The frame is rusting out. Toyota knew they had a manufacturing defect and offered an extended warranty. Their notification campaign did not reach us in time. Toyota will not honor their extended warranty. The vehicle is unsafe to drive.
2000 Toyota Tacoma body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the mechanic noticed that the undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. As a result, the mechanism that held the spare tire under the vehicle could no longer hold the spare tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 104,000. The VIN was not provided.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance where it was informed that the rear frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,340. Ma 08/14/15 updated 10/26/2017
Vehicle parked in driveway and drunk driver hit 2 vehicles, totaled one & 99% on toyota. After repairs, repairman made statement that we had rust on underside and we have been trying to find out more about the problem and how to fix it. Just this month a friend told us about the recalls and how to find out more. We found the recall and was given a case manager and told that it was a warranty and it expired and the next day the article on the recall was no longer on the internet.
Took truck to mechanic. Vehicle has 240,000+ miles. Frame is rusted out and all associated parts, I.e. Brake cables etc. And unsafe to drive. Truck is in california, subject to ocean air/salt. California not one of states under frame recall/replace for rust. Many toyota forums with complaints from other similar owners in "non-recall" states with excessive frame rust. Mechanic showed me a 1993 ford pick up with nearly no rust on frame. Toyota should apply the recall conditions to all states, not just those that use salt on roads. I am 3rd owner and never received any recall notice. For safety, toyota should have notified all owners, whether vehicle subject to recall or not.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the technician discovered that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000. ,,updated 01/06/15 *bf updated 9/7/2017
Frame is rusted through leaf spring went inside the frame rails.
Heard rattling sound from under pickup. Checked and saw corrosion of frame. Brought to mechanic who said truck is unsafe to drive, total frame corroded by rust, total frame rotted out.
Had a recall in the past for frame rot. Was told that it may still apply.
The frame has excessive rust. The current recall on toyota frames for the 2001 models needs to be extended to 2000.
Broken driver side rear leaf spring. Inspecting underbody to assess parts list and found the vehicle frame rusted through in a 2 -3 foot span from just aft of the driver seat to the rear leaf spring bracket. Heavy flakes and pieces of rust breaking off and frame almost rusted away near the leaf spring bracket that has cracked and near falling off.
I purchased my tacoma new in 2001 and recently I heard of a recall concerning the frame of the vehicle, so I took my truck to glenn toyota in frankfort ky. I was told that the frame was bad after they checked the frame by hitting it with a hammer and putting a hole in the frame. I was told they would buy back my truck for 1.5 times the blue book value. We done some paper work when they realized my truck was a 2001 instead of a 2000. I was then told they would neither buy back my vehicle nor fix my truck they put a hole in. I filed a complaint with toyota and I was told they did not have to fix or buy back my truck because it was a ?voluntary recall?. This allowed them to no longer honor any part of this recall which includes not fixing nor buying back the trucks with frame problems that are newer then 2000. I was also told I had waited too long from the time the recall was first issued. I was in the military during the issuing of this recall. During my military obligation I spent a year in afghanistan and a year in iraq. Clearly I was not in a position to hear of the recall nor bring my vehicle into a dealership. Not only is this business practice not fair (doing one thing for one customer and not offering the same deal to the next), but toyota clearly knows there is unsafe vehicles on the road and does not want to fix their mistake. Toyota has made the decision that if the vehicles from the years ranging 1996-2000 failed the same test that my vehicle failed it was unsafe and should be bought back. I know that this must be a safety concern or toyota would no longer test the vehicles from 1996-2000 still. I am very disappointed how toyota has handled this situation, especially since I work for toyota motor manufacturing of kentucky (tmmk), and I feel toyota should be held accountable for the vehicles they are selling.
My 2000 toyota tacoma has "extensive" rust damage to its frame and suspension system. This truck was purchased in kansas and has since moved with me down to georgia. I noticed on the web that the rust on the frame of the truck is a common concern/defect from toyota. I am inquiring to see if there is a recall on this and how I should go about trying to get this fixed. The engine and all of the vital components work fine, it seems a shame to get rid of a vehicle that is still in good working condition, other than the rust problem that is.
