Problems with 2003 Toyota Tundra STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tundra. while having routine maintenance at an independent mechanic on the front wheel bearing, the frame cracked into two places behind the cab without warning. the vehicle was un-drivable. the contact called graham toyota (1515 w 4th st, mansfield, oh 44906 (419) 529-1800) but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted who provided case 2001 021145 however, no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

In mid december, 2019, i was driving on the interstate and the spare tire dropped from under my 2003 toyota tundra. fortunately, no vehicles were behind me at the time. i was so surprised to see that tire bouncing down the road behind me! that spare tire had never been taken from the carrier. i made an appointment with a toyota dealer for inspection/recall in early february. they said the corrosion on the cross-member needed to be replaced but the spare tire carrier corrosion issue causing the tire to drop was only for recalls on the tacoma models, i was responsible for the issue. i feel this is a toyota manufacturing safety issue that needs to be addressed. do i have any recourse?

2003 toyota tundra showing severe signs of frame rust and corrosion damage rendering vehicle unsafe to operate on a public roadway. this vehicle in every other way gas been manufactured to perform for many more years excepting the foundation of the vehicle, the framework. many, many of these vehicles are in use on american streets by individuals and families who are in dire risk and posing a life threatening risk to all other drivers on the road.

On 12/05/11 newark toyota completed recall ssc90m phase 2-crc application to my rusted frame. almost immediately i notice a bonding failure and delamination of the crc application. by november of 2013 i asked the same service lane manager, bill c. and the technician that performed the work to inspect the failed application. i asked the technician why it failed and he stated "i did not prepare the surface correctly before i placed the application". i appreciated his honesty but was told then that there was nothing else they could do about it. my frame is now very rusted so i asked bill c. to reinspect my frame on 12/5/19 while my tundra was in for a takata airbag recall. william told me that he had a manager inspect my frame and that no perforations were found (please see all attached photos). they did not mention the catastrophic failure of the frame c channel lower flanges. this exponentially expansive corrosion has reached the leaf spring bracket flange rivets (see photo 8810); catastrophic failure of the rear axle assembly will result. i am a mechanical engineer with extensive training and experience in corrosion related failure. this frame and vehicle are unsafe! on 12/21/19 i emailed this information, including the photographs and copies of all service records, to the toyota customer care center. they emailed me back on 12/28/19 and asked me to call them. the toyota representative, jeffery m., called my dealership and told me that the frame was not perforated so i am not eligible for the frame replacement recall. i asked jeffery multiple times if the dealer said the frame is safe or not. he refused to answer that question and would only state that my frame is not perforated. the nhtsa/toyota 10mm perforation criteria is inadequate and the phase 2 application bonding failure exacerbated moisture and road salt retention.

The entire frame is rusted - to my shock and i just failed inspection but the truck is gorgeous and runs great with all new tires. i'm currently low income and wonder how the frame recall was missed but the airbag was replaced. please advise and thank you.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking differential fluid from the housing wall of the rear end of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the rear end housing needed to be replaced. the contact took the vehicle to continental toyota (6701 south la grange road, hodgkins, il 60525, (708) 716-4497) where it was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). the contact was informed that due to the age of the vehicle, they could not repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and denied assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 250,000.

Frame is completely rusted through. car has only 130k miles. toyota denies culpability, frame is made of inferior material not able to withstand use.

A recall letter was sent for 2003 tundra for undercoating. vehicle was taken to dealership and was there for three days. i was told nothing else was needed. i brought attention to dealership about frame recall. i was told my vehicle was not under that recall although the year and model was on the site. second issue of concern, entire steering line replaced. there was a lack of power steering. vehicle housed for three days at dealership. fast forward today, 25 september was brought to my attention by service manager of large amount of frame rust and vehicle was not road worthy. layers of rusted metal crumbled in manager's hand. as a consumer preventive maintenance repairs have been made. i have asked the dealership for help to resolve ongoing concerns. i am a female retired veteran pleading for help. i love my vehicle performance is the reason the mileage is 260,000 (+). your attention to this concern would greatly be appreciated.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while driving, the trailer hitch became detached. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the hitch dropped low to the ground and was bent. the contact used the trailer jack to lift up the trailer and straighten the hitch to the receiver in order to drive home. the contact stated that the trailer hitch was bolted to the reinforcement bumper, which was corroded. the contact was concerned the passengers in the vehicle would not be protected in the event of a crash. the contact removed the trailer from his vehicle and placed it in the back of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to new country toyota of saratoga springs (located at 3002 ny-50 building # 1, saratoga springs, ny 12866, (518) 584-7272) where it was determined that the reinforcement bumper was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). the recall only included the frame and all the crossmembers; therefore, the dealer could not assist. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 1906120378. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

