Frame And Members problems of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an unknown popping sound was coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered severe corrosion and a crack that had formed on the rear passenger’s side fender. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 147,813.

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was deteriorated and rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was not able to be repaired due to the frame. The contact researched and found that the vehicle was not included in a warranty. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the fifteen year warranty for the frame had expired. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 164,603.

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated during state inspection they were made aware of the vehicle's frame having severe corrosion. The sullivan brothers Toyota located in kingston, MA was contacted where it was confirmed the frame needed to be replaced. The contact declined replacement due to the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,600.

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 01e041000 (trailer hitches). The manufacturer had not sent a recall notification. The vehicle was purchased from an independent source who did not mention if the vehicle was inspected before it was sold. The contact was not informed of the vehicle's extensive rust, corrosion, and holes pertaining to the frame until after it was purchased. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer issued 14 technical service bulletins regarding the structure. The manufacturer was contacted to determine if the recall remedy would still apply. The contact was waiting on their response. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the vehicle was severely corroded and the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was significant corrosion to the frame of the vehicle; he was informed by the dealer. The dealer stated that they would call the manufacturer to set up a buy back. The manufacturer denied the buy back because the vehicle was salvaged. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 197,000. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated the rear passenger side of the frame was severely damaged which resulted in a large hole due to the rust corrosion. The manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the frame. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where photographs were taken of the frame. The VIN was included in the recall; however the frame damage was beyond repair. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The contact stated there were no resolutions with the dealer or manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 211,753.

It was brought to my attention that my frame is totally corroded (rotted) and would "snap" in the near term. The springs that are attached to the frame is at risk of breaking free from the frame and the frame breaking in two. My truck is barely nine years old. I am one of those rare auto owners who keep their vehicles for more than 10 years. I have never had a vehicle that had problems with corroded frames - ever and I have had a few vehicles that were in my ownership for more than 10 years. I take very good care of my cars and is the reason I am able to own them for long periods of time. My reputable auto repair services merchant told me that he has seen numerous Toyota trucks in similar situations - mine was the worst case he has ever seen. I understand Toyota has many similar complaints and is doing nothing to take care of this very serious situation. I am at risk of having a serious accident. This is my only vehicle and I cannot afford to give this truck up and purchase a reliable vehicle. I hope that the NHTSA can help.

The contacts owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 65 mph, an unusual noise was heard from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that the fly wheel was cracked. Repairs were made accordingly. One year later, the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance and it was discovered the under carriage was rotted, as well as the muffler. The partial unknown repairs were made to the vehicle at the owners expense. There were no recalls on the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.

1999 Toyota Tacoma has extensive frame rot. Bought used for 12000 in Dec 2004. At a dealer. Frame inspection was good,only 4 years later 12,000 dollars of junk. Please help .

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. Upon having an annual state inspection performed on the vehicle, the contact was informed that the frame had rotted from the passenger and driver side doors back to the leaf spring. The vehicle could not pass inspection and is not able to be driven. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

I have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma ext cab. I was told last yr that my truck will not pass inspection for the following yr. Due to the frame rail rotting behind the rear wheels.

Complete rust through out my 1999 Tacoma 4x4 pick up truck frame.

I have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma sr5 xtra cab, with an immaculate body, however the frame rails have rotted out so badly that you can put your finger through the rail in some places. The frame is unsafe and a failure could result in serious personal injury or death. The most severe location of the rot in just in front of the rear leaf springs on the inside of the frame.

Frame rotted out on 1999 Toyota Tacoma sr5 xtra cab 4x4 near the leaf spring shackles. Unsafe condition could result in serious personal injury or death.

Corroded frame rails on a 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 with xtracab. Purchased used from a PA used car dealer with 120k miles. While replacing the rear shocks, I noted severe rust and corrosion of the frame rails and cross members on the frame of this truck. Upon closer inspection, I noted several areas where the previous owner had repair patches welded to the outside of the frame to beef up the weaker areas. This includes the driver's side from the front wheel to the rear just beyond the rear wheel. The passenger side on the rear area between the spring mounts. The inside of the frame rails are filled with corrosion and large pieces of the frame that have flaked off. Rust proofing was applied to the outside of the frame to protect/hide the repairs. This vehicle was owned in columbus, ohio it's first year, and the remaining time in w. Va, according to carfax. No accident damage on this vehicle. The body is immaculate. Failure of the truck's frame could cause loss of control and/or serious injury or death. I am going to ask others via various web pages to report the same problem with their vehicles from 96-04 model years.

This is not a one time event, but a chronic problem of excessive corrosion on entire underside of vehicle including frame (1999 Toyota Tacoma). I chose incident date as approximate date that I first noticed. Vehicle was inspected and passed by dealer around July 2008.