Frame And Members problems of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma - part 1

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under recall for corrosion underneath the vehicle. The contact became aware that there was corrosion underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and rust protection was sprayed on the corrosion but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While servicing the vehicle, an independent mechanic discovered that the frame needed to be replaced due to corrosion build-up. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While routine maintenance was being performed on the vehicle, the technician noticed that the subframe was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the sub frame was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 111,000.

The frame of my 2001 Toyota Tacoma was replaced in 2010 because of severe rust problems. The rear axle assembly has the same rust problem , the axle is leaking. Should Toyota have replaced the rear axle also.

This is about my 2001 Toyota Tacoma in massachusetts on June 6 2008 went in for frame inspection report from dealer no rot condition is excellent brought it in today November 23, 2010. Total rot replacing the frame, up to 3 month wait for frame.

I own a 2001 Toyota Tacoma doublecab that I purchased used in 2008. I recently received a letter from Toyota stating that I should make an appointment to have the frame checked out for corrosion and rust. I did and it failed inspection. It was perforated on both sides of the frame and had excessive rust. Toyota offered to replace the frame rather than buy the truck back. I do not feel safe in this vehicle anymore. The rear bumper is rotted through, the frame , and by doing research I've found several recalls that I was unaware of. They want to break down the truck to the frame and replace and rebuild it with the same old parts in a dealership, not a manufacturing plant. I was told that Toyota does not buy back 2001 Tacomas and refuses to negotiate to get this vehicle off the road. This vehicle was not rebuilt when I bought it and think that it is very unfair that I only have one option. This vehicle is unsafe and I will no longer drive it even if they replace the frame. The consumer should have an option to have the vehicle bought back for what it is worth at least.

The frame my 2001 Toyota Tacoma was built on is rotting and has a whole in it. Toyota wants to replace the frame, but the cost exceeds the value of truck. I do not think this is legal. The first customer service rep I spoke to said "she would not feel safe in a truck in similar circumstances".

My 2001 Toyota Tacoma has a perforated frame. I was issued a letter from Toyota explaining the options. One option was to replace my frame. The other option was for Toyota to buy back my vehicle at 1. 5 % of excellent kelly blue book. I was not given the buy back option and they are trying to force the frame replacement on me. I am not happy with the remedy they have selected for me. This vehicle may never be the same after the frame is replaced. This is not any easy fix . To many parts are involved and I was informed it will take about 2 months to complete these repairs.

Toyota refused to fix dangerous rust defect on 2001 Tacoma, which caused a rear differential gear oil leak.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The frame on the vehicle has corrosion and there was a hole in the frame on the driver side near the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated the main frame was severely damaged, but no repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 109,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. She noticed corrosion on the frame of her vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised her to contact both NHTSA and the manufacturer in reference to a safety concern. The manufacturer had not yet returned her call. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were under 70,000.

Perforated frame.

The frame on my 2001 Toyota Tacoma is rusted through in several places. Toyota has offered to replace the frame for free, but is offering owners of 1995 - 2000 Tacomas to buy their trucks from them for 1. 5 x the kelley blue book value, at the "excellent condition" rate regardless of the vehicle's condition. So the owners of the older trucks reap a cash benefit of over 50% of the truck's value, while we owners of 01-04 Tacomas end up driving rebuilt vehicles. A Toyota rep told me that they're buying the older ones back because they can no longer get replacement frames for them. If that's the case, in a couple of years, owners of trucks like mine will be getting the 150% buyback and the rest of us will be driving our original (rebuilt) trucks with the replacement frames. My local Toyota dealer inspected my frame yesterday, told me it failed, and sent me on my way. The vehicle can't be safe - it won't pass the state inspection with holes in the frame. I drive about 12,000 miles a year. The truck has 134,000 miles on it. Unless they're building the replacement frames differently, it's possible that the new frame will rot out before the truck wears out otherwise. For a company whose reputation is built on reliability, you'd think they'd want to treat all the owners of the defective vehicles the same.

Just paid top dollar for a 2001 Toyota Tacoma only to find on the inside of the frame is completely rotted away and is very unsafe with any weight loaded in it. Have found numerous accounts of premature frame failure due to faulty materials documented on the internet. New frame would need to be replaced along with new fasteners.

2001 Toyota Tacoma with diagnosed rust perforation to frame. Toyota instituted a buyback program for 1995 through 2000 for this issue, but will not honor this commitment to vehicles post this window that experience this same safety issue. Toyota will only replace frames as countermeasure to this issue and will not warrant this teardown/reassy process that will be performed at dealerships (not return to factory for rework) which will leave the consumer open to additional vehicle (safety) concerns and no commitment from Toyota that this process will not affect resale value as well. This is an unacceptable and unsafe stance. I have contacted Toyota customer care and assigned case number 0904119004 and awaiting feedback.

I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma extd. Cab and the frame has holes rotted in it. Obviously my '01 doesn't qualify for the '95-'00 buyback program. Toyota says they will replace the frame but I don't like this option. I personally know the truck will never be the same and the resale value is going to drop significantly. I want to be offered the same buyback option as the older Tacomas.

