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Front air bag recall cannot be fixed. When i go to the toyota recall site they say there is no fix yet for the defective airbags.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 05v254000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to deliver the part to do the recall repair. The manufacturer and dealer were notified multiple times about the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall i called in to my local toyota dealership about having the defective airbag replaced and it has been 3 weeks since we called in. They still have yet to call us back to inform us that our parts have come and when we call they just tell us that they have not received the parts for the fix. Worried about my passengers safety and i have not other way of transportation to wait any longer for it to be fixed.
The blowout panel on the passenger dash airbag has become very tacky and gooey. The finish comes off when rubbed.
Front passenger airbag inflator modulecontacted "automation toyota scion arapahoe", 10531 east arapahoe road, centennial, co 80112, service department (303) 792-1131. Multiple times (first time in december 2015, last time in february 15, 2016 to schedule the recall service (front passenger airbag inflator module replacement).always promised to order parts for me and call me within 2 weeks. Never have heard back from them, totally ignored. Today is april 22, 2016, driving highly unsafe vehicle.......updated 05-12-16
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 05v254000 (air bags), 07v013000 ( suspension), and 15v286000 (air bags); however,the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v350000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
In response to the recent recall, i scheduled an appointment at round rock toyota.i was told they would not complete the repair because "the new ones have been recalled also" and to wait until next year.they refused to remedy.
My husband and i were completely stopped, waiting to turn left in a suicide left turn lane in the city.a car suddenly entered the turn lane, headed straight towards us.i honked but the other driver didit brake or swerve, impacting us at a high rate of speed.our air bags did not deploy....updated 02/23/17 updated 03/01/17 updated 9/5/18
I received a notice for the airbag recall on my 2004 toyota tundra access cab pickup several months ago. The notice recommended that i do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat. I don't understand how i am suppose to do this when my vehicle only fits 2 adults. Why hasn't toyota offered a buy back on there vehicles if they can fix it in a reasonable amount of time? i would like a fix for my vehicle asap or a safe rental until the meantime.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notification for an air bag recall; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The nhtsa campaign number was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v350000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall - i was contacted by toyota concerning the air bag recall earlier this year. My first letter arrived on 7/18/2015. I have contacted toyota several time to find out when the airbag can be replaced. I was told they have no idea when the part will arrive and no idea when my car can be repaired.this is unacceptable. I use my truck for business and is currently losing money because i can not drive the vehicle. I informed toyota of this issue and was not given priority or any consideration for my inconvenience. This has not only cost me in time and money, but i feel the service i received is not acceptable as well. I wish i could sale the truck but nobody was a truck with a defective airbag. I am one unhappy customer due to this airbag recall. I can no longer say or support toyota as a good auto maker. At the end of the day, once the airbag is replaced i will sale the truck and will no longer purchase a toyota product.thank you[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph before approaching a stop sign. There was an unintended acceleration. The brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle continued without slowing down. The ignition key was removed from the ignition and the vehicle crashed into a wall. There were two passengers in the vehicle that sustained injuries. The air bags failed to deploy with the impact involved. A police report was taken. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 34,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Update 01/13/16 mathe consumer stated the passenger air bag was replaced on december 28, 2015. Updated 01/16/19.
The contact owned a 2004 toyota tundra. While the contact's wife was driving 40 mph, she was struck head-on by another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the spine, sternum, and ribs. Medical attention was required and the driver was transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the contact's insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to their legal department. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
My toyota tundra is part of the air bag recall.my toyota dealership does not have the part and may not have it for 10 days.in the intern, they have removed my passenger airbag and now no one can ride in the passenger side front seat until the recall repair has been completed.i have a family of 5 so now i can only ride 3 passengers in my vehicle.it has become a major inconvenience for me and my family.i requested a rental from my dealership but they declined.i contacted toyota directly yesterday(1-888-270-9371) and was told to expect a call back within 24 hours.the 24 hours have passed and no contact back from toyota.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 05v254000 (air bags). However, the parts were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact was not experiencing a failure.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle had been stationary for three months. A passenger attempted to start the vehicle but it would not start.the passenger's side air bag then inadvertently deployed without warning. The passenger sustained facial lacerations, severe bruising and a loss of hearing as a result of the erroneous air bag deployment, and was transported to the emergency room for treatment.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v133000 (air bags) but had not confirmed if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 05v25400 (air bags). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirm parts not available. Updated 1/20/16 ln
We received a recall letter some time in november for our toyota tundra. I reached out to steven toyota in harrisonburg virginia shortly after receiving the letter. I was told they needed to order the part and would call back when received. I never received a call from steven toyota, and have been attempted to get this resolved with multiple calls to the dealership since early january.the calls to the service department either go to voice mail or are hung up on after multiple rings. I finally got a hold of a service person on january 30th, who said they would call back in ten minutes when they found out information. I never received a call. I attempted to call back today, and the call went to voice mail. I do have a record of attempted phone log on my phone. I called stevens back and told the receptionist i would be filing a complaint, and she responded " i'm sorry for your inconvenience."
Toyota instructed me not to allow an occupant in the passenger seat until the airbag is repaired, rendering the vehicle useless for me. I can't even sell the vehicle due to the recall.i need to travel in a high humidity area for an extended period of time, but they have ignored my requests for airbag repair.
I am disabled and i keep receiving recall notices about airbags, and frame recalls from toyota, but the local dealers tell me that they do not have the parts to fix them. I am unable to carry anyone in the passenger seat because of safety advisories and this is affecting the value of my vehicle, and risk of injury to myself and any passengers i may carry, and insurance coverage because of the recall notifications.i suffered diligently to pay for this vehicle and now i find it's an unsafe piece of junk that i cannot use.i really want this vehicle fixed or replaced with one that is not unsafe.
We had the takata airbag recall service performed on our tundra on 12/19/14. Then, just a coupe weeks ago in june 2017, the airbag light came on when my husband was driving to work on the highway, and the light has not gone off since. We took it to a local auto shop to diagnose this past weekend, and they said it was an issue relating to the airbag recall service--they said they've seen this numerous times now, all in vehicles that had the airbag recall service done. Some of the common red flags they made us aware of were: horn is not working, as well as the cruise control. We took it to palm beach toyota in west palm beach, florida, this morning, and they diagnosed it as a spiral cable assembly that needs to be replaced--at a cost to us of $700 plus tax. That is something that should be covered under the recall, since it appears to be such a common occurance, it's obvious that this stems from the airbag recall service.
Takata recall : toyota and toyota dealership in nassau bahamas refuse to be responsible for transporting the vehicle from the island of eleuthera bahamas to the island of nassau and then returning the vehicle.we live in the bahamas and there is no dealership on the island of eleuthera, we do not want to drive the vehicle and according to the recall notice "if you are uncomfortable driving the vehicle to the dealership, please contact your authorized toyota dealer who will arrange for vehicle pickup."both toyota and the toyota dealership are refusing to do the pickup.
Our tundra had a frame recall and it was the dealers decision on whether or not to replace dram or just cover up with undercoating. We disagreed with the decision to undercoat as the deal was showing signs of extensive rust. Now, our frame is extremely dangerous to the point of falling away from the body. Just about all parts under the truck have now suffered as well. We have never had the truck launch a boat, gone off road, or any other dangerous activities. Basically a train station and dump run vehicle. I am terribly disappointed with toyota and their poor handling of the situation. Basically they told me that i would be responsible for the super expensive frame replacement; too bad. Engine, body, and interior are in great shape. I need help as i 1) cannot afford to pay for their mistake and 2) can't afford to replace this truck and it is vital for us. Just found out today that the frame is disintegrating quickly when we brought car to shop for a steering issue which we now find out was caused by excessive rust. Thank you
The contact owned a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated her husband was driving at an unknown speed, when he unexpectedly collided with an embankment and the air bags deployed. The contact husband was fatally injured and was pronounced dead at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot for further investigation. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/18/15*lj
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 05v254000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have tried for months to get this airbag replaced with no luck. I keep getting these recall notices with instructions i try to follow and here's the results so far: after texting "fix" to 877-427-0285 several times, nothing happened. Months later, i get some bizarre text from a number i don't recognize asking for my address saying i need to respond within 10 minutes. After asking who it was, another number texts me asking for the same info with no explanation as to who they are and they refused to say. I've called toyota of tumwater a few times and, at first, they couldn't schedule me for an appointment until some two months out. In the most recent call they needed my home address and phone number, which i'm not inclined to give but did in hopes of getting this resolved, but then they needed my full vin. If that's the case, why isn't it on the [xxx] recall notice? you listed the last 8 digits so clearly you have it. I texted "fix" to the number listed again this morning and finally get a response from "cindy" who asks for either the full vin or the recall id. I share the recall id and told i need to send the full vin. After a lot of back and forth, i'm told there's no recall option and i need to drive to another town. What do you mean there's no recall option? why are these instructions included in these mailings? do you people think we memorize vin numbers? you say this repair is "urgent" "serious injury" "death" then why are there so many difficult steps involved in getting this [xxx] thing replaced? three easy steps to schedule is an outright lie. I've never had this much trouble with a recall. I've never had to provide a vin just to get a [xxx] appointment. I need help getting this resolved.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).
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v312000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recalli have tried since aug. 2015 to get my husband's truck to a dealer to have the airbag replaced. Every time i call to make an appt. I am told they don't have the replacements in and will put his name on a call list.i have yet to receive a call. I call about every couple weeks. I keep getting letters and post cards asking me to get this fixed, but if toyota isn't sending the replacement bags how can i get this done. Tried of waiting!!
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. On several occasions, the horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.updated 08/16/16*ljthe consuumer stated the air bag light flashed and a beeping noise was hears. Updated 10/25/16/
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v350000 (air bags). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag cover became sticky. The contact stated that the air bags caused a chemical reaction to make the dashboard covering sticky. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they were able to clean the surface of the air bag cover. The contact stated that the chemical used to clean the air bag cover caused the plastic covering to become thin and the contact was concerned about a defect in air bag deployment. The failure mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v655000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall;received air bag recall 2014, took to david maus toyota sanford, florida and had passenger air bag corrected with my receipt.2016 june, air bag warning light was on, (noticed while driving) took again to david maus toyota, they found error code and checked all diagnostics, found nothing wrong. The simply diagnosis couldn't determine the cause and then was advised to pay for a thoroughly diagnosis, which i paid $128.00.today july 2nd while driving truck, found air bag light on again (while driving) !!i spoke to david maus toyota service manager july 2nd. He said i can bring it in again and my $128.00 dollars would go to any needed repairs.i'm taking my 2004 tundra truck in, either july 5, 6, or 7th. The vehicle will stay inside my garbage until time to take to david maus toyota.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag spiral cable was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.
I got a recall notice on my vehicle a few months back about airbags so i looked it up on this site and it says i have no recalls on my vehicle the airbag light has been on since i've got the truck but i thought it was a electrical issue but now after receiving the recall notice and reading the recall it really has me worried for the safety of me my wife and my children i would really like some information on the airbag recall and the suspension recallmy vehicle has a lot of the same issues as the recall points out
Takata recall - unit 1 - the van, other driver.unit 2 - our tundra, our sonharker heights, texas march 1, 2015my son, who was a minor, [xxx]unit 1 was traveling north on east fm 2410 when unit 1 began to turn left on a green light onto stillhouse lake road in turning lane.unit 2 was traveling south on east fm 2410.as unit 1 turned unit 2 struck unit 1 in the right rear.unit 1 failed to yield the right of way.unit 2 was considered totaled and the airbag never deployed.our son did not go to the hospital that day but did a few days later because of some shoulder stiffness and neck issues.we were blessed he was able to walk away.texas farm bureau is our policy we filed it undersix month auto policy: [xxx]claim: [xxx] date of loss: 03/01/2015 view details description of lossson,[xxx] was driving veh going south on east fm2410 when he was struck by a 2014 toyota sienna what failed to yield the right of way airbag never deployedcoverageamount paid collision 9725.87medical-personal injury protection 1993.17 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer has exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I called the local toyota dealer.toyota of gastonia. 1.704.824.7777 and the manager.. [xxx] asked why the owner could not bring the car in to the dealership and leave it. And i told them the owner [xxx]. Has copd andis on oxygen. And could not wait 3-4 hours..and she said well if he can not drive couple hours. Why is he even going to fix the air bag?/information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact swerved to avoid an animal in the road.as a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and turned over.the air bags failed to deploy.the contact sustained an injury to his back.the police department was called to the scene and they filed a report.the vehicle was completely destroyed.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 92,00updated 09/15/08 .updated 09/18/08.
Anytime it rains water leaks in behind the dashboard on the passenger side, leaking water through the electrical wiring and into the floorboard of the truckthere are lots of wires and a blower motor in this area where fire could cause any number of unsafe conditions.the cause has been narrowed down to one or both of two things. The first is a crack that originates in the seam behind the dash board of these vehicles due to production error.the second is rotting grommet plugs under the windshield wiper cowl.the first being much more severe as it could also cause structural integrity.
I have problem with my toyota 2004 tundra, that the dealership and another repair garage can't seem to find the problem. When i drive the truck, doesn't matter how long , every once in a while when i stop and turn it off all the electronics goes dead. I can't start the truck because the battery is dead and thensomewhere between 15 minute to overnight, ever thing comes back on. No jumping of the battery. Had battery checked, alternator check and other things wiring and every thing is working find. The dealership and other mechanic from another shop said they cannot find the problem unless it is acting up at the time they check it. Had to call and get a tow and by the time the tow truck got the vehicle to the repair shop, it started up. Kind of scared to drive it anywhere.[xxx]redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer has exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The frame is rusting apart. The rear end has rust hole through it. I have already replaced the rack and pinion because it had quarter size hole rusted through it.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.the contact stated that there was a shortage in the electrical system in his vehicle.the failure affected the cruise control, door locks, power windows, and all other electrical components.he called the dealer and manufacturer and was informed that the failure was not under warranty; therefore, he would be responsible for the repair costs.there were no recalls available.the failure mileage was 61,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure in the vehicle. The horn, door locks, power windows, and all other electrical components except the alarm malfunctioned. The horn sounded while the vehicle was in motion and parked. The contact also stated that the steering wheel made a loud noise while driving. The seat belt warning light was the only light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 176,000.updated 08/16/16*ljconsumer stated i feel this is a safety issue related to steeringcolumn and related parts including airbag-dealer steering is not related to safety concerns- i feel this can result in accident by losing. Steering consulting control resulting in possible injury to myself/ and others on the road regardless of the mileage consumer's vehicle had the dealer appeared not to be concerned about safety. Updated 6/18/18
Column shifter overdrive on/off switch wire leads in 2004 toyota tundra fails or shorts out causing loss of control of overdrive setting on automatic transmission.this can cause downshifting at highway speed or your vehicle to not shift into overdrive causing poor fuel economyproblem occurs after so many shift cycles of the column shifter from park to drive cause the wire leads to break from metal fatigue causing the failure or short in the switchmy truck started this with about 123,000 miles on it.i found numerous posts on the web detailing the fix on this problem.upon investigation i found the routing of the wires is causing the issue and you can see where toyota has tried to tape the wires to give extra protection in a poor routing of the switch wires.
Started truck, connected small trailer to hitch. I noticed lights on trailer not on got out of truck to plug and unplug connector. Lights came on. Entered truck , put foot on brake to put in gear. The engine revved up and the tach. Was fluctuating between 1000 and 6500 rpm without ever touching the accelerator.i turned the ignition to the off position. Scared to restart, i let it sit for five minutes then started engine.everything ran normal and i proceeded to drive home. This had never occurred before or since this incident. I did not report this to toyota since the recall models were other than my 2004 toyota tundra .
Catalytic converter failed at 55,023 miles and was replaced under warranty. The same catalytic converter failed again at 110,000 miles and when i went to a dealer was told that it wasn't under warranty and that i would have to pay $1200.00 for the part alone and labor would be extra.i also told the dealer that the high rear brake light housing was melting from the heat of the lights. They did nothing.the frame is rusting badly and is becoming a safety hazard. I called toyota customer service and they said there was no recall for any of these items and there was nothing they could do."adaptive equipment" is listed as a choice under "affected parts". How about explaining exactly what is the definition of "adaptive equipment"?
2004 toyota tundra. Consumer states electronics malfunction.tape enclosed. *tgwthe consumer stated when the vehicle was in overdrive, the rpm's were 2,000 and when the overdrive was turned off, the rpm's read 3,000 which was opposite of the normal function. Updated 09/24/10
The contact owns 2004 toyota tundra.the contact stated that he heard a noise while driving 45 mph and suspected failure with the lower ball joint.the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the ball joint was replaced at the contact's expense.also, the dealerstated thatthe contact would have to pay for the tires, battery, and power steering fluid flush.he stated that he should not have to pay for these expenses because the vehicle was included in the recall.the manufacturer stated that thisvehicle was included in the rcall and would mail him the notice.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.left message 10/16/2007 . *lj
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. On several occasions, the horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.updated 08/16/16*ljthe consuumer stated the air bag light flashed and a beeping noise was hears. Updated 10/25/16/
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure in the vehicle. The horn, door locks, power windows, and all other electrical components except the alarm malfunctioned. The horn sounded while the vehicle was in motion and parked. The contact also stated that the steering wheel made a loud noise while driving. The seat belt warning light was the only light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 176,000.updated 08/16/16*ljconsumer stated i feel this is a safety issue related to steeringcolumn and related parts including airbag-dealer steering is not related to safety concerns- i feel this can result in accident by losing. Steering consulting control resulting in possible injury to myself/ and others on the road regardless of the mileage consumer's vehicle had the dealer appeared not to be concerned about safety. Updated 6/18/18
Engine would shut off intermittently at any speed, then finally would not start when shut off, dealer replaced fuel pump, same problem happened again in less than 1000 miles, different dealer replaced pump again, same thing happened again within 1000 miles, another dealer replaced wiring harness to pump, in less than 20 miles same thing again, this time the same dealer replaced wiring harness to engine compartment, truck made it back to office, unknown if this fix will work
Vehicle vsc trac and vsc off light flash at random at any time any speed. Appears to effect thousands of toyota's. Worried it will cause and uncontrolled throttle/brake application.
Electric stability control engages when we hit a bump or pothole. No one can explain why this is happening.power steering fluid line had to be replaced because of excessive rust causing it to leak. This part alone cost over 600.00.premature tire replacement because of the inability to align properly due to extremely rusted components that could not be adjusted properly. Horrible steering wheel shimmy when on freeway that also cannot be explained or fixed (even after replacing the rear differential and axle)truck is extremely "squirrelly" and feels like it can go out of control, especially after hitting a hole or bump.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the front passenger's side tire dislodged from the vehicle. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the upper ball joint, the lower ball joint, the control arm, the abs speed sensor, and rt front brake line leading system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v013000 (suspension) and 05v225000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,360. Djr
Vehicle began to accelerate down a steep hill and no matter what i tried to stop it, nothing happened, it just kept accelerating.
Vehicle began to accelerate down a steep hill and no matter what i tried to do to stop the vehicle nothing happened. It just kept accelerating. Lost control of vehicle, and was unable to negotiate the right hand turn. Vehicle slammed into a dirt embankment, then rolled over and reversed it's position.consequently, i was trapped in a running vehicle with gasoline leaking and unable to shut off the engine. Had to wait 30n minutes for ems/fire rescue to arrive.extrication took another 25-30 minutes.transported to trauma center, york, pa.
The 2004 and earlier toyota tundra has had major corrosion issues and frame recalls.my tundra was just inspected by the local toyota dealer and major corrosion was noted on the vehicle frame.toyota applied a fiberglass based rustproofing to the frame. However, they would not acknowledge any other corrosion or rot on the vehicle.my vehicles motor mounts are so corroded that i am afraid that the engine will fall out of the vehicle.also, the mounts that hold the radiator are so corroded they are almost gone.thereare numerous other areas in the engine compartment and undercarriage that are completely corroded.the vehicle is unsafe to drive and toyota will not address it.
Catalytic converter failed at 55,023 miles and was replaced under warranty. The same catalytic converter failed again at 110,000 miles and when i went to a dealer was told that it wasn't under warranty and that i would have to pay $1200.00 for the part alone and labor would be extra.i also told the dealer that the high rear brake light housing was melting from the heat of the lights. They did nothing.the frame is rusting badly and is becoming a safety hazard. I called toyota customer service and they said there was no recall for any of these items and there was nothing they could do."adaptive equipment" is listed as a choice under "affected parts". How about explaining exactly what is the definition of "adaptive equipment"?
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving 70 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal tapping noise coming from the engine. The contact turned into a parking lot and the vehicle seized without warning. The contact attempted to turn the vehicle off and back on, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to healey hyundai (410 fishkill ave, beacon, ny 12508, (845) 360-9822) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered assistance with repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 90,157.
Rust all over the undertruck, even the catalytic converter is rusted.i was part of that recall and the dealer is going to spray the frame to stop the corrosion.can the corrosion process ends with the spraying?
Rust on everything under the truck as well as the rear bumper. Parts that have had to be replaced because of rust and/or rust perforation or need to be replaced:1) entire frame ' perforation greater than 10mm found on passenger siderail2) rear differential (leaking from rust perforation)3) brake lines4) power steering line (leaking from rust)5) skid plate (support brackets rusted - fell off while driving)6) brake calipers (multiple times)7) coil springs8) axles (front and back)9) control arms10) cv- joint11) boots12) hitch receiver13) exhaust 14) muffler15) camber bolt16) multiple sets of tires (unable to align tires properly due to rusted/seized camber bolt) causing premature tread wear.17) brake drums (warped and pitted)18) wheel bearing19) truck tailgate support wires ' wires rusted and broke. Tailgate won't open/close without extreme effort because it is not aligned properly. 20) shocks/struts21) seals, brackets, nuts and bolts - the parts listed above is not complete. Basically, everything you see under the truck is suffering from extreme rust and/or perforated.uck has had a horrible shimmy for years that no one has been able to figure out, particularly bad when towing. Steering wheel shakes violently as well as the entire truck. Improved slightly when rear differential and axles were replaced. Most likely related to frame warp or instability.uck has had issues with getting in and out of 4wd. Inconsistent with how long it takes to get in and out of 4wd. There is a loud and jarring clunk when engaging or disengaging 4wd.uck feels like it is on the verge of going out of control when a hole or bump is hit. The truck will literally jump sideways. Action stability control comes on randomly when hitting a bump or hole.another mystery to mechanic.
Excessive rust throughout underbody and drive train components. Porous, rusted through differential now leaking oil. Rust issues started while vehicle still under 3/36 warranty. Belt tensioner bracket, bracket mount and ball joints at 33,921 miles, sway bar linkages rusted through at 45,168 miles. Both issued repaired as warranty matters. Toyota claims current problem not covered but admits defective material and offers to provide replacement parts only, requiring estimated $770 to complete the repair. Have initiated complaint with toyota, file number available upon request.
I had the check engine lite checked at the toyota dealer.the tundra required a complete exhaust system including catalytic converters at a cost of $4000.00.the dealer found that the frame was rusted through and notified toyota.toyota will pay to replace the frame.however the 2004 model year is not part of a recall.
Brought vehicle in for new muffler and tailpipe.mechanic showed me a leaky rear seal because the metal cover was rusting through.also showed me main frame and suspension points which are , in his words, "like rust holding hands".
My 2004 toyota tundra double cab has an excessive amount of rust on the undercarriage. Because of this rust, the camber bolts cannot be removed to properly align the vehicle. I have been told that they will have to use heat to remove them, along with a lot of force, and in turn may do frame damage in the process. I have been quoted by my dealer $5,200 to fix the problem which initially started with a small shimmy in the steering wheel which grew into a big shimmy especially while towing. That quote does not include any possible charged from the body shop if damage to the frame should occur. I do not have $5,200 so i ended up with a new set of tires andhalf of an alignment because the camber bolts were not able to be removed. Here i am months later and my new tires are so bald on the front that i am actually seeing the tread showing through. I have always loved my tundra, but all of this rust on the frame and undercarriage is very concerning regarding the longevity of my vehicle. I was told that toyotas last forever. At this point i feel that my truck is dangerous to even drive but it is my only vehicle. I have owned and maintained many vehicles and never had rust issues like this, nor have i ever been faced with such a costly repair on a not so old vehicle. I am stuck in a bad place and just don't know where to go or what to do. I desperately need my truck. Without it i lose my source of transportation as well as my ability to earn a living. I just simply cannot afford... Meaning i just do not have this kind of money to bring my truck back to health. All of this stress and frustration is a result of this excessive rust. Included in the estimate is remove and replace camber bolts $1,957 --- steering rack boots 400.00 alignment 90.00---- driveshaft assembly $2,003---- rear u-joint $433.00---- differential fluid $330.00it does not include any possible damage to the frame/body in their attempt to remove the camber bolts or another brand new set of tires.
Heat generated from the cargo lamp bulbs have melted the plastic housing completely through. Issue was found after removing the lens cover to replace a defective bulb.
My 2004 toyota tundra must be manually attended when pumping fuel. If the pump is set to automatically pump until the tank is full, the pump will stop fueling before the tank is full and occasionally stops with such force that the pump jumps out of it's position in the vehicle and onto the ground spilling gas.
There is extensive corrosion damage to all metal fittings and metal fuel and hydraulic lines.the rear axle is severely corroded and leaking oil through the casting requiring replacement.there is a fuel line failure next to the exhaust manifold.the corrosion damage to the steering system fittings requires replacement of the rack assembly although the system operates properly.there is corrosion damage to many of the suspension connection points to the frame including rear springs.dealer deems the vehicle unsafe in it's current condition and recommends it be sold for salvage.there is little to no corrosion damage to the body that can be seen from a visual underside inspection and vehicle looks in excellent condition from the outside.vehicle was dealer maintained per the manufacturer's maintenance schedule.
Engine would shut off intermittently at any speed, then finally would not start when shut off, dealer replaced fuel pump, same problem happened again in less than 1000 miles, different dealer replaced pump again, same thing happened again within 1000 miles, another dealer replaced wiring harness to pump, in less than 20 miles same thing again, this time the same dealer replaced wiring harness to engine compartment, truck made it back to office, unknown if this fix will work
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While at a traffic light the vehicle suddenly caught fire near the fuel pump. The contact was able to safely get out of the vehicle immediately and call the fire department who extinguished the fire. There were no injuries.the vehicle was destroyed. The contact notified the manufacturer regarding the fire and filed a claim. The manufacturer also had the vehicle inspected by an investigator which confirmed that the fire started within the fuel pump. The contact received a letter after the investigation from the manufacturer stating that they were not responsible. The contact stated that since the failure was a safety issue, the manufacturer should be responsible.the failure mileage was 68,000.
Rear strap supporting the gas tank corroded on one side and bent due to the weight of the tank. This resulted in the strap rubbing against the universal joint of the drive train and making a clicking sound while in motion.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that fuel emitted outside of the vehicle; however, there was no fuel visible on the ground. In addition, the front fuel tank strap completely rusted and the fuel tank exhibited a hole. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired, but the repairs were unknown. The contact also mentioned that the gear shifter cable fractured due to rust and corrosion. The failure caused the unoccupied vehicle to roll and crash into an embankment. It was unknown if a police report was filed or not and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from inside the cabin. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.mailed out 01/13/15*lj## vin passed ## toyota tundra 2004 ##
Tailgate opens unexpectedly, fails to latch properly without slamming it. We have approx. 150 of these trucks, several have this same problem
Rear end leaking oil. Mechanic able to put finger through housing due to severe rusting. Entire rear end replaced under extended warranty i purchased. Entire frame rusted heavily. All welds severely rusted. Frame integrity gone. Front arm rusted so badly mechanic says it will not pass inspection in october, 2012. Front arm so rusted it is likely to collapse. Emergency brake not functioning due to heavy corrosion...advised to replace. Body immaculate. No rust anywhere but frame.
