The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that when the vehicle was inspected, he learned that the vehicle was severely rusted. The contact contacted dch auto group (955 U.S. 9, South amboy, NJ 08879; (877) 324-2886) who informed the contact that parts of the vehicle had rusted through and the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened case. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.

- Englishtown, NJ, USA

I purchased truck 2 years ago with a inspection sticker good for 5 or 6 months. When inspection was due I brought it into have it inspected. It wouldn't pass inspection do to the advanced state of corrosion. I was told that there was recall for frame replacement due to this problem and all these trucks are rusting out and many still on rd putting lives in jeopardy as thousands are unsafe going down highways. I brought it into berlin Toyota in portland me on riverside dr. They brought me truck in and did the inspection and agreed frame was not safe. They said my truck had too many miles on it. I asked about this same Toyota that they bought back from a customer with over a million miles on it original drive train and they have bragged that these truck go more than a million miles if maintained properly. They kept trying to talk me into buying a new truck and were adamant about my miles being too high. 220,009 miles plus or minus this was just over a year ago. I explained to them that I still owed close to 10,000 for this vehical and that they needed to stand behind it. Well left empty handed and went back to my mechanic amd told him what was said. He informed me that that was ridiculous because he had a customer come in last week that just had their frame replaced at 300,000 miles and im just getting blown off by them. A year later amd I cant even get Toyota to respond. They keep sending me recall info about airbag recall but won't acknowledge the frame recall. About two weeks ago my mechanic called me to see if they replaced my frame yet and told him no. He said that really strange because he's had 3 customers over past 6 months with same truck same year amd they were able to get their frames replaced by Toyota and their mileage was around the same with the exception of one being almost 290,000. Im a single parent with children and im making payments on this.

- Gray, ME, USA

Frame underneath at sway bar and surrounding area is rusted out. It could be a huge safety hazard. This is on the recall list. I am requesting this be fixed.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

Took vehicle for inspection and was informed that the frame was rotted out. I know this is common with some of Toyota vehicles and they have had recalls but not on my vehicle. Vehicle only has 59000 miles on it. Toyota was of no help. Basically told me tough luck. Toyota dealership also of no help. Not even willing to give me anything toward new vehicle.

- Worcester, MA, USA

2005 Tundra with major frame rust. Took it in during the original recall where they sprayed the frame with a "rust preventative coating" which fell off in a year. The frame is now dangerously rusty and Toyota refuses to do anything more. Toyota needs to be held responsible for replacing all of the affected frames, not just the ones that didn't pass their "inspection" back when the original recall happened. The rust through problem is a very well known issue and there are thousands of Tundra and Tacoma on the road that are dangerously rusty because of Toyota's faithless response to the problem. Toyota needs to be forced to replace the remaining frames that were part of the recall.

- Meadville, PA, USA

I recently purchased this 2005 Tundra and later found out that the frame of the vehicle was massively rusted and will need to be replaced. This vehicle was part of the Toyota frame recall but was never replaced and after contacting Toyota they are telling me that they will not replace the frame. Toyota said the frame was 'treated' in 2015 and that should've taken care of any issues. Given the photos this rust has been building for years. This vehicle is not only dangerous to drive but is effectively useless. Considering it only has 77,000 miles on it this level of rust should not be present.

- Columbia, MD, USA

The vehicle will not pass inspection due to frame for. The body and engine are in great condition for the age. An undercoating was applied but did not prevent the rust from spreading. Toyota has replaced many frames for this same reason and should include the '04-'06 model years to ensure all owners of trucks with faulty frames are safe.

- Underhill, VT, USA

My 2005 Toyota Tundra the frame has rotted through behind the front tire on the driver side. The vehicle will not pass a New York state inspection. Toyota extended the warranty until 2015 in 2014. They know there's a problem with these vehicles but currently they refuse to address. The vehicle is not safe to drive in its present condition. There appears to be a lot of Toyota vehicles with similar problems that the manufacturer is refusing to address.

- East Northport, NY, USA

Significant frame rust, affecting the structure of the vehicle

- Brighton, CO, USA

Main frame of the 2005 Tundra is rotten from rust and a chunk of the frame has fallen out. See picture. I contacted local Toyota dealer and they said there is nothing they can do as recall has expired and Toyota corporate will not do absolutely nothing. This Tundra was supposed to be sprayed in 2014 as part of the "fix" but the frame is rusting and rotting apart. More signs of rots are visible on the frame.

