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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 76,583 miles
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My 2005 Toyota Tundra has 217K miles and is, mechanically, in terrific shape, except the frame has rusted out on the drivers side. Structurally, it's still drivable safely, but it will no longer pass state inspection (Maine, usa). Thousands of other Toyota Tundra of the same style and manufacturing process and similar model year have had frame recalls done for the exact same reason. I do not feel it is fair to skip this year. This is my family's only source of transportation right now, and it is vital to keep it on the road. Please allow a frame recall for this model year!
- Hermon, ME, USA
Bought the Tundra in late 2014 from Toyota of keene in nh. Was told frame was check and the rust prevention spray was applied, vehicle framed looked clean and had no visible rust, they couldn't provide me with any record of this. In February of 2016. I took the vehicle to grappone and had noticed some rust on the frame around the gas tank and under the drivers side. Graponne told me that the frame service was completed and they couldn't ( or wouldn't) be able to help and noted the spray was intact. After that the power steering rotted away which grappone Toyota replaced and at that time I brought the rust to there attention again. They said it looked normal and not to worry. After that I kept my eye on it. Brought it to get my annual inspection. The tech brought me out showed me the rust and told me that I had 1 or 2 years left before the frame would need to replaced or repaired due to rust. The Tundra has 155.xxx miles on it gets washed regularly. Contacted Toyota usa they told me they would have someone contact me. Toyota of keen called me and told be the truck was old and the person whom I spoke with told me it wast his fault because he wasn't there and the problem areas I described Toyota didn't pay the to spray properly, ( parts people cant see unless they really look) but I could drive it in and they could look at it. I called Toyota usa after receiving an email the next day that stated I had there position regarding my incident and the rep said it wasn't Toyota's problem because the extended service program was not a recall and expired in 2015 I feel that if Toyota knew there was a problem with these frames they might included them with all the other models a but they deceitfully covered up the problem with a spray that hides the problem long enough to make them "old " as they put it. Many others would agree
- Goffstown, NH, USA
Was pulling light duty covered uhaul trailer that was maybe 1/10 full of household items. Frame pulled apart. Was in my driveway with son in law helping guide backing up to garage.
- New Richmond, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame underneath the driver's side buckled when it was placed on the lift at stoltz Toyota of dubois (860 beaver dr, dubois, pa 15801, (814) 371-3333. The dealer stated that there was a voluntary recall on the frame and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the voluntary recall expired in July of 2015 and they could not assist. The contact did not receive a recall notice. The contact purchased the vehicle in 2009 from the original owner. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Summerville, PA, USA
Frame is rusting and breaking
- Barnegat, NJ, USA
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.
- Uxbridge, MA, USA
Good afternoon, I'm writing to report and request assistance with catastrophic frame issues on my 2005 Toyota Tundra. There are a number of holes in the frame and places I believe to be compromised. The truck has 96,000 miles. I have an open incident ticket with Toyota but also wanted to report this issue here.
- Riverview, FL, USA
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 fixing the problem, they advised me I need to go talk to a body shop to see if they can weld a piece into the frame.
- Eau Claire, WI, USA
Major rusting of frame, rusted brake lines, rusted power steering lines. Vehicles is unsafe due to rusting.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
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 no one higher them himself and his decision was final. I don't understand why they can't look at their products and tells us if it is safe to drive. Obviously they new there was a problem or they wouldn't have the limited campaign for a recall. They need to do more.
- Cheshire, CT, USA
The frame has rot on it and Toyota has recalled years before and after mine for frame replacement but nothing for 2005
- Harmony, RI, USA
Toyota has just settled a claim for frame rust for 2007-2008 Tundra. I own a 2005 Tundra and the frame is completely rusted and must be replaced. I don't understand why I'm having the same problems and it is not covered in the recall.
- Woodstock, CT, USA
The breakline broke in August 2017 took it to mechanic learned that the frame was too rusted to put it on the lift to fix the brake line - learned it had been under coated by Toyota June 2014. Didn't work - rusted full of holes and cracks !
- Bridgeport, OH, USA
Toyota frame rust, 2005 Toyota Tundra recalled and "inspected" in 2014 by Toyota for rust holes. Report was that none were found and Toyota performed a "goodwill" spray undercoat. Please examine pictures of sway bar mount to frame as well as gapping hole in frame discovered two days ago. Toyota has an obvious frame problem and has replaced frames in 2000-2003 Tundra as well as 2007-2008. Why not in 2004-2006 with obvious issues? please help.
- West Seneca, NY, USA
On 09/09/17 the frame rusted through causing a me to run over a curb and into a parking lot. Toyota treated the frame to prevent rust, but it did not stop it. Now it has rusted through and caused an accident. This is dangerous and almost killed us! in addition to the images I have sent, I can provide many many more!
- Harrisonburg, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the subframe of the vehicle sustained severe rust and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (rochester Toyota in rochester, nh) was notified, but the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 75,000.
- Moulthonborough, NH, USA
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 Toyota 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 noticed the problem and how bad it was as well as the reason I didnt notice it at the dealer was they spray painted the underside black to hide the problem, I am a marine corps veteran I served 2007-2011 active duty every penny I had saved up I used to buy this truck (my first big purchase all in cash) ive put thousands into this truck already replacing suspension components and mounts and its becoming a total loss I cant sell it to a private party knowing how dangerous it can be if the wrong part finally rots all the way thru and I cant afford a new vehicle I can barely find work with the economy and personal struggles I have related to my service, I am beyond upset and I pray someone somewhere can help me I know my truck is not the only Tundra with this major problem
- Naugatuck, CT, USA
The frame of the truck was recalled for excessive rust. The dealer sprayed on a coating per the recall in 2013. The coating has all flaked off and the frame is losing chunks of rust. Toyota know about this problem but won't do anything about it once they spray the defective coating on it. The truck frame needs replaced and they won't do it. Somebody is going to be seriously injured or killed in one of these trucks when the frame breaks at speed.
- Cheyenne, WY, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact noticed extensive rust and corrosion near the motor mounts. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer recall, but the contact was informed that the statute had expired to receive the repair. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle would be repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to repair the vehicle. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was not available.
- West Lafayette, IN, USA
- Mercer, PA, USA