Had truck in for oil change whole frame, drive shaft parking brake cable is rusting through.
Leaking oil out of my rear axle housing it is on the mild steel that is welded to the cast axle very porous leaking a lot of oil
The frame is rusting apart. The rear end has rust hole through it. I have already replaced the rack and pinion because it had quarter size hole rusted through it.
Excessive rust throughout underbody and drive train components. Porous, rusted through differential now leaking oil. Rust issues started while vehicle still under 3/36 warranty. Belt tensioner bracket, bracket mount and ball joints at 33,921 miles, sway bar linkages rusted through at 45,168 miles. Both issued repaired as warranty matters. Toyota claims current problem not covered but admits defective material and offers to provide replacement parts only, requiring estimated $770 to complete the repair. Have initiated complaint with toyota, file number available upon request.
Excessive rust pretty much everywhere. Just had to replace the rear differential and associated parts because rust caused differential leak. Cost was over 3,500.replaced rusted brake lines and calipers. Tailgate wire rusted and broke. Opening mechanism to tailgate is rusted and is extremely difficult (if not impossible) to open/close.rear bumper is rusted through, and not safe to step on.hitch receiver is completely rusted and cannot remove hitch now. Skid plate and brackets rusted through -skid plate fell off. Dealer just inspected the truck and will be replacing the entire frame because of excessive rust.
I took my 2004 toyota tundra to a local service center because i thought it needed shock absorbers.once on the lift we found the entire rear section was completely rusted out with several major parts just hanging from the frame.toyota claims they sent recalls in 2015 however i did not get them. I did receive a very recent recall for an air bag and front coil springs,within a week the truck was taken in for the recall. At no time was i informed of the dangerous issue of the rear suspension. I called toyota to discuss the matter and was told they would not do anything to correct the problems. I am very lucky i did not have an accident because the rear components could have failed at any time while i was driving. Toyota will not accept any responsibility and they were quite rude when we spoke.please inform me of any recourse i may have, the cost to repair my truck is in excess of $4,000.i am retired with a limited income and depend on my truck to pickup farm supplies at my home.i live in md and rely on the truck when it snows or the roads are icy.toyota clearly has a past of not taking responsibility, they knew or should have knownthe quality of the metal materials were inferior.they waited 11 years before they recalled some of their trucks. I do not wish to be rude however, i firmly believe toyota has no regard for the quality of their product or the problems associated with their poor engineering. It is my hope you can help me with this matter or direct me to someone if can help me.thank you for your consideration.[xxx] telephone [xxx]. If you will provide your address i will sent photos.sorry i do not know how to upload them to you. The date the truck was taken to the service center is 5/6/16, it is still there as it cannot be driven.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The frame has severe rust. Also rear differential is leaking fluid through the steelbowl.
The entire frame and under side of the truck to include brackets, cables, fittings, and exhaust are so rusted and flaking off that i'm concerned that the truck may break apart driving down the road. I bought the truck used from lowe toyota in warner robins, ga and had no idea that the truck was a rusted out disaster waiting for a place to happen !!
Rusted rear differential. Rusted frame at front right sway bar. Can't pass inspection. Seems to be a common problem just like the 2003 model. I still have payments on this vehicle i can't drive.
Rear end failure due to rust problem known to toyota.they replaced frame with no consideration for safety of passengers.drive train locked up while driving down highway.found bell housing on rear end rusted through allowing fluid to run out! dangerous. Toyota should take responsibility for bad product! welded bell housing, cannot repair.please help!!!! almost caused wreck!cars swerved to avoid colision.
Takata recall rear housing has many pin holes and is leaking gear lube
Brought vehicle in for new muffler and tailpipe.mechanic showed me a leaky rear seal because the metal cover was rusting through.also showed me main frame and suspension points which are , in his words, "like rust holding hands".
On 9/27/13 when my 2004 tundra was being checked out for a recall for severe frame rust the ri toyota dealerbrought to my attention the rear differential was rotted through and leaking oil and said that this rust is not covered by recall. The whole axle has to be replaced. My question to you is, shouldn't toyota be responsible for all the sub-standard steel? shouldn't this be under a safety recall for oil leakage? as far as i know the oil leak cannot be fixed w/o complete axle housing replacement and this is a problem that effects a huge # of tundras.
Vehicle began to accelerate down a steep hill and no matter what i tried to do to stop the vehicle nothing happened. It just kept accelerating. Lost control of vehicle, and was unable to negotiate the right hand turn. Vehicle slammed into a dirt embankment, then rolled over and reversed it's position.consequently, i was trapped in a running vehicle with gasoline leaking and unable to shut off the engine. Had to wait 30n minutes for ems/fire rescue to arrive.extrication took another 25-30 minutes.transported to trauma center, york, pa.
Excessive rust on frame, under body, and suspension. Rear axle / differential has large flaking rust so bad that it will not hold lubricant. Filed complaint with toyota on 11/13/2013 and was given a case # and turned in photos at local toyota dealer in early december 2013. Contacted toyota in january 2014 and was told that a recall was going to be issued but it would cover frame only and no other components would be covered for rust. I personally took it upon myself not to drive this vehicle because i feel it is unsafe and not road worthy due to rust. I also feel that a company that i had a lot of respect for because of their reputation for quality and safety has let me down. Vehicle has been parked since 11/13/2013 and will not be driven until properly repaired or replaced.
Automatic transmission column shift problem of the 2004 toyota tundratoyota tundra.there is a serious problem with the steering column housing support.after starting the vehicle and subsequently attempting to shift the gear into reverse , the gear shift lever broke free at the steering column. I was able to stop the vehicle. Able to park the vehicle, butwas unable to shift into any other gear. The consumer stated it appeared the cast aluminum components supporting the transmission shift lever appeared to be flawed. There is only 81 thousand on this truck. Unsafe !!!!!!!!!thank god it didn't break at 65 mph ! but it could have !
My wife was stopping by the house. She already had her foot on the brake. The vehicle accelerated w/o warning and went through the front of the house.
There is extensive corrosion damage to all metal fittings and metal fuel and hydraulic lines.the rear axle is severely corroded and leaking oil through the casting requiring replacement.there is a fuel line failure next to the exhaust manifold.the corrosion damage to the steering system fittings requires replacement of the rack assembly although the system operates properly.there is corrosion damage to many of the suspension connection points to the frame including rear springs.dealer deems the vehicle unsafe in it's current condition and recommends it be sold for salvage.there is little to no corrosion damage to the body that can be seen from a visual underside inspection and vehicle looks in excellent condition from the outside.vehicle was dealer maintained per the manufacturer's maintenance schedule.
Frame rusting and rear differential rusting out. Frame is corroding from rust. Rear differential has several pin holes causing fluid to leak. These are both known problems with the gen 1 tundra's. Contacted toyota customer care and basically told me there isn't anything they can do since the frame recall campaign ended in 2015. I never received notification of the frame recall. I was told that there wasn't any recall fro the differential but that is a very common problem for tundra's used in ne usa whereby road salt is used in winter. The salt causes frame and differential rust because material used by toyota is of poor corrosion resistance quality. The consumer iis on their own. Toyota won't do anything even though it's their failure to build the vehicle fit for it's intended use.
Rear axle-housingrotted through . Dealership knew this on inspection of frame on may 20 2014.corporate office was made aware of problem but refuses to address situation. Updated 4/24/2015
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that fuel emitted outside of the vehicle; however, there was no fuel visible on the ground. In addition, the front fuel tank strap completely rusted and the fuel tank exhibited a hole. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired, but the repairs were unknown. The contact also mentioned that the gear shifter cable fractured due to rust and corrosion. The failure caused the unoccupied vehicle to roll and crash into an embankment. It was unknown if a police report was filed or not and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
*the rear differential and brake housing left and right are rotting from the outside.large parts of the differential housing are already missing!*the front transfer case and transmission are perfect!*the entire rear trans-axle is rotting from the outside.*the emergency brake adjustment turnbuckle is rotting.*structural mounts for the emergency brake are rotted.*the steel in the frame and most factory welds are de-laminating.*brackets holding the brake line and junctions are rotting.*capture plate and hardware holding spare tire in place are rotted.i will need a cutting torch to remove the spare tire.i have excellent photos to send.respectfully,
Massive generalized rust under vehicle.this is affecting the frame, suspension, all lines, exhaust, all metal fittings, wheels, brakes, spare tire.my mechanic does not know how to proceed and suggested we no longer drive this vehicle.toyota dealer said this is not included in the rust recall which is in effect for tundra trucks exactly like this one , but off by a couple months by manufacturing date.our toyota dealer did not have a suggestion or answer for how to fix this, other than to ask if we were interested in buying a new car.we bought this truck new and have taken excellent care of it.the inside and upper body looks new.
Vehcile was reaclled and the frame was repaired for potential rot.now he rear differentail is rotting out and leaking oil. It appears to be an extension of the recall for the rotting frame.looking to see if ther have been complaints similar
Noticed small oil spot in driveway. The differential was leaking. I took it to colonial toyota in smithfield, ri and they checked it for a recall and told me there was none. They did note the axle was not in good shape and should probably be replaced as the differential is part of the housing. Not ready to drop 3k for a poorly made product. Research and other recalls tell me that the metal used was of an inferior quality and will not hold up in the northeast. Toyota of course, wants no part of this and will not take responsibility for anything. Also had spare tire fall off on highway due to severe corrosion. I cannot understand how this vehicle is not on any recall list, i guess no one has been killed yet. Leak progressively getting worse.
Toyota recalled my tundra for a rusted frame.dealer took possession of the vehicle in april.they provided a rental car, but no other update or contact until a week ago when the frame arrived.now nearly complete, they want to charge me $8000 for additional parts not covered by the recall which they claim is necessary to make the vehicle pass inspection and roadworthy yet many of these parts were unaffected prior to the recall.at no time did toyota ever inform us of additional costs not covered by the recall.two of the items are critical to the value and drivability of the car.they include the rear axle and differential which i believe failed due to the same rusted issues as the frame.the additional parts affected were the brakes.the front brakes seized from 6 months of non use and maintenance by the dealer, the rear brakes were failed by fluid leak from rear axle while in possession of the dealer for 6 months.in short, after getting a new frame, the dealer was holding trying to charge $8000 in extra repairs or they would return me a truck that had a new frame but was still inoperable in the condition under which it was stored by the dealer.the dealer and toyota were responsible for maintaining the vehicle and returning it in as good or better condition than they received it, but instead it lost 1005 of its value.i cant drive it, i cant sell it.it has a new frame but now has no differential or brakes it has lost all marketable value, where it could have been traded in or sold prior to the "frame replacement" that was supposed to right all the wrongs" of toyota's doing.i have full service records showing responsible ownership of the truck for the last 10 years.needs to make it right and fix my truck so i can drive again, or buy me out, or offer me a trade allowance that is fair and equitable.this toyota case number is 1504140934.
Rear axle differential has rusted through and is leaking oil. Emergency brake line has rusted and snapped. The rims have oxidated. Leaf springs have also rusted very badly.
Frame rusted through unsafe to drive.received very first letter in july about a recall.it is september 21, 2015 and the recall ended august 31, 2015.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was corrosion on the casing of the rear differential that caused the differential fluid to leak. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The approximate failure and current mileage was 128,000.
Rust on everything under the truck as well as the rear bumper. Parts that have had to be replaced because of rust and/or rust perforation or need to be replaced:1) entire frame ' perforation greater than 10mm found on passenger siderail2) rear differential (leaking from rust perforation)3) brake lines4) power steering line (leaking from rust)5) skid plate (support brackets rusted - fell off while driving)6) brake calipers (multiple times)7) coil springs8) axles (front and back)9) control arms10) cv- joint11) boots12) hitch receiver13) exhaust 14) muffler15) camber bolt16) multiple sets of tires (unable to align tires properly due to rusted/seized camber bolt) causing premature tread wear.17) brake drums (warped and pitted)18) wheel bearing19) truck tailgate support wires ' wires rusted and broke. Tailgate won't open/close without extreme effort because it is not aligned properly. 20) shocks/struts21) seals, brackets, nuts and bolts - the parts listed above is not complete. Basically, everything you see under the truck is suffering from extreme rust and/or perforated.uck has had a horrible shimmy for years that no one has been able to figure out, particularly bad when towing. Steering wheel shakes violently as well as the entire truck. Improved slightly when rear differential and axles were replaced. Most likely related to frame warp or instability.uck has had issues with getting in and out of 4wd. Inconsistent with how long it takes to get in and out of 4wd. There is a loud and jarring clunk when engaging or disengaging 4wd.uck feels like it is on the verge of going out of control when a hole or bump is hit. The truck will literally jump sideways. Action stability control comes on randomly when hitting a bump or hole.another mystery to mechanic.
During the course of routine service at independent garage mechanic pointed out three major components with severe corrosion issues that need to be addressed immediately:1) frame severely rotted by rust, a perforation was identified on front driver's side2) rear axle body severely corroded by rust, not leaking yet but likely will soon 3) power steering rack severely rotted by rust on passenger side, not leaking yet but likely will soon, described by mechanic as "tender" failure of any of these items could cause an accident leading to serious injury.
Vehicle's acceleration became uncontrollable. In addition, the brakes and the antilock system seem to failed.the vehicle was in drive and proceeding down an incline, travelling about 30mph when the unintended acceleration occurred.
I am disabled and i keep receiving recall notices about airbags, and frame recalls from toyota, but the local dealers tell me that they do not have the parts to fix them. I am unable to carry anyone in the passenger seat because of safety advisories and this is affecting the value of my vehicle, and risk of injury to myself and any passengers i may carry, and insurance coverage because of the recall notifications.i suffered diligently to pay for this vehicle and now i find it's an unsafe piece of junk that i cannot use.i really want this vehicle fixed or replaced with one that is not unsafe.
My frame is rusting almost into, i don't thinkit was inspected well, and now the rear axle housing is rusted so bad it's leaking fluid
2004 toyota tundra worse than 2003 for metal fatigue.front of rear differential is flaking apart.tension adjuster for emergency brake is disintegrating.adjustment bolts are seized.spare tire attachment is flaking apart.please help.
Had truck in for oil change whole frame, drive shaft parking brake cable is rusting through.
I recently noticed a leak under the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the differential was found to be rusted right through and leaking. I examined the frame as well and noticed severe rusting in various places on the frame. I never received a notice of recall on the frame. Apparently there is not only frame damage to many tundras, but also to necessary working parts. I have never had an axle rot out on any of my cars and because of the inability to simply repair a seal, the entire axle will need replacing? seems a bit extreme. I like the tundra and will base my decision to remain a customer on how i'm treated in the recall appointment.
While driving tracking device came on and off on its own. Vehicle accelerated uncontrollably.consumer depressed brake pedal in order to stop.then, consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, andmechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.
Column shifter overdrive on/off switch wire leads in 2004 toyota tundra fails or shorts out causing loss of control of overdrive setting on automatic transmission.this can cause downshifting at highway speed or your vehicle to not shift into overdrive causing poor fuel economyproblem occurs after so many shift cycles of the column shifter from park to drive cause the wire leads to break from metal fatigue causing the failure or short in the switchmy truck started this with about 123,000 miles on it.i found numerous posts on the web detailing the fix on this problem.upon investigation i found the routing of the wires is causing the issue and you can see where toyota has tried to tape the wires to give extra protection in a poor routing of the switch wires.
My 2004 toyota tundra double cab has an excessive amount of rust on the undercarriage. Because of this rust, the camber bolts cannot be removed to properly align the vehicle. I have been told that they will have to use heat to remove them, along with a lot of force, and in turn may do frame damage in the process. I have been quoted by my dealer $5,200 to fix the problem which initially started with a small shimmy in the steering wheel which grew into a big shimmy especially while towing. That quote does not include any possible charged from the body shop if damage to the frame should occur. I do not have $5,200 so i ended up with a new set of tires andhalf of an alignment because the camber bolts were not able to be removed. Here i am months later and my new tires are so bald on the front that i am actually seeing the tread showing through. I have always loved my tundra, but all of this rust on the frame and undercarriage is very concerning regarding the longevity of my vehicle. I was told that toyotas last forever. At this point i feel that my truck is dangerous to even drive but it is my only vehicle. I have owned and maintained many vehicles and never had rust issues like this, nor have i ever been faced with such a costly repair on a not so old vehicle. I am stuck in a bad place and just don't know where to go or what to do. I desperately need my truck. Without it i lose my source of transportation as well as my ability to earn a living. I just simply cannot afford... Meaning i just do not have this kind of money to bring my truck back to health. All of this stress and frustration is a result of this excessive rust. Included in the estimate is remove and replace camber bolts $1,957 --- steering rack boots 400.00 alignment 90.00---- driveshaft assembly $2,003---- rear u-joint $433.00---- differential fluid $330.00it does not include any possible damage to the frame/body in their attempt to remove the camber bolts or another brand new set of tires.
The 2004 tundra is available with a fully extended cab, which i own.this model uses a different electronic/mechanical mechanism to shift gears than other models.with 1200 miles on the 2004 tundra i realized there was a problem if you shift from overdrive to 3rd gear to slow down while going doan a hill, then shift back to overdrive, the transmission will fail to switch.there is a button you drpress on the steering shift knob that electronically shifts in and out of overdrive.if this button is briefly tapped to switch gears, this will cause the transmission not to shift back.instead, it will reverse so that when the dash light says you are in overdrive you actually are in 3rd gear.when the light says are out of overdrive you are in overdrive.the dealer was able to replicate this problem.they checked with factory and there were no other incidents of this.the dealer did not know why they used a different shifting mechanism from one cab design to the other (extended).the service report was written and states this condition as being a normal operating condition at this time.
Purchased a toyota tundra brand new with 16 miles in august 2004.several weeks later i noticed a high-pitched scraping noise occurring from the engine.after two trips to the dealership and no resolution they contacted toyota in florida and sent a southeast regional representative to inspect.the noise was occurring when the truck shifted into overdrive while doing appx. 30 mph and 1100 rpms.letting off the gas caused the noise to cease.giving gas also caused the noise to cease.the noise only occurred when the speed was maintained at 30 mph.the toyota representative stated the he thought the problem was occurring with the torque converter and that it was something that i was going to have to live with.he also stated that this was the only reported case that he was aware of.i told him i was not going to pay $25,000 for a vehicle that was making a strange noise and that he could either replace the truck or eliminate the noise.he stated he was not going to replace the truck but that he would "consider" replacing the transmission.
Rear bearing failure in 2004 toyota tundra, related parts abs gear broke. Not able to control truck at a regular stop feels like truck wants to keep going. Also feels like the rear violently shifts. Number of vehicles with same problem are unknown. But is a ordinary thing according to local dealers!!!!!!!!!
2004 toyota tundra leaks gear oil from rear differential cover plate. Cover plate is so thin a pin hole developed. Cover plate is pressed on so in order to correct problem, a whole new rear axle is needed according to dealer. When i brought truck into dealer, dealer told me he seen 6 of these like this already. Metal plate is too thin and doesn't hold up to winters in new york and is rusting out due to metal being too thin. Cost for repair is $3500 . When i contacted toyota, they just said there isn't any recalls on this subject yet. They did recall toyota tacomas due to rust eating out the frames but no recalls on rear differential cover plate. If gear oil for rear differential leaks out, due to metal fatigue, truck is not drivable and heat caused by friction of gears could cause a fire.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that he noticed a stain in his driveway and took the vehicle to a personal mechanic for a diagnosis. The contact was informed that the rear differential had completely rusted out and was leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer acknowledged that there was an issue, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle has been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 57,166. . updated 07/27/12the consumer stated that the vehicle was repaired on 06/25/2012. The consumer believes the vehicle should have been included in the recall for premature frame rusting on the 2000-2003 toyota tundra. Updated 08/02/2012.
2004 toyota tundra with a limited slip differential.on wet payment, if both wheel spin at the same time ( loose traction), the truck bed will kick left and put the truck into a spin. The truck was taken to the dealer and the dealer said thelsd (limited slip differential) was functioning.he asked me which side the truck kicked. I told him left. The dealer has seen this problem before with this truck kicking left. The dealer stated i had to contact toyota motor sales and file a complaint.this was done and i was refereed to toyota regional office in fl. I was contacted by them and they told me that the lsd was functioning correctly and that toyota has no intention of fixing this problem.this problem need to be fixed!
The brakes on my 2004 toyota tundra double-cab do not work properly (and never have). When you press on the brake pedal, the brakes make a loud noise (not the typical anti-lock brake noise) and do not stop effectively. I've almost ran into cars in front of me. I took it to stevinson toyota, but they said the brakes were fine. They weren't. I took it pep boys and they replaced the pads & turned the rotors. It is better, but still bad. I think i'll get rid of the truck. Someone is going to get hurt with this brake situation on the truck model.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that due to the driver's height, she was unable to latch the driver's side seat belt properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 4/6/15updated 04/09/15
Never received letter and sticker for lack of child restraints with airbag on/off switch in front seat of access cab tundra. This was noted during takata airbag inflater replace by dealer.
This issue affects the seatbelt safety.when i try to latch the driver's seatbelt the release button is depressed and the seatbelt will not engage until i push the button down numerous times.the problem is time-consuming and very likely is a safety issue if the release button does not return to its normal position.this has occurred over the life of the vehicle and happens whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion.
Seat belt latch defective
Dt*: the contact stated the lap and shoulder belt in the left rear seat had tightened, and locked, causing welts across the passenger's stomach.no medical attention was sought.as the seatbelt would not release, the seatbelt was cut, to release the passenger.the service dealer offered to replace the seatbelt.the manufacturer was not alerted.
Was driving with 2 family members in truck.had back window down which was a good thing,when sunroof exploded it inbedded glass in the topper that was on the truck.glass was all over us ,luckily we were not cut and i dont know how we wasn't i stopped immediately andgot away from the truck because i thought we had been shot at with a shotgun.i called toyota to report it and they said they had no other calls like this.my insurance company paid the whole bill which was a lot.i do not open the sunroof at all now because i have a fear of it happening again. I keep the cover slid over it.
The abs braking system is activated when approaching a stop sign with poor road conditions. If the road conditions are bumpy and or may have some small wash outs spots. The braking distance is increased. Also in slick condition after a snow, the abs activates and wheels lock up.
*the rear differential and brake housing left and right are rotting from the outside.large parts of the differential housing are already missing!*the front transfer case and transmission are perfect!*the entire rear trans-axle is rotting from the outside.*the emergency brake adjustment turnbuckle is rotting.*structural mounts for the emergency brake are rotted.*the steel in the frame and most factory welds are de-laminating.*brackets holding the brake line and junctions are rotting.*capture plate and hardware holding spare tire in place are rotted.i will need a cutting torch to remove the spare tire.i have excellent photos to send.respectfully,
The 2004 and earlier toyota tundra has had major corrosion issues and frame recalls.my tundra was just inspected by the local toyota dealer and major corrosion was noted on the vehicle frame.toyota applied a fiberglass based rustproofing to the frame. However, they would not acknowledge any other corrosion or rot on the vehicle.my vehicles motor mounts are so corroded that i am afraid that the engine will fall out of the vehicle.also, the mounts that hold the radiator are so corroded they are almost gone.thereare numerous other areas in the engine compartment and undercarriage that are completely corroded.the vehicle is unsafe to drive and toyota will not address it.
Vehicle began to accelerate down a steep hill and no matter what i tried to stop it, nothing happened, it just kept accelerating.
Rust on everything under the truck as well as the rear bumper. Parts that have had to be replaced because of rust and/or rust perforation or need to be replaced:1) entire frame ' perforation greater than 10mm found on passenger siderail2) rear differential (leaking from rust perforation)3) brake lines4) power steering line (leaking from rust)5) skid plate (support brackets rusted - fell off while driving)6) brake calipers (multiple times)7) coil springs8) axles (front and back)9) control arms10) cv- joint11) boots12) hitch receiver13) exhaust 14) muffler15) camber bolt16) multiple sets of tires (unable to align tires properly due to rusted/seized camber bolt) causing premature tread wear.17) brake drums (warped and pitted)18) wheel bearing19) truck tailgate support wires ' wires rusted and broke. Tailgate won't open/close without extreme effort because it is not aligned properly. 20) shocks/struts21) seals, brackets, nuts and bolts - the parts listed above is not complete. Basically, everything you see under the truck is suffering from extreme rust and/or perforated.uck has had a horrible shimmy for years that no one has been able to figure out, particularly bad when towing. Steering wheel shakes violently as well as the entire truck. Improved slightly when rear differential and axles were replaced. Most likely related to frame warp or instability.uck has had issues with getting in and out of 4wd. Inconsistent with how long it takes to get in and out of 4wd. There is a loud and jarring clunk when engaging or disengaging 4wd.uck feels like it is on the verge of going out of control when a hole or bump is hit. The truck will literally jump sideways. Action stability control comes on randomly when hitting a bump or hole.another mystery to mechanic.
6/13/13 vehicle did not pass inspection major frame perforation toyota performed limited frame replacement at their cost after much discussion . Not all severely rusted parts were replaced only the major assembly mounting piece items that were disassembled and couldn't be reused were replaced. No sub pieces of the major assembly were replaced. If the were rusted they were reinstalled. 8/4/14 vehicle did not pass inspection major rust failure deformation and leaking of steering rack housing that was severely rusted and not replaced when frame was replaced. Rack was replaced by owner at owners expense. 4/15/15 rear differential housing rust thru and housing failure. Housing was severely corroded when frame was replaced. Owner was informed it was not part of the frame replacement . Toyota does not have any recall bulletin issued despite the numerous complaints found on the internet. Replacement will be at owners expense. Brake backing plates and axle mounting hardware that were severely corroded when frame was replaced are not salvageable and will require replacement as well in order to replace the rear axle housing.
Toyota recalled my tundra for a rusted frame.dealer took possession of the vehicle in april.they provided a rental car, but no other update or contact until a week ago when the frame arrived.now nearly complete, they want to charge me $8000 for additional parts not covered by the recall which they claim is necessary to make the vehicle pass inspection and roadworthy yet many of these parts were unaffected prior to the recall.at no time did toyota ever inform us of additional costs not covered by the recall.two of the items are critical to the value and drivability of the car.they include the rear axle and differential which i believe failed due to the same rusted issues as the frame.the additional parts affected were the brakes.the front brakes seized from 6 months of non use and maintenance by the dealer, the rear brakes were failed by fluid leak from rear axle while in possession of the dealer for 6 months.in short, after getting a new frame, the dealer was holding trying to charge $8000 in extra repairs or they would return me a truck that had a new frame but was still inoperable in the condition under which it was stored by the dealer.the dealer and toyota were responsible for maintaining the vehicle and returning it in as good or better condition than they received it, but instead it lost 1005 of its value.i cant drive it, i cant sell it.it has a new frame but now has no differential or brakes it has lost all marketable value, where it could have been traded in or sold prior to the "frame replacement" that was supposed to right all the wrongs" of toyota's doing.i have full service records showing responsible ownership of the truck for the last 10 years.needs to make it right and fix my truck so i can drive again, or buy me out, or offer me a trade allowance that is fair and equitable.this toyota case number is 1504140934.
Truck was purchased brand new. It was brought to dealer for recall and they did not resolve the issue. Now recall is expired and vehicle is dangerous to drive and frame is rusted and there are holes. Almost had an accident when i turned and went down a hill and the brakes did not hold. Other incidents have occurred over the years.