Toyota issued a recall on 95-2000 Tacoma pickup trucks due to frame rot. I have a 2001 Tacoma and was concerned that I might have the same issue. I called the dealership I purchased my truck at 3 separate times in the last 6 months to "double check and make sure" my truck was okay and was assured all three times, by three different individuals, that no such issue pertained to my vehicle and that my truck was fine. Last Friday (1-2-09) I was unable to pass the state inspection because of frame rot. The dealership confiscated my truck but did provide a rental vehicle and I am now waiting to hear back from Toyota about the resolution for my truck. The 95-2000 owners were offered a very fair buy-back program. The 2000-2004 owners who are experiencing the same problem are in a "gray area" right now. The service people at the dealership say that Toyota will be replacing the frames of these trucks rather than "buying them back. " although that sounds fair at first, when numerous ase certified mechanics (many Toyota Tacoma owners themselves) are coming out saying that the frame replacement is a horrible idea, I have a concern. They cite ongoing problems that occur as is the case with a major frame swap, mentioning electrical issues, misalignment, uneven wear, rattles and squeaks, etc. The truck will never be the same again. I purchased a Toyota for their reliability, dependability and high resale value. The kbb value for my truck has plummeted in just the last couple months, and even with a frame swap, I have been told that the value will drop still further, thus making it near impossible to get even close to what my tuck should be worth. If the mechanic who performed my inspection had not inspected the frame as well, I would be riding around with the potential to injure or kill myself and others without knowing that Toyota is aware of these issues and has yet to issue any official statement to owners like me that a serious problem exists.

Toyota Tacoma 2001 perforated frame Toyota refuses to publicly declare these cars are unsafe to drive. My frame is perforated and deemed by the local Toyota dealer as unsafe to drive. They admitted this is a "known" problem and I now must accept complete liability if I take the car off the lot. My case manager kevin insisted that "Toyota has publicly announced a warranty extension on December 8th, but it is physically impossible to notify all the owners. " yet he could not make any reference to where I could find this public announcement. Toyota insists that this does not constitute a recall, yet his explanation for a recall was a faulty component that causes a safety issues that will be replaced by the manufacturer. This is precisely what the case manager stated Toyota is preparing to do. How can Toyota be aware of such a safety hazard and not inform the owners. Had I not performed routine maintenance, I would still be commuting 130 miles a day at 65 miles and place others at risk. My dealer stated that there are multiple 2001 Tacomas in our small town that have already been found to be unsafe other than NHTSA, what authority exists in the united states that has the ability to publicly announce this safety issues and force Toyota to recall these vehicles.

On 12/23/08 when my vehicle was in for normal service I was told by the dealer that my frame was rotting and the vehicle was not safe to drive. I was told to call Toyota corp and a case was assigned (200812230213). On 12/24 a case mgr called me and said that my entire frame had to be replaced and that they would be extending my warranty. He stated that the frame is rotted and unsafe so I was to be provided a loaner from my dealer - but not a like vehicle. I was told I would get a letter outlining the program Toyota was introducing. The program as told is different than the one Toyota has for pre-2001 Tacomas. I was told that program was different and not available because parts (frame) are available. I spoke again with the case mgr on 1/6/09 and was told they do not know when parts will be available, he could not provide me the letter detailing the program, and I had to wait. My vehicle is deemed unsafe to drive by Toyota and they have it at the local dealer yet they have not provided me documented details on the issue or the program to remedy it. This is the same issue as pre-2001 Tacoma's have yet Toyota is not offering the same program. They have now had my truck for 3 weeks and when I spoke with the dealer today they themselves have not gotten official notice from Toyota, have no idea of parts availability, have not been told what part numbers to order, and do not know when they may get info. 3 weeks without my vehicle, in a non-like replacement, and with no documented info from Toyota is not acceptable. Updated 02/05/09.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The emergency/parking brake would not engage. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection. The mechanic discovered corrosion on the frame and the brake linkage. He then added that the vehicle was non-repairable. The current and failure mileages were 159000.

My 2001 Toyota Tacoma has failed a frame rot inspection by Toyota that has been occurring in Tacomas since 1995. A recall was issued on 1995 through 2000 Tacomas has been issued and Toyota is buying back the pickup at 1 and 1/2 times the suggested blue book on the pickups. I was told that there is no recall on 2001 at this time. I have the same problem as the 1995 through 2000 why should they not be made to recall the 2001 Tacoma for an obvious safety problem. I have done alot of research and found many other Toyota owners with a 2001 Tacoma with the same safety problem how can Toyota allow people to drive a product with such a safety problem. The frame can snap and the cab become separated from the frame. Toyota should be made to recall all the trucks with this problem as it is only a matter of time before someone is killed because of this problem. I am in the fourth week of dealing with Toyota on this problem and still have no answer. I have had to rent a car while I wait for Toyota to decide what to do with my truck which the dealer said is unsafe to drive. If Toyota knows about this problem how come they are not made to deal with the 2001 owners the same as the 1995 through 2000 owners I think this is unfair for a company not to stand behind a safety issue. Please look into this safety problem as someone will be hurt in an accident if Toyota does not own up to the problem.

