Toyota Tundra Underbody Shields Problems
- 191
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 9
- Years with records
- 2000–2008
- 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 191 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- frame rust · 20 records
- spare tire · 18 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- cross member · 10 records
- independent mechanic · 8 records
- frame replaced · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 52 |
| 100–150k mi | 46 |
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was inspected by an independent mechanic who discovered that the sub frame had extensive rusting and corrosion. The contact was informed that the section connecting the cabin to the bed of the truck was severely damaged by the corrosion. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11206410
Underbody Shields
2004 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to severe rotting on frame. *ld *tr
ODI 11191917
Underbody Shields
Toyota tundra frame is completely rusted through. Purchased vehicle in 2016 immediate after warranty expired and previous owner did not have the frame replaced. Rust damage on the frame was not bad. We had it undercoated for protection. Now there are rust holes and toyota will not take responsibility for the extreme amount of rust on the faulty frames. The 2006 sequoia frames were recalled due to excessive rust, but…
ODI 11182439
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the spare tire was absent from the undercarriage of the vehicle. Also, the spare tire carrier was severely rusted and corroded. As a result, the spare tire detached from the vehicle while driving various speeds. Waldorf toyota (2600 crain highway, waldorf, maryland 20601, [redacted]) was made aware of the failure…
ODI 11153169
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 10 mph, a noise was heard under the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the spare tire had detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the spare tire holder was severely corroded with a hole and the tire brackets were also corroded. The contact also found that the vehicle's underbody frame was corroded. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11112084
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to kenny kent toyota ([redacted], evansville, in 47715, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000. *tt
ODI 11098427
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. Upon inspection of the vehicle by an independent mechanic, the contact was made aware of severe frame corrosion. The dealer (cobb county toyota, [redacted], kennesaw, ga) was contacted and confirmed the corrosion; however, they refused to perform the remedy per nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) because the vehicle was previously serviced per the recall. The…
ODI 11097535
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to steve hamlin, an independent mechanic shop, for yearly inspection where it was noticed that the entire frame underneath the vehicle was corroded. The contact also stated that part of the frame that protected the heat shield became detached. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11002386