When we drive the truck, when you press the brakes they often go all the way to the floor. Driving while on city streets as well as on the freeways. You have to pump them in order just to stop before hitting anyone. After driving 30 miles, we have to refill the master cylinder with brake fluid. We have taken it to the mechanic three times for them to find no leak. A friend looked at it and found that the master cylinder is leaking into the brake booster. We do not feel safe driving this vehicle in this condition. I have an article from fox news stating that our year 2004 toyota tundra is included, but when i called the dealer as well as entered it into your system, they state it is not. This is a dangerous condition and i strongly feel that our vehicle should be included in the recall. We have a new driver driving and will not let her drive this truck in this condition. We would feel much safer if this could be repaired. We have be fortunate to not have had an accident, but we have had many close calls, and the leak seems to be happening more and more often.
Rear axle differential has rusted through and is leaking oil. Emergency brake line has rusted and snapped. The rims have oxidated. Leaf springs have also rusted very badly.
2004 toyota tundra worse than 2003 for metal fatigue.front of rear differential is flaking apart.tension adjuster for emergency brake is disintegrating.adjustment bolts are seized.spare tire attachment is flaking apart.please help.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled abnormally to the floorboard. The contact discovered that the brake lines were fractured. The dealer stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Excessive rust pretty much everywhere. Just had to replace the rear differential and associated parts because rust caused differential leak. Cost was over 3,500.replaced rusted brake lines and calipers. Tailgate wire rusted and broke. Opening mechanism to tailgate is rusted and is extremely difficult (if not impossible) to open/close.rear bumper is rusted through, and not safe to step on.hitch receiver is completely rusted and cannot remove hitch now. Skid plate and brackets rusted through -skid plate fell off. Dealer just inspected the truck and will be replacing the entire frame because of excessive rust.
Vehicle vsc trac and vsc off light flash at random at any time any speed. Appears to effect thousands of toyota's. Worried it will cause and uncontrolled throttle/brake application.
Rear end leaking oil. Mechanic able to put finger through housing due to severe rusting. Entire rear end replaced under extended warranty i purchased. Entire frame rusted heavily. All welds severely rusted. Frame integrity gone. Front arm rusted so badly mechanic says it will not pass inspection in october, 2012. Front arm so rusted it is likely to collapse. Emergency brake not functioning due to heavy corrosion...advised to replace. Body immaculate. No rust anywhere but frame.
Vehicle's acceleration became uncontrollable. In addition, the brakes and the antilock system seem to failed.the vehicle was in drive and proceeding down an incline, travelling about 30mph when the unintended acceleration occurred.
The 2004 toyota tundra that i have had to have the both front rotors replaced due to warping and serious vibrations during braking.i researched this on the toyota forums and all over the internet.this is a well documented issue that many of us owners have complained about to toyota.toyota has not addressed this issue as the rotors were made to small for the size and weight of the vehicle.this is clearly a design flaw that has been overlooked. Vibrations. See article http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/toyota_tundra_brakes.htmli had to fix these brakes out of my own pocket like the rest of toyota tundra owners.this should have been recalled.thanks.
The brakes failed to disengage the cruise control and the vehicle continued to gain in speed as i was exiting the freeway. I turned the ignition off and tried to navigate a left turn at 70+ mph. With the rear end hopping somehow i negotiated the turn but could not turn again. I crossed the next street and ended up going thru the wall of an apartment building and stopped in the middle of the living room. It was only god's design for me not to die this day. Had i not made the first turn i was going to run into a small grove of mature trees. Also, if any other cars had been on the street i could not have avoided them. Luckily the single mother of 3 small children were not in the living room.
Front disc brake rotors subject to repeated warping causing front wheel to vibrate when braking and making the vehicle hard to control.
Dt: consumer needs new brake rotors and pad. They needed to be replaced after 13,000 miles. The rear brakes were also out of adjustment.*sb
I own a 2004 toyota tundra purchased in june of 2004 (new). Up to date i have 31,000 (thousand) miles on it and have been forced to replace the brakes on the truck three times. I have called and complained to toyota and they have done nothing so far.
2004 toyota tundra with 44000 miles has developed a brake problem.air repeatedly gets into the brake lines with no loss of fluid causing the brake pedal to go to the floor when braking. The tundra has been at the dealer for four months trying to be repaired, the toyota rep has visited on five separate occasions, called the factory engineers and it is still not fixed!repairs cost to date are over $3500, toyota picked up $2,000 leaving me out of pocket $1500+ and a truck that has a defective braking system that must be bled every 75 miles to remain drivable. This problem started in mid january 2008.
When i complained about front end brake shimmy they stated there is a tsb on the front brake system. When i asked if dangerous until i get fixed i was told no.i got into an accident the day before my appointment to get the tsb repaired.now my brakes are at 50% 8 months after replacement as well.
I have a 04 double cab toyota tundra. Wife was driving and trying to stop .when she pressed the brake pedal truck kept on rolling and smashed into the car in front of her. An inspection was done on my truck and they said nothing was wrong but it was totaled by the body shop so there was nothing to change or fix. I've been looking at a web site called tundra solutions and there is more people with this same braking problem or brake fade as the call it. Please feel free to call me to get more info.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.the contact stated that the stopping distance extended when he depressed the brake pedal.the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure; however, they adjusted the brakes.approximately six months later, the failure recurred.the contact took the vehicle to a different dealer and they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure; however, they adjusted the brakes again.as of december 26, 2007, the failure had not recurred.the contact felt that the slack adjuster caused the failure, but the dealer stated that the slack adjuster was fine.the speed was unknown.the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 21,000. Updated 01/17/08. *lj
While drivingthe vehicle skidded into the right lane.driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor.driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and tookvehicle to the dealer for inspection.however,mechanicinsisted that the problem could not be duplicated.
The brakes on my 2004 toyota tundra double-cab do not work properly (and never have). When you press on the brake pedal, the brakes make a loud noise (not the typical anti-lock brake noise) and do not stop effectively. I've almost ran into cars in front of me. I took it to stevinson toyota, but they said the brakes were fine. They weren't. I took it pep boys and they replaced the pads & turned the rotors. It is better, but still bad. I think i'll get rid of the truck. Someone is going to get hurt with this brake situation on the truck model.
Rear bearing failure in 2004 toyota tundra, related parts abs gear broke. Not able to control truck at a regular stop feels like truck wants to keep going. Also feels like the rear violently shifts. Number of vehicles with same problem are unknown. But is a ordinary thing according to local dealers!!!!!!!!!
My abs brake system light comes on under conditions of cold (around freezing) and damp weather.once the vehicle has warmed up the light goes off, but the ats doesn't work until that happens.toyota refuses to address the issue.they claim no one has filed a complaint.the truck is under warranty and they will not replace any parts.
Vehicle is experiencing brake failure. While driving down hill in light snow the vehicle was picking up speed as the brakes were applied. Took the vehicle into the dealership, and was told that this was the normal function of the brakes, and everything was working correctly.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake pads wore out with extremely low mileage on 7 occasions. The rotors also required replacement due to premature failure. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake pads wore out with extremely low mileage on 7 occasions. The rotors also required replacement due to premature failure. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.
Toyota tundra truck shakes under braking. During brake service rear brake drums found to be warped.
1) normal everyday driving.2)front rotars warped and rear drums warped caused erratic stoping ability and vibration.3)recut rotars and drums. New pads in front. Problem is back after about 500 miles.
The front stabilizer bars broke at the top were the nuts thread on.
Event was the gear lever became looser and looser. It resulted in the gear not being able to go into park. Truck would not start. It appeared to be in park and i thought it was a dead battery. Aaa replaced battery. It was not the problem. Creative gear manipulation allowed truck to start. Repair discovered a cracked steering column!
Toyota has a recall for excessive rust and they did undercoat my truck.yesterday when i pulled into my driveway i heard a squealing sound from under the hood.i checked and found my power steering fluid was low.i looked under the truck and saw a puddle.further investigation showed that the steering rack has rusted through and power steering fluid streams out when you turn the steering wheel.
My vehicle frame has totally rotted out by rust.
Gear shift leaver has detached from steering column. This is the second time this has happened (1st time was in 2011). Repair done then was with factory part.truck cant be driven & if happens while in any gear other than park can be a safety issue, especially on unlevel parking pad.appears to be lots of tundra owners on the toyota owner/tundra owner websites experiencing same issue.
My 2004 toyota tundra double cab has an excessive amount of rust on the undercarriage. Because of this rust, the camber bolts cannot be removed to properly align the vehicle. I have been told that they will have to use heat to remove them, along with a lot of force, and in turn may do frame damage in the process. I have been quoted by my dealer $5,200 to fix the problem which initially started with a small shimmy in the steering wheel which grew into a big shimmy especially while towing. That quote does not include any possible charged from the body shop if damage to the frame should occur. I do not have $5,200 so i ended up with a new set of tires andhalf of an alignment because the camber bolts were not able to be removed. Here i am months later and my new tires are so bald on the front that i am actually seeing the tread showing through. I have always loved my tundra, but all of this rust on the frame and undercarriage is very concerning regarding the longevity of my vehicle. I was told that toyotas last forever. At this point i feel that my truck is dangerous to even drive but it is my only vehicle. I have owned and maintained many vehicles and never had rust issues like this, nor have i ever been faced with such a costly repair on a not so old vehicle. I am stuck in a bad place and just don't know where to go or what to do. I desperately need my truck. Without it i lose my source of transportation as well as my ability to earn a living. I just simply cannot afford... Meaning i just do not have this kind of money to bring my truck back to health. All of this stress and frustration is a result of this excessive rust. Included in the estimate is remove and replace camber bolts $1,957 --- steering rack boots 400.00 alignment 90.00---- driveshaft assembly $2,003---- rear u-joint $433.00---- differential fluid $330.00it does not include any possible damage to the frame/body in their attempt to remove the camber bolts or another brand new set of tires.
My vehicle needs an alignment. I was told by the toyota dealership that the frame on my vehicle is rusted and needs to be replaced. Toyota tundras do have a recall for the rusted frame but my vehicle isn't part of this recall since its 3 months newer. I was told by the toyota service rep at the dealership that my vehicle is unsafe to drive. I contacted toyota and they claim that they cannot do anything about this.
6/13/13 vehicle did not pass inspection major frame perforation toyota performed limited frame replacement at their cost after much discussion . Not all severely rusted parts were replaced only the major assembly mounting piece items that were disassembled and couldn't be reused were replaced. No sub pieces of the major assembly were replaced. If the were rusted they were reinstalled. 8/4/14 vehicle did not pass inspection major rust failure deformation and leaking of steering rack housing that was severely rusted and not replaced when frame was replaced. Rack was replaced by owner at owners expense. 4/15/15 rear differential housing rust thru and housing failure. Housing was severely corroded when frame was replaced. Owner was informed it was not part of the frame replacement . Toyota does not have any recall bulletin issued despite the numerous complaints found on the internet. Replacement will be at owners expense. Brake backing plates and axle mounting hardware that were severely corroded when frame was replaced are not salvageable and will require replacement as well in order to replace the rear axle housing.
I had the dealer take my truck in for the frame recall. I asked for them to replace the frame because i was not comfortable with how they were handling it. Per the service record they filled in perforations and ā€œundercoated. I did not believe that filling in existing perforations was the safest way to handle this. After brining the truck to a shop to check the steeringwe were told that they wouldnā€™t even put it up on a lift. The steering issue was that the rack and pinion steering was literally falling out due to the rusted frame. We drove this vehicle home and parked it. About a week later the spare tire fell out right onto our driveway. Needless to say, i am certain there are many more toyota trucks out there ready to fall apart on the road. We contacted toyota corporate several times to try to rectify this mishandling of our recall. We called and sent certified letters. We asked to share the cost of a new frame and they said no. We then had the truck towed to a shop who could do the work. They ordered a frame from toyota only to be contacted 2 months later saying that the frame was discontinued and they wouldnā€™t be sending it after all (we were willing to pay fir the frame and install because we had a useless and unsafe vehicle. We finally found a shop over an hour away who could rebuild/fabricate the frame and replace the fallen out steering etc. We had that truck towed about 60 miles away to have this work completed. This mishandling of the recall by toyota and their lack of customer care cost me a whopping $17,000!again, unsafe tundras out there for sure. Please adviseā€¦this is the 2nd time iā€™ve filled out this form and never heard anything. Thank you in advance. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion was defective. In addition, he stated that while he was inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the frame was corroded and the cross members were fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 178,000.
Electric stability control engages when we hit a bump or pothole. No one can explain why this is happening.power steering fluid line had to be replaced because of excessive rust causing it to leak. This part alone cost over 600.00.premature tire replacement because of the inability to align properly due to extremely rusted components that could not be adjusted properly. Horrible steering wheel shimmy when on freeway that also cannot be explained or fixed (even after replacing the rear differential and axle)truck is extremely "squirrelly" and feels like it can go out of control, especially after hitting a hole or bump.
Started hearing clunking noise in truck. Made appointment with ase certified mechanic and he asked us to come back to the shop. The structure of the frame that holds the rack and pinion steering and anti-sway bar mount was gone. Both of the tops of the frame of the cross member that goes under the engine was missing. The frame rail under the cab is separating. He advised that this condition was a massive safety issue and that i should contact toyota and advise them. I called a dealership in zanesville and they advised they could not help because it was not a recall and toyota gave me a case number and transferred me to someone else who told me they could not help me. He also got a second opinion from another individual who also said that this is a safety issue that should be addressed by the manufacturer. I have more photos and i now know i can not drive a truck that i spent $24,000 on june of 2019. I am glad i did not wreck my vehicle and hurt my family or anyone else because of this issue. Please help me repair my truck. When we purchased the vehicle the factory undercoating was still in tact and this was not visible underneath.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While hauling a camper, the power steering failed when the contact attempted to park the vehicle. The contact discovered that the power steering steel line was corroded and fractured, which caused the power steering fluid to leak. The power steering steel line was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 62,500. Updated 09/30/14*lj updated 02/25/2015
My vehicle has major frame damage. There are large holes near the front crossmembers on both sides. I was told by toyota that the frame had been sprayed several years earlier. However, the frame has continued to rust severely and the coating has completely flaked off. The representative i spoke to stated thatwas the only resolution, and that nothing can be done. My case is not the only one. Even the dealer located near me states that this is a well known issue. Several years received new or repaired frames for the same issue. How can it be, that the same generation vehicle one year later is not eligible? my child rode countless times in that vehicle. What if something had happened?
I have recently received a frame recall notice due to excessive corrosion which i addressed at the local dealership.i was informed that the rust had not perforated the frame and that it would be treated to prevent further rusting. When i picked up the truck at the dealership the associate advised me that the recall was done and that a full safety inspection was completed which revealed no other problems.when i returned home i looked under the truck to inspect the frame and noticed that both sway bar links had corroded and broken off .i also subsequently took the vehicle to an alignment shop because i noticed the steering wheel was not straight and was told by the shop that the truck could not be aligned.i was told that the vehicle was very dangerous to drive and to bring it to the dealership immediately which i did.the dealership service department discovered that the steering shaft coupling was so corroded that they needed to replace it and do a wheel alignment.i am concerned that this may become a common safety issue with the tundra which seems susceptible to excessive rusting and am requesting that this issue is investigatedan a recall issued if necessary.
Noticed extreme rust on frame and other metal parts flaking and falling off. Condition appears unsafe to drive.tr
As i was driving on the interstate(i-10) last week all of a sudden my truck began moving to the right then to the left. It went back and forth about 4 times.while it was doing this, i had no control of the truck. Good thing no cars were around me because i would have hit them.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure in the vehicle. The horn, door locks, power windows, and all other electrical components except the alarm malfunctioned. The horn sounded while the vehicle was in motion and parked. The contact also stated that the steering wheel made a loud noise while driving. The seat belt warning light was the only light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 176,000.updated 08/16/16*ljconsumer stated i feel this is a safety issue related to steeringcolumn and related parts including airbag-dealer steering is not related to safety concerns- i feel this can result in accident by losing. Steering consulting control resulting in possible injury to myself/ and others on the road regardless of the mileage consumer's vehicle had the dealer appeared not to be concerned about safety. Updated 6/18/18
High pitch sound when i go to turn the steering wheel. Power steering fluid reservoir empty. Took to dealership and they said the rack and pinion is no good and has to be replaced at a cost of $1900.00. The issue i have is, i have a co-worker who bought the same truck i did, in the same month i did. His has 145,000 miles and his rack and pinion went out two weeks ago. Less than 10,000 miles between these incidents is quite a coincidence.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving 55 mph, the frame rods fractured due to excessive rust and corrosion. The contact temporarily lost steering function. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While hauling a camper, the power steering failed when the contact attempted to park the vehicle. The contact discovered that the power steering steel line was corroded and fractured, which caused the power steering fluid to leak. The power steering steel line was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 62,500. Updated 09/30/14*lj updated 02/25/2015
The contact owns 2004 toyota tundra.the contact stated that he heard a noise while driving 45 mph and suspected failure with the lower ball joint.the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the ball joint was replaced at the contact's expense.also, the dealerstated thatthe contact would have to pay for the tires, battery, and power steering fluid flush.he stated that he should not have to pay for these expenses because the vehicle was included in the recall.the manufacturer stated that thisvehicle was included in the rcall and would mail him the notice.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.left message 10/16/2007 . *lj
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact viewed a recall notice for the lower ball joints on the internet.the dealer advised the contact they were waiting on a recall notification from the corporate office.thecontactwas having problems maintaining control of the vehicle while driving.the current and failure mileage was 100,000.the dealer diagnosed the failure as the power steering pump and replaced it at cost to thecontact. Two to three weeks ago the dealer diagnosed the lower ball joints, and advised the contact that they were operating normally. On 2/19/07,while driving 25 mph the driverlost control of the vehicle and crossed the center line, hitting a wooden post.there was damage to the fender, the hood and the tire.the driver was unable to open the door.there were no prior warning light indicators.there were no injuries ,and the road conditions were dry.the vehicle was towed to a toyota dealer.the mechanic advised the contactthat they received notification of the lower ball joint recall and that thevehicle was a part of the recall.the contact has the invoice from the power steering replacement.
Jan 6 2007 while driving on paved city street, i heard a load bang and the drivers front end dropped to ground, steering failed and tire slid under truck and explode after grinding along asphalt on tourqouise st pacific beach san diego ca 92109,4;30pm dry conditions. No injuries, i stomped on brakes and stopped in street. Asked toyota dealer if any recalls on following mon answer no!, car repaired at $3700.00 costs with rental cost plus loss of use.
I drove off the highway and it felt like the truck was steering itself. I had this steering problemsince it was new- dealer said it was tire balance and later shocks- but " we won't throw parts at it"- a independent shop replaced the tie rod and thesteeringveering off stopped. The problem was noticeablewhen i was driving and going around curves- the truck was hard to control- shook and needed steering help.
I was driving to my local mcdonald's drive through and i felt something unusual on my steering wheel.i got out and checked near front suspension and i found out that the tie rod on the right side is broken/disconnected.i was fortunate enough not to experience this broken tie rod on highway.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenacne, the technician noticed that the frame was completely corroded and deemed it unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 09/06/16*lj
[xxx], the owner of toyota 2004 tundra vehicle id [xxx] for toyota case #[xxx].as reported to the toyota customer experience center (center) on march 7, 2011, [xxx] and his vehicle were involved in a very frightening and traumatic incident on march 3rd.the front arm, joint, and wheel of the vehicle suddenly broke apart and fell off the vehicle while driving 65 mph on the highway.with other drivers watching, [xxx]was able to control and maneuver this crippled vehicle 2,000 feet - from the inner most lane to the shoulder of the road without causing injury to him and others, drivers/vehicles.as stated by the police at the scene and others witnessed the incident, it was simply a miracle.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a nhtsa recall notification regarding rust on the vehicle's frame. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be serviced per the recall, but was informed that the vin was not included; therefore, no recall repairs were completed. The vehicle was later taken in for routine maintenance. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the frame of the vehiclewas severely rusted and unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was filed. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact took the vehicle to creek side auto mechanic shop for inspection where the technician found severe corrosion. Toyota of grand rapids was contacted and referred the contact to toyota usa. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.updated 08/29/17*lj
Excessive rust throughout underbody and drive train components. Porous, rusted through differential now leaking oil. Rust issues started while vehicle still under 3/36 warranty. Belt tensioner bracket, bracket mount and ball joints at 33,921 miles, sway bar linkages rusted through at 45,168 miles. Both issued repaired as warranty matters. Toyota claims current problem not covered but admits defective material and offers to provide replacement parts only, requiring estimated $770 to complete the repair. Have initiated complaint with toyota, file number available upon request.
Spare tire assembly has excessive corrosion. Spare tire could fall from vehicle while traveling. The tundra frames are under recall for rust, this assembly is included with the new frames. My truck frame is in good condition and does not need to be replaced. The only area of my truck with rust is the spare tire assembly but toyota refuses to replaceit. How can this be part of the replacement package if my entire frame was rusty, but not if it is the only area with rust ? sure seems like a safety issue to me.
There is extensive corrosion damage to all metal fittings and metal fuel and hydraulic lines.the rear axle is severely corroded and leaking oil through the casting requiring replacement.there is a fuel line failure next to the exhaust manifold.the corrosion damage to the steering system fittings requires replacement of the rack assembly although the system operates properly.there is corrosion damage to many of the suspension connection points to the frame including rear springs.dealer deems the vehicle unsafe in it's current condition and recommends it be sold for salvage.there is little to no corrosion damage to the body that can be seen from a visual underside inspection and vehicle looks in excellent condition from the outside.vehicle was dealer maintained per the manufacturer's maintenance schedule.
The blowout panel on the passenger dash airbag has become very tacky and gooey. The finish comes off when rubbed.
My son borrowed my 2004 tundra to help a friend move.when he arrived, he walked to rear of truck and the spare tire fell to the ground.upon checking i found that the winch mechanism that holds the spare tire was rotted.this is definitely a safety hazard.i have read horror stories about tires falling off while in traffic and serious injuries incurred.there should be a recall on this.
Original owners of a 2004 tundra double cab 4wd, purchased new.within 3 years, the wheels began to corrode. Report wheel corrosion to toyota, they reply nothing they can do. In 2007, with 25k miles, truck was recalled and had ball jt replaced. At 60k miles, parking brake mechanism was frozen (corroded) at the rear wheels.at approximately 90k miles, front suspension left side vertical link fractured.replaced link on both sides, and right side had deteriorated and failure was imminent.wheel backing plates on all 4 wheels began corroding.rear bumper and support bracketsbegan to corrode at 90k miles.november of 2014, vehicle is recalled for inspection of frame.toyota determines it did not need replacing, and spray some type of coating on the frame. In october of 2019, at 140k miles, one of the two fuel tank straps fails due to corrosion, fuel tank suspended by one strap until discovered.july of 2020, discover rear axle differential cover leaking due to severe corrosion of the axle metal.attempt to trade in vehicle at toyota in oct of 2020, and they provide a value less than book value due to corrosion, and state they are taking a risk as the vehicle may not pass inspection.call toyota customer service to ask for assistance or discount to purchase a new truck, as we had no intention of selling the truck we have cared for for 16 yrs, with only 150k miles, and now with a bad axle must buy another truck asap in 2020.the truck was not a daily driver, was not driven for a work commute. It is an extra vehicle, our "new" dependable vehicle for family trips, vacations, college, etc.., and the condition and care is obvious in the photos.i would not expect toyota to buy back the vehicle, but some assistance could be provided to the owners forced to purchase another truck prematurely.our truck never trailered or launched a boat.rarely driven in snow.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the entire frame exhibited severe flaking rust, which separated in chunks. The corrosion became progressively worse over a period of time. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer who stated that the frame rusted without any perforation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While the contact was inspecting the rear suspension of the vehicle, he noticed that the subframe, suspension support, and spare tire enclosure were extremely corroded. The contact also stated that the spare tire had separated from the vehicle. The contact was unaware as to when the spare tire detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected in 2015 at mccarthy toyota of sedalia (3110 w broadway blvd, sedalia, mo 65301, (660) 826-5400) per a manufacturer communications regarding frame rust. At that time, the vehicle did not have excessive corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The t bracket that holds spare tire up under bed of truck broke due to excessive rust dropping spare tire out on road at 30 mph...very unsafe to say the least.also, front torsion bar frame mount passenger side has broken off frame due to excessive rust.2 inch by 5 inch hole in the frame bottom at this location.
Rusted holes in frame
Purchased vehicle from private party. Previous owner informed us of frame recall preformed on vehicle 3/2014 stating toyota sprayed frame with rust inhibitor,he complained that he wasn't satisfied with the results. Frame is now unsafe. Reinspected by toyota 8/2019, frame is unsafe but the recall has ended. Vehicle has 133,000 miles and is useless. Toyota put a bandaid on the issue and called it fixed.
My frame is rusting almost into, i don't thinkit was inspected well, and now the rear axle housing is rusted so bad it's leaking fluid
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame was severely rusted and could possibly fracture in half at any time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated the he took his vehicle in for a check up and was informed that his subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,500.
On 11/19/2014 i took my tundra to team toyota for the frame recalled because there were corrosion around the frame. Team toyota inspected and applied some type of black spray and given me back my truck while the coating was wet.this was done on the recalled warranty.i bought 4 new michelin tires from bj's and have them installed because team toyota didn't have michelin tires my size when their promotions buy 3 get the 4.6 thousand miles driven, i took my truck back to bj's for tires rotation and was informed that my frame are corrosive and need to be careful. I call toyota today and talk about the issues with the frame and the way it was done by team toyota and was told there isn't anything that they can do. What can i do about the frame problems? pictures that i attached are taken today with my phone.
My 2004 tundra has a rusted frame that is not safe. The truck has 48,000 miles on it and the frame has rust holes through it. This is not normal surface rust. The truck has no other rust issues. Toyota needs to recall this vehicle.
Sunroof exploded and glass fell inside of vehicle. Also, damaged outside of cab and hard cover on bed of truck. The temperature was 79 degrees and there were no vehicles or obstackles around to have caused this problem.
04 tundra had recall done 5/15, toyota chapmanville wv said undercoating was all needed done. Tundra in another shop at independent shop, they inform me to make appointment with a toyota dealer to have frame inspected asap, and do not tow anything whatsoever. Ball toyota charleston wva refuse to look at, and said nothing they can do, recall has expired, sorry we can't help you.
Rear strap supporting the gas tank corroded on one side and bent due to the weight of the tank. This resulted in the strap rubbing against the universal joint of the drive train and making a clicking sound while in motion.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the spare tire dislodged from the spare tire well and onto the road. The failure was contributed to the under carriage being excessively corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was unavailable.
Vehicle failed its yearly state inspection due to severe rust making the frame structurally compromised.the vehicle was inspected by toyota in 2014 and treated with a corrosion resistant compound under a limited service campaign. Six years after the application toyota now advises the frame is structurally compromised due to severe rust.
Our 2004 tundra with 65,000 miles was recently identified to have a rusty frame.we put it into the dealership to see what could be done. The dealership deemed it rusty to the point that it could not be coated and was a loss.we contacted toyota and they said the frame programe was for 2000-03 and is now expired and our 2004 wasn't covered. This is a major safety issue.there are hundreds of thousands of trucks on the road that are still affected by the faulty frames and toyota is not doing anything.this leaves consumers with a vehicle that is worthless and dangerous.a recall is needed to protect our families and the roads we travel on.we are going to start seeing vehicles come apart on the roads and killing people.
The frame has severe rust. Also rear differential is leaking fluid through the steelbowl.
2004 toyota tundra fame rust prevents vehicle from passing state safety inspection. Never received the "limited service campaign" notifications but toyota will not stand behind their vehicle. "sorry, campaign has expired. We're not responsible for the us mail."
