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Main frame of the 2005 Tundra is rotten from rust and a chunk of the frame has fallen out. See picture. I contacted local Toyota dealer and they said there is nothing they can do as recall has expired and Toyota corporate will not do absolutely nothing. This Tundra was supposed to be sprayed in 2014 as part of the "fix" but the frame is rusting and rotting apart. More signs of rots are visible on the frame.
I own a 2005 Toyota Tundra with just 60,000 miles. In 2014 Toyota was allowed to put a band-aid on a problem that needed a tourniquet - applying a rust converter coating to a frame that, because of their failure to manufacturer it properly, deserved replacing. I was told by Toyota (case number [xxx]) that because the previous owner took the band-aid they were no longer liable until the government forced them via further government safety recall actions to do more. My hope is by writing this that the government can be proactive and solve this safety concern before they have to collect enough death and accident statistics to take notice of this issue. Not only that, I see that Toyota is being offered the same band-aid solution on a number of new models with the same issue - proving that they didn't learn any lesson just how they can get away with actual murder. The result will be more vehicles in 5 years in worse shape due to the lenient reconciliation mandated by the government. Do not put more lives at risk in order to save a multi-billion dollar companies bottom line. The frame which is known to be prone to excessive, premature rust corrosion because the frames were not properly prepared and treated against rust corrosion when they were manufactured should all have to be replaced under this recall to protect american drivers. This excessive rust corrosion compromises the vehicles' safety, stability, and crash-worthiness because important suspension components, engine mounts, transmission mounts, and body mounts anchored to the vehicles' frames are at risk of failure. Do you want this vehicle (picture attached) passing your family on a two-lane highway, because I can tell you there are a lot, and soon to be even more, doing it every day. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact experienced issues with the vehicle's frame ever since it was purchased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance who stated that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to prime Toyota (783 portland road, saco, me 04072, 202 252-6161) where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1912111347. The contact was informed that the repairs were not covered. The failure mileage was 156,000.
I went to have my 2005 Toyota Tundra inspected and it failed due to frame corrosion causing fracture and splintering of the frame supports. The frame of my 2005 Toyota Tundra has rusted through at 4 points, fracturing and splintering at 3 of the points of failure. The vehicle can not pass the Virginia inspection and is now undriveable. It is not save to haul or tow anything, the two main functions of my truck.
- Strasburg, VA, USA
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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.
While driving truck on public road, I heard a loud pop sound. Pulled off the road and looked under the truck and looked like the spare tire was loose. Removed the spare tire and placed in the bed of the truck and further inspected the rear cross member. It appeared to be cracked. Called Toyota dealership to have truck frame inspected specifically the rear cross member. I have attached the work order from hickory Toyota which states do not recommend driving vehicle. Have also attached a couple of pictures where I have had to replace the rear shackle bracket on the rear drivers side and also the rack portion of the rack& pinion steering. I have attached the invoice for the rear bracket and can supply an invoice for the rack if needed.
Toyota Tundra frame recall - frame coating applied per recall in 2014. Vehicle inspected twice by dealer in 2018 & 2019 and vehicle determined to be ok. Recently experienced loss of brakes and crash into garage. Vehicle inspected by independent mechanic and found 2 perforated and rusted brake lines. Scraping away the undercoating uncovered other corrosion in various degrees. Determined that spray undercoating came way to late as truck already had 9 years of corrosion. Undercoating only hid the problem. Submitted a claim with Toyota who offered no assistance.
During annual inspection on July 19, 2019, rust holes found in the frame. One hole was almost 2 inches in diameter. Additional perforations found near the leaf spring area. Vehicle was subject to lsc in 2014 and treated with crc compound. This just appears to have delayed the onset of the frame cancer. Toyota was notified. No support from them - they are saying it is my problem.