Hit a bump and vehicle lost suspension control. Hit ditch and flipped. Airbag didn't deploy.
Right front wheel collapsed and vehicle fell to the ground. Mechanic initially stated this could be repaired, but once he inspected the underside of vehicle he indicated that the frame was too rusted and the vehicle was no longer usable or repairable.
I have a 2000 toyota tacoma and have been affected by a recall. The recall is for excessive frame rust. I would like to know what my options are. Can I press for a repair and refuse a buy back? I called the dealer from my cell phone approx a year and a half ago and they stated no recall existed for the 2000 toyota tacoma. The issue is similar to the federal safety agency reference number: 10379995 while the vehicle was at the dealer to have a corrosion resistance product applied to the frame the technicians notice the frame was rusted.
Frame rust perforation per toyota 1995 through 2000 toyota frame rust corrosion perforation warranty enhancement (customer support program) was conducted on my truck last year (september 2010). The local toyota dealership inspected and said it was ok. Today they conducted another frame inspection and said the frame was perforated and would not pass the safety inspection. I asked to see a digital photograph of the frame damage and was told none were available. No offer was made to put the truck on the lift for me to see for myself. I drove home very carefully, pulled the truck in the garage and had a look, does not look safe to me. Appears the left front rear axle leaf spring mount / chassis frame could fail causing the axle to separate from the vehicle. Perhaps this is more serious than a "customer support program"!
Last summer, 2009, noticed that my brakes, which were only a year old, seemed to not be operating efficiently. Upon inspection of the vehicle I discovered gear oil had been coming out of the rear axle, spraying all over the passenger side brakes and tire. I had to replace the rear axel seal and ruined brake shoes. Bought the vehicle toyota certified used in december of 2003. Recently in 2010 I noticed that my frame appeared as though it had a lot of dirt on it, so I tried to spray it off with a high powered washer, it turned out to b rust not dirt. I recently moved to california and I am still settling in, when I hear a loud banging sound coming from somewhere under my truck. I wondered if it had anything to do with the rust so I typed in rust and toyota on google and discovered a customer warranty program issued by toyota on 1995-2000 model tacomas for rust perforation. I was never notified and my car is still registered in one of the applicable states, pennsylvania. I contacted customer service and took the car to be inspected, the dealer said my car passed rust perforation test but could not locate noise. I was shocked as the noise is unmistakable. After leaving the dealer I took the car to a friend who knows a little more about vehicles then me, we crawled under the truck and he was able to point out a broken leaf spring that appeared to be rusted and grinding heavily into my passenger side shock. The dealer let me drive off their lot with my truck like that and the leaf spring is attached to the frame which they claimed to have inspected! Not only this but the tech also checked off suspension as green! This is extremely dangerous, what if the broken leaf spring had swung in the other direction and jabbed into my tire? Toyota is not offering to fix the problem under the warranty despite the fact this broken leaf spring issue is well documented across the nation.
Letter from senator kerry on behalf of constituent re his concerns with extreme rust in the frame of his 2000 toyota tacoma truck *tgw the frame was compromised due to the severity of the rust.