In febraury 2014 i received a recall for the frame rusting on my truck, i brought the truck to toyota of keene for inspection and they undercoated the frame.they did a lousy job of undercoating and i complained to toyota, because they did what they were instructed to do they would not review or reinspect the vehicle.my tundra had 58,970 miles on it when it was undercoated for the rust issue, it now has 66,406 miles on it.the whole frame is rusted, so bad when i drove down my driveway big patches of rust fell off of it.open the hood and you see nothing but rust.i do not feel like this vehicle is safe for the road but because of my health situation i cannot afford to get a new vehicle.all i want is the vehicle to be repaired the way it should have been in the beginning.the spare tire holder has rusted to the point of loss of the use, carrying the spare tire in the bed on the back of the truck, the gas tank door rusted right off so i had to get a new door, i just need someone to help resolve this unfortunate rust bucket of a situation.
In dec. 2014 i had my toyota inspect the frame on my tundra. Under there program if there is no holes they would undercoat it. They said there was no holes. In october 2015 i tried to gat it inspected and it failed for the frame. I was told the truck was in great shape except the frame. It only has 76k miles on it. They sprayed over the holes. Now the books are closed and toyota won't replace the frame.
Frame rusted through unsafe to drive.received very first letter in july about a recall.it is september 21, 2015 and the recall ended august 31, 2015.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while replacing the front passenger side tire, it was noticed that approximately six inches of the frame was extremely rusted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000. The vin was not available.
Had recall for rust, dealer inspected, said ok and undercoating was done, no now rust holes in frame.
Frame is rusted in my 2004 tundra and toyota won't remedy the the problem . The frame is the same as the 01-03 but the recall only applies to those years which is ludicrous. I have heard of toyota replacing some frames for 04-06 but they won't even look at mine
Observing excessive frame rust and frame decay. Concerned about structural safety based on the significant frame degredation.
Frame has rust holes, per toyota mechanics, my frame continue to rust out cannot pull a trailer with bad frame. Toyota will not honor their work. I am a loyal toyota customer and has a lot of work done by toyota dealer. I need my frame repaired to continue using my truck.
Front suspension stabilizer bar rusted off of frame, resulting in large, structurally compromising hole in the welding location on the frame. When turning into my driveway i heard the stabilizer bar detach from the frame.the driveway is modestly sloped which caused my left wheel suspension to flex as it would in any ordinary driving conditions. Upon inspection of the frame, i noticed that the detachment resulted in a small hole.upon cleaning up the effected area, however, i noticed a massive hole in the frame.little did i realize that i had been driving on a completely unsafe vehicle this whole time.toyota has a recall in place for these exact same components for 2000 -2003 toyota tundras.why isn't there a recall in place for these? they are the same parts.the first two photos are before wire brushing the area.the last two are from after brushing them.
I received a recall notice and had my vehicle frame inspected in 2014. I was told it was ok and an undercoating was spayed on the frame. On 11-23-2018 i was looking in the engine compartment and noticed a sizable hole in the frame of the vehicle on the passenger side behind the front wheel. I had took it to the dealership and they confirmed the rusted holes on the frame. I was advised it wasn't covered under any current recalls or campaigns and advised to call toyota corporate to ask for assistance. I spoke to a representative and a supervisor and was given a flat no. My vehicle is not covered under any current campaigns or recalls and the repair would be an out of pocket expense. I was informed it is not safe to drive in the cure condition.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame exhibited an excessive amount of rust that was surrounding the rear tires and the fuel tank. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for inspection. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the rust issue and the manufacturer advised the contact that rust was not covered under any specific recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,369.
2004 tundra frame rusted and will not pass inspection. Inspector noted rust holes larger than a quarter.
I have excessive rust on my frame. I has holes in frame and almost rusted in two. Toyota will not do anything about issue. Not sure what to do about it. The truck runs great and the body is in great shape. Frame is in bad condition.
I just purchased this vehicle on 11/16/2019 after doing research into the frame recall/limited safety campaign through toyota. I did not find any results into the vehicles frame corroding or breaking therefore i purchased the vehicle. I then spoke with toyota about the airbag recall on 11/18/2019 and 11/19/2019 and asked if there is/was a recall with the frame. They stated yes and there is nothing i can do because it has expired except for paying out of pocket for the replacement. Now, i noticed the frame has a large hole in it due to rust corrosion located behind the front left wheel. I called toyota corporation twice (11/18/2019 and 11/19/2019) and they told me i have to pay out of pocket for the fix. I then asked why, after searching their website with the vin , i was unable to locate the recall/limited service campaign. The representative stated " i can't answer that question". If i were able to see that the vehicle had that issue i would not have purchased it. Now the vehicle will not pass inspection and i cannot legally/safely drive the vehicle on the road. Toyota will not replace or fix the frame as they stated that it was a limited service campaign to have the frame sprayed with the anti-corrosion chemical and that the vehicle was not sprayed. Again i did not know this prior to purchase but now i am stuck with a vehicle that i just purchased and cannot drive it. Toyota has not offered a remedy for the situation i am in.
The frame is rusted to the extreme that previous owners have already had it repaired on the drivers side just behind the front axle for the sway bar to mount. I have found the same issue of rust through the frame is now on the passenger side and bout to do the same thing. I also find extreme rust just in front of the rear axle. Extreme rust holding the transfer case in the vehicle is very thin also.
Frame is so rusted out that the front suspension has nothing to support it. The truck can no longer be safely driven. Toyota had me take the truck in and have the frame checked for rust in 2015. At that time they told the frame was good. I contacted the local dealer on 2/17 this year and they could not help me and that i would have to contact corporate. I contacted them same day and was told since they checked it once there was nothing else they could do for me. Hard to believe the frame could so completely deteriorate in that five year period. I know i'm not the only one having this problem. I hope something can be done to help all these people out.
The frame of this truck is rusted so bad that it seems like it could be unsafe to drive.a couple months ago, the spare tire dropped on the ground due to the hook that keeps it pinned to the vehicle rusted out.luckily this happened after i returned tomy residence and off of the highway where there could have been a dangerous situation to other vehicles and the citizens driving them.
Our tundra had a frame recall and it was the dealers decision on whether or not to replace dram or just cover up with undercoating. We disagreed with the decision to undercoat as the deal was showing signs of extensive rust. Now, our frame is extremely dangerous to the point of falling away from the body. Just about all parts under the truck have now suffered as well. We have never had the truck launch a boat, gone off road, or any other dangerous activities. Basically a train station and dump run vehicle. I am terribly disappointed with toyota and their poor handling of the situation. Basically they told me that i would be responsible for the super expensive frame replacement; too bad. Engine, body, and interior are in great shape. I need help as i 1) cannot afford to pay for their mistake and 2) can't afford to replace this truck and it is vital for us. Just found out today that the frame is disintegrating quickly when we brought car to shop for a steering issue which we now find out was caused by excessive rust. Thank you
Rust on everything under the truck as well as the rear bumper. Parts that have had to be replaced because of rust and/or rust perforation or need to be replaced:1) entire frame ' perforation greater than 10mm found on passenger siderail2) rear differential (leaking from rust perforation)3) brake lines4) power steering line (leaking from rust)5) skid plate (support brackets rusted - fell off while driving)6) brake calipers (multiple times)7) coil springs8) axles (front and back)9) control arms10) cv- joint11) boots12) hitch receiver13) exhaust 14) muffler15) camber bolt16) multiple sets of tires (unable to align tires properly due to rusted/seized camber bolt) causing premature tread wear.17) brake drums (warped and pitted)18) wheel bearing19) truck tailgate support wires ' wires rusted and broke. Tailgate won't open/close without extreme effort because it is not aligned properly. 20) shocks/struts21) seals, brackets, nuts and bolts - the parts listed above is not complete. Basically, everything you see under the truck is suffering from extreme rust and/or perforated.uck has had a horrible shimmy for years that no one has been able to figure out, particularly bad when towing. Steering wheel shakes violently as well as the entire truck. Improved slightly when rear differential and axles were replaced. Most likely related to frame warp or instability.uck has had issues with getting in and out of 4wd. Inconsistent with how long it takes to get in and out of 4wd. There is a loud and jarring clunk when engaging or disengaging 4wd.uck feels like it is on the verge of going out of control when a hole or bump is hit. The truck will literally jump sideways. Action stability control comes on randomly when hitting a bump or hole.another mystery to mechanic.
Truck was purchased brand new. It was brought to dealer for recall and they did not resolve the issue. Now recall is expired and vehicle is dangerous to drive and frame is rusted and there are holes. Almost had an accident when i turned and went down a hill and the brakes did not hold. Other incidents have occurred over the years.
I recently noticed a leak under the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the differential was found to be rusted right through and leaking. I examined the frame as well and noticed severe rusting in various places on the frame. I never received a notice of recall on the frame. Apparently there is not only frame damage to many tundras, but also to necessary working parts. I have never had an axle rot out on any of my cars and because of the inability to simply repair a seal, the entire axle will need replacing? seems a bit extreme. I like the tundra and will base my decision to remain a customer on how i'm treated in the recall appointment.
Started hearing clunking noise in truck. Made appointment with ase certified mechanic and he asked us to come back to the shop. The structure of the frame that holds the rack and pinion steering and anti-sway bar mount was gone. Both of the tops of the frame of the cross member that goes under the engine was missing. The frame rail under the cab is separating. He advised that this condition was a massive safety issue and that i should contact toyota and advise them. I called a dealership in zanesville and they advised they could not help because it was not a recall and toyota gave me a case number and transferred me to someone else who told me they could not help me. He also got a second opinion from another individual who also said that this is a safety issue that should be addressed by the manufacturer. I have more photos and i now know i can not drive a truck that i spent $24,000 on june of 2019. I am glad i did not wreck my vehicle and hurt my family or anyone else because of this issue. Please help me repair my truck. When we purchased the vehicle the factory undercoating was still in tact and this was not visible underneath.
I just got off the phone with a case manager name marquita from toyota. I had called three days earlier and was told a case manager would call. I received no phone call, and had to call them myself. My tundra is one of the vehicles affected by the lack frame protection resulting in a severely rusty frame. I had the frame inspected by a local toyota dealer and was told that the undercoating that was meant to solve the problem was poorly applied. Huge chunks are my frame are falling off and the frame is exposed causing it to continue to rust. The master technician brought me back to show how the frame was not originally prepped and the undercoating was thinly applied. So back to the conversation with the case manager. Marquita proceeded to tell me the undercoating was a one time remedy to the frame rust problem. Whether or not the undercoating was done well or not, toyota is not willing to rectify a poorly done "solution". The same rusty frame is under all the slime they applied and now it is going to continue to get worse. This is a known issue, and i believe toyota sued the manufacturer of the frames. And me and the other owners are left to rust.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle for state inspection, he was informed that the undercarriage and subframe was corroded and that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The contact drove the vehicle to fowler toyota of tulsa (6868 east broken arrow, frontage road, tulsa, ok 74145) to be inspected. The mechanic confirmed the extreme rust condition and stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
I have a 2004 toyota trundra with only 93,000 miles on it , that has never hardly ever set outside, with frame rust behind front wheels that i can stick my finger though it....it is unsafe to drive on the highway,, and i have not had a recall on frame rust repair.. But have had aair bag and over spare tire support recall ..i only notice this when getting a tire repaired,in april of 2019, it was pointed out to me by repairman, , don't know how long it's been this way
Yes i have a 2004 toyota tundra crew cab truck is in good shape but recently found my frame is rusting away i've contacted toyota because they had a recall before but they will not do anything about it i've read some toyota forms and apparently this is not a rare case this is unbelievable this is the reason people are killed going to work frame just brakes i want something done before that someone killed is me
My 2004 toyota tundra limited, purchased in 2004 directly from toyota dealership for 39000 dollars has an extremely rusty frame.the steel peels away in layers at the welds.the proliferation can be described as "layers of a biscuit flaking a part."the dealership pounded on the frame with a tool and said that it did not fail the "toyota frame tool" test and since the vehicle is a 2004 they would not do anything about it until it fails or becomes part of a recall.i haul a travel trailer with my family and i feel that it is extremely unsafe.how can a 7.8 year old truck rot out this quickly?there has a to be an issue here that toyota is not willing to acknowledge. Please advise.
Rust all over the undertruck, even the catalytic converter is rusted.i was part of that recall and the dealer is going to spray the frame to stop the corrosion.can the corrosion process ends with the spraying?
After i purchased my tumdra used i noticed the frame on this truck has a severe rust issue which i believe could be a safety issue.large chunks of rust are coming off of the frame i spite of having been 'treated' by toyota in 2015 during a recall campaign . I poked the frame with a screw driver inonelocation and was able to poke a hole in frame since it was so weak from rusting.i fear the truck breaks in 1/2 or doesn't provide protection in collision.this truck only has 75k miles and is in really good condition with the exception of the frame which is way worse than normal surface rust i've seen.i have read that many other owners are having the same experience. We need help getting toyota to provide a remedy to make our vehicles safe again.pictures attached
I have a 2004 toyota tundra limited 4wd in immaculate condition with 100,000 miles.the frame was sprayed with corrosion at a toyota dealer in 2014.the trucks frame is now completely rusted and not safe to drive.i have called toyota about the issue and they do not seem to care.they should have fixed the issue back in 2014 and this wouldn't have happened.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was being serviced, the independent mechanic discovered that the rear subframe separated due to rust and corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,389.
I took my 2004 toyota tundra to a toyota dealer in vermont due to the frame recall letter from toyota where the frame would be checked and either replaced or undercoated.the toyota dealer determined it only needed to be undercoated. The truck was undercoated on june 25th 2015.i just had my truck looked at by an independent garage due to a front end issue and they asked me to come look at the truck on the lift and they showed me where on the rear part of the frame it was separating.how can this be possible?that approximately 9 months after the frame was diagnosed by a toyota dealer to only need an undercoating that my truck frame is now separating and will likely not hold up for another year per the mechanic at the garage.
Hello, the frame on my 2004 toyota tundra has begun to rust. Toyota sent out a recall on my vehicle that i never received. When i took this to toyota they stated that my recall had expired one month prior in august 2015. This is unacceptable. They know they have issues with the frames on the trucks rusting. The toyota tacomas first now the tundras. This is my only vehicle and toyota is refusing to repair the frame.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for scheduled maintenance. The vehicle could not be repaired because the frame was severely rusted. The contact stated that the vehicle was evaluated by the dealer two and a half years ago where it was diagnosed that the frame was fine. The vehicle was diagnosed a second time and the dealer determined that it was not severe enough for the frame to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that the recall had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was135,000.
I had recently purchased a 2004 tundra with knowing about the recall for frame rust. I believed toyota had completed the recall and fixed the problem. Not long after owning the vehicle, i noticed a spot of rust bubbling through the anti corrosion coating. After further inspection, the frame is completely corroded through and cracked. This vehicle was meant to use for travel with my family in it and now it's not safe to drive at all.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that a year go while driving 25 mph and was going around a corner, the front end of the vehicle jerked, the contact lost control as a result, the vehicle collided with a tree. The contact did not sustained injuries and was able to continue driving. No police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was later taken to for inspection at an inspection station. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unable to be inspected due to a hole in the frame and was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not cover under the warranty and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there were holes in the subframe and bumper of the vehicle caused by severe rust. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed by her son; a certified mechanic. A dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. A case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 55,729.
I recently took my truck into tarbox toyota in rhode island for a state required inspection.i purchased my tundra from this dealership in 2004. The truck failed the inspection.a major defect was rust related holes in the frame.when the tarbox dealership installed a rust preventing undercoating 2-1/2 years ago, i asked and was informed that there were no holes in the frame.as you can tell by the attached pictures, the frame has substantial rust and a hole in the same areas experienced by other 2004 tundra owners.it is also obvious by the pictures that the undercoating installed to prevent rust failed and peeled off--and in fact covered up existing rust areas--rather than provide protection against future rust damage.i was informed by the dealership that toyota would not do anything to address the rust damage on my truck--or take responsibility for enhancing the rust damage caused by improperly coating the frame over existing rust.in fact, the advice offered was to just "lease a new vehicle." my safety concern is that in addition to myself, third party owners may not be aware that toyota covered up rusted frame damage with the undercoating installed over rust--and i do not know if there are additional holes in the frame that are not visible.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact detectedthat the passenger side engine compartment contained a hole and hairline crack. Also, the fuel tank was falling apart and the crossmember was rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to carbone toyota of bennington (751 n bennington rd, bennington, vt 05201, (802) 440-1854) where it was determined that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 222,877.
Frame rotted even after getting coated by dealership.i reported to toyota that the frame was falling apart.they told me that is normal wear & tear.the following week my spare tire completely rotted off causing me to lose control as i came off highway.thank god i only ended up running off the road.i have a 2003 highlander with 180000 miles still in great shape.this is not normal wear & tear, it is dangerous & toyota should take care of this. They new 2 years ago there was a problem with the frames & told us that they would replace the frame if necessary but did not do what they promised.
Noticed last week the frame of my truck was rotting on my driveway! upon further inspection i discover large holes completely through my box frame. After cleaning out almost 5lbs of rotted frame i can no longer put my family and friends in this vehicle. That would make me irresponsible and negligent like the manufacturer! i purchased this vehicle in jan 2015 when it only appeared to be a surface rust issue. Recieved notice of the limited service campaign the month after it was over so toyota refused to even inspect it. Now this year i have holes you can put your hand through and toyota still refuses the frame is bad. In the limited service campaign toyota says "the condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust". How could this be s voluntary limited service campaign and not a mandatory safety recall?? sounds like a loophole created by design!
Excessive rust pretty much everywhere. Just had to replace the rear differential and associated parts because rust caused differential leak. Cost was over 3,500.replaced rusted brake lines and calipers. Tailgate wire rusted and broke. Opening mechanism to tailgate is rusted and is extremely difficult (if not impossible) to open/close.rear bumper is rusted through, and not safe to step on.hitch receiver is completely rusted and cannot remove hitch now. Skid plate and brackets rusted through -skid plate fell off. Dealer just inspected the truck and will be replacing the entire frame because of excessive rust.
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.
This is an ongoing and escalating problem with the rusting of the chassis. I noticed a leak originating from the rear differential. Took it to the dealer on 10-20-16 where i was told the fuel tank straps had completely rusted off and nothing was holding the tank. The differential leak was also a result of excessive rust and that the entire rear end would need replaced for $2k. The dealer gave me a rental due to the safety hazard of the fuel tank support straps being completely gone. Another $400 dollar repair. The body of my tundra is in very good shape as far as rust goes. The "known" issue of excessive chassis corrosion was addressed by toyota with a "bandaid" recall where they sprayed the chassis with anti corrosive material which i had done. A year later most of this anti corrosive materialhas flaked off due to the application of the material over the existing rust on the chassis at the time. It is a good thing that the rear differential rusted out when it did because the fuel tank falling out would have been a major safety problem.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. It was taken to a dealer for a front end alignment and the mechanic indicated that thesway bar fractured from the frame. In addition, the mechanic stated that there was extensive rust on the sway bar and frame. The dealer indicated that the sway bar and the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that there was no recall to address the repair. The failure mileage was not available.
Shift controller assembly bracket (toyota p/n 33501-0c011) has a design defect in that the part is cast without threaded bolt holes, relying on the installation of the screws to cut threads, by the act of installing the part at the factory, the radial outward force that the screw exerts creates a circumferential tensile stress around the hole, and microfractures in the cast aluminum.over time, the microfractures cause failure of the part.when the part has finally broken, unknown to the owner, the vehicle may not fully engage into the park gear, such that the parking pawl does not engage, resulting in the vehicle potentially rolling which can cause property damage, injury, or death.my vehicle was parked, and began to roll as i was exiting the vehicle, and nearly pinned me under the vehicle.i barely escaped serious injury.i have since discovered toyota has developed a revised part (p/n 33501-0c012) apparently to address this dangerous design defect.since owners do not see the part to know its broken (its concealed in the steering column), they will be completely unaware of the danger.toyota should initiate a volutary recall or tsb to inspect the part, and replace it with the newer part if broken or showing evidence of fracture.
My side running board broke away from the frame due to the screws rusting out. So i crawled underneath to fasten them back in place. While underneath the truck i noticed a very disturbing and scary sight (see images attached). My frame is almost missing in one section underneath. So i got online to look and see if this is normal, and what i find is that this is not normal and i'm not the only one with this issue. Toyota knows that they have sub standard frames under these and other vehicles. They put out a campaign to replace the frames on 2000-20003 trucks, and also included a limited campaign to check on the frames of vehicles 2004-2006. This campaign ended in july of 2015 i bought the truck in july of 2014, but was never maid aware of this issue. When i called toyota to see why they said not there problem. I spoke to three different people with the complaints department i spoke with one who i did not catch there name on 6/14/2016 from 9:18am-9:49am where i was merely told they don't care that there's an issue all they are legally obligated to do is check and honor there current recall programs. The next lady i talked too who's name was autumn on 6/15/2016 from 12:36-12:42 told me the exact same things. Finally the last one i will speak too because i'm falling on deaf ears is christine at 2:54pm 6/16/2016 who i was told was a supervisor in the complaints department. Told me the exact same things. When i asked why they are not doing anything with these frames when they know there is a serious issue. I was merely told it's a company wide decision that we will take no further action. I take this as toyota does not care about the quality of vehicle they put on the road as long as there are still profits being made. I know there are several maybe hundreds maybe thousands of owners of vehicles that fall within this complaint i hope something can be done to help us.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per a nhtsa campaign related to the frame rusting; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,265. The vin and nhtsa campaign number were not available.
Found 4 inch rust hole through frame on 2004 tundra with 80,000 miles that was treated with the coating in 2014.toyota corporate said there is nothing they will do to fix it as the recall or whatever expired in 2015. How convenient.frame rot is a safety issue!this is a family vehicle!if not repaired, the frame will fail.
Toyota dealer inspected frame stating: "vehicle needs frame replacement - declinedfor replacement from toyota- replacement has expired july 15, 2015""vehicle is not safe to drive".truck has 74,260 miles on it.i live in north carolina. Bought truck in march 2014 and was never informed of recall.
I noticed the vehicle frame has 4 holes on the frame. The holes are on the passenger side and driver side near the exhaust manifolds. The holes are approximately 2 to 3 inches in length.
Anytime it rains water leaks in behind the dashboard on the passenger side, leaking water through the electrical wiring and into the floorboard of the truckthere are lots of wires and a blower motor in this area where fire could cause any number of unsafe conditions.the cause has been narrowed down to one or both of two things. The first is a crack that originates in the seam behind the dash board of these vehicles due to production error.the second is rotting grommet plugs under the windshield wiper cowl.the first being much more severe as it could also cause structural integrity.
Rear cross member that trailer hitch hooks to has a hole that i pushed thru with my finger while showing a neighbor a 3 in, crack in the cross member on the drivers side, and other metal flaking on front of frame. Toyota treated frame dec. Of 2014. Cross member was not treated.toyota corp. Or the dealer did not tell me it was unsafe to hook a boat or trailer to the hitch. Toyota said they would not do anything to repair the frame per my vin number.
Purchased 2004 tundra new . Never received a recall notice on frame. Have a popping noise underneath the truck. Toyota dealer just called to tell me that my truck would have to be condemned.now i have no trade in , no vehicle. Thank you ,toyota.
Vehicle frame has excessive surface rust, also on rear axle casing.flaking delamination of frame/cross member where cross member joins rear frame.frame not protected correctly when vehicle was manufactured.
Excessive rust on sub-frame of vehicle; frontal sub-frame completely rusted out on vehicle with no apparent body rust; garaged throughout its history; and with less than 100k miles; rear frame rusted
My 2004 tundra was parked in my driveway and i noticed on left side back and front when it rained big rust spots appeared on my cement.
Frame is badly rusted in many areas including where suspension and brake components mount. I am concerned a major failure could lead to injury to myself or a member of my family. I understand there was a recall for 2000-2003 tundras for the same issue but my 2004 was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was determined that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the frame was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available.
Rusted rear differential. Rusted frame at front right sway bar. Can't pass inspection. Seems to be a common problem just like the 2003 model. I still have payments on this vehicle i can't drive.
Frame recall- my 2004 tundra was recalled for the frame rusting out. Toyota deemed that a new frame was not needed and did the crc treatment which is absolute junk and only causes the frame to rust even worse. I want a new frame installed by toyata and any other rusty part- all should be replaced free of charge
During our 2013 inspection we were told we have severe corrosion in the under carriage... We took it to the toyota dealership where we were told there has been a recall on 2000,2001,2002,2003. Not 2004.our tundra was built in march 2004 and has the same corrosion.however, no recall yet. We just had our 2014 inspection done and the vehicle failed.we can no longer put it on the road...so- we have a 10 year old vehicle, 30,800 miles and if we want to have the corrosion repaired it will cost approx. $10,000...is there anything you can do to help?are there any class action law suits we could join? i'm sure there are other similar makes and models on the road with this very issue.unbelievable possibility of accidents.we even had to take the spare tire off from under the vehicle as we feared it would fall off on the highway...
Was driving with 2 family members in truck.had back window down which was a good thing,when sunroof exploded it inbedded glass in the topper that was on the truck.glass was all over us ,luckily we were not cut and i dont know how we wasn't i stopped immediately andgot away from the truck because i thought we had been shot at with a shotgun.i called toyota to report it and they said they had no other calls like this.my insurance company paid the whole bill which was a lot.i do not open the sunroof at all now because i have a fear of it happening again. I keep the cover slid over it.
Noticed small oil spot in driveway. The differential was leaking. I took it to colonial toyota in smithfield, ri and they checked it for a recall and told me there was none. They did note the axle was not in good shape and should probably be replaced as the differential is part of the housing. Not ready to drop 3k for a poorly made product. Research and other recalls tell me that the metal used was of an inferior quality and will not hold up in the northeast. Toyota of course, wants no part of this and will not take responsibility for anything. Also had spare tire fall off on highway due to severe corrosion. I cannot understand how this vehicle is not on any recall list, i guess no one has been killed yet. Leak progressively getting worse.
Popping and snapping when turning or going over bumps in road led to a mechanical inspection. Discovered the frame right behind both front wheels is rusted/rotted such that half or more of it is literally gone. The popping/snapping apparently is caused by the frame kinking and moving at the weakened point and front and back sections contacting each other. I fear that the front part of the truck frame with the wheels, engine, and suspension attached could break and cause loss of vehicle control on the highway.
Frame rusting and rear differential rusting out. Frame is corroding from rust. Rear differential has several pin holes causing fluid to leak. These are both known problems with the gen 1 tundra's. Contacted toyota customer care and basically told me there isn't anything they can do since the frame recall campaign ended in 2015. I never received notification of the frame recall. I was told that there wasn't any recall fro the differential but that is a very common problem for tundra's used in ne usa whereby road salt is used in winter. The salt causes frame and differential rust because material used by toyota is of poor corrosion resistance quality. The consumer iis on their own. Toyota won't do anything even though it's their failure to build the vehicle fit for it's intended use.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the spare tire fell from the vehicle due to the carrier being rusted. In addition, he noticed that theframe was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the carrier was rusted and needed to be replaced. Also, the frame was not completely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The current mileage was approximately 123,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While performing an oil change on the vehicle, the technician diagnosed that there were blisters and corrosion on the frame. The failure occurred after the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced for corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,203.
Excessive frame rust causing failure to pass state inspection.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for unrelated repairs when the mechanic informed the contact that the entire frame was corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
11/2014 i brought my vehicle to toyota dealership for the frame recall. It was inspected and returned to me with a summary that all was well and the frame was in very good condition. 6 months later i had it back into the dealership for some repairs to brakes and inspection sticker. Nothing was mentioned about the frame condition at that time. 1 week later, i was traveling with my family in the vehicle when the front gas tank strap snapped, while we were entering the highway. I was able to stop vehicle before any disaster occurred. I secured the tank and returned my truck home. I did not pursue any action at the time because of distress and anger over the incident. I brought truck to dealership that performed the recall on behalf of toyota corp. The dealership inspected the frame and immediately admitted to fact that the recall work was not performed correctly. The etchant was not properly removed and the frame was recoated. The gas tank straps were also compromised by the etchant. 6 months after the recall work was performed the tank strap snapped. I have opened a case # with toyota, but they informed me that it was not there fault and they were not going to help me. The dealership mentioned that they would re-strip and re-coat a second time, but i want compensation for the damage that occurred. The dealership is saying they will not do anything because its toyota that needs to deal with and toyota is saying its the dealership.
