| Issue ID | 1406974 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11022750 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/09/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Current mileage aprox. 89000 . Had a brake check at my local repair shop. Raised truck on to the lift and was shocked at what had been revealed . The frame has rotted through all of its cross members, creating a major structural problem. The rear cross member wich is connected at 4 points to the main frame rails is now only connected at 1 point. This cross member also carrys the spare tire. If gone un discoverd may have fallen off during travel, creating a saftey concern. The main frame rail has major rust damage at the connection point with the center cross member wich provides stability to the engine and transmission . Toyota had a recall on these frames but were only providing a spray on rubberized coating, wich mostly flaked off in my driveway. I have called toyota directly and opened up a claim wich was eventually denied. The vehicle will not pass inspection as is . Im not financially in a position to buy a new vehicle at this time . I dont know where else to turn with this situation if you spend 40-50,000 dollars on a vehicle you should be able to get more than 89000 miles out of it |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCHDALE, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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