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.
Underbody Shields
2000 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning severe corrosion of the rear cross member *tgw the consumer complied with the recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. An inspection revealed, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The consumer was given a loaner vehicle. However, a day in a half later, the consumer was advised to return the loaner and to pick up his…
ODI 10456246
Power Train · Underbody Shields
Nov 2, 2011 i took my 2000 tundra to larry h miller peoria for a " adf inspection frame tundra" they said the rust has not perforated any metal yet , the inspection paper did not get to toyota headquarters stating the truck has rust but just not enough yet. I called customer service. The lady i spoke to said the recall was good for 15 years from the time of first use.(jan 2001) now they are telling me that my truck…
ODI 10668194
Underbody Shields
2000 toyota tundra. Consumer requests reimbursement for recall repairs related to rust *tgw the consumer stated the dealer had his vehicle for two months. When he finally went to pick up the vehicle, the dealer handed him an invoice for work that was performed. The consumer stated he only went in for a recall repair. *jb
ODI 10435931
Body · Underbody Shields
Tl- the contact submitted an email and requested that the official ivoq be written verbatim to the email: i am the owner of a 2000 toyota tundra with severe frame rot. I can not get toyota to replace my frame because the vehicle was a rebuilt vehicle. The only thing they could do was replace the rear cross member. The problem i have with this is that my truck is excellent condition with the exception of the frame. I…
ODI 10455567
Underbody Shields
I received a recall for frame rust. Upon taking my truck to a dealer i was told there was no perforation and that i would be notified of when a rust inhibitor was available. Truck has an extraordinary amount of rust on the frame from being in a northern state for the first seven years on the road. Toyota now says they will not apply rust inhibitor because truck is registered in a southern state. All trucks in…
ODI 10500837
Fuel System, Gasoline · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph over a road hump when he heard a loud popping noise. After inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the front fuel tank strap was severely rusted and fractured. The vehicle was able to be driven approximately 10 mph and was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel tank strap. The manufacturer was contacted and reimbursed the…
ODI 10444065
Underbody Shields
Toyota dealer serviced vehicle according to nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000. Dealer inspected vehicle and determined that applying the anti-corrosion coating was the appropriate remedy. Within 12 months of this being done, much of the coating flaked off, leaving the rusting frame exposed. Returned to dealer and was told there is nothing they could do. *tr
ODI 10594956
Underbody Shields
2000 toyota tundra. Consumer states that the brackets and frame have been corroding. Consumer states that this issue has nothing to do with the recall for the spare tire bracket. *kb the consumer stated it appeared the metal was breaking off in layers and would cause a failure on the part it was connected too. *jb
ODI 10375754
Underbody Shields
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated that was sent a letter from the manufacturer for the spare tire rack. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that due to excessive rust, the entire frame needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that before the tire rack repair could be performed, the frame, rear shocks, emergency brake cables and linkage,…
ODI 10380011
Suspension · Underbody Shields
This is a follow up to previous e-mail sent 12/6/2010 odi #10375754 toyota has addressed the frame and crossmember but not the brackets holding everything to frame.the pictures i sent show significant rust and now two years later toyota has not responded to the problem.the rust on the leaf spring bracket is dangerously close to failing.is there any course of action to get toyota to address the problem. Thanks for…
ODI 10485226
Rack · Underbody Shields
2000 toyota tundra. Consumer writes regarding vehicle rust *tgw the consumer stated his vehicle passed the inspection rust recall. However, one of the straps that held the gas tank rusted through and failed after the inspection. Also, the consumer had to pat $800 for a new steering rack. *jb
ODI 10367549
Body · Underbody Shields
7/10/2010 diehl toyota frame inspection for rust recall replacement of rear cross member, replace fuel straps -mileage 122, 222 3/31/2012 body recall campaign cross member subassembly corrosion res kit, plug hole, undercoated car, advised by diehl toyota frame good - mileage 141, 952 5/09/2014 inspect frame diehl toyota frame has rust on front crumple zone areas and behind front sway bar mounts (2 holes in front…
ODI 10618344
Fuel System, Gasoline · Underbody Shields
