Body problems of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma - part 1

The frame had rust a lot,had one spot was repaired,still have some need fix.

Corrocion en el chasis, el motor se encuentra inclinado.

The frame has failed and is well beyond unsafe for the road due to the amount of rust and decay. The vehicle was part of the 'corrosion resistance compound application to vehicle frame' recall. I will bring the vehicle for inspection ASAP, if requested. There is absolutely nothing safe when a vehicle has a faulty structural issue. When I purchased the vehicle there were step rails and spray painted portions of the frame, the parts you could see. Also, when looking up the vehicle, I didn't see any recall issues at that time and thought it was a good sign. After driving it for 6th months, I started feeling a slight resistance feel when accelerating and turning at the same time. I took it to a mechanic and they delivered the news that the frame was deemed unfit for the roads. I found out that the vehicle was brought in for the recall when it came out and at that time the frame was labeled 'not exchangeable' and a slight bandage was applied to the unsafe defective body component that was sold as 'safe. ' I filed a claim with a local dealership and they told me that it was still safe for roads. Right now, the frame clips and portions of the frame are visibly rusting off, visible from solely walking up to the truck. Reaching out to Toyota I am very much hoping that the care for their loyal customers equally matches the product that they produce, superior to the competition. I have owned a Toyota for 10 years and never considered purchasing anything else for life, however, coming to a fair solution on this issue will have a tremendous effect on that statement I know to be true, right now. This truck is in outstanding condition with very little rust to the actually black body of the vehicle and had only 165,000 miles on it. Please don't allow this vehicle to be absent for the roads due to an issue that was already agreed that it needed correcting. Please allow myself to continue to feel that Toyota makes an outstanding product because they care about the customer.

Frame failure due to rust. Suspension is detached with springs hitting frame. Note: fuel tank partially detached previously due to rusted brackets 3-4 years ago and all components were replaced. Filed NHTSA report at that time however had technical issues completing… still have photos.

Where the motor mount sits the bracket below collapsed into the frame itself causing the engine to lower.

Hi, I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, the chassis is rusty and has holes in it. I went to complain at Toyota, they said the car didn't have a recall but neither the first owner nor I had news that I would have to change the car's frame. I would like help to resolve this. All parts under the car are very rusty.

Drivers the problem drunk speeding hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still driving just got another traffic ticket and let go again super unfair.

My 2005 Toyota Tacoma had a recall due to potential frame rusting. I brought my truck to my local Toyota dealership for the frame inspection as stated in the recall notice I received. The frame did not need to be replaced and at a later date the frame was sealed per Toyota's remedy. In March of 2022 I had an issue with my truck that required the gas tank to be removed. As it turned out there was major rust to the frame that was located behind the gas tank that was never sealed during the original remedy to the frame rusting issue. I contacted Toyota about the issue and was told that the extended warranty for the issue had expired. I was told to contact the local dealership. In conversation with the dealership I was told there was nothing they can do. I feel that if this issue has happened to my truck, there must be other trucks on the road with the same issue that the owners have no idea what is happening to their frames that may cause a safety issue should the frame completely fail. My truck is available for inspection. Neither the dealer or Toyota inspected the issue. I feel Toyota should have had the hindsight to have the dealers remove the gas tank and seal the frame behind the tank.

The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.

I am the sole owner/purchaser of a 2005 Tacoma. Last week a louisville, ky Toyota dealer, oxmoor Toyota, was replacing the rear u-joints and noticed rust and corrosion throughout the frame. It was so bad, the Toyota technician considered it unsafe to drive. I have called Toyota USA but they offered no assistance. What else can I do. . . There seems to be negligence and liability here. Thank you, david compton 502-608-1799 talk/text dvdcompton@gmail. Com.

I bought a used 2005 Tacoma in July of 2019. No frame issues were apparent at the time that I purchased it. The week after I bought it, I took it to the dealership to have recall work done on the leaf springs and seat belts. I asked the dealership service department to check out the frame because I had become aware of the frame service campaign. They told me that the deadline had passed in January of 2019 and that they couldn't do anything about it. I have since discovered much more troublesome frame corrosion and am concerned that the truck is not safe to drive.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was a hole in the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to holman Toyota (1301 NJ-73, mt laurel township, NJ 08054, (888) 632-3967) and they stated that there was a warranty enhancement program dated from 7/17/17 to 01/31/19. The dealer and manufacturer stated that during that time, they could have made the repairs; however, they could no longer assist since the warranty was expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 140,698.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle pulled to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed the chassis was bent and was to take the vehicle to a Toyota dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The contact stated that the chassis was previously replaced at Toyota of bristol dealer, (3045 w state st, bristol. Tn 37620, (423) 212-4266), however the failure recurred and was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 264,488. Aw.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered that the frame was corroded. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Royal south Toyota (3115 s walnut st, bloomington, in 47401, (866) 609-4926) was contacted and unable to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,357.

