2001 Toyota Tundra And Rust Issues

I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA W APPROX 101000 MILES.

2001 toyota tundra and rust issues. No rust seen on the frame or lug nuts to this date. Never had any rust issues on my 2008. Toyota and Dana negotiated a 7030 liability split - Toyota was 70 at fault and Dana 30 at fault ie.

Some drivers have even reported parts falling out of place due to rust. Hot Cars said that the frames were not properly treated in the beginning and mainly became damaged in the rear where the suspension leaf springs are mounted on. Motor oil mix WD-40 fluid film and anti-rust chemicals are all good options.

Most customers refer to this as frame rot. After notification from Toyota about frame rusting problem an inspection was done by Toyota dealer in 2011 and I was told the frame was fine. Dec 13 2012 - Westford MA - Steering.

The paint can be unattractive but the rust can cause structural integrity. If theres frame damage drivers may need to replace the vehicle entirely. Total cost of the campaign was around 85 million.

The frames were supplied by Dana Holding Corp in Maumee Ohio. 2000 Toyota Tundra problems. Toyota had two.

Severe frameframe-rail rust requiring either a new frame or frame anti-rust treatment. While many of the most troubling rust issues have predominantly occurred on trucks in the rust belt by Toyotas own admission theses problems have been due to deficiencies in manufacturing. Theres a chance that the previous owner s had the recall performed a few years ago when there was still metal left on your frame so they simply undercoated it.