2000 toyota tacoma frame rust - I have owned this truck for ten years always getting my service done at darcars here in frederick, md. I decided to take my truck to a new mechanic and to what I have found my frame is rusted. Not only rusted but falling apart, I was told that my truck was a safety hazard to drive and that I should not be driving it because it could fall apart at just hitting a pot hole. The corrosion was that terrible. I immediately contacted darcars in frederick, md and was told to bring it in tomorrow. Did they not hear my say that it was a potential life threatening death trap to drive. Unhappy with my response I went to darcars immediately after picking my truck up from my new mechanic. I left my truck at darcars and had to go rent a car on my own until they look at my truck tomorrow hopefully sometime before noon. Here now I have had to pay 267.00 out of my account to get a rental car. Until tomorrow I have no answers. Why do I feel like I have been punished for something that they are in the wrong for. I love my truck. Had it for years and darcars could not see after servicing my vehicle for 10 years that my frame was nearly nothing but rusted metal with holes in it. They sure did find other things wrong with my truck that needed to be fixed. A true mechanic, a person you trust to make your car safe to drive let me drive a vehicle around that could have potentially killed me and the life of my daughter of 11. How sad are these people? I am very dissatisfied with the service I have received from toyota and the communication concerning my vehicle. The are not concerned for anyone's safety. So I am left with no vehicle, one that I just paid off and now I have nothing. Maybe that is ok for some but for me it is totally unacceptable.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine inspection and they stated that the frame was mildly rusted. Two years later, he took the vehicle to another dealer and they stated that there was excessive rust on a portion of the frame. The vehicle is unable to be repaired. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 150,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed excessive rust on the frame and called the dealer. The technician stated that they would not repurchase the vehicle because it was classified as a level three rusting hazard. They would not repurchase the vehicle until it reached a level four, which meant that the frame was rusted to the point that the vehicle was non-repairable. Symptoms of level four are holes or fractures within the frame. The manufacturer would not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 140,000.
In 2006, the gas pedal broke away from the firewall in our 2000 toyota tacoma. The dealership claimed there was nothing they could do, with no referrals. We took it to our mechanic who welded on a metal plate to attach the gas pedal. In 2008, we received a letter from toyota corp. Extending the warranty for rust and corrosion on the frames of toyota tacomas years 1995 through 2000, with a buy back program. Repairs were to be done to get the smog done, but our mechanic stated that the damage from corrosion and cracking were too dangerous for us to drive it, that the throttle will break next. He claimed the reason was the metal was not tempered right at the manufacturer when the truck was built. We took it back to the toyota dealership, who told us that they saw the cracking and damage, and never had seen something like that before, it did not fall within the warranty guidelines. They only said they could offer us a 'deal" for another vehicle, which we refused. Our mechanic claims that the undercarriage in the front will not withstand a collision. Incidentally, the gas pedal broke away while I was driving on the freeway! *tr updated 01/21/09.
I'm the owner of a 2000 toyota tacoma. Toyota has made a recall on rusted frames on years 95-2000. My truck has a repaired title which they say voids the warranty. The truck had no frame damage what so ever and was not rolled over, only cosmetic damage. I have pictures and documents showing what was repaired. I have a wife and two children that I don't want in the vehicle when it decides to break in half. There should be some exception if evidence is provided that the damage was light or had nothing to do with frame.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact heard about an issue with the frames on the 1995-2000 toyota tacomas. He consulted the manufacturer and dealer and they confirmed the 150% buyback option, but would not confirm the process. He asked the dealer if the frame could be replaced and was informed that it could not. The contact was convinced that the frame could be replaced and wanted to have it done instead of trading in the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the frame was "soft" and not structurally sound. The current and failure mileages were 66,276.
Toyota released a service bulletin for 1995-2000 model year tacomas due to frame rot. I've have spoken to many people who have had their tacomas bought back by toyota to avoid potential safety risks. Toyota has refused to repurchase my vehicle because it has a salvage title. I fear rsk of fire should I be hit in the rear and my frame fails due to a manufacturing problem, having nothing to due with the salvage title.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notice from toyota informing him that the frame of the vehicle had excessive rust. The notice also informed the consumers that if they inspect the vehicle and notice excessive rust, the manufacturer would reimburse them for financial loss and possibly exchange the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and it failed. A representative from toyota stated that although the vehicle was experiencing an identical failure, they would not assume any financial liability because the title was salvaged. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,000. Updated 06/02/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for maintenance. The dealer showed the contact a small hole in the frame of the vehicle, located in front of the rear passenger side tire. She was informed that the 1995-2000 tacoma's had undercoating failures. The dealer stated that they would call her and kept the vehicle from march 21-28, 2008; however, the contact never received a call. She retrieved her vehicle and returned the loaner that was provided on march 28, 2008. The current mileage was 136,205 and failure mileage was 136,204.
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