A few years ago i bought a used toyota tundra with 70k miles on it thinking i was getting a reliable vehicle with lots of life left on it. what i got was the most unreliable expensive piece of crap i have ever owned. it even nearly ruined our honeymoon. we took the truck on a road trip to see the southwest and kick off our marriage. it was very exciting thanks to toyota. at the grand canyon we had the pleasure of hunting down the last overpriced bottle of power steering fluid. rather than relaxing at the south rim i had to figure out how to limp the truck to the nearest shop. that was over $1200 out of our budget. the next obstacle was even more exciting. we discovered the back tires where ready to fall off and the front wheels had developed some issue also. so we limped the truck to elk city oklahoma in the midst of tornado warnings. we even got to spend the night in a run down motel 6. i think they rented rooms by the hour. that was another $1400 over our budget for a two day stay in scenic elk city. at least we got a free loaner from the folks at smith family nissan. it's more than toyota has done for us. i had to drive up to keene to just get pushed right out the door politely. they could have at least saved me the trip by simply returning my email. we got the same treatment from toyota corp. and for a souvenir we are left with a very expensive piece of scrap metal in the driveway. it appears as though toyota cheeped out on the steel for the frame. cheap chinese steel. the solution was to spray some cheap crap on the frame and cover up the problem. it won't be long before it breaks in half just sitting in the driveway. thanks toyota for all the help and the great customer service. you sure know how to take care of customers. thanks to toyota's patch job the frame issues did not appear in a car fax report.

Frame recall inferior steel used on the frame has led to premature failure and rot. toyota applied a sealant to the frame to address the rust issue. the sealant was also an inferior product and did not adhere to the frame. because toyota considered the recall closed there was no warning to indicate a hazard could exist. a recall will not show up on car fax if the manufacturer deems the recall is complete. toyota's position that road salt is the cause of the premature frame rot ignores these facts.

I had a safety recall for corrosion and had it repaired at the dealership in july, 2015. recently i returned to the dealership for an exhaust leak. when they put it on the rack they noted several areas on the frame which had rusted all the way through. the mechanic informed me the truck was unsafe to drive and the frame needed to be replaced. i contacted toyota and was told my vin was not part of any recall and therefor toyota would not replace the frame. i believe the same inferior steel was used on my frame as was on the recalled toyotas. i live in virginia which while we don't experience the large amounts of snow here, we are still considered a northern state per toyota. the truck has never been in an accident and was used as a daily driver and now will be a total loss.

Takata recall, i was involved in a collision with my toyota tundra when a nissan altima failed to stop for a stop sign. at witch point my air bags did not go off. the truck is totaled and so was the nissan! i was driving east on quincy ave. and the nissan was driving south on b st. when she failed to stop at the stop sign.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal dragging noise coming from the vehicle. upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was rusted and detached. also, the check engine indicator illuminated. the contact called don moore toyota (4216 frederica st, owensboro, ky 42301, (270) 926-2500) and was informed to have the vehicle towed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the failure mileage was 129,000. *bf *jb

My complaint is with toyota motor company and their admission but yet no resolution to a known problem. my story of this toyota truck begins with my son owning this tundra for about 5-7 years then selling me, his father the same tundra. before buying said truck i was assured it was of god structural integrity, due to an inspection at a toyota dealership. upon inspection they did find that the frame had visible rust and proceeded to treat it with anti-corrosion. forward to three weeks ago a local inspection was to be done in which i was told that it would not pass due to frame problems as it was not safe to drive. toyota engineers know that the frames are going to rust because no exterior application of any anti-corrosion is going to prevent any corrosion within a tubular boxed frame. i was refused any solution from toyota, who have previously admitted that these particular trucks all have the same issue. how can you help with getting toyota to resolve this completely instead of passing the little guy aside?

Rear cross member that holds on spare tire is completely rusted. toyota refuses to replace because the recall has expired.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while the contact was servicing his vehicle, he looked underneath and noticed that the sway bar was rusted along with the entire frame. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the spare tire was absent from the undercarriage of the vehicle. also, the spare tire carrier was severely rusted and corroded. as a result, the spare tire detached from the vehicle while driving various speeds. waldorf toyota (2600 crain highway, waldorf, maryland 20601, (301) 843-3700) was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle exceeded the three year/36,000 mile warranty coverage. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 1811171313. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was coated with a preventative rust protection on december 24, 2011 per an unknown recall that expired. the failure mileage was 453,839.

