2001 Toyota Tacoma body problems

Filed Sep 27, 2024 · Body · NE

We purchased a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner from a used car lot in Omaha NE. We have had it for 3 months and recently had a mechanic look over the vehicle for repairs. The mechanic indicated the frame is rusted through and the truck is unsafe to drive. The mechanic indicated that there was a recall on the frames possibly, so we followed up with Toyota. Toyota told me that there is no frame recall, but instead they did a "Customer Support Program" in relation to the frame, but it had expired. Toyota told us there is nothing they can do for us. My concern is that Toyota has a known issue, a safety issue, concerning their vehicles but will not rectify it. I would like Toyota to be held liable for their substandard product, no matter how long it has been. A quick Google search about Toyota and recalls is that they are not good at reporting them to you, or their service centers are not good at making sure all recalls are taken care of, and I feel that this is something that needs to be investigated - and in my case, rectified.

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Body · 100,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under recall for corrosion underneath the vehicle. The contact became aware that there was corrosion underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and rust protection was sprayed on the corrosion but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was 100,000. The vehicle was taken back to Toyota for service, which was outside the extended warranty and the tech was shown the gaping holes in the frame that had rusted through and at that point the contact was told the extended warranty had expired so they couldn't do anything. The frame has now rusted so bad that Toyota has deemed it unsafe as of 2 months ago when the tech looked at it so the contact reached out to Toyota corporate recall department but they refused to do anything about it as well.

Filed Jul 29, 2022 · Body, Suspension · MD

The complete chassis frame under the vehicle, contains a lot of rust and holes due to corrosion. Some years ago, a Toyota dealership asked me to bring the vehicle in to one of their dealerships, where an undercoating was painted on the frame surface. However, the coating is worn away and the rust is visible again and this time there are even more deterioration.

Filed Feb 25, 2021 · Body, Steering · IL

I see that my frame is cracking. So I looked it up. And found multiple recalls on the tuck. I noticed that I have a very sloppy steering wheel. It said that was a recall too. I'm don't no if previous owner had anything recalled.

Filed Feb 14, 2021 · Body, Seat belts · CO

My frame is completely rusted and all the capomintes are also. I cant change anything put because of it. My leaf springs are shot where they are mounted to the frame. Is weaking which is moving my back axle off balance. My front ailment is completely off. I and dreak anything lose to fix the issue's. It feels like they completely forgot to spray my frame on my truck

Filed Jan 26, 2021 · Body, Suspension · 146,000 miles · NY

I brought my 2001 toyota tacoma for an inspection in january 2020 and discovered the frame was rotted and it is unsafe to drive. I contacted empire toyota service and was told that the campaign to fix this issue expired several years ago and I would have to pay to have this fixed. I was never notified of this campaign nor was my husband who was the previous owner. I have discovered that many other tacoma owners are in the same predicament. This is an expensive fix that I cannot afford. Toyota needs to step up and make this a recall to be fixed regardless of timeframe.

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 75,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle's subframe felt loose underneath. The contact noticed rust and corrosion underneath the wheel well and on the subframe of the vehicle. Riverhead toyota (1655 route 58 (old country road), riverhead, ny 11901 (631) 727-7722) inspected the vehicle and stated the vehicle was not safe to be driven and that the subframe needed to be replaced. The contact was informed of a special program to the replace the subframe back in 01/2016 which expired. The contact had not received the notification. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer provided the contact with a case number and promised a callback. The vehicle was still unrepaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 256,000 miles · MD

I'm writing you because I had my 2001 tacoma inspected for the frame rust recall in 2010. At that time I was told that my truck would be sprayed with an inhibitor to prevent rust. The vehicle frame has since rusted and is unsafe to drive. The spray inhibitor obviously did not work or was applied incorrectly. The vehicle started showing these signs while drivinh.

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 175,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle severely rusted. The contact stated that the subframe rusted through at the shock absorbers. The vehicle was taken to prime toyota - boston (1605 vfw pkwy, west roxbury, ma 02132), and was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.*dt *bf *tr the consumer provided photos.

Filed May 7, 2020 · Body, Suspension · NC

Took truck for inspection, wouldn't pass because frame is rusted through and right rear shock absorber is unattached because of frame. Mechanic says driving it is unsafe. Toyota had recall I was unaware of for rusted frames, when contacted them they said they could do nothing.