2001 TOYOTA Tundra Problems & Complaints
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STRUCTURE
124 complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an inspection station where it was reported that the vehicle could not be lifted due to extensive rust located behind the cab on the sub frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 216,000.
Nov 09, 2023
I brought my 2001 Toyota Tundra into my dealer today, and he advised me that the frame of the Toyota is very rusted and cracking and close to completely breaking. He said Toyota issued a recall on this, but it is no longer in effect. I have learned this is a common issue with the 2000-2003 Toyota Tundras. Please advise!
Sep 07, 2023
Heavy rust on frame as well as rusting out under support. Causing the bed of the truck to rub on the Cab. Causing the frame to start to bend, I use his vehicle. To transport my special needs child. I’m wondering why, my vehicle? Isn’t covered under the recall ???
Sep 03, 2023
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that she noticed an unknown part hanging from the vehicle. The contact's son noticed that the cross member had fractured causing the fuel tank to detach. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 227,780. The contact stated repairs would cost $3800 and up but the contact can not afford the repairs. The contact is requesting further assistance on this matter as she was unable to find resolution.
Jul 06, 2023
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for servicing, he was informed that the chassis was severely corroded. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the undercarriage needed to be replaced and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to an unknown recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
Nov 21, 2022
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
83 complaints
BRAKES PULSATE AND GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR; YOU MUST QUICKLY RELEASE AND RE-APPLY TO STOP VEHICLE THEN YOU GET A BAD VIBRATION AND HORRIBLE NOISES BEFORE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPS. MY SERVICE MECHANIC CANNOT GET TOYOTA TO FAX HIM THE DIAGRAMS HE NEEDS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR ISSUE. I HAVE READ OVER 300 COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE FROM OTHER 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA OWNERS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE HAVE BEEN NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. *TR
Nov 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIGOROUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ROTORS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC THEN STATED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE OCCURRING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE'S WEIGHT WAS TOO EXCESSIVE FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Nov 21, 2011
2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA COMPLAINT: WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST 90% OF MY BRAKING ABILITY. AFTER PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE AND INSPECTING MY FRONT BRAKES I NOTICE MY LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE HAD FLUID ON THE ROAD AND TIRE. LIMPING IT HOME AND ON FARTHER INSPECTION THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE FLEX LINE FROM THE FRAME TO BRACKET AND THE RIDGED LINE FROM THE BRACKET TO THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS RUSTED OFF, THIS CAUSED THE RIDGED LINE TO FRACTURE. AFTER PURCHASING A NEW BRACKET I THAN NEEDED TO LOOK AT THE PASSENGER SIDE TO SEE EXACTLY HOW TO MOUNT THE NEW BRACKET, TO MY SURPRISE THE PASSENGER SIDE BRACKET WAS ALSO RUSTED OFF. I AM SURE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE I LOSS MY BRAKES AGAIN HAD I NOT INSPECTED THE PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN NOTIFYING THE DEALER ABOUT IT I WAS PRETTY MUCH BLOWN OFF AS THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM THERE FOR I PROBABLY JUST IMAGINED IT. SO I GUESS MY COMPLAINT IS RECALLING THESE TRUCKS FOR AN INSPECTION OF SINGULAR RUST PROBLEM SUCH AS THE SPIRE TIRE BRACKET IS A JOKE. THESE TRUCKS ARE JUST SIMPLY ROAD HAZARDS AND ARE GOING TO GET A LOT OF PEOPLE KILLED IF ACTION IS NOT TAKEN TO GET THESE RUST BUCKETS OFF THE ROAD. *TR
Oct 30, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN UNTIL THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES AGGRESSIVELY BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD HIM TO CONTACT THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Jun 01, 2011
IM ON THE THIRD SET OF FRONT BRAKES FOR MY TRUCK WHICH JUST TURNED 60000 MILES AND IT IS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A VEHICLE OF THIS MILEAGE. *TR
Mar 09, 2011
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SUSPENSION
43 complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started making a metallic cracking sound, and the steering wheel was pulling to the right. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 285,643.
Apr 25, 2025
Toyota Corporate is refusing to acknowledge my Tundra's eligibility for remedy under a safety recall and campaign. My Tundra is experiencing the failure mode outlined in the safety recall 90M and extended safety campaign Tundra BXD. The spare tire crossmember of the frame is almost entirely rotted through with rust and is barely connected at this point. My Tundra's VIN number falls within the VIN range table's indicated in the recall and campaign documentation, and meets the criteria of currently being registered in an eligible cold-climate state. By all accounts, it should be eligible to receive remedy under this campaign. However Toyota has on multiple occasions just told me that "Safety Recalls are Service Campaigns are VIN-specific" and that VIN does not report as eligible. I've provided photo evidence of the issue and the documentation, yet Toyota refuses to acknowledge my truck's eligibility for repair under this program. Safety recalls are to prevent safety incidents from occurring due to known design or manufacturing defects. My truck is experiencing a known and documented defect. Toyota has a process for fixing it. However they're refusing to fix mine because of a mis-match in the VIN database. Safety issues don't affect "VIN numbers", they affect vehicles, the people who drive them, and others out on the roads.
Mar 26, 2025
I feel vehicle's frame is not safe... starting making a metal cracking noise due excessive corrosion .. rear frame portion is been treated under recall but the front looks really bad we can't even change suspension parts due the possibility on getting a serious frame problems. I keeping my truck with low mileage and not planning on selling it, very clean inside. I understand frame replacement it is an option if the frame is really bad and mine is getting onto that stage...
Jul 28, 2024
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly pulled to the right and front driver's side wheel detached from underneath the vehicle, causing the vehicle to skid across the highway before coming to a stop. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the front driver's side ball joint had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there was damage to the subframe of the vehicle caused by the detached wheel. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 233,500.
Apr 08, 2024
Lower ball joints(right and left hand sides) very serious safety concern. this is my family vehicle and has been with the family since 2005-06. members from the tundra forums are concerned about this issue with toyota tundras. yes toyota has a recall for their 02-06 tundras and tacomas and sequioas of the same year. my car doesn't qualify for the recall. this recall is not covered for the 2000-2001 tundras,tacomas, and sequioas. dont understand why. they all have the same part numbers. i have seen and witnessed the aftermath of this failed ball joint. some are fatal and some leave you stranded. we need to have this deadly issue resolved with toyota. help me and help all other toyota tundra owners who are in this same situation as I am. thank you
May 28, 2022
+ 38 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
24 complaints
THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER HOUSING BROKE WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK. FORTUNATELY I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AND NOT SOMEPLACE WHERE I WOULD CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT UNTIL I TOOK APART THE PLASTIC COVERS AND FIGURED OUT HOW TO WORK THE SHIFT LINKAGE MANUALLY. THE SHIFTER HOUSING PIECE APPEARS TO BE A FAIRLY THIN PIECE OF CAST ALUMINUM AND BROKE IN SEVERAL SPOTS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWS THAT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON OCCURRENCE. *TR
Dec 26, 2014
WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA A LEAK DEVELOPED FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SPRAYING GEAR OIL ONTO THE ROAD AND VEHICLE BEHIND ME .I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC FOR REPAIR .I BELIEVED THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY BE A 2 YRS 3 HUNDRED DOLLAR REPAIR FOR A SEAL OR GASKET BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR HOUSING COVER HAD RUSTED THRU AND THAT BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN THE ONLY WAY TO REPAIR IT IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE REAR AXLE HOUSING AT A COST OF A LITTLE OVER $ 2,000 . THE VEHICLE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND THERE IS NOT EVEN RUST ON ANY OF THE FENDERS . I CONTACTED THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE HOTLINE AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM TO BOTH THE FIRST PERSON I SPOKE WITH AND THEN THE FOLLOW UP WITH A CASE MANAGER . THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND THE ONLY RUST ISSUES THEY WOULD DEAL WITH ARE WITH THE REAR FRAME .MY EXPERIENCE WITH OLDER VEHICLES THAT HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED BODIES AND FRAMES NEVER HAD DIFFERENTIALS RUST THRU . I AM BEING FORCED TO GET RID OF A VEHICLE THAT I PURCHASED NEW IN 2001 DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED PART .NOT ONLY IS THIS A DESIGN FLAW WITH AN UNSERVICABLE PART BUT ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE WITH FLUID SPEWING FROM THE REAR END ONTO THE ROADWAY AND VEHICLES TRAVELING FROM BEHIND. ALSO AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET I DISCOVERED THAT IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THE FIRST GENERATION TUNDRAS THAT TOYOTA REFUSES TO ADDRESS . *TR
Oct 21, 2011
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN I-95 SOUTH IN THE DC AREA WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE TOP OF THE HILL AND DRIFT DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL. *TR
Aug 30, 2010
AT FIRST SHIFTING TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, AND IMPOSSIBLE A FEW TIMES. I HAD THOUGHT THAT IT WAS THE LINKAGE THAT WAS DRIED OUT AND STICKING. TRANSMISSION IS SKIPPING 3RD GEAR SHIFT AND SLAMMING INTO OVERDRIVE WITH A NERVE RACKING BANG, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN ACCELERATING. TRANSMISSION HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. *TR
Oct 02, 2008
ON THE DAY OF THE MALFUNCTION, I HAD STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. IN MY HOME TOWN, AFTER A 60 MILE TRIP TO RI. THE ENGINE DIED. REPEATEDLY 3 OR 4 TIMES WITH THE LEVER IN PARK, I WOULD START MY 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. ENGAGING THE LEVER, THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, WHO INFORMED ME THE TRANSMISSION WAS NO GOOD. 72,110 REGISTERED ON ODOMETER. 4 WEEKS PREVIOUS TO THAT DATE, I HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING THE LEVER. DEALER INSPECTED SAID LEVER, COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG AND THEY ADJUSTED LINKAGE AND LUBRICATED. NOW THEY TELL ME I NEED AN ENTIRELY NEW FACTORY REBUILT TRANSMISSION AND THEY CHARGED ME 2/3 OF COST (I PAID APPROXIMATELY $2,000) BECAUSE THEY SAID I WAS A "GOOD CUSTOMER" AND IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY ACCORDING TO THEM. HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS MALFUNCTIONS WITH TRANSMISSIONS FOR NO REASON IN TUNDRAS AND SEQUOIAS USING THE SAME TRANS. AN OUTSIDE TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST (NOT TOYOTA) WHEN CONTACTED, TOLD ME THAT WHEN I HAD THE PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY WITH MY SHIFTING LEVER, THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE INDICATION THAT SOMETHING WAS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION, B/C IT WAS NOT A LINKAGE PROBLEM BUT A TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION (PROBLEM FOR A FACT). I DO NOT HAVE THE OLD PART, THE TOYOTA DEALER KEPT IT. *TR
Aug 30, 2008
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SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
16 complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on a bumpy road surface, the vehicle made abnormal sounds and the rear suspension shuddered and shifted to one side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the front and rear shocks were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and had holes. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V444000 (Structure) however, the dealer had only sprayed a corrosion protection compound on the subframe. The failure mileage was approximately 187,149.
Jun 20, 2023
MY VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR FRAME RUST, WITH A COATING, BUT IT IS APPARENT THAT TOYOTA DID NOT REPAIR ALL AREA'S AS TODAY DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY SHOCKMOUNT COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY, CAUSING ME TO ALMOST HIT SEVERAL CARS, AND PIECES OF THE MOUNT FLEW BEHIND ME INTO TRAFFIC. FROM THE OUTSIDE THIS TRUCK LOOKS TO BE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, HOWEVER THE TOW DRIVER LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND SAID HE COULD NOT BELIEVE THE RUST DAMAGE. MY VEHICLE HAS NOW BEEN DEEMED UNSAFE AND NOT ROADWORTHY. MY FEAR IS HOW MANY UNSUSPECTING OWNERS ARE THERE THAT THOUGHT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE CORRECTLY, AND COULD HAVE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF THESE GO UNTREATED, REPAIRED OR REPLACED. I WAS DRIVING ON THE MAIN OUTERBELT FREEWAY IN COLUMBUS, I-270 AT 60-65 MPH WHEN THE PART CAME OFF.
