Frame corrosion safety recall oct 24 2011. Dealership applied corrosion treatment that did not solve the problem. Passenger side rear frame corrosion has caused shock mount to break off causing vehicle instability. Other section of frame also compromised by corrosion in spite of dealership ok.
2000 Toyota Tacoma body complaints
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The whole frame is rotting out with perforation of the metal, it's falling apart. I'm able to poke holes in the frame with my finger and the rust goes along the whole weld line down the frame on the underside as well as holes throughout the sides of the frame.
2000 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle rust problems. *smd
2000 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to toyotas rust recall. *ld consumer sent additional correspondence.
My tacoma was brought to toyotaworld newark in nov. 2011 for a rust problem and they coated the frame with corrosion preventive compound and promised that the coating would fix the problem. In nov. 2015 it was brought in again because rust was present. Dealership would not do anything because it was out of warranty by 3 months (toyota knew my VIN, yet did not notify) toyota never recalled 1995-2004 tacomas even though they bought back and conducted frame repairs on some vehicles through those years. I bought this vehicle in may 2017. There was some rust but it didn't look like it was that bad. Last week I notiiced 2 cracks in the frame, one on the left frame and one on the right frame. I took it to shore toyota in nj and they said it was under warranty (because work was done in 2011 and the 15 year warranty applied from the time rust was an issue) and they would call me about a rental car the next day. When they didn't call, I called them and they said it wasn't under warranty. I asked if they would give me an estimate and I wanted to have my tacoma fixed there. They never called back. Again I called to follow up. Larry, the service manager, said that it was inspected, they wouldn't fix it, and it was unsafe to drive. I wrote on their service invoice that 'shore toyota refused to do work on frame when I offered to pay out-of-pocket.' when I asked for a photocopy of the invoice, they refused. Complained to toyota customer service case#1803132713. Supervisor did not return my call.bottom line: I've been driving in a vehicle that could have resulted in the death of me and my loved ones. Toyota knows that the frames of their 1994-2004 vehicles (800,000 of them) are defective. Yet, toyota has never recalled these vehicles. They should be repaired, bought back, or replaced by toyota. How many individuals will have to be injured or die because this problem is not addressed?
My toyota tacoma was on a lift, and extensive rusting of the frame was noticed, including two holes (one passenger side, one driver side) anterior to the rear wheels. I stopped by the toyota dealership and they gave me the number of toyota customer care. Toyota customer care told me their was a recall that ended in 2011. When I told them I never received a recall notice and that I was the original owner living at the same address for almost 30 years, I was told the sometimes they notify the department of motor vehicles! To me at least, this is "passing the buck," shirking their responsibility. I was given a case number, and I emailed the ceo of toyota north america. I have not as yet heard a response, as it is the christmas and new year holidays. I plan to pursue this with my attorney. There should be not "statute of limitations" on safety.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While stationary, the undercarriage of the vehicle became severely rusted and corroded. An independent mechanic noticed holes in the frame and stated that the vehicle was not drivable due to the rear axle becoming loose enough to potentially fracture. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with case number: 1710310166. The manufacturer stated that the federal safety agency campaign had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
The frame is rusted to the point it is unsafe to drive 140,000 miles on vehicle
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed that the entire frame of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑331‑4331 and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 118,124.
My frame is rusted really bad and my front motor mont is rusted away
Frame rust recall. I was never notified of the recall for this vehicle. I talked with the customer service at the corporate office in california and it was confirmed that I never received any notice to my address. The upper level management denied my right to have the truck fixed. I have spent 1400.00 dollars to fix and keep the truck on the road safely. The recall ended early without notice. I have receipts from my dealership of the repair. It was brought to my attention when routine maintenance was being performed. That started my inquiry with toyota.
This truck was check out at a toyota dealer in 2014 or 2013 I do not recall the date but they said the frame and suspension is ok but as of 6-2017. They frame is very rusted and I am afraid to drive this vehicle any more . And I am afraid to sell this to any body for safety issues ,
2000 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to popping noises- discovers leaf spring /frame corrosion. *smd the consumer stated the frame on the vehicle was rusted. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. Updated 05/05/2017
Frame is rusting through. Despite toyota deeming it unaffected, and applying a coat of undercoating to it for free, it is now rusted through.
Toyota voluntarily offered to replace structural frames that prematurely rusted. I was never notified of the recall and my frame is so badly full of hoes that driving it is dangerous especially with a load. I must continue to drive my truck and must suffer the risk of an accident. I've reached out to two dealers and toyota and all have refused to help me. When the accident does occur I'm sure toyota will regret not talking to me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. When the vehicle was taken in for an oil change, the dealer noticed that the passenger side frame was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,740.
