2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA Suspension Problems

This report addresses the critical structural integrity concerns related to excessive corrosion, and frame material loss affecting the main ladder frame chassis. The degradation of the frame members poses a significant and immediate safety risk, including potential catastrophic structural failure, detachment of critical components, and failure of safety systems (e.g., braking and fuel lines) mounted to the frame. Location: Mid-frame section (beneath the cab) and rear sections (near the leaf spring mounts and rear axle).

Frame is rusted beyond repair both in the front and rear of the truck. fuel tank strap is rusted threw and fuel tank is hanging by one strap and not far from the ground.

THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE DEALER UNDER COATED THE FRAME IN-LIEU OF REPLACING IT, AS THEY HAVE DONE WITH SO MANY OTHERS. NOW I'M FACING A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN CRITICAL AREAS. THE MAJOR CONCERN IS IF THE FRAME SNAPS IN HALF WHILE UNDER HIGH SPEEDS CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND POTENTIALLY INJURING OTHER AND OR MYSELF. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER (240530000550). THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND THEY WERE THE ONES THAT RECOMMENDED CONTACTING THIS ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS THE MANUFACTURER.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the driver’s side front ball joint detached causing the front driver’s side wheel to bend inward. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence which caused damage to the fender. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V013000 (Suspension) however, the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 290,000.

Frame rusted thru to point it is unsafe to drive

Frame corrosion through out the entire frame. Recently the steering rack broke away from the frame cross member. Now every time I turn the wheel there is a popping sounds and the steering feels loose compared to what it did before the sound accord. There is also a hole in the back of the frame behind the back tire. My attached tow package ripped sections of the frame and caused crack to extend towards the front of the frame. The fuel tank straps are also severely corroded.

Frame and suspension is rotted away badly was recall on frame In 2005

Toyota did an inspection for frame rust years ago, but mine is now rusting out I believe it should have been swapped at the time of the recall.

It’s has come to my attention that this is an on going issue with tundra frames rusting out after being sprayed I inherited this truck from a family friend and the truck is getting to where it’s not drivable for frame issues this needs to be addressed by Toyota ASAP!!

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i recently purchased the 2005 Tundra I was instructed to take the Tundra to Westbury Toyota for inspection and they didnt even took at the truck they claimed according to the VIN is not eligible for any consideration from Toyota North North America The frame has recessive deterioration. We understand the truck doesnt have lifetime warranty but I am disappointed in Toyota's response

I own a 2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr. and in January of this year 2022 a recall was sent out on ‘Inadequate Hardness of Ball Joint Housing’. My Tundra is having ball joint problems meaning skeeking on the front wheels, vibrating until over 55 mph., and suspension problems. I called a Toyota dealership to get the truck fixed but they told me that back in 2007 the ball joints were already fixed. I shouldn’t be having this problem if the recall just came out. I’m trying to get this problem corrected on my truck without having to pay the $900 bill they want to charge me to fix it. Whst can I do ??

Front left wheel fell off. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? FRONT LEFT WHEEL. YES, AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? WHEEL FELL OFF Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? YES. TOWED TO SHOP; THEY AGREED THAT FRONT LEFT WHEEL FELL OFF. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? CAPITOL BODY SHOP, RIDGELAND, MS Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? UKNOWN. VEHICLE HAS MADE NOISE OFF AND ON, BUT WHETHER DUE TO THIS I CANNOT SAY. PLEASE NOTE: THIS VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO Recall Number 07V013000 Recall Date 01/19/2007 lOWER BALL JOINT. THIS VEHICLE HAD THAT SERVICE DONE IN LAS...

I believe my Toyota frame is rusted. The truck has 56,000 miles. The front wheel has a noticeable problem with the camber - it can not be driven safely.

the frame has rotted to the point the vehicle cannot be driven. rusted with holes all in it unsafe

I dont know exactly is the front ball joint or something else but something happen when run and stop the tundra, all the time hear a noise how to something is broke

The leaf springs have broken and frame is showing serious rust damage. Brake lines were leaking and had to be replaced.

Perforations in frame along seams due to rust isolated to the driver side front frame rail. Toyota is aware of this problem and refuse service and repair.

