Comments on: 62k mile 2003 Toyota Tundra Shows Frame Rust

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:23:56 +0000

Winslow – I think it’s possible to file a class-action suit, and you’re not the first person to mention it. Toyota sold about 400k 00-03 Tundras, and some percentage of those trucks might have this problem. My guess – and this is just a guess – is that it’s less than 5%. Still, that’s 20k Tundras (plus or minus). If you decide to file something, you can be sure that I’ll report it.

By: Winslow Grullemans W

Winslow Grullemans W — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:59:19 +0000

Jason Here’s an update on my 03 Tundra. I’ve put 5,000 miles on the rental truck. Toyota has returned my calls with no solution. They have suspended any buy backs or fixes for the time being. Resale values for tundras continue to plummet. I would love to get an idea of the number of trucks pulled off the road. Might be our strength lies in our numbers, ie class action suit. How do we get a count of these trucks? Please remember that these are rusted out NEW trucks not old, if any of Toyota’s longevity claims are true.
Thank You W

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:10:35 +0000

Thom – Things have changed very recently – have you called Toyota customer service? You need to tell the dealer that the recall has expanded and that they need to contact the regional rep.

By: Thom

Thom — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:38:21 +0000

my 2003 tundra is at the dealer. The rear differential is rusted through,the daeler told my the only thing they could do is replace the rear axel assy at 1500 dollars.I never recived a recall on my tundra the frame is all rusted and I dont know how they will even get the parts off.

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:53:23 +0000

W – Glad to hear they gave you a loaner. Sounds like they’re going to fix the bad parts on the truck’s frame.

By: W

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:00:15 +0000

Jason; Here is an update on my 03 tundra with rusted frame. I had another frame inspection last week. The dealer said it failed and was unsafe to drive. They have given me a rental truck at no charge, pending a factory rep’s inspection. The list of ruined components is Rust perforation of frame, steering rack, rear differential, brake backing plates spring shackels and crossmembers. However the underside of the body is in perfect shape. Odometer is at 65,000 now. I will keep you posted. Please keep my name annomymous.
Thank You.

By: mainehunter

mainehunter — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:47:07 +0000

Has anyone recieved there recall letter yet from Toyota? I was told that it would be the first week of Dec…have not seen it yet.

By: mainehunter

mainehunter — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:46:36 +0000

Has anyone recieved there racall letter yet from Toyota? I was told that it would be the first week of Dec…have not seen it yet.

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:40:46 +0000

Jim – That’s great news. I didn’t realize a dealer had not looked at it yet. That’s always the first place to start – the 1-800 number is a last resort. In fact, I recommend that people DON’T call the 1-800 number because it can hurt the dealership…which reduces the dealership’s incentive to help. But, I’m happy to hear it worked out just fine this time. Thanks for the update!

By: Mickey

Mickey — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:39:46 +0000

Wow! That sounds great. Very good info Jim…. Keep us informed on what exactly they replaced/fixed.