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My 2000 Toyota Tundra has extreme rust and corrosion on the rear frame of the truck, bumper and tailgate connections are corroded excessive rust. Trouble with the trailer wiring harness. Something has burned up a box on the wiring harness. Parking break cable can not be fixed. Therefore there isn't a working parking break.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was placed into neutral in order to be stopped. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the frame was rusted. The contact also mentioned that the shifter was not functioning properly. The contact mentioned that the gear selector would not move to the desired gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not safe to drive due to the rust, and that the brake line and shifter cable needed to be replaced. Graham Toyota (1515 w 4th St, mansfield, oh 44906, (419) 529-1800) was called and stated that the frame was previously repaired per an unknown recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Front lower ball joint recall or lack thereof. There is a current recall for Toyota Tundra year 2002-2004 but does not include 2000-2001 that have lower ball joints of the same design. Mine failed and so have several others around the country. Many customers have reported that their respective dealerships will not cover the repairs due to a manufacturer failed lower ball joint. I have attached a photo of the result of what a failed ball joint looks like and when you combine that image with the hypothetical of traveling 65-70 mph the damage can then escalate to catastrophic or even death. Not only for passengers but for others traveling the same road. When the ball joint failed I was luckily traveling 25-30 mph to get on to the freeway, but it failed before I was at full highway speed. I spoke to the Toyota dealership here and they claim that the manufacturer did not include 2000-2001 year Tundra's, which is conclusive of the research I did previously. I also checked on the design of the ball joints and the design is identical between 2000-2002. Yet the dealer refuses to cover the cost of repair to the damage that has been caused by the faulty lower ball joint.
I had my vehicle inspected as part of the recall campaign involving excessive rust. However, the required work to replace the fuel tank straps and crc coating was not done. Now, dealer records indicate that the truck has been serviced under the recall, and I can't have the work done. While my truck is not now in a cold climate state, it was originally sold and owned in one.
- Hico, TX, USA
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This vehicle was part of an earlier recall for corrosion of the frame and component parts. Toyota replaced the frame along with a corroded leaking gas tank. Approximately one week ago we noticed an oil leak from our rear differential. Upon inspection by our local mechanic he determined the rear differential housing is corroded this causing a leak. This vehicle is known for its severe corrosion of frame and component parts. We discussed out concernes over the wide spread corrosion with corporate Toyota when the frame was replaced. I contacted corporate Toyota yesterday to discuss the current issue and was told they would only consider our claim after the vehicle was inspected by a Toyota dealer at our cost. I was also informed that it was very unlikely that Toyota would repair the vehicle because of the age. This vehicle is mechanically sound and we intend to keep it, however the corrosion issue is prematurely ending the life of the vehicle. I contacted the local Toyota dealer and was told by the service manager that they have seen this issue and address it with spray on epoxy to stop the oil leak. They could not confirm that would work on our vehicle until they inspect it. We believe Toyota should inspect the damage free of charge due to the known issue they have with corrosion. The brake component attached to the rear differential are also showing excessive corrosion and we are concerned these components will fail causing an accident.
I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 4WD. It was a vehicle that was sold and spent several years in pa. In 2010 my truck was taken into a Toyota dealership in pa to have a frame rust inspection performed due to a Toyota recall related to rust. At the time they replace fuel tank straps and found no other rust perforation on the frame.in 2014 there was still a growing amount of rust spreading in other areas of the frame. It was taken to Toyota in raleigh, nc. Service manager there at the time recommended a frame replacement due to excessive rust. No frame was ever ordered. Now over two years later my truck still have the rust and then some on the frame. I cannot hang a spare tire in the rear due to the rust. The frame have 2 holes in it and is unsafe. Toyota refuses to replace the frame even though it was recommended in 2014 and was still under the warranty period. I have called and called and have opened up a case with Toyota for this issue. They still refuse to replace it no matter what I say and the proof of the damage as a result of poor quality on their part. The truck is unsafe and it should have a new frame under it. I was told by my case manager that since it had been inspected previously in 2010 that there is nothing they can do about the excessive rust that appeared in 2014. Ridiculous!!!! the rust appeared. Under warranty. Needed a frame in 2014. Unsafe. Period!!!
