general problems of the 2007 Toyota Tacoma - part 1

It was determined by the Toyota dealer where this vehicle was purchased that there are rust holes in the frame. This vehicle's mileage is less than 100,000 miles. I understand there was a recall at one time however the Toyota dealership advised that this truck was not one of the vehicles in the recall at that time. This truck has always been garaged, has low miles and well maintained. You would think it would be able to be driven another 150k miles. This is a safety issue and I don’t feel I should be penalized for taking good care of this vehicle. It is a known fact within the industry that Toyota used bad steel for their frames during this year if manufacture. Please advise what you can do to remedy this situation. Thank you.

Purchased my 2 Tacoma in 11/24 second party learned of leaf spring tested and failed sent me home in rent a car demanding it back 2 min upon my arrival home due to the frame was damaged. Said they put it up on lift but didn't it was too dangerous. Had to he my vehicle out of their shop Saturday morning without the fix. Driving it off the lot from Toyota pittsfield massachusetts. Called another Toyota she sees in 16 it was inspected with recall but never fixed. I know if a pervious owner was aware who wouldn't get a fix for free? it came from an auction, a. Dealership according to history. With no reports of it ever being fixed. I believe from much research this is the second recall for leaf springs. It was never explained to be except via text that it was terrible w insulation shoved in parts. Who had done it I'm not sure. Ct. Toyota is amazed by the treatment I endured from pitts Toyota. Noone spoke to me. Of alternatives, danger, cost to fix but just let me drive away unsafe. I'm appalled that Toyota gets away with this when so many people are at risk. New tires oil change and this test noone saw?? until it was being cared for but refused. No. It should be fixed all of this issue. The truck as many is in great shape engine everything for this is why I purchased it also knowing thinking how great totota is/was would be fixed being a federal recall. There are 10s of thousands of consumers still with this issue that most were unaware of. I was never personally told except a message.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer declined to service the vehicle because of the excessive rust to the sub frame of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced before the recall repair could be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

The springs or decks are in poor condition, the material, I want to know if they have a warranty.

Over the years, Toyota has had to issue numerous recalls for their Toyota Tacomas and frame replacements/maintenance required by Toyota due to rust and corrosion. However, Toyota chose not to replace all frames, instead decided to "treat" the issue with underspray. My Toyota, like many others, has received the recalled Toyota undercoat spray to prevent rust and corrosion on a frame with known issues (once in 2015, another in 2019). I have just received a phonecall from my mechanic that my frame is now unsafe to drive and needs to be fixed or replaced. However, Toyota has claimed they have no guarantee on the vehicle and it isn't there problem because it is outside of the timeframe. However. . . This car did participate in their recall 2x. And the recall and work done did not solve the problem or the recalled part: the frame that his crippled by corrosion and rust due to a flaw in the manufacturing process. This is leading to a car that is due for a very significant, expensive improvement that was at no cause by owners actions, or a very unsafe high number of vehicles still on the road with failing frames due to Toyota's inability to fix their root cause issue on their initial recall in order to save a few bucks.

Frame is completely rusted. The rear gas tank strap where it attaches to the frame corroded through and the strap dropped and was dragging on the ground. The gas tank also dropped and made it difficult to remove the gas cap. Upon further inspection the frame is completely rusted through in spots. In 2014 a rust protective coating was applied by a dealer. It did nothing to stop the rust it just covered it. The steel is delaminating underneath the coating. It was just a band-aid to get them out of warranty period. These frames should have been a full recall. The strap could of easily hit the ground and bounced up and punctured a brake line or the gas tank. With it sparking on the ground a fire could of happened. The Tacoma is in immaculate condition except for the frame. This is my 4th Toyota and the only one that has had a problem.

Yesterday, 7/27/2022, I had my 2007 Toyota Tacoma access cab at my mechanic's shop for a minor issue. While on the lift he noticed significant rust on the frame rails. He brought me over and showed me extensive areas where the metal was completely rusted through. I have never seen anything like this on even the oldest of vehicles. Subsequently I did a search online and found that this was a known issue for many years of Tacoma truck frames, but I was never notified by Toyota or anyone including the local Toyota dealer where I have had services done. I cannot believe a company as well established as Toyota would allow such a potentially serious problem to go unaddressed. Toyota should be held responsible for selling defective and dangerous vehicles and be required to effect repairs as soon as possible completely at their cost. . Read more...

Took my 2007tacoma for its state inspection, it failed due to a severely rusted frame. Shelor motor mile and Toyota have refused to replace the frame on a truck they admitted having that problem.

I tried to take my 2007 Toyota Tacoma for a recall about the leaf springs to modern Toyota in winston-salem, nc. Modern Toyota took my truck for inspection, but upon return, informed me the would not replace the component nor were the obligated to do so.

The frame of my truck is rusting away and it’s getting worse and worse and I called Toyota to see if they would fix it because of their previous Tacoma rusty frame recall and they denied me.

2007 Tacoma/Toyota frame has bad rust an corrosion. There was a recall at one time but I was never notified. Truck is in good condition 87000 mi. Truck was serviced today 1-22-2021. Mechanic said chassis not in good condition. Could turn out to be fatal on the highway.

I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma . I have called Toyota headquarters about the frame they said the recall has expired and my truck has been �fixed� for the frame issue, now there definition of fixed is a undercoating that hasn't done a single thing to prevent the rust. It will not pass the va state inspection. I spent a lot of money on this vehicle for some bullshit recall that has �expired� a safety recall should not expire. It is a danger to my life and others. I will continue to drive it until something is done. It is my only means of transportation. This either needs to be fixed or I need to get my money back. I have called several times and have made several reports it shows that NHTSA is a joke they do not care about anything other then the money they profit. Thanks.

