Frame And Members problems of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact observed extreme corrosion on the sub frame. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the corrosion of the sub frame and deemed the vehicle unsafe for driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while changing the oil and inspecting the vehicle, there was rust on the driver's side frame. The dealer had not been contacted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that a repair was no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while performing an oil change, he noticed excessive corrosion on the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to halterman's Toyota (1741 paradise trail, east stroudsburg, PA 18301, (570) 273-9454) to have the brakes serviced. The mechanic pointed out that there were multiple holes found within the frame of the vehicle. The contact was informed that there was an unknown manufacturer recall on the vehicle and that it needed to be serviced. The contact was provided a rental vehicle and, after six weeks, the contact was informed that they did not have the part to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 167,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the technician found that the front end frame was completely rusted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where the contact noticed that the entire frame was fractured. It was diagnosed that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,500.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After the vehicle was taken to be serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 13v337000 (seat belts), the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the frame and recall parts being unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked, he noticed that the subframe was extremely rusted. The contact noticed a 10-inch crack on the inside driver’s side rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer dealer and the contact was informed that the subframe needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that once he purchased the vehicle, he did an inspection of the vehicle and noticed that the entire subframe was corroded. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact noticed a bracket on his driveway and took it to the dealer to be repaired however, the mechanic noticed that the subframe was corroded, the steering linkage and the integrity of the wheel mount were affected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130. 000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, he would hear a loud dragging noise from the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that the frame was fractured and referred him to the dealer. The dealer advised that they would repair the frame at their expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. Updated 07/20/lj the consumer was informed the frame was cracked at the motor mount. The consumer was informed Toyota was offering a goodwill assist with a new frame, but the consumer would have to pay labor for transferring all parts and incidentals which would be approximately $3,000-$4,000. They also offered to have it welded and it would cost $400. 00-$500. 00. The consumer refused both offered. The consumer stated the frame is the very foundation of the vehicle and should never break or crack under normal use. It was also unreasonable to pay $3,000-$4,000 for a defect that should not have existed if properly engineered in the beginning. Updated 08/17/11.

I noticed a rubbing sound coming from the engine compartment of my vehicle. Upon investigation of my local mechanic he determined the cause. The left (driver side) motor mount crack at the frame. Essentially the frame cracked where the motor mount is welded and started to collapse into the frame. The dealership is in the process of inspecting the vehicle at the time of this report.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the motor mounts collapsed into the frame while he was driving approximately 65 mph and the engine was dropped into the radiator shroud. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where he was informed of the failure. The mechanic advised that the framed was what caused the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000 and the current mileage was approximately 180,000.

Motor support on frame tore off while running at 30mph. Toyota dealer in p r examined the area and determined that the frame wasfractured due to heavy corrosion. They diagnnosed that the truck shall not be driven for safety reasons. Toyota denied to repair the truck . That is not fair. I could have injured myself or somebodyelses. What you guys are waiting for to take care of so many complaints, fatalities good desition. Hope is not some of your love ones.

Engine motor mount to frame support bracket was welded using too high of a current setting on robot welder and weld is undercut into base metal on frame. This has the potential to crack or rust through over time and can cause the engine to break loose from the frame. On 2005 and 2006 Toyota Tacoma's . Toyota has made a correction to the 2007 models by adding a reinforcement plate over the frame in this area before welding in the motor mount support proving they have realized that this is a defect that needs to be corrected to earlier models. . Read more...

Front left motor mount tore from frame, dropping motor. Frame has foot long tear where motor mount tore away. Toyota denide claim , need help.

2005 Toyota Tacoma has cracked frame. 05 is a new body/frame style b/c of the 99-04 Tacoma defective frames. After taking it to the shop b/c my fan motor was about to fall off, that's when the discovery was made. Mechanic stated this vehicle was not safe to drive. It has been reported to Toyota hq. My local Toyota dealer has also contacted Toyota. There are no recalls for 2005. Mechanic/body shop owner states it cannot be repaired. Frame must be replaced, and he stated most people are not qualified to replace a frame, which may present further safety issues.

I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma double cab trd sport. The motor mounts on my vehicle have become "ripped" off the frame of the vehicle somehow as Toyota has stated towards me and this to me seem like a safety issue. I have heard of one instance of a guy who was driving down the freeway when his entire frame collapsed due to his motor mounts caving in his frame! this seems like a serious safety issue and my truck has had it happen as well just not cave in my frame and has ripped away from it. Making my engine sit crooked and leaning forward in my engine bay. It has been quite scary driving it recently and took it in as soon as I realized the problem.

Where do I even begin? took the truck in because it was having all sorts of problems and Toyota said it had a bent frame. From what? normal driving after 3 years / 112,000mi? the truck has never been in an accident. First the bed side body panels started cracking then a panel inside the front tire well started to crack. Then when turning engine radiator fan hit shroud around it. Another unrelated to the frame problem but worth mentioning is the flimsy tin can tail gates Toyota is putting on these trucks. Mine along with thousands of others have had theirs fold in half. It is no secret Toyota has had problems with the Toyota Tacoma frames on older models (1995-2001) either. Legal action needs to be brought against this company for their cheap building practices before some one gets injured or killed on the road. I've got a 1990 Chevrolet suburban with 170k mi. And a 1994 Toyota camry with 91k. Mi. And they don't have bent frames or cracking panels. I wouldn't expect a truck with 112k mi. To have a bent frame from normal highway driving. ".

Toyota Tacoma 2005 windshield had problems with buzzing noise, Toyota replace it a couple times due to improper installation of windshield sublet. Buzzing noise is minimal and rarely happens but now sealant was not secure and during rain cause water damage to underside of carpet. My concern is mold from the water damage.

Motor mount failure / frame faliure.

1. From day one ;2. Loud popping noises from under side - cabin attachment to the chasis. Its been two weeks since I took the vehicle and its getting worse. Occurrs when going over even small bumps/ruts/manhole covers or other imperfections in the road especially at slow speeds. And, there is significant "swaying" in the cabin. Probably due to improper securement of the cab to chasis. 3. Have been to the dealer who called Toyota in California who acknowledge the problem in a lot of the 05 Tacomas with trd, 4x4, 4 door, short bed models, but have no idea what to do yet. Is this vehicle safe for me and my family? the dealer,very nice, said he will have to wait for Toyota to come up with a solution. Further researching on edmunds' Toyota Tacoma forums, I see many many new owners with similar problems which actually has been reported since the introduction of the vehicle last oct/Nov. Its been mor than 4 months and Toyota is selling it with the same problem.

Cabin mount bolts and bushings contract in the cold weather and become loose. There is a loud banging noise heard throughout the cab of the truck. When the weather warms up the sound goes away. Dealer removed the bushings and bolts and realigned to no avail.