Structure Problems of Toyota Tacoma - part 2

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 2 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The dealer repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the subframe and rear passenger side leaf spring fractured due to corrosion. The mechanic diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,500.

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The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while having the annual state inspection performed, the inspector notified him that the entire sub frame, rear bumper and front passenger side wheel well were excessively corroded. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 167,152.

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The 2014, Toyota Tacoma 4x4 - crew cab, has a hood scoop. Upon driving west into the sun the glare was so bright from the hood scoop that I could not see the road. I consider this a huge safety issue. It was "totally" impossible to see the traffic or road conditions, being completely blinded by the glare. Vehicle VIN#: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 154,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated the frame was corroded. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the frame would had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000. Updated 11/21/cn.

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Both front amber daytime running lights (drl) are melting the plastic lens covers and it looks like there is risk of a fire. The original bulbs are in the truck. I am the original owner and have never opened or changed any of the lights on this truck. I don't know how long this has been like this, but I would guess that it has been over-heating for quite some time. The plastic is bubbling and is turning a burnt color.

To who it may concern: would you be able to research and cover a 2005 Toyota Tacoma problem plaguing Toyota customer. The issues is a problem with the design of the frame. The frames are failing at the engine motor mount(very very dangerous) and causing the cars to be almost be in-repairable(Toyota advise me it would be 10,000 fix). Toyota is offering no assistance and there are tons of customer feedback online to show there is a problem with their frames. For my truck I heard a noise coming from the engine on 12/24/2012 and took into a dealer on 12/26/2012. They said it was the fan hitting the fan shroad they said they fixed it. I started hearing the noise again and had to take it in on 1/5/2013. . . They first said it was my motor mounts and would need to order the part. . When they were going to install the part they notice a crack in the frame where it connects to the motor mount. They said there was no other signs if damage any where and did not know how that happened. . . Meaning the frame failed from the torque of the engine. . They advise I would need to get new frame ($10,000). . . I called Toyota and advise they would not assist.

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Sometime in 2012, my spare tire and rim were lost on the highway due to a failed spare tire carrier. The lift plate on the spare tire carrier, failed due to corrosion and released the spare tire (and rim) on the highway. No crash of incident occurred because no one was following the vehicle at the time.

After getting off the highway, as I was pulling away at the end of the exit ramp I noticed the spare tire had fallen from the truck and was in the middle of the road. I was able to quickly back up and load the spare onto the back of the truck. I noticed part of the carrier was rusted to the spare, but the middle of the carrier had rusted through. I had participated in Toyota's frame recall a little over a year ago and believe they should have seen how bad the situation was at that time, and done something to rectify the problem. I had just spent a half-hour driving home on the highway. I can't imagine the damage that could have been caused had the tire dropped at highway speeds during rush hour rather than at 10 mph!! in searching the internet, this is an all too common occurrence for older Tacomas. I don't understand why this isn't considered a safety issue and subject to recall.

There is a high pitched whining noise from the windshield starting at 72 mph. There must be a cross wind. The noise is at a pitch so high that vehicle operation is difficult, and at best highly distracting to safe operation of the vehicle. Vehicle speed must be reduced to a speed that is below the flow of normal traffic flow.

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The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while inspecting the subframe of the vehicle, he noticed that there was a hole in the rear passenger side wheel well. The contact stated that the failure had increased significantly. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as an unknown recall had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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2011 Toyota Tacoma truck. Consumer states problem with factory installed running boards the consumer stated the running boards were too close to the body allowing only a small portion of ones heel to contact the board when exiting the truck. If the boards were wet, one could easily slip while exiting the vehicle. Also, if the vehicle was parked on an uneven surface, it would be difficult for someone to get their foot on the board when entering from a sloping grade.

Letter to the secretary from re complaint regarding the safety of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma the consumer stated while driving, another vehicle slid into his vehicle and he hit the passenger front tire of the other vehicle at 40 mph. The air bags failed to deploy. The consumer also stated the tires and front fender ratio had a design defect. The consumer was injured in the accident.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the latch for the center console, located between the front seats, failed and would no longer close. The vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer where the contact was advised to replace the entire center console. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the failure was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,800.

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The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she noticed that the undercarriage frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed of an expired voluntary campaign they issued that addressed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 144,233.

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 10 mph the contact felt a bump and noticed the spare tire detached from under the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the chain which held the spare tire under the vehicle was severely corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 85,036.

Gas tank fell off, till it was 2 to 3 inches off ground.

While driving on rt 24 north of nashville, the hood on our 2001 Toyota Tacoma flew completely open. The result was a smashed front windshield, a dented cab roof and a severely bent hood. The vehicle was able to be pulled over without anyone being hurt or killed. We replaced the windshield and tied down the hood.

I own a 1996 Toyota Tacoma which has a recall for rust. The entire undercarriage is rusting out. I took it to my local Toyota dealer for examination because my mechanic said it was in bad shape. The dealer said it was ok. A little while later the emergency brake mechanism on the bottom rusted out and broke. Luckily it happened in my driveway so there was no accident or damage. The truck just rolled to a halt. If this happened on a hill or in a parking lot someone could have been injured.

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The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact had a repair for a recall on the frame performed (recall information not available in NHTSA database). The dealer undercoated the frame which turned into an oil base that dripped in the contacts garage and damaged it. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised her to contact the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000 and the current mileage was approximately 90,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the it with a sprayed with a rust compound, however 3 months after the repair the contact stated that the compound would not dry. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current mileage was 30000 and the failure mileage was 29000.

The frame on my 2000 Toyota Tacoma has rusted through. I never got any info about a recall but there is one for my model. My mechanic told me the frame could break at any time.

