2000 Toyota Tundra Frame And Members Problems
- 340
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 340 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Underbody Shields · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 116 |
| 60–100k mi | 97 |
| 150–400k mi | 47 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns 2000 toyota tundra/sr5. He discovered corrosion on the driver-side rear and passenger wheels. Years later the corrosion began falling off of the vehicle onto his drive-way. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated that the entire frame was corroded. The manufacturer took report number 0910139204. The manufacturer has not confirmed if they will assist with the failure. The…
ODI 10291095
Frame And Members
I was driving 35 mph down a smooth street in austin, tx. In my 2000 tundra pickup truck. The entire right wheel assembly fell off causing $3000 damage to my truck. The day prior, i was driving in the country at 70 mph, within the speed limit. I had 1000 lbs. Of grain in my truck. If the wheel had come off that day, i would likely have been seriously injured. I contacted toyota customer service and was told: "you are…
ODI 10304597
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. In june of 2004, he noticed corrosion bubbling under the paint on the frame; there were quarter inch lumps on the paint. His mechanic speculated that the corrosion was premature for the vehicle's age in 2004. He then recommended that the vehicle be oiled. The vehicle has been oiled since 2005. During the last oiling he was advised that the cross brace that holds the spare…
ODI 10286607
Frame And Members · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The brake lines were repaired at the owners expense about 5 years ago. Recently he noticed the brake light warning light illuminated on the instrumental control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the frame along with the brake lines were replaced because of corrosion. The failure mileage was 50000. The current mileage was 74000. Updated 11/04/09. *lj the sway bar…
ODI 10287224
Frame And Members
Severely rusted frame. Toyota & nhtsa knows there is a problem because the frames were not treated correctly in the factories. I have been contacting toyota about this issue for years & have gotten no where. My frame starting rusting & flaking metal around 4-5 years of age. Frames should not rust like this. I've tried undercoating the frame to prevent any further rust but nothing helps it just gets worse & worse. My…
ODI 10286984
Frame And Members
Defect: 2000 toyota tundra rusting frame. Vehicle purchased new in 2000 and purchased rust proofing package. Frame rust was noticed in 2004 and returned to rust proofing vendor for warranty. Was told that it was a problem with the frame and to go back to toyota. Toyota at the time was recalling tacoma's for a rusting frame problem. Toyota tundra's have not been recalled, but toyota will arrange inspection and will…
ODI 10303644
Frame And Members
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. He stated that the frame underneath the vehicle has been covered with rust for two years. The vehicle will not pass inspection due to the rust. The dealer was notified and stated that they were aware of the problem. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the shocks could snap and come through the bed of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The rust is…
ODI 10284432
Frame And Members
The frame on my 2000 tundra is disintegrating. I can break off big hunks of rusted metal and i'm concerned about the structure of the undercarriage. This has been an ongoing occurrence. *tr
ODI 10292920
Frame And Members
I own a 2000 toyota tundra ltd pick-up i bought new . It was recalled 10/2009 for rusting frame work, it is now 2/2010 and toyota hasn't sent any recall notifications to me. My frame is corroded on the hump over the rear tires,to the point of metal flaking off approximately a 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch on both sides of the frame. My question is when is toyota giving the recall notice to us owners? I'm afraid the frame…
ODI 10310879
Frame And Members
2000 tundra - rusting frame. Truck was inspected by toyota in nashua, nh - nov 13, 2009. Result was a rusted through spare tire brace and rust formation on rear section. Since i tow my 27" catamaran, i am concerned about the frame. Filed claim to toyota (0911130407) nov 2009. *tr
ODI 10294663
Frame And Members
The frame on my 2000 toyota tundra is rusting through and becoming unsafe. Toyota indicates there is no repair available and nothing they can do now as there is no "recall" in effect. The truck is 8 years old with 94k and worthless and unsafe. *tr
ODI 10242273
Frame And Members
Frame rust problem. The frame on my toyota tundra has been rusted since the day i bought it new in 2000. It continues to rust and i am afraid one day the entire frame will rust out. *tr
ODI 10266736
Frame And Members
I have a 2000 toyota tundra that suffers from excessive frame rot primarily in the front portion of the truck. My fear is an immanent and premature failure of newyork state mandated safety inspection, heaven forbid a frontend collision in which my wife who is the primary operator of this vehicle, could be severely injured or killed. I have read and heard of some dealerships replacing whole tundra frames as well as…
ODI 10317376
Frame And Members · Suspension
Left front ball joint failed, while towing a trailer with my wife and a two year old. Mechanic found "severe rust" and stated vehicle was not safe drive. *tr
ODI 10299771
Frame And Members
Letter from senator kerry on behalf of constituent re his concerns that toyota is not addressing a defect complaint. *nj the consumers 2000 toyota tundra has excessive frame corrosion. The dealer stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. *jb
ODI 10293848