Body problems of the 2002 Toyota Tacoma - part 2

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle sub frame was found severely corroded and with holes due to the corrosion while an independent mechanic performed routine maintenance. The mechanic advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. Li.

There was extensive damage to the front left side of the vehicle from a collision. The radiator was pushed against the engine. Most of the driver side fender as well as the inner core support was crushed. Both airbags didn't not deploy.

The frame on this truck was recalled and now Toyota motor sales USA,inc. Is telling me it was an old recall and the owner that own it before me didn't get it fixed so they don't have to fix it because the time limit is over. Im the second one to own this truck and didn't know they was a recall on the frame.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine service and was told by the technician that the vehicle frame was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the front and rear subframe were corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,566.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the underbody and framing of the vehicle which progressed with no warning. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop who diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for inspection and diagnosis. The contact was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) and was unable to determine when the recall would be completed because the part was not available for an extended period of time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

I purchased a Tacoma truck December 2014 with an undercoated frame, and was unaware the frames in these trucks rot out, it is now April I look under the truck and see the frame is completely rotten out to the point where there is holes every where and you can poke your fingers holes will develop, I contacted Toyota they don't want to even touch the truck, I feel very unsafe driving the truck.

The chasis on the truck is rusting out. The majority of rust is near and around both rear tires. There was a recall but Toyota will not honor the recall. The vehicle only has 83000+ miles.

Purchased this truck 4 months ago for $10,900. Found no evidence of recalls on this truck on carfax and Toyotas recall website. It is a great truck in pristine condition. However, after talking to a friend who has a 2004 Tacoma he informed me that there was a recall and that his frame was sprayed to prevent corrosion. I called up Toyota to see if it had been done on mine and they said no. I asked why they were spraying them and they said it was because the frame will corrode. I asked if it could be done to mine and they said that they stopped doing it at the end of 2011. I had joseph Toyota inspect it yesterday and they informed me that the frame has a hole in it and would only have 2 years left. I asked Toyota if they would repair the frame or buy the truck back as I have heard they do and they said no. So now I can either pass the problem onto someone else or wait until the frame fails.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame from the rear leaf spring hanger was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

I purchased this vehicle from motorcars of lansing on 12/5. The only disclosure was rust on bumper. Everything else appeared ok until I had it checked for rust. When hit with a hammer the frame fell apart. I called the dealer & they said "sorry the recall expired in 2011". I contacted Toyota directly who told me the same thing. Basically I'm stuck with a vehicle I can't drive because it's not safe. What I don't understand is this vehicle had been serviced at several Toyota dealers during the recall time & no one repaired the frame. This vehicls is not driveable, it's not safe & no one will help me get it fixed. How can a Toyota dealer send a vehicle to auction knowing there was a recall on the frame that was never repaired?.

I own a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop and the technician noticed that the frame of the vehicle had a considerable amount of rust. The dealer diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced due to the rust and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle needs to repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the fame of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mile was 100,000. Pam.

Driving at 35 mph went over bump leaf spring went up through frame causing vehicle to become out of control. Vehicle was inspected at valenti Toyota in westerly ri and vehicles frame is rotted.

Part of the frame suddenly broke from the frame rail under the driver's side of the vehicle, resulting in a significant portion of material loosing all structural integrity. This was due, it seems, to a manufacturing defect in the frame quality leading to excessive rot and rust. The vehicle is now structurally unsound and thus unable to be driven safely.

Frame cracked at right rear box rail. . .

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair and the mechanic noticed that the entire frame was completely rusted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000. Js.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame and chassis were corroded. The contact was also concerned that the spare tire would become detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer advised the contact that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 212,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for unrelated repairs when he was advised that the sub-frame was severely corroded. As a result, the technician advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for service under NHTSA campaign number: 12v542000 (tires). The contact was advised that the vehicle could not be service under the recall because of excessive corrosion. The contact stated that he was never advised of corrosion when the vehicle was inspected in 2010 for a manufacturer's warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the rear frame was deteriorated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that they would not repair the problem. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer's recall and several notices had been sent however, the contact failed to have the vehicle serviced per the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame had started to deteriorate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician applied an undercoating to the frame. The contact stated that the coating eventually wore off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection when he was advised that the front area of the frame was severely corroded. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the frame was not safely coated therefore, they denied assistance with any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 161,250.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle exhibited severe rust. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the entire frame was completely rusted and as a result, the rear axle and spring hanger became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not being driven due to a potential safety hazard. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame and the rear leaf springs contained massive amounts of rust and was unsafe to drive due to the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 151,000.

10/22/2012 recently had occasion to look at the frame on my truck, it is rusted through in many spots making vehicle unsafe, 2002 Toyota Tacoma, apparently I missed some "courtesy" frame program. I am stuck with a 10,000. 00 truck that I can't afford to fix and Toyota has said that they will not offer any help. I think this needs to go beyond a "courtesy " recall, with the large amounts of these trucks on the road in unsafe conditions new york state has forced an extension of this program, traffic safety should force a recall as there are thousands out there in this shape by Toyotas own admission I would like repairs or fair market value.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the chassis was prematurely rusting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer which confirmed that the chassis was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 176,000.

My frame has significant rust, and has holes in the frame near the passenger side leaf spring attachment. I purchased and registered the truck towards the end of Toyota's goodwill campaign, but they did not notify me. Previous owner received no notice of campaign, so the frame was not sprayed internally with rust prohibitor treatment. Truck has approx. 136,000 miles, and is otherwise in good condition. Toyota should recall the frames for this model year like they did for other model years. The goodwill campaign was advertised inconsistently, and a serious structural issue should be a recall, not arbitrary. Case #1402130463 was established with Toyota a few years ago, but they have not done anything about it. They also could not confirm that prior owner was contacted regarding goodwill campaign.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. While at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the mechanic stated to the contact that the vehicle was not safe to drive because the frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated it was caused by scaling and not rusting there for they would not cover the repairs. The dealer refused to provide a letter stating the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 161,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the rear bumper had rusted out and they are unable to tow anything on the vehicle. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that there was no warranty or recall on the rear bumper. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. Rl.

I have driven this vehicle very little. Has 46500 miles, done in stamford CT a city that does not use salt in the winter but only sand. I noticed excessive rust under and it needed to weld steel plates to support the chassis twice ( the first when the car was 5 years old). In spite of that the deterioration continued and now the chassis is broken near the front passenger wheel making the cat lock ,unable to turn,undrivable, parked at home. Cars of this model were recalled by Toyota at first some years ago and even after that more people complained and additional prior years were added. I have contacted Toyota dealer in stamford and tells me it is prior to the latest recall.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was severely corroded, had holes in it, and was separating from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was going to further investigate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.