Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Toyota Tundra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear leaf springs had separated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear leaf springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
My understanding is that my vehicle went in for the frame issue. However on both the driver and passenger sides the frame is literally disintegrating. The metal is falling apart in solid chunks, not flakes actual chunks " x 2" x 3"! This is taking place in the exact same locations on each side. Just aft of the front suspension cross frame and in front of the transmission/transfer case cross support.
Took my 2010 Tundra in for service at a local repair shop and was told that my frame has severe rust on the frame and is in poor condition. I am worried about the safety of this vehicle for me and my family. I am the only owner of the truck and purchased it brand new. What can be done? Thank you
Upon inspection of the underside I my tundra I noticed the rear bumper nearly rusted away. Further inspection showed major rusting of the tow tongue tunnel, rear shock supports and spots on the frame.
I bought a 2010 Toyota Tundra new. I recently noticed significant rust in the bed of my truck. After some research I discovered that the rust is also in the frame of my truck. I have found that there are multiple cases of Toyota trucks with this same issue. There have been recalls and class action lawsuits filed against Toyota for this same problem. However my model and year are not included in these. I took the truck to Toyota and they said yes this is a problem we know about however youre out of the 5 year warranty period and we will not cover the damage. The problem with the warranty period is that the start of the issue is completely hidden and there's no way to know you have a problem until it's too late and you're out of warranty. The frame of my truck is quite rusted and will cause safety issues in the near future. …
Leaf springs have broken, each spring has a man leaf with two additional springs, both additional springs have broken under normal use of the vehicle, only one spring remains on each side. The vehicle is parked and undrivable, last week when I heard it, I though it was just a rock kicking up under the frame, but when I stopped to investigate I noticed my truck sitting low to the ground and the springs were broken. If one more spring on either side breaks, it could puncture the fuel tank and will put the vehicle frame on the axle. At highway speeds this would casue a major accident most likely involving death. I had my daughter in the truck at 35 MPH when this happened last week, thank god it didn't turn into a fatality. I request an investigation of the manufacturer defect in the springs, the broken halfs of the springs still remain intact and can be examined for default. …
Was struck side struck by a vehicle running a red light. My head struck the drivers side window, transported by fire & rescue to local hospital. Hospital diagnosis was a "closed wound concussion". Other driver was charged on multiple counts. Mechanics that repaired my truck estimate the vehicle that hit me was travelling 40-45mph. My airbags did not deploy. Impact area on my truck was front driver side quarter panel and front left tire. Have viewed a side impact crash test for my make, model and year. In that test the airbags did deploy and the driver dummy hit head in exact location as I did. I would assume the crash test dummy would not have received a concussion due to the protection from the side airbag deployment. One of the reasons for my purchase of this vehicle was the safety aspect. The manufacturer marketed the airbag system as a key selling point. …
I was driving the the road on a city street when I heard a rattling sound. I checked under the truck to see what the noise was. The left rear leaf spring was broken which could have gone into the tire possibly creating a situation or an accident. I am unsure what May have caused this. I did not hit any pot holes or large bumps in the road. I checked with the local Toyota dealership. They want over $900 for a new leaf spring assembly, this does not include labor. I have never had a leaf spring break in the 1997 GMC 1500K pickup truck I previously owned for 16 years. I have read other similar Toyota Tundra leaf spring break reports on the internet. I think Toyota should fix this without charge. I have approximately 88,000 miles on the Tundra.
I was driving the vehicle and could hear a metal on metal grinding noise, heavy metal rattle & occasional squealing noise when I would drive over sewer covers or small bumps on the road. I made an appointment at the dealership to diagnose & was told that the driver's side leaf spring was broken & needed to be replaced. The vehicle is used as a passenger vehicle. The heaviest camper it towed was approximately 3000 pounds. The truck was rated for an 8300 pound tow capacity. Upon inspection it appeared that the leaf spring had extreme rust through & through. None of the techs at the dealership had ever seen a 3.3 year old truck present with this problem. Toyota USA declined reimbursement for the repair ($970).
The truck tailgate was noticed to have paint bubbling toward the bottom on the tailgate. Further inspection shows moderate rust on the inner lip of the bottom of the tailgate where two panels come together, and is noticable when it is in a lowered position. After calling Toyota corporate national customer service line and notifying them of the issue, I was asked if rust was on the frame. Further more, I was told there is no program they have to help with such an issue. I had not had the ability to inspect the frame and undercarriage at the time of the call, but upon ending of the call, was able to have a look at it. There is considerable rust on seems of the frame welds throughout the bottom and other areas.
Suspension complaints in other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2010 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Toyota Tundra, 19% of the model year's 163 complaints. The component named most often is front (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Toyota Tundra suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2010 Toyota Tundra, though it has 15 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Tundra suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 87,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.