Toyota Tundra Complaints

6,958 consumer complaints on file.

#11430394August 24, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION
The frame on the truck is rusted out with holes through it and the metal is rusted out along the entire frame. The truck vibrates when driving and when inspected by the dealer, Kari Toyota, they advised it is unsafe to drive as the frame could break entirely and cause an accident. Report is attached. Toyota was contacted on several occasions by Kari Toyota and myself in May and June of 2021. I had the vehicle in for repair of the frame rust issue on June 15, 2012 but clearly the work was not done properly as the rust issue continued until the vehicle is now undriveable. The vehicle has only 106,681 miles which is low for a typical Toyota vehicle. Toyota refuses to repair the vehicle even though I had followed up on my end by bringing it in for the recall repair. I requested a letter from Toyota explaining why they won't cover the repairs and they refused to send one.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430204August 23, 2021
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY
In 2014 Toyota had a recall on the frame rusting issue. I had Toyota of Hanover Pa review the truck frame and they said it didn't meet the requirement for a frame replacement and they applied under coating. Now in 2021 the frame is starting to show signs of rust along the main frame beside the fuel tank when I had the vehicle in for inspection. I was a little confused sense it was undercoated but then reading more about the undercoating it may have made it worse by holding the moisture in and making it rust. I contacted Toyota to see if they would replace and or help me with the cost in replacing the frame since the truck is in excellent shape with 114k. And there response was NO the recall has expired and we can not do nothing. I priced a frame replacement and its over 11k. Also, reading a lot of other Toyota Tundra complaints about the undercoating and not installing a new frame around the same time period and everyone feeling the coating was going to last as long as the truck. I would appreciate any help on your end with this issue. Hanover, Pa [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429358August 16, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame rust
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428804August 12, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame Rust issue. I was told by a toyota dealer that a recall was issued for frame rust(safety issue) was issued back in 2015. This was the first time i ever heard of the recall. IN past years--shown by my actions--when i received a recall letter in mail---i set up a appointment and got it done. I have been told my truck is unsafe to drive. My vehicle has been inspected by 2 different dealers. Toyota representive told me they would contact me--and that has not happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428481August 10, 2021
SUSPENSION, SERVICE BRAKES
The leaf springs have broken and frame is showing serious rust damage. Brake lines were leaking and had to be replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427889August 5, 2021
AIR BAGS
Randomly the air bag light comes on saying that their is an malfunction in one of the air bags. The dashboard light comes on more frequently when the weather is hot out side. Can’t remember the date when it started but it’s been happening a lot and Toyota said their are no recalls or issues with that are known and I would need to pay which is costly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427742August 4, 2021
SUSPENSION
2001 Tundra (4.7 Engine); frame badly rusted in rear. Told on Aug. 3, 2021 that it would fail the next inspection. I put my VIRIN into the NHTSA site but couldn't find any recalls.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427217July 30, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The frame of truck is rusted very bad. The frame part where the tire spare is being held in place is rusted to the point that when you touch it, it crumbles into pieces of rusted metal. One side of the frame that holds the spare tire is almost completely gone. I feel like if I hit big bump the spare wheel would fall out and hit someone. My Toyota Tundra is a 2006, I know there was a recall for earlier model of my Tundra for the same rusted frame problem. But for some reason the 2006 was never recall even though I seen a lot of people having the same safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427244July 30, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My frame rusted
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427016July 29, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an unknown repair, the contact was informed that the sub-frame underneath the vehicle was severely corroded. The dealer stated that it was too dangerous to go underneath the vehicle to complete the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426837July 28, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was engaged the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact engaged the parking brake and brought the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic found that the brake lines were rusted and leaking. Additionally, the subframe and chassis were extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426572July 26, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Frame is rusted. Whole on front passenger side frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426356July 25, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The grill cowling has plastic pins that attach to hood. Grill cowling is the part that sets above actual grill via bolts, and plastic pins. The grill cowling is constantly popping out , plastic pins not holding. Have read on line that others are having this problem. If grill cowling becomes loose while traveling, and breaks or snaps off it will be airborne could cause vehicle crashes. Has not been inspected by manufacture, police, insurance reps or others. Is available for inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426271July 24, 2021
STEERING, STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The truck has bad frame with many holes! The rusted frame! Affecting the suspension and many others parts of the truck the front driver side frame it’s broken! I took the truck to Toyota dealer in Dalton Georgia and. So they refusing to do the job and they sent me back with the same problem problem they took pictures of the frame the guy that That take care of me told me that it truck is not safe for driving!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426301July 24, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My truck is shutting off while driving,can be very dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426148July 23, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Extensive frame rust determined by local mechanic. Said the truck is unsafe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425981July 22, 2021
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The chassis is rusted and the tires started leaning out because they are no longer supported fully. The vehicle is unsafe to drive now because of tire issues, and control. Insurance and or police will not look at because no accident occurred yet. I just notified Toyota who said the recall on models such as this had ended in 2015. The used car dealer my son just purchased from 5 months ago has denied any knowledge of the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426059July 22, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
FRAME IS VERY RUSTY. STRAP HOLDING FUEL TANK IS DANGEROUS , REAR SUSPENTION ,AND SHOCKS BROKEN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425104July 16, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while having the vehicle repaired under an unknown recall, he was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 118,485.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424794July 14, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Truck shuts down after running for about 2 minutes; As if the ignition switch was turned off while driving. I then have to wait about 30 seconds to restart the truck. The truck will not start immediately after shutting off. It acts like something has to reset to allow the truck to start. The truck will do the same thing idling in my driveway. It starts right up; Runs about 2 minutes and shuts off. After 30 seconds the truck will restart. This is a danger on the highway. I do not have remote start.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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