The frame has rusted through right in front of the right rear spring mount. This vehicle was called back by toyota for poor corrosion protection of the frame. They sprayed the outside of the frame with and underscoring but did not treat the inside of the boxed sections of the frame.they did not protect the frame as they LED me to believe. They are refusing to correct their mistake. I took the truck back to them when they informed me of the problem to have them correct it, but they did not correct it. Merely covered it up. I'v e contacted both team toyota in langhorne pa and toyota USA. They have both ignored my issue. This frame issue is dangerous and they're left their customers drive unsafe trucks knowing t h e problem exists. They know of the problem , they created the problem and they are putting many lives in danger every day. These vehicles need to be repaired or the owners need to be properly compensated. It's all about their profits. They've put money and doing the right thing in front of lives like mine. Please ask toyota to correct this problem. Thanks for your time.
2001 Toyota Tacoma body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed that the rear passenger wheel was corroded and the subframe underneath the wheel was fractured. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the contact was unaware of what was being diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Frame is rusted through at rear leaf spring bracket happened prior to 2016 but just noticed when replacing exhaust and muffler
I took my tacoma to be serviced and when the technician started to lift it into the air, loud creaking was heard and movement of truck bed from truck cab. Technician immediately lowered vehicle and I was told the frame was rusted and truck may not be safe to drive. Had truck inspected at an auto body shop and was told frame was a complete loss due to rust and would need to be replaced. This year tacoma was not in the massive recall of rusted frames, but seems like with the number of complaints online, it should be. I'm just thankful that it was found before anything serious had occurred while driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. When the vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance, the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in a prior rust recall, but was unsure of the federal safety agency campaign number. At the time, the contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle had been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. Updated 06/21/17*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While inspecting underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the frame and transmission support were severely rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was corroded and the vehicle was unable to be driven. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new frame and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was being repaired, the technician noticed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired for the frame failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure the approximate failure mileage was 220,000. The VIN was not provided. Updated 03/29/17lj the consumer stated that he was not notified of the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Updated 9/15/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While receiving an oil change, the technician noticed a hole in the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
Frame rusted through. Took it to dealer in 2010 for inspection. Dealer reported no issues. Took it to dealer in 2017. Dealer would not put it on the lift for fear that it would break in half. Toyota assuming no responsibility inspire of the fact of the class action lawsuit for same. They indicated it was past the settlement date. I did bring in in within the deadline in 2010 and they claimed no problem. 7years later the truck has been rendered useless. I should mention that the after market trailer hitch has not rusted through and is in good working order. Hmmm? I think toyota is not being honest with their customers
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. After the dealer replaced the frames, the hose to the center support bearing mold did not match and caused the u-joint to be crooked. The contact attempted to install a new bearing, but it did not align with the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer the dealer stated that the bearing was fine. The contact stated that the failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 208,000. Updated 03/16/17*lj the consumer stated took truck in for frame warranty work, it was released 85 days later in a "repaired condition." the consumer stated ford made the replace bearing holes the wrong size.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the spare tire fell from under the vehicle. The contact stated that the frame was rusted badly. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
I am unsure when this had happened but the frame on my 2001 toyota tacoma is corroded and broken into 2 pieces in 2 different areas. The place where it is broken is not corroded but just broke. Would like to know if this truck is under a safety issue that toyota should be responsible for or if it is just an expensive paper weight.
I have a 2001 toyota tacoma and the frame is broken in two on the passenger side of the truck and rusted in two on the other side of the truck. The truck is very unsafe to drive and I am learning there was a recall on these trucks for faulty frames. I have also learned that they stopped the recall in 2012 before I owned the truck. How is this going to help me if I bought the truck after the recall is over but the issue just happened? I paid too much for this truck to only get to use it for a short amount of time before the frame fell apart. This is a recall that should never be discontinued, if I was not told of this problem by my mechanic something bad could have happened to my family while driving down the road. I am unsure how the frame broke but I was told about it after I took it to a mechanic to have the brakes worked on. The spot that is broken on the passenger side is not even rusty just broke like it was a weak frame. My mechanic informed me to not even drive it home so I had to have it towed home on a flatbed.
