Frame And Members Problems of Toyota Tacoma - part 2

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.

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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.

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was deteriorated and rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was not able to be repaired due to the frame. The contact researched and found that the vehicle was not included in a warranty. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the fifteen year warranty for the frame had expired. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 164,603.

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Tl the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced by a mechanic who indicated that the vehicle would not pass inspection due to extensive rust and corrosion of the frame. The vehicle was not included in any recalls for the frame. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

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Tl the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion pertaining to the frame, which affected the rack and pinion. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rack and pinion and the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service by an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that the frame was fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

2004 Toyota Tacoma xtracab. Consumer write with concern to vehicle not being covered under frame perforation warranty extension.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to new country Toyota of saratoga springs (3002 NY-50, saratoga springs, NY 12866, (518) 584-7272) and repaired per an unknown recall regarding the frame. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. When the vehicle accelerated, the noise intensified and the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 92,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact heard a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame above the rear tires was completed rusted and in a dangerous state. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or extended warranty coverage for the vehicle. The dealer (Toyota of stamford, 909 e main st, stamford, CT 06902, (203) 348-3751) confirmed the manufacturer's statement and scheduled a diagnostic appointment. The failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact had taken the vehicle to kolosso Toyota (3000 w wisconsin Ave, appleton, WI 54914) to have his exhaust replaced. While there, he was informed that the entire sub frame was corroded with several cracks and holes had formed around both front leaf springs. The mechanic informed him that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the failure. Prior to the failure, the contact took the vehicle to another local dealer where the vehicle was inspected under NHTSA campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The contact was informed that a special coating was sprayed onto the sub frame to prevent corrosion; however, the recall remedy failed to prevent the corrosion. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,641.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was rotting on the vehicle. Mcgee Toyota of dudley (191 w main st, dudley, MA 01571) and herb chambers Toyota of auburn (809 washington st, auburn, MA 01501) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 154,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated during state inspection they were made aware of the vehicle's frame having severe corrosion. The sullivan brothers Toyota located in kingston, MA was contacted where it was confirmed the frame needed to be replaced. The contact declined replacement due to the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,600.

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 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic noticed that the front passenger side frame was corroded through with holes approximately three to four inches. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the recall was closed and the vehicle could not be serviced. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for an alignment. The technician stated that a part of the frame was missing due to extreme rust. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 01e041000 (trailer hitches). The manufacturer had not sent a recall notification. The vehicle was purchased from an independent source who did not mention if the vehicle was inspected before it was sold. The contact was not informed of the vehicle's extensive rust, corrosion, and holes pertaining to the frame until after it was purchased. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer issued 14 technical service bulletins regarding the structure. The manufacturer was contacted to determine if the recall remedy would still apply. The contact was waiting on their response. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the vehicle was severely corroded and the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was being repaired, the mechanic was able to push his finger through the vehicle's frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced manufacturer communication number: lsc-90-d. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The dealer informed the contact of a manufacturer's customer satisfaction campaign related to frame corrosion. While the vehicle was inspected at the dealer, the contact was informed that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was unsafe to operate and the frame would have to be completely replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 180,000.

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 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact observed that the bed frame on the driver side of the vehicle was lower than the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bed frame was rotted, fractured, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for service repairs, 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 104,000.

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 recall repair. The contact also stated that there was excessive rust on the entire subframe. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

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The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was in park, the contact noticed that the subframe near the rear passenger side corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer (gerard Toyota located on 543 colman st, new london, CT 06320) for service, the technician noticed corrosion on the rear passenger side frame and a crack in the rear passenger wheel. The shocks could be seen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,672.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated there was a hole in the rear passenger side of the vehicle's frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the technician discovered that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under recall for corrosion underneath the vehicle. The contact became aware that there was corrosion underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and rust protection was sprayed on the corrosion but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While servicing the vehicle, an independent mechanic discovered that the frame needed to be replaced due to corrosion build-up. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 30 mph, the driver side frame detached and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While routine maintenance was being performed on the vehicle, the technician noticed that the subframe was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was extremely rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 136,000.