Frame And Members problems of the 2002 Toyota Tacoma

The contact's daughter owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that several independent mechanics and an auto body repair shop had informed her that there was a hole in the subframe, and the subframe was significantly corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was rotting on the vehicle. Mcgee Toyota of dudley (191 w main st, dudley, MA 01571) and herb chambers Toyota of auburn (809 washington st, auburn, MA 01501) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 154,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer (gerard Toyota located on 543 colman st, new london, CT 06320) for service, the technician noticed corrosion on the rear passenger side frame and a crack in the rear passenger wheel. The shocks could be seen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,672.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated there was a hole in the rear passenger side of the vehicle's frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 30 mph, the driver side frame detached and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

The second Toyota Tacoma I have owned in one year failed on 02/28/2011. Both frames failed due to rust. Both problems were discovered during a routine oil change. Toyota bought back the first truck last summer, so I decided to buy another later model Tacoma. The second Tacoma problem occurred on a lift at auto choice in derry nh. The truck bent in half when the lift was raised. The mechanic has been in business for 30 years and had never seen such a thing. Luckily, he was not under the truck and fortunately I was not driving the truck for my frame replacement appointment the next day. Ira Toyota towed the vehicle and gave me a loaner. I am told that they will replace the entire frame . In talking to my father, mechanic friends and legal friends an issue kept coming up - if the frame is that corroded, it would follow that parts attached to the frame would be corroded as well. This presents an alarmingly serious safety problem. I would add that there should be an immediate investigation into the safety of this procedure as well as a media requirement made that Toyota run advertisements on tv, radio and print warning the public about this serious issue. My truck looks immaculate and has been well maintained. Had I not done an oil change, the outcome would have been much different. I can think of no other component in a motor vehicle that is more important that the frame, it holds everything together and supports everything. This issue needs immediate attention. Ira Toyota is the current location of the vehicle 603-657-2422.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be examined when he was informed that the frame under the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be inspected because the subframe was corroded. The contact received a notice for an unrelated recall. The dealer inspected the vehicle per the recall and released the vehicle back to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle in for routine inspection and was informed that the frame and members had excessive rust. The dealer replaced the O2 valve, but it did not remedy the structural failure. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

2002 Toyota Tacoma frame rot truck frame has rotted prematurely and Toyota is being very difficult in getting information in the matter. Have refused provide a list of parts to be replaced etc.

I am the owner of a 2002 Toyota Tacoma, which I have been informed by my local dealership, that there is a repurchase program available. Problem is, I had my truck at the shop on Nov 11, 2008, nobody has got in touch with me, I was told by Toyota I would hear something in 45 days. Finally got through to Toyota, now, the repurchase program is not available as of December 2008. They are wanting to replace my entire frame. I have alot of safety issues with this being done, I feel this is entirely unacceptable. So, for the time being, I am driving what is considered an unsafe vehicle. Oh, one person says it is safe, the other says, it is drivable. I would appreciate any help possible with this issue. I have been told that this is a major issue with Toyota, they need to make it right by the consumer.

I am the owner of a 2002 Toyota Tacoma truck. The vehicle has 53k miles on it and has excessive rust throughout the frame. The frame while not completely rusted through, has severe buildup around welds and joints. Toyota is recalling 1995-2000 Tacoma trucks for this exact problem, but 2001-2004 models are excluded. This is a serious problem and should be included in Toyota's current campaign.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. While the contact was examining his vehicle, he noticed rust holes in the bottom of the frame and on the gas tank shield. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current mileage was 37,000 and failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 10/03/08 updated 10/06/08.

In April of 2008 I noticed that the frame of my 2002 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck had an unusually high amount of surface rust showing on the frame. Upon closer inspection I discovered that in at least one location there is holes in the frame were it has rotted through. I have also inspected the interior of the frame members and have discovered large amounts of rusted metal that has fallen of the inside of the frame. It is obvious that the frame of this 6 year old vehicle with 71,000 miles on it is rotting from the inside and the outside. I am concerned that this is indeed a serious safety issue.