This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
My 2001 Toyota Tundra has excessive frame & bed rust/ rot. I noticed some rust bubbles forming on the top side of the bed about a year ago. They have increasingly gotten worse and now they are almost rotted through in multiply locations. I maintain my vehicle very well. I wash both the top and bottom of the vehicle throughout the year, even during the new england winters. The bed rust/ rot is were the cross-member under the bed is spot welded. The frames coating/ paint is all flaking off and starting to rust/ rot excessively.
I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra 4X4 extra cab. The frame has heavy rust in the rear above the spare tire and many other spots on the frame. I wash the truck at least once a week in the winter time, rinsing the frame clean every time. I contacted Toyota and they told me there is a open investigation into this matter. My truck is safe to drive at this time, but I don't think it will last to long. I hate to see a truck that cost 20+ thousand dollars eight years ago junk in a year. I don't want a new truck, I just want Toyota to fix the frame.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the shock absorbers were not functioning correctly. The steering would also pull the vehicle to the side while driving over a bump on the highway. Moreover, the power steering was leaking oil. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the frame was unsafe. The manufacturer has been notified. The current and failure mileages were 173,744. Updated 08/19/09 the rear cross members were rusted through on both ends. The front stabilizer bar was rusted through and broke off on the drivers side. The rear differential rusted out and leaked oil. Updated 08/20/09.
2001 Toyota Tundra. Severe amount of frame rust. Local oil change shops refuse to do an oil change because of fear of getting vehicle on lift and having it fall due to frame being so rusted. Toyota needs to fix these problems on all of their trucks. This is a major safety concern.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact noticed that the frame of his vehicle had excessive corrosion. The manufacturer was aware of the issue, but have not developed a remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage is 86,000. Updated 09/11/09 the drivers side frame had excessive rot from front to back. Updated 09/15/09.
I have a 2001 Tundra that is experiences severe rusting of the chasis. The frame, crossmembers, and suspension components are rusting at a rate that is abnormal. No parts have rusted through or failed yet.
I have notice a significant amount of rust on the frame of my 2001 Toyota Tundra. I have contacted Toyota and they appear to be giving me the run around on this. I did take it to my mechanic and he has noted there was a good amount of frame rust on the rear of the vehicle. Is there anything I can do?
My 2001 Toyota Tundra has rust scaling off of the frame. The rust is scaling off up to 1/8" thick. Heavy rust covers much of the frame and continues to grow deeper. Removal of the scale during the summer of 2008 and use of rust converter and paint slowed continued rust until this past winter. The frame is now mostly covered in rust and continuing to scale. The frame has been washed in the winter to avoid corrosion but preventative measure have not helped as rust continues to spread.
I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra that has a ruinous amount of rust on the undercarriage. I have spent thousands on exhaust work and can no longer justify putting money into this truck. The check engine light came on within months of my having purchased the vehicle. After many attempts to repair the problem, the light will go off, but then something else goes wrong with the exhaust system and it comes back on. It's on right now despite my having just gotten it out of the garage a few weeks ago. The heat shield continuously rattles because of the rust. Also, the parking brake line is rusted to the point of being unusable. This is my work vehicle and I'm afraid I'm getting close to being without my truck. I am very disappointed in this truck. If I'm not helped out by this situation, Toyota will lose a life-long customer.
I have contacted Toyota several times. I have a 2001 Tundra access cab with only 61K. The frame is rusting off the truck and is going to be worthless in a years time. I took the truck to a local Toyota dealership and they put the truck up on the lift. The guy looked it over and said that I should have a couple of years left before it wouldn't pass inspection and it would be unsafe. This is a problem since I won't have many more than 75K on the truck. I bought a Toyota for the long haul not just 75K. They did register my complaint but said there was nothing they could do. Many other owners are starting to see the same problem.
2001 Tundra my brakes let go due to rusty line. When replacing the line the mechanic pointed out excessive rust to cross members of frame. When the body was lifted off to replace these cross members a crack was found in the frame. The truck is no longer safe to drive and has a value of $0 compared to the $9000 value before the discovery. Toyota will not back their product. Update: Spare tire fell but did not separate from the truck.
I sent vehicle in for front brakes service again! and the mechanic informed me of severe rust to the cross member on the frame all the way to the bed. He did not want me to put more money into the vehicle due to the extent of damage to the frame.
Excessive frame/chasis rust on 2001 Toyota Tundra. I had to replace the driver's side anti-sway end link due to it completely rusting through. A vast majority of the undercoating has failed and continues to fail in large sheets.
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- Brunswick, ME, USA