Frame Rust problems of the 2000 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. While the contact was getting the tires changed, she was informed that the rear frame was severely rusted. The contact took the vehicle to a body shop and was informed of an unknown recall regarding the rust on the vehicle. The contact called mike johnson's hickory Toyota (located at 435 us highway 70 se, hickory, nc 28602, 828-330-9538) and was informed that the rear frame needed to be replaced. The repair was once covered under a warranty enhancement program that advised dealers to coat the frame with a rust coating to prevent rust from forming. The contact was also informed that the warranty was expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed what the dealer stated. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Frame cracked on driver side of truck. Upon inspection the entire frame is rusted through.

I have a 2000 Toyota Tacoma, frame is so rusted its not safe to drive. Toyota says they cant do anything to resolve issue. Something has to be done!!! Toyota needs to take responsibility for there mistakes, and fix these recall issues before someone gets hurt!! I have bought Toyota's all my life never had any issues until now, these rusty frames are unacceptable!!!.

My Toyota Tacoma was on a lift, and extensive rusting of the frame was noticed, including two holes (one passenger side, one driver side) anterior to the rear wheels. I stopped by the Toyota dealership and they gave me the number of Toyota customer care. Toyota customer care told me their was a recall that ended in 2011. When I told them I never received a recall notice and that I was the original owner living at the same address for almost 30 years, I was told the sometimes they notify the department of motor vehicles! to me at least, this is "passing the buck," shirking their responsibility. I was given a case number, and I emailed the ceo of Toyota north America. I have not as yet heard a response, as it is the christmas and new year holidays. I plan to pursue this with my attorney. There should be not "statute of limitations" on safety.

The frame is rusted to the point it is unsafe to drive 140,000 miles on vehicle.

My frame is rusted really bad and my front motor mont is rusted away.

This truck was check out at a Toyota dealer in 2014 or 2013 I do not recall the date but they said the frame and suspension is ok but as of 6-2017. They frame is very rusted and I am afraid to drive this vehicle any more . And I am afraid to sell this to any body for safety issues ,.

Frame is rusting through. Despite Toyota deeming it unaffected, and applying a coat of undercoating to it for free, it is now rusted through.

Frame rust recall. I was never notified of the recall for this vehicle. I talked with the customer service at the corporate office in California and it was confirmed that I never received any notice to my address. The upper level management denied my right to have the truck fixed. I have spent 1400. 00 dollars to fix and keep the truck on the road safely. The recall ended early without notice. I have receipts from my dealership of the repair. It was brought to my attention when routine maintenance was being performed. That started my inquiry with Toyota.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact observed a brown piece of metal hanging underneath the vehicle. When the contact looked under the vehicle, he noticed that the entire frame bed was rusted out without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall had expired. The contact stated that he did not receive a recall notice. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 175,000.

On 12/05 I noticed something hanging from underneath my 2000 Toyota Tacoma pick up truck. When I got down to pull it out, I realized it was rust from my frame, that has completely rusted through. I called Toyota consumer services, spoke to a gentleman who was very rude, telling me that I had missed the warranty extension time limit and because I didn't register my new address with them, they wouldn't do anything. First, the truck was paid for when I moved. Second, it is up to them to notify me and this can be done via the registry of motor vehicles, as has been done in the past with another of our paid for vehicles. Third, I never received a notice that stated my warranty was extended do to rusted frames for 1995-2004 Tacoma's. Toyota recalled over 700,000 trucks, so clearly they are aware of the issue. There are hundreds of complaints on line and videos on youtube about this. This truck in in great shape and I planned on using it for at least another 100k miles. It has been maintained well and rides great. This is the 11th and last Toyota, I have owned. I am appalled and amazed that Toyota will not take care of this safety issue because of the age of a vehicle.

I when for oil change on my truck, upon lifting the car I was told by the mechanic that the frame is very rusted and has wholes on it and it will be a safety hazard to drive it like that and that there is a potential that the frame could break while driving.

I took my vehicle in for a recall concerning the frame rusting through and breaking in 2011. The dealership decided to spray the frame with undercoating rather than fix the problem or reimburse me for my vehicle. Know the frame has completely broken on the drivers side and is no longer safe to drive. After looking at the damage it is clear that the dealer simply sprayed over the rusting frame to cover up the damage rather than fix it. I drove this vehicle for several years not knowing the danger that I was putting myself and family in. Know my vehicle is unsafe to drive and Toyota is offering to give me a meager $1,000 towards a new vehicle. This is nonsense considering they knew the issues with this vehicle and did not fix it properly when they should have. I don't have several thousand dollars to put into a new vehicle when this vehicle should have lasted several more years. I have pictures that show I take great care of my vehicles (outside/inside look new) and the only issue is due to the manufacturers negligence. I feel that Toyota should take responsibility for their fault and fix my vehicle. I'm not looking for a handout but want them to do the right thing. Toyota should fix this issue as it is no fault of my own.

