2001 Toyota Tundra Underbody Shields Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- structure frame · 7 records
- frame members · 7 records
- frame rust · 6 records
- frame rusting · 5 records
- members underbody · 5 records
- underbody shields · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Underbody Shields
Ntsb: 2001 toyota tundra pickup has rusting on the under part of the vehicle. *bf the consumer bought the vehicle used and was unaware there was a recall for the underbody rusting. The consumer was informed the recall had expired. The consumer felt the manufacturer should honor the recall. *js
ODI 10971372
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Power Train · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10748396
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10643378
Underbody Shields
2001 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle frame rust recall. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was known for having defective steel used for the frames that was prone to premature rust. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they kept the vehicle for a week, during which they had a secondary contractor apply a rust proofing material to the frame. When the vehicle was returned to the…
ODI 10584855
Underbody Shields
I took my car back to titus will toyota in tacoma, wa. There is a recall for frame damage. They told me my vehicle did not have the problem. I then took it to my local mechanic a few weeks later for other work. He informed me that my skid plate was loose and could not be re-connected because the holes for the screws in the frame are rusted out. This is what the recall is about. So the dealer tried to not do the…
ODI 10575327
Suspension · Underbody Shields
On april 11 2013 i purchased a 2001 toyota tundra. Months later while checking the tire pressures at a gas station, i was shocked to notice that there was a hole in the frame about two inches across. I called my nearest toyota dealer, woburn foreign motors, and spoke with nicole who ran the vin number and told me that jaffarian toyota in haverhill had inspected the truck on 20 april 2012. Therefore, they would not…
ODI 10712228
Service Brakes · Steering · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10488708
Underbody Shields
This is a follow-up with regards to reference number 10479431. I inspected the frame of my vehicle on aug. 15 and discovered a significant amount of the corrosion resistant compound (crc) had been removed, i spoke to toyota corporate on august 19 and they informed me they will not do anything to remedy the failure of the product and its application and that i should expect the crc to fall off the frame. However, the…
ODI 10536250
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: under body shields). The contact was advised that the vehicle would have a compound placed on the vehicle instead of replacing the frame. The dealer stated that the frame should be replaced but the manufacturer determined that the…
ODI 10479431
Underbody Shields
Originally brought the 2001 tundra in for frame recall, suspecting it needed to be replaced under the toyota recall coverage to toyota of scranton. The dealership service department insisted the frame had passed inspection and was safe, and sprayed a corrosive resistant compound on the frame. I took their word that the compound would prevent/resist against further corrosion and that the truck was safe. A little over…
ODI 10562398
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10574515
Structure · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure) however, since the repair the contact had noticed parts of the frame laying in his driveway. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who advised that there was an issue with rust and the recall repair had not been performed correctly. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10521489
Underbody Shields
2001 toyota tundra. Consumer states crc application has proven to be a completely inadequate solution to the long-standing frame and cross member rust problem *tgw the consumer stated only one of the gas tank straps were replaced, contrary to the promised replacement of both in the recall notice. The compound was applied over the existing rusty surface, although he was assured that the areas to be treated would be…
ODI 10450955
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance when the technician noticed a part of the frame was corroded and the steel was chipping. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members:underbody shields) and was repaired prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the…
ODI 10400544
Service Brakes · Underbody Shields
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
ODI 10561790
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns 2001 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: under-body shields) on april 10, 2010. The dealer inspected the frame and advised that the frame exhibited slight corrosion and would not need to be serviced under the recall at that time. The manufacturer advised they would contact the dealer to determine why recall…
ODI 10343489
Underbody Shields
On 3/15/10 my vehicle was inspected by toyota as part of the recall addressing the frame rusting. The dealership said nothing needed to be done. On may 4, 2012 the dealership stated the frame needed a coating applied to inhibit the frame from rusting. The dealership applied the frame coating. On december 23, 2013 my inspection mechanic informed me that the frame was rusting. I returned the vehicle to the toyota…
ODI 10557842
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving at about 55 mph, the spare tire fell off the vehicle due to corrosion on the frame. The contact called the manufacturer and referenced recall 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields) for which he never received a recall notice. The manufacturer gave him a case number and advised him that someone would get back in…
ODI 10322256
Exterior Lighting · Headlights · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10314529
Underbody Shields
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact received a recall notification under the nhtsa campaign id number 09v444000 (structure: frame and members: underbody shields). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on february 23, 2010 for service repair. However, the technician informed that the specific part for the remedy repair was unavailable, and would not be available until two weeks. The…
ODI 10335430
Underbody Shields
Tl*the contact owns 2001 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 10 to 15 mph over a bump in the road pieces of his frame fell off of the vehicle. He did not take the vehicle to the dealer. He received a nhtsa recall notice, campaign id 09v444000, structure frame and members, underbody shields the second week of june 2010; however, his vehicle was in the dealers possession for approximately three weeks. The…
ODI 10342015
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Underbody Shields
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.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10292497
Underbody Shields
I have a 2001 toyota tundra. I brought this vehicle in for rhode island state inspection and it failed due to frame rust. The spare tire separated and the frame that holds the tire broke and is being held together with a strap. There are places in the frame that have rusted through completely. Both the dealership and the corporate offices have not been of any assistance. *tr updated 03/25/10 *bf the consumer sent in…
ODI 10289140
Leaf Spring Assembly · Underbody Shields
2001 toyota tundra. Consumer writes regarding rusted frame *tgw the consumer stated he only discovered the frame rust when the rear leaf spring broke unexpectedly while driving in august 2009. *jb
ODI 10363335
Underbody Shields
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota tundra. The contact stated that he noticed rust on the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where pictures were taken and sent to a representative; the representative stated that the rust was not serious enough to act upon. Most recently, the spare tire fell off the rear of the vehicle. . The contact called the manufacturer who stated that someone…
ODI 10358261