Sep 02, 2020
2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. *LD *JS
Feb 06, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ABNORMAL BANGING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR CROSS MEMBER WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED AND THE REAR SHOCK WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS TREATED FOR RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,000.
Sep 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SUBFRAME PERFORATED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. IN 2012, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V444000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE REMEDY CONSISTED OF SPRAYING A CORROSION PROTECTOR ONTO THE ENTIRE FRAME, WHICH FAILED TO PREVENT THE SUBFRAME CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 370,000.
Jul 06, 2015
+ 11 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaints
The car got a lot of rust all over the frame and notice is been a recall on this model and year
Aug 05, 2023
RECENTLY MY MECHANIC BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION FRAME DAMAGE. I WENT FOR AN INSPECTION FROM A LOCAL FRAME SPECIALIST, WHO TOLD ME MY FRAME WAS COMPLETED RUSTED THROUGH. COST FOR REPLACEMENT MATERIALS AND LABOR TOTAL COST 9227.30. TOYOTA EARLY ON IDENTIFIED KNOWN RUST ISSUES WITH THE TUNDRA WITH A RECALL MANY YEARS AGO. AFTER WAITING OVER A YEAR AFTER THE RECALL MY TRUCK WAS UNDERCOATED WITH A BIG ONE YEAR WARRANTY. APPARENTLY WAS UNAFFECTIVE.
Jun 22, 2021
WE HAVE A TOYOTA TUNDRA 2001 WENT TO GET IT INSPECTED AND IT FAILED DUE TO THE FRAME BEING RUSTED WE THEN CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY TOLD US THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING EVEN THOUGH IT FRAME WAS RECALLED WE TOLD THEM WE DIDN'T GET ANY RECALL LETTER SO WE ARE JUST FINDING OUT ABOUT ALL THIS THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME WELL WE COULDN'T FIX IT ANY SOONER BECAUSE WE DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS RECALLED
Aug 11, 2018
FRAME ON MY VEHICLE IS RUSTED THROUGH. TOOK TO WILDE TOYOTA IN WEST ALLIS, WI. TECHNICIAN INSPECTED FRAME AND CONCLUDED "FRAME RUSTED THRU - NOT SAFE" . NO OTHER ACTION WAS TAKEN BY DEALER.
Jan 19, 2017
THE FRAME WAS PART OF A RECALL, NOW TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX IT UNLESS I PAY THEM $850 FOR PARTS THEY NEED TO CUT OFF IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE FRAME.
Nov 22, 2016
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8 complaints
2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA LIMITED V8 4X4, CURRENTLY AT 39,400 MILES. AT APPROXIMATELY 33,000 MILES - 2 YEARS AGO - I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A LOUD KNOCKING AT COLD START-UP. THEY WERE "UNABLE" TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM EVEN AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE FOR TWO DAYS. THE NEXT VISIT FOR SERVICE, I HAD CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS, BUT WAS TOLD I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND IT WOULD BE ABOUT $1700 PER MANIFOLD TO REPLACE THESE. I PURCHASED QUALITY AFTERMARKET MANIFOLDS AND HAD THEM INSTALLED BY AN INDEPENDENT SHOP FOR LESS THAN $1,200 FOR BOTH SIDES. I NOW SEE WHERE MANY, MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME EXPERIENCE AND BELIEVE THE ORIGINAL MANIFOLDS TO BE FAULTY. TOYOTA NEEDS TO EITHER MAKE THE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY, OR REIMBURSE THOSE OF US WHO PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR REPLACING DEFECTIVE, POORLY MADE MANIFOLDS. *TR
Jul 23, 2010
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACK. *TR
Apr 05, 2008
2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA 32,500 MILES, BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ARE CRACKED, THE DEALER STATES THAT THE CAR IS OUT OF WARR. AFTER A MONTH OF BACK AND FORTH WITH TOY. MAIN OFFICE. THEY TELL ME THEY WILL PAY LABOR AND 1/2 PART,I PAY THE REST ($350). THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM EXHAUST MANIFOLDS DON'T CRACK, THIS PROBLEM IS THE FIST LINE IN THE MSN REVIEW OF THIS CAR & ALL OVER THE WEB. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET "SATISFACTION & RELIABILITY" FROM TOYOTA JUST ADMIT THERE'S A DESIGN PROBLEM AND FIX IT..*JB
Feb 03, 2005
OXYGEN SENCERS GOING BAD WITH ONLY 4900 MILES ON TRUCK 1TIME41853 MILES ON12/22/2003 2,TIME 49365 MILES ON 8/26/2004. *AK
Aug 26, 2004
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK VEHICLE TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS. AIR/FUEL RATIO SENSOR BAD. VEHICLE ONLY 5,000 MILES OVER WARRANTY (41,000 MILES). ESTIMATED REPAIR COST $490.00. I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THIS WAS AN ITEM COVERED UINDER A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY THAT LASTS 8 YEARS OR 80,000 MILES. *AK
Jun 23, 2004
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AIR BAGS
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. BOTH DRIVERS WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO STAY IN THE HOSPITAL FOR THREE DAYS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED CARDIAC IMPACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAUSE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 11/12/15*LJ UPDATED 1/4/2015 *JS
Jun 11, 2015
WAS HIT HEAD ON AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Nov 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED ON BLACK ICE, CRASHING ON THE CENTER MEDIUM AND THEN PROCEEDED TO ROLL OVER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND A PASSENGER SUSTAINED A CONTUSION AND BRUISING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT HIM AT A LATER DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
Jan 22, 2013
AIR BAGS FAILED DURING CRASH. *TR
May 13, 2009
I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN MY 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. DURING THE CRASH I ENDED UP GOING THROUGH A POWER POLE SEVERING IT. I STRUCK THE POLE IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT END. THE DAMAGE WAS SUBSTANTIAL TOTALING THE VEHICLE. MY CONCERN IS NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. IS THIS A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA TRUCKS? EVEN HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE FIRE DEPT. SAID THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE GONE OFF. *JB
Oct 08, 2005
+ 2 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY AND CRASHED INTO THE READ OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER OF THE SECOND VEHICLE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *TR
Jun 07, 2013
VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 80MPH HAD TO PULL OFF ROADWAY AND SHUTDOWN IGNITION. *TR
May 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CARBURETOR INDEPENDENTLY OPENED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE BACKWARD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Aug 20, 2010
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPACE ON MY MOTHER'S 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA LIMITED. THE TRUCK HIT TWO PARKED VEHICLES IN THE PARKING LOT. AS A PASSENGER I REACHED OVER TO TRY TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL BUT THAT WASN'T WORKING SO I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND WE STOPPED. THE SECOND VEHICLE WE HIT, A FORD EXPEDITION WAS FORCEFULLY MOVED OVER TO THE NEXT PARKING SPOT DUE TO THE CRASH. 911 WAS CALLED, FIRE DEPT AND AMBULANCE ARRIVED BUT POLICE DID NOT SHOW UP DUE TO THEIR LACK OF STAFF AND NO INJURY/DEATH. *CN
Feb 06, 2010
FAULTY APPS (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR). VEHICLE IS DESIGNED WITH A COMBINATION OF MECHANICAL AND DRIVE BY WIRE THROTTLE BODY. WHEN DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS WITH STEADY ACCELERATOR PRESSURE, THE TRUCK FELT AS IF THE FUEL CUTS OFF AND INSTANTLY STARTED TO COAST. NO INPUT FROM GAS PEDAL WHEN DEPRESSED. TRUCK JUST IDLES. THIS CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC AS THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. *NM
Apr 05, 2006
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STEERING
6 complaints
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL BROKE LOOSE FROM LOWER CONTROL ARM
Oct 11, 2019
MY POWER STEERING STARTED MAKING A NOISE AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. UPON CHECKING MY POWER STEERING FLUID AND ADDING SOME THERE WAS IMPROVEMENT, BUT I NOTICED I WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT THAT THE RUST ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE TRUCK WAS SO SIGNIFICANT AND THAT A HOLE HAD ACTUALLY RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING THE LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID. I HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE RACK AND PINION REPLACED. THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED ME AND ACTUALLY SHOWED ME ALL OF THE RUST CONCERNS. THERE IS SIGNIFICANT RUST ON THE FRAME AND OTHER HARDWARE PARTS ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE TRUCK. TOYOTA NOTIFIED ME OF 2011 THAT THERE WERE SOME CONCERNS AND REQUEST I GO TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A COMPOUND PLACED ON THE FRAME TO PREVENT FURTHER RUSTING. I DID COMPLETE THIS AS REQUESTED, HOWEVER THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THAT THE COMPOUND LOOKED LIKE IT WAS SPORADICALLY PLACED AND THAT IT BASICALLY DID NO GOOD. THE RUST ISSUE IS SIGNIFICANT. I CONTACTED TOYOTA ONCE I KNEW THE ISSUE WAS RUST RELATED AND AFTER TALKING WITH A COUPLE OF PEOPLE I SPOKE WITH SOMEONE AT HEADQUARTERS. HE BASICALLY TOLD ME THAT HE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME UNLESS TOYOTA ISSUED ANOTHER FRAME RECALL. HE SAID THE COMPANY WAS CONSIDERING IT, BUT NO ISSUE HAS CAME OUT. I THEN STATED THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE TOYOTA KNOWS THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE, BUT IS NOT SURE IF THEY WANT TO OWN UP TO IT AND ADDRESS IT. THIS WAS NOT DENIED BY THE REPRESENTATIVE I WAS SPEAKING WITH. IN ADDITION TO THE FRAME RUST, THERE ARE OTHER HARDWARE RUST ISSUE THAT ARE OF SAFETY CONCERN. ANY LINE THAT CARRIES FLUID UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK IS IN DANGER OF RUSTING THROUGH. ALSO, THERE IS A STEERING MECHANISM WITH SIGNIFICANT RUST AND IF FOR SOME REASON THE BOLTS COMPLETELY RUST OFF THEN I LOSE CONTROL OF ALL STEERING. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO MY CONCERNS. *TR
Jan 17, 2015
I HAD JUST PICKED UP THE TRUCK FROM KINGS TOYOTA, AFTER THEY HAD PUT A NEW FRAME ON THE TUNDRA; WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES WHEN I HAD TO USE FORCE TO STEER VEHICLE. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND LOOKED UNDER MY TRUCK. MY RACK WAS SO CORRODED. THERE WERE HOLES WITH LEAKS THROUGHOUT, BUT ONE HOLE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A PENCIL. TOOK TRUCK BACK TO DEALER (VERY ANGRY), WHERE THEY SAID I NEEDED A NEW RACK. IT WAS BEYOND REPAIR. *TR
Nov 10, 2014
TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR A FRONT END INSPECTION DUE TO A STEERING PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY STIFF DURING TURNING AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO CENTER. ASKED FOR A THOROUGH FRONT END INSPECTION OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED STEERING LINKAGES, ETC. DEALER ADVISED THAT ALL WAS OK BUT THAT FRONT END WOULD NEED TO BE ALIGNED. PAID FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. THE PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE UPON RECEIPT OF THE VEHICLE. DROVE ANOTHER 600 + MILES AND WHILE DRIVING TO A LOCAL BUSINESS AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME AND WEDGED UNDER THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HOUSING. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED AND THE WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL SHOP FOR REPAIR. AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM TO TOYOTA CORPORATE AS A COMPLAINT THAT THE DEALER DID NOT DISCOVER THE PROBLEM WHEN IT WAS IN THEIR CARE FOR A STEERING/FRONT END DISCREPANCY. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH TODAY, DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ENGINEERING DEFECT AND PROBLEM WITH THE 2000 - 2004 TUNDRA FRONT END. *TR
Mar 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER RECALL: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING RACK WAS RUSTED AND THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR IT UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE . THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
Nov 15, 2010
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
5 complaints
LOWER DRIVERS SIDE BALL JOINT POPPED OUT GOING DOWN HYWAY. TIRE ENDED UP COLLAPSING IN ON DRIVERS FENDER DOOR AND BROKE CV SHAFT AND TWISTED A ARMS. VERY DANGEROUS. NO PRIOR SIGN OF CLUNKING OR POPPING.
