2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA Structurebody Problems

Paint prematurely chipping in areas that’s would and would not be affected by wind down to bare metal.

Extensive rust and rot of entire frame, and undercarriage. The truck bed unsafe to walk on has several soft spots almost broken through, gas tank holder rusted out- worry about gas tank dropping from frame, tow hitch and rear bumper rot etc. Side step fell off. Toyota has a Service Campaign and Warranty Enhancement Program for Tundra but not this year- built 9/2010 San Antonio but listed as 2011 model on VIN. I am original registered owner and have never been contacted about this factory failure use of inferior untreated frame materials but learned about it from internet research. Would like my vehicle covered under current Service Campaign.

On 11/25/22 I meet with American Auto Mall to buy a used truck I was assured through text, website and window sticker that the truck was in excellent condition inside and out.. I have all this documents proofing this.. I did van limited inspection at the lot and a test drive.. found nothing that stuck out.. other than the radio not working but the dealership said he would reimburse me if I got it fixed..so after that a down payment was made of $5550 dollars and paperwork was signed.. I drove the truck home and the next week I got in it and it wouldn't start, turns out it needed a battery and alternator, so I took it to a shop and was told that this vehicle was badly rusted and had a lot of hidden rust damage.. and improperly installed brakes., coolant leaks and exhaust leaks.. after finding this...

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the truck bed bolts that secured the truck bed to the subframe were rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall relating the failure. No additional assistance was provided. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

LIKE MANY OTHERS ON HERE, MY TRUCK BED AND STRUCTURE HAS RUSTED OVER CERTAIN SUPPORTS FROM THE BOTTOM UP. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD A TOPPER SINCE IT WAS NEW, AND IT HAS NOW DEVELOPED HEAVY RUST UNDER THE PAINT IN THE FRONT CORNERS OVER A BRACE. THERE ARE MANY FORUM ENTRIES AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR

RUST HAS DEVELOPED NEAR THE CORNERS OF THE TRUCK BED. NEAR THE BEDS MOUNTING BOLTS. THE BED HAS BEEN COVERED SINCE NEW AND NEVER EXPOSED TO WEATHER.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST IN THE BED OF THE VEHICLE AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED STOLTZ TOYOTA OF DUBOIS (860 BEAVER DR, DUBOIS, PA 15801, (814) 371-3333) AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1907082535. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,835.

THE BED OF MY 2011 TUNDRA IS RUSTING THROUGH FROM THE BOTTOM UP. THE TRUCK HAS HAD A TOPPER OVER THE BED SINCE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING BRAND NEW AND HAS NEVER SPENT A NIGHT OUTSIDE OF THE GARAGE. THE RUST ISSUE COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE FRAME OR OTHER COMPONENTS COULD BE COMPROMISED IN A CRASH IF THEY ARE NOT STRUCTURALLY SOUND.

PAINT BUBBLING OR RUSTING IN THE FLOOR OF THE BED OF THE TRUCK. NUMEROUS SPOTS. COUPLE MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WON'T COVER IT.

2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA BED COVER MOUNTING HARDWARE FAILED DURING DRIVING CAUSING THE ENTIRE BED COVER TO FLY OFF. THE INSTALLATION HARDWARE APPREAR TO BE TOO SMALL TO KEEP THE HARD COVER FALLING OFF. THE RESULT IS A POTENTIAL DANGEROUS SITUATION SHOULD THIS HAPPEN AT SPEED WITH A CAR BEHIND. THE SCREWS ARE SURPRISLY SMALL AND LOOSEN THEMSELVES OVER TIME. THIS COVER CAME AS AN OPTION FROM TOYOTA BUT DOES NOT HAVE A TOYOTA LABEL.