On 12/05 I noticed something hanging from underneath my 2000 toyota tacoma pick up truck. When I got down to pull it out, I realized it was rust from my frame, that has completely rusted through. I called toyota consumer services, spoke to a gentleman who was very rude, telling me that I had missed the warranty extension time limit and because I didn't register my new address with them, they wouldn't do anything. First, the truck was paid for when I moved. Second, it is up to them to notify me and this can be done via the registry of motor vehicles, as has been done in the past with another of our paid for vehicles. Third, I never received a notice that stated my warranty was extended do to rusted frames for 1995-2004 tacoma's. Toyota recalled over 700,000 trucks, so clearly they are aware of the issue. There are hundreds of complaints on line and videos on youtube about this.this truck in in great shape and I planned on using it for at least another 100k miles. It has been maintained well and rides great. This is the 11th and last toyota, I have owned. I am appalled and amazed that toyota will not take care of this safety issue because of the age of a vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact observed a brown piece of metal hanging underneath the vehicle. When the contact looked under the vehicle, he noticed that the entire frame bed was rusted out without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall had expired. The contact stated that he did not receive a recall notice. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 175,000.
I when for oil change on my truck, upon lifting the car I was told by the mechanic that the frame is very rusted and has wholes on it and it will be a safety hazard to drive it like that and that there is a potential that the frame could break while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was corroded and fractured. The contact stated that the corrosion was on the rear leaf springs of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 250,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for scheduled maintenance and noticed a hole in the frame at the rear shock mount area. There were also numerous severely rusted spots throughout the entire frame. The independent mechanic forewarned the contact for approximately three years of a possible failure with the rust on the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 10/07/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While driving various speeds, the leaf spring fractured in half. In addition, the frame was rusted out. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
I took my vehicle in for a recall concerning the frame rusting through and breaking in 2011. The dealership decided to spray the frame with undercoating rather than fix the problem or reimburse me for my vehicle. Know the frame has completely broken on the drivers side and is no longer safe to drive. After looking at the damage it is clear that the dealer simply sprayed over the rusting frame to cover up the damage rather than fix it. I drove this vehicle for several years not knowing the danger that I was putting myself and family in. Know my vehicle is unsafe to drive and toyota is offering to give me a meager $1,000 towards a new vehicle. This is nonsense considering they knew the issues with this vehicle and did not fix it properly when they should have. I don't have several thousand dollars to put into a new vehicle when this vehicle should have lasted several more years. I have pictures that show I take great care of my vehicles (outside/inside look new) and the only issue is due to the manufacturers negligence. I feel that toyota should take responsibility for their fault and fix my vehicle. I'm not looking for a handout but want them to do the right thing. Toyota should fix this issue as it is no fault of my own.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. After the vehicle was taken to be serviced for routine maintenance, the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted and deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under a toyota safety campaign for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 07/19/16*lj consumer stated the frame perforation treatment was done on 6/22/11 at crown motors. While consumer was getting and oil change on 8/20/14 at valvoline oil the service man informed the consumer that the truck had a significant amount of rust on the frame and notice rust peeling off the truck. On 6/24/16. Consumer had the truck grease and oiled at the local repair garage, the owner told the consumer truck was not safe to drive. Repair shop owner called crown motors and the main office of toyota and both said they wouldn't be willing to do anything about it. Updated 6/19/18
The frame on my 2000 tacoma 4x4 corroded and the right side leaf spring holding the the rear axle on is shifted moving the whole axle several inches backwards on the right side, on the verge of detaching completely. My beloved tacoma is undriveable, and craigslist in kansas city won't let me sell it since it's a safety hazard, even though I fully disclose everything wrong with the frame, and include excellent photographs. Some people may want to restore the frame and have the means to do so. I contacted toyota u.s.a. And was told I'm to late for recall: july of 2015 was my deadline, 15 years from the day it was purchased by someone, allowing unlimited miles, and unlimited owners. Toyota should allow a recall of all of there defective products at anytime! The tacoma only has 206,000 miles on it, mechanically is excellent, aesthetically, being a metallic earth green, is, I hate to say the word now, beautiful. I'm very fortunate a serious motor vehicle accident didn't occur with my toyota tacoma, before the defective corroded frame was discovered at my mechanics shop during yearly inspection.
I purchased my 2000 toyota tacoma in 2000. In 2008 I received a recall noticed from toyota in reference to a frame issue. I took the truck to toyota and the service tech advised me that the truck was fine. In april 2016, I noticed that my rear leaf spring was no longer connected to the frame because the frame has rotted. My local dealership could not help me and advised me to contact toyota. I made a claim with toyota and they advised me that I am past the 15 year warranty with the frame. I believe I should have received a new frame back in 2008 when the recall was active.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While driving 10 MPH, the leaf spring on the rear driver side fractured and separated from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear subframe of the vehicle was extremely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and inspected. The contact was informed that due to the severe corrosion, the vehicle was not repairable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
Do to an error by toyota, the frame on my very well mantained tacoma is almost unsafe to drive do to the the corrosion on the frame, maybe one more year.my truck has only 80,000 miles,no suface rust,engine runs great.I know I'm not alone why is toyota alowed to get away with this? There are owners all over who toyota refuses to help,and make things right.trucks are breaking in half help!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing a tire change, it was observed by the dealer that the rear subframe of the vehicle was severely rusted. The dealer stated that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 137,524.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was premature rust and corrosion on the front and rear frames of the vehicle. The frames fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to provide a permanent remedy. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 03/11/16*lj
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