My 2004 toyota tundra sr5 4wd crewcab is showing significant sign of frame rust that's compromising the structural integrity of the frame and thus operational safety of the vehicle. Despite being barely used over the years and at just 144k miles, in certain sections of the frame there are holes where the frame has rusted through. The ride quality feels a bit wobbly, even after examination and rectification of other mechanical issues (suspension, joints, etc.) upon further research, this issue seems to be pervasive issue among first generation toyota tundras made in the us of this period. The result is very premature rust and complete disintegration of the truck frame. The primary cause was poorly made truck frames from a toyota vendor that ended in a class-action lawsuit.toyota has offered extended recall to inspect and replace all affected truck frames as appropriate. I seek to be included in this program and proper assessment by an authorized toyota dealer.as this issue affects both the resale value of my vehicle and more importantly the operational safety of this vehicle, i request that the issue be expedited by the right authorities.thank you!
My 2004 tundra frame is rotting out, and toyota wants nothing to do with it. Or to help me..
I purchased my 2004 tundra from a subaru dealer last summer and did not realize it was included in the many trucks which had premature frame rust. Toyota admitted it was an issue and stated that the previous owner had undercoating put on the truck paid for by toyota, however, clearly this was ineffective and a temporary band-aid for inferior metal. Toyota stated that they would not do anything to correct this problem, and as a college student, i need access to a safe vehicle. I am afraid to drive this truck as if it is struck by another vehicle, i do not believe it would withstand the impact due to severe frame deterioration. I understand the truck is from 2004, however, the rust on this frame is beyond a normal rate. Meanwhile, i am out $16,000 and the rust has overtaken the truck greatly within the past year. Toyota still refuses to help despite my gas tank needing to be replaced and my pictures of all of the deterioration.despite doing my research and seeing how well-maintained this truck was, the frame itself has rusted beyond recognition and yet, the other parts remain relatively intact. This vehicle is otherwise in extraordinarily good shape and is and was well-maintained. It only had 58,000 miles on it when purchased and still has less than 80,000 miles.
Vehicle frame is rotting. This is a common problem with the toyota tundra. For whatever reason, prior recalls did not apply to the 2004 model year even though the same problem exists when the vehicle is used in areas that are treated with salt during the winter.frame corrosion has rendered this vehicle unsafe to drive.
The undercarriage of the truck is completely corroded. Cannot remove the spare tire, the parts holding it will fall off. The truck is unsafe due to the possibility of the undercarriage and crossbars falling off.same issue as the recall of the 2003 thunderous. Called toyota local, regional, and us customer service who keep telling me the truck is not part of the recall therefore they cannot help me. The truck was purchased in ri, moved to nc in october 2012. Local toyota dealership also contacted customer service with no luck.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion was defective. In addition, he stated that while he was inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the frame was corroded and the cross members were fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 178,000.
Took my truck in for an oil change at the local toyota dealer. After the routine inspection they told me the truck was unsafe to drive due to holes greater than 10mm found in the frame caused by severe rust. Toyota has said the 04 model is not part of the recall, and i appear to be in limbo. This issue is still unresolved.the truck will need new frame and components for it to be road worthy again.
Still having major rust issues on frame following 2015 toyota recall to coat the frame.this is a major safety issue and i don't know why toyota stopped at the year 2003 on frame replacements when obviously 2004 year just as bad. Everytime i back out of my garage i see rust debris. Come on nhtsa do your job and recall these safety concerns !!!
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. The technician stated that there were no holes in the frame and painted the frame with crc paint. The contact stated that the remedy failed to repair the failure and the rust returned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 09/09/15*lj updated 12/06/2017
Reardifferential cover is rotted out and leaking oil. It is very rust.
Tundra frame rot and rust. In 2014, we purchased a 2004 toyota tundra with 90k miles on it for our 16 year old son to drive. Near the time of purchase in 2014, the truck frame was sprayed by toyota under their limited service campaign by the person selling us the vehicle. To our surprise,the truck recently failed inspection for a rusted/rotted frame. The current mileage is 122,892.i contacted toyota and they claim that they addressed the issue with the spraying back in 2014 and are not able to assist further.nhtsa, please help us. Toyota will not stand behind the defective frames. Please step up and address this issue with toyota.
My vehicle frame has totally rotted out by rust.
Bought my truck last year off a toyota dealership they said they did a safty inspection on the truck, i was recently just told i should have my frame checked, so i did, and the frame did not pass but do to the previous owner forgot to get the frame under coated it voided out getting a new frame, so i went back to the dealership that i bought the truck at and ask them why they sold me a truck that has a bad frame but told me that it passed their safty inspection, there answer was sometime those things happens and there's nothing they can do. So my issue here is i owe over $10.000 on a truck that i was told is it's not safe to drive, but nobody want to fix someone screw up. I'm wondering if there any leagal actions i should consider or if somebody can help me resolve this issue. The dealerships name that i bought the truck from is, summit toyota of akron, ohio. Thank you for listening. Mr.summers
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 20 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame of the vehicle and the spare tire housing were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.updated 02/26/16*ljupdated 03/01/16*ljthe consumer stated due to the severity of corrosion, the frame can not be replaced. Updated 05/05/16.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag cover on the dashboard was sticky and unable to be cleaned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, he was informed that the frame was severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. After the vehicle was inspected, the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Toyota recalled my tundra for a rusted frame.dealer took possession of the vehicle in april.they provided a rental car, but no other update or contact until a week ago when the frame arrived.now nearly complete, they want to charge me $8000 for additional parts not covered by the recall which they claim is necessary to make the vehicle pass inspection and roadworthy yet many of these parts were unaffected prior to the recall.at no time did toyota ever inform us of additional costs not covered by the recall.two of the items are critical to the value and drivability of the car.they include the rear axle and differential which i believe failed due to the same rusted issues as the frame.the additional parts affected were the brakes.the front brakes seized from 6 months of non use and maintenance by the dealer, the rear brakes were failed by fluid leak from rear axle while in possession of the dealer for 6 months.in short, after getting a new frame, the dealer was holding trying to charge $8000 in extra repairs or they would return me a truck that had a new frame but was still inoperable in the condition under which it was stored by the dealer.the dealer and toyota were responsible for maintaining the vehicle and returning it in as good or better condition than they received it, but instead it lost 1005 of its value.i cant drive it, i cant sell it.it has a new frame but now has no differential or brakes it has lost all marketable value, where it could have been traded in or sold prior to the "frame replacement" that was supposed to right all the wrongs" of toyota's doing.i have full service records showing responsible ownership of the truck for the last 10 years.needs to make it right and fix my truck so i can drive again, or buy me out, or offer me a trade allowance that is fair and equitable.this toyota case number is 1504140934.
Vehicle frame and undercarriage seems to have an excessive amount of rust and deterioration.as i perform maintenance on the vehicle, i am replacing rusted parts including bolts, drain plugs as well as spraying the undercarriage with wd-40, 3m undercoating spray and corrosion stop.this issue is an on-going fight to keep the rust at bay.
Frame recall- my 2004 tundra was recalled for the frame rusting out. Toyota deemed that a new frame was not needed and did the crc treatment which is absolute junk and only causes the frame to rust even worse. Rear differential is completely rusted and leaking fluid. Problem also with catalytic converters.
Car a rusty mess.parts falling off.toyota said too bad, we are not replacing frames anymore.won't pass inspection next time.less than 35,000 miles on car.
Excessive rust corrosion on frame rendering failure of state inspection
My vehicle has major frame damage. There are large holes near the front crossmembers on both sides. I was told by toyota that the frame had been sprayed several years earlier. However, the frame has continued to rust severely and the coating has completely flaked off. The representative i spoke to stated thatwas the only resolution, and that nothing can be done. My case is not the only one. Even the dealer located near me states that this is a well known issue. Several years received new or repaired frames for the same issue. How can it be, that the same generation vehicle one year later is not eligible? my child rode countless times in that vehicle. What if something had happened?
My tundra was under the frame rust recall in 2014. Toyota's claim was that the salt from the roads caused the severe corrosion. As we all know this was actually from the use of sub standard steel in the manufacturing process. My frame was actually de laminating, not just simple surface rust. When i had taken it in for inspection all that was done was wire brush the frame and spray with an undercoating. Now just a little under three years later the coating is peeling of along with more layers of metal. Most of the people i know with tacomas and tundras had their frames replaced when theirs were taken in. So now i have a truck that is no better than it was before. Also most of the chassis components are rusting out prematurely as well. My spare tire winch mechanism (carrier) bracket was about to rust through, luckily i caught this before i possibly could have dropped my sparewhen traveling on the interstate. I would appreciate someone from nhtsb taking a look at my vehicle to see the extent of what i am talking about. My vehicle only has 67,000 miles on it. I did contact toyota service about this, but their answer was you have what you have and they will not do anything further.i'm sure i'm not the only one in this situation. My frame should have been replaced. Thanks
A warranty on the frame of the truck was satisfied on 5/6/2014. The frame was rusty at the time.however, the frame is rusty again and we now have a safety concern.
My frame has rusted to the point it broke,i believe it falls under the 1st generation frame as the 2003 models.i went for an inspection and it failed due to frame
All my front suspension components failed. I noticed that the frame had rusted through near the front wheel passenger side and has buckled and shifted as a result. My upper and lower ball joints and cv axle were damaged while my truck was in motion turning into the safeway gas station chester md. February 9 of this yearwhen the suspension failed to support the truck. The passenger side ball joint and cv axle were damaged. Tie rods and sway bar stabilizers were all worn and broken as well.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the contact was informed by the technician that the frame was rusted and corroding. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Frame has rust holes. I call toyota and told me there is nothing they can do about it case closed.
2004 toyota tundra has significant frame rust. Took to dealer they sprayed it with an under coating which within 1 year all fell off due to rust underneath the coating. The toyota dealer then re sprayed and now its falling off after the vehicle say in a garage without being driven.also the rear axel housing rust straight through and now doesn't old any fluid. I filed a casewith toyota and they said they completed there part of the recall. Which was apparently paint over the rust.
Frame rust, the entire frame is rusted and the spray of the under carriage is falling off and now rusting even more
My 2004 toyota tundra double cab has an excessive amount of rust on the undercarriage. Because of this rust, the camber bolts cannot be removed to properly align the vehicle. I have been told that they will have to use heat to remove them, along with a lot of force, and in turn may do frame damage in the process. I have been quoted by my dealer $5,200 to fix the problem which initially started with a small shimmy in the steering wheel which grew into a big shimmy especially while towing. That quote does not include any possible charged from the body shop if damage to the frame should occur. I do not have $5,200 so i ended up with a new set of tires andhalf of an alignment because the camber bolts were not able to be removed. Here i am months later and my new tires are so bald on the front that i am actually seeing the tread showing through. I have always loved my tundra, but all of this rust on the frame and undercarriage is very concerning regarding the longevity of my vehicle. I was told that toyotas last forever. At this point i feel that my truck is dangerous to even drive but it is my only vehicle. I have owned and maintained many vehicles and never had rust issues like this, nor have i ever been faced with such a costly repair on a not so old vehicle. I am stuck in a bad place and just don't know where to go or what to do. I desperately need my truck. Without it i lose my source of transportation as well as my ability to earn a living. I just simply cannot afford... Meaning i just do not have this kind of money to bring my truck back to health. All of this stress and frustration is a result of this excessive rust. Included in the estimate is remove and replace camber bolts $1,957 --- steering rack boots 400.00 alignment 90.00---- driveshaft assembly $2,003---- rear u-joint $433.00---- differential fluid $330.00it does not include any possible damage to the frame/body in their attempt to remove the camber bolts or another brand new set of tires.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame had premature rust and holes. The contact stated that the vehicle had been serviced per an unknown recall for rust coating of the frame at an unknown toyota dealer. The vehicle was taken to toyota of greenfield (1 main st, greenfield, ma 01301, (413) 773-5455) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced due to the severe rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
There are two cables that hold the tailgate in place when fully opened(extended). Yesterday(7/17/08) while unloading my motorcycle, both cables broke simultaneously mid way through the unloading process. The cables broke at the exact same place which was exactly half way from one end to the other. The cable is enclosed in a plastic sleeve. That sleeve is not sealed at each end. When the tailgate is in the closed position, which is most of the time, rain or other moisture collects in the plastic enclosure and settles at the bottom of the "u" shaped tube. Over time that moisture has caused the cables to rust and weaken thus the break in my opinion. The result of the brake was that the tailgate feel unannounced to the top of the bumper thus denting the bumper and potentially causing harm to the individual who was doing the unloading. In my opinion this is a flawed product.
My 2004 toyota tundra double cab has an excessive amount of rust on the undercarriage. Because of this rust, the camber bolts cannot be removed to properly align the vehicle. I have been told that they will have to use heat to remove them, along with a lot of force, and in turn may do frame damage in the process. I have been quoted by my dealer $5,200 to fix the problem which initially started with a small shimmy in the steering wheel which grew into a big shimmy especially while towing. That quote does not include any possible charged from the body shop if damage to the frame should occur. I do not have $5,200 so i ended up with a new set of tires andhalf of an alignment because the camber bolts were not able to be removed. Here i am months later and my new tires are so bald on the front that i am actually seeing the tread showing through. I have always loved my tundra, but all of this rust on the frame and undercarriage is very concerning regarding the longevity of my vehicle. I was told that toyotas last forever. At this point i feel that my truck is dangerous to even drive but it is my only vehicle. I have owned and maintained many vehicles and never had rust issues like this, nor have i ever been faced with such a costly repair on a not so old vehicle. I am stuck in a bad place and just don't know where to go or what to do. I desperately need my truck. Without it i lose my source of transportation as well as my ability to earn a living. I just simply cannot afford... Meaning i just do not have this kind of money to bring my truck back to health. All of this stress and frustration is a result of this excessive rust. Included in the estimate is remove and replace camber bolts $1,957 --- steering rack boots 400.00 alignment 90.00---- driveshaft assembly $2,003---- rear u-joint $433.00---- differential fluid $330.00it does not include any possible damage to the frame/body in their attempt to remove the camber bolts or another brand new set of tires.
The frame of the vehicle is severely rusted with large holes present. This vehicle is unsafe to drive as it puts myself and others in grave danger. Toyota has to fix this problem or deaths are a potential.
Vehicle frame and undercarriage seems to have an excessive amount of rust and deterioration.as i perform maintenance on the vehicle, i am replacing rusted parts including bolts, drain plugs as well as spraying the undercarriage with wd-40, 3m undercoating spray and corrosion stop.this issue is an on-going fight to keep the rust at bay.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a state inspection where it wa discovered that the entire subframe was rusted through. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. Hoselton toyota (50 marsh rd, east rochester, ny 14445, (585) 381-8530) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that there was an extended warranty for an anti-corrosion spray of the subframe that expired in 2015. The manufacturer was contacted and was informed that since the warranty period was exceeded, there would be no further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
I own a 2004 toyota tundra pickup truck.the bottom of the truck in the rear has rusted and the shock mount broke off.the piece that broke off also has the brake lines attached.this can potentially lead to the lines snapping and failing.i saw a recall on this for 2000 to 2003 years but not for 2004.the problem identified in the recall is the exact problem i am having.i am also concerned that the mount for the spare tire will continue to rust and fall off.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the contact was able to see that the frame was rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 224,300.
Rusted frame' i received a letter for recall from toyota on the rusted frame . So i went to my longtime mechanic and he informed me it was bad, he then began to hit parts of the frame with a small hammer and punched a hole through it and than stoped any more hammering. When i checked my recall vin# it does not show up, even though i received letters for it.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame had premature rust and holes. The contact stated that the vehicle had been serviced per an unknown recall for rust coating of the frame at an unknown toyota dealer. The vehicle was taken to toyota of greenfield (1 main st, greenfield, ma 01301, (413) 773-5455) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced due to the severe rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
Our 2004 toyota tundra has such excessive rust on the undercarriage that the rear axle housing which holds the gears has rusted through, causing fluid to leak.toyota says there is nothing that can be done for us.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame was rusted, rotted, and the bottom portion developed bubbles. The vehicle was taken to lakewood toyota (1118 ocean avenue rt88, lakewood, nj 08710, 732-364-9000), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 190,000. .
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving 55 mph, the frame rods fractured due to excessive rust and corrosion. The contact temporarily lost steering function. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Had truck in for oil change whole frame, drive shaft parking brake cable is rusting through.
2004 toyota tundra double cab had severe rusting which caused the emergency brake cable and pin attachments tobreak.when the dealer fixed the brake, i was told that the problem was caused by very rusted parts which then led me to discover that the entire frame of the truck is heavily rusted.dealer called it flaking.i contacted toyota and the dealer was instructed to inspect the truck and send results to toyota.they now call it surface rust.i asked the dealer to put in writing that the truck was safe but they did not.i am now concerned that with the frame, bolts, nuts and joints so rusty it will soon become a safety issue.i have looked at other tundra's the same age and the undercarriage appears to have an undercoating that i do not.i am not satisfied with the answer that toyota has given me which states that it is only surface rust.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was severely corroded and affected the power train, rear end, wheel, axle and belt housing. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: pe09049 (fuel system, gasoline , service brakes, hydraulic , structure , tires) and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000.
I took my truck to the toyota dealer because of a noise in the front end. It turns out the frame at the attachment points for the stabilization bar was badly rusted. There are rust holes in the frame and the attachment point on the left side had rusted free of the frame and the other side is not to far behind. Toyota has a history of rusted frames but according to the vin number it is not part of the current recalls. I was told sorry we can't fix it. This is not right!!!! can you help.
At the service center i was advised that my truck had extensive frame rust. I contact local toyota dealership (wappingers dch) and service manager said it is know problem with this generation tundra. Toyota currently buying back 2000-2003, but my 2004 was not yet included. He advised that i wait to hear back. Contact toyota and was told maybe, but i needed to wait. I was also told that there was an inspection recall and frame repair option for this, but they did not have me on file as owner, so i was not contacted. I have owned this truck for 4 years and serviced it at a registered toyota dealer. They were not able to answer what happened and recommended that i wait. Now i can't pass inspection or drive my truck and i'm stuck.please advise.
On 9/27/13 when my 2004 tundra was being checked out for a recall for severe frame rust the ri toyota dealerbrought to my attention the rear differential was rotted through and leaking oil and said that this rust is not covered by recall. The whole axle has to be replaced. My question to you is, shouldn't toyota be responsible for all the sub-standard steel? shouldn't this be under a safety recall for oil leakage? as far as i know the oil leak cannot be fixed w/o complete axle housing replacement and this is a problem that effects a huge # of tundras.
2004 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to severe rotting on frame. *ld
Rear end leaking oil. Mechanic able to put finger through housing due to severe rusting. Entire rear end replaced under extended warranty i purchased. Entire frame rusted heavily. All welds severely rusted. Frame integrity gone. Front arm rusted so badly mechanic says it will not pass inspection in october, 2012. Front arm so rusted it is likely to collapse. Emergency brake not functioning due to heavy corrosion...advised to replace. Body immaculate. No rust anywhere but frame.
I have recently received a frame recall notice due to excessive corrosion which i addressed at the local dealership.i was informed that the rust had not perforated the frame and that it would be treated to prevent further rusting. When i picked up the truck at the dealership the associate advised me that the recall was done and that a full safety inspection was completed which revealed no other problems.when i returned home i looked under the truck to inspect the frame and noticed that both sway bar links had corroded and broken off .i also subsequently took the vehicle to an alignment shop because i noticed the steering wheel was not straight and was told by the shop that the truck could not be aligned.i was told that the vehicle was very dangerous to drive and to bring it to the dealership immediately which i did.the dealership service department discovered that the steering shaft coupling was so corroded that they needed to replace it and do a wheel alignment.i am concerned that this may become a common safety issue with the tundra which seems susceptible to excessive rusting and am requesting that this issue is investigatedan a recall issued if necessary.
While driving the spare tire fell off of the truck due to a badly rusted spare tire wench, as i looked under the truck to see if their was any other damage i noticed a lot of rust on the frame. Most notably around the suspension.
Excessive rust accumulation on frame of truck. Recall campaign # 09v444000 states toyota will initiate a field action on 2004 through 2006 models. Call to toyota customer relations (case # [xxx]), proved to be useless. No action being taken by toyota. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dealer just informed me that my rotted frame needs to be replaced.dealer insisting that truck is ?safe? and is safe to drive for the next 90 days until the frame parts arrive.dealer is refusing to provide me with a safe loaner for these 90 days.dealer is refusing to provide criteria used to determine the safety of my frame and truck. Dealer admitted via email the bed of the truck as well as the spare tire carrier was ?not removed during inspection?.dealer stated (via email) that ?once the >10mm hole was discovered, there was no need to continue the inspection because the frame would have to be replaced.?dealer is refusing to tell me what criteria was used to determine how safe the vehicle was to drive.dealer refusing to provide the frame inspection report after many requests.says?it doesn't exist?. Dealer refused to give frame safety inspection criteria used to determine a frames safety. Contacted customer service and asked for same criteria. 1st response was ?its proprietary information that i cannot give you?.after pushing the issue farther, and stating that all i wanted was a safe loaner car to drive while my truck is waiting on a frame, they told me to contactdealer for the criteria i am requesting because they have been given that information from toyota. Contacted dealer again, after multiple emails asking the same thing, eventually his response was ?there is no criteria?.i am denied the use of a safe loaner because the dealer is saying that my truck is safe to drive (based on non existent criteria as well as an incomplete frame inspection).according to the flowchart, if my frame needs to be replaced, a loaner will be provided for up to 60 days (or even longer), if parts availability is causing a delay.nowhere does it state that i am only entitled to a loaner if at my dealers discretion deems it as "unsafe to drive".
The 2003 tundra have reported frame rust the 2004s are the same we need help in getting toyota to do something they are good trucks an mine can be fixed if it is done early the rust is falling off in my driveway this is a real problem so if we owners can get help from the gov. To get this addressed thank you.
Severe frame rust. Will not pass inspection. Local dealer took pictures and forwarded them to local field rep. Toyota has recalled tundras from 2000 to 2003 for this same problem, replacing the frames. My vehicle, although a 2004 model, was assembled in december of 2003.
2004 toyota tundra taken in for service on 05/18/13. Well cared for vehicle and serviced faithfully at every interval.told by service manager that the frame has a hole in it.this is a known problem by toyota. Frame is very rusty and was part of a problem toyota had with a bad batch of metal used for frames.service manager could offer no relief for this problem and referred me to toyota customer care. Customer care complaint number [xxx]. Customer care advised they could do nothing about this and basically have a nice day. Service manager advised that i should be careful when going over bumps. What should be a 14 to 16 thousand dollar vehicle is now worth nothing. Shame on toyota for selling faulty and unsafe equipment. Accident waiting to happen.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
During the course of routine service at independent garage mechanic pointed out three major components with severe corrosion issues that need to be addressed immediately:1) frame severely rotted by rust, a perforation was identified on front driver's side2) rear axle body severely corroded by rust, not leaking yet but likely will soon 3) power steering rack severely rotted by rust on passenger side, not leaking yet but likely will soon, described by mechanic as "tender" failure of any of these items could cause an accident leading to serious injury.
I have a 2004 toyota tundra that has 52,400 miles on it. The frame is completely rusting out with holes forming in the frame . Mainly on the drivers side front area frame. Exhaust is rotted off as well as many bolts and nuts.
The undercarriage of the truck is completely corroded. Cannot remove the spare tire, the parts holding it will fall off. The truck is unsafe due to the possibility of the undercarriage and crossbars falling off.same issue as the recall of the 2003 thunderous. Called toyota local, regional, and us customer service who keep telling me the truck is not part of the recall therefore they cannot help me. The truck was purchased in ri, moved to nc in october 2012. Local toyota dealership also contacted customer service with no luck.
Frame appears to be excessively rusty. When i had tires replaced at tire dealer, they raised vehicle and it sounded like frame was going to break a lot of cracking and loud popping sounds. Is there any recalls for my vehicle?
6/13/13 vehicle did not pass inspection major frame perforation toyota performed limited frame replacement at their cost after much discussion . Not all severely rusted parts were replaced only the major assembly mounting piece items that were disassembled and couldn't be reused were replaced. No sub pieces of the major assembly were replaced. If the were rusted they were reinstalled. 8/4/14 vehicle did not pass inspection major rust failure deformation and leaking of steering rack housing that was severely rusted and not replaced when frame was replaced. Rack was replaced by owner at owners expense. 4/15/15 rear differential housing rust thru and housing failure. Housing was severely corroded when frame was replaced. Owner was informed it was not part of the frame replacement . Toyota does not have any recall bulletin issued despite the numerous complaints found on the internet. Replacement will be at owners expense. Brake backing plates and axle mounting hardware that were severely corroded when frame was replaced are not salvageable and will require replacement as well in order to replace the rear axle housing.
Extensive rust is located on the frame of the truck.this 2004 toyota tundra was built on the toyota tacoma frames before toyota made the larger tundra and frames.it's therefore likely that the same extensive rust recall for the previous years tacoma's should extend to the tundra's that were once built on these frames.since the delivery date on this truck is december 31, 2003, it is believed that this vehicle should also be recalled under the same premise.the pictures from the recalled tacoma frames look very, very similar and there should be a check on whether or not this 2004 toyota tundra frame has the same exact problem.
Main frame support front of vehicle ; wholes have rusted through. Supports engine!
I own a 2004 toyota tundra. Upon inspection from servco toyota, i was told my frame has holes the size of quarters through it in several places. I was advised to get another vehicle because this one was no good.i also own a 1994 toyota pickup and have no frame or other issues with it. How is it possible that they can use substandard metal on a truck that was $29,000 at purchase, only lasts 10 years and is a hazard to drive on the road. I cannot ever consider or recommend ownership of a toyota again with such terrible quality. Very dismayed at the horrible condition of my 2004 toyota tundra truck frame and the lack of quality from a company that at one times name meant quality. A very sad, disappointing and costly decision to purchase a toyota.
Frame rotted through. Dealer stated( approx) 75 percent of frame where swaybar was welded to frame is gone..swaybar is rotted off passenger side frame. Advised not to drive anymore.took to dealer as requested by toyota motor corporation. They took pictures and sent them to toyota representative.
2004 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to frame rust. *tgwthe consumer stated there is currently a recall for the 2001-2003 later models.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to have the vehicle inspected, the vehicle failed due to frame corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.updated 12/03/15*lj
While my 2004 tundra was in the dealers for a repair, the serviceman noticed a corrosion perforation in right front frame rail.i was informed that the vehicle would no longer past inspection unless a $10,000 frame replacement was done.this is a low mileage vehicle which was maintained according to manufacturer maintenance schedule.damage is due to manufacturing defect.
The frame of my 2004 toyota tundra is rusting so bad that i wrote a letter to toyota and sent them pictures of the truck, they had a recall for rust in frames with 2003 tundras and i believe that i have the same problem but toyota does not want to assume responsibility for it. Also i already replaced several parts do to rust.
The 2004 and earlier toyota tundra has had major corrosion issues and frame recalls.my tundra was just inspected by the local toyota dealer and major corrosion was noted on the vehicle frame.toyota applied a fiberglass based rustproofing to the frame. However, they would not acknowledge any other corrosion or rot on the vehicle.my vehicles motor mounts are so corroded that i am afraid that the engine will fall out of the vehicle.also, the mounts that hold the radiator are so corroded they are almost gone.thereare numerous other areas in the engine compartment and undercarriage that are completely corroded.the vehicle is unsafe to drive and toyota will not address it.
