The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 01E041000 (Trailer Hitches) and 09V444000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer was made aware of the failure but declined to perform the recall repairs due to extensive corrosion to the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 298,845.

- Belen, NM, USA

2000 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion on the frame.

- Junction City, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the brake indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear cross member was severely corroded, which spread to the brake line proportional valve. The contact found that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and the contact was informed that the state of South Carolina was not included in the recall; therefore, they were unable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1904080954. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 187,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Charleston, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the contact observed that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,315.

- Norwich, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel was turned but the wheels would not turn. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the steering housing separated from the frame and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repairable because the frame was rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Updated 7/14/15 updated 10/16/217

- Ocrackoke, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle frame had holes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was extreme rust and holes on the front area of the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 105,000.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 09V444000 (structure). However, the failure recurred and spread from the rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Kingsley, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a hole in the frame due to corrosion build up. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,800. Updated 10/24/14 updated 4/16/2015

- New Haverhill, NH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated her husband was driving 40 mph when he lost control of the steering. The contact discovered that the tire was disconnected from the vehicle due to rusting of the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000. The consumer discovered there was a recall on the very issue. Toyota stated a recall notice was mailed to the consumer. However, the consumer never received the notice. Apparently, it went to a previous address. Updated 01/07/15

- Garnerville, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact was made aware of a manufacturer's recall regarding rust on the frame. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the repairs would not be made under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The NHTSA recall campaign number could not be located. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

- Rangeley, ME, USA

Purchased used 2000 Toyota Tundra that appeared to be in excellent condition. After driving it for a few days decided to crawl underneath and take a closer look at it. At first glance undercarriage and frame appeared to be in great shape until I noticed undercoating that had large bubbles in it. Poked at the bubbles with my finger and large pieces of rust flaked away from the frame and fell to the floor. Discovered many of these spots on the frame and rear leaf spring shackles. One area of special concern is rear brake lines are rubbing on the frame where the rust has pushed a leaf spring plate away from the frame and has begun to seperate. Did some research and found out how common this is on Tundra and Tacoma. Also found out that Toyota has been applying some type of undercoating to these frames so they are aware it is a problem. Called Toyota and the agreed to inspect it at no charge. Of course dealer did not seem to think it was a problem so Toyota customer relations was contacted. Guess what" they see no problem either! apparaently Toyota is spraying this stuff over the rust to buy them some time. Now I find out they had been replacing these frames but that expired at the end of 2012? the Tacoma has a 15 yr unlimited mileage warrenty on the frame? is it just me or does this seem a little odd? parts of the frame are paper thin and I personally do not feel it is safe to drive. I will be staying in touch with Toyota about this and I will not settle for the answer they are giving me. How can they admit they have a problem and then at the end of 2012 just pull the plug and pretend it is not a problem any more" I think it might be time to get together with the thousands of other people that are having the same issue to start a class action lawsuit.

- Pardeeville, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

- Thompson Station , TN, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that there was excessive rust on the frame. The vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when the contact was advised of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the frame and also discovered that a ten millimeter hole in the frame, which was caused by the rust, would have to be repaired before they could make repairs to the frame. The manufacturer was notified who advised taking the vehicle back to the dealer for a second inspection.the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Waterloo, IL, USA

2000 Toyota Tundra frame rust - recall id 64780. Analyzed by my mechanic and he says there are issues. Known problem. Local Toyota dealer (A1- Toyota, new haven, ct) says it needs special equipment to fix problem and is waiting for equipment - I notified them on Aug 8, 2011 and they have failed to respond. I am reporting this to express my concern over injury to myself and or others. I will be reporting this directly to Toyota at 800-331-4331, since the local dealer is failing to respond.

- Orange, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 09V444000 (frame and members:underbody shields). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technicians stated the vehicle did not need the recall repair performed because there was no corrosion found on the cross member. After taking the vehicle to the dealer the contact noticed severe corrosion on the rear frame and coil springs. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Poughquag, NY, USA

Severe frame rust on 20000 Toyota Tundra. I had this inspected last year and they said Toyota did not have anything in place to prevent the frame from rusting. The truck was in for wheel alignment and now I am told they can no longer align the vehicle because of the rust and structural defect from the rust. The dealer says Toyota does not pay to "derust" the frame but will inspect until the rust recall ends in 3/2012. Please help!

- Clifton, NJ, USA

I bought my 2000 Tundra new in 1999. The frame is rusting beyond normal limits and I am afraid to drive it. I have had it checked by Toyota and they told me that if they hit the frame with a hammer and the hammer does not go through the frame then it's ok. I don't agree with that.

- Lanoka Harbor, NJ, USA

I received a recall notice on my 2000 Toyota Tundra for a rusted frame cross member in 04/22/10. Went to the dealer, they looked at it & said the whole frame was junk, including the cross member. The spare tire already fell out from under the vehicle on to the highway, no one was behind me by luck.I was told by the dealer that Toyota was buying these vehicles back, but after (7) calls to Toyota they said they were going to repair them (replace the frame) as of today nothing was fixed yet & pieces of the frame keeps falling off everytime I drive it.the dealer keeps telling me they can't do anything until they get ok from Toyota. Everytime I call Toyota they tell me I'm on a list (#8) I have been there since April, but the list seems to never go down. Toyota knew about this problem since, 11//16/2009 I think its time Toyota fixes the problem or buy the trucks back. I want to list, this truck has no rust on the body at all just nothing under it to hold the good body. So much for their "truck of the year" with the "extra heavy duty frame".

- Cross Fork, PA, USA

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra 4X4 limited access cab. I took it in to my local dealership on 4/26/2010 for unrelated servicing and because I was concerned about the amount of rust on the rear frame components. I had heard about the recall and assumed that they would tell me something. I was told that it was ok, and that I would be contacted when they have the anti-corrosive treatment ready. Today is 11/24/2010 and I have still heard nothing. Pieces of the frame rails continue to flake and fall off in sheets (some approximately 4 inches long and 1/16th of an inch thick or greater). I'm concerned about the structural integrity of this vehicle. I'm especially worried that the rear springs will give out while driving and cause injury or worse. NHTSA and usdot should look into this problem. Toyota needs to compensate owners of these vehicles as was done for the Tacoma that experienced the same failure. The rusting problem is much greater than just the rear cross-member.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown manufacturer's recall for potential frame corrosion. The contact was under the impression that the dealer would make repairs to the control arm, struts, and spring perch in addition to the frame. The contact stated that the frame was repaired at the manufacturer's expense but not the other components. The contact was charged for the repairs and stated that the manufacturer should have reimbursed him for the repairs. The manufacturer advised the contact that they would contact him with a decision but he had not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was 110,368.

- Milford, MA, USA