Jun 13, 2017
MY POWER STEERING BLEW OUT. IT BEGAN SQUEALING VERY LOUDLY AND LOSING FLUID RAPIDLY. I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK 7-8 YEARS AND NEVER HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING. TODAY, A MECHANIC TELLS ME IT'S RUSTED OUT AND I NEED A NEW POWER STEERING RACK, PRESSURE LINE AND BUSHINGS. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY SIMILAR (IDENTICAL...) TO ISSUES I'VE READ BEFORE CONCERNING THE TUNDRA AND THE RECALL OF THE RUSTED FRAME. ON 1/4/2013 @ 158,495 MILES, I HAD ROHRICH TOYOTA ADDRESS THE RECALL FOR THE FRAME RUST CORROSION. THE CURRENT POWER STEERING ISSUE MAY VERY WELL BE RELATED TO THE RUST ISSUE THAT LEAD TO THE 2012 RECALL. *TR
Oct 08, 2014
TOYOTA'S TUNDRA CORROSION RECALL FOCUSES ON THE FRAME, FUEL TANK MOUNTING, AND SPARE TIRE MOUNTING HARDWARE. IF THE FRAME HAS NO PERFORATIONS AND THE FUEL TANK SUSPENSION AND SPARE TIRE MOUNTING ARE SOUND, THE TRUCK IS DETERMINED TO BE SAFE. MY TUNDRA HAS BEEN SO INSPECTED BY A DEALER, PASSED THEIR TEST, AND FOUND TO BE "SAFE.". MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE VEHICLE'S UNDERCARRIAGE SHOWS EXTENSIVE CORROSION OF FRAME, STEERING, AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF TOYOTA'S RECALL. THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION IS SO GREAT THAT IT CALLS INTO QUESTION THE POTENTIAL FOR A SUSPENSION OR STEERING COMPONENT TO FAIL DURING OPERATION, LEADING TO A LOSS OF CONTROL AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS AND OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF SEVERAL CORROSION SITES ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY TRUCK THAT ILLUSTRATE MY CONCERN. I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK TO A BODY SHOP FOR EVALUATION AND WAS TOLD IT IS NOT SAFE. TOYOTA'S RECALL DOES NOT ADDRESS THE FULL RANGE OF SAFETY ISSUES BROUGHT ON BY THEIR CORROSION PROBLEM. TOYOTA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO INSPECT ALL OF THE CRITICAL COMPONENTS SUBJECT TO THE EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND EITHER DETERMINE THEY ARE SAFE OR REPAIR THEM. IF MY DIGITAL PHOTOS WOULD ASSIST YOU IN UNDERSTANDING MY CONCERN, I WOULD BE HAPPY TO FORWARD THEM TO YOU. THANK YOU! *TR
Nov 17, 2010
EXCESSIVE RUST AND METAL CORROSION ON FRAME, WHEELS, BRAKES, AND STEERING COMPONENTS. *TR
Aug 24, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. THE STEERING WOULD ALSO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY. MOREOVER, THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING OIL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS UNSAFE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 173,744. UPDATED 08/19/09 *BF THE REAR CROSS MEMBERS WERE RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTH ENDS. THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE OFF ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED OIL. UPDATED 08/20/09.*JB
Jul 22, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
5 complaints
BRAKE PROBLEMS. VIBRATION IN TRUCK WHEN USING THE BRAKES. 60,000 MILES AND GOING ON SECOND SET OF BRAKES/ROTORS TRYING TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM. SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT WITH THIS TRUCK. *TR
Feb 11, 2008
MY 2001 TUNDRA VIBRATES AND PULSATES WHEN BRAKING. I HAVE HAD BRAKE PADS INSTALLED AND THE ROTORS TURNED 3 TIME IN THE LAST FOUR MONTHS. BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM I HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THANK GOD I WASN'T INJURED. I HAVE HEARD AND READ ABOUT OTHER TUNDRA OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN WILL THEY MAKE TOYOTA RECALL THE TUNDRA'S BECAUSE OF THE BAD BRAKING SYSTEM ON THEM? WHEN SEVERAL PEOPLE LOSS THEIR LIVES. I JUST IT WILL BE THE FORD INCIDENT ALL OVER AGAIN. *LA
Oct 09, 2003
MY TUNDRA IS A 2001 AND IT HAS JUST UNDER 36,000 MILES. THE BRAKES CAUSE THE FRONT END TO SHAKE SEVERELY. I REPLACED THE PADS ABOUT A MONTH AGO BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE GOTTEN WORSE. I UNDERSTAND FROM OTHER SITES THAT THE STANDARD BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THE TUNDRA IS INADEQUATE. I'LL PROBABLY JUST GET RID OF THE TRUCK INSTEAD OF FIGHTING WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. THIS REALLY MUDDIES THE TOYOTA REPUTATION FOR ME. GUESS I'LL GO BACK TO EUROPE TO GET MY NEXT VEHICLE.
Aug 08, 2003
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT BRAKES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID OT WANT TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE.*AK
Jul 14, 2003
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED BETWEEN 10 AND 35MPH VEHICLE VIBRATES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT PROBLEM, HOWEVER, TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A TSB ABOUT PROBLEM. *AK
Feb 23, 2001
TIRES
4 complaints
LOW MILEAGE, TWO YEAR OLD FRONT TIRES BEGINNING TO SEPARATE AT INNER SIDEWALLS, MAKING VIBRATIONS ABOVE 50+ MPH AND SHAKING VEHICLE SO BAD ALMOST UNDRIVEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ALIGNMENT SHOP SAID GET THEM CHECKED. RE-BALANCING TIRES HAD NO EFFECT, MOVED FRONT TIRES TO REAR THEN BED OF TRUCK WOULD VIBRATE AT SPEED. REPLACE THE 2 TIRES IN QUESTION AND PROBLEM RESOLVED. HAD TIRE SHOP LOOK AT THE TIRES AND THEY FOUND TREAD SEPARATION AT INNER SIDEWALLS OF BOTH SUSPECT TIRES. CALLED MANUFACTURED FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AND THEY NEEDED A RMA FORM FILLED OUT BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO SELLS THIS BRAND OF TIRE BEFORE A RETURN COULD BE ACCEPTED. ORIGINAL PURCHASE WAS ONLINE FROM WALMART FOR PICKUP AT LOCAL STORE. WALMART HAD NO RECORD OF THE TIRE SELLER WHO SUPPLIED ONLINE WALMART SALES. MANUFACTURER REFERRED ME TO A 'DISCOUNT TIRE' STORE LOCALLY THAT MANUFACTURER HAD PREVIOUS CONTACT WITH AND DEALT IN THIS BRAND OF TIRE. CONTACTED THE SUGGESTED STORE AND SALESMAN NEEDED TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER FIRST TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED. AFTER A CALLBACK FROM STORE, SALESMAN TRIED TO DIAGNOSIS THE TIRE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE WITHOUT ACTUALLY LOOKING AT THE TIRES AND SAID TIRES WERE PROBABLY OUT OF ROUND. I HAVE THE TWO TIRES AND STILL PONDERING FOR A SOLUTION.
Mar 07, 2021
THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. SCC *JB
Mar 03, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL 4 TIRES WORE DOWN IN 20,000 MILES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID. P245/70R16, PLEASE PROVIDE DOT#.AND PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Dec 30, 2002
TIRE IS LOW-PROFILE DESIGN STANDARD ON PRIUS. EXPLOSIVE SEPARATION OCCURRED ON DRY ROADWAY WITHOUT DEBRIS. OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78 DEGREES. THANK GOODNESS THAT THE TIRE WAS ON THE REAR. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO INITIATE A CONTROLLED STOP FROM THE NUMBER ONE LANE TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THE SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR QUARTER-PANEL, THE ALLOY RIM AND OF COURSE THE TIRE. BRIDGESTONE CUSTOMER CARE WAS CONTACTED AT 800-847-3272 AND I WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD SEND A CLAIM PACKAGE WITHIN 5 DAYS. THERE IS NO REFERENCE NUMBER ASSIGNED. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD PAY FOR REPAIRS. SERIAL NUMBER FOR ALL 4 TIRES IS: CHA3700. IT IS LIKELY THAT THIS LOT OF TIRES IS ON ALL OF THE PRIUS VEHICLES SITTING AT THE LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA STORAGE FACILITY. THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED THE DAY BEFORE THE INCIDENT AND ALL TIRES WERE INFLATED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: EL9P TIRESIZE: P17565 R14)
Dec 22, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVE WHEN I NOTICED THAT A STRAP WAS DANGLING AND WHAT LOOKED TO BE THE TANK WAS HANGING A LITTLE LOW. AFTER CHECKING UNDER-NEATH THE TRUCK I FOUND THAT THE ONE OF THE STRAPS HAD BROKEN, RUSTED AT THE BOLT SITE AND WAS NO LONGER HOLDING THE TANK UP. *TR
Aug 17, 2014
I HAD A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. I PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK, GOT OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING AND NOTICED A FUEL MIST AND FUEL STREAMING DOWN THE FUEL TANK TO THE GROUND. WHEN I SHUT OFF THE TRUCK, THE STREAM SLOWED TO A DRIP AND THEN STOPPED. FUEL HAD SPRAYED UNDER THE FRAME AND ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE, LUCKILY IT DID NOT IGNITE. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN THE SAME DAY. TOYOTA FOUND THAT THE MAIN FUEL LINE COMING OUT OF THE FUEL TANK HAD FAILED WITH A PIN HOLE FORMING. P/N 77209-0C010 (TUBE SUB-ASSY, FUEL). IT IS A RUBBER FUEL LINE. TOYOTA DROPPED THE FUEL TANK IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE FUEL LINE. IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CORROSION RECALL SINCE IT WAS A RUBBER FUEL LINE. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL, IT COULD HAVE TURNED OUT TO BE A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE LIFE HAD THE FUEL STREAM IGNITED. *TR
Nov 08, 2010
EXCESSIVE RUST PROBLEMS IMPACTED THE GAS TANK AND SECURING STRAPS UNDER MY 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CORROSION CREATED SMALL PINHOLES IN THE TANKS, RESULTING IN GAS LEAKAGE AND REQUIRED THE TANK AND STRAPS TO BE REPLACED.