Sept 2014 my trucks frame was recalled for the rust problem. The frame was scaled and sprayed. Mileage 134,500. 6/2018 with mileage 164,301 dealer advises me frame is getting rusty! I said you scaled and coated it in 2014 isn't it warranted? there answer was that ended last month. Now it's a year later June 2019 it only has 171,000 and only 36,500 miles since the frame was coated. The Toyota dealer failed the nh state inspection. I am very upset as I have spent over $4500 in the past 18 months on other repairs and on gone 8K miles. I never would have done those repairs if I was advise how bad ir how fast the rust was going to make my truck unsafe to drive. Why did other trucks get new frames because they drove more miles then me and had there frames rust fasted. There are trucks now of the same age with new frames with well over 200K +miles because there frames rusted faster( time wise). This is not fair for those who still have junk frames. All the framed are junk! but many get stuck with them because it took longer to rust to the point of failer because we drove them fewer miles per year! my frame has failed in the same places as every frame that has been replaced, but because it lasted past May 2018 my truck is junk now but the person who's frame rusted out before May 18 gets to continue driving it with there replacement frame! how is this fair"??" if my frame wasn't scaled and coated it would have rusted before May 2018 and been replace! they just made it last longer to get past the May 2018 date!
I have only owned this truck for about 6 months now. Took my truck to my mechanic to get some brake work done. When he pulled the tire off of the front passenger side he noticed a crack in the frame. Some further investigation revealed some very bad rot on the frame and a hole about the size of two fists that somebody had tried to patch with just bondo and painted back over to hide it. It would not have been visible without pulling the tire off. Unsure of when this all occurred but appears to have been rotted out for a while. I have no pictures to upload as it is unsafe to drive and still at the garage. I'm concerned about the safety of others driving these later years first generation Tundra and Toyota neglect at fixing this safety issue
My 2005 Toyota Tundra has 217K miles and is, mechanically, in terrific shape, except the frame has rusted out on the drivers side. Structurally, it's still drivable safely, but it will no longer pass state inspection (Maine, usa). Thousands of other Toyota Tundra of the same style and manufacturing process and similar model year have had frame recalls done for the exact same reason. I do not feel it is fair to skip this year. This is my family's only source of transportation right now, and it is vital to keep it on the road. Please allow a frame recall for this model year!
Bought the Tundra in late 2014 from Toyota of keene in nh. Was told frame was check and the rust prevention spray was applied, vehicle framed looked clean and had no visible rust, they couldn't provide me with any record of this. In February of 2016. I took the vehicle to grappone and had noticed some rust on the frame around the gas tank and under the drivers side. Graponne told me that the frame service was completed and they couldn't ( or wouldn't) be able to help and noted the spray was intact. After that the power steering rotted away which grappone Toyota replaced and at that time I brought the rust to there attention again. They said it looked normal and not to worry. After that I kept my eye on it. Brought it to get my annual inspection. The tech brought me out showed me the rust and told me that I had 1 or 2 years left before the frame would need to replaced or repaired due to rust. The Tundra has 155.xxx miles on it gets washed regularly. Contacted Toyota usa they told me they would have someone contact me. Toyota of keen called me and told be the truck was old and the person whom I spoke with told me it wast his fault because he wasn't there and the problem areas I described Toyota didn't pay the to spray properly, ( parts people cant see unless they really look) but I could drive it in and they could look at it. I called Toyota usa after receiving an email the next day that stated I had there position regarding my incident and the rep said it wasn't Toyota's problem because the extended service program was not a recall and expired in 2015 I feel that if Toyota knew there was a problem with these frames they might included them with all the other models a but they deceitfully covered up the problem with a spray that hides the problem long enough to make them "old " as they put it. Many others would agree
Was pulling light duty covered uhaul trailer that was maybe 1/10 full of household items. Frame pulled apart. Was in my driveway with son in law helping guide backing up to garage.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame underneath the driver's side buckled when it was placed on the lift at stoltz Toyota of dubois (860 beaver dr, dubois, pa 15801, (814) 371-3333. The dealer stated that there was a voluntary recall on the frame and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the voluntary recall expired in July of 2015 and they could not assist. The contact did not receive a recall notice. The contact purchased the vehicle in 2009 from the original owner. The failure mileage was 150,000.
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.
Good afternoon, I'm writing to report and request assistance with catastrophic frame issues on my 2005 Toyota Tundra. There are a number of holes in the frame and places I believe to be compromised. The truck has 96,000 miles. I have an open incident ticket with Toyota but also wanted to report this issue here.
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- Brighton, CO, USA