Frame corrosion was not properly addressed during 2012 recall. as a result the frame has corroded in multiple areas and the brakes just failed due to brake line corrosion. toyota is refusing any additional claims for damages. however they should have done more to address the frame corrosion during the 2012 recall.

After mechanic recently inspected under side, it was found that the frame had significant rust and rot. frame is not expect to maintain structure for very long.

Frame rusted to the point of being non-repairable and unsafe to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. upon inspection of the vehicle by an independent mechanic, the contact was made aware of severe frame corrosion. the dealer (cobb county toyota, 2111 barrett lakes blvd, kennesaw, ga) was contacted and confirmed the corrosion; however, they refused to perform the remedy per nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure) because the vehicle was previously serviced per the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle had already been repaired per the recall. the failure mileage was 78,000. the vin was not provided.

A few years ago my truck was recalled for rust of the frame. i took it to the dealer and they decided it was fine and spray coated the bottom of the truck as a remedy for the recall work, where other trucks were given new frames. in my state inspection this month i was advised that there was substantial rust problems (holes) on the frame in the front upper part of the frame, just 10,000 miles since the recall remedy was done. the dealer tells me they can do nothing, it is a toyota problem, toyota tells me it is a dealer issue since they already "repaired" the vehicle under the recall. the work they performed under the recall was not sufficient to make their trucks safe, and i believe another recall must be done and the frames need to be replaced as this is an unsafe situation both to myself and others on the road.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was undergoing recall repairs for nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) at galaxy toyota (750 nj 30, eatontown, nj 07724), the technician diagnosed that the front of the frame was completely rusted. the technician stated that the failure was not included in a recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the contact was instructed to sign a waver, noting that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 295,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while driving 2 mph, the spare tire fell from under the vehicle. the contact noticed that the spare tire retaining plate was rusted and corroded, but no other rust was noticed on the undercarriage of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing and repairs. the local dealer (lee toyota, 115 main st, topsham, me 04086, (207) 729-3358) was contacted about the repair cost. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no open recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 138,000. the vin was not available.

Entire frame has severe rust despite anti-rust/corrosion inhibitor applied in 2010-2012. small holes are now present in frame and the vehicle only has 108k miles. recently, the power steering rack and pinion had to be replaced, as it rusted out. the technician noticed rust on other suspension components, indicating that rust had made the system weak and brittle. copious amounts of corrosion inhibitor has now made it almost impossible to obtain a correct alignment. the rusted frame will soon, if not already, diminish the vehicle's safety. toyota instituted a frame recall circa 2010 for just this issue. somehow this vin was omitted. the corrosion inhibitor has proved ineffective. i am requesting that nhtsa demand toyota institute another recall for the excluded vins. these omitted tundras, in their current poor frame condition, present a hazard to drivers and other motorists and must be repaired.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while undergoing routine maintenance, the technician stated that the frame was severely rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the vehicle was taken to pearson toyota (12978 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23608, (757) 874-6000) where it was diagnosed that the frame was in poor condition and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired in 2012 per a manufacturer recall for frame rust in which an anti-corrosive agent was sprayed onto the frame. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was 137,430. *bf the consumer requested an update. *js *tr

Spare tire retainer failed due to rust and tire fell off while the vehicle was in motion

The frame is rusting apart will not pass state inspection.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the frame was rusted from the inside out and contained holes. the contact stated that the frame was undercoated for rust and corrosion on july 12, 2012. heritage toyota in burlington, vermont discovered the severe frame rust and stated that the contact would have to pay for a new frame. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the frame was undercoated, which is what they were required to do. the manufacturer also stated that the vehicle was out of mileage warranty coverage. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. ...updated 10/23/17 *bf *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while driving 60 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and found severe corrosion around the cross member. the contact called a local dealer and was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the recall had expired. the failure mileage was 89,200. updated 06/21/17*lj *js