Mar 26, 2010
CONSUMER LETTER COMPLAINT REGARDING THE AIR FUEL SENSOR ON THE 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA.*MR THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT WARRANTY THE AIR FUEL SENSOR ON HIS V-6 ENGINE BUT THEY WARRANTED THE V-8 ENGINES UP TO 80000 MILES. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM SENSORS AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPAIRS. *NM
Jun 10, 2005
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4 complaints
DUE TO PREMATURE CORROSION (VEHICLE 4 YEARS OLD) PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO FUNCTION, FAILED NYS INSPECTION, WAS REPAIRED (03/14/2005). DUE TO PREMATURE CORROSION, SPRING BROKE, WAS REPAIRED (01/02/2008). POWER STEERING RACK ROTTED, HAD TO BE REPLACED. APPROX MILEAGE 150,000. FRONT SUSPENSION LINKS ROTTED OUT. CALLED TOYOTA (04/15/2009) VOICED OUR CONCERN FOR ROTTING FRAME, NO RECALL AT THAT TIME. THEY ISSUED A COMPLAINT #.TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION FOR THREE RECALLS, A0F, B0D, 90M ON 05/02/2012. INSPECTION NOT PROPERLY DONE, CHUNKS OF RUST STILL CAN BE FLAKED OFF, POSSIBLE HOLES BEHIND, BUT THEY SPRAYED CRC OVER TOP OF THE LOOSE SCALING, COVERING OVER THE PROBLEMS. WE HAD NO CHOICE IN WHAT THEY WERE DOING WITH OUR PROPERTY. WE TOOK IT IN FOR AN INSPECTION. AFTER SAID INSPECTION, IF IT WOULD NOT GET A NEW FRAME, WE WOULD HAVE OPTED TO TAKE IT HOME, REMOVED ALL LOOSE SCALING PRIOR TO THE CRC BEING APPLIED. WE WERE NOT GIVEN ANY OPTIONS, OUR VEHICLE WAS ALREADY ON THE WAY TO THEIR COLLISION SHOP FOR THE WORK. THIS WOULD HAVE ACCOMPLISHED TWO THINGS; THE DEALERSHIP WOULD KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT THERE WERE NO HOLES AND THE CRC WOULD STICK DIRECTLY TO THE FRAME MINIMIZING FUTURE CORROSION (THAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE RECALL AFTERALL) I CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE AND VOICED MY CONCERN WITH A SPRAY COVERING OVER THE PROBLEM, AND THE TRUCK NOT BEING SAFE. MY CASE IS STILL PENDING, BUT BASED ON THE INITIAL CALL BACK FROM THE CASE MANAGER, IT IS NOT LOOKING LIKE THERE WILL BE A RESOLUTION IN OUR FAVOR, WE WILL SEE. MY CONCERN IS, HOW MANY OF THESE TOYOTA DEALERS ARE NOT THOROUGHLY INSPECTING THESE TRUCKS, SPRAYING OVER THE PROBLEMS AND PUTTING THESE VEHICLES BACK ON THE ROADS. HOW SAFE IS THAT? *TR
May 09, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES IN AUGUST OF 2007. IN NOVEMBER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE AN ADJUSTMENT WAS NEEDED. RECENTLY, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND HEARD GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM THE TIRE AREA WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BEARING COMPLETELY FAILED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT WHOEVER WORKED ON THE BRAKES SET THE ROTORS TOO LOW, CAUSING THE BEARING TO MALFUNCTION. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,350 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Jan 14, 2008
BRAKES AND BALL JOINT FAILURE OF TOYOTA TUNDRA LIM. 4DOOR 4.7L 8 CYLINDER 4X4 RIGHT SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF AND HIT TWO PERSONS ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY IN WHICH ONE WAS KILLED.*AK
Jan 25, 2006
ON MY 2001 TUNDRA, WHEN APPLING THE BRAKES THERE IS SEVER VIBRATION CAUSING THE WHOLE TRUCK TO VIBRATE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES BUT THE VIBRATION STILL OCCURS. IT HAS CAUSED THE TIRES TO WEAR EXCESSIVLY AND THERE IS ONLY 20,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. *AK
Jun 11, 2003
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
THE SEATBELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT WILL NO LONGER LATCH. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY TIME THE PASSENGER TRIES TO BUCKLE UP. THE ISSUE IS WITH THE CATCH AND NOT THE BUCKLE. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE CATCH AND WHEN YOU STICK THE BUCKLE INSIDE, IT SIMPLY WILL NOT CATCH TO LOCK THE BUCKLE IN PLACE.
Oct 24, 2018
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, PASSENGER WAS FORCED UNDERNEATH THE DASH. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONERNING THIS MATTER.*AK
Nov 02, 2001
SEAT BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT COMPLETELTY AND IS GETTING WORSE. *AK
Mar 28, 2001
STEERING,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
MY 2001 TOYOTA TUNDDA WAS PART OF THE FRAME SERVICE CAMPAIGN. UPON RECEIVING NOTICE I IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN INSPECTION AND MY FRAME WAS COATED IN THE PROTECTIVE COATING SUPPLIED BY TOYOTA AT THE TOYOTA DEALER I PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM. IN THE YEARS TO COME THAT COATING WOULD FALL OFF AND MY TRUCK FRAME WOULD CONTINUE TO RUST. IN AUGUST OF 2018 I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO SAID A HOLE HAS RUSTED IN THE FRAME NEAR THE GAS TANK. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT TOYOTA WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT HER PROBLEM SINCE THE PROGRAM HAD EXPIRED. I RECEIVED THIS SAME INFORMATION FROM THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM AND TOYOTA CORPORATE. IN ADDITION TO THE HOLE IN THE FRAME BOTH POWER STEERING LINES RUSTED THROUGH AND SO DID THE POWER STEERING RACK. TOYOTA'S ATTEMPT AT FIXING THE PROBLEM FAILED AND NOW I'M STUCK WITH A TRUCK THAT HAS A COMPROMISED FRAME. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE PUTTING MYSELF OR MY FAMILY IN THIS VEHICLE AS IT WON'T BE AS STRONG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND KEEPING THE VEHICLE WILL ONLY RESULT IN FURTHER DETERIORATION OF THE FRAME. TOYOTA NEEDS TO MAKE THIS RIGHT AND EITHER BUY THE TRUCK BACK OR FIX THE FRAME AND THEY NEED TO DO THIS FOR AL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Aug 12, 2018
MY 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA WAS JUST TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED. I WAS TOLD BY MY LOCAL TOYOTA OF NEWPORT DEALER THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT AND WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. ALSO, TIRE CROSS MEMBERS EXHAUST SYSTEM CROSSOVER PIPES AND POWER STEERING FRAME RUSTED OUT AND IS LEAKING. I CALLED TOYOTA HOT LINE AND AM WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. *TR
Oct 27, 2009
THERE WAS NO INCIDENT HERE, LET ME CLARIFY THAT FIRST OF ALL. I AM BEGINNING TO READ QUITE A BIT ABOUT THE 2000-2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA VEHICLES IN COLD WEATHER STATES, EXPERIENCING AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF FRAME RUST. I LIVE IN MARYLAND AND CURRENTLY OWN A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 4WD. MY VEHICLE HAS 36,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT. AFTER THE FIRST YEAR THE RUST STARTED, I HAVE USED AT LEAST A CASE OF RUST-OLEUM TO COUNTER THE EFFECTS OF THE RUST. MY BIGGEST CONCERN RIGHT NOW IS THE APPEARANCE OF MY STEERING COLUMN (LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD) THIS METAL SHAFT IS ENGROSSED IN RUST. I OWN A 1987 BUICK WITH 117,000 MILES ON IT THAT DOES LOOK NO WHERE NEAR THIS BAD. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT THIS COULD AT SOME POINT POSE A SAFETY RISK. JUST TODAY I CALLED THE TOYOTA'S CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AT 800-331-4331 AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THE FRAME RUST, BUT SAID THAT I WAS ON MY OWN WITH ANY OTHER RUST. THEY TOLD ME TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. UPON CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP, THEY ONLY ACKNOWLEDGED RUST PROBLEMS WITH TOYOTA TACOMAS. I JUST WANTED NHTSA TO BE AWARE OF THIS . THANKS *TR
Oct 26, 2009
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN CROSS MEMBER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT FELL OFF,THE REAR SHOCK TOP FAILED AND THE CROSSMEMBER FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE LINE TO FAIL. UPDATED 11/08/2017*JS
Nov 08, 2017
ON 11//18/0/01IRC'D A RECALL FOR EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE REAR CROSS MEMBER. IN 10/2012,I WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRUCK FRAME PASSED INSPECTION AND WAS GOOD.THEY DID REPLACE TWO GAS TANK STRAPS AND TOLD ME THE UNDERCOATING THAT SHOULD BE SPRAYED ON IT AS PART OF THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE.I NEVER RECEIVED ANY ADDITION CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE UNDERCOATING.ON 12/23,14 I TOOK MY TRUCK TO TJ TOYOTA FOR A TRAILER LIGHT WHIP REPAIR. AT THAT TIME, THE MECHANIC HAD ME LOOK AT THE FRAME RAIL.IT IS RUSTED SO BAD I COULD SEE RIGHT THROUGH THE RAIL.THE CONNECTION OF THIS RAIL TO THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE SCALING.THE TRUCK WAS DUE FOR AN INSPECTION AT THE END OF THE MONTH, AND I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT DO AN INSPECTION.THE MECHANIC CONTINUED TO TELL ME HE FELT THE TRUCK WAS "JUNK" UNSUITABLE FOR TOWING ANYTHING.I CALLED 1-800-331-4331 AT TOYOTA AND SPOKE WITH [XXX], [XXX] AND [XXX]. [XXX] PROCESSED A CONFERENCE CALL WITH HERSELF, [XXX] AT TJ TOYOTA AND ME. [XXX] TOLD ME TO TAKE THE TRUCK BACK TO TJ TOYOTA TO REDO THE FRAME INSPECTION AND IF IT FAILED, TOYOTA WOULD REPLACE THE FRAME. HOWEVER, [XXX], FROM TJ TOYOTA STATED IT IS NOT CORRODED ON THE FRAME BUT IT IS ON THE RAIL CONNECTING TO THE FRAME. I ASKED WHAT THEY WOULD FOR ME AND HE STATED, SPRAY IT WITH UNDERCOATING. I ASKED WHAT THAT WOULD DO FOR THE TRUCK AND [XXX] STATED NOTHING?. NNYROADS ARE SALTED HEAVILY.IF THIS VEHICLE WAS NEVER UNDERCOATED OR PROTECTED FOR RUST, THE FACT THAT THE RAILS ARE RUSTED IS DUE TO NOT BEING PREPARED FOR DRIVING IN NNYWINTER.I FIND IT DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT IN 2012 MY TRUCK FRAME AND UNDER CARRIAGE WAS IN AS GOOD A CONDITION AS THE INSPECTION DICTATED.IF IN TWO YEARS A TOYOTA TRUCK FRAME GOES FROM GOOD TO JUNK, THERE IS A PROBLEM SOME PLACE. I BELIEVE NOT UNDERCOATING THE VEHICLE LED TO THE RUST PROBLEMS AND THE RESULT OF THE INSPECTION IN 2012 WAS INCORRECT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 19, 2015
MY BRAKES LINE RUSTED OFF. I GOT IT REPLACED. IF I DIDN'T NOTICE IT I COULD HAVE GOTTEN INTO A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH NO BRAKES. MY FRAME ON THE PICKUP IS RUSTING AND I AM CONCERNED THAT IT WILL BECOME ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE OWNED TOYOTAS ALL MY LIFE AND NOW WORRIED TO DRIVE THEM DUE TO RUSTY FRAMES. *TR
Jan 28, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY. SAFETY DRIVING LIGHTS ALSO DID NOT WORK. HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS DID WORK. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT BOTH SYLVANIA SILVERSTAR 9033/HB2 H4 LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ARE DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED ASAP. HAVING BOTH HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT AT THE SAME TIME IN INEXCUSABLE! IT NEARLY CAUSED ME TO CRASH AT HIGH SPEED. HAD TO DRIVE HOME USING MY HIGH BEAMS AND FOG LIGHTS. *TR
Jan 27, 2015
TAILLIGHT BULBS FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET. WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER A COUPLE OF TIMES AND THEY PUT THE BULBS BACK IN BUT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM THAT THE SOCKETS DON'T HAVE ENOUGH SPRING TENSION TO SECURE THEM IN PLACE. I'VE SINCE BLOCKED THEM IN PLACE WITH TOOTHPICKS TO INCREASE THE TENSION OF THE SOCKETS. CHEAP FIX BUT THEY SHOULD REPLACE THE SOCKETS. *TR
Jan 15, 2011
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BULBS FALL OUT OF THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 99V347003, REGARDING THE TAILLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE LOCKING TAB ON THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH FORCE TO RETAIN THE TAIL LIGHT BULB. THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET CAUSING THE BRAKE OR TAIL LIGHT TO MALFUNCTION. UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB UPDATED 03/20/06. *JB
Jan 30, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
2 complaints
On September 4, 2025, I brought my 2001 Toyota Tundra to Midas at 5325 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002 for an oil change and inspection. Midas advertises a “Closer Look Vehicle Check,” which includes checking steering, suspension, and wheels. Their inspection report marked the steering system as “OK” and only noted mild shock wear. Less than a month later, while exiting the highway, the lower ball joint failed completely, causing the front suspension and wheel to detach. I immediately lost steering control. Fortunately, this occurred at low speed; had it happened moments earlier on the highway, it could have caused a major collision or fatalities. The failed component (lower ball joint and related suspension parts) is still available for inspection. An independent mechanic later confirmed that the joint was severely worn and the failure appeared to be due to long-term deterioration that should have been detected during Midas’s inspection. No warning lights or indicators appeared before the failure. The incident endangered my life, my passengers’ safety, and other drivers on the road. The business has refused to take responsibility or cover repair costs, which currently total over $2,400, despite their advertised inspection and guarantee. This raises serious concerns that Midas and potentially other service locations may be failing to properly inspect critical suspension components, which poses a major public safety hazard.
