2000 Toyota Tundra Underbody Shields Problems
- 71
- 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.
What owners report
- cross member · 18 records
- spare tire · 17 records
- frame rust · 13 records
- rear cross · 8 records
- frame corrosion · 6 records
- structure frame · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Structure · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While searching for the spare tire, the contact was unable to locate the tire and realized that the tire had fallen off and the rear cross member was corroded. The vehicle was taken to mendenhall auto center ([redacted], juneau, ak 99801) and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic where it…
ODI 11024103
Underbody Shields
S10 direct reply- letter to the secretary re requesting assistance with the recall of a 2000 toyota tundra. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle clearly exhibited rust inside the steel which was supposed to have been repaired at the original dealership. The consumer stated toyota issued a recall. However, they did not repair it, they just painted over the problem. The consumer stated due to the rust, the wheels fell…
ODI 10747366
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Underbody Shields
Rohrich toyota replaced the severely rusted frame on my 2000 tundra in 2009, only after nhtsa directed them to. Rohrich toyota after telling me that per my vin i wasn't one of affected owners!? Toyota replaced frame and brake lines as well as cross member in 2009. Toyota then reattached rusted fuel line to new frame and now rust from old frame has caused the fuel line to leak severely. I called rohrich and toyota…
ODI 10714253
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While changing the oil in the vehicle, the contact noticed that the entire frame underneath the vehicle was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician pulled the bed off and coated the back. The front was not treated. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10950183
Underbody Shields
I received a notice from toyota to have my frame reviewed for rust damage. This occurred in 2012, so i took the truck to my toyota dealer and was told after inspection that my truck showed no rust. I retained the paperwork indicating such. On 12/30/2014 i took my truck for an oil change and when the truck went up on the lift it actually broke in half. The shop had never seen anything like this and was amazed at the…
ODI 10701195
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
This vehicle had a recall because of the excessive rusting of the frame. I brought my truck in march of 2013 and was told the frame didn't need to be replaced but only needed to be "under coated" which they did. Shortly thereafter this "undercoating" started peeling off in large sheets. I brought the truck back to have it inspected and the local dealership confirmed that there was perforation of the frame. There is…
ODI 10660737
Underbody Shields
The frame on my tundra is extremely rusted to the point where vehicle safety is becoming a concern of mine. It has very low miles for the year, and it is consistently getting worse and worse. *tr
ODI 10663496
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the underbody, subframe, and the tire assembly were rusted and corroded. The vehicle was inspected and it was diagnosed that the rear cross member was rusted and corroded. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The contact felt that the recall remedy failed to repair the…
ODI 10663305
Underbody Shields
Front frame is rusted in multiple areas . 3-4 inch holes completely through frame . Toyota replaced back gas tank straps , spare tire carrier and sprayed frame from cab back . Didn't address the safety issues on front of framebut would not pass vehicle for wv state inspection. Stated that vehicle was unsafe ! Noted holes in frame but said they weren't replacing frames at this time . My research shows they have…
ODI 10628173
Underbody Shields
I have a 2000 toyota tundra with 104,000 miles. It was part of a limited campaign related to frame/related component corrosion. The local dealership applied crc to certain parts of the frame but did an insufficient job and the material is flaking off in large pieces. The safety issue is that one of my fuel tank gas straps rusted off and now the tank is holding on by only 1 strap. I have called toyota corporate and…
ODI 10620698
Suspension · Underbody Shields
This vehicle as a lot of frame rust where the frame connects to the leaf springs. I have addressed this with toyota and they do not see it as an issue since it was not in one of the 20 states they considered "salt" states. This has been a known problem with tacomas and tundras within this vintage. If there is not perforation, then they see it as not a problem even though lots of scaling leads to perforations and…
ODI 10615598
Body · Underbody Shields
The bed of my 2000 tundra is rusting out where the cross members are welded to the bed and where the bolts are connected to the frame. Toyota replaced the frame in may of 2011. I looked online and there are other tundra owners with the same problems. I took the truck to a local toyota dealership as requested by toyota recall center and the service manager,head mechanic ,and customer service manager all looked at the…
ODI 10614821