The frame has several holes in it. Toyota said they did the corrosion prevension on it and said the repair is out of warranty. The sway bar has broken free of the frame and there are several hole and flaking spots on the frame.

2005 TUNDRA FRAME IS RUSTED IN MANY PLACES. VERY BAD WHERE FRAME SECTIONS MEET AND NOW THE FRAME IS RUSTING THROUGH THE MAIN HORIZONAL FRAME ITSELF AS THE ATTACHED PICTURE INDICATES. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR YEARS BUT IS BAD ENOUGH NOW THAT IT IS NOT SAFE AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS FRAME AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS OK WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN FOR THE RECALL. I T HAS BEEN RUSTING EVER SENSE. WE HAVE ONLY PURCHASED TOYOTAS AND LEXUS VEHICLES FOR THE LAST 20 OR MORE YEARS AND THIS IS THE THIRD TRUCK RUST HAS TOTALED. PLEASE HELP

LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN DSD 2004-11006 TUNDRA FRAME INSPECTION. I BOUGHT AN 05 TUNDRA LAST YEAR. CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THIS RECALL IS OVER. MY FRAME NEEDS REPAIRING. THEY ARE NOT HELPING. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE?

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY SPARE TIRE MOUNT FAILED DO TO RUST CORROSION CAUSING MY SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF OF MY VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE ENTIRE REAR FRAME AS WELL AS PARTS OF THE FRONT ARE CORRODED AND FLAKING CHUNKS OF METAL OFF. THIS RUSTING ALSO AFFECTS SUSPENSION MOUNTS AND THE ENTIRETY OF THE REAR AXLE.

CATASTROPHIC BALL JOINT FAILURE (DRIVER SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT) WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT BENT UNDERNEATH MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE PART HIMSELF. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE BALL JOINT BEING BENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000.

SIGNIFICANT FRAME CORROSION IN MULTIPLE AREAS TO INCLUDE ONE AREA WITH A HOLE ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL, AND MOST ACUTELY WHERE THE REAR LEAF SPRING CONNECTS TO THE FRAME WITH ONLY 50% OF THE CONTACT AREA APPEARING TO BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND. DEALER STATES NOTHING THEY CAN DO. TWO AUTO RESTORATION SHOPS STATE THE FRAME IS GOING TO FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50+ THE REAR END CONSTANTLY RUMBLES AND SHAKES THE WHOLE TRUCK. AND WHEN PRESSING THE BREAK IT DOES AS WELL. SEAT BELT LOCKS WHEN TRYING TO PUT IT ON. PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK. WHINING AND SQUEAKY NOISE IN THE REAR END. CLUNKING NOISE AT LOWER SPEEDS. ENGINE LIGHT IS ON & WON'T GO OFF. TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR DOESN'T WORK. REAR END SEAL LEAK. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FEELS LIKE IT'S GONNA FALL OUT. TRUCK IS WAY TOO LOUD AND EVERYTHING IS STOCK. AC/HEAT BEING ON MAKES LOUD NOISE.

I TOOK THIS TRUCK INTO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER ON JULY 09, 2015 AS PART OF A RECALL FOR A FRAME INSPECTION. THE MILEAGE AT THAT TIME WAS 295,801. THE DEALER SAID THE FRAME WAS IN GOOD SHAPE AND APPLIED A CORROSION INHIBITOR AS PART OF THE PROGRAM. IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR, (2020) I DECIDED TO INSTALL NEW BREAK PADS. WHEN I REMOVED THE WHEEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE, I FOUND A SIGNIFICANT HOLE IN THE FRAME AND CRACKING ALL AROUND THE AREA. IN APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS AND 17,000 MILES, THIS DEVELOPED. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE TRUCK IN THE WINTER FOR ABOUT 8 YEARS AS THIS BECAME A SECONDARY VEHICLE ONLY FOR SUMMER PROJECT USE AROUND THE HOME. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATE AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WEREN'T ANY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE SITUATION AND I WAS BASICALLY OUT OF LUCK. I RECENTLY TOOK THE TRUNK TO...

