Body problems of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

I bought a 1998 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 automatic with 106995 on the odometer and I am having a hard time getting it inspected because of the right side rear frame is tested to bad.

Frame is very bad shape due to rust problem and broken.

My son was driving his 1998 Toyota Tacoma down the highway when the frame separated in half. Luckily he was able to slowly pull the vehicle over to the side and get it off of the road without harm to himself or others. The truck was later trailered to a friends house where a temporary brace was welded on. We later brought the truck to a dealership who took one look at the frame and said we were not driving that truck home it was extremely rusted beyond its years. The dealership gave us a rental car for the evening until they heard back from Toyota who refused to replace the frame because the program had expired. Unfortunately I am on able to purchase a new vehicle for my son. I did my due diligence when I purchased the truck and pulled a carfax on it and there was no report of a recall, I did not look underneath to check for frame damage as the truck had a clean title and there did not seem to be a reason.

The problem with my truck is that there is sever corrosion on the frame making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Toyota has previously acknowledged and attempted to correct this problem however their attempt (undercoating) failed. The manufacturer now refuses to rectify the situation.

The Tacoma has developed significant rust around the passenger side rear lead spring bracket. The bracket is beginning to pull away from the frame and the vehicle is no longer usable as a result, this is very discouraging as this vehicle has been maintained well and currently has 250k miles on it. All other parts of this vehicle is in very good shape.

The frame of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma xtracab truck we own has severe rust issues to the point that it is not safe to drive. I have attached 4 pictures total with 2 of the pictures showing the damage to the cab from movement there are other areas that are rusted worse, but can not get good pics of. We live midwest, a area that salt is not a factor. We notced this damage after feeling that the bed was moving.

Rust recall Toyota car dealership unwilling to "goodwill" fix frame due to not applying rust chemicals on to the frame.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. Upon inspecting under the front and rear passenger sides of the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was rust and a hole. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle would be repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 261,000.

Massive accelerated corrosion of the frame including leaf springs which has now punctured the gas tank leading to gasoline leaking. There have been hundreds of complaints as far as I can tell for the same reason. However, there are no recalls by Toyota and the company and dealership are saying they are not responsible!.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was fractured by the rear wheel on the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer stated that the frame was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 319,552.

I bought my '98 Toyota Tacoma in 2000. Since that purchase I have never received a letter regarding any recalls or safely issues. I have only moved once since I purchased this vehicle and that was in 2003. So I feel that Toyota made no honest effort to contact me regarding any issues so I should be able to address and have repaired any problems that were recalled such as the corroding frame. This is a serious issue that Toyota conveniently let fall through the cracks.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the subframe between the rear axle was severely rusted. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed by the manufacturer of a buy back program, which had expired. The contact received case numbers: 1505202202 and 1602030551. The failure mileage was 132,238.

Frame of truck from front cab mount to back side of rear spring perches is rusted and perforated making truck unsafe to drive.

Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion which resulted in the front driver wheel coming off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the vehicle did experienced severe corrosion but they could not repair the vehicle due to the recall being closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 160,000. Kh.

Tl -the contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while having an state inspection performed, the technician notified the contact that the vehicle failed due to the frame being corroded. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, it was determined that during inclement weather water would accumulate on the frame causing it to corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician refused to provide any assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Pam.

This vehicles frame is breaking because it lacked adequate corrosion-resistant protection. As a result, it suffers heavily from rust perforation.

Dealer told me at time of purchase that rust warranty was 10 years, found out after it expired that it was only 5 years. Seams of vehicle body rusting from inside out. Original dealer notified in 2001 and fixed rust in bed. Repair lasted approximately 2 years before it occurred again in the same place as well as in other places. Toyota (corporate) notified. Toyota has consented to repair the rust previously repaired by dealer but will not fix the rest. Vehicle is currently in body shop for the repair.

There is an accelerated and abnormal amount of corrosion and rust showing up on undercarriage of the vehicle. Rear leaf springs have lost rubber bumper due to rust, and suspension/frame make noises due to stress on frame which is the result of rust/corrosion. I am the original owner to this vehicle, having purchased it new and having always had it in colorado a mostly dry climate not conducive to rust/corrosion. I have it at the same dealership I bought it from multiple times per year for service, and it is still under 150k orig miles. I have never been informed by the Toyota dealership reps. About concerns with rust/corrosion issues, nor has any company staff ever acknowledged any concerns over these issues, or has the company reached out to inform me of potential problems. In no way, shape or form has Toyota ever advised me of any recall, concerns or problems. I have lived at my current residence and had the same phone numbers for the last 15 years and this has been in the stevenson Toyota dealership records this whole time. This is extremely concerning due to the mountain driving conditions here in colorado, and speed at which this rust/corrosion is expanding and making the vehicle weak and unsafe to operate. Apparently more owners of this vehicle and model year are experiencing the very same issues and have not been notified by Toyota. This appears to be a prolific issue that needs immediate attention.