1993 Toyota Pickup body problems

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · Body, Brakes · 220,000 miles · NC

I bought a 1993 4x4 toyota pickup used and discovered it is rusted worse than any other vehicle ive ever seen. The frame is rusted into in multiple places, the brake lines have rusted off and I've lost all brakes so I cant drive it at all now. It runs and goes great or well it did untill frame broke and brakes went out. Apparently 1993 frames are the worst frames to have according to everything ive seen online. What bothers me is I have a 1991 two wheel drive toyota truck just like it and it doesn't have any rust at all nowhere on frame or body. And both trucks are from the same area. The 4x4 thats literally a death trap only has 220000 miles on it which is nothing really. The only reason I even bought the truck is because toyota trucks are known to go 3,4,or sometimes 500000 miles with hardley any trouble. I would just love to b able to drive my truck again, thats all I want. There should definitely b a recall for extreme frame and body rust. It shouldn't b that rusty, it's literally the worst ive ever seen

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Body · 100,000 miles · KY

Frame rusted so that it breaks under jackup forces frame rails crush under unloaded vehicles weight

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Body · 99,000 miles · KS

While driving the truck it makes a really loud grinding/whining noise. Frame is broken right under the back of the cab and front of the bed from rust causing the drive line to break (grinding/whining noise). Was told by mechanic that it is unsafe to drive. I was scared to death driving back to my house from the shop and being female the last thing I want is for it to break in half and be stuck along the side of the road. A couple years ago I also had to have the fuel tank and fuel lines replaced because of it rusting out and causing fuel to leak out. Another safety issue. Both of these are safety issues that if I didn't find out could have turned out really badly by either fire, crash and both could have caused death. Why this year of truck isn't included in the 1995+ recall of the frame rusting is beyond me. Toyota knows it is happening now they just need to make it right.

Filed May 6, 2018 · Body · 114,000 miles · WV

Frame rail rusting through at spring mount. Open recall for 1995 and later but does not cover 1993/94 or older

Filed Jan 3, 2016 · Body, Steering · 189,000 miles · CA

The frame is completely rusted through. Corrosion is throughout the frame and the frame near the rear leaf spring mount has a 7 inch by 1 inch hole from rust which joins with a crack in the frame between the first hole and a second rust hole. Rust and corrosion is throughout the frame and suspension parts. I've never seen any frame this bad. Springs, a-arms, and all manner of suspension and body parts are corroded badly.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Body, Transmission · 164,635 miles · ME

Turn the wheel on my 1993 4x4started to back up heard a pop an lost my 4 wheel drive. So got out to look an the front frame broke, an my cv shaft pulled apart. I only have 164,635 miles wow come on toyota that's crazy.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Body · TN

Severe rust perforation occurring in frame of vehicle ( 1993 toyota pick-up) toyota customer service informed me nothing could be done for this year of vehicle.( complaint ref. No. [xxx] filed with toyota customer service on 1/21/10 ) ----program is in place for 1995 - 2005 trucks with same problem. Just wanted to inform the federal safety agency that earlier model trucks are experiencing the same issues. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 21, 2014 · Body · 191,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, a clunking sound would come from under the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was massive rust on the frame. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 191,000 and the current mileage was 195,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Body, Fuel system · 178,000 miles · MD

I was removing the gas tank due to a fuel leak and found that the frame had rusted heavily and entire sections of the frame box wall were gone. Toyota had a voluntary buyback program for 1995-2004 pickup trucks due to extreme frame rusting. I have never seen frame rust this bad. Toyota should be encouraged to extend the buyback program to 1993 models or recall the vehicles and repair them. Pictures are available.

Filed Sep 30, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 176,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 toyota pickup. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk sporadically and pull abnormally when applying the brakes. There was also rusting on the frame of the vehicle and the exterior head lights were abnormally dim. The dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 176,000.