Oct 05, 2025
WAS DRIVING HOME ON A 2-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD BANG AND FOUND MY VEHICLE SCRAPING AND SKIDDING DOWN THE ROAD FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 FT. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS COMING FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION AND NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. WOUND UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. MANAGED TO FORCE THE TRUCK ONTO THE LEFT SHOULDER. AFTER GETTING OUT, FOUND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL FLAT ON THE ROAD AND JAMMED UP INSIDE THE WHEEL WELL. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT HAD SNAPPED OFF AT THE BOLT HOLDING IT ONTO THE A-FRAME. OUT OF WARRANTY. TOYOTA SAYS THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING TO HELP. LOOKED ON INTERNET AND FOUND MANY, MANY SIMILAR EXPERIENCES WITH 2001 TUNDRAS. HAVE SCRUPULOUSLY MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2001. THIS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED AND I COULD HAVE KILLED OTHERS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUED RE. THIS PROBLEM AS HAS OCCURRED WITH LATER YEAR TUNDRAS AND TOYOTA SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR REPAIRING MY TRUCK. *TR
Feb 04, 2014
WHEELS
2 complaints
Driving straight at 30mph and wheel came off causing near deadly collision. Upon inspection it is evident that the wheel separated from its ball joints. Further research strongly suggests that this is a known defect of this year/make/model, even though the recall was issued only for the subsequent years vehicle. This is a potentially deadly design flaw and not an isolated manufacturing defect as Toyota claims.
Jan 08, 2024
I LEFT MY DRIVEWAY TO DO SOME ERRANDS AND WHEN I RETURNED I THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD THROWN AN OLD TIRE ON MY PROPERTY. TO MY DISMAY I QUICKLY REALIZED IT WAS MY SPARE TIRE WITH THE ROTTED HOIST STILL FROZEN TO THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. I HAD ALREADY TAKEN MY TRUCK TO A DEALER FOR UNDER CARRIAGE ROTTING RECALL. THANK GOD THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN AT ANY OTHER TIME, IT COULD HAVE KILLED PEOPLE. I DO A LOT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING.
Jun 03, 2015
STRUCTURE,TIRES
2 complaints
SPARE TIRE HOLDER RUSTED & SPARE TIRE FLEW OFF INTO TRAFFIC. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Mar 23, 2015
THE SPARE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE CROSS MEMBER ON MY 2001 TUNDRA. FORTUNATELY I WAS AT SLOW SPEED. I NOW KNOW YOU HAVE OPENED AN INVESTIGATION BUT WANTED TO BE SURE TO LOG THE ISSUE. MY TRUCK IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE AND TOYOTA HAS TOLD ME THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX IT YET. I THINK IT IS TIME THAT YOU REQUIRE TOYOTA TO REPLACE THE FRAME AND ALL ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS. THIS IS NOT ISOLATED TO JUST THE REAR CROSSMEMBER, THERE IS RUST THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Jan 06, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TL* THE OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON A MOUNTAINOUS ROAD, THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND PULSATED ABNORMALLY AS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE ONLY RECURRED WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING DOWNHILL IN COMBINATION TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE ROTORS AND CALIPERS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Apr 07, 2014
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM WRITING THIS LETTER IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE TOYOTA MOTORS CORPORATION RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM ON TOYOTA TUNDRAS 2001 ,AND PROBABLY OTHER YEARS,SPECIFICALLY THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS . FROM WHAT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS TELL ME THESE TRUCKS CAME WITH FRONT CALIPERS THAT ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE VEHICLE AND THEY GET TOO HOT AND AS A RESULT THEY WARP THE DISCS AND THIS CREATES A MODERATE TO VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EVERY TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED . TOYOTA MOTORS REPAIRED THE ISSUE, BY INSTALLING BIGGER CALIPERS WITH MORE SURFACE AREA, AS LONG AS THE CAR WAS WITHIN THE WARRANTY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES . IT IS MY OPINION THAT THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE EXAMINED AND BE CONSIDERED A GOVERNMENT RECALL BECAUSE IT IS NOT THAT A PART BROKE OR GOT WORN OUT BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED . IT IS MORE THAT THE CAR CAME WITH BRAKES NOT CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE FRICTION B/W THE PADS AND THE DISC DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE CALIPER AND AS A RESULT IT WARPS THE DISCS CAUSING OWNERS TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE DISCS FREQUENTLY WITHOUT SOLVING THE PROBLEM OR SOLVING IT FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND NEEDLESS TO SAY THIS ,TO ME, IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE NOT ONLY BECAUSE THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY BUT ALSO BECAUSE ALL THAT SHAKING AND VIBRATION CAN LOOSEN UP OTHER COMPONENTS IN THE SUSPENSION OR BRAKING SYSTEM COMPROMISING THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND AS A RESULT THIS MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT . MANY DISAPPOINTED TUNDRA OWNERS EXPRESS THEIR FRUSTRATION ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON DIFFERENT FORUMS ONE OF THEM IS TOYOTA TUNDRA FORUMS AND ANOTHER IS TUNDRA SOLUTIONS FORUM. I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST REVISION OF THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE A LOT OF US CAN'T AFFORD OR THINK THAT IT IS NOT FAIR TO PAY B/W $2,200- $3,200 THAT THE DEALERSHIPS AND BRAKE SHOPS CHARGE TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION. *TR
Nov 15, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN APPROX. 35 MPH WHEN BALL JOINT FAILURE OCCURRED. LOWER PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT WAS AT FAULT. BALL UNDER SOCKET SEPARATED ALLOWING TIRE TO SWING 90 DEGREES AND JAM UNDER FRAME. CV AXLE WAS TORN FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING UPON FAILURE. DIFFERENTIAL OIL LOSS OCCURRED. TIE ROD, UPPER BALL JOINT AND BRAKE LINE REMAINED INTACT. BODY DAMAGE RESULTED ON FRONT PASSENGER FENDER. *TR
Apr 02, 2012
STEERING/STABILITY. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH LOST CONTROL OF TRUCK AND RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. TRUCK WENT INTO FLAT SPIN THEN ROLLED
May 18, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED AND AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING WAS ALSO AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING AND THE FUEL TANK IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Aug 22, 2011
GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. THE TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT. THE TOYOTA DEALER STATED THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS EXTREMELY RUSTED. *TR
Oct 21, 2009
SEATS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED INTO FROM BEHIND. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE DRIVERS SIDE HEAD REST. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Feb 08, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WELDING ON THE SEAT FRAME OF THE MIDDLE ROW DETACHED AND CAUSED THE SEAT TO SWIVEL AND MOVE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND PERFORMED THE REPAIR, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 109,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.*AK
Apr 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
I WAS ACCELERATING AT AROUND 20 MPH AND MY TRUCK (2001 TUNDRA V8) FELT AS IF THE FUEL CUT OUT. I LET OFF THE THROTTLE AND GOT BACK INTO IT AND THE TRUCK LEAPED FORWARD AS IF IT RECEIVED A SHOT OF GAS. IT ACCELERATED, BUT THE TRUCK WOULD STOP ACCELERATING INTERMITTENTLY AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE CEL CAME ON AS WELL. *TR
May 12, 2010
WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL, AND VEHICLE RIDE ON AN UPWARD INCLINE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT FILLS UP WITH FUMES FROM GAS. THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED BY THE DEALER. *AK
Jan 05, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
TOYOTA TUNDRA BRAKE ISSUE. MY TRUCK BRAKES START TO PULSE AT ALL SPEED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP. I HAVE INSIDE THE LAST TWO YEARS REPLACES THREE SETS OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THIS IS PARTICULARLY FRIGHTENING WHILE APPLY THE BRAKES EXITING THE FREEWAY ON WET ROADS THE BRAKES DON'T SEEM TO WANT TO STOP THE TRUCK IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND THE FRONT END HAS A TENDENCY TO JUMP AND DRIFT TO ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS MY SELF HAVING THE BRAKES REPAIRED BY QUALIFIED MECHANIC AND EVEN TO BLAME THE BRAKES ON ONE MECHANIC THAT HE DID NOT KNOW WHAT HE WAS DOING I HAVE SINCE FOUND THAT HE DID KNOW WHAT HE WAS DOING HE JUST DID KNOT KNOW ABOUT THE TOYOTA TUNDRA BRAKE ISSUE HISTORY AS I DID NOT KNOW AS WELL TILL NOW. EACH TIME THE MECHANIC BLAMED IT ON THE DRIVING HABITS. THIS IS NOT THE CASE, AS THE LAST TIME I HAD MY BRAKES WORKED ON WAS JUST LAST YEAR IN NOVEMBER AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKES HAVE DONE THE SAME THING IN LESS TIME THEN IN THE PAST. IN ADDITION THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE PULSING OF THE FRONT END HAD DAMAGED THE FRONT END WHICH COST OVER $3,000.00 TO FIX. ITS JUST NOW AFTER THE TOYOTA GAS PEDDLE ISSUE CAME TO LIGHT THAT I STARTED TO DO SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER 8 YEARS WITH THE TOYOTA TUNDRAS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. THIS IS A REAL ISSUE WITH THE TUNDRA YEAR 2001. *TR
Mar 02, 2010
I BOUGHT MY 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA IN FEBUARY OF 2005. WHEN IDE BOUGHT THE BRAKES WHERE IN GOOD SHAPE. AFTER JUST 3 MONTHS OF DRIVING MY TRUCK STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT HIGHER SPEEDS (30-55MPH). I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT THE BRAKES WERE SHOT AND THAT THE ROTORS WERE IN NEED OF TURNING. I PROCEEDED WITH THE REPAIRS AND WAS BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN TILL TWO NIGHTS AGO. MY FAMILY AND I WERE COMING HOME AFTER SUNSET WHEN A COW DARTED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I ACTED QUICKLY AND VEIRED ONLY TO FIND THAT THE BRAKES DIDNT WORK CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL OF MY TRUCK. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL BY KNOWING THE PROPER PROCEDURES FROM A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE IDE TAKEN WHEN MY OCCUPATION WAS AS A FIREFIGHTER BUT I STILL CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE ANIMAL IN THE ROAD DUE TO THE BRAKE FAILURE. IVE SINCE TAKEN THE TRUCK BACK TO MY MECHANIC AND THE BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE SHOT ONCE AGAIN. HE SAID THE EXCEEDINGLY RAPID WARE OF THE BRAKES AND ROTORS CAME FROM A MALFUNCTION ON THE REAR BRAKES WHICH IN TURN CAUSES OVER STRAIN ON THE FRONT BRAKES RESULTING IN PREMATURE BREAK FAILURE. IVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND IF YOUR STAFF CAN POSSIBLY DO THE SAME THEY'LL FIND THAT THIS HAS BEEN A TERRIBLY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE TOYOTA TUNDRAS YEAR MODEL 2000 THROUGH 2004. IVE RECENTLY STARTED CIRCULATING A PETITION FOR OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TOYOTA TO ACCUMULATE PROOF THAT THE PROBLEM HAS EXSISTED FOR SOME TIME NOW AND THAT IT HAS HAPPENED IN AN EXTREMLY LARGE NUMBER OF THE TOYOTA TUNDRAS. THEIR ARE COUNTLESS TESTIMONIES OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND HAVE TRIED GOING TO THE MANUFACTURER ONLY TO GET THE RUN AROUND OR JUST SIMPLY IGNORED. TOYOTA IS IN VIOLATION OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTIVE VEHICLES AND SELLING THEM TO THE PUBLIC WITH NO CONCERN WHAT SO EVER FOR THE SAFETY AND CONCERN OF THERE CUSTOMERS OR THE PEOPLE THAT THEY SHARE THE ROADWAYS WITH.