The frame is rusting out. Toyota knew they had a manufacturing defect and offered an extended warranty. Their notification campaign did not reach us in time. Toyota will not honor their extended warranty. The vehicle is unsafe to drive.

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he took the vehicle in for a recall repair for verifying if the frame was rusted. The repair was done between 2010 and 2013. The unknown dealer sprayed the frame with an undercoat after insuring that it was not rusted. The undercoat was supposed to protect frame from any future rusting. The frame was not rusted prior to the coating being applied. The contact became aware that the frame started to rust while washing the vehicle at under the rear fender wells on both sides of the subframe. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The frame has excessive rust. The current recall on Toyota frames for the 2001 models needs to be extended to 2000.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for scheduled maintenance and noticed a hole in the frame at the rear shock mount area. There were also numerous severely rusted spots throughout the entire frame. The independent mechanic forewarned the contact for approximately three years of a possible failure with the rust on the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

My 2000 Toyota Tacoma has "extensive" rust damage to its frame and suspension system. This truck was purchased in kansas and has since moved with me down to georgia. I noticed on the web that the rust on the frame of the truck is a common concern/defect from Toyota. I am inquiring to see if there is a recall on this and how I should go about trying to get this fixed. The engine and all of the vital components work fine, it seems a shame to get rid of a vehicle that is still in good working condition, other than the rust problem that is.

Right front wheel collapsed and vehicle fell to the ground. Mechanic initially stated this could be repaired, but once he inspected the underside of vehicle he indicated that the frame was too rusted and the vehicle was no longer usable or repairable.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. While driving various speeds, the leaf spring fractured in half. In addition, the frame was rusted out. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

2000 Toyota Tacoma frame rust - I have owned this truck for ten years always getting my service done at darcars here in frederick, MD. I decided to take my truck to a new mechanic and to what I have found my frame is rusted. Not only rusted but falling apart, I was told that my truck was a safety hazard to drive and that I should not be driving it because it could fall apart at just hitting a pot hole. The corrosion was that terrible. I immediately contacted darcars in frederick, MD and was told to bring it in tomorrow. Did they not hear my say that it was a potential life threatening death trap to drive. Unhappy with my response I went to darcars immediately after picking my truck up from my new mechanic. I left my truck at darcars and had to go rent a car on my own until they look at my truck tomorrow hopefully sometime before noon. Here now I have had to pay 267. 00 out of my account to get a rental car. Until tomorrow I have no answers. Why do I feel like I have been punished for something that they are in the wrong for. I love my truck. Had it for years and darcars could not see after servicing my vehicle for 10 years that my frame was nearly nothing but rusted metal with holes in it. They sure did find other things wrong with my truck that needed to be fixed. A true mechanic, a person you trust to make your car safe to drive let me drive a vehicle around that could have potentially killed me and the life of my daughter of 11. How sad are these people? I am very dissatisfied with the service I have received from Toyota and the communication concerning my vehicle. The are not concerned for anyone's safety. So I am left with no vehicle, one that I just paid off and now I have nothing. Maybe that is ok for some but for me it is totally unacceptable.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact noticed excessive rust on the frame and called the dealer. The technician stated that they would not repurchase the vehicle because it was classified as a level three rusting hazard. They would not repurchase the vehicle until it reached a level four, which meant that the frame was rusted to the point that the vehicle was non-repairable. Symptoms of level four are holes or fractures within the frame. The manufacturer would not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 140,000.

I'm the owner of a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. Toyota has made a recall on rusted frames on years 95-2000. My truck has a repaired title which they say voids the warranty. The truck had no frame damage what so ever and was not rolled over, only cosmetic damage. I have pictures and documents showing what was repaired. I have a wife and two children that I don't want in the vehicle when it decides to break in half. There should be some exception if evidence is provided that the damage was light or had nothing to do with frame.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine inspection and they stated that the frame was mildly rusted. Two years later, he took the vehicle to another dealer and they stated that there was excessive rust on a portion of the frame. The vehicle is unable to be repaired. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 150,000.