Radiator Problems of Toyota Tacoma

Noticed a loud rubbing noise from the radiator fan hitting the shroud in reverse. Opened the hood to observe that entire engine was leaning to the drivers side. Noticed from under vehicle that the drivers side motor mount was collapsed into the frame by approximately 3/4 of an inch. Further observation indicated that the mount appeared to break at the weld and then tear the frame in front and behind of the welds for the motor mount. Looked on-line for similar occurrences and discovered that many owners of this vehicle have the same problem without any resolution from the manufacturer (Toyota). Others on similar sites observed that between the 2006 model year (mine) and 2007 model years Toyota added a reinforcement to the motor mount indicating that they knew of a problem but were not willing to alert owners to the problem. I have pictures of my broken frame and a 2007 and later model frame to show where the engine mounts were reinforced.

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The frame at the rf motor mount broke and the engine dropped so that the fan is hitting the shroud of the radiator, there seems to be a weakness in the weld location that the manufacturer changed on the 2007 frame in this location of the motor mount area. The dealer/manufacturer Toyota is not warranting this defect , there are a lot of complaints on the internet, I hope they also filed with the NHTSA.

Truck began making loud noises in engine compartment. Truck was diagnosed as having bad motor mounts. At time of repair, motor mount assemblies were noted by mechanic to have broken off the frame due to bad/weakened welds. Motor is rubbing on fan/radiator shroud. Owner has done independent research, including complaints filed on this site, and has noted that this has been an on-going issue with 2005 Tacomas.

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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 45 mph he heard a clicking sound in the engine and the check engine light illuminated. He drove the vehicle onto the emergency lane to inspect the vehicle. He turned the vehicle off and looked underneath the hood and observed coolant on the engine. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised him that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 4,222. The current mileage is 4,435. Updated 10/21/10. Updated 10/25/jb.

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While driving on interstate crank bolt broke and fell through radiator. Also, belt stuck to power steering.

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Radiator failed. Yh.

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While driving, experiences erratic operation in front suspension, when hit pot holes or slight indentation in road, vehicle steering column and front end shakes and vibrates violently, dlr/mfr can't correct problem. Consumer states that manufacturer admitted problem and they were putting out heavier front springs and shocks, however this would be at consumer's cost, consumer states front and rear suspension needs balanced. Speaker had to be replaced. Radiator was replaced due to leaking coolant.

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