Aug 21, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT RUNNING OFF THE ROAD INTO DITCH AND HAD TO BE TOWED. INSPECTION PHOTOS AVAILABLE DEMONSTRATE BRAKE LINE CORROSION ALONG WITH CHASSIS AND FRAME RUST THROUGH. *TR UPDATED 03/29/10 *BF PICTURES RECEIVED 10/05/10.
Nov 17, 2009
MY 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 4WD. ACCESS CAB PICK-UP TRUCK HAS A RUSTED OUT FRAME. MY TRUCK BROKE DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY(MAY 1ST) I TOWED IT TO MY MECHANIC SHOP. MY MECHANIC REPLACED AN OXYGEN SENSOR THAT HAD RUSTED AWAY ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. FURTHER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND SAID IT HAD EXTREME CORROSION (RUST) ON THE FRAME, BRAKE LINE CONNECTIONS, SUSPENSION MOUNTS, EXHAUST SYSTEM...."RUST EVERYWHERE". HE SUGGESTED IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE BRAKE LINE CONNECTION POINTS WERE SO CORRODED (RUSTED AWAY) THAT THEY COULD FAIL WHILE IN OPERATION.*TR
Nov 16, 2009
VISIBILITY
2 complaints
THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IN MY 2001TOYOTA TUNDRA IS AN ELECTRO CHROMIC SELF-DIMMING MIRROR THAT HAS NO MANUAL BACKUP. THE MIRROR CONTAINED A FLUID WHICH LEAKED OUT CAUSING THE SELF-DIMMING MIRROR TO FAIL TO PROVIDE DIMMING AGAINST REAR APPROACHING HEADLIGHTS RESULTING IN THE DRIVER TO EITHER BE BLINDED OR TO HAVE TO TURN THE MIRROR AWAY WHICH GREATLY ELIMINATES REAR VIEW CAPABILITY IN THE INTERIOR. THERE ARE MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THESE MIRRORS FAILING IN VARIOUS MAKES AND MODELS AS A RESULT OF USUALLY FROM THE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKING. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE OEM MIRROR MAKER, STEVE CHENLO, FROM MAGNA DONNELLY (HIS DIRECT LINE IS 616-786-7495), NOW REFUSES TO SUPPLY REPLACEMENT MIRRORS. A FEW YEARS AGO, I HAVE DOCUMENTATION THAT MAGNA DONNELLY WAS REPLACING THESE MIRRORS FOR FREE BUT STOPPED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. *TR
Mar 24, 2009
WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN TURNING ON HEATER ONLY COOL AIR BLOWS OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Nov 26, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA BRAKES SHAKE EXCESSIVELY EVEN AFTER REPLACING THEM WITH NEW ONES. TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD THUMP WHEN GOING INTO OVERDRIVE. *LA
Nov 05, 2003
WHEN ABS KICKS IN IT INTERMITTENTLY MAKES A LOUD BANGING NOISE, ALMOST LIKE VEHICLE IS BACK FIRING. WHEN VEHICLE MAKES SUDDEN STOPS PEDAL SHAKES AND ABS KICKS IN. TOYOTA INSPECTOR SAYS NOISE IS NORMAL.*AK
Aug 30, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
HORN CIRCUIT RELIES ON GROUNDING (COMPLETING THE CIRCUIT WHEN HORN IS PRESSED) THROUGH STEERING SHAFT/COLUMN ASSEMBLY. THIS CONNECTION TO GROUND BECOMES UNRELIABLE AS THE VEHICLE AGES LEAVING YOU WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING HORN (IN AN EMERGENCY).
Dec 21, 2019
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
BOUGHT TRUCK NEW IN 8/2001. BROUGHT TRUCK TO DEALER WHEN IT WAS RECALLED FOR RUST IN 2012 AND WAS TOLD RUST WASN'T BAD ENOUGH TO DO ANYTHING. BROUGHT TRUCK BACK TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER 2012 (LAST IN 11/18) AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE ON EACH OCCASION. IN 8/2019 I HEARD A SQUEAK FROM UNDERCARRIAGE AND WHEN I LOOKED, THE SPARE TIRE CROSSMEMBER WAS HANGING DOWN AND THE RIGHT SIDE UPPER SHOCK MOUNT WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND THE TOP OF THE SHOCK WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK BED (TOP SHOCK MOUNT WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY). LOCAL SERVICE CENTER TOLD ME TO REMOVE THE SHOCK AND SPARE TIRE FOR SAFETY. THIS RUST IS LIMITED TO THE UPPER SHOCK MOUNT AND THE CROSSMEMBER HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE. OTHER CROSSMEMBERS AND FRAME RAILS ARE ALL STABLE WITH ONLY THE AMOUNT OF SURFACE RUST EXPECTED ON A 18 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THE DEALER DID A THOROUGH EXAM OF THE TRUCK IN 2012, 2018 OR OTHER VISITS I MADE WHEN I PROMPTED THEM TO CHECK THE RUST AS IT RELATED TO THE RECALL. I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE CAMPAIGN FOR RUST WAS OVER THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. BASED ON THE FACT OF ONLY 2-3 AREAS OF CATASTROPHIC RUST ON THE FRAME AND COMPONENTS WHILE THE REST OF THE FRAME AND CHASSIS IS WEARING APPROPRIATELY I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE RE-INSTATED - OBVIOUS FACTORY DEFECT - NO CORROSION INHIBITED APPLIED. THE VEHICLE IS STILL MECHANICALLY PERFECT BUT THE FALLING SPARE TIRE AND BROKEN SUSPENSION CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT COULD BE PREVENTED WITH A RECALL. I BELIEVE THAT THE TOYOTA DEALER DID NOT DO A THOROUGH INSPECTION. I ALSO QUESTION WHY I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS WHO WERE GIVEN ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT OR OTHER EFFORTS MADE TO STOP THE RUST FROM GETTING WORSE - BUT NOTHING WAS DONE BY TOYOTA TO MITIGATE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE IT GOT TO THIS CATASTROPHIC LEVEL.
Sep 10, 2019
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
FRAME ROT HOLES AND PARTS OF FRAME ROTTED THU ALSO POWER STERRING RACK AND ALL LINES LEAKING THU PUMP RAN OUT OF FLUID ALSO THE FRAME ON DRIVERS SIDE AT FT MOUNT FOR STEP RAIL HOLES RIGHT THU FRAME AND AT FRONT LE4FT FROME RAL HOLE BIG HOLE
Aug 31, 2018
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
DECEMBER 2017 - SHOP INFORMED ME OF SERIOUS FRAME CORROSION/PERFORATION, I CALLED TOYOTA CORP. WAS TOLD TO TAKE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. DEALER INSPECTED MARCH 2018 INFORMED ME NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE AS THE FRAME WAS UNSAFE. DEALER WOULD NOT RELEASE VEHICLE TO ME WITHOUT ME SIGNING THEIR FORM ABOUT UNSAFE VEHICLE. I PHONED TOYOTA CORP. AND WAS TOLD NO ASSISTANCE WAS AVAILABLE. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE / LEGIT? THE MAIN FRAME HAS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE - AND COMPANY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DESIGN AND PRODUCTION/ALLOY ERRORS?
Mar 17, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE FUEL TANK FELL OUT OF MY TRUCK DUE TO RUST ON THE STRAPS. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS ONCE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO MY LOCAL GARAGE TO GET IT FIXED BECAUSE IT WAS CLOSER. I HAD TIED THE FUEL TANK TO THE TRUCK TO GET THE TRUCK TO THE SHOP. I SUPPLIED TOYOTA WITH THE INFORMATION AND RECEIPTS. THEY ARE REFUSING TO REIMBURSE ME.
Dec 09, 2016
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN 2000 AND HAD THE ENTIRE UNIT UNDERCOATED FOR RUST PROTECTION AND SOUND PROOFING. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN GARAGED SINCE NEW AND SINCE I TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS HAS LOW MILEAGE. THIS IS MY PERSONAL VEHICLE NOT A WORK TRUCK. AS TIME WENT ON I BEGAN NOTICING THE RUST UNDER THE CHASSIS AND THEN I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SPARE TIRE BRACKET. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT TOYOTA USED THE SPARE TIRE RECALL TO UNDERSTAND THE MAGNITUDE OF THE CHASSIS RUST PROBLEM. A SHORT TIME LATER I RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE CHASSIS EXCHANGE. WHEN I PICKED UP THE TRUCK THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING, THE WHEEL DID NOT RETURN TO STRAIGHT AFTER A TURN. I COMPLAINED THAT NIGHT AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. AFTER A FEW HINDERED MILES THE LINKAGE WAS WORN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE CAB WAS NOT ALIGNED TO THE RACK WHEN THEY CHANGED THE CHASSIS. MY COMPLAINT IS WITH THE ROT ISSUE. THE REAR AXLE IS NOW ROTTED TO A POINT WHERE IT IS LEAKING THOUGH THE CASING, NOT THROUGH A SEAL OR FITTING BUT THROUGH THE ROTTED METAL. I DO NOT VIEW A REAR AXLE AS A WEAR/REPLACEMENT PART UNLESS IT IS ABUSED THROUGH THE WORKING OF THE TRUCK. I AM 62 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING SINE 16 AND HAVE NEVER EVER HAD TO REPLACE A REAR AXLE FOR ROT. THE FACT THAT TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGED OWNERSHIP FOR THE CHASSIS RUST TELLS ME THAT THEY SHOULD OWN THE AXLE ROT AS WELL. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE WITH NO SUCCESS AND AM LOOKING FOR SOME RELIEF ON THIS REPAIR. TOYOTA QUOTED ME APPROXIMATELY $5000 FOR A NEW AXLE (PARTS AND LABOR). LAST MONTH I SENT $1500 AT THE DEALERSHIP TO REBUILD MY EMERGENCY BRAKES IN ORDER TO PASS OUR STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. EMERGENCY BRAKE LINKAGE IS NOT A WEAR/REPLACEMENT PART. YOUR THOUGHTS? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Aug 16, 2016
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL IS THIS VEHICLE INVOLVED WITH THE LATEST AIRBAG RECALL?