Last year, 2015, I received a recall notice from toyota concerning an issue with the spare tire hanger. I went to the toyota recall web page and typed in my VIN, two recalls were outstanding, the spare tire and the frame. I contacted toyota concerning the frame recall and was told that the frame recall had been closed. I informed the toyota rep that I never received a recall notice for a frame issue. She stated that the noticed had been sent and returned due to incorrect address. Toyota than resent the notice to the correct address based on 911 changing my address from 132 center st, to 338 center st. I than told the rep. That I do not understand how toyota could close out a recall which is a major safety issue and asked to speak to someone else. Long story short I was told the recall had ended and there was nothing toyota would do to correct the issue. Afterwards I crawled under my truck and looked at the frame and did not notice any rusted out areas. On monday november 7, 2016 as I was driving to work I lost the brakes. I was able to return home as the brake failure occurred at the end of the street I live on. I crawled under the truck to see if I could locate the damaged brake line. I found an area covered with brake fluid and determined the line had failed. While I was under the truck, I noticed the frame had rusted through just in front of the passenger side rear leaf spring. This is a definite safety issue which in my opinion could be a matter of life and death. I also noticed on the news this morning that toyota once again has made a multi billion settlement due to frame rust issues on their 2005 to 2010 toyota. I want toyota held responsible for not repairing and of replacing the damage they know exists on my truck!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact inspected the cab and noticed that the subframe was extremely corroded. In 2010, the dealer determined that the subframe showed no rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was informed that there would be no assistance in replacing the subframe. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
My son purchased this vehicle from a private sale. There was a recall on the vehicle for the frames. Frame was inspected in 2010 and an undercoating was applied-sealing in the existing rust on the frame. This existing rust has since gotten worse to the point where it is now unsafe and starting to break. We have contacted toyota but they refuse to do anything because the 15 year extension was up in july. We were unaware of this and now the truck my son has only driven for 7 months is now worthless and unsafe. Toyota did not properly address the safety issue of this frame back in 2010 and now refuses to fix their mistake. They feel that just because the 15 years is up that they are no longer responsible for the safety of the vehicles they put on the road. Please help me tell them that they are still responsible.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was rusted through and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the manufacturer's repair initiative from approximately 2012 was completed on the vehicle, but has now failed and rusted through. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 270,000.
My frame has rotted away leaving the rear end hanging on a frame disappearing!
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving at a slow speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank strap fractured due to excessive corrosion. The contact stated that the subframe that supported the rear suspension was also excessively corroded. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension); however, the repair failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,613.
We recently had our toyota tacoma 2001 brought to a mechanic to fix the alternator & change oil. We were informed that the frame of the body was so rusted it was not safe to drive & that due to the steel used in manufacturing the vehicle it had rusted easily from road salt used in cold climates. Apparently this is a common problem for this year & make of toyota however we were unaware of this. We contacted toyota & they said that any fix to the vehicle was expired. Apparently there is some sort of a review for the tire lift but due to the rust our local toyota dealer says it can not be fixed and there is nothing they can do. We realize this is an older vehicle but it does run well & it seems unfair to lose the use of our truck due to an issue that toyota has known about for many years. The rust to the vehicle frame is so extreme that it was described by our mechanic as looking like "swiss cheese" & that has been years in the making. We are grateful that the alternator went out or we would not have known how unsafe this vehicle is & that no accident occurred due to this condition. It seems wrong to purchase a vehicle & because poor materials were used have no option but to salvage it. I am writing you to see if there is an option that we are unaware of. Thank you for your time.
2001 toyota tacoma has severe rust all over the frame of truck. Holes so larger that you can pass a hand through. Toyota had a voluntary program but did not get literature etc. To the owners of the vehicles. They stated program was a 15 year warranty enhancement program and it was supposed to last from the original date of service on the vehicle for 15 years. They claim to have closed the program, but this was open to tacomas all the way through 2004. 15 years after 2004 is 2019. Why they would close the program before the stated 15 years was up is beyond me. I own 3 tacomas. The 1997 model is fine, but one 2001 model's frame looks like swiss cheese and is not drivable. The other 2001 model is very close to being not drivable. We are at a loss as to what to do and toyota isn't backing their word or product.
2001 toyota tacoma has severe rust all over the frame of truck. Holes so larger that you can pass a hand through. Toyota had a voluntary program but did not get literature etc. To the owners of the vehicles. They stated program was a 15 year warranty enhancement program and it was supposed to last from the original date of service on the vehicle for 15 years. They claim to have closed the program, but this was open to tacomas all the way through 2004. 15 years after 2004 is 2019. Why they would close the program before the stated 15 years was up is beyond me. I own 3 tacomas. The 1997 model is fine, but one 2001 model's frame looks like swiss cheese and is not drivable. The other 2001 model is very close to being not drivable. We are at a loss as to what to do and toyota isn't backing their word or product.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while replacing a flat tire, severe rust was noticed on the frame. The entire frame had perforations due to corot ion. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer in 2009 for an evaluation of the frame and was advised that there was nothing wrong and the corrosion resistant treatment was not needed. In july 2016, the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the diagnosis was that the vehicle had missed the warranty repair in 2012. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
I was just informed by my mechanic that my 1001 toyota tacoma was unsafe to drive. The frame at the point where the rear springs attach is completely rusted through and that the rear spring is likely to detach at any time. My toyota tacoma is ready to fold in half due to the extent of frame rust. The mechanic went on to say that the frame rusted from the inside out due to inadequate drain holes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair when it was advised by the mechanic the frame was severely rusted and had fractures in the center. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000. Updated 09/29/16*lj *js consumer stated she sent a letter and pictures same day as receiving vehicle owner's questionnaire. Updated 06/13/18
The entire frame is corroded and needs to be replaced. Hendrick toyota says the vehicle is safe to drive, but a local body shop says the integrity of the frame is 10-15%. Says it could break at anytime. I purchased in august 2015. The previous owners state they received no recall or notices from toyota on this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise in the cabin area. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bracket that held the cabin to the frame was corroded. The manufacturer stated that there was a customer satisfaction campaign for the frame rust failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair; however, the technician notified the contact that the campaign had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000. Updated 07/13/16
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