Truck has 98k miles. brought in 2003 new. took good care of it. had a recall on frame corrosion and have it recoated in 2011. took the truck in to mechanic for non frame related issue. the truck frame broke dead center (between the truck and the bed area) while on the lift (thankfully no one got hurt). i called toyota and they are telling me they took care of my truck with the re-coat. it is at owners expense to fix it. they are not admitting their recall was not effective in fixing the underlying issue. this is well know flaw in their design. even the local dealership told me he had couple broke the same way while on their lift. i am totally disappointed with toyota. i brought the truck for toyota's reliability, but i was wrong. having a truck frame broke less than 100k miles is like having someone died at age 25. totally unacceptable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while driving unknown speeds. the vehicle began to sway. additionally, the frame was rusted and chunks of the frame was detached. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 1710030430. no further assistance was offered. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 135,000. *bf consumer stated called toyota directly to inform them of issue of frame being cracked in several places. this was detected ny my mechanic who is certified and has his own repair facility. he indicated frame will not last another year. toyota denied consumer any claim due to a re-call which the consumer was never notified. vin is invalid updated 7/25/18*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while driving 2 mph and making a left turn, an abnormal noise was heard the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the upper control arm was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 74,000. updated 04/19/17 *lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the frame was fractured. the vehicle was taken to a certified toyota mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,000.

Driving and made a left turn when the right front wheel went flying and the truck started swirving in circles. and caused a major damage in which the dealer doesnt want to respond. *tr

2003 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to rust holes near front sway bar and left rear at shock mount. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was inspected for rust holes multiple time none were found, but the vehicle was previously treated for frame rusting.*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while the vehicle was stationary, the contact recognized multiple holes in the subframe. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 102,000.

In may 2016, i purchased a 2003 toyota tundra from a used car dealer. in october, as i was changing the oil, i noticed a rust hole in the front section of the frame and as i further inspected, there were rust holes and cracks in the front section of the frame. i checked the passenger side and found the same problem. i went to my local toyota dealer and they informed me that the recall had expired in 2012. i then contacted toyota headquarters and they reviewed my case and sent it to a case manager. the case manager contacted me 2 days later and said there was nothing they could do because it was a warranty issue and it had expired. this is troubling to comprehend because a co-worker of mine who owns a 2001 toyota truck had his frame replaced, no questions asked, in 2015. i find this extremely troubling because this is a safety issue that could lead to potentially injuring myself and my family if the frame were to further crack or split. toyota states that they "want our customers to have a great ownership experience, so we are pleased to resolve litigation in a way that benefits them and demonstrates that we stand behind the quality and reliability of our vehicles." i find this hard to believe considering they are not willing to resolve my safety issues and concerns.

Purchased a 2003 toyota tundra july 2016. frame was undercoated by toyota and did not seem to be any issues at the time of purchase. after a few months of ownership, i have been conducting some of my own maintenance under the vehicle. while under, i noticed large areas had the crc treatment chipping and pealing off. i called my local toyota dealer (priority toyota chesapeake, va) the service manager said the corrosion protection has expired and there was nothing further they could do. while attempting to grease my propeller shaft, i was on my creaper trying to pull myself under the vehicle. i grabbed part of the frame, in front of the leaf spring perch. while grabbing this section of frame and pulling myself under the truck, the frame crumbled in to my hand. there were a lot of rust flakes, large and small, i collected as much of the rust and flakes as i could and stored them in a zip lock bag. the size of the deterioration was about 7" long and perforated about 9/16" near the bottom of the c channel. i am very concerned about the integrity of the frame on this vehicle particularly in regards to braking system, frame cross members and suspension components. i called toyota customer service soon after to report what happened. i told them my vin and other information. they said they would call back in 1 business day. i received a call from toyota today 10/27/16 and a representative told me that toyota is no longer supporting my vehicle for any campaigns. i asked the representative for further literature regarding the frame corrosion programs for tundras, however, toyota will not let me have this information. at this point toyota will do nothing to help or provide assistance in repairing their poorly designed vehicle. please do not buy toyotas because in the future there will be failures and toyota will not stand behind their products. plain and simple. *tr

Purchased my 2003 toyota tundra in may 2016, shortly after i purchased it i noticed that the frame was rotting in the front on both sides, i contacted the dealer i bought it from crazy jims in milwaukee which was absolutely no help. he applied a undercoat but didn't do a very good job as it has already worn off. i then contacted toyota thinking they would do something they opened a claim number which resulted in absolutely nothing being done. i am appalled that toyota will not stand behind their product, i know that the truck is not new but toyota is known for the quality and durability of their vehicles. i have spoken to several mechanics and many of my friends and family and they cannot believe that the toyota manufacturer would allow a unsafe vehicle to be driven on the roads and highways. i drive myself and my children in this vehicle and i feel this should be covered by the dealer it is unsafe to drive but unfortunately i have no other vehicle to drive in and no funds to purchase a new one as i am still paying the loan on this one. please help me.

