. Although Toyota advises that this is a widespread problem for this type vehicle, they refuse to address it. Furthermore, when I asked them why the rust inhibiting compound they used to correct the problem did not solve the issue, they further refuse to respond.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437571October 20, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION
Heard some noise coming from the front left side of the truck. I parked it, took a look and noticed that the entire frame is completely rusted out with the front left wheel area with the most rust. The frame itself may break apart at any moment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437362October 19, 2021
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
The yoke assembly on rear driveshaft broke and the rear part of shaft fell to the ground while making a turn on paved road. I was about to back down an inclined boat ramp to put boat in river. The boat was an aluminum john boat, motor and trailer not weighing over 800 pounds. Vehicle and boat could have gone in river or the truck could have hit someone. The vehicle was towed and is being repaired by local repair shop. There were no warning lights or any unusual noise prior to the incident. The truck has 135,000 miles on the odometer. The shop were the repairs are being done said this was a common problem he has seen on many Toyota Tundras and not any particular year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437103October 18, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame is rotten. Recently purchased truck from a private party. Did not notice frame rust at time of purchase. It is bad. Can fit more than a marble through the hole in picture. Read up on it online. Common problem. Upon going underneath truck all frame is decaying. It appears it may have previously been sealed. Which may have cracked away and trapped moisture in just making problems worse. On top of that one thread I read stated guy took his truck to dealer and they told him by law they could not let him leave due to rust issue. Mine is an 2003 Toyota Tundra sr5 access cab 2wd terminator edition. Please help. I was also able to look up on Toyota website under owners and found a shop stated not safe to drive or even lift in November of 2020. And since then truck has only had about 700 miles put on. 120 miles was from guy driving it to me to sell to me. I’m now worried if I drive this in it’s current state that at any time it could break and cause an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437054October 17, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION, SERVICE BRAKES
I was turning down a residential street and when I was getting up to speed. About 30 miles per hour. My truck jumped up a couple times like I hit a pit hole. I got out to inspect and see what I hit but the street was freshly paved 2 years before it was smooth as butter. I look at the truck and find out my passenger tire had fallen off. Upon further inspection I see my ball joints failed and try tire came off. It snapped the cv axle in half ripped and the brake line and abs module off and broke the frame bracket for the rack and pinon. As a result my insurance totaled my vehicle out.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436805October 14, 2021
AIR BAGS
2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER STATED THAT DURING AN AUTO ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE CRASH, HE HAD TO HAVE EXTENSIVE DECOMPRESSION SURGERY. THE CONSUMER STATED HE BROKE HIS BACK AND BADLY DAMAGED HIS NECK. THE CONSUMER WAS PERMANENTLY DISABLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11436366October 12, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame rust really bad
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436042October 8, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, AIR BAGS
Horn siren is not being activated when pressed by center switch on steering wheel. After researching many tundra message boards, this appears to be a frequent problem amongst tundra owners. Incident: vehicle in front of me at drivethru backed into me when they thought they were in drive after repositioning themselves for mic. I was not able to beep my horn and warn them. Luckily no damage occurred.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435647October 6, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The frame of my 2004 Toyota tundra sr5 has a big rutted hole on the bottom of the frame, right under the driver's door side. the hole is about 1.5 ft long and 1 inch with. now I feel unsafe doing anything on the truck since I don't know how big the problem is. these problems Affect brakes, suspension, etc, I see many tundra owners complaining about this problem. I don't know when the previous owner got the truck sprayed at the dealer but it didn't work. I'm very disappointed since it's a nice truck, Toyota should take action on this matter, it is very unsafe for many people on the road. Toyota needs to find a resolution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435755October 6, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I purchased a CPO 2017 Tundra SR5 Double Cab. Within a month of ownership, the EVAP system failed due to a faulty charcoal canister. Truck didn't even have 60,000 miles on it. This was covered under warranty, but the local Toyota Dealer, tried to make me pay for it anyway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435272October 3, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434830September 29, 2021
SUSPENSION
The truck had a frame recall and the frame was sprayed in accordance with the recall in 2014. The frame continued to rust badly and the welded bracket for the sway bar broke free of the frame while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434714September 28, 2021
ENGINE
Check engine light which when checked revealed Air pump and air control valve failures. This is a known problem with 2006-2011 Tundras that Toyota issued an extended warranty for 10 years or 150,000 to replace these parts. There was additional extended warranty for 2012 with 5.7 Liter engine but not the 4.6 liter engine. Safety issue is when total failure occurs vehicle goes into limp mode with max speed of 25MPH which would be bad at highway speeds. Code was run by repair facility and copy is enclosed. Email was sent to Toyota corporate and upon phone call follow up, Toyota refused to do anything towards the defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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