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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. While driving at speeds of 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle stability control (vsc) warning light illuminated on the instrument panel immediately after stalling. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they advised him that rodents crawled into the vehicle and were chewing on the wires underneath the vehicle. The dealer also stated that he found a rodent "nest" in the engine compartment and that he should contact someone to take care of the pest problem. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.

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Rusty leaky diff problem the oil leaks constantly. I called the Toyota dealer and they said there is no recall and nothing they will do about it at this time.

The carpet is wearing off in my 2006 Toyota Tacoma, due to the manufacturing mat not being/designed in the right spot. It will cause a safety issue as the hole gets bigger. The carpet not has a hole and my hill can get stuck there as it gets bigger.

Had installed running boards on my newly purchased Tacoma 2010. Failure: it is installed too high as to manufacturer's instructions. Occurs every time entering or exiting the vehicle. It has created an unsafe situation that would lead to physical damage to me and the passenger. Has not received an answer from Toyota of America ( case file #0909136310) or the dealer. ( daytona Toyota).

2001 Toyota Tacoma frame structure is falling apart before its time. Even if they install a new frame it will cost to much money to replace parts to other components not under warranty. The truck would loose its value if the frame has to be replaced. Why are we letting Toyota get away with this?.

Mud flaps on all corners of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma are subject to breaking with normal use. This presents a hazard to surrounding motorists when they separate from the truck and go flying down the road. Typically, they tear partially before separating entirely which leaves them banging against the truck and scratching the paint. When the passenger side rear mud flap falls apart, it lays on the exhaust tailpipe, catches fire, and melts onto the side of the truck. Toyota corporate customer service and Toyota dealership are unresponsive.

I have a rust problem in the bed of my 2004 Toyota Tacoma and I have a 5 year warranty against manufacture defects that Toyota will not honor and this is clearly a defect.

The Toyota Tacoma (2008) is advertised for use to transport motorcycles. This is a central theme in their marketing program. The bed is turns out is made of "composite" (plastic). The tie down points are rails and cleats that come off or slide along the sides of the bed, not regular tie downs in the front corners, as in normal metal trucks. There is no metal in the bed to affix a tie down point to. This system is not strong enough to handle the weight or angle of motorcycles. Plus the angles required to tie down motorcycles force the cleats to bend and flex because they are only installed in plastic. It turns out the owner's manual for the 2008 has limitations on the cleats both in angle of tie downs and weight, both of which are exceeded in their ad photographs, leading one to believe it can be used for this purpose, and in what their dealers (or at least power Toyota in tempe arizona, and Toyota motor sales USA, inc is advertising). In fact, many have purchased the truck for this purpose and are danger of a failure of the system. Toyota has admitted it is insufficient to handle the weight, but continues to sell the vehicles for this purpose, as is shown in their ads. The dealer that I bought mine from withheld the owner's manual until after I took the truck home, and let me know I could come back for it. The specifications on the tie down limitations are not disclosed anywhere but in the owner's manual. The dealer also told me to use the truck in violation of the owner's manual when I met with them about the problem. This creates a dangerous situation in the event a motorcycle comes off the back of a truck and hurts/kills someone.

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2008 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck- I was wearing a pair of steel tip workboots when I was pulling into a parking space at a convenience store. I hit the brake but the brake pedal when actuated is closer to the floor than the top part of the gas pedal. With steel tip work boots being worn which are wider than street shoes I actuated the brake and gas pedal at the same time. The truck shot forward in the parking spot and hit a tubular pylon filled with concrete. This is the only thing that kept the vehicle from crashing into a person or building. Damage to vehicle has been estimated @ $ 1,170. 00.

This is in response to the new Toyota recall on the sienna Mini-vans spare tire. I own a 2002 Toyota Tacoma, in which the frame was recently replaced due to rust perforation in certain states. I am the original owner and back in 8/2007 I had a flat tire and had to change it. The spare tire resides under the vehicle and is secured by a cable. When I went to access the spare, I noticed the whole cable and the surrounding pieces were severely rusted and was very difficult to separate the tire from the cable. After hearing about the recall on the sienna for the spare tire getting rusty, and possibly falling loose while driving, I realized that my Tacoma, and possibly other vehicles that use this method, and are exposed to extreme climate conditions, could trigger a similar event.

Mud guards are breaking off for no reason, has to be poor design or defect.

On March 24th I drove to a neighboring town about 120 miles away in my new toyo Tacoma 4x4 2007. I did my shopping, and every time I exited the vehicle I would smell the odor of burnt rubber. I would then inspect my tires (exterior) and there did not appear to be any problems. I drove home that evening okay, but when I arrived at home, I again smelled the burnt rubber odor. The next day, I used the truck off road to get a bundle of firewood (under 15 pounds). But, on my way over I had a blow out on the front driver's side tire. We took off the tire and found that the tire had wear marks on the inside of the tire caused by protruding metal off of the a-frame. We changed the tire and put on the spare. I returned home, and became concerned. I took a look at the other passenger side tire and also noticed that there was also a protruding piece of metal also beginning to tear into the right tire. I called the dealership where I purchased my vehicle, and they advised me to get the truck into the shop to have their technicians take a look at the matter. I am a little concerned, being that I have no spare tire, and my nearest Toyota dealership is 120 miles away one way. But, all in all, I think the defect is in the a-frame, where a piece of metal was overlooked in being grinded down before complete assembly. This defect could have caused some major damage and injury, luckily, I usually drive under 60 mph. I hope more people that do purchase a 4x4 toyo Tacoma take a good look at their front suspension a-frame before purchase, so they themselves don't have a blow out. I plan on getting my truck to the toyo dealership as soon as possible.

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2007 Toyota Tacoma customer states that the glare off the rear sloping hood scoop was a safety hazard*.