Frame And Members problems of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma - part 2

We have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma with complete frame rot. Toyota has taken it and given us a free rental. It has been over a month and they say they can't tell us anything however did say that we would probably only get 100% kbb. This 2001 is not within the years of their buy back program. My husband filed a complaint at the beginning of this process sometime in the middle of may. There is a blog on edmunds. Com that people write into everyday. More and more 2001 owners are writing saying that they have rot and are turning in their trucks. Someone should put pressure on Toyota to give owners of newer vehicles the same deal as the older ones in the buy back program. I have heard of 2002 and 2004 trucks failing inspection. People have little information and no recourse available to them. There was one guy saying that kbb of his truck was 7000 and he still owes 15000 on it. Toyota has a big problem. The consumer needs help here making them step up. It's way more than just 1995 to 2000 Tacomas. All the 2001s I have been hearing about on the blog and older years cannot just be a coincidence. There was a 2002 at the dealership that failed the day we were there for an inspection.

I own a 2001 Tacoma pickup. It has been condemned because of a rust rotted body. I was not allowed to drive it off the lot. Toyota is doing a buy back on 1995-2000 owners and giving them 150% of the kelly blue book value plus $1,000 incentive towards a new purchase. All of us, and there are many, 2001 owners are only being offered 100% of the kbb on our newer, less used vehicles with the same problems. We have received a letter from Toyotas attorneys giving us 6 months to accept or reject their offer. If I reject it, I get nothing. I feel this is unfair as my truck was newer but am being given less than 2000 owners. Can you help? thank you.

2001 Toyota Tacoma frame rot - Toyota is only including 1995-2000 in their "silent recall" for frame rot. Mine failed their 2 inspections (may 01, 2008 and may 20, 2008) my truck was taken from me. I was told it is "unsafe to drive". Evidently Toyota is paying owners for newer trucks much less money than 1995-2000 Tacoma owners. They have a much bigger problem with their production than is being acknowledged and reported. Please investigate later model years that exhibit serious frame rot issues before someone in the later model years is seriously injured or killed. I am happy to supply pictures of my specific, completely rusted, frame that has holes in many locations. This truck was well maintained, washed, waxed, garage-kept. The truck body is in fantastic shape. The only problem is the rusted, rotted frame with large holes in it.

2001 Toyota Tacoma diagnosed with frame rot back on 4/2/08. Numerous huge holes in right rear frame rail. Told by Toyota not to drive vehicle as it is unsafe. I have no other vehicle still driving this truck. My vehicle was manufactured 01/01. Not part of current buy-back program 1995-2000. I am caught between the current buyback program and the original warranty. The Toyota Tacoma owners with the same issue are being offered a deal of 150% to return the truck. My truck has the same exact defect as 1995-2000 model why is my offer not the same. I would like my case reviewed. This program should include my 2001. My safety and Toyota's reputation are both on the line.

I have a 2001 Tacoma that failed frame inspection that was performed by Toyota I have had the vehicle for 1 year and basically they are now telling me it is worthless and I believe a danger not only to me but to others on the highway I have softball sized holes in my frame I bought the vehicle for approx. 15,000 that's with taxes and a warranty I purchased at the time now they offered my 10,000 to buy it back while at the same time they are offering 1995 to 2000 owners 150% above full retail? I feel this is unfair it was produced with the same faulty steel that my truck was but they are cutting me off now I am not sure what to do?? also there was a carfax reporting frame damage the dealership told me there ase tech's checked it and it was fine now I wonder???.