Body problems of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma - part 2

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was completely rusted without warning. The contact called the manufacturer and was not offered any assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall expired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 12v542000 (tires). The failure mileage was unknown.

Purchased 2004 Tacoma in 2016. Dealership of purchase said vehicle was not affected by frame recall and did not inform me that it was under warranty for frame related issues. Since purchasing vehicle I've encountered countless frame related issues and have put thousands into frame related repairs. I contacted Toyota in 2018 on several occasions to ask about frame warranty. Toyota said vehicle was not covered. Did not look up VIN or any other information related to vehicle. I contacted Toyota again this year to see if there's anything that can be done as frame issues were becoming significant and beyond my financial means to keep fixing. Toyota notified me at this time that the vehicle had in fact been under warranty but that now the warranty had expired 6 months prior (which was within the timeframe that I had initially contacted Toyota). Toyota told me that frame had been undercoated with corrosion resistance treatment in 2010 and warranty was good for 10 years (until 2020). Because dealership of purchase failed to comply with a warranty letter and Toyota also failed to notify me as I was not the original owner, I was not aware that I could have had the frame fixed. Which I would have if I had known. Now because of no fault of my own, the warranty window has closed and Toyota is not willing to rectify the situation. I still owe over $3k on a vehicle I paid over $11k for and have put $4k-$8k into for repairs. Frame is rotting faster than I can fix it and is now unsafe to drive and ineligible for trade-in or sale because the vehicle is essentially worthless at this point. Frame bolts are now rotted, tailpipe and exhaust fell off just this morning due to corrosion, suspension is corroded, brackets are rotting off frame, flakes of corroded metal are in piles beneath vehicle- and these are just the most recent issues.

Gas tank, tank sheid bracket holding tank up almost completly rusted off with hardly holding gas tank on! major issue!.

2004 Toyota Tacoma, purchased new from California dealer. Majority of vehicle life spent in cold states. Excessive corrosion to frame has now led to cracking of the frame. Only 77,000 miles and now unsafe to drive. Vehicle was serviced at two different Toyota dealers during active period of service (�recall�) when Toyota was replacing frames and adding protective coatings on frames of this model and year. No such actions were taken on my vehicle. Now Toyota claims no record of prior service at all. This vehicle is not included in the recent class action involving 2005 models and later. Condition was discovered during stationary inspections at a local auto repair shop, and confirmed by inspection at Toyota dealer.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a tire rotation. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was unsafe to be driven due to severe rust and there were holes throughout the entire frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing a state inspection, the contact was informed that there were holes in the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to be painted, the technician found that the subframe of the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Frame is completely rotten 108000 miles.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. While inspecting underneath the vehicle, it was discovered that there was severe corrosion that caused a hole on the rear bumper. Also, the brake cable was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired under a recall back in 2010, but the failure persisted. The specifics of the recall were not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while inspecting underneath the vehicle, it was discovered that there was severe corrosion that caused a hole on the driver's and passenger's side frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed corrosion underneath the rail of the sub frame around the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.

Frame rotting from inside out. Toyota knew about problem but didn't send notices of corrosion resist spray to all affected parties. Should have been a formal recall since the test is to hit with a ballpeen hammer to find the rust that can't be seen with naked eye.

Excessive corrosion and holes in frame. Contacted Toyota corporate and two local dealerships. Nothing can be done according to them since the underside was not sprayed, however tech at hartford Toyota informed me that the spray is ineffective. Will not honor 15 year frame warranty.

Frame has badly corroded. Toyota has recognized the defect in these vehicles and received compensation from their frame supplier, and has extended warranty to 15 yrs unlimited miles. Previous owner brought vehicle to white river junction Toyota (vt), and they inspected it and made record of rotting, but did not see need to treat it or replace it per Toyota's own program guidelines. Now frame has completely rotted through and Toyota is saying it is too late to be replaced under the program. . . . Even though it is still well within the 15 yr warranty period. They are refusing to honor their warranty. I don't know if the vehicle is safe to drive. Internet is replete with thousands of similar complaints.

Extreme rust on left side of the frame with extensive loss of metal. Contacted two Toyota dealerships and Toyota corporation. They refuse to fix the problem. . Read more...

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the metal plate below the fuel tank was hanging loosely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000. Ec.