SIGNIFICANT FRAME CORROSION IN MULTIPLE AREAS TO INCLUDE ONE AREA WITH A HOLE ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL, AND MOST ACUTELY WHERE THE REAR LEAF SPRING CONNECTS TO THE FRAME WITH ONLY 50% OF THE CONTACT AREA APPEARING TO BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND. INSPECTED BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO RATED DAMAGE AS JUST BARELY BETTER THAN UNSAFE TO DRIVE, HOWEVER NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. VEHICLE HAS 175K MILES ON IT, AND HAS SPENT THE MAJORITY OF ITS LIFE IN SC AND MD WHERE ROAD SALT USAGE IS LOW. FREQUENTLY CLEANED UNDERCARRIAGE, AND PERIODIC APPLICATION OF CORROSION PREVENTATIVE COMPOUNDS DID NOT ALTER OUTCOME WHICH IMPLIES POOR MATERIALS AND/OR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING A ROUTINE INSPECTION FOR AN OIL CHANGE THE DEALER (LOYALTY TOYOTA 2000 WALTHALL CENTER DR, CHESTER, VA 23831, (804) 796-1800) NOTICE CORROSION AROUND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

THE FRAME RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL NOT PASS A STATE INSPECTION. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN IN FORWARD MOTION, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED AND ROLLED AWAY ON THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND FENDER HIT A CURB. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED HE DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES OR SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER BALL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET AWAITING THE PART. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER MAITA TOYOTA OF SACRAMENTO LOCATED AT 2500 AUBURN BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821, (916) 481-0855 AND NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V013000 (SUSPENSION) BACK IN 2007. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 330,000.

ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, MY 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA (PURCHASED NEW IN 2004) DID NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO RUST HOLES ON THE FRAME; MILEAGE WAS 81,147. I LOOKED UP VIN NUMBER ON NHTSA AND THERE IS ONLY ONE RECALL DATED OCTOBER 2019 NOT FULFILLED FOR MY VEHICLE. A LOCAL DEALER INVESTIGATED MY VIN NUMBER, AND TOLD ME THERE WAS A D ZERO D/LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN (EXPIRED 2015) REGARDING RUST PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY TOYOTA ABOUT THIS. I HAVE NOT MOVED/CHANGED ADDRESS SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, AND I DID RECEIVE AND FULFILL THE 2016 AND 2007 RECALL NOTICES. I CALLED NHTSA AND TOLD THE WOMAN ON PHONE ABOUT THE D0D/LSC AND SHE FOUND IT FOR ME UNDER 'MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS'. I HAVE TAKEN GOOD CARE OF IT AND HAVE ALL OF MY SERVICE RECORDS. I EXPECTED IT TO LAST AND AM DISAPPOINTED TOYOTA DID NOT NOTIFY...

FRAME HAS PREMATURELY RUSTED RESULTING IN THE SWAY BAR MOUNTING BRACKET TO BREAK OFF. FRAME IS CLOSE TO COMPLETE FAILURE WHICH WOULD RESULT IN FUEL AND BRAKE LINES SEVERING WITH CATASTROPHIC RESULT.

SERVICE BULLETIN P2445 FOR SECONDARY AIR INGECTION SYSTEM THEN NOTES THE FRAME IS CORROSION AND MOUNTS ARE BRAKING OFF

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED AND THE LOWER BALL JOINT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V013000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V013000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 216,000.

MY 2005 TUNDRA IS ROTTING OUT IN THE FRAME ABOVE THE REAR LEAF SPRING FRONT CONNECTION TO THE FRAME. DEALER HAS LOOKED AT IT TWICE IN THE LAST SIX YEARS SAID NO PERFORATIONS. NOW IN 2018 THE FRAME IS ROTTING AND BUCKLED. TOYOTA CORPORATE SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE IT OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOW OF SERVICE. SO NOW I AM STUCK WITH A TRUCK WITH JUST OVER 100K MILES, LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA DEALER IN THE PAST AND WAS DEEMED NOT IN NEED OF A FRAME REPLACEMENT. NOW IT IS IN NEED OF A FRAME REPLACEMENT BUT TOYOTA WON'T HONOR ANY PAST RECALLS OR INSPECTIONS DONE BY A TOYOTA DEALER AND HAS LEFT IT TO ME TO DEAL WITH THE ROT. VERY DISAPPOINTED THERE IS NO HELP FOR CUSTOMERS IN THIS SITUATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.