I recently purchased my vehicle from a auto dealer and a few months after the purchase i noticed the frame was rotted. i took it back to the dealer and they would not replace the parts. i went to toyota who states that they will not do anything either my truck is not safe to drive on any road for myself or other drivers.

In june of 2012 i took my tundra to have the frame campaign performed, in january of 2013 i contacted toyota stating the frame / corrosion recall was not performed properly and i felt the frame needed to be replaced as there was a lot of rust. they contacted the dealer i took it back and they reinspected the frame and i was told it was no rust found. a few months after this i would be driving and i would hit a bump and end up in the next lane. i took it to work and put the vehicle on a lift and found the steering rack mount cracked at the frame. i welded it back together. about a month ago the same thing the frame where the rack mounts cracked in another spot so this time i need to take l angle steel and weld in place. on 3/4/ 2016 i decided i was going to go back and undercoat my frame correctly. at this time i have found holes in my frame exactly where the points of the frame that the recall falls under. toyota has stated they are not going to offer any assistance

I was driving down the road and lost my spare tire the cross member rotted off the truck i had toyota under coat the truck in 2012 i hope no one got hurt or killed from the tire falling off

Excessive rusting of frame on 2003 tundra, car was taken multiple times to dealership, issue was not fixed at all....i have contacted toyota but have gotten the run around. please advise.

My vehicle has sustantial frame rust which affects the safe operation and the resale/trade-in value. toyota refuses to offer any remedy because the frame replacement program ended in 2012. my vehicles frame passed a frame inspection in 2011 by a local dealer. i took them at their word. i dont feel that the frame on a 12 year old vehicle should havae such a short service life. this is a hardship for hundereds of tundra owners who have otherwise good vehicles that are now potentially un-safe and utterly worthless. the dealer did offer to patch the frame in one area but it is corroded in several areas. any assistance would be greatly appreciated as toyotas actions did not go far enough.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the passenger side of the dashboard's air bag cover melted and was sticky to the touch. the contact stated that, in the past, there was an unidentifiable odor coming from that area. the vehicle was taken to darcars toyota frederick (5293 buckeystown pike, frederick, md 21704 (301) 696-6300). but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. the dealer took pictures and sent them to a local toyota representative for darcars. the contact mentioned he was afraid to drive the vehicle due to sun glare and was unsure if the passenger side air bag was safe. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Bad frame rust bad suspension rust bad differential rust bad spare tire rust.if rust condition gets worse the possibility of suspension failure is very real.some of these models need to be recalled or bought back before there is injury or death.

I took my 2003 tundra to a transmission repair shop, independent, to have the rear differential evaluated due to crunching sound which occurred when taking off from a stop and leaking of fluid due to corrosion on housing. the shop called me that day two hours later and informed me that my frame was completely rusted out near the front of the vehicle on both sides making it unsafe to drive and not worth proceeding in any repairs of the rear differential at this point. they contacted the nearest dealership which told them that the frame perforation recall, nhtsa # 09v444 had expired 7/31/2015 six days prior. i was instructed to call toyota, which i did. the lady informed me that the recall was still ongoing. i took the tundra to that same dealership for them to inspect the frame. the next day they call me and inform me that i need to contact toyota again myself. this is a toyota garage telling me this. tonight i get on toyota's website and find two recalls in regards to the frame perforation. according to the toy website both status' of recalls offer remedies available and this site is updated 8/7/2015. i can see that my nearest dealer isn't going to be very helpful. my truck has 112,000. i'm the 2nd owner and have been diligent with maintenance. i do no off roading and use if to transport my motorcycle to races hundreds of miles from home.

Vehicle was towed to toyota dealer due to gear shift selector would no longer work. issue was found to be transmission cable rusted thru and broke. during a successful repair of above issue; a frame inspection was performed. i was notified by the local toyota service manager rust had compromised the frame putting a few holes in the right front frame rail. the service people took pictures and submitted a package to the regional contacts with "a recommendation to replace my vehicle's frame." again, the local toyota dealership repair technicians and mgmt. are recommending the frame be replaced under a extended warranty issue. at this point in the process toyota has denied remediation and or corrective work on their part !! this is a tundra truck which has had all factory recalls performed; and in other aspects is in excellent mechanical and running shape with just under 70k mi. i have called toyota corporate customer service on 8/7, case # 1508070842 and am waiting for feedback. i am creating this safety complaint as i don't believe toyota will do anything, yet i want to be positive on the matter. i expect toyota to either replace the frame, remediate and repair, or offer to purchase it back towardsthe purchase of a new one.