Gas Tank Strap Problems of Toyota Tacoma

Fuel tank strap rusted and broke. No warning. I was hearing a noise when I took take off and driving. Couldn't figured out what that was until I looked back and found the gas tabs strap was tangling and hit the prop shaft. Then notice the tank was hanging 1/2�lower than the front. I called the Toyota and the dealership and both said nothing they can do. No recall even though I told both that this is a safety issue. This vehicle has not had the frame replaced and I tried to get that done but they said it expired. I've only own the vergil's for 3mths. Since the frame did not get replace that means that the fuel, brake,spring, tank, straps did not get replace which is hidden recalled. The dealer ship that my frame needed to be replaced but Toyota would not do fix it. So owning this vehicle for 3 mths and if I had known this before I would not have bought this vehicle. So now I maybe owning a lemon due to this with no help. The dealer ship I bought this told me that there was no recall and there was, when the had the vehicle on there lot. What am I supposed to do? ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 3 - VIN corrected, error in one position (assuming check digit is correct); 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the VIN. #vpic#.

See all problems of the 2007 Toyota Tacoma 🔎.

My Tacoma is a leasure/work vehicle, garaged and maintained with 65k miles. Within this month I had a main exhuast hanger that was welded to the frame break away and take a large part of the frame with it, then thanks to my wife she noticed an oddity under the bed and it was that 2 of my gas tank straps had broken. I informed the local dealer (kolar) and Toyota, they responded by saying that due to its advanced years, they would not help and are not responsible. If I had been traveling down i35 to the cities at 85 mph and the tank came off, and it struck my or another vehicle this note would be worded very differently. I will provide photos, but I am yet to get my vehicle released from Toyota, not sure how that works, they will not release it to me until it is safe and they would not cover the costs.

See all problems of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma 🔎.

Our 2005 Toyota Tacoma's gas tank had fallen off the frame due to corroded straps while the vehicle was moving at slow speed on our property. The vehicle has less than 140,000 miles on it. The vehicle needed to be towed to a local Toyota dealership. There was no serious injury. However, had the tank separated while being driven it is very possible and probable that this could have resulted in ignition, fire, explosion and loss of control of the vehicle, serious injury or death. The dealership had given us an an initial estimate of $1,800 out of pocket expense to pay for the repairs stating that the corrosion is �part of winter driving� this is far from a plausible and acceptable explanation. Gas tanks should not fall off vehicles and pose such a significant safety threat. Toyota corporate refused to pay for more than roughly $400 in repairs to the out of pocket expenses. The final bill out of pocket expenses were $2,300 in costs for repair.

See all problems of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma 🔎.

While driving I heard an unusual noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Upon self inspection I discovered the fuel tank strap had broke. I noticed also that the fuel tank shield looked like swiss cheese from corrosion. I had a tie down strap that I was able to use to strap the shield and tank up with. I am in the process of looking to repair it. I feel since it is a safety issue Toyota should fix it free of charge. A fuel tank strap should never fail like this.

See all problems of the 2004 Toyota Tacoma 🔎.

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 contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise emitted from underneath the vehicle. After reaching the destination, the contact noticed that the rear fuel tank strap fractured due to rust corrossion. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Driving at 35 mph, hear a dragging noise and pull to the side of the road. I looked under the car a saw that the metal straps holding the gas tank to the car had rusted thru, allowing the tank to drop down to about 3 inches above the roadway, causing the tank to drag the ground.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v604000 (suspension), 13v337000 (seat belts), and 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). The contact heard a noise in the rear of the vehicle. Without warning, the straps on both sides fractured associated with the leaf spring and punctured the fuel tank assembly. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the fuel tank strap fractured without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Tl - the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after refueling, one of the fuel tank straps fractured as a result of corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 85,000. Kmj.

The fuel tank strap broke while I was grocery shopping. I heard the tank rubbing against the drive shaft when I pulled out of my parking space. The vehicle is not drive able, and I believe this to be a serious issue.

See all problems of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma 🔎.