Frame And Members problems of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the main frame and rear bumper exhibited severe rust. In addition, the front and rear shocks were replaced due to excessive rust and within a one year period, both new shocks required a second replacement. The vehicle was not examined or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000. Updated 02/07/11 updated 04/21/11.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took his vehicle in to be serviced and was informed that the frame was rotting under the vehicle. He did not have the vehicle repaired at the service center. He is waiting to call the dealer and manufacturer regarding the repair work. The failure mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was corroding on her vehicle. Her husband noticed that several Tacoma owners were experiencing the same failure and decided to have the vehicle inspected by the dealer. The dealer performed a frame inspection and stated that it was okay at that time. The west inspection station informed the contact's husband that his frame was in bad shape for the past couple of years; therefore, the contact was skeptical about the dealer's diagnosis. The manufacturer has not been consulted. The current mileage was 111,467 and failure mileage was approximately 111,400. Updated 09/23/08 the also stated the window would not roll up. Updated 10/01/08.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The dealer stated that the vehicle's frame was damaged too severely to be repaired; however, they offered her approximately $7,000 towards a trade-in. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 53,000.

I went to get my truck inspected and they refused to do so, because the frame on my truck has cracked. They stated that they thought there is a problem with these vehicles and to check into it. My dealer stated they could not do anything because the truck is so old. I still owe money on it. What am I supposed to do now.

I was told today by an insurance appraiser that the frame on my 1998 Toyota Tacoma extended-cab, 4x4 pickup truck is rusted so badly that it's unsafe to drive and could very possibly break on rough road conditions. Such a failure could render the vehicle uncontrollable and cause injury or death. His evaluation was simply that "this truck is now junk". He was surprised that the impact of the collision damage he was assessing didn't break the frame. I bought this truck new in August of 1998 ($27000+ window sticker) and it now has 46,766 miles on it. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this rust is not repairable and that the manufacturer will not accept responsibility for this problem. This truck has been well maintained and driven carefully by a mature driver.

Severely corroded frame rails on a 1998 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. Purchased used from a maine used car dealer with 121k miles in Aug 2007. While replacing the muffler and tail pipe in December 2007 I noticed severe rust and corrosion of the frame rails and cross members on the frame of this truck. Upon closer inspection of the frame, I noticed several areas where the previous owner or dealer had repair patches welded to the outside of the frame to shore up the weaker areas. Both drivers and passenger side frame rails have huge holes or cracks where the frame has rotted away. The patch jobs that were done range from a couple inches to 14 inches. Rust proofing was used to hide/protect what was left of the frame. Rust proofing now not able to hide the corrosion or the large pieces that are flaking off the frame showing new holes. Vehicle unsafe to haul anything or even to drive. Unsafe condition could result in serious personal injury or death.

Severely corroded frame rails on a 1998 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. Purchased used from a maine used car dealer with 121k miles in Aug 2007. While replacing the muffler and tail pipe in December 2007 I noticed severe rust and corrosion of the frame rails and cross members on the frame of this truck. Upon closer inspection of the frame, I noticed several areas where the previous owner or dealer had repair patches welded to the outside of the frame to shore up the weaker areas. Both drivers and passenger side frame rails have huge holes or cracks where the frame has rotted away. The patch jobs that were done range from a couple inches to 14 inches. Rust proofing was used to hide/protect what was left of the frame. Rust proofing now not able to hide the corrosion or the large pieces that are flaking off the frame showing new holes. Vehicle unsafe to haul anything or even to drive. Unsafe condition could result in serious personal injury or death.

Frame rot in front of the rear leaf spring mounts on both sides. I've had three shops look it over and all three say the damage is to far gone to repair.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The frame of the vehicle is rusted and corroded where the rear springs hook to the frame. The contact has taken the vehicle to Toyota three times and they have given him the run around. He was initially informed that Toyota would make a one hundred percent repair. Then he was informed that they would make a fifty percent repair. The dealer finally stated that he would be responsible for the repairs. The cost for a short term repair was over $2,500. He took the vehicle to an inspection agency and was informed that Toyota's remedy would have only been temporary. Toyota offered to purchase the vehicle after the repair for half the market value. The vehicle could not pass inspection. The contact has photos of the vehicle and also of how Toyota was going to repair the vehicle. The current mileage was 80,000 and failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle has large holes. She stated that where the truck cab and bed come together is more damaged than any other part of the vehicle. The dealer stated that it was not a manufacturer defect. The VIN, engine size, and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 115,000.

The frame of my 98 Toyota Tacoma is severely rusted that caused it to crack in the rear viewable through the rear passenger wheel. After noticing it I looked under to see that the entire rear part is rusted and goes to about the rear of the cab. I bought it a little more than a year ago from a man who maintain it very well, and I have also maintained to regularly. This concerns me because I just started college and do not have the money to replace the frame and will not be able to sell it the way it is, because I would not be able to get anywhere near what it would be worth with a good frame.

1998 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 both frame rails have rotted through right behind the cab with the truck almost breaking in two.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame deteriorated on his vehicle. He was able to pick off chunks of the frame and it eventually cracked and split in half. He consulted Toyota for approximately two and a half years, but was not offered any recourse; therefore, he sold the vehicle. Most recently, the contact was notified about a buyback of 813,000 Toyota Tacomas, model years 1995-2000 for the frame. He was offered $675 for his vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 86000. Updated 5/20/08 updated 05/20/08.

1998 Toyota Tacoma frame rotted away at rear springs and elsewhere.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle's frame is rotted, rusted, and corroded from the front to the back of the frame rails. The vehicle failed state inspection because it was deemed as structurally unsafe. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer because it is out of warranty and Toyota will not recognize the failure. The VIN and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage was 77,000 and failure mileage was 62,000.

I owned a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. Recently Toyota didn't perform a recall but a good faith service for rusting and breaking frames. My frame had recently broke causing me to buy a new vehicle, Toyota and I have went back and forth on this since may of 2005. In February of 2008 they have came out and said that their 1995-2000(170,000 total) Toyota Tacoma's did not have the proper rust protector and it was causing mass deterioration and possible frame breaking.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame on the vehicle was rusting, which he observed while performing maintenance. Some of the rusty metal and pieces of the frame fell off the vehicle. He consulted the dealer and manufacturer numerous times, but they were "nonchalant and unconcerned". Initially, they offered no assistance. Most recently, the contact was sent a letter requesting that he take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. After the inspection, he was informed that the frame failed inspection and the recourse was still being negotiated at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 145,000 and failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Body squeaks from various locations when riding with a passenger.

1998 Toyota Tacoma with a cracked frame. Consumer states that the frame is cracked and it is not due to rust or corrosion. Consumer states that his son heard a loud bang and felt the rear end was loose.