MY 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA WAS RECALLED FOR RUST PROBLEMS, AND IN 2013 THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP APPLIED A COATING TO THE FRAME WHICH THEY ADVISED WOULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ON 06/01/18 I NOTICED I HOWEVER HAVE HOLES IN MY FRAME NEAR WHERE THE SUSPENSION ATTACHES, AND THE FRAME IS NOT SAFE FOR OPERATION ON THE ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY ARE NOT LIABLE, AND I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY ARE NOT LIABLE AND NO ONE WILL FIX THE ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE OPTION IN 2013 TO EITHER SPRAY OR REPLACE THE FRAME, THEY SPRAYED MINE BUT IT WAS NOT EFFECTIVE AND NOW I BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS A HAZARD DUE TO HOLES IN THE FRAME. I ONLY HAVE 118,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK, AND IT HAS BEEN IN MY FAMILY SINCE BEING BRAND NEW. I BELIEVE THE FRAME IS DEFECTIVE AND TOYOTA INC. IS NOT ASSISTING ME WITH...

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA, WHICH HAS THE ENTIRE FRAME ALL RUSTED. I ALREADY REPLACED ALL BRAKE LINES AND DIFFERENTIAL BECAUSE OF THE RUST. THE MECHANIC SAID IT IS RUSTED SO BAD THAT IT COULD FALL APART. THERE WAS A LIMITED CAMPAIGN FOR A RECALL ON OUR TUNDRA AND THE SPRAY WAS DONE IN 2015. OBVIOUSLY IT DIDN'T TAKE BECAUSE OF ALL THE CONTINUOUS ISSUES WE ARE HAVING. I CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE OF TOYOTA AND OPENED AN CLAIM AND THE MANAGER I SPOKE TO REALLY COULD CARE LESS AND TOLD ME THAT ONCE THE WARRANTIES ARE OVER ITS NO LONGER THEIR (TOYOTA) PROBLEM. I REQUESTED A FIELD INSPECTION TECHNICIAN TO LOOK AT THE TRUCK . THAT REQUEST WAS DENIED BY THE MANAGER WHO STATED THAT HE WAS SPEAKING FOR TOYOTA. I ASKED FOR MY CLAIM TO BE REVIEWED BY SOME ONE ABOVE HIM AND HE STATED THEIR WAS...

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA ON THE INTERSTATE. I CAME UPON ROAD WORK AND SLOWED TO THE 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT. ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE TRUCK DROPPED TO THE FRONT LEFT WITH A LOUD CRASH. SPARKS WERE FLYING AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE FOR A BRIEF TIME. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW AND STEER THE TRUCK TO SAFETY. I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK TO SEE THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL BUCKLED UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK AND MAJOR DAMAGES TO THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I'M VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SLOWED FOR ROAD WORK. IF I HAD OF BEEN DOING INTERSTATE SPEEDS OF 70 MPH I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HANDLE THE VEHICLE AND COULD HAVE HAD SEVERE AND FATAL CONSEQUENCES. EVERY DAY FOR THE PRIOR WEEK OR SO I NOTICED THE TRUCKS STEERING BEING WEIRD (PULLING A LITTLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE AND...