The 2005 Toyota Tacoma bumper is mounted to the hitch. The hitch is welded to brackets that connect to the frame. The frame has been replaced with previous campaigns, however there is a severe safety issue with these hitches. Any Tacoma with the bumper mounted to the hitch would be at risk of creating a hazard for other drivers. If I had been towing something with the hitch, it may have caused my vehicle to overturn and kill me or what I was towing could've separated from my vehicle and caused another accident. I called Toyota and logged this complaint. The dealer and manufacturer both state there is nothing they will do to help me out. This is a $1700 hitch/bumper assembly replacement bill. I'll fix it of course on my own as a responsible driver that's concerned with my and other driver's safety. Unfortunately Toyota doesn't seem to be concerned with people's safety on the roads. That's unfortunate.

2005 Toyota Tacoma frame is corroded and Toyota refused to replace the frame.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to be serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The campaign expired in March of 2016 and the undercoating, performed by another dealer, failed to stop the corrosion. It was diagnosed that either the frame needed to be repaired or the entire vehicle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine servicing and was informed that there was extensive rust, corrosion, holes, and cracks in the frame. The vehicle would not pass an inspection unless the parts were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that the recall remedy statute expired in March of 2016, but refused to provide a recall repair solution. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was uncertain of when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After pumping ten gallons of fuel in the vehicle and driving home, the contact noticed that the front strap holding the fuel tank fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

The frame on this truck had been replaced due to excessive rust. The rear bumper support bc and factory installed tow hitch were re installed. That was November 2014. In August of brad 2016 while towing a small camper on the mass turnpike, the hitch to frame attachment failed on the driver's side of the frame. Pulled over when I heard the thump.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (air bags); however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair for free due to excessive corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I am writing to you in reference to my 2005 Toyota Tacoma. As you may be aware, Tacomas have been having problems in the states with harsh winters, and with corrosions of the frame from road salt. The problem has been so evident that Toyota has admitted to not having adequate corrosion resistant protection. The first time I became aware of this issue was at the end of June 2016. I called my Toyota dealer about two other recalls and inquired about the frame issue as well. The service technician told me that the frame in fact had a ¿limited service campaign¿ issued by Toyota which expired March 31, 2016. He said to bring in my truck for the other two recalls (one was for the leaf spring) and he would inspect the frame (see page 2 of service invoice). After inspection, the technician said he did not think the truck would hold up in an accident. I called Toyota customer service experience, in California, and asked for their help and explained the situation above. They gave me a case number (1607110805) and said they would get back to me. When I received the call back, they declined my request do to missing the deadline. If this problem is a known situation with Tacomas (enough for a ¿limited service campaign¿), one would think to ensure the safety of their customers, they would send a certified letter. Not only is my safety in jeopardy, but I cannot even trade my vehicle in for one that will ensure my safety due to financial limitations and the decreased value of my truck not having this issue resolved. If Toyota really cares about their product and the safety of their customers, they would do the right thing and replace my truck frame (especially since one of their own certified mechanics determined the truck has been effected by the very same campaign). Thank you for taking the time to read this and hopefully you can help me resolve this issue.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the subframe underneath the vehicle was corroded and had holes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in an extended warranty campaign, but the campaign had expired. The failure mileage was 170,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle, near both front tires and the rear driver's tire, had rust that created holes. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty to receive a recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. A mechanic found large holes, approximately five inches in diameter, in the frame that held the vehicle together. The dealer confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was informed that many vehicles were repaired with the similar failure. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle because the service bulletin expired on 3/31/2016. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 109,450.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was corrosion around the attachment area of the leaf springs. The technician diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The subframe was previously sprayed with an anti-corrosion agent under an extended warranty campaign by the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

The Toyota dealer in concord, nh inspected my 2005 Toyota Tacoma on March 17, 2016. They reported that the frame is corroded and that there is a perforation inside the frame by the front body mount. They suggested I called Toyota. Three phone calls to Toyota. They are aware of frame corrosion issues, but refused to correct this, because "the replacement program no longer applies. " clearly the manufacturer is aware of a problem with this model, yet refuses to address an issue that is a safety risk.

The owner of the Toyota Tacoma received a safety recall notice informing the owner that certain Toyota vehicles from the year 2005 -2011 has had a defect with rear leaf spring . The owner immediately went to Toyota of bowie , maryland he informed them the notice he received in March . He has called the manager several times during the last 4 months to give an update of the parts . It's been 4 months the car hasn't been fixed.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension), the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 225,000. The VIN was not available.

Please see below. Thank you, jerry cardone.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. While having the tires replaced, the contact was informed that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was previously serviced under a manufacturer's limited service campaign for corrosion resistant compound application for the frame, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,140.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was stationary, it was discovered that there were holes in the frame of the vehicle. The contact also stated that there was a brake line failure that occurred in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 91,213. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was at the local dealer, the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was corroded around the rear of the vehicle and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously inspected under a voluntary recall by the manufacturer. The VIN was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 155,294. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance the technician informed the contact of a Toyota limited service campaign e0d for the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected and was diagnosed that the vehicle frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage 152720. Kh.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. While having the vehicle inspected, the contact observed corrosion on the frame. The vehicle was taken to local dealer (cox Toyota 3860 danbrook road, burlington, nc 27215) where it was diagnosed that the frame had excessive corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that a recall was sent out years prior. The contact stated that he was the original owner and never received notification of corrosion on the frame. The failure mileage was approximately 239,000.