2001 Toyota Tundra Rust Problems

I own a 2001 toyota tundra w approx 101000 miles.

2001 toyota tundra rust problems. Toyota has told me that Im out of luck. While driving approximately 5 mph the driver side ball joint fractured and caused the vehicle to come to immediate halt. Excessive rust on the cross member of the frame located at the rear can result in the separation of the spare tire that is.

My car otherwise is in very good condition 150000 miles. The Tacoma T100 and Tundra have all had frame rust issues. But the Toyota Tundra and Sequoia also had rust issues around this time.

The consumer stated the vehicle was known for having defective steel used for the frames that was prone to premature. While driving 50 mph and making a right turn the contact heard an abnormal noise and the front passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle and was stuck on the side. Severe frameframe-rail rust requiring either a new frame or frame anti-rust treatment.

Hot Cars said that the frames were not properly treated in the beginning and mainly became damaged in the rear. The rust through problem is a very well known issue and there are thousands of Tundras and tacomas on the road that are dangerously rusty because of Toyotas faithless response to the problem. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle frame rust recall.

2001 Toyota Tundra problems. The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra limited. 2002 Toyota Tundra problems.

Like the Tacoma the Tundras biggest rust issue is the notorious frame rust which has been at the center of many financial settlements lawsuits and recalls. The frames were supplied by Dana Holding Corp in Maumee Ohio. This investigation forced Toyota to recall all 00-03 Tundras in 20 cold weather states to check the rear cross-member for rust.