Body problems of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma

Tl the contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was corroded with holes near the rear passenger side wheel. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer for the manufacturer warranted frame repair. When the contact arrived at the dealer, the contact was informed that the frame was not corroded and the vehicle did not qualify for the buy back program. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 115,310.

The frame on the passager side of the truck has rusted out? will not pass state inspection.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change by the dealer, the technician stated that the frame failed due to corrosion. It was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received an extended warranty in 2011. At that time the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the frame was fine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine repairs, the technician informed that the sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that there was a voluntary campaign related to the failure but had expired. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Frame corroded and cracked. Husband was able to brace with sheet metal and weld. Just wanted to make you aware.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame and around the rear passenger side of the vehicle are corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,000.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 60 mph over an uneven road, the vehicle started bouncing abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact noticed rust on the rear driver side leaf spring and the frame of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,138.

Tl-the contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicles frame was fractured due to excessive corrosion. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000. Mc.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the chassis, framing and sub frame were completely rusted with corrosion to the point of deterioration. The vehicle was taken for an inspection and was not able to pass. The inspection showed that there had been so much corrosion that the parts could potential detach from the framing. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Updated 08/11/lj the consumer stated the vehicle did not pass the new york state inspection. No buy back was available. Toyota did not offer any assistance. Updated 08/12/2014.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited severe rust and corrosion on the fuel tank and frame. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer¿s limited service campaign however, a local dealer advised the contact that the campaign had expired. The vehicle required extensive repairs to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 80000.

Tl- the contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion that progressed with no warning. The contact had the vehicle taken to a repair shop who rust proofed the vehicle and the failure recurred. The contact noticed that years later, the rust continued on the underbody. The vehicle was taken back to a repair shop who indicated that they would need to re-rust proof the vehicle and weld a plate to prevent holes and to prevent the frame from fracturing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the progressing failure more than three years ago and provided no remedy. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000. Dyd.

The main body frame on my otherwise very nice Toyota Tacoma just broke completely in two while driving down the street. After investigating how this could happen, I learned that Toyota admitted that they manufactured and sold unsafe Toyota's during the mid-90s. They claim to have fixed this by offering owners of these defective vehicles a buy-back option of 150% value for 15-years from the date the vehicle first sold. My complaint is that Toyota never attempted to notify me that I had purchased an unsafe vehicle and I had no idea that there was a problem with this truck until the main frame broke. I had just invested $1,000 the same week in a new clutch and other needed repairs and when I notified Toyota they told me that I would be responsible for any repairs because the 15-years already passed. Since Toyota already admitted with a buy-back program that these trucks were faulty and built with a low quality metal, how can they not be responsible when the vehicle prematurely fails? was my truck to suddenly become safe at 15-years old? I understand that no manufacturer warranties their vehicles forever, but since Toyota admitted that they sold us junk, and the fact that they made no attempts to contact me as an owner of one of these pieces of junk, and that the vehicle's main frame snaps when the vehicle is in otherwise great condition, Toyota should be responsible and continue to buy-back every vehicle that is included in the faulty manufacturing. When I called Toyota, they treated me like dirt and even refused to have someone review my case and give me a call back.

Tl-the contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to vibrated. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the rear passenger side of the frame was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 296,000. Pmb.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the driver side frame rail was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician advised the contact that the vehicle was no longer eligible for repairs under a manufacturer recall related to corrosion of the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Rear passenger frame rusted/rotted, rear passenger shock mount completely torn off frame at rust area and rear passenger leaf spring assembly cracked. Vehicle is not drivable and completely unsafe. This vehicle was recalled in may 2008 for inspection of frame rust and passed the inspection with only surface frame rust found and no rust perforation. Vehicle was recalled again in January 2012 for limited service campaign for new york vehicles for frame rust corrosion, which it failed with substantial corrosion and rusted through holes in the frame. This vehicle was included in this second recall, however the terms of the recall for repair or buyback only extended for 15 years from vehicle’s ‘in service date’, which in this case meant this vehicle was 5 months outside the recall window. So, Toyota included the vehicle in the recall (actually mailed the recall letter), found it had unsafe frame corrosion issues upon inspection 3 weeks after receipt of recall letter, then washed their hands and walked away indicating the ‘in service date’ was 5 months outside the recall window. Makes zero sense and terrible customer service and warranty management.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was frame damage in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer made the contact aware of a possible silent recall, but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 203,000.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was fractured under the passenger side of the vehicle. The fracture began form the front passenger side of the vehicle to the rear of the passenger side. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the failure was confirmed but the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 176,000.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. The contact noticed cracks near the front area of the sub frame. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic, both of which detected that the entire frame was completely rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

I have a 1996 Toyota Tacoma that was part of a recall for a faulty frame. I received two letters informing me of this program. The first one was in 2009, and the second in 2010. I brought my truck in for its free check for frame corrosion. There was a graveyard of trucks like mine. I don't know if they could have fit another unsafe truck in the lot, they couldn't crush them fast enough. I went on my own and unfortunately I fear as a woman I was treated differently. I watched the mechanic bang my frame over and over, enough to put it out of alignment. My name was called and they informed me that my truck passed the test. Recommended me to fix a bunch of things, so after waiting all day for them to repair my truck and spend 2000 dollars that I didn't have, I was sent on my way. My truck did not feel safe to drive. Luckily I live on martha's vineyard where the highest speed limit is 45 mph. This was at falmouth Toyota, after the second notice I went to hyannis Toyota. They failed me, said there was no replacing the frame, no under carriage treatment, my truck was deemed unsafe to drive. I signed a contract stating that I was to receive 150% mint condition blue book value of my truck. I was looking at 9000. 00, 10,000 dollars or maybe more if I put the money as a downpayment on a new Toyota. I love my truck, but I have never felt safe in it. I was ready to goto sales and find a new truck. I had to wait for a phone call from cech, you know the big guy,Toyota USA. And after that hand over my title and start the transaction. I went back a little over a week later to drop off my title and get the rental car they promised me. Then the door slammed in my face. I am the third owner of this vehicle. The first owner bought the truck in 1995, just before the new year. Now I am left with an unsafe truck that I cant inspect, sell or drive. $300. 00 is all they are offering me now.