May 05, 2016
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TOOK MY 2001 TUNDRA IN FOR THE FRAME RECALLS. I HAD 52616 MILES ON A GARAGE KEPT TRUCK. THEY SAID MY FRAME WOULD BE FINE AND WOULD HAVE A CRC COMPOUND APPLIED APR 2012. AFTER A FEW WEEKS I TOOK IT BACK IN SINCE THE COMPOUND WAS FALLING OFF, MAY 2012. THEY REAPPLIED THE CRC. I TOLD THEM I HAD CONCERNS OVER SPRAYING OVER RUST, BUT SAID THEY WERE SURE TOYOTA WOULD STAND BEHIND IT. FEB 2014 THE TECHNICIAN MADE A COMMENT ABOUT THE RUST AND LACK OF COMPOUND VISIBLE. FEB 2015 THE TECHNICIAN AGAIN SAID IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE CRC WAS ALMOST GONE. HE MADE A NOTE OF IT ON THE SERVICE REPORT. I ASKED THEM TO CONTACT THE CORP OFFICE ABOUT IT. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT CORP WOULDN'T SPRAY IT AGAIN, BUT THAT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD SPRAY IT. 27 JUNE 2015 DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON INTERSTATE 41, THE FRONT STRAP HOLDING THE GAS TANK BROKE, MILEAGE 58325. I GOT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD NEW STRAPS INSTALLED. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THEY ACTUALLY HAD TO DRILL AND TAP AND MOUNT THE FRONT STRAP IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION DUE TO SEVERE ROTTING OF THE FRAME. AFTERWARDS I FOUND OUT THAT THE STRAPS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED DURING PHASE 2 OF SSC 90. I CALLED TOYOTA CORP CASE# 1507131315. THE FIRST CASE MANAGER GEORGE SAID RIGHT AWAY TOYOTA WOULD DO NOTHING FOR ME. THEN I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE GAS STATION TO FILL IT UP FOR THE FIRST TIME. GAS STARTED POURING OUT ONTO THE GROUND. I BASICALLY CALLED EVERY DAY TILL I GOT JEFFERY MOORE AS MANAGER. HE GOT MY STRAPS AND TANKS REPLACED BUT SAID CORP WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE FRAME. I SENT PICTURES AND EVERYTHING. NOW TOYOTA WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY OF MY E-MAILS OR CALLS . MY FRAME HAS HOLES THAT I CAN PUT MY HAND THREW AND HAS ONLY 6000 MILES ON IT SINCE IT WAS SPRAYED. I'M AFRAID THAT THE GAS WILL BRAKE AWAY OR THE FRAME WILL SNAP AT ANY TIME. THE GOVT NEEDS TO MAKE THEM FIX THIS SAFETY ISSUE THAT WAS IN THE RECALL, NOT MASK IT.
Sep 01, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE TOYOTA SAFETY RECALL WORK DONE IN 2012 TO TREATED MY VEHICLES FRAME TO PREVENT RUST PERFORATION HAS FAILED. DURING NH STATE INSPECTION AREAS WHERE THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH WERE IDENTIFIED. THESE AREAS HAD BEEN TREATED UNDER TOYOTA'S GUIDANCE AND AT THEIR EXPENSE. DUE TO FRAME RUST PERFORATION, AND RUST ISSUES IDENTIFIED BELOW MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. TOYOTA OF PORTSMOUTH, WHERE THE INITIAL RECALL WORK WAS INITIATED, AND TOYOTA MOTOR SALES HAVE BOTH DENIED TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. MANY OTHER 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA OWNERS WERE PROVIDED COMPLETE FRAME REPLACEMENTS. I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RUST TREATMENT THAT HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THIS SAFETY ISSUE. THE STATE INSPECTION WAS REQUESTED BY ME PRIOR TO SPENDING $2,776 (AND UP TO $5,000 OR MORE IF INTERNAL PARTS WERE DAMAGED) TO REPLACE A RUSTED THROUGH AND LEAKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE THAT COULD HAVE SEIZED UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IF I HAD NOT NOTICED THE LEAK. THIS INSPECTION ALSO IDENTIFIED FOR THE SECOND TIME A RUSTED THROUGH AND LEAKING EXHAUST MANIFOLDS (THE LEFT MANIFOLD WAS "STARTING" TO LEAK ON 09/16/2014 WHEN THE TRUCK LAST PASSED INSPECTION. I HEARD THE TICKING SOUND, CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS LEAK, SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. THE BODY AND BED OF MY TRUCK WAS DETERMINED BY A LOCAL BODY SHOP TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH MINIMAL RUST. THIS WAS DETERMINED BY VISUAL INSPECTION AND THE CONDITION OF THE LOWER PORTIONS OF THE DOORS WHICH ARE FREQUENTLY A TROUBLE SPOT IN STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED AND THE FIRST LOCATIONS WHERE RUST (BODY ROT) APPEARS. TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CORROSION PROTECTION ON THE FRAME AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF MY TRUCK AND CREATED SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. THE FRAME RUST TREATMENT TOYOTA USED ON MY TRUCK DID NOT WORK. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THEY HAVE DECLINED TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. THEY HAVE REPLACED MANY FRAMES FOR OTHERS.
Aug 07, 2015
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ACCELERATING ON AN ON-RAMP TO GO ON THE FREEWAY, A MASSIVE BUMP WAS FELT. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR USING MOMENTUM AND DIFFICULT STEERING TO GET ME TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. I DISCOVERED THE WHEEL WAS DISENGAGED AND WAS ONLY ATTACHED BY THE BRAKE LINE. MECHANIC INSPECTED THE DAMAGE AND SAID THE BALL JOINT BROKE OFF CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BE DISENGAGED. *TR
Oct 28, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR CORROSION ,FRAME .CROSS MEMBER AND GAS TANK STRAPS WERE REPLACED IN AUGUST 2012 03/16/2014 THE GAS TANK LEAKED APPROX. 15 GALLONS OF GAS IN MY ATTACHED GARAGE THE GAS TANK WAS PERFORATED IN THREE SPOT UNDERNEATH THE NEW TANK STRAPS THIS VEHICLE HAS 85000 MILES ON IT AND I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE COULD HAVE BEEN RESOLVED WITHOUT ENDANGERING PEOPLE IN THIS MANNER. ALSO NOW THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING IS CORRODED SO BAD IT IS LEAKING GEAR OIL IN SEVERAL PLACES AND I AM AFRAID OF CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. *TR
Mar 24, 2014
STEERING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE 1ST GENERATION TOYOTA TUNDRA'S ARE RUST BUCKETS. I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA W/ APPROX 101,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER RECALL: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED (FRAME IS BEING REPLACED). BUT THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THE STEERING RACK AND HOSE CONNECTIONS ARE ROTTED OUT AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT -> $1300. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR E-BRAKE PIVOTS ARE RUSTED/FROZEN AND WILL ALSO NEED REPLACING ->> $450. IN A NUTSHELL, THE FRAME, THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES ARE ALL RUSTED OUT - IT APPEARS THAT SAFETY WAS AN AFTERTHOUGHT. I FEEL THAT TOYOTA CORPORATION IS NEGLIGENT AND THAT CONSUMERS ARE LEFT HOLDING THE BAG FOR POORLY ENGINEERED PRODUCTS THAT ARE PRONE TO EARLY RUST-OUT. ON-LINE FORUMS ARE FILLED WITH THREADS FROM OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR ISSUES. *TR
Dec 13, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DUE TO PREMATURE CORROSION (VEHICLE 4 YEARS OLD) PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO FUNCTION, FAILED NYS INSPECTION, WAS REPAIRED (03/14/2005). DUE TO PREMATURE CORROSION, SPRING BROKE, WAS REPAIRED (01/02/2008). POWER STEERING RACK ROTTED, HAD TO BE REPLACED. APPROX MILEAGE 150,000. FRONT SUSPENSION LINKS ROTTED OUT. CALLED TOYOTA (04/15/2009) VOICED OUR CONCERN FOR ROTTING FRAME, NO RECALL AT THAT TIME. THEY ISSUED A COMPLAINT #.TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION FOR THREE RECALLS, A0F, B0D, 90M ON 05/02/2012. INSPECTION NOT PROPERLY DONE, CHUNKS OF RUST STILL CAN BE FLAKED OFF, POSSIBLE HOLES BEHIND, BUT THEY SPRAYED CRC OVER TOP OF THE LOOSE SCALING, COVERING OVER THE PROBLEMS. WE HAD NO CHOICE IN WHAT THEY WERE DOING WITH OUR PROPERTY. WE TOOK IT IN FOR AN INSPECTION. AFTER SAID INSPECTION, IF IT WOULD NOT GET A NEW FRAME, WE WOULD HAVE OPTED TO TAKE IT HOME, REMOVED ALL LOOSE SCALING PRIOR TO THE CRC BEING APPLIED. WE WERE NOT GIVEN ANY OPTIONS, OUR VEHICLE WAS ALREADY ON THE WAY TO THEIR COLLISION SHOP FOR THE WORK. THIS WOULD HAVE ACCOMPLISHED TWO THINGS; THE DEALERSHIP WOULD KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT THERE WERE NO HOLES AND THE CRC WOULD STICK DIRECTLY TO THE FRAME MINIMIZING FUTURE CORROSION (THAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE RECALL AFTERALL) I CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE AND VOICED MY CONCERN WITH A SPRAY COVERING OVER THE PROBLEM, AND THE TRUCK NOT BEING SAFE. MY CASE IS STILL PENDING, BUT BASED ON THE INITIAL CALL BACK FROM THE CASE MANAGER, IT IS NOT LOOKING LIKE THERE WILL BE A RESOLUTION IN OUR FAVOR, WE WILL SEE. MY CONCERN IS, HOW MANY OF THESE TOYOTA DEALERS ARE NOT THOROUGHLY INSPECTING THESE TRUCKS, SPRAYING OVER THE PROBLEMS AND PUTTING THESE VEHICLES BACK ON THE ROADS. HOW SAFE IS THAT? *TR
May 09, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,TIRES
1 complaint
I SENT IN MY TOYOTA TUNDRA FOR A SAFETY RECALL THE SSC 90-M RECALL AND THE DEALERSHIP DID NOTHING BUT SPRAY CRC OVER THE RUST WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THERE ATTENTION THAT THE FUEL STRAPS WERE NOT CHANGED OR THE SPARE TIRE THAT HAS PREVIOUSLY DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK THEY SAID IT IS NOT OUR PROBLEM . WHAT ACTION CAN I TAKE ON THIS? *JS
Apr 21, 2012
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
NOTICED OIL IN DRIVE WAY LOOKED UNDER TRUCK AND NOTICE MY STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING AND STABILIZER LINKS WERE RUSTED OFF. TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS AND HE INFORMED ME MY WHOLE EXHAUST WAS RUSTED AS WELL AS THE BODY. TOOK TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BACK IN 2009 FOR BODY RUST RECALL AND WAS TOLD IT WAS OK. I NOW NO THAT WAS NOT TRUE. *TR
Jan 17, 2012
SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WE OWN A 2001 TUNDRA WITH SEVERE RUST PROBLEMS ON THE FRAME, BRAKES, BODY PARTS, SPARE TIRE, SUSPENSION AND NUTS AND BOLTS ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. THE SPARE TIRE DROPPED FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK DUE TO RUST AND DAMAGED THE REAR BUMPER. WE HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR RUSTED ITEMS ON THIS TRUCK. *TR
Mar 10, 2010
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
I HAVE AN 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA THAT WAS PURCHASED AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN IN THE NORTHEAST. IT HAS A RUSTED(QUOTED FROM A TOYOTA MECHANIC) EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE. WONDERING IF THIS IS APART OF THE RUST RECALL ALREADY IN PLACE WITH THE TUNDRAS. *TR
Feb 27, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I OWN A 2001 TUNDRA. I JUST LEARNED OF 4 RECALLS: NHSTA #09E025000, 09V444000, 06E026000, AND 06E065000. WE RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION FROM THE COMPANIES REQUIRED TO DO SO. THE TRUCK IS REGISTERED. WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK NEW AND HAVE BEEN THE ONLY OWNERS. WE HAVE NOT CHANGED ADDRESS SINCE THE PURCHASE. I BELIEVE THE FAILURE TO BE NOTIFIED WAS DELIBERATE TO AVOID THE COST OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE RECALL. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET ANY OF THE 4 COMPANIES INVOLVED TO RESPOND TO PHONE MESSAGES. *TR
Feb 26, 2010
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaint
FRAME/CHASSIS IS RUSTING AT WELD JOINTS AND MOUNTS. PAINT IS BUBBLING AND RUST IS VISIBLE BELOW THE CRACKED PAINT AREAS, WHICH CONCERNS ME SINCE I TOW A 6,000 LBS RV TRAILER. I AM ALSO CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT NOT PASS THE VIRGINIA STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION. *TR