MY 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA'S CONTROL JOINTS MESSED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER (AMERICAN TIRE & WHEEL INC, 115 MALL ST, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913) AND THEY CHECKED AND REPLACED ALL THE PARTS AT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-331-4331 AND STATED THAT THE RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED. CASE NUMBER: 1709200139 WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THE TRUCK AND EVERY COMPONENT DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH IT INCLUDING THE SUSPENSION IS AND HAS BEEN OXIDIZING/RUSTING/ROTTING OFF IN LAYERS SOME FRAGMENTS OF RUST SCALE FALLING OFF MEASURE 1/8" IN THICKNESS I CONTACTED TOYOTA OF NORTH AMERICA KNOWING ABOUT THE RECALLS ON THE TOYOTA TACOMA MODEL TRUCKS WITH ALOT OF DETAILED PHOTOS THEY SAID BASICALLY TOO BAD. IVE KEPT THE UNDERCARRIAGE CLEAN EVEN TRIED USING COATINGS TO SLOW THE DETERIORATION DOWN THE TRUCK HAS 122,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM IS TOYOTAS POOR QUALITY STEEL USED AND IMPROPER FACTORY COATINGS I PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN 2014 AND I GLIMPSED UNDERNEATH THE DAY I BOUGHT IT AND THOUGHT THE FRAME LOOKED GOOD THEN A FEW MONTHS GO BY AND I GO TO DO A TUNE UP AND I START SEEING HUGE RUST SCALE FALLING ALL OVER UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION...

THE MAIN CHASSIS HAS HAS RUSTED AND BROKEN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A CRUSHING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. ONCE HE ARRIVED HOME, THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRAME HAD CORRODED THROUGH THE ENTIRE CHASSIS ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT OF THE CHASSIS DROPPED BELOW THE REAR PART APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH AND A QUARTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000. ..UPDATED 06/27/17 *BF UPDATED 08/22/2017*JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE AS THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE HIT THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TOWARDS THE RIGHT SIDE SHOULDER OF THE BELTWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FRACTURED, DAMAGED THE ABS SENSOR, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

WE RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES FOR FRAME DETERIORATION AND THE NEED FOR INSPECTION, CORRECTION AND ANTI-CORROSION CHEMICAL APPLICATION. WE TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AS REQUESTED. THEY CALLED THE NEXT MORNING TO HAVE US PICK UP THE VEHICLE AND THE ANTI-CORROSION SPRAY (BLACK GOOEY STUFF SIMILAR TO UNDERCOATING) THAT THEY USED WAS EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING ON THE WIRING HARNESSES, BRAKE LINES, THE STEP BARS THAT WE INSTALLED AFTERMARKET LAST YEAR, INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELLS, THE MUD FLAPS - IT WAS STILL WET AND SMELLED AWFUL. WE CONTACTED THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO BLEW US OFF, WE CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY REFUSED TO ASSIST, OTHER THAN TO TAKE DOWN THE COMPLAINT ON PAPER. I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND AN ATTORNEY EVEN REMOTELY INTERESTED IN ASSISTING WITH THIS CASE. TOYOTA SAYS THAT THE COATING MAY NEVER DRY SO IT WILL ATTRACT ALL DIRT AND GRIME THAT IT'S EXPOSED TO. IT LOOKS AND...

BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED IN 2010 AND IT HAD A LOT OF CORROSION UNDERNEATH THEN. CURRENTLY HAS 50 K MILES. MY BRAKES ARE SQUEALING DUE TO CORROSION PREVENTING THE CALIPERS FROM MOVING AND THE WHEEL WAS CORRODED TO THE HUB AND IT TOOK A LOT OF EFFORT TO REMOVE IT. THE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND ALL THE COMPONENTS HAVE LOOSE LAYERS OF RUST. THE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS FELL OFF. THE SPARE TIRE RESTRAINT SYSTEM LOOKS TOO WEAK SO I REMOVED THE SPARE. THE SPARE WHEEL IS SO CORRODED THAT THE BOLT HOLES ARE NO LONGER SMOOTH FOR THE LUGS TO BEAR AGAINST EVENLY. I AM CONCERNED THAT SOMETHING BAD WILL HAPPEN EVENTUALLY IF A WEAKENED CRITICAL PART WERE TO FAIL. I DOUBT THE UNDERCOATING TOYOTA IS OFFERING FOR 04 TO 06 TRUCKS CAN HELP MUCH AT THIS POINT. I DON'T WANT TO BE THE GUY WHO DROPS A FUEL TANK ON...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OVER A BRIDGE, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY LOWERED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS SNAPPED AND CAUSED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TO EXPLODE FROM THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH UP A SLIGHT HILL, THE LOWER BALL JOINT DETACHED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V013000 (SUSPENSION). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. DR