Brought my truck in for an oil change.i was called at work by my garage, they told me the truck was unsafe to drive due to several holes and cracks in the frame due to severe rust.i brought the truck to the dealer i purchased it from and they agreed that the truck was not drivable.toyota has said the 04 model is not part of the recall, and i appear to be in limbo.it has been 3 weeks and this issue is still unresolved.the only certainty is that the truck will need many new frame components for it to be road worthy again.
*the rear differential and brake housing left and right are rotting from the outside.large parts of the differential housing are already missing!*the front transfer case and transmission are perfect!*the entire rear trans-axle is rotting from the outside.*the emergency brake adjustment turnbuckle is rotting.*structural mounts for the emergency brake are rotted.*the steel in the frame and most factory welds are de-laminating.*brackets holding the brake line and junctions are rotting.*capture plate and hardware holding spare tire in place are rotted.i will need a cutting torch to remove the spare tire.i have excellent photos to send.respectfully,
Massive generalized rust under vehicle.this is affecting the frame, suspension, all lines, exhaust, all metal fittings, wheels, brakes, spare tire.my mechanic does not know how to proceed and suggested we no longer drive this vehicle.toyota dealer said this is not included in the rust recall which is in effect for tundra trucks exactly like this one , but off by a couple months by manufacturing date.our toyota dealer did not have a suggestion or answer for how to fix this, other than to ask if we were interested in buying a new car.we bought this truck new and have taken excellent care of it.the inside and upper body looks new.
Noticed extreme rust on frame and other metal parts flaking and falling off. Condition appears unsafe to drive.tr
My vehicle needs an alignment. I was told by the toyota dealership that the frame on my vehicle is rusted and needs to be replaced. Toyota tundras do have a recall for the rusted frame but my vehicle isn't part of this recall since its 3 months newer. I was told by the toyota service rep at the dealership that my vehicle is unsafe to drive. I contacted toyota and they claim that they cannot do anything about this.
I had the check engine lite checked at the toyota dealer.the tundra required a complete exhaust system including catalytic converters at a cost of $4000.00.the dealer found that the frame was rusted through and notified toyota.toyota will pay to replace the frame.however the 2004 model year is not part of a recall.
After a scheduled oil change the mechanic suggested i take my truck to a toyota dealer to check out the undercarriage rust.when to massey toyota, white oak, pa . They said i need to deal with it but it would cost several hundreds of dollars because toyota doesn't have a recall on 2004. I've talked to other tundra owner with the same problems. When is toyota going to acknowledge this manufacturing problem as you did previous models? i currently own two toyota's: tundra and camry.
Rust on everything under the truck as well as the rear bumper. Parts that have had to be replaced because of rust and/or rust perforation or need to be replaced:1) entire frame ' perforation greater than 10mm found on passenger siderail2) rear differential (leaking from rust perforation)3) brake lines4) power steering line (leaking from rust)5) skid plate (support brackets rusted - fell off while driving)6) brake calipers (multiple times)7) coil springs8) axles (front and back)9) control arms10) cv- joint11) boots12) hitch receiver13) exhaust 14) muffler15) camber bolt16) multiple sets of tires (unable to align tires properly due to rusted/seized camber bolt) causing premature tread wear.17) brake drums (warped and pitted)18) wheel bearing19) truck tailgate support wires ' wires rusted and broke. Tailgate won't open/close without extreme effort because it is not aligned properly. 20) shocks/struts21) seals, brackets, nuts and bolts - the parts listed above is not complete. Basically, everything you see under the truck is suffering from extreme rust and/or perforated.uck has had a horrible shimmy for years that no one has been able to figure out, particularly bad when towing. Steering wheel shakes violently as well as the entire truck. Improved slightly when rear differential and axles were replaced. Most likely related to frame warp or instability.uck has had issues with getting in and out of 4wd. Inconsistent with how long it takes to get in and out of 4wd. There is a loud and jarring clunk when engaging or disengaging 4wd.uck feels like it is on the verge of going out of control when a hole or bump is hit. The truck will literally jump sideways. Action stability control comes on randomly when hitting a bump or hole.another mystery to mechanic.
Brought vehicle in for new muffler and tailpipe.mechanic showed me a leaky rear seal because the metal cover was rusting through.also showed me main frame and suspension points which are , in his words, "like rust holding hands".
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.while attempting to park, the contact noticed that the front driver side tire had detached from the vehicle.she inspected the vehicle and noticed something leaking.the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who replaced the axle and lower ball joints.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure.the current and failure mileages were 127,000.
Excessive rust accumulation on frame of truck. Recall campaign # 09v444000 states toyota will initiate a field action on 2004 through 2006 models. Call to toyota customer relations (case # [xxx]), proved to be useless. No action being taken by toyota. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have recently received a frame recall notice due to excessive corrosion which i addressed at the local dealership.i was informed that the rust had not perforated the frame and that it would be treated to prevent further rusting. When i picked up the truck at the dealership the associate advised me that the recall was done and that a full safety inspection was completed which revealed no other problems.when i returned home i looked under the truck to inspect the frame and noticed that both sway bar links had corroded and broken off .i also subsequently took the vehicle to an alignment shop because i noticed the steering wheel was not straight and was told by the shop that the truck could not be aligned.i was told that the vehicle was very dangerous to drive and to bring it to the dealership immediately which i did.the dealership service department discovered that the steering shaft coupling was so corroded that they needed to replace it and do a wheel alignment.i am concerned that this may become a common safety issue with the tundra which seems susceptible to excessive rusting and am requesting that this issue is investigatedan a recall issued if necessary.
My front ( passenger ) right wheel assembly rusted away from frame.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that upon taking his vehicle to heritage toyota (1620 shelburne rd, south burlington, vt 05403) for nhtsa campaign number: 19v741000 (air bags) repair, the service technician informed him that severe corrosion had formed on the top of the vehicle's undercarriage. The contact was shown the corrosion damage and noticed that holes and missing parts were under the subframe. The contact stated that in 2014, a special coating was placed on the undercarriage to prevent corrosion however, the coating failed to prevent the rust condition. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving the spare tire fell off of the truck due to a badly rusted spare tire wench, as i looked under the truck to see if their was any other damage i noticed a lot of rust on the frame. Most notably around the suspension.
Excessive rust throughout underbody and drive train components. Porous, rusted through differential now leaking oil. Rust issues started while vehicle still under 3/36 warranty. Belt tensioner bracket, bracket mount and ball joints at 33,921 miles, sway bar linkages rusted through at 45,168 miles. Both issued repaired as warranty matters. Toyota claims current problem not covered but admits defective material and offers to provide replacement parts only, requiring estimated $770 to complete the repair. Have initiated complaint with toyota, file number available upon request.
Main frame support front of vehicle ; wholes have rusted through. Supports engine!
The contact owns 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle swerved to the right and the driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who inspected the failure and advised the contact that the upper and lower ball joints snapped, causing the tires to collapse inward and under the vehicle. In addition, the front axle was found to be fractured.the mechanic replaced the lower ball joints, control arm and the axle.the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was included in and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v01300 (suspension:front: control arm: lower ball joint). The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 263,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While the contact was inspecting the rear suspension of the vehicle, he noticed that the subframe, suspension support, and spare tire enclosure were extremely corroded. The contact also stated that the spare tire had separated from the vehicle. The contact was unaware as to when the spare tire detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected in 2015 at mccarthy toyota of sedalia (3110 w broadway blvd, sedalia, mo 65301, (660) 826-5400) per a manufacturer communications regarding frame rust. At that time, the vehicle did not have excessive corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Front suspension stabilizer bar rusted off of frame, resulting in large, structurally compromising hole in the welding location on the frame. When turning into my driveway i heard the stabilizer bar detach from the frame.the driveway is modestly sloped which caused my left wheel suspension to flex as it would in any ordinary driving conditions. Upon inspection of the frame, i noticed that the detachment resulted in a small hole.upon cleaning up the effected area, however, i noticed a massive hole in the frame.little did i realize that i had been driving on a completely unsafe vehicle this whole time.toyota has a recall in place for these exact same components for 2000 -2003 toyota tundras.why isn't there a recall in place for these? they are the same parts.the first two photos are before wire brushing the area.the last two are from after brushing them.
Rear end failure due to rust problem known to toyota.they replaced frame with no consideration for safety of passengers.drive train locked up while driving down highway.found bell housing on rear end rusted through allowing fluid to run out! dangerous. Toyota should take responsibility for bad product! welded bell housing, cannot repair.please help!!!! almost caused wreck!cars swerved to avoid colision.
Whiledrinving at speed of 55 mph on avenue thewhole tire felloff , cutiin brake hose and tire got trap under neath .
Original owners of a 2004 tundra double cab 4wd, purchased new.within 3 years, the wheels began to corrode. Report wheel corrosion to toyota, they reply nothing they can do. In 2007, with 25k miles, truck was recalled and had ball jt replaced. At 60k miles, parking brake mechanism was frozen (corroded) at the rear wheels.at approximately 90k miles, front suspension left side vertical link fractured.replaced link on both sides, and right side had deteriorated and failure was imminent.wheel backing plates on all 4 wheels began corroding.rear bumper and support bracketsbegan to corrode at 90k miles.november of 2014, vehicle is recalled for inspection of frame.toyota determines it did not need replacing, and spray some type of coating on the frame. In october of 2019, at 140k miles, one of the two fuel tank straps fails due to corrosion, fuel tank suspended by one strap until discovered.july of 2020, discover rear axle differential cover leaking due to severe corrosion of the axle metal.attempt to trade in vehicle at toyota in oct of 2020, and they provide a value less than book value due to corrosion, and state they are taking a risk as the vehicle may not pass inspection.call toyota customer service to ask for assistance or discount to purchase a new truck, as we had no intention of selling the truck we have cared for for 16 yrs, with only 150k miles, and now with a bad axle must buy another truck asap in 2020.the truck was not a daily driver, was not driven for a work commute. It is an extra vehicle, our "new" dependable vehicle for family trips, vacations, college, etc.., and the condition and care is obvious in the photos.i would not expect toyota to buy back the vehicle, but some assistance could be provided to the owners forced to purchase another truck prematurely.our truck never trailered or launched a boat.rarely driven in snow.
Noticed last week the frame of my truck was rotting on my driveway! upon further inspection i discover large holes completely through my box frame. After cleaning out almost 5lbs of rotted frame i can no longer put my family and friends in this vehicle. That would make me irresponsible and negligent like the manufacturer! i purchased this vehicle in jan 2015 when it only appeared to be a surface rust issue. Recieved notice of the limited service campaign the month after it was over so toyota refused to even inspect it. Now this year i have holes you can put your hand through and toyota still refuses the frame is bad. In the limited service campaign toyota says "the condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust". How could this be s voluntary limited service campaign and not a mandatory safety recall?? sounds like a loophole created by design!
Frame rot and rust. The gas tank fell out from under the truck while driving down the road (city street), the brackets holding the tank completely rusted in two. This happen after the frame protect spray was applied to the truck by the dealer 2 years ago. The frame is a mess, i'm worried about driving this truck because of it but i also can't trade it in because no one wants it. I'm happy to send pictures if needed.
I got a recall notice on my vehicle a few months back about airbags so i looked it up on this site and it says i have no recalls on my vehicle the airbag light has been on since i've got the truck but i thought it was a electrical issue but now after receiving the recall notice and reading the recall it really has me worried for the safety of me my wife and my children i would really like some information on the airbag recall and the suspension recallmy vehicle has a lot of the same issues as the recall points out
*the rear differential and brake housing left and right are rotting from the outside.large parts of the differential housing are already missing!*the front transfer case and transmission are perfect!*the entire rear trans-axle is rotting from the outside.*the emergency brake adjustment turnbuckle is rotting.*structural mounts for the emergency brake are rotted.*the steel in the frame and most factory welds are de-laminating.*brackets holding the brake line and junctions are rotting.*capture plate and hardware holding spare tire in place are rotted.i will need a cutting torch to remove the spare tire.i have excellent photos to send.respectfully,
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving 65 mph, the steering became difficult to operate. The contact stated that the front driver side suspension fractured, which caused the wheel to buckle under the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lower ball joint loosened, which caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle dropped to the left twice. During the second drop, the contact noticed that metal to metal was rubbing on the lower ball joint. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed that the lower control arm was resting on the wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball joint separated and damaged the front suspension and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact took the vehicle to creek side auto mechanic shop for inspection where the technician found severe corrosion. Toyota of grand rapids was contacted and referred the contact to toyota usa. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.updated 08/29/17*lj
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the upper rod barring fractured unexpectedly.the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired.the failure mileage was 131,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the front driver side tire detached from the vehicle.the contact lost control of the vehicle and pulled to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer.the contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 05v225000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure mileage was 153,399.
Frame is badly rusted in many areas including where suspension and brake components mount. I am concerned a major failure could lead to injury to myself or a member of my family. I understand there was a recall for 2000-2003 tundras for the same issue but my 2004 was not included in the recall.
I took my 2004 toyota tundra to a local service center because i thought it needed shock absorbers.once on the lift we found the entire rear section was completely rusted out with several major parts just hanging from the frame.toyota claims they sent recalls in 2015 however i did not get them. I did receive a very recent recall for an air bag and front coil springs,within a week the truck was taken in for the recall. At no time was i informed of the dangerous issue of the rear suspension. I called toyota to discuss the matter and was told they would not do anything to correct the problems. I am very lucky i did not have an accident because the rear components could have failed at any time while i was driving. Toyota will not accept any responsibility and they were quite rude when we spoke.please inform me of any recourse i may have, the cost to repair my truck is in excess of $4,000.i am retired with a limited income and depend on my truck to pickup farm supplies at my home.i live in md and rely on the truck when it snows or the roads are icy.toyota clearly has a past of not taking responsibility, they knew or should have knownthe quality of the metal materials were inferior.they waited 11 years before they recalled some of their trucks. I do not wish to be rude however, i firmly believe toyota has no regard for the quality of their product or the problems associated with their poor engineering. It is my hope you can help me with this matter or direct me to someone if can help me.thank you for your consideration.[xxx] telephone [xxx]. If you will provide your address i will sent photos.sorry i do not know how to upload them to you. The date the truck was taken to the service center is 5/6/16, it is still there as it cannot be driven.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The front stabilizer bars broke at the top were the nuts thread on.
2004 toyota tundra taken in for service on 05/18/13. Well cared for vehicle and serviced faithfully at every interval.told by service manager that the frame has a hole in it.this is a known problem by toyota. Frame is very rusty and was part of a problem toyota had with a bad batch of metal used for frames.service manager could offer no relief for this problem and referred me to toyota customer care. Customer care complaint number [xxx]. Customer care advised they could do nothing about this and basically have a nice day. Service manager advised that i should be careful when going over bumps. What should be a 14 to 16 thousand dollar vehicle is now worth nothing. Shame on toyota for selling faulty and unsafe equipment. Accident waiting to happen.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving on freeway at approx. 50-55 mph, the front left side suddenly jolted downward, sparks and smoke were viewed by both side view and rear view mirrors, i slowly applied brakes thinking it was only a blow out but from the grinding metal against cement sound, i realized it was much worse than a blow out.when finally coming to a complete stop, i saw the whole wheel completely sheared from the front suspension, fortunately, the wheel lodged itself inside the wheel well and the running board on the driver side door. It could have easily gone underneath and caused the vehicle to flip over or even into other vehicle's on road. Fortunately, no one else or other vehicles were involved. After insurance company adjuster inspected they determined it to be totaled. I find this extremely upsetting, do i have any recourse? there could have easily been two fatalities. Please help!!! i believe after reviewing other incidents like this, there should have been some type of responsibility from toyota. I had no idea there were so many suspension issues with this vehicle... The insurance will not give me enough to offset the loss i incurred.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance when the mechanic pointed out the failure. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v013000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint).the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,571.
Our tundra had a frame recall and it was the dealers decision on whether or not to replace dram or just cover up with undercoating. We disagreed with the decision to undercoat as the deal was showing signs of extensive rust. Now, our frame is extremely dangerous to the point of falling away from the body. Just about all parts under the truck have now suffered as well. We have never had the truck launch a boat, gone off road, or any other dangerous activities. Basically a train station and dump run vehicle. I am terribly disappointed with toyota and their poor handling of the situation. Basically they told me that i would be responsible for the super expensive frame replacement; too bad. Engine, body, and interior are in great shape. I need help as i 1) cannot afford to pay for their mistake and 2) can't afford to replace this truck and it is vital for us. Just found out today that the frame is disintegrating quickly when we brought car to shop for a steering issue which we now find out was caused by excessive rust. Thank you
My 2004 toyota tundra limited, purchased in 2004 directly from toyota dealership for 39000 dollars has an extremely rusty frame.the steel peels away in layers at the welds.the proliferation can be described as "layers of a biscuit flaking a part."the dealership pounded on the frame with a tool and said that it did not fail the "toyota frame tool" test and since the vehicle is a 2004 they would not do anything about it until it fails or becomes part of a recall.i haul a travel trailer with my family and i feel that it is extremely unsafe.how can a 7.8 year old truck rot out this quickly?there has a to be an issue here that toyota is not willing to acknowledge. Please advise.
The entire frame and under side of the truck to include brackets, cables, fittings, and exhaust are so rusted and flaking off that i'm concerned that the truck may break apart driving down the road. I bought the truck used from lowe toyota in warner robins, ga and had no idea that the truck was a rusted out disaster waiting for a place to happen !!
I recently noticed a leak under the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the differential was found to be rusted right through and leaking. I examined the frame as well and noticed severe rusting in various places on the frame. I never received a notice of recall on the frame. Apparently there is not only frame damage to many tundras, but also to necessary working parts. I have never had an axle rot out on any of my cars and because of the inability to simply repair a seal, the entire axle will need replacing? seems a bit extreme. I like the tundra and will base my decision to remain a customer on how i'm treated in the recall appointment.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the front passenger's side tire dislodged from the vehicle. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the upper ball joint, the lower ball joint, the control arm, the abs speed sensor, and rt front brake line leading system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v013000 (suspension) and 05v225000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,360. Djr
Brought my truck in for an oil change.i was called at work by my garage, they told me the truck was unsafe to drive due to several holes and cracks in the frame due to severe rust.i brought the truck to the dealer i purchased it from and they agreed that the truck was not drivable.toyota has said the 04 model is not part of the recall, and i appear to be in limbo.it has been 3 weeks and this issue is still unresolved.the only certainty is that the truck will need many new frame components for it to be road worthy again.
All my front suspension components failed. I noticed that the frame had rusted through near the front wheel passenger side and has buckled and shifted as a result. My upper and lower ball joints and cv axle were damaged while my truck was in motion turning into the safeway gas station chester md. February 9 of this yearwhen the suspension failed to support the truck. The passenger side ball joint and cv axle were damaged. Tie rods and sway bar stabilizers were all worn and broken as well.
My vehicle needs an alignment. I was told by the toyota dealership that the frame on my vehicle is rusted and needs to be replaced. Toyota tundras do have a recall for the rusted frame but my vehicle isn't part of this recall since its 3 months newer. I was told by the toyota service rep at the dealership that my vehicle is unsafe to drive. I contacted toyota and they claim that they cannot do anything about this.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was severely corroded and affected the power train, rear end, wheel, axle and belt housing. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: pe09049 (fuel system, gasoline , service brakes, hydraulic , structure , tires) and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the lower front ball joint separated from the knuckle and caused him to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was not diagnosed. The dealer stated that the vehicle already was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 189,000.
Massive generalized rust under vehicle.this is affecting the frame, suspension, all lines, exhaust, all metal fittings, wheels, brakes, spare tire.my mechanic does not know how to proceed and suggested we no longer drive this vehicle.toyota dealer said this is not included in the rust recall which is in effect for tundra trucks exactly like this one , but off by a couple months by manufacturing date.our toyota dealer did not have a suggestion or answer for how to fix this, other than to ask if we were interested in buying a new car.we bought this truck new and have taken excellent care of it.the inside and upper body looks new.
2004 toyota tundra worse than 2003 for metal fatigue.front of rear differential is flaking apart.tension adjuster for emergency brake is disintegrating.adjustment bolts are seized.spare tire attachment is flaking apart.please help.
I went over a speed bump in a parking lot and the front drivers side wheel fell off and was wedged under the fender.the mechanic and tow truck drive said that the lower ball joint failed.
Frame recall- my 2004 tundra was recalled for the frame rusting out. Toyota deemed that a new frame was not needed and did the crc treatment which is absolute junk and only causes the frame to rust even worse. I want a new frame installed by toyata and any other rusty part- all should be replaced free of charge
Had truck in for oil change whole frame, drive shaft parking brake cable is rusting through.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 05v254000 (air bags), 07v013000 ( suspension), and 15v286000 (air bags); however,the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Severe frame rot. Rust has eaten a hole through the frame. Has been deemed unsafe to drive. Has failed a frame check by atleast one toyota dealership.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the front passenger wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), but they would not repair the damages. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.
I had the dealer take my truck in for the frame recall. I asked for them to replace the frame because i was not comfortable with how they were handling it. Per the service record they filled in perforations and ā€œundercoated. I did not believe that filling in existing perforations was the safest way to handle this. After brining the truck to a shop to check the steeringwe were told that they wouldnā€™t even put it up on a lift. The steering issue was that the rack and pinion steering was literally falling out due to the rusted frame. We drove this vehicle home and parked it. About a week later the spare tire fell out right onto our driveway. Needless to say, i am certain there are many more toyota trucks out there ready to fall apart on the road. We contacted toyota corporate several times to try to rectify this mishandling of our recall. We called and sent certified letters. We asked to share the cost of a new frame and they said no. We then had the truck towed to a shop who could do the work. They ordered a frame from toyota only to be contacted 2 months later saying that the frame was discontinued and they wouldnā€™t be sending it after all (we were willing to pay fir the frame and install because we had a useless and unsafe vehicle. We finally found a shop over an hour away who could rebuild/fabricate the frame and replace the fallen out steering etc. We had that truck towed about 60 miles away to have this work completed. This mishandling of the recall by toyota and their lack of customer care cost me a whopping $17,000!again, unsafe tundras out there for sure. Please adviseā€¦this is the 2nd time iā€™ve filled out this form and never heard anything. Thank you in advance. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Frame rotted through. Dealer stated( approx) 75 percent of frame where swaybar was welded to frame is gone..swaybar is rotted off passenger side frame. Advised not to drive anymore.took to dealer as requested by toyota motor corporation. They took pictures and sent them to toyota representative.
Frame of the truck is completely rusted.the upper arm bolts are not able to be connected to the frame as the frame is completely rusted. The rest of the frame is being evaluated at this time. Called toyota and they say that the this truck is not part of the re-call, but they will not do anything until the national highway transportation tells them they have to do extend the recall into other years of the tundras.as of right now it only includes the 2007-2008 trucks.
My frame has rusted to the point it broke,i believe it falls under the 1st generation frame as the 2003 models.i went for an inspection and it failed due to frame
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. It was taken to a dealer for a front end alignment and the mechanic indicated that thesway bar fractured from the frame. In addition, the mechanic stated that there was extensive rust on the sway bar and frame. The dealer indicated that the sway bar and the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that there was no recall to address the repair. The failure mileage was not available.
Excessive rust on frame, under body, and suspension. Rear axle / differential has large flaking rust so bad that it will not hold lubricant. Filed complaint with toyota on 11/13/2013 and was given a case # and turned in photos at local toyota dealer in early december 2013. Contacted toyota in january 2014 and was told that a recall was going to be issued but it would cover frame only and no other components would be covered for rust. I personally took it upon myself not to drive this vehicle because i feel it is unsafe and not road worthy due to rust. I also feel that a company that i had a lot of respect for because of their reputation for quality and safety has let me down. Vehicle has been parked since 11/13/2013 and will not be driven until properly repaired or replaced.
My vehicle has major frame damage. There are large holes near the front crossmembers on both sides. I was told by toyota that the frame had been sprayed several years earlier. However, the frame has continued to rust severely and the coating has completely flaked off. The representative i spoke to stated thatwas the only resolution, and that nothing can be done. My case is not the only one. Even the dealer located near me states that this is a well known issue. Several years received new or repaired frames for the same issue. How can it be, that the same generation vehicle one year later is not eligible? my child rode countless times in that vehicle. What if something had happened?
The frame of the vehicle is severely rusted with large holes present. This vehicle is unsafe to drive as it puts myself and others in grave danger. Toyota has to fix this problem or deaths are a potential.
Catalytic converter failed at 55,023 miles and was replaced under warranty. The same catalytic converter failed again at 110,000 miles and when i went to a dealer was told that it wasn't under warranty and that i would have to pay $1200.00 for the part alone and labor would be extra.i also told the dealer that the high rear brake light housing was melting from the heat of the lights. They did nothing.the frame is rusting badly and is becoming a safety hazard. I called toyota customer service and they said there was no recall for any of these items and there was nothing they could do."adaptive equipment" is listed as a choice under "affected parts". How about explaining exactly what is the definition of "adaptive equipment"?
Purchased vehicle from private party. Previous owner informed us of frame recall preformed on vehicle 3/2014 stating toyota sprayed frame with rust inhibitor,he complained that he wasn't satisfied with the results. Frame is now unsafe. Reinspected by toyota 8/2019, frame is unsafe but the recall has ended. Vehicle has 133,000 miles and is useless. Toyota put a bandaid on the issue and called it fixed.
Frame rusted, crack and holes are larger than 7/16 inch through right front inside behind motor mount. Vehicle is stationary, parked after toyota employee verbally stated unsafe for road trip but could be used around town. 11/11/17 sparks toyota frame recall, corrosion resistant compound applied by bristol toyota on 11/2014, after bringing it in for recall of frame replacement.contacted toyota corporate 9/20/2017 and they stated they could do nothing for me, contact nhtsa for safety issues.
During the course of routine service at independent garage mechanic pointed out three major components with severe corrosion issues that need to be addressed immediately:1) frame severely rotted by rust, a perforation was identified on front driver's side2) rear axle body severely corroded by rust, not leaking yet but likely will soon 3) power steering rack severely rotted by rust on passenger side, not leaking yet but likely will soon, described by mechanic as "tender" failure of any of these items could cause an accident leading to serious injury.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that oil was leaking from under the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic stated that the rear differential house exhibited excessive rust. The mechanic also advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the excessive rust issue however, the manufacturer provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Noticed that vehicle was pulling to left.check alignment ok.noticed that sway bar link had snapped due to corrosion.replaced with toyota part and condition corrected.
I am disabled and i keep receiving recall notices about airbags, and frame recalls from toyota, but the local dealers tell me that they do not have the parts to fix them. I am unable to carry anyone in the passenger seat because of safety advisories and this is affecting the value of my vehicle, and risk of injury to myself and any passengers i may carry, and insurance coverage because of the recall notifications.i suffered diligently to pay for this vehicle and now i find it's an unsafe piece of junk that i cannot use.i really want this vehicle fixed or replaced with one that is not unsafe.
Driving at low speed on city street.front left wheel collapsed due to broken ball joint. All wheels had been replaced a couple of days prior by tire dealer. Vehicle had a recall in 2005 for ball joints which was completed at 75k miles on march, 2007. Current mileage is299,525 miles on that replacement. I do not think many owners keep vehicle for that number of miles. However vehicle is in good condition and potential seems to exist for bearing failure. I do not think that wheel replacement was the cause though something may have loosened during wheel installation. I did not file a police report or insurance claim. No other vehicle was involved.original recall number: 05v225000, may 17, 2005.