- Massillon, OH, USA

I own a 2005 Toyota Tundra with just 60,000 miles. In 2014 Toyota was allowed to put a band-aid on a problem that needed a tourniquet - applying a rust converter coating to a frame that, because of their failure to manufacturer it properly, deserved replacing. I was told by Toyota (case number [xxx]) that because the previous owner took the band-aid they were no longer liable until the government forced them via further government safety recall actions to do more. My hope is by writing this that the government can be proactive and solve this safety concern before they have to collect enough death and accident statistics to take notice of this issue. Not only that, I see that Toyota is being offered the same band-aid solution on a number of new models with the same issue - proving that they didn't learn any lesson just how they can get away with actual murder. The result will be more vehicles in 5 years in worse shape due to the lenient reconciliation mandated by the government. Do not put more lives at risk in order to save a multi-billion dollar companies bottom line. The frame which is known to be prone to excessive, premature rust corrosion because the frames were not properly prepared and treated against rust corrosion when they were manufactured should all have to be replaced under this recall to protect american drivers. This excessive rust corrosion compromises the vehicles' safety, stability, and crash-worthiness because important suspension components, engine mounts, transmission mounts, and body mounts anchored to the vehicles' frames are at risk of failure. Do you want this vehicle (picture attached) passing your family on a two-lane highway, because I can tell you there are a lot, and soon to be even more, doing it every day. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact experienced issues with the vehicle's frame ever since it was purchased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance who stated that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to prime Toyota (783 portland road, saco, me 04072, 202 252-6161) where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1912111347. The contact was informed that the repairs were not covered. The failure mileage was 156,000.

- Beddeford, ME, USA

I went to have my 2005 Toyota Tundra inspected and it failed due to frame corrosion causing fracture and splintering of the frame supports. The frame of my 2005 Toyota Tundra has rusted through at 4 points, fracturing and splintering at 3 of the points of failure. The vehicle can not pass the Virginia inspection and is now undriveable. It is not save to haul or tow anything, the two main functions of my truck.

- Strasburg, VA, USA

Frame is rusting, and will not pass pa state inspection.

- Media, PA, USA

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.

- Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA

Brakes failed2 times in less than 1 year cause of failure, brake lines rusted through. Frame is very rusty the truck was in motion both times

- Siler City, NC, USA

While driving truck on public road, I heard a loud pop sound. Pulled off the road and looked under the truck and looked like the spare tire was loose. Removed the spare tire and placed in the bed of the truck and further inspected the rear cross member. It appeared to be cracked. Called Toyota dealership to have truck frame inspected specifically the rear cross member. I have attached the work order from hickory Toyota which states do not recommend driving vehicle. Have also attached a couple of pictures where I have had to replace the rear shackle bracket on the rear drivers side and also the rack portion of the rack& pinion steering. I have attached the invoice for the rear bracket and can supply an invoice for the rack if needed.

- Zionville, NC, USA

Toyota Tundra frame recall - frame coating applied per recall in 2014. Vehicle inspected twice by dealer in 2018 & 2019 and vehicle determined to be ok. Recently experienced loss of brakes and crash into garage. Vehicle inspected by independent mechanic and found 2 perforated and rusted brake lines. Scraping away the undercoating uncovered other corrosion in various degrees. Determined that spray undercoating came way to late as truck already had 9 years of corrosion. Undercoating only hid the problem. Submitted a claim with Toyota who offered no assistance.

- Flowery Branch, GA, USA

During annual inspection on July 19, 2019, rust holes found in the frame. One hole was almost 2 inches in diameter. Additional perforations found near the leaf spring area. Vehicle was subject to lsc in 2014 and treated with crc compound. This just appears to have delayed the onset of the frame cancer. Toyota was notified. No support from them - they are saying it is my problem.

- Lansdale, PA, USA

Sept 2014 my trucks frame was recalled for the rust problem. The frame was scaled and sprayed. Mileage 134,500. 6/2018 with mileage 164,301 dealer advises me frame is getting rusty! I said you scaled and coated it in 2014 isn't it warranted? there answer was that ended last month. Now it's a year later June 2019 it only has 171,000 and only 36,500 miles since the frame was coated. The Toyota dealer failed the nh state inspection. I am very upset as I have spent over $4500 in the past 18 months on other repairs and on gone 8K miles. I never would have done those repairs if I was advise how bad ir how fast the rust was going to make my truck unsafe to drive. Why did other trucks get new frames because they drove more miles then me and had there frames rust fasted. There are trucks now of the same age with new frames with well over 200K +miles because there frames rusted faster( time wise). This is not fair for those who still have junk frames. All the framed are junk! but many get stuck with them because it took longer to rust to the point of failer because we drove them fewer miles per year! my frame has failed in the same places as every frame that has been replaced, but because it lasted past May 2018 my truck is junk now but the person who's frame rusted out before May 18 gets to continue driving it with there replacement frame! how is this fair"??" if my frame wasn't scaled and coated it would have rusted before May 2018 and been replace! they just made it last longer to get past the May 2018 date!

- Conway, NH, USA