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Toyota Tundra Trailer Hitches Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset
3
Years with records
2000–2003
Stored years

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 8 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
60–100k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • June 9, 2019 · 114,000 miles

    Body · Trailer Hitches

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While driving, the trailer hitch became detached. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the hitch dropped low to the ground and was bent. The contact used the trailer jack to lift up the trailer and straighten the hitch to the receiver in order to drive home. The contact stated that the trailer hitch was bolted to the reinforcement bumper,…

    ODI 11219453

    2003 records in this system

  • May 15, 2017 · 103,000 miles

    Body · Trailer Hitches · Wheels

    Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While inspecting the vehicle, an independent mechanic diagnosed that the entire frame and rear passenger side wheel had extensive rust and corrosion. The contact was advised that they both should be replaced or the vehicle may fail an inspection. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer recall, but the manufacturer indicated that the statute expired. The manufacturer…

    ODI 10993390

    2000 records in this system

  • September 10, 2009 · 110,000 miles

    Body · Frame And Members · Suspension · Trailer Hitches

    (1). I purchased a new 2000 toyota tundra extended cab limited at price toyota in delaware. In february 2009 i observed rust through of bracket from bed to frame visible through rear wheel well. Requested that my wife report this to liberty toyota in nj during routine 5000 mile oil change. She was told that this was "not a problem". (2). In september 2009 truck was again taken to liberty toyota for 5000 mile oil…

    ODI 10291237

    2000 records in this system

  • January 1, 2007 · 100,000 miles

    Frame And Members · Front · Rear · Trailer Hitches

    Frame/chassis is rusting at weld joints and mounts. Paint is bubbling and rust is visible below the cracked paint areas, which concerns me since i tow a 6,000 lbs rv trailer. I am also concerned that the vehicle might not pass the virginia state vehicle inspection. *tr

    ODI 10294396

    2001 records in this system

  • March 1, 2005

    Trailer Hitches

    Re; follow up notification of toyota safety recall no. 02v-050. *bf *sc

    ODI 10113789

    2000 records in this system

  • September 1, 2004 · 31,000 miles

    Trailer Hitches

    Dt: the contact stated nhtsa recall 02v050000 concerning the trailer hitch was issued. This vehicle manifested the same problem as indicated in the recall, but the dealer refused to make repairs because the vehicle was previously in a wreck. The contact did not understand this exclusion because the vehicle only sustained damage to the front end. It was wrecked by the previous owner and sold to the contact before any…

    ODI 10142254

    2000 records in this system

  • November 13, 2001

    Trailer Hitches

    Consumer received recall notice 01e041000, and took vehicle in for repairs. But dealer stated part was not in, also dealer did not contact consumer to let her know when part would be in, and consumer could call to check on part . Dealer told consumer to bring vehicle in. When consumer took vehicle in, dealer stated it did not need part. *ak *yd

    ODI 899027

    2000 records in this system

  • September 16, 2001

    Trailer Hitches

    A broken weld which manufacturer installed on tow hitch while traveling at highway speed of 55 mph. This caused a loss of control which led to a vehicle crash. Driver/passenger sustained injuries. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 898686

    2001 records in this system