Left front ball joint on 2004 toyota tundra 4wd failed and pulled out of socket with no warning (e.g. Loose steering, noise, or vibration) at approx. 2 mph in parking lot. This caused the left axle to pull out and hit the ground damaging the splines. There was an earlier recall for this same problem and the recall service was performed by installing a "new" replacement ball joint in 2009. Luckily we had just exited a freeway traveling at 65 mph. Since there was no "accident" and no "comprehensive" damages, the auto insurance did not cover any of the $1,200 damage or $200 rental car expense.
Frame rusted through and dangerous to operate
Started hearing clunking noise in truck. Made appointment with ase certified mechanic and he asked us to come back to the shop. The structure of the frame that holds the rack and pinion steering and anti-sway bar mount was gone. Both of the tops of the frame of the cross member that goes under the engine was missing. The frame rail under the cab is separating. He advised that this condition was a massive safety issue and that i should contact toyota and advise them. I called a dealership in zanesville and they advised they could not help because it was not a recall and toyota gave me a case number and transferred me to someone else who told me they could not help me. He also got a second opinion from another individual who also said that this is a safety issue that should be addressed by the manufacturer. I have more photos and i now know i can not drive a truck that i spent $24,000 on june of 2019. I am glad i did not wreck my vehicle and hurt my family or anyone else because of this issue. Please help me repair my truck. When we purchased the vehicle the factory undercoating was still in tact and this was not visible underneath.
There is extensive corrosion damage to all metal fittings and metal fuel and hydraulic lines.the rear axle is severely corroded and leaking oil through the casting requiring replacement.there is a fuel line failure next to the exhaust manifold.the corrosion damage to the steering system fittings requires replacement of the rack assembly although the system operates properly.there is corrosion damage to many of the suspension connection points to the frame including rear springs.dealer deems the vehicle unsafe in it's current condition and recommends it be sold for salvage.there is little to no corrosion damage to the body that can be seen from a visual underside inspection and vehicle looks in excellent condition from the outside.vehicle was dealer maintained per the manufacturer's maintenance schedule.
My sister in law was driving southbound on u.s. Inter state 101. Front left suspension collapse, upper and lower ball joint completely detached from the vehicle, tire blew out on impact, the only thing that is holding the tire was the brake line.i called toyota on 8-16-12. The call center was out sources and the employee didn't speak english well. I have to explained several times about the incident. He gave me a case #12081161743 and say a case manager would call me within 24 hrs. Twenty minutes later i got a call from the call center. The employee say he will transfer me to a case manager because my case was urgent . A case manager ([xxx]) in california come on line and wanted me to explain everything to her. In the middle of explaining (the fourth time) she hung up on me. I called the call center and again. I have to explain everything again. This time they say they have no record of [xxx] in california and nobody was assigned to my case yet.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.while driving 65 mph, the front suspension failed and the passenger side front tire and rim detached from the vehicle.the vehicle is currently at the dealer.the cause of the suspension failure has not yet been diagnosed.the current and failure mileages were 69,000.
Rust all over the undertruck, even the catalytic converter is rusted.i was part of that recall and the dealer is going to spray the frame to stop the corrosion.can the corrosion process ends with the spraying?
Noticed extreme rust on frame and other metal parts flaking and falling off. Condition appears unsafe to drive.tr
Rear end leaking oil. Mechanic able to put finger through housing due to severe rusting. Entire rear end replaced under extended warranty i purchased. Entire frame rusted heavily. All welds severely rusted. Frame integrity gone. Front arm rusted so badly mechanic says it will not pass inspection in october, 2012. Front arm so rusted it is likely to collapse. Emergency brake not functioning due to heavy corrosion...advised to replace. Body immaculate. No rust anywhere but frame.
Toyota has issued recall notice ssc 70b for the tundra.i called several times attempting to schedule to haverecallrepairs performed. The response was that toyota had large back log and the partswere not available.the responsewas the same from toyota corporate.it will be weeks if not months until the parts will be available.in the mean time i must drive a vehicle with potentially defective parts.
At the service center i was advised that my truck had extensive frame rust. I contact local toyota dealership (wappingers dch) and service manager said it is know problem with this generation tundra. Toyota currently buying back 2000-2003, but my 2004 was not yet included. He advised that i wait to hear back. Contact toyota and was told maybe, but i needed to wait. I was also told that there was an inspection recall and frame repair option for this, but they did not have me on file as owner, so i was not contacted. I have owned this truck for 4 years and serviced it at a registered toyota dealer. They were not able to answer what happened and recommended that i wait. Now i can't pass inspection or drive my truck and i'm stuck.please advise.
6/13/13 vehicle did not pass inspection major frame perforation toyota performed limited frame replacement at their cost after much discussion . Not all severely rusted parts were replaced only the major assembly mounting piece items that were disassembled and couldn't be reused were replaced. No sub pieces of the major assembly were replaced. If the were rusted they were reinstalled. 8/4/14 vehicle did not pass inspection major rust failure deformation and leaking of steering rack housing that was severely rusted and not replaced when frame was replaced. Rack was replaced by owner at owners expense. 4/15/15 rear differential housing rust thru and housing failure. Housing was severely corroded when frame was replaced. Owner was informed it was not part of the frame replacement . Toyota does not have any recall bulletin issued despite the numerous complaints found on the internet. Replacement will be at owners expense. Brake backing plates and axle mounting hardware that were severely corroded when frame was replaced are not salvageable and will require replacement as well in order to replace the rear axle housing.
Frame rusted through unsafe to drive.received very first letter in july about a recall.it is september 21, 2015 and the recall ended august 31, 2015.
Excessive rust on sub-frame of vehicle; frontal sub-frame completely rusted out on vehicle with no apparent body rust; garaged throughout its history; and with less than 100k miles; rear frame rusted
After a scheduled oil change the mechanic suggested i take my truck to a toyota dealer to check out the undercarriage rust.when to massey toyota, white oak, pa . They said i need to deal with it but it would cost several hundreds of dollars because toyota doesn't have a recall on 2004. I've talked to other tundra owner with the same problems. When is toyota going to acknowledge this manufacturing problem as you did previous models? i currently own two toyota's: tundra and camry.
I took my truck to the toyota dealer because of a noise in the front end. It turns out the frame at the attachment points for the stabilization bar was badly rusted. There are rust holes in the frame and the attachment point on the left side had rusted free of the frame and the other side is not to far behind. Toyota has a history of rusted frames but according to the vin number it is not part of the current recalls. I was told sorry we can't fix it. This is not right!!!! can you help.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a cracking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle suddenly dropped to the ground and the contact was unable to control the vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop independently and was towed to the contacts home. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the front, driver side upper and lower ball joints were broken and caused the wheel to detach from the vehicle. The failure caused damage to the brake lines, abs lines, lower control arms, drive shaft and control arm shaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.while driving, the contact stated that the lower front control arm broke on both the passenger and drivers side of the vehicle.the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not assist the contact with the failure.the failure was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.
My 2004 toyota tundra double cab has an excessive amount of rust on the undercarriage. Because of this rust, the camber bolts cannot be removed to properly align the vehicle. I have been told that they will have to use heat to remove them, along with a lot of force, and in turn may do frame damage in the process. I have been quoted by my dealer $5,200 to fix the problem which initially started with a small shimmy in the steering wheel which grew into a big shimmy especially while towing. That quote does not include any possible charged from the body shop if damage to the frame should occur. I do not have $5,200 so i ended up with a new set of tires andhalf of an alignment because the camber bolts were not able to be removed. Here i am months later and my new tires are so bald on the front that i am actually seeing the tread showing through. I have always loved my tundra, but all of this rust on the frame and undercarriage is very concerning regarding the longevity of my vehicle. I was told that toyotas last forever. At this point i feel that my truck is dangerous to even drive but it is my only vehicle. I have owned and maintained many vehicles and never had rust issues like this, nor have i ever been faced with such a costly repair on a not so old vehicle. I am stuck in a bad place and just don't know where to go or what to do. I desperately need my truck. Without it i lose my source of transportation as well as my ability to earn a living. I just simply cannot afford... Meaning i just do not have this kind of money to bring my truck back to health. All of this stress and frustration is a result of this excessive rust. Included in the estimate is remove and replace camber bolts $1,957 --- steering rack boots 400.00 alignment 90.00---- driveshaft assembly $2,003---- rear u-joint $433.00---- differential fluid $330.00it does not include any possible damage to the frame/body in their attempt to remove the camber bolts or another brand new set of tires.
I have a 2004 toyota tundra four wheel drive. I have increased steering effort in the steering and my tires have excessive wear on the outside. The tires have no thread on the outside. I only have a little over 18,000 miles on it. I have had it aligned and it hasn't done any good. I have taken it to the dealership as well as written toyota themselves. The toyota corporation said that there is a recall. The dealership itself said that it is not part of the recall on the ball joints and lower suspension. They want do anything about it.
2004 toyota tundra double cab sr5 with 54000 miles- front swaybar links breaking.i just brought my truck into the dealership for an oil change and both front sway bar links are broken.looking on a couple of sites, this appears to be a common problem.the truck is factory original and is a personal vehicle, not used for off road travel.
I had two auto repair shops tell me that my ball joints were badi went to haddad toyota to have them checked haddad toyota told me there was nothing wrong with the ball joints.i then proceeded to have new tires put on because of excessive wear at the time the tire store said you have to replace your vball jointsso at a cost of 500 dollars i had them replacedwhen the first recall came out after i had the joints replace i sent al,l the information to toyota for refund of my money. They said because i had the replacement done by someone other than toyota i could not get my money .is there any way i can recover the money i spent after toyota denied there was anything wrong with the ball joints?
Vehicle was purchased on june 30, 2004.after only a few thousand miles, the front tire began to wear excessively on the outside edge, and the vehicle pulled hard to the right.the dealer replaced the front tires and aligned the end at around 4k miles.the wear continued, and now at 18k, the tires are worn out.the vehicle still pulls to the right, and the dealer states that no additional front end alignments or tires will be replaced under warranty.
Dt:the front end shimmied and the outside of the frnt tire began to wear.the dealer did wheel balance and alignment bu the shimmying continued when driving slow.had the vehicle to the dealer at least 3 times but the deale r could not find anything wrong with it. The ball joint recall did not include the consumer's vehicle.the vehicle was taken to the dealer the first time on aug ust 13, 2004.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the front driver side wheel detached without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Lower control ball joint on both sides but on different dates of accident and there is a recall 05v-225 and ea04-024 police report dates 19 oct 2006 # 2006-11-038-04829 right side on left side police report3 nov 2006 #2006-11-038-05061
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.on july 31, 2006 the lower ball joints fell off the front passenger side while parking.a month later in september 2006the lower ball joints fell off the driver's side of the vehiclewith the tire while sitting at a stop sign.the lower ball joints were repaired, and the following year there was a safety recall for the lower ball joints.the contact would like to be reimbursed for the safety repairs.the contact mailed allof the necessary information to be reimbursed in october 2006 to the manufacturer and received no response to date.
- the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.the contact received a recall 7v013000 on march 15, 2007concerningthe lower ball joints. The dealer stated that the partswere not available, and they couldnot estimate when they could perform the repairs.however, they added his name to the waiting list.this was the only dealer in the area. The current and failure mileage were 51,140. There had been no failures to date.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph in the city, a noise was heard and the right front wheel dropped.the vehicle was unable to move off the road and was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the right front lower ball joint fractured.the repair shop replaced both front upper and lower ball joints and the front right tire.the dealer was notified.updated 11/20/2006 -the consumer contacted the manufacturer but the provided no assistance.there was a recall for the ball joint but the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall.
We received a notice for recall for all toyota tundras between the year 2002 to 2004 because of front suspension lower ball joint (ssc50j). Because of the recall, we made an appointment and went to the service location given in the notice. The appointments for both were made and using our vin number told us that both our trucks don't need servicing and so dismissed both, in florida and new york. On friday, my husband wasdriving the truck in new york and was about to enter a major highway when the tire fell out. We are inclined to believe that it was the result of a defective part put in by the manufacturer. Because my husband was driving, he was able to safely steer away from a major collision. Basically we were very lucky this time. Imagine if it were someone, myself included, with less experience who happened to be driving, or if my husband had already entered the highway. Anyway we towed the truck to our personal service mechanic, who charged us $70 for the tow. The mechanic told us the front ball joint came out and so the tire came off. The tire wing and the line was damaged due to the incident. Fortunately, that was all. The notice gave a phone number, 888.270.9371, which we called. When we gave them our vin number, they told us that our trucks were not included for service per the recall, so they will not service our trucks. So far, our truck in florida did not have the same accident, but i am very uneasy, especially because i am the one that uses the truck in florida and since we purchased the two trucks at the same time. As of now, the damaged truck is being held at the mechanic's until we can have our trucks serviced. Otherwise, we will have to pay over $1000/ per truck to fix the problem, in which case we feel it is only right to be fully reimbursed for those services.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 5 mph on normal city road the front suspension ball joint fractured causing the right wheel to separate.prior to the incident, there was a noise while making turns.the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the ball joints were replaced. Two month later the left ball joint failed with the left wheel separation. During this incident, the vehicle was also traveling at low speeds.there was a recall # 05v225000 regarding the ball joints. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. The manufacturer was alerted.updated 11/21/06.
Dt*: the contact stated, the steering began to fail while traveling at 65 mph., in dry, clear conditions on the freeway. The vehicle was pulled off to the side of the highway and slowed to 15 mph. While attempting to stopthe front left wheel fell off dislocating the axle. When towed to the service dealer, the mechanic identified the lower front ball joint had fractured and the upper ball joint had been damaged. The manufacturer was contacted. Updated 05/21/07
The contact owns 2004 toyota tundra.the contact stated that he heard a noise while driving 45 mph and suspected failure with the lower ball joint.the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the ball joint was replaced at the contact's expense.also, the dealerstated thatthe contact would have to pay for the tires, battery, and power steering fluid flush.he stated that he should not have to pay for these expenses because the vehicle was included in the recall.the manufacturer stated that thisvehicle was included in the rcall and would mail him the notice.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.left message 10/16/2007 . *lj
Over three months ago, i called david maus toyota in sanford to get the lower ball joints on my 2004 toyota tundra per recall ssc 70b.i was told it would take six to eight weeks for the parts to come in and they would call me when it did.i have not heard from them yet and they have not returned my phone calls.the front end of my truck is acting un-stable at this time and i fear that i might get into an accident if i continue to drive it in this condition.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions and prior to making sharp turns, there was a noise coming from underneath the vehicle.also, after making sharp turns, there was difficulty in the return movement of the steering wheel.this defect was of a permanent nature.during all turns, the vehicle pulled to the median or to the direction of how it was being turned.there was no warning signals prior to the incident.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the front lower ball joints were worn.the vehicle was not repaired under nhtsa recall #05v225000 regarding suspension:front:control arm: lower ball joint.the manufacturer was not alerted.updated 01/10/07.
Ball joint recall for 2004 toyota tundras 4x4.my truck has bad ball jointstoyota says it is normal wear and tear after i got recall notice. Help.
We have a toyota tundra a 2004, my husband said it was steering like something was catching he took it to a repair shop they could not find anything wrong, so we picked it up that same day, took it on a trip,on our way back going 70 mph on the highway it felt like the whole front drivers side of our truck fell off, it was a terrible terrifying jolt my husband knew that we had lost the tire and rim sparks were flying everywhere as we were sliding down the highway on the axel, luckily we were ona straight away with no traffic but one vehicle behind us.the friction slowed the truck down, we pulled it off the highway, we were surprised to see that the ball joint had collapsed and the tire and wheel were folded under the truck so that the truck was actually sliding down the highway on this tire and wheel, the sheriff said he had never seen anything quite like it. We called the toyota dealer to see if there had been a recall that we had missed they said no recall on that vin number.after checking on the internet we found that they do have thisproblem on the 2004 tundra's but ours was not part of the recall. Toyota is saying that it is not there fault or problem. Our truck is only 2 years old, with 52,000 miles. Before the ball joint collapsed we were coming down a mountain pass with a lot of curves if it had of happened then our outcome would have been much worse.we were lucky to come away with only sore muscles.the cost of repairs is going to be over $6,000 dollars.i don't even want to get back in that truck, i don't feel safe to ride in it.how can you sell something that you know is not safe.i am very upset that toyota takes the stand that it is not their responsibility.we had faith in the toyota brand.not anymore.toyota's bottom line is money.they don't care about safety.who wants to buy our defective truck, any takers?who wants to put their family at risk?if you do, buy a toyota.
There was no event leading up to failure. This was totally unsuspected.the failure i experience in my 2004 toyota tundra occurred as i was turning from a small street to a major street. As i was making this turn, the driver's side wheeled separated from the ball joint causing me to lose control of the vehicle. As i lost control of the vehicle the tire became lodged in the wheel well causing my driver's side door to become jammed. I was not able to exit the vehicle using this door. As of now, the truck is still in the parking lot at the dealer being held up by a wood block. I was told by the repair department that the parts will not be in for a few weeks. Toyota corp has not yet confirmed or denied responsibility, although i was given a case number for my claim.i was able to obtain a loaner vehicle from the dealership at no cost to me (yet), but it was like pulling teeth!!!
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to make a right hand turn at 15 mph the lower ball joint fractured and bent the driveshaft and front fender.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.the insurance agency notified the contact there was a recall.nhtsa recall # 05v225000 regarding the suspension front control arm lower ball joint.the dealership determined this vehiclewas not included in the recall due to the vin. The manufacturer was contacted.updated on 05/30/2006.
Failure of lower ball joint on right side caused loss of control after wheel fell under vehicle, 4 weeks later left ball joint failed causing loss of control after wheel fell under vehicle. Both had to be replaced. Manufacturer states that this year vehicle is not under a recall and has no problem.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint).he immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired.the dealer stated that it would take three months to get repaired because the parts were on back order.it has now been nine months and the dealer will not return his phone calls.he attempted to file a complaint with the manufacturer, but they gave him an incorrect telephone number.he stated that the vehicle vibrates terribly when the brakes are applied.there had been no failure to date.the current mileage was 34,600.
I received a recall notice for my 2004 toyota tundra for the front ball joints.i have called 3 times and each time my name is supposedly placed on a list to call as soon as the part arrives. Well, 90 days later i haven't heard from anyone.i called my local dealer today and was told my information would have to be taken down and they would call when the part arrived, i escalated and spoke to the manager to said the part was in but it could only be installed on 7/25/07, no other day of the week would work since his staff is going back to school? i guess they just expect me to quit my job in an effort to have this problem fixed.i also escalated this issue to the manager of service department at lake norman dealership where truck was purchased.they kept transferring me to service dept then to parts, after about 30 minutes, i asked if they would even honor the recall notice and they said yes, but i have to be transferred again, no one ever answered.i have been dealing with this way to long and do not understand why toyota will not stand behind their products, i didn't do anything to the vehicle and this wasn't my fault, i wish someone could help!i do not trust any of the dealers i have spoke to at this point because i feel like they are all lying to me and trying to get out of repairing my truck.
2004 toyota tundra recall for front ball joints--2006 received notice and took to dealer in bozeman, mt to check...we were told our truck wasn't part of recall....months later, received another notice...called and emailed dealer, but they did not return calls or emails.october 2007 front passenger wheel "broke" while driving and we wrecked.dealer in laramie, wy stated that "yes, your truck was part of the recall and this was due to front ball joint failure."luckily we were only driving 10mph, but if we had been driving on interstate, we would have rolled.
Dt: the contactreceivednhtsa recall campaign 05v225000 concerning the lower ball joint. This vehicle has the sameproblemsas indicated in the recall.according to the dealer and manufacturer this vehicle was not includedin the recalldue to vin. Although the lower ball joints failedthe vehicle had not beenrepaired.update 2/21/2006 -the consumer was driving when the right lower ball joint failed without warning.as a result the front right tire separated from the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact viewed a recall notice for the lower ball joints on the internet.the dealer advised the contact they were waiting on a recall notification from the corporate office.thecontactwas having problems maintaining control of the vehicle while driving.the current and failure mileage was 100,000.the dealer diagnosed the failure as the power steering pump and replaced it at cost to thecontact. Two to three weeks ago the dealer diagnosed the lower ball joints, and advised the contact that they were operating normally. On 2/19/07,while driving 25 mph the driverlost control of the vehicle and crossed the center line, hitting a wooden post.there was damage to the fender, the hood and the tire.the driver was unable to open the door.there were no prior warning light indicators.there were no injuries ,and the road conditions were dry.the vehicle was towed to a toyota dealer.the mechanic advised the contactthat they received notification of the lower ball joint recall and that thevehicle was a part of the recall.the contact has the invoice from the power steering replacement.
-the contact called regarding the2002 toyota tundra.the contact received a recall notice for the lower ball joints.the lower ball joints were replaced. The contact stated that approximately 6 weeks later he was traveling at 30 mph, when something came loose on the driver'ssideand the vehicle started to wobble.the contact lost control and struck another vehicle.there was damage to the driver'sside front end.the air bags did not deploy.the failure mileage was 80,000.there were no injuries.there was no police report takenthe contact had pictures of the vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the driver side front tire dislocated from the vehicle.after being towed to the dealership, it was determined the lower ball joint was fractured.there was a nhtsa recall, #05v225000, regarding the lower ball joint, but the vehicle was not included due to the vin.updated 11/30/06.
While driving my 2004 toyota tundra at approximately 55 miles per hour, on a state highway, the right front wheel suddenly came off. The lower ball joint had failed. Vehicle has 27,000 miles. According to toyota company my vehicle was not included in the 2005 recall since its serial number was "outside the series of numbers recalled.".
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.on may 21, 2007, the contact received safety recall # 07v013000 for the lower ball joints.he called the dealer and he was told that they did not have any parts in the united states to perform the repair.the engine size was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 13,800.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 5 mph, the front lower control arm had fractured off.there was a recall (05v225000) regarding the lower control arm, but the manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
Dt:2004 toyota tundra.the consumer stated the lower ball jointon the front passenger'sside separated and the tire fell off. The consumer found recall, 05v225000, but his vehicle was not included.this happened on august 31, 2005.the consumer noticed the steering felt funny, like there was low air pressure in the tire.the vehicle was towed to a dealership, and they wouldnot cover the repairs.the whole front end was damaged; it pulled out ofthe axle from the 4 wheel drive.it bent the under carriage, the fender, tie rod ends and steering.also, it ruined the tire. Consumer stated the vehicle was going between 30-35 mph and he was able to keep it on the road.there was no crash.
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling less than 10 mph, the driver's side front end collapsed to the ground.the vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the lower ball joint fractured.there was minor damage to the body as a result.there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v225000, regarding the lower ball joint; however, it is not included in the recall.updated 6/12/2006 -
I received a notice from toyota that the front suspension lower ball joint on my 2004 tundra was being recalled. The noticed stated that i should contact my local toyota dealer to schedule service to replace this part. When i called i was told that they were out of the parts and would not get more until about 10 days later. After waiting 10 days, i then emailed the service department at my local dealership through their website requesting that they schedule an appointment for me. I have not heard back from them two weeks later despite their claim that they will try to respond to each inquiry within 24 hours.
This is a second compliant.the first compliant did not have the correct home address.the p.o. Box is my mailing address.on 2/24/06 antioch toyota delivered a 2004 toyota tundra to my home.the first compliant number is #10169458 most of the info is the same accept the address to where the car is located.the suspension:front control arm lower ball joint broke and the axle on my truck snapped and broke.the truck was towed to almaden toyota in san jose ca and that is where it is now. I called toyota and they told me today that this truck was not one that was recalled according to their records, but they will have someone come out and inspect the truck.how did it break if the part was not bad?the recall does not list vin numbers that are affected by this recall, only model names:2004 toyota tundra and my truck is a 4dr double cab limited rwd sb (4.7l 8 cyl 4a).it seems to me they are trying to get out of repairing/replacing my truck when the axle broke while driving it to work.
Front ball joint on driver'sside just collapsed and the axle came out and the wheel turned sideways at 45 mph,causing a 300' skid.
I was traveling north on sr 73 in california at approximately 65 mph.the right front lower ball joint on my 2004 toyota tundra snapped, which caused the right front wheel to fold under the frame of the vehicle.i lost control momentarily, but was able to regain control and guide the vehicle to the right shoulder.the ball joint failure also severed the brake lines, leaving me with no stopping ability.i resorted to the mechanical parking brake to stop my truck.my 2004 tundra was towed to longo toyota in el monte california where it sits.i have contacted the toyota corporate hq, but was told that my tundra was not included with the 775,000 other tundras that were recalled for faulty lower ball joints.as of this time, the defective parts are still on the vehicle at longo.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.the contact received recall # 07v013000 regarding suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joints. He took the vehicle to two toyota dealers, and was informed that it would be approximately two weeks before the necessary parts arrived.while driving 15 mph he lost control of the vehicle.the front passenger side of the vehicle lowered and the tire detached from the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to his residence, and hewas waiting to hear from the dealer.he stated that he will file a complaint with the manufacturer, and will contact his state's attorney general.the insurance company will not file a claim for the vehicle because of the recall.he will submit pictures, the police report, and other information along with the hard copy.the current mileage is 61,000, and the failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.the contact stated that he received recall notice # 05v225000 concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint.on april 20, 2007 the contact called the dealer, and they stated that the part should arrive within seven days.a week later the dealer stated that they did not know when the part would arrive.the contact stated that thiswas unacceptable ,and the wait timewas too long.no failures occurred at this present time.the current mileage is 12,000, and the failure mileage was unknown.updated 05/21/07
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. When the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver side tire disengaged from the vehicle without warning. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane.the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The police arrived at the scene. There were no injuries or damages. The contact experienced the identical failure with nhtsa campaign id number 05v225000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint). The failure and current mileages were 103,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the front driver wheel separated from the vehicle.it was towed off the road and to the dealer who determined the front lower ball joint needed to be replaced.there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v225000, regarding the front lower ball joint.the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.updated 12/18/2006 -
I received a safety recall notice on my 2004 toyota notice #ssc 70b front ball joints, i contacted the local toyota dealership where i purchased the vehicle, they have stated i must go on a waiting list as there are limited supplies of the replacment parts from toyota, 2-weeks later they are now telling me it may be "weeks and weeks" before parts are availible.my complaint is with toyota for not follow through on providing thier dealerships with these parts in a timely fashion, especially in this case where this is a critical repair.please feel free to contact me if further info is needed, and feel free to pressure-chew out toyota.thanks for your help.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. While driving52 mphthe frontpassenger wheel detached from the vehicle.he was able to safely stop the vehicle. The entire wheel assembly and drive train were on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. He was advised by the manufacturerthat his vehicle identification number was included in recall #07v013000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). Hefiled a complaint, and the case# is 0910124225.he was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.the contact received recall notice number 05v225000 (suspension front:lower ball joints).while driving, the vehicle shakes severely.the contact has called the dealer to have the recall repaired, however, they continue to inform him that the parts are unavailable and that he would have to pay for the repair.the contact stated that the recall notice indicated that the repair would be performed for free.the dealer stated that they would call him when they had an available appointment time, but they have not called or provided a loaner or rental vehicle.the speed was unknown.the failure mileage was 41,000 and current mileage was 42,000.
Dt: the contact states there isa nhtsa recall campaign05v225000 concerning the front lower ball joints. This vehicle has the same problemsas indicated in the recall, but itis not included in the recall due tovin.the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.
