Structure Problems of Toyota Tacoma - part 1

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his wife was entering the vehicle on the passenger’s side, the sidestep was stepped on, and there was an abnormal crunching sound coming from the step. The contact went to the passenger’s side front door and yanked on the sidestep, which caused the sidestep to almost separate from the sub frame. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and observed severe corrosion extending the length of the passenger’s and driver's side. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic due to the extent of the corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,807.

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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that upon previous ownership; the vehicle was repaired under an unidentified NHTSA campaign number; however, the failure failed to prevent the failure from occurring. The contact stated that upon further inspection, the main frame of the vehicle had rusted. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while upon taking the vehicle for an annual inspection, he was informed that the sub frame was excessively corroded. The contact stated that the vehicle failed the state inspection and was deemed unworthy to be driven on the road. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear subframe of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear subframe of the vehicle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

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The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the rear cabin pressure vent seals had deteriorated, causing rainwater to leak into the rear cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a mildew odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that mold had developed inside the vehicle due to the water inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who indicated that the rear pressure seals were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear subframe of the vehicle was corroded and the subframe had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 260,000.

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The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the sub frame was severely corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to customer satisfaction campaign: 10030357-0006 (frame corrosion-preventative compound); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear end frame on the driver's and passenger's side of the vehicle had been corroded. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 345,000.

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The contact owns a 19999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the vehicle did not drive smoothly. The contact stated that the vehicle drove as if the vehicle was missing something. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact stated that while disconnecting the trailer hitch, the contact proceeded to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the undercarriage was severely corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle was significantly corroded. The contact stated that the the passenger's side of the vehicle was warping, which made the vehicle unsafe to drive. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle had passed inspection when an unknown recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle in 2016. The failure mileage was approximately 243,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds and turning the steering wheel, there was an abnormal rattling sound heard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that frame was rusted after removing the heat shield. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 109,151.

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while working underneath the vehicle, he noticed a hole in the frame rail, passenger's side, rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was inspected under a service bulletin however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty for the repair and a case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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The frame of my 2008 Toyota Tacoma prerunner truck is severely rusted. Is Toyota advising customers on steps to take care of this issue?.

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The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the tire hit the wheel well and the frame was ripped apart. The dealer sent a technician to the contact’s home to inspect the vehicle. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drift and pull to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe had experienced severe rusting and corrosion damage and that the structural integrity of the vehicle had been compromised. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken in for maintenance, it was discovered that the vehicle had severe rusting and corrosion to the subframe and the recall repair for campaign number 14v604000 (suspension) could not be performed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

2004 Toyota Tacoma. Constituent writes regarding a cracked frame on vehicle. The consumer stated the manufacturer was notified but, denied any assistance. The consumer stated the manufacturer advised there was a recall in 2010 that expired in 2019. The previous owner did not have the repair completed.

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2001 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regard to vehicle having a rust and corrosion problem on the frame.

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2007 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to lift spring safety recall. The consumer stated the dealer sold the vehicle with a recall that was expired and had not been serviced. The vehicle did experience the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.

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2000 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to Toyotas rust recall. Consumer sent additional correspondence.

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The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was being serviced for the tires, the technician noticed that the entire subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to chester berg Toyota (705 paul bunyan dr ne, bemidji, mn 56601, phone: (218) 444-3040) where it was diagnosed that rust preparation was found and the frame was corroded. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair cost. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was a limited campaign that ended on February 26, 2016, and the warranty was expired. The approximate failure mileage was 208,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was an abnormal howling noise in the cabin of the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. Anderson weber Toyota Lincoln (3450 center grove dr, dubuque, IA) confirmed the howling noise in the cabin. The manufacturer was notified and sent a representative who also confirmed the noise. The manufacturer stated that it was due to a design flaw and no corrective action would be taken. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

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The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was extensive premature rust and corrosion associated with the frame of the vehicle. A mechanic indicated that the frame would need to be welded and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The VIN was included, but the contact was not notified of NHTSA campaign number: 12v542000 (tires). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 223,000.

2000 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to popping noises- discovers leaf spring /frame corrosion. The consumer stated the frame on the vehicle was rusted. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. Updated 05/05/2017.

The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion on the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be coated with an anti-corrosive adhesive. The vehicle was involved in a crash while being operated at 2 mph. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was repaired. Upon inspection, it was noticed that there were holes in the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to it having a rebuilt title. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. Per a Toyota customer satisfaction campaign, the contact was informed that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion. The vehicle was coated in anti-corrosion adhesive, but the corrosion worsened on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected at a Toyota dealer for corrosion. The technician assured the contact that the vehicle was fine. Five years later, the contact brought the vehicle in for an oil change and it was diagnosed that the rear suspension detached from the frame due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.

2004 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to dealership/corporate refusal to honor extended warranty for vehicle corrosion repairs.

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the front frame was completely fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

2006 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to dealerships refusal to repair vehicle frame corrosion/holes safety recall. The consumer was informed there was no recall, but a limited service campaign.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 75 mph, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow down. The parking brake was engaged and the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where it was discovered that the brake fluid reservoir was empty. The contact dispensed the brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the entire frame and brake positioning valve exhibited excessive corrosion. The manufacturer issued a customer satisfaction program related to the frame, which expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing routine brake service, the mechanic noticed that the entire frame was corroded with holes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,000.