2001 Toyota Tundra Frame And Members Problems
- 80
- 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
- spare tire · 24 records
- frame rust · 18 records
- cross members · 11 records
- frame rusted · 11 records
- cross member · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The frame over the wheel wells and the cross member for the spare tire has corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and he was advised that he would have to pay for any repairs made. The toyota manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 55,260.
ODI 10293273
Frame And Members
Excessive frame rust 2001 toyota tundra - premature frame failure due to rust unusual amount of corrosion to frame rails resulting in loss of structural integrity. Large defragmentation of frame due to excessive rust excessive perforation of metal frame due to corrosion/ rust 3rd party review of rusted frame concludes inadequate metal may be a reason for premature frame failure safety concern. *tr
ODI 10292338
Frame And Members
2001 tundra, 143,785 miles. Regularly maintained. I was told at inspection 6 months ago that there was frame rust, but it passed. Three days ago, heard a noise, took it to dealer who said that frame had rusted through, driver-side leaf spring had to have section removed. Mechanic advised that vehicle was "unsafe to drive". Dealer said they had taken photos of frame, and that we should contact toyota directly.…
ODI 10290774
Frame And Members
I have a 2001 toyota tundra with 144,000 miles. This truck has been maintained at heritage toyota in burlington vermont since i bought it. Last month i brought it in to have the rear brakes repaired and while the truck was on the lift the technician noticed the frame was rusted. Apparently the way that this dealership tests the integrity of truck frames is by hitting it with a hammer. I did not ask these people to…
ODI 10290443
Frame And Members · Steering
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
ODI 10289977
Frame And Members
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 35 mph in october 2009, the spare tire fell off of the rear of the truck which he believed was caused by corrosion. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed of recall 09v444000 and that the repair would be free of charge. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 114,500. The failure…
ODI 10298592
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The frame on his vehicle has corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer , but no assistance was provided . The failure mileage 39,300.
ODI 10295572
Frame And Members · Rear
I currently own a 2001 toyota tundra pickup truck, bought in 2003, and have garaged it for 85% of its life, sprayed and cleaned the undercarriage on a regular basis. The truck currently has 90k on it. The frame does have rust throughout. Especially where the suspension supports are located from front to back and most if not all of the hardware that holds the bed to the frame and the whole truck to the frame is…
ODI 10293808
Frame And Members
Frame rusting on 2000,2001 tundra,s is there going to be a recall on these trucks reason is i have one. *tr
ODI 10286922
Frame And Members
I have a 2001 toyota tundra and have a problem with the structural frame system. I have pieces of the frame system that are about 1/4 inch thick and 4 inches long in rusted layers that has fallen off. There is a lot of steel frame that has flaked off and the frame is showing signs of heavy corrosion also. *tr
ODI 10286872
Frame And Members
UNDER CARRIAGE RUSTING ON 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA. *TR
ODI 10286929
Frame And Members
Excessive rust on my 2001 toyota truck frame..i am less than pleased and toyota and my dealer,action toyota,are not acknowledging the situation. This is leading to an unsafe vehicle. Toyota needs to be held accountable here.. *tr
ODI 10286769
Frame And Members
I have a 2001 toyota tundra with a very bad frame rust problem. It's almost as bad as my tacoma was when it got recalled. I've put in a formal complaint with the toyota customer experience, and nothing has been done. They haven't even had me take it the dealer and have it looked at. The rust peels off in large sheets and it's as bad as many of the pictures i see on the web. *tr
ODI 10286765
Engine And Engine Cooling · Frame And Members
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…
ODI 10286706
Frame And Members · Rear
Rust and excessive corrosion 2001 toyota tundra resulting in frame and suspension component weakness and broken leaf spring. *tr
ODI 10287109
Frame And Members · Fuel System, Gasoline
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
ODI 10289296
Frame And Members
2001 toyota tundra, 73000 miles. Severe rust on the frame, was having body work done in september 2009, and was advised by the shop to "in my best interest, start looking for another vehicle" the rust is so severe on the frame, working on the truck, they had to make shift attach my fender, the frame is rusting, the leaf springs are ready to break through, i'm not sure what all the other parts are called, but they…
ODI 10285872
Frame And Members
Took truck with less than 89,000 miles truck in for inspection 9/28/09 and was told by the mechanic to get the frame evaluated from a toyota dealer for the major rust of the frame. Truck has always been garaged and notice lots of rust on the garage floor from the truck. Called toyota and was told by the service rep to call back on a monthly basis, was told not sure what toyota is going to do about it. *tr
ODI 10286829
Frame And Members
Toyota tundra truck, 2001. Spare tire fell off on road; dealer stated that frame shows extensive rust. First stated it would cost $400.00 to attach tire, then stated they must wait for part to come from toyota. Dealer stated truck should be checked yearly to check for frame compromise. Truck pulls 4000 lb. Camper. *tr
ODI 10308281
Frame And Members
I have a 2001 toyota tundra pickup truck. On 9/5/09 i lost my power steering, and the truck was towed to my local garage, gil's garage in burnt hills, ny. Gil's garage found that my steering rack had rusted out and that the frame was rusted and cracked in two places. One at the left rear spring shackle and one in the fuel tank mounting bracket area. The truck, therefore, could not be driven. I opened a case with…
ODI 10287180
Frame And Members · Leaf
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. He stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new in march 2001. Rust and corrosion were underneath the vehicle on the frame near the axle. Recently, the rear leaf spring broke in half. The dealer stated that there are a few complaints on this year, make and model vehicle; however, there are no programs in place authorizing the dealer to make repairs. The failure mileage…
ODI 10282016
Frame And Members · Service Brakes, Electric
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
ODI 10287064
Frame And Members
Frame rust/rot. Even with washing under carriage regularly during winter. *tr
ODI 10279288
Frame And Members
My 2001 toyota tundra has excessive frame & bed rust/ rot. I noticed some rust bubbles forming on the top side of the bed about a year ago. They have increasingly gotten worse and now they are almost rotted through in multiply locations. I maintain my vehicle very well. I wash both the top and bottom of the vehicle throughout the year, even during the new england winters. The bed rust/ rot is were the cross-member…
ODI 10278530
Frame And Members · Rear
Vehicle was shaking, felt from rear of vehicle. Made loud popping sound from rearend of vehicle when articulating a turn on a hill, or road bump. It was found that the rearend u-bolts that attach the rearend to the leaf springs were extremely loose. The rear drive axle was literally falling out from under the vehicle. This vehicle has had no work done pertaining to the u bolts, they should not have came loose. *tr
ODI 10293463