Dt*: the contact stated the ball joints had been replaced twice.prior to both failures the steering became difficult.the dealership replaced the right front lower ball joint six months ago under a good will campaign.the left upper ball joint also fractured however the dealership will not repair it at no cost. The manufacturer was alerted who explained there was not a recall.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.the contact received a front suspension lower ball joint recall notice in june of 2007.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that they did not have the parts for the recall repair and would have to wait a month for them to arrive.a month later he called the dealer and was informed that the parts were still unavailable and they would call him when the parts arrived.months passed and the contact never received a phone call.while driving approximately 45 mph, the ball joints became loose and he lost control of the vehicle.when the vehicle finally came to a stop, it was towed to the shop.the vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 87,000.updated 12-12-07.updated.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at 10 mph the front drivers side wheel fell off.the vehicle was towed to the residence where the contact replaced the lower ball joint.four months later the front passenger side wheel fell off due to the same problem.the vehicle is at the dealership currently for the second repair.there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v225000, regarding the lower ball joint.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
- the contact has a toyota tundra with 45000 miles with a front driver side ball joint failure.the contact said that he was driving 35 mph in dry weather when the failure happened, and he slid onto the sidewalk. The contact had thetruck towed to the dealer and will have the repair order. The contact stated that there is a recall for the ball joint on his year and model truck but the dealer told him that his truck was not included.
Failure of lower ball joint left front wheel. Upper and lower ball joints both failed and separated resulting in front wheel falling off ad lodging under frame of truck.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.he stated the he heard a noise coming from the front end of his vehicle.there is a recall for the front lower ball joints (nhtsa campaign # 07v013000).the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.
I am a toyota fanatic but i am concern about the failure of the ball joint of my 2004 toyota tundra.on 9/6/2006 while driving on a local roadway at approximately 25 mph the ball joint of my 2004 toyota tundra collapse causing my vehicle's front end to drag on the roadway.i took my vehicle for service three weeks prior for an oil change.on leaving the dealership i felt a difference in the front end, on checking my tire pressure i found it to be at 35 psi.thinking this was the problem i reduced it to 32 psi.continuing my drive for an additional hour or so i realized that the reduction in pressure while it made a difference the problem still existed.i returned to my dealership after my weekend trip and informed them of the difference in the feel and sound of my tundra.they inspected it and told me that there is nothing the technician did to the vehicle that could have caused the difference in the feel and sound of my vehicle.i am currently in contact with toyota america and the dealership hoping to bring about an amicable resolution to this problem, they indicated that my 2004 tundra was not part of the ball joint recall campaign.
Dt*: the contact stated, the steering began to fail while traveling at 65 mph., in dry, clear conditions on the freeway. The vehicle was pulled off to the side of the highway and slowed to 15 mph. While attempting to stopthe front left wheel fell off dislocating the axle. When towed to the service dealer, the mechanic identified the lower front ball joint had fractured and the upper ball joint had been damaged. The manufacturer was contacted. Updated 05/21/07
Dt*: the contact stated the ball joints had been replaced twice.prior to both failures the steering became difficult.the dealership replaced the right front lower ball joint six months ago under a good will campaign.the left upper ball joint also fractured however the dealership will not repair it at no cost. The manufacturer was alerted who explained there was not a recall.
Front suspension stabilizer bar rusted off of frame, resulting in large, structurally compromising hole in the welding location on the frame. When turning into my driveway i heard the stabilizer bar detach from the frame.the driveway is modestly sloped which caused my left wheel suspension to flex as it would in any ordinary driving conditions. Upon inspection of the frame, i noticed that the detachment resulted in a small hole.upon cleaning up the effected area, however, i noticed a massive hole in the frame.little did i realize that i had been driving on a completely unsafe vehicle this whole time.toyota has a recall in place for these exact same components for 2000 -2003 toyota tundras.why isn't there a recall in place for these? they are the same parts.the first two photos are before wire brushing the area.the last two are from after brushing them.
While driving to work the axel on my toyota tundra broke and the entire right front end fell off and i had to steer out of traffic to pull over without causing an accident.apparently, this truck was recalled due to the defective front end suspension parts and i was not notified of this recall.i had the truck towed to the toyota dealer and called the hotline and now they want to drag their feet in getting this truck repaired.i almost lost my life and now i have to deal with a slow resolution to a problem caused by toyota.what can i do?
This is a second compliant.the first compliant did not have the correct home address.the p.o. Box is my mailing address.on 2/24/06 antioch toyota delivered a 2004 toyota tundra to my home.the first compliant number is #10169458 most of the info is the same accept the address to where the car is located.the suspension:front control arm lower ball joint broke and the axle on my truck snapped and broke.the truck was towed to almaden toyota in san jose ca and that is where it is now. I called toyota and they told me today that this truck was not one that was recalled according to their records, but they will have someone come out and inspect the truck.how did it break if the part was not bad?the recall does not list vin numbers that are affected by this recall, only model names:2004 toyota tundra and my truck is a 4dr double cab limited rwd sb (4.7l 8 cyl 4a).it seems to me they are trying to get out of repairing/replacing my truck when the axle broke while driving it to work.
Rear bearing failure in 2004 toyota tundra, related parts abs gear broke. Not able to control truck at a regular stop feels like truck wants to keep going. Also feels like the rear violently shifts. Number of vehicles with same problem are unknown. But is a ordinary thing according to local dealers!!!!!!!!!
The contact owns 2004 toyota tundra.the contact stated that he heard a noise while driving 45 mph and suspected failure with the lower ball joint.the vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the ball joint was replaced at the contact's expense.also, the dealerstated thatthe contact would have to pay for the tires, battery, and power steering fluid flush.he stated that he should not have to pay for these expenses because the vehicle was included in the recall.the manufacturer stated that thisvehicle was included in the rcall and would mail him the notice.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.left message 10/16/2007 . *lj
Spare tire assembly has excessive corrosion. Spare tire could fall from vehicle while traveling. The tundra frames are under recall for rust, this assembly is included with the new frames. My truck frame is in good condition and does not need to be replaced. The only area of my truck with rust is the spare tire assembly but toyota refuses to replaceit. How can this be part of the replacement package if my entire frame was rusty, but not if it is the only area with rust ? sure seems like a safety issue to me.
While driving the spare tire fell off of the truck due to a badly rusted spare tire wench, as i looked under the truck to see if their was any other damage i noticed a lot of rust on the frame. Most notably around the suspension.
The t bracket that holds spare tire up under bed of truck broke due to excessive rust dropping spare tire out on road at 30 mph...very unsafe to say the least.also, front torsion bar frame mount passenger side has broken off frame due to excessive rust.2 inch by 5 inch hole in the frame bottom at this location.
My son borrowed my 2004 tundra to help a friend move.when he arrived, he walked to rear of truck and the spare tire fell to the ground.upon checking i found that the winch mechanism that holds the spare tire was rotted.this is definitely a safety hazard.i have read horror stories about tires falling off while in traffic and serious injuries incurred.there should be a recall on this.
My 2004 toyota tundra double cab has an excessive amount of rust on the undercarriage. Because of this rust, the camber bolts cannot be removed to properly align the vehicle. I have been told that they will have to use heat to remove them, along with a lot of force, and in turn may do frame damage in the process. I have been quoted by my dealer $5,200 to fix the problem which initially started with a small shimmy in the steering wheel which grew into a big shimmy especially while towing. That quote does not include any possible charged from the body shop if damage to the frame should occur. I do not have $5,200 so i ended up with a new set of tires andhalf of an alignment because the camber bolts were not able to be removed. Here i am months later and my new tires are so bald on the front that i am actually seeing the tread showing through. I have always loved my tundra, but all of this rust on the frame and undercarriage is very concerning regarding the longevity of my vehicle. I was told that toyotas last forever. At this point i feel that my truck is dangerous to even drive but it is my only vehicle. I have owned and maintained many vehicles and never had rust issues like this, nor have i ever been faced with such a costly repair on a not so old vehicle. I am stuck in a bad place and just don't know where to go or what to do. I desperately need my truck. Without it i lose my source of transportation as well as my ability to earn a living. I just simply cannot afford... Meaning i just do not have this kind of money to bring my truck back to health. All of this stress and frustration is a result of this excessive rust. Included in the estimate is remove and replace camber bolts $1,957 --- steering rack boots 400.00 alignment 90.00---- driveshaft assembly $2,003---- rear u-joint $433.00---- differential fluid $330.00it does not include any possible damage to the frame/body in their attempt to remove the camber bolts or another brand new set of tires.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact received a notification for an unknown manufacturer recall. However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.
I went in to toyota garage to have my frame checked,and at one time thelift i received a letter in regards to this. The truck , it went up on the lift they verified it was bad and then told me it has expired and i still have an air bag relacement still open. How can they expire the frame when iwould think this is more dangerous if i got in an accident than a air bag which has never expired.
Rusted frame' i received a letter for recall from toyota on the rusted frame . So i went to my longtime mechanic and he informed me it was bad, he then began to hit parts of the frame with a small hammer and punched a hole through it and than stoped any more hammering. When i checked my recall vin# it does not show up, even though i received letters for it.
I had recently purchased a 2004 tundra with knowing about the recall for frame rust. I believed toyota had completed the recall and fixed the problem. Not long after owning the vehicle, i noticed a spot of rust bubbling through the anti corrosion coating. After further inspection, the frame is completely corroded through and cracked. This vehicle was meant to use for travel with my family in it and now it's not safe to drive at all.
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.
Frame recall- my 2004 tundra was recalled for the frame rusting out. Toyota deemed that a new frame was not needed and did the crc treatment which is absolute junk and only causes the frame to rust even worse. I want a new frame installed by toyata and any other rusty part- all should be replaced free of charge
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact repaired the vehicle prior to a recall being issued. The contact stated that the manufacturer would reimburse him for the repair; however, the reimbursement had not yet been made. The nhtsa campaign number and affected component were unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure...updated 06-15-15 updated 10/17/2017
Was driving with 2 family members in truck.had back window down which was a good thing,when sunroof exploded it inbedded glass in the topper that was on the truck.glass was all over us ,luckily we were not cut and i dont know how we wasn't i stopped immediately andgot away from the truck because i thought we had been shot at with a shotgun.i called toyota to report it and they said they had no other calls like this.my insurance company paid the whole bill which was a lot.i do not open the sunroof at all now because i have a fear of it happening again. I keep the cover slid over it.
Upon inspection of truck for oil leak, found that right side frame rail was severly rusted/rotted near where the sway bar mount is attached to the frame. Bracket for sway bar has separated from frame, and multiple holes (from corrosion) exist on the bottom of the frame rails. I took truck to dealer who informed me that the "limited service campaign" expired july 31, 2015, and that my truck was covered, but the previous owner never took it in for inspection. Called toyota corporate customer service and was escalated to specialized case manager. I gave them the history of the truck, that i bought it in october 2015, and that it was dealer servcied in 2013 and 2014 - but the dealer never checked the frame.toyota has denied the claim saying they will take no further action - even though this is a known issue, and now a safety concern.
Rusted frame. Vehicle was recalled for this and was taken to a toyota dealer to have the frame sprayed as they recommended. Frame is rusted through.
Excessive rust on sub-frame of vehicle; frontal sub-frame completely rusted out on vehicle with no apparent body rust; garaged throughout its history; and with less than 100k miles; rear frame rusted
I had the dealer take my truck in for the frame recall. I asked for them to replace the frame because i was not comfortable with how they were handling it. Per the service record they filled in perforations and ā€œundercoated. I did not believe that filling in existing perforations was the safest way to handle this. After brining the truck to a shop to check the steeringwe were told that they wouldnā€™t even put it up on a lift. The steering issue was that the rack and pinion steering was literally falling out due to the rusted frame. We drove this vehicle home and parked it. About a week later the spare tire fell out right onto our driveway. Needless to say, i am certain there are many more toyota trucks out there ready to fall apart on the road. We contacted toyota corporate several times to try to rectify this mishandling of our recall. We called and sent certified letters. We asked to share the cost of a new frame and they said no. We then had the truck towed to a shop who could do the work. They ordered a frame from toyota only to be contacted 2 months later saying that the frame was discontinued and they wouldnā€™t be sending it after all (we were willing to pay fir the frame and install because we had a useless and unsafe vehicle. We finally found a shop over an hour away who could rebuild/fabricate the frame and replace the fallen out steering etc. We had that truck towed about 60 miles away to have this work completed. This mishandling of the recall by toyota and their lack of customer care cost me a whopping $17,000!again, unsafe tundras out there for sure. Please adviseā€¦this is the 2nd time iā€™ve filled out this form and never heard anything. Thank you in advance. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Frame rusted, crack and holes are larger than 7/16 inch through right front inside behind motor mount. Vehicle is stationary, parked after toyota employee verbally stated unsafe for road trip but could be used around town. 11/11/17 sparks toyota frame recall, corrosion resistant compound applied by bristol toyota on 11/2014, after bringing it in for recall of frame replacement.contacted toyota corporate 9/20/2017 and they stated they could do nothing for me, contact nhtsa for safety issues.
My vehicle frame has totally rotted out by rust.
The local toyota dealership has confirmed the frame on my 2004 toyota tundra has excessive rust and has holes in it.they told me its unsafe to drive as the frame could crumble in a severe accident, and stated the frame would qualify for a full frame replacement if toyota would recall it.i called toyota corporate, and they told me they aren't going to stand behind it and won't do anything about it even though it's obviously a faulty component.this is quite frustrating as the body is in excellent condition with no rust, the motor has only 91,000 miles on it and runs like a gem, no leaks or drips, and the rest of the under body has only minimal rust.how can the frame look like it's been sitting in the back field for the past 10 years and the rest of the truck look next to new, and for toyota not consider the frame faulty?
2005 tundra.holes in frame, and mounting points breaking off.100% unsafe.no help from the manufacturer.i was changing the oil when i noticed frame rot.further investigation revealed significant frame failure at not less than three areas.the vehicle cannot be driven safely.
The frame is rusted through i have been told by toyota that the original owner should have had it inspected i have been told now that it is unsafe to drivehave notified toyota they say that they are no longer liable the unit still drives
Truck frame is rusting from the inside out.this is the same issue as the 2000 tru 2003 model year.toyota says it is not covered. There was a spray apply program but it ended in 2015.i bought my used truck in 2016 and i do not believe it was ever sprayed.
Frame was rustproofing back in 2014 after 10 years of vermont winters.guest what that did not work.now i have holes in the frame.total loss of truck with 49000 miles.
We were driving along at 50 mph when spare tire dropped out from under the truck in the middle of the road.the spare tire has never been used or disturbed in any way since the vehicle was manufactured. The tire started rolling at 30-40 mph could have hit a pedestrian or been an obstacle for following.
The frame is rusting thru on the entire truck.rust has overtaken the entirety of the frame and needs replaced.i could not located any recalls or information on recalls for this year model truck.i looks like the year prior and after have had recalls.this needs to be addressed immediately and i have seen other vehicle owners with this year model describe the same problems.while driving started to notice steering issue and had it looked at and it was not good.bad rust.i have not had it repaired yet and just found this about a week ago and trying to find information on what to do and if any recalls. I called toyota and they said they sent out something to previous owners and there is nothing that they can do now.
We had the takata airbag recall service performed on our tundra on 12/19/14. Then, just a coupe weeks ago in june 2017, the airbag light came on when my husband was driving to work on the highway, and the light has not gone off since. We took it to a local auto shop to diagnose this past weekend, and they said it was an issue relating to the airbag recall service--they said they've seen this numerous times now, all in vehicles that had the airbag recall service done. Some of the common red flags they made us aware of were: horn is not working, as well as the cruise control. We took it to palm beach toyota in west palm beach, florida, this morning, and they diagnosed it as a spiral cable assembly that needs to be replaced--at a cost to us of $700 plus tax. That is something that should be covered under the recall, since it appears to be such a common occurance, it's obvious that this stems from the airbag recall service.
My tundra was part of the frame rust recall and passed their rust penetration test and was rustproofed by the dealer, toyota of grand rapids, june 8, 2015.the rustproofing was done very poorly and rust was still forming on the frame. I just had the tundra inspected by my mechanic for recommended repairs to keep it on the road and he found two large rust holes, pictures attached, on the frame, one on driver side and one on passenger side behind the front wheels.he said that in a hard braking situation the frame could crack causing loss of control and steering.i've tried contacting toyota and they said the dealer has to be contacted and this has been done twice with no results.the recall is now closed and i should have had a new frame installed the first time.the tundra has 129,000 miles on it and we use it for 5th wheel towing, not anymore.i need your help in resolving this problem.you have 128 complaints for structural issues on this vehicle, all with mostly the same issue rust through on the frame.
Hello, the frame on my 2004 toyota tundra has begun to rust. Toyota sent out a recall on my vehicle that i never received. When i took this to toyota they stated that my recall had expired one month prior in august 2015. This is unacceptable. They know they have issues with the frames on the trucks rusting. The toyota tacomas first now the tundras. This is my only vehicle and toyota is refusing to repair the frame.
Toyota sends recall letters to my old address and blames you for the error. They have the correct address on file but don't know how to fix the problem only pass the buck.
2004 tundra frame rusted and will not pass inspection. Inspector noted rust holes larger than a quarter.
04 tundra failed inspection due to excessive frame rust with holes. Toyota did a "limited service campaign" for which i never received a notice. I did receive the takata airbag recall notice. Called toyota. They said they are not responsible for what happens with the mail. Nothing they can do for me. Vehicle is in great shape other than the rusted frame.
Frame rust rot
Frame has large rust holes on front passenger side
Extreme rust damage to the frame.toyota will not discuss the concern, and i am growing concerned about the safety of the vehicle and risk to me and my passengers.everything else on the vehicle operates a expected for a 15 year old vehicle. I want to keep this truck and work with toyota to replace the defective frame, but i would also consider a replacement vehicle with fair value trade in.however, toyota will not entertain a conversation regarding my concerns. I received a call today from the local dealership saying that the rear of the frame cracked as they lifted it for service. I have complained about this to toyota since approximately 2012.
Truck was purchased brand new. It was brought to dealer for recall and they did not resolve the issue. Now recall is expired and vehicle is dangerous to drive and frame is rusted and there are holes. Almost had an accident when i turned and went down a hill and the brakes did not hold. Other incidents have occurred over the years.
Just purchased as a used truck, the body is in real good shape but the frame is rusted. Called toyota to be told that there was a limited service campaign to undercoat the frame but that campaign has ended. I tried to remove the hitch from the receiver a couple days after i took delivery of the truck, it would not come out. I crawled under the truck to see if it had been welded up or something to keep it from coming out, no weld just rust.i didn't notice the rust as it is under the back side of the frame at the receiver. The rest of the frame looks as if the undercoating is holding without additional rust. I hope that toyota will do right by this at some point.
Was assigned a tracking number 11291844 from you''re office and still looking for a status report.
Rust holes in frame 4 years after toyota dealership inspected and applied crc under body coating that was suppose to slow down the rusting but i believe made it worse. Contacted toyota corp and dealership, neither will do anything.
My frame has rusted to the point it broke,i believe it falls under the 1st generation frame as the 2003 models.i went for an inspection and it failed due to frame
Frame rot and rust. The gas tank fell out from under the truck while driving down the road (city street), the brackets holding the tank completely rusted in two. This happen after the frame protect spray was applied to the truck by the dealer 2 years ago. The frame is a mess, i'm worried about driving this truck because of it but i also can't trade it in because no one wants it. I'm happy to send pictures if needed.
The frame of the vehicle is severely rusted with large holes present. This vehicle is unsafe to drive as it puts myself and others in grave danger. Toyota has to fix this problem or deaths are a potential.
The entire frame and under side of the truck to include brackets, cables, fittings, and exhaust are so rusted and flaking off that i'm concerned that the truck may break apart driving down the road. I bought the truck used from lowe toyota in warner robins, ga and had no idea that the truck was a rusted out disaster waiting for a place to happen !!
Frame rusted through and dangerous to operate
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph before approaching a stop sign. There was an unintended acceleration. The brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle continued without slowing down. The ignition key was removed from the ignition and the vehicle crashed into a wall. There were two passengers in the vehicle that sustained injuries. The air bags failed to deploy with the impact involved. A police report was taken. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 34,000.
Started truck, connected small trailer to hitch. I noticed lights on trailer not on got out of truck to plug and unplug connector. Lights came on. Entered truck , put foot on brake to put in gear. The engine revved up and the tach. Was fluctuating between 1000 and 6500 rpm without ever touching the accelerator.i turned the ignition to the off position. Scared to restart, i let it sit for five minutes then started engine.everything ran normal and i proceeded to drive home. This had never occurred before or since this incident. I did not report this to toyota since the recall models were other than my 2004 toyota tundra .
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into reverse when it abnormally accelerated. The brakes had become unresponsive and the contact crashed into two vehicles, injuring one bystander.the contact was able to shift into neutral to stop the vehicle.the vehicle was taken and the dealer contacted the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer was going to send an engineer to further inspect the failure of the vehicle. The failure and the current mileage was 158,000.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that when driving at highway speeds, the check engine warning light would intermittently illuminate. She would attempt to accelerate yet the vehicle would not respond before stalling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the throttle would need to be replaced. The throttle was replaced. The failure recurred and the throttle was replaced a second time at a local repair facility by a certified mechanic but to no avail. The throttle was replaced a third time yet it did not correct the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer who advised that the throttle was defective. The contact advised that the throttle was replaced three times to no avail. The dealer then advised that there was water leaking into the connector through the windshield glass. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned with the safety of the vehicle stalling and the possibility of a crash. The failure mileage was 27,484 and the current mileage was 42,556.
The brakes failed to disengage the cruise control and the vehicle continued to gain in speed as i was exiting the freeway. I turned the ignition off and tried to navigate a left turn at 70+ mph. With the rear end hopping somehow i negotiated the turn but could not turn again. I crossed the next street and ended up going thru the wall of an apartment building and stopped in the middle of the living room. It was only god's design for me not to die this day. Had i not made the first turn i was going to run into a small grove of mature trees. Also, if any other cars had been on the street i could not have avoided them. Luckily the single mother of 3 small children were not in the living room.
I was in line to go through the gate at the lake. I had 6 cars in front of me and i had my foot on the brake waiting for the cars to move. The rpm went up in my 2004 tundra and the truck started to move forward. I pushed harder on the brake but it did not stop. It connected with the bumper of the car in front and started to push it. I put the truck in neutral and turned the ignition off. The truck stopped then. The damage was only a scratched bumper.
Vehicle began to accelerate down a steep hill and no matter what i tried to stop it, nothing happened, it just kept accelerating.
Vehicle's acceleration became uncontrollable. In addition, the brakes and the antilock system seem to failed.the vehicle was in drive and proceeding down an incline, travelling about 30mph when the unintended acceleration occurred.
Vehicle began to accelerate down a steep hill and no matter what i tried to do to stop the vehicle nothing happened. It just kept accelerating. Lost control of vehicle, and was unable to negotiate the right hand turn. Vehicle slammed into a dirt embankment, then rolled over and reversed it's position.consequently, i was trapped in a running vehicle with gasoline leaking and unable to shut off the engine. Had to wait 30n minutes for ems/fire rescue to arrive.extrication took another 25-30 minutes.transported to trauma center, york, pa.
Vehicle vsc trac and vsc off light flash at random at any time any speed. Appears to effect thousands of toyota's. Worried it will cause and uncontrolled throttle/brake application.
Unknown what has caused this, it seems as if the windows on my 2004 toyota tundra double cab will fall out or just break if a door is closed and the respective window is not all the way up. Should you forget you will be reminded by the horrible sound and the excessive movement the window makes when you close the door or forget to roll up the window when you drive this vehicle. The only fix i have found is to not leave your windows down and to always have them all the way up. This problem is not only annoying but is clearly a distraction while operating truck.
The 2004 double cab tundra defroster only works on outside air, when in traffic the carbon monoxide comes into the vehicle making it dangerous and unpleasant.there needs to be a solution to clear the windshield with recirculated air. I do not enjoy driving the vehicle when the windshield fogs up and i have to use outside air to defrost.*la
A week ago, rear window of 2004 toyota tundra had popped out of the vehicle while driving on an off ramp.i've contacted the toyota company, but all they offered is to replace the window, and i am liable to pay for the labor and rental car.i've repeatly told the company rep. It's manufacturer's defect, but they would not accept it.no injuries occured (4 people in the vehicle at the time of the incident), but pretty shaken up.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra.when the rear windows are rolled down, the contact hears a deafening noise.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer six times, but the noise continues.the current mileage was 105,000 and failure mileage was 38,000.updated 02-14-08 updated 02/14/08
Faulty window regulator design causes windows to rattle violently potentially leading to shattering.
The glass on the sunroof of my 2004 toyota tundra came loose.
A week ago, rear window of 2004 toyota tundra had popped out of the vehicle while driving on an off ramp.i've contacted the toyota company, but all they offered is to replace the window, and i am liable to pay for the labor and rental car.i've repeatly told the company rep. It's manufacturer's defect, but they would not accept it.no injuries occured (4 people in the vehicle at the time of the incident), but pretty shaken up.
I was driving down a somewhat busy 2-lane road last week, going approximately 40mph on my way to work in the morning. I heard and felt a loud thud, and looked in my rearview mirror and saw a tire in the road behind me and the cars behind me were swerving to avoid it. I thought i might have driven over the tire, and wondered how i didn't notice it in the road. When i came to the stoplight at the next intersection a little ways down the road, the car that had been driving directly behind me pulled up beside me, and the driver told me it was my spare tire that had fallen down from the bottom of my truck that was now sitting in the road back there. Luckily, no one had been injured, and all the cars had been able to avoid hitting it. After retrieving my tire from the middle of the road, i noticed the metal part of the spare tire hoist that holds the tire to the lift cable sitting a few feet away in the road. That metal piece was covered in rust, and the middle part of it was completely gone, having given way when the tire fell off. I did a quick search online, and there are countless reports of other tundra and tacoma owners experiencing the same problem. My tundra used to be operated in the northeast by a previous owner, and was part of the frame recall earlier this year for higher than normal rust corrosion on the frame. It warranted a complete frame replacement that was completed in july 2015. Not sure why this part was not included in that replacement, since it was certainly corroded as well! thankfully, no one driving behind me when the tire fell off had been injured by hitting the tire, but imagine if one of those drivers had not been fully awake that morning!
Spare tire assembly has excessive corrosion. Spare tire could fall from vehicle while traveling. The tundra frames are under recall for rust, this assembly is included with the new frames. My truck frame is in good condition and does not need to be replaced. The only area of my truck with rust is the spare tire assembly but toyota refuses to replaceit. How can this be part of the replacement package if my entire frame was rusty, but not if it is the only area with rust ? sure seems like a safety issue to me.
Massive generalized rust under vehicle.this is affecting the frame, suspension, all lines, exhaust, all metal fittings, wheels, brakes, spare tire.my mechanic does not know how to proceed and suggested we no longer drive this vehicle.toyota dealer said this is not included in the rust recall which is in effect for tundra trucks exactly like this one , but off by a couple months by manufacturing date.our toyota dealer did not have a suggestion or answer for how to fix this, other than to ask if we were interested in buying a new car.we bought this truck new and have taken excellent care of it.the inside and upper body looks new.
Rear axle differential has rusted through and is leaking oil. Emergency brake line has rusted and snapped. The rims have oxidated. Leaf springs have also rusted very badly.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a squeaking noise coming from the right front wheel well area.the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the squeaking noise.afterwards, while driving 15 mph on a driveway, the right front wheel separated from the vehicle without warning.the contact maneuvered the vehicle to side of the road without further incident.the vehicle was towed to the dealer to await further inspection.the manufacturer was alerted.
As i was driving on the interstate(i-10) last week all of a sudden my truck began moving to the right then to the left. It went back and forth about 4 times.while it was doing this, i had no control of the truck. Good thing no cars were around me because i would have hit them.
The vehicle started vibrating uncontrollably without warning anda loud noise followed. Afterwards. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Driver noticed that right side wheel sheared off.driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection.
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with 17 inch rims, which would become pitted and damaged from salt on the roads. As a result, air leaked from the tires. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on all four wheels. The cause of the failure was diagnosed and repaired by an independent mechanic but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 04/20/16*ljthe consumer stated the rims leaked air, especially in cold weather.updated 10/17/16.
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