The frame is rotted and a certified Toyota mechanic said that the frame was severally rotted and was a safety hazard and was told to take the vehicle off the road because it was unsafe to drive. The truck is still worth $8-10,000 and we are out the money. There was a service campaign, but no safety recall. We did not receive a letter on either. If I did not look under the truck to inspect a noise, I would never have known the frame was rotted to the degree that it was. (see pictures) I would have continued to drive the vehicle and put myself and anyone else on the road in harms way. This problem needed to be brought to our attention; however, no one can tell us why we never received the notificaton of this defect. It is my opinion that this situation is very dangerous and should be a safety recall with no expiration. Please see attached letters and photos of our attempt to correct the problem with the vehicle with no results. Please look into this matter as we feel it can save lives. Thank you for your time and attention.

Tl-the contact owns 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) however, the manufacturer and dealer refused to remedy the recall due to excessive corrosion of the vehicles sub frame. The contact stated that the vehicle received an anti-corrosion coating treatment prior to the recall notification. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the anti-corrosion treatment was performed outside of the recall therefore nullifying the recall remedy to the lift plate for the spare tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,876. Djr.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for replacement tires; however; the technician discovered that the structure of the vehicle had excessive corrosion. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe was severely corroded and exhibited fractures at the rear wheels. The subframe was previously treated for corrosion under a voluntary manufactured recall; however, the treatment did not provide a permanent protection against corrosion. The manufacturer advised that the corrosion recall expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 250,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to be inspected, the technician informed the contact that the frame of the vehicle was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) but the recall repair was unable to be performed due to excessive rusting. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000. Ss.

The body frame of my Toyota is rusted and I was told by the dealership that Toyota contacted the owners of the vehicles (effected years) to have the frames replaced. I have not be contacted by Toyota about the rust and corrosion on my truck and the rust is very bad. I was told that if the frame cracks while driving, it's a major safety issue. Please help!.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the area for the spare tire was rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance, the technician discovered that the vehicle had excessive corrosion on the frame and stated that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the defect was part of a limited service campaign, but the vehicle was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise under the vehicle. The contact discovered that the lower ball joint failed and the wheel went under the vehicle. The contact noticed the frame skidding on the highway. The vehicle was towed away, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 228,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic, the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Had 2004 frame recall tested by dealer and they applied the undercoating in 2012. The truck will not pass inspection due to holes rotting through frame and excessive corrosion. The truck is in perfect shape otherwise as total body was repainted at the time of the undercoating. This terrible information to hear when you purchased the truck brand new and planned on passing it down. Its 11 years old and a lawn ornament.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed on the vehicle, the independent mechanic discovered rust and corrosion on the sub frame of the vehicle. The contact indicated that the rusting and corrosion had created 4 holes that extended approximately 5-6 feet and were approximately 4-6 inches wide. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the skid plate was rusted on the front as well as there was extensive rust and corrosion on the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician coated the rust but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000. Djr.

The frame is rotting, the cross bar is rotting, there are holes throughout, and there are areas where you can literally push your finger through! I discover the issues with the frame back in 2014. The local Toyota dealer told me that there is nothing that they can do about it. The frame can be probably compared with something that sat under the salt water for a long time.

Tl-the contact owns 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was inspected the subframe was found severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 108,000. Li.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving on uneven pavement, a loud banging noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also indicated that when making turns, the vehicle would become unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the rear sub frame was corroded and rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 162,000. Kmj.

Frame is perforated due to rust just in front of rear axle on both sides of vehicle. About a 1. 5" x 6" hole on driver's side with a fracture of about 12" going toward rear axle. Passenger side has a fracture about 18" long in same area. Rear suspension mounts and springs are compromised. Toyota had a program to deal with issue but deadline had passed by the time I purchased vehicle. Dealer told me Toyota had checked out frame issue and it passed. According to Toyota I was misinformed. Toyota will not fix what is obviously a manufacturing defect that I never had the opportunity to deal with properly. Body and bed are rust free and in excellent condition. I paid 11,700 for the truck with 88,000 mi. , have owned it for one year and put approx. 9,000 miles on it. It is unsafe to drive and for all intents and purposes totaled.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who verified that the frame was perforated due to corrosion on the right and left side of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.

My low mileage totota truck has both front and rear bumpers rotting through from the back to the front . There is a hole coming through the chrome and the back side is completely full of crumpling rust. These bumpers are going to offer little to no protection in a accident situation . I believe this should be included in the rust recalls of these trucks please make it happen before someone gets seriously injured. Thanks , robert patton.