I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma which I bought in January of 2020. I noticed that the right front side of the chassis near the transmission crossmember had really bad corrosion happening. The rust has eaten up a large part of the chassis beam in 3 different spots severely and by the looks of it can split in half in no time. The truck was originally from the new york and pennsylvania area. Not til months after I had purchased the truck I was informed that Toyota had a massive recall for rusted out frames to be replacement. I gone 2 different Toyota dealerships and they aren't willing to inspect my chassis or help me out with anything.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated the under frame had completely rusted. The contact took the vehicle to a Toyota dealer(riley Toyota 2105 christy dr, jefferson city, mo 65101 573-893-3100) to be serviced for an oil change. A mechanic informed the contact that the bottom frame had corroded. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that due to the vehicle being manufactured in canada and a special coding not being applied to the vehicle frame, the corrosion occurred. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 204,900. Jo.

Toyota never notified me of any frame rust issues, nor was I ever contacted regarding a class action suit which does involve frame rust on my vehicle. I had to perform extensive research to inform myself of the issue. When I visited a dealership for leaf spring replacement, I was told that frame rust was too extensive to perform the repair, however the dealership did not make me aware of the results of a class action suit regarding frame replacement and that the frame would need to be repaired at my own expense, at which time I could not afford. A qualified shop indicates that my frame is too rusted to repair. . Read more...

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to Toyota of york (1885 whiteford rd, york, PA 17402) to have the leaf spring replaced. The dealer stated that the frame was rusted and the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty for the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.

I purchased new a Toyota 2007 Tacoma, after year of ownership I found heavy surface rust around the chassis and hardware components. I went to dealership and they stated that it was surface rust and were not able to rustproof . After 10 years I was assigned to sma in ft bliss TX were I was for 12 months on active duty orders . Once I return and picked up truck from storage I found chassis completely rusted with several areas that were in critical need of repair. I contacted Toyota and was informed I missed the cut off date for recall repair . I will be repairing on my own but its a injustice that there is a such monetary preference than safety of the consumer who purchase vehicle out right for the reliability .

Frame is massively rusted and is hazardous. Need full replacement.

Drive shaft vibration 10mph on to 70+.

Toyota dealership would not honor recall due to after market lift kit was installed.

Leaf springs are under a recall.

I was totally aware of the recall for these year models of Tacoma and I brought the truck in several times to have the frame inspected and asked for it to be replaced. The folks at dorschel automotive group turned me away saying it did not meet the "rust perforation standard. " lo and behold, when dorschel was bought by bob johnson auto group, the first time I took it in they recognized that the frame was entirely rotted and would not pass inspection. At this point, I called Toyota customer service and they said they would not honor the recall as it is outside the window of time. Yet this is not a matter of me not taking proper action. I did. I did my due diligence and I am being harmed by the negligence of the service managers at dorschel. I made Toyota aware that the frame inspection was not done properly. I could see visible rust and I made mention of that. Now I am in a really tough spot. The truck only has around 130k miles on it and planty of useful life but for this faulty frame.

I went to the my local Toyota dealership to remedy the suspension spring gas tank puncture recall on my Toyota and they said, they couldn't do it cause my truck has a body lift.

There is a recall can't get my toyato dealership to fix the recall gave them a copy of recall paper that I got.

For the last year have been trying to get local toyato dealership (heyward allen toyato) to repair the recall keep getting same answer we have no product will call you when some come in. The same answer over and over. I want this done ASAP. If something happen to me or my truck I am going to sue heyward allen toyato. I do not want to do business with them is there anywhere else close that I can take my truck. And I want them to pay for my gas getting there why? because this should have been done 6-9 months ago. I have spoke with friends and strangers who have had there's done months ago the same time they where telling me there were none available. That they would call me when some came available that was in March of 2017.

2007 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair rear leaf spring recall notice. Recall # 14v604000.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Toyota Tacoma truck 2007 has frame rust that can and will eventually cause a fatality if it hasn't already. I warn owners of these vehicles to start looking for rust for I will assure you that you will be the fincial looser in the long run of thing! please do not purchase without looking elsewhere. These are toys and dangerous.

Received the notice in April 2016. Was told the parts were not in stock. I called my local dealership on 7-29-2016 and told that the parts are on order. Its been more than a couple of months on a safety recall that seems serious.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) several months ago. The dealer stated that the part was on a national back order. The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the parts to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Nhtsa recall: 14v-604. Received official recall notice in early Jul 2016. Took vehicle to authorized dealer as required within one day after notification. Inspection of vehicle indicated leaf springs replacement required. Told parts were to be ordered and I would be notified. Called dealer 8/12/16 and advised parts are on back oder with a forty eight day delay. If this is a mandatory safety recall why are parts not available withing days of inspection by authorized dealer.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

Nhtsa recall: 14v-604- received notice stating "the remedy will take approximately two hours. " I called rick hendrick Toyota scion sandy springs and I was informed that it is a two step process the first step lasting 2 hours. Then if needed they will order the parts ("we don't keep them on hand as the boxes are too big") taking 2 weeks then another 2 plus hours to install. Now that is not what the notice states, it states two hours ( I know I see the restof the paragraph) but really double if not triple the stated time and 2 weeks to wait just does seem to be in the keeping of the spirit of the contract. Craig.