Dec 03, 2009
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA RUST ISSUE 1. BRAKE LINING RUSTED THROUGH, LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY, I HAD TO STEER INTO BUSHES TO STOP, COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS HAD I BEEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEED SPENT $645 ON BRAKE REPAIR , NEEDS MORE BRAKE WORK DO TO RUST ISSUES. 2. FRAME IS NOW SO RUSTED IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION @ 86,000 MILES ON TRUCK...NO RESPONSE FROM TOYOTA. *TR
Oct 12, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I TOOK MY 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA TO THE MECHANIC BECAUSE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS GETTING NOISY. WHEN THE MECHANIC HAD THE CAR JACKED UP, HE NOTED THAT THE FRAME WAS EXTREMELY RUSTY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN FRONT OF THE BACK TIRE. IT WAS ACTUALLY ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH. HE SAID IT LOOKED LIKE IT COULD BREAK AT ANY MINUTE AND GOT AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK WHO SAID I SHOULD DRIVE IT DOWN FOR THEM TO INSPECT IT. I REFUSED BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE AT THIS POINT AND THE TRUCK IS STILL AT THE MECHANICS. *TR
Oct 07, 2009
PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA THAT HAS A RUINOUS AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS ON EXHAUST WORK AND CAN NO LONGER JUSTIFY PUTTING MONEY INTO THIS TRUCK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITHIN MONTHS OF MY HAVING PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM, THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF, BUT THEN SOMETHING ELSE GOES WRONG WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IT COMES BACK ON. IT'S ON RIGHT NOW DESPITE MY HAVING JUST GOTTEN IT OUT OF THE GARAGE A FEW WEEKS AGO. THE HEAT SHIELD CONTINUOUSLY RATTLES BECAUSE OF THE RUST. ALSO, THE PARKING BRAKE LINE IS RUSTED TO THE POINT OF BEING UNUSABLE. THIS IS MY WORK VEHICLE AND I'M AFRAID I'M GETTING CLOSE TO BEING WITHOUT MY TRUCK. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS TRUCK. IF I'M NOT HELPED OUT BY THIS SITUATION, TOYOTA WILL LOSE A LIFE-LONG CUSTOMER. *TR
Apr 26, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
SEVERE FRAME RUST. WHILE REPAIRING A TRAILER WIRING HARNESS I NOTICED MY FRAME IS RUSTED VERY BADLY. *TR
Aug 27, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MELTED ONTO THE FLOOR. THE GARAGE WAS FILLED WITH GREY SMOKE, ASH, AND SOOT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURRED AND THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE'S POWER UNIT REMAINS OPERATIONAL WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED AND THE WIRING HARNESS MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE WASHER FLUID BOTTLE TUBES WERE DAMAGED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 82,300.
Nov 07, 2007
SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DRIVING NORTH ON ALVERNON IN THE LEFT LANE BETWEEN 37TH AND PALO VERDE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL OF THE 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL REMAINED UNDER THE VEHICLE ATTACHED TO THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT. FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINTS IS SUSPECTED. APPROXIMATE SPEED WAS 40 MPH. AFTER SEPARATION THE VEHICLE TRACKED STRAIGHT FOR APPROXIMATE 100 FEET, I THEN CONTROLLED THE VEHICLE AND MOVE TO THE FAR SIDE OF THE RIGHT LANE AND STOPPED. DAMAGE TO THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM, WHEEL, FRONT BUMPER, FRONT LEFT PANEL, ABS SYSTEM AND OTHER EXPECTED DAMAGE OCCURRED. NO DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD OR SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE OTHER THAN DAMAGE TO THE ROADWAY. AT THIS TIME THERE ARE NOT RELATED PHYSICAL DAMAGE OR INJURY TO MYSELF (I WAS ALONE WHEN THIS OCCURRED) OR ANYONE ELSE. TOYOTA AT THIS TIME HAS REFUSED TO MAKE REPAIRS OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THIS MECHANICAL FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 05V225000 FOR THIS TYPE OF FAILURE, BUT CURRENTLY DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 2001 YEAR FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL. *NM
Oct 26, 2005
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PURCHASED TRUCK NEW IN 2001. EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR OUT SINCE NEW 6,000 TO 10,000 MILES PER SET. NOTICED A LOOSENESS IN FRONT END EARLY ON AND PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS TIME WENT ON INCLUDING WOBBLING AND LURCHING WHILE BRAKING. AT 36,000 + MILES TOYOTA REPLACED COMPLETE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEM WITH A HEAVER DUTY SYSTEM AT NO COST. FRONT END STILL FELT LOOSE. AT 52,000 MILES DEALER REPALCED FRONT ROTORS AND SECOND SET OF PADS SINCE SYSTEM UP DATE AT MY EXPENSE. STILL THE FRONT END FELT LOOSE. AT 76,000 MILES F/L WHEEL ASSEMBLE BREAKS OFF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING OVER A SMALL SPEED BUMP AT LESS THEN 10 MPH DAMAGING FENDER AND DOOR. A TOYOTA DEALER FIXED THE TRUCK. THE FRONT END STILL FEELS LOOSE AND THE DEALER WILL NOT CHECK OR WORK ON THE TRUCK BECAUSE I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE BUREAU OF AUTO REPAIR. MY COMPLAINT WAS THE DEALER DID NOT RETURN TO ME THE REPALCED PARTS WHICH I REQUESTED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER TOLD ME HE DID NOT HAVE TO GIVE MT THE DAMAGED PARTS AND THAT NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN TO HIM BECAUSE HE WAS FRIENDS WITH THE LOCAL CONSUMER REP. I WAS CONTACTED BY A CONSUMER REP AND HE TOLD ME THE SAME THING AND THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO BUT PUT A NOTE IN THE DEALERS FILE. I HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY OFFICIAL REPORT SINCE FILING MY COMPLAINT. MY TRUCK IS UNSAFE AND I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT.
Jun 03, 2005
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ROUGHLY AND CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED INWARD. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. *TC
Jan 19, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
JUST LIKE ANOTHER CONSUMER LISTED I TOO HAD A FAILED TRANSMISSION. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS AROUND $3,100.00. A BARELY 4 YR OLD TRUCK SHOULD NOT HAVE LOST A TRANSMISSION ALREADY. WE OWN A 1970 MODEL CHEV P/U THAT HAS NEVER HAD A TRANSMISSION. THE QUALITY OF TOYOTA HAS NOT STOOD UP TO THE COST OF THE "BETTER" MANUFACTURED VEHICLE. I AM TRULY DISAPOINTED IN THE QUALITY, ONE OF THE HANDLES IN THE BACK HAS STRIPPED OUT AND IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF, THE BACK DIRVER'S WINDOW LOCK HAS BROKEN AND FLOPS IN THE WIND WHEN THE WINDOW IS OPEN. I AM ALSO EXPERIENCING THE VERY SAME BRAKE SHUTTER HAS OTHER CONSUMERS AND I JUST PAID FOR A $450.00 BRAKE JOB WITH NEW ROTORS AND PADS AND STILL HAVE THE SHUTTER. NOW AFTER READING THESE OTHER REPORTS I AM CONCERNED ABOUT RELIABILITY OF MY TRUCK.*AK
Dec 01, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN GOING UP A HILL. *AK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN THE ENGINE FELT AS IF IT WERE DRAGGING AND WOULD BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED BUT WHEN PUT INTO GEAR, THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE AND WAS REPLACED WITH A TOYOTA REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. *SCC ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, IT WAS DETERMINED THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR CONDITION DID COOL PROPERLY. *JB
Nov 19, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
BRAKE PEDAL FADES UNDER PRESSURE AND ACTS INCONSISTENTLY. AT TIMES THE BRAKES ENGAGE NEAR THE TOP OF THE PEDAL AND AT OTHER TIMES ALMOST AT THE FLOOR. BRAKE LIGHT HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES. PARKING BRAKE WILL ENGAGE AFTER THREE OR FOUR CLICKS AND THE NEXT TIME WILL NOT ENGAGE ALMOST TO FLOOR. DEALER HAS REPLACED PADS, DRUMS, DISKS, ETC. DEALER AND TOYOTA MOTOR SALES WILL NOT RETURN CALLS, LETTERS, ETC.*JB
Apr 17, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE ESPECALLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. TS THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED THEN ADJUSTED AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER VIBRATION, SHUTTER AND HIGH PITCHED NOISE STILL EXIST. ON ONE OCCASION CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND FOUND THE CALIPER PIN STICKING OUT OF TRIM OF HUBCAP. WITH CALIPER PIN IN HAND, CONSUMER WAS ANGRY WHEN DEALERSHIP HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF SERVICE BULLETIN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. BALANCING WEIGHTS FELL OFF. HEATER STOPPED WORKING DUE TO PACKING MATERIAL. FOAM MATERIAL WAS REMOVED. *TT
Jan 14, 2003
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AT 40 MPH, CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO AVOID A FLOODED AREA, WHEN THE CONSUMER SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, UPON IMPACT OF HITTING AN END POST, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND CHEST INJURIES.*AK CONSUMER STATED WHEN TRYING TO GET OVER TO AVOID THE FLOOD, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE CAUSE OF FAILURE MAY HAVE BEEN THE 2 TIRES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY HAVE COME OFF THE RIMS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *JG TIRE INFORMATION (B.F. GOODRICH P265/70R16)
Jan 14, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
AT 8,900 MILES EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT DISC PADS AND REAR DRUMS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS BEING OUT OF ROUND. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED ROTORS/ REAR DRUMS, AND FRONT DISC PADS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK CUSTOMER STATES HEATER NOT WORKING, DEALER FOUND HEATER CABLE LOOSE. *TT
Nov 07, 2001
TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaint
A BROKEN WELD WHICH MANUFACTURER INSTALLED ON TOW HITCH WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 55 MPH. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH LED TO A VEHICLE CRASH. DRIVER/PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.
Nov 02, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WITHIN ONE WEEK OF OWNERSHIP, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO BOG DOWN WHEN MAKING A TURN FROM A DEAD STOP. A DAY LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE PROBLEM WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION AND THE REPLY WAS THAT; "WE DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG, WHEN WE FIND OUT WE'LL LET YOU KNOW...UNTIL THEN, BE CAREFUL" THAT WAS OVER A MONTH AGO AND I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING FROM THEM. I CALLED TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY STILL DIDN'T HAVE A CLUE WHAT WAS WRONG. THE VEHICLE IS UNPREDICTABLE WHEN TAKING OFF AND HAS ALREADY RESULTED IN A COUPLE OF CLOSE CALLS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THE GENERAL ATTITUDE IS NONCHALANT AND NOBODY HAS MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME OF ANYTHING. FROM WHAT I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP. ALL THE 2001 HIGHLANDERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM.
Feb 23, 2001
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The 2001 TOYOTA Tundra currently has 419 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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