Body problems of the 2007 Toyota Tacoma - part 2

I purchased a new 2007 Toyota Tacoma (VIN # 5teuu42n57z399925) from boch Toyota of norwood MA. It currently has 44,836 miles on the odometer. In July 2014 Toyota has a safety recall for corrosion of frames on vehicles like mine. At that time they only removed loose rust and applied some kind of rust proofing. On March 25, 2016 I took my truck in for another recall. This recall is for corrosion of leaf springs. Both leaf springs were replaced. The manager said they had found corrosion damage to the frame of my truck, including a rust through or crack in an area below the passenger side door. He said the frame should be replaced and I should contact Toyota, because they have replaced such frames under the terms of the frame corrosion recall. I contacted Toyota. My case # is 1603250567. Toyota said the frame recall ended in July of 2014, and since the damage was not noted until later, then it was not covered. My complaint ¿this problem is not caused by normal use, but is a safety defect, which Toyota acknowledged with their 2014 recall. . ¿the inspection of my truck for corrosion and frame damage in July 2014 missed the severity of the problem with my truck. ¿the application of rust proofing was either not properly done or inadequate to address the damage, which the recall intended to address. ¿Toyota¿s deadline for having the frame replacement work done under their recall is March 31st 2016. I reported my frame damage and requested replacemnet prior to that date a Toyota rep said that, because their technicians did not note the severity of my frame damage in 2014, a frame replacement by Toyota is not covered now. This truck has seen very light use. The condition of this frame is a safety defect, which Toyota has covered in other cases. Toyota should cover frame replacement for my truck under the 2014 recall.

Rust perforation on frame. Was not notified that this was an issue by manufacturer. First inspected by dealer 4/15/15 and was missed. Inspected by another dealer dealer 1/31/16 and found large perforations in frame measuring 4". Was informed by dealer thi was a known issue and would be taken care of free of charge. Manufacturer was made aware of issue and declined frame replacement or repair.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that his vehicle was at a dealer being repaired. The contact stated that the dealer advised him that he should take the vehicle until the part to do his repair was available. The contact stated that he felt unsafe with that decision. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The failure mileage 180,000.

Toyota can't build frames for their trucks. Mine is rotted. Toyota plans to spray it with a rust inhibitor. They have recalled every 2006 and older Tacoma for this issue and won't recall the 2007's. I now own a pile of junk and Toyota won't do what's right even though they clearly know there's an issue.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that a technician informed that the vehicle had moderate to severe corrosion on the frame and it needed to be sprayed with anti-corrosive adhesive). The technician was not able to apply the adhesive until the parts for NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) were available. The vehicle was remedied for the recall after one year and a half. Prior to the remedy, the leaf spring had fractured. After the vehicle was repaired, the technician refused to apply the adhesive spray. The representative from Toyota informed the contact that due to government regulation that the vehicle could not have the adhesive applied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was being serviced for a customer satisfaction recall, the mechanic noticed that the frame was severely corroded and contained holes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the customer satisfaction recall was expired and could not be used to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Frame perforated due to rust and corrosion primarily areas adjacent to catalytic converter. Frame has approximately 2 inch perforation and is getting worse.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension), NHTSA campaign number: 13v337000 (seat belts) and NHTSA campaign number: 12v092000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts needed were not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay on several occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had exhibited excessive corrosion on the entire frame which was perforated. The manufacturer deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 30,000.

The clear coat on the front bumper of the car is peeling off. It is not localized to one area it spans about 75% of the front bumper like a scar of peeled clear coat.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the rear bumper reinforcement bar that was attached to the frame became corroded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while taken the vehicle for a normal check up the mechanic stated that frame had rushed. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there was no recalls for that failure. The failure and the current mileage was 63,400. Jp.

Truck was in a parking slot when it suddenly accelerated and jumped the concrete barrier and hit the building (deli) broke the glass and damaged building. Airbag did not deploy. Damage to truck was $6533. 97. This is second time truck has accelerated unexpectedly. Toyota inspected it on 6/25/2012 and determined it was not a manufacture design or defect. I believe there is some kind of malfunction. They checked the operation of the accelerator pedal and they claim all throttle tests were safe as they were designed.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame snapped while driving 30 mph, causing the vehicle to become difficult to stop when braking. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact called the manufacturer regarding any recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN was included in every recall listed for the year, make and model including NHTSA campaign id number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer informed the contact to set up an appointment with an authorized dealer to have the recall service performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 135,553.

2007 Toyota Tacoma. . . Bumper is rusting through metal. Manufacturer Toyota will not honor body rust warranty. Have noticed other owners complaining of shoddy materials being used in the manufacture of chrome bumpers.

We own a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. Back in 2009 I had an instance where I was driving during snowy conditions and when approaching an intersection, while applying the brakes the abs kicked in to where I could not stop and I coasted into the intersection and got in a minor accident. I have noticed several times throughout the years in the road has any wet, slippery, lose grip the abs will kick in and prevent me from being able to stop. Even when the road is dry, if one tire of the three lose any traction my brakes stop functioning making it incredibly difficult to stop because the abs system. After researching online, apparently this issue is common with my generation truck. There have been countless instances of people sliding into intersections unable to stop because of the abs. Not as many as unfortunate as me to get into an accident because of it. I have been searching for a solution and feel that Toyota should have a recall to prevent further accidents.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was excessive corrosion on the frame where the wiring of the vehicle was located. Additionally, the headlights flickered while driving at different speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.