I have a tundra 2000. Most of the frame are corroded due to rust. While driving, hit a pot hole and the gas tank straps let go due to corrosion. Gas tank drop to the ground, luckily i pull to the side and no accident happen. Thanks god. *tr
ODI 10329931
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) and took the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs. The dealer advised the vehicle did not exhibit enough rust for them to make any repairs to the vehicle. The dealer advised that once the vehicle had rusted more extensively, they would then…
ODI 10343571
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated after receiving notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) he made an appointment for recall repairs accordingly. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that rust and corrosion vehicle was beyond repair. The manufacturer confirmed the dealers advised and would not provide…
ODI 10334595
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact stated he received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. Toyota refused to authorize the repairs to the vehicle stating the odometer was branded. The contact advised the odometer was not branded and he had documentation that stated otherwise.…
ODI 10332471
Underbody Shields
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer to inspect the structure body. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure; frame and members: underbody shields). The technician was unable to find a defect within the rear cross member associated with the recall ; however, a hole was detected in the left front frame rail. The hole was…
ODI 10326511
Frame And Members · Underbody Shields
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) this is regarding my 2000 toyota tundra, [xxx] . I am aware that the ntsb has issued a bulletin (#09v444000) concerning rusty frames on my model and year, specifically regarding the cross member holding the spare tire. That cross member on my truck is solid, however the spring mount portion of the frame has completely…
ODI 10319255
Underbody Shields
Toyota refusing to repair my 2000 trundra pickup after defects have been detected. The dealer discovered frame rust at the rear axle connection. The consumer stated a recall had been issued for the 2000-2003 models. Updated 03/09/10
ODI 10313379
Frame And Members · Underbody Shields
On 2-03-10 while driving vehicle slowly through a parking lot i traversed a speed bump and heard aloud banging noise from the rear of vehicle. Upon inspection, the rear leaf spring shackle apparently disintegrated from rust and separated from the frame[.as of that date i had yet to receive nhtsa campaign number 09v444000 from the mfg.].i proceeded to the dealership the next day and upon inspection they deemed the…
ODI 10312761
Structure · Underbody Shields
My 2000 toyota tundra was recalled for frame corrosion and the truck sat in a toyota dealership parking lot for 4 months until toyota just decided this week that they are going to replace the rusted frame but they wouldn't guarantee this for free - they said they if anything else goes wrong while they are replacing the frame, that they may not pay for it and that i will have to. I find this completely unacceptable…
ODI 10334578
Rack · Suspension · Underbody Shields
2000 toyota tundra. Consumer writes to express discontent about treatment at a toyota dealer in regards to repairs *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle began making a squeaking noise. The vehicle was inspected and the consumer was informed that the left rear shackle needed to be replaced. When the vehicle was being lifted, the frame broke because it was severely corroded. The consumer then learned that the vehicle…
ODI 10341177
Underbody Shields
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. During routine maintenance her independent mechanic stated that the sub-frame deteriorated. The toyota dealer also confirmed that the sub-frame deteriorated. The manufacturer stated that they would notify her to determine how to rectify the failure. There were no recalls. The failure and current mileages were under 81,582. Updated 02/13/10 *bf the dealer informed the…
ODI 10302516
Underbody Shields
Inspection of the vehicle's frame indicates that there is extensive rot beyond the crossmember involved in the current recall for this vehicle. The current recall is limited to the crossmember supporting the vehicles spare tire, while the frame rot uncovered in this inspection involves the frame rails (running front to back) in the vicinity of both forward wheel wells and it is extremely apparent within the drivers…
ODI 10294092
Underbody Shields
Severely rusted frame, brackets & anything else attached to the frame. Frame is so rotted that huge chunks of metal are coming off. Frame rotted at front of frame where it meets the bumper (i'm just waiting for the bumper to fall off), tire cross member rotted (i have removed the tire). Entire frame needs to be replaced due to rust, beyond repair. Frame has been this way for years & toyota will do nothing about it.…
ODI 10293587