Underbody Shield problems of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

1998 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to dealership refusal to repair vehicle frame corrosion recall notice. The consumer stated the frame was completely corroded and the vehicle was inoperable. During the recall in 2008, the vehicle was inspected and the consumer was informed the vehicle did not have the involved metal that was susceptible to corrosion. The dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle was past the 15 year limit, and they were unable to ix it, or buy it back.

1998 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to frame rust recall.

1998 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle rusted frame recall notice. The consumer stated he was never notified of a recall. When he called Toyota, to inquire about getting his vehicle fixed, he was informed, he was a month too late.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. While parked, the contact noticed that the rear frame was corroded and the rear axle had detached from the frame. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000. Updated 05/16/lj the consumer stated Toyota purchased the vehicle back from him. Updated 05/22/12.

Letter from senator casey on behalf of constituent re his 1998 Toyota Tacoma the consumer stated prior to purchasing the vehicle, it was damaged on the right side and has a reconstructed title. Toyota recalled the vehicle due to a manufacturers defect for frame rust. Toyota denied the recommendation of including the vehicle in the buy back program, due to the reconstructed title, even though the frame was caused by Toyota three years prior during the manufacturing of the vehicle.

1998 Toyota Tacoma. Letter sent regarding complaint against local Toyota dealership Toyota did not cover the frame of the vehicle because the truck had a salvaged title.

1998 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes regarding frame rust the mechanic from the inspection station noticed large amounts of rust and scale on the right and left frame rails between the cab and bed. Upon closer inspection, the right and left frame rails were almost rusted through.

The frame of my 98 Toyota Tacoma truck has rotted out. The truck is in decent shape and runs well but the frame is rotted. I'm told drains were not properly designed to remove excessive water and the vehicle was not properly protected for resistance to rust and rotting. It's dangerous. I had to weld the frame once before as well.

Excessive frame rust on my 1998 Toyota Tacoma lead to the cab breaking from it body mounts and crashing onto the frame. In addition, all but one of the frame mounts that hold the gas tank in place have since broken causing the tank to drop. Also, frame shows rust penetration throughout and large diameter holes are visible in the load bearing members. Suspension mounts, shackles, and the accessory frames hardware is severely corroded as well.

I have a 1998 Toyota Tacoma and the cap on the bed started to hit the cab of the truck one day. I investigated the problem and found that the frame had completely rotted away on both sides. I have attempted to fix the problem for a temp fix but there is nothing good of the frame to weld anything to. Due to the nature of this type of component failure it will most likely result in death or serious injury. I do not have the money to replace the frame nor do I think its expected of any of us with this problem to pay for the manufactures defect!! so as for now I am stuck with a truck that is worthless. How many people are going to have to die from this before something is done!!!!.

I took my truck for PA inspection and I got a call at work that my truck had failed due to the frame is rotted and there is a lot of surface rust. The repair facility cut out the piece of frame and replaced it with new metal.

Frame of 1998 Toyota Tacoma split due to extensive rust on underside of truck. Truck was in otherwise very good condition. I had truck checked by 2 mechanics who advised me not to drive it and that it was not worth fixing. I ended up selling it at junkyard for $700. I was still making payments at the time.

I bought a brand new 1998 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 reg cab 4 cyl. Standard transmission and my mechanic told me my frame was breaking apart. . He did the best he could to weld the frame but told me it probable only had a year left. . This disappoints me terrible. . I always trusted Toyota vehicles and recommend them to everyone, but I afraid than I no longer can do so. . I took very good care of my vehicle and Toyota let me down. . My next vehicle will be a Ford f 150 with a c channel frame not boxed like the Tacoma. . . I would recommend you get a handle on this problem or you will lose major sales. . . It pains me to write this. . . I always loved Toyota. Also the exhaust manifold had to be replaced 3 time in this 10year period. . . Wake up. . .

The frame on my 1998 Toyota Tacoma regular cab 4x4 pickup truck is severely rusted. In some places, the metal is extremely thin because of this. The rest of the truck, other than the frame, is in good shape. The amount of frame deterioration, especially in the rear portion of the frame, seems excessive given the age of the vehicle and the care I have given it. Fortunately, there are no holes in my frame yet, but others have not been as lucky.

'98 Toyota Tacoma w/ 185,000 mi. - frame rusted out . Unsafe to drive.

I have a 1998 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 4cyl and I have recently noticed that the frame rot was so bad that the rear portion looks like swiss cheese. The frame has actually gotten so bad it broke away from the leaf spring mounts and is no longer connected. I am very upset because the car is only 10 years old and I used to link Toyota with quality. This could be my last Toyota because I feel cheated.

Put truck on lift. Truck frame literally broke in half when truck was elevated. Extensive corrosion of truck frame. Virtually zero corrosion on the rest of the truck.

Frame is rotted from rust and is un-usable.

This is a 1998 Toyota Tacoma with 107,000 miles. After repeatedly noticing rust flakes on the ground under the vehicle, it was taken to several mechanics and a body shop for assessment. There was consensus that the frame was completely rusted through, and that there wasn't sufficient intact metal left to enable it to be repaired. They also agreed that that it would be extremely expensive to replace the frame (estimates ranged from $3,500 to $10,000), so the vehicle was essentially "totaled. " they all warned that it was extremely hazardous to drive, since the slightest accident or road hazard could cause the frame to break and the vehicle to split apart and/or buckle. This vehicle is not old enough, nor does it have enough miles on it, to warrant this massive failure of frame integrity. It has been well maintained and not driven under any conditions that could account for the failure; thus, it seems self-evident that it is a fundamental defect in the manufacture of the vehicle that has resulted in this dangerous condition.

Frame rusty/rot problem.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle in for repair. When the vehicle was placed on the frame rack at the shop, the rack went right through the vehicle. The vehicle was lifted and it was discovered that the frame was totally rotted. The vehicle was out of warranty. The current and failure mileages were 134,000.

I own a 1998 Toyota Tacoma 2wd with 105,000 miles on it and the frame is corroded so extensively that I could put my finger through the rust. I bought it new in 1998 and maintained it regularly. The last time that I put it on a jack the frame partially collapsed where it was resting on the jack. After further inspection I found severe corrosion throughout the frame. The bumper brackets were barely holding up the bumper. It had been a reliable truck ,and this was the second Tacoma that I have owned. Both were equally reliable. However, the problem has given me quite a scare. I don't dare haul anything heavy in the bed ,and the idea of towing something with it is simply out of the question. The body was still in pretty good shape with a little corrosion on the front of the hood from a stone chip. I just didn't understand how the problem could have become so severe. I would expect a certain mount of rust down there, but this was more severe than I have ever seen. My best guess was that the vehiclewas almost worthless even though everything else wasin satisfactory condition. Until I discovered this problem, I had expected to keep it for at least 5 more years.

- the contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle would not pass state inspection due to a rusted frame. The vehicle began to rust at approximately 55,000 miles. The current mileage was 83,000. The VIN was not provided.

Frame rotted on truck. Exstensive repair needed to make frame safe.

1998 Toyota Tacoma pickup with major rot on frame. A 2 foot piece of frame fell out from under the wheel well and the other side was cracked almost through. The truck was not repairable.