Rear brake line and proportioning valve failed causing the braking of the vehicle to be unsafe while driving on a local interstate roadway. The corrosion of the rear cross member is a known recall (see attached) NHTSA campaign id: 09V444000 recall date: 2009-11-18 which I just found today while searching for a proportional valve replacement part! our VIN is showing 0 recalls, but this cannot be ignored due to a VIN! due to the corrosion, special steps will need to be taken by the repair shop to even fix this problem. Living in Pennsylvania, driving on winding, steep hills is even more of a reason that this recall should not be VIN specific. I am asking that the repairs needed to my vehicle (brake linings and proportional valve must be replaced!) be covered by the manufacturer recall that is still in place until 2019. Component affected in this recall: Structure: Frame and members:underbody shields how can a specific VIN be excluded when it poses a risk factor and possibility of a fatal crash! please help us reach out to the manufacturer to include this VIN in the recall.
Due to rust, O2 sensors are bad, exuast system bad, left rear tire ball joint defective, emergency brakes defective, body frame has holes at left side, majority of frame is rusting. Per mechanics all this is stemming from the rust. Truck has low mileage, frame is crumbling in some places and is a danger to drive safely. Just went through inspection.exact date is unknown as to when this occurred.
Mechanic where it was diagnosed that vehicle brake line was severely corroded, the tire's rear well was corroded, and the steeering colomn needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle also made an abnormal sound. The vehicle's check engine light had illuminated and remained illuminated. Prior to being notified of the failure the vehicle was remedied under NHTSA campign: 09V444000 (structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.kh
Vehicle driven: 2000 Toyota Tundra: On July 11, 2015 I was traveling at about 70 mph in the far left lane when the front driver side tire and wheel broke off the vehicle. The front side of the truck impacted the pavement, and the truck began swerving. I tried to stop the truck, but the brakes were not functioning. Consequently, I then had to use my strength to steer the truck to the shoulder and wait for the truck to lose momentum since the brakes were not functioning. I managed to steer the truck to the shoulder after about a mile of trying to control the vehicle and waiting for it to slow down. I suspect that the lower ball joint on this vehicle are defective and led to the accident. Newer models of this vehicle have been investigated by NHTSA for issues regarding the lower ball joints.
I am the original owner and my 2000 Tundra has always had extreme vibration when braking. The dealer has replaced the brake rotors several times and the vibration returns again and again. The vibration always gets worse if you have to slam on the brakes in an emergency. The frontend feels like it is going to being torn apart when the anti-lock breaking system is engaged, there is a horrible grinding noise with wheel hop with vibration at the time. This also happens under wet conditions when braking.the rotors are then damaged and you notice a constant vibration under breaking after that. The vibration is much more severe at highway speeds. Passengers always notice the vibrations when braking anytime. The vibration is also felt in the steering column and brake pedal. Every owner that I have spoken with has this same problem. I am shocked that the NHTSA has never addressed this issue.
Rapid pulsating of brakes under light to moderate braking at almost any speed. Suspect a design defect in the anti-lock brake system. Took vehicle to Toyota several times, was told "nothing wrong", brake rotors were turned finally after some insistence on my part. Problem seemed to go away but came back. Brakes have been done again and problem still occurs. This phenomenon has been observed in several other Toyota vehicles we have owned, a 1993 Camry, a 2001 avalon and a 2005 Lexus ES330. Problem doesn't occur every time brakes are applied and can be barely noticeable with a slight wobble in the steering wheel to an almost violent shaking that could cause loss of control. Problem seems to be worse during warmer weather.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and applying the brakes, a vibration was present from the front end of the vehicle. The contact indicated that the defect was more severe at higher speeds of 40 mph and above. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes were faulty. The contact indicated that the front and rear brakes were replaced several times but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 22,000.
I have 155,000 miles on my Toyota truck and had the front rotors replaced 7 times and three of those sets I had turned. The problem started at 18,000 miles I took it to dealer were I was told the rear brakes are not self adjusting like on every other truck makers. They turned the rotors and adjusted the rears but it only lasted a few thousand miles before the front rotors were warped again. I do not pull a trailer or haul heavy loads so I am not overloading the brakes. I have contacted Toyota several times about this issue but was told they could not do anything about it. I know I'm not the only one with this issue I have had other Toyota owners tell me the same thing and I've read a lot of complaints on the internet.
The front brakes cause the whole truck to shake while stopping. First set of rotors were installed February 2010, within 6 months same problem. Second set installed and the same problem has returned within 6 months. Problem continues to get worse. What can be done to correct this problem. It's too expensive to replace every 6 months and the truck is becoming unsafe to drive.
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- Pickens, SC, USA