Frame And Members · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated her husband was driving 40 mph when he lost control of the steering. The contact discovered that the tire was disconnected from the vehicle due to rusting of the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000. The consumer discovered there was a recall on the very issue. Toyota stated a…
ODI 10617407
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I took my truck for a frame recall,inspection today.they tell me the frame fails inspection,and they would go good for frame.then they say i will have to pay for all other cost in order to replace frame(nuts,bolts,brakes,calipers,shocks,rubbers,ect...)he says could go any where from $2000.to $4000.dollars that i would have to pay.why should i have to pay for there mistake?the truck is 14 years old(still runs…
ODI 10592054
Underbody Shields
I purchased this vehicle on 10/23/13. I heard about toyota recall on frame. I called a toyota service department and asked if the issue ha been addressed. They say yes it was. The frame recall passed inspection. I then purchased the vehicle based on the pass it received. On 10/24/13 i took the truck to another toyota garage to do an overall inspection of the vehicle so i knew the brakes and other components were in…
ODI 10549448
Underbody Shields
Toyota states that the following is a safety issue: campaign bxd (safety recall 90m crc application phase 2) 2000 - 2003 my tundra frame corrosion-resistant compound but will not fix the recall due to it being expired not full six months ago. *tr
ODI 10513071
Structure · Underbody Shields
2000 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle severe corrosion recall notice. *smd ..the consumer stated he called three dealers to have the recall performed. The first dealer stated there were no appointments available for an inspection, the second dealer stated there were no more parts available and they could not order any more. The third dealer stated they could help and the consumer made an…
ODI 10513182
Underbody Shields
I recently took this truck in on a trade and knew nothing about toyota's frame rust issues. Called toyota customer experience center and explained the rust perforation issue i noticed on this truck. Has a marble sized hole by the drivers side spring perch and the frame is thin on both sides in that area. The passenger side behind the wheel has a hole the size of a tennis ball on the side, a hole the size of a golf…
ODI 10500688
Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Underbody Shields
In june 2010 my tundra was repaired after being recalled for a severely rusted frame and spare tire housing. What signaled the problem was when my spare tire dropped from the mount and was dangling above the ground causing me to almost loose control on an off ramp. The first dealer inspected the vehicle and told me "the frame is so rusted i can put a screwdriver thru it". He then allowed me to drive home. On a…
ODI 10495141
Underbody Shields
Toyota issued a recall for the 2000 tundra frame stating the corrosion protection was insufficient for the climate in the northern region causing the mount for the rear tire to fall off.there fix was to undercoat only the back half and not addressing the front part of the frame which is made out of the same metal, the frame is rusting away at both the transmission mounts and behind motor mounts causing the truck to…
ODI 10520789
Underbody Shields
On 1/1/2013 while at the dealer for an oil change, i was informed that there was a small hole in the frame. I was told that this was not covered by the recent recall because it had expired and not to worry about the hole. The hole is about the size of a half dollar and right above the front wheel. There is also severe rust scaling around the area and several large pieces of frame loose inside the hole. My tundra has…
ODI 10492845
Lower Ball Joint · Suspension · Underbody Shields · Upper Ball Joint
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that after receiving a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). The contact had the recall component repaired. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 to 20 mph, the right front side of the vehicle dropped. The contact exiting and inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the…
ODI 10487291
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I had a recall letter from toyota regarding frame rust. It was to be done at no charge. When the dealer inspected the frame, they said the truck qualified for frame replacement at no charge. When the work was beginning, however, i received a phone call stating numerous parts had to be replaced because they were destroyed during the frame replacement process. I was told it was not negotiable and i would have to pay…
ODI 10467925
Steering · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: under body shields). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who disassembled the entire vehicle and installed a new chassis, per the recall. The contact stated that after the repairs he could no longer tow his trailer. In addition, the evap system and the rack in pinion…
ODI 10490090
Underbody Shields
In accordance with the frame corrosion recall, i took my tundra in for a second inspection. It was perforated so bad it was deemed unsafe to drive within a year after the first inspection when it passed. After multiple delays and 12 weeks i received my tundra back only to be plagued with multiple repairs since. Tacoma owners with the same recall were offered a cash value to purchase a new vehicle but tundra owners…
ODI 10555813