I heard about the Toyota recall for frame 'perforation' on 1995-2000 Tacoma pickups. I have a 2001 and didn't think to check mine until a friend with the same year/make/model discovered his frame had the same issue. I checked my frame and it is rotted in the exact same place his was. I have opened a case with Toyota (#200809250175) and am awaiting response. I am already being met with responses from Toyota like "your truck is outside of the service bulletin" and "you are not covered". My truck is newer than the ones being covered and has the same issue. I don't understand why it would not be covered. Since this is an issue with the frame. I am afraid to drive the truck. As failure of the frame could result in serious injury or death to myself or my family.

2001 Toyota Tacoma with frame rot. The truck has been confiscated as it was unsafe to drive. It has been 3 wks now and Toyota can't even give me a completion date. They are still inspecting the vehicle. My rental coverage is only good for 30 days then I need to pay for it. Toyota is telling me to be patient as they need to tend to the 1995-2000 customers first as they had issued a warranty extension that did not pertain to my vehicle although its the same frame problem. My frame was corroded and wasn't going to pass inspection nor was the vehicle safe to drive. I am left paying on a vehicle I no longer have in my possession and case manager telling me to be patient!!!! this is unacceptable and Toyota needs to cover the rotting frame issue in all of their vehicles since its Toyota's problem, not the consumers. Please help me!!!!.

Truck frame rails are structurally unsound due to significant corrosion from exposure to road salt. Discovered a corroded through section on the left inner frame rail (3 to 4 inches width) aft of the transfer case cross member and forward of the rear suspension and gas tank. A complete and detailed inspection of the frame rails has not been completed currently.

Hi I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma in mint condition that has frame rot I took very good care of my truck now Toyota said its not safe and I have to take it off the road . I now have to buy a new car I cant afford I only got 7 years out of my truck I could have easily gotten 15 I feel this is wrong and Toyota should replace my truck.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the shop for routine maintenance and was informed that the front frame was corroded. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and concluded that due to the severe frame corrosion, the vehicle was a safety hazard on the road. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle. Toyota did not include the 2001 Tacoma frame into the recall; therefore, they would not assist with the repair. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 121,946 and current mileage was 122,946. Updated 10/03/08 updated 10/07/08.

I was told sept 11,2008 that my 2001 Toyota Tacoma was rusted out beyond being fixed in the frame. I was contacted and made an offer of 100% kbb to but the truck back from me and when I told them I owed more then what was offered they replied that I had to say yes or no. I do not know what to do. I don't have the extra money to pay the loan off to settle.

I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma that appears well into the initial stages of frame problems. Appears to have excessive rust formation and some bubbling. Appears to be the same issue that 95-2000 Tacomas are being recalled for. Toyota though will not include newer Tacomas, with the same problem in their buyback program for the 95-2000's and are offering significantly less when the frames fail. This is both discriminatory and highly insulting to the newer Tacoma owners. We should be offered the same buyback options and conditions as the earlier models. Free inspections to determine if the problem exists should also be provided, as they are with the earlier models. The frame issue extends well beyond the previously mentioned years and Toyota needs to do what is right for all Tacoma customers. Under their present provisions a 97 Tacoma would be bought back by the company for more than my 2001, with the same issue and problem. This is a major safety issue that when identified, renders your vehicle useless and decreases its resale value to nothing. Toyota needs to be offer the same buyback option and incentives as with the 95-2000's. They also need to publicly admit that many Tacomas of all years are having the same failure. It could cost some unknowing individual their life, if the frame failed.

The frame on my 2001 Toyota Tacoma has frame rot. In some places on the frame the rot is 8-10 inches long. The only thing that I have done with the truck has been driving it to work on a paved highway.

2001 Toyota Tacoma. Frame corrosion. Toyota motor company has done a voluntary recall from model years 1995-2000. This recall does not include models after 2000. I own a 2001 vehicle with extensive frame corrosion but I'm not eligible for the voluntary recall.

2001 Toyota Tacoma frame rot.

Continued from previous complaint- 10235644 -frame issues, 2001 Toyota Tacoma- . . . . . Attorney general of new york state and several lawyers. A letter was posted in the dealership that they are not allowed to refuse to look at a 2001 to 2004 Tacoma that someone brings in with frame concerns. It is an insult that a company that we loved, that prides it's self on quality service and customer happiness would do something so discriminatory to a Toyota owner. We are of the mind that we will never buy another Toyota due to this experience. We want everyone who owns a 2001 and up Tacoma to know that their trucks are possibly dangerous if they have been in states that use road salt in the winter months. We were driving a time bomb, and think that anyone who owns a Tacoma should join in a class-action suit against Toyota. They knew we were driving these trucks with our families in them. We were driving these trucks in places that could have killed someone else. Please help us to get back what is entitled to us and everyone else they are hiding it from. Thank you for your time.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. When he took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance he was informed that the front frame would eventually fall off. He contacted the manufacturer and report 2008061402 was filed. The manufacturer sent an inspector who found no corrosion or holes on the frame. The manufacturer told him because a failure was not located they will inspect the frame for him on a yearly basis. The failure mileage was 178,567 and the current mileage was 209,000.