2002 toyota tacoma frame rot truck frame has rotted prematurely and toyota is being very difficult in getting information in the matter. Have refused provide a list of parts to be replaced etc.
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I am the owner of a 2002 toyota tacoma, which I have been informed by my local dealership, that there is a repurchase program available. Problem is, I had my truck at the shop on nov 11, 2008, nobody has got in touch with me, I was told by toyota I would hear something in 45 days. Finally got through to toyota, now, the repurchase program is not available as of december 2008. They are wanting to replace my entire frame. I have alot of safety issues with this being done, I feel this is entirely unacceptable. So, for the time being, I am driving what is considered an unsafe vehicle. Oh, one person says it is safe, the other says, it is drivable. I would appreciate any help possible with this issue. I have been told that this is a major issue with toyota, they need to make it right by the consumer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to inspect the mainframe underneath the vehicle. The frame was rusted from one end to the other. A toyota representative advised him to have the metal plates welded on the frame, including the spring hangers. The spring hangers were unsafe because they were also rusted. The contact stated that if anything is welded on rust, it will not work. The toyota representative stated that nothing else could be done to repair the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
I have a 2002 toyota tacoma with a rusted frame which failed, but the dealership wrote "ok to drive" on my slip. I originally brought my vehicle in for inspection at a private auto shop on 8/12/08 and they told me to go to a toyota dealership right away to get my frame inspected. I went and the dealership turned me away, I asked why and they indicated that I did not have a case number. I called toyota and they gave me a case number and closed the case the next day because my vehicle was outside the 95-00 recall yrs. I insisted that they have my vehicle inspected by toyota and on 9/12/08 the boston regional representative failed my frame. Prior to that irwin motors in laconia nh also inspected it and told me to keep bugging toyota because they will drag their feet. The dealership has indicated to me that this is a huge problem for 01through the 2004 year frames. Toyota indicates that they will negotiate a buy back with me but will not send any thing in writing, they will not give any time frame for resolving or even negotiating the buy-back. I have friends who are mechanics who indicate that toyota should recall from 2001 to 2004 as well since the same frames are being produced and used for these vehicle as used for the 1995-2000 vehicles. I have a newer toyota and they have indicated to me that they will repurchase my vehicle and based it on 100% kelly blue book only. I believe that if others have received a 150% buy-back that they should extend that offer to me as I have owned eight toyotas in the past ten years. I am disappointed in toyota. The longer period of time goes by, the less my vehicle will be worth if they are buying back at blue book prices. We have drove by many dealerships in our area, there are many 01-04s which have been bought back, but when talking to my case manager, she indicated that the there were only a few outside the recall years, I have to disagree as the dealership lots indicate otherwise. Can you help us owners out? Thank you
Rusted frame on 2002 toyota tacoma. Took it to halterman's toyota dealership in june 2006. Dealership said it does not warrant rust on frame. Was told to undercoat the vehicle. Vehicle was undercoated august 2006. Undercoating started to peel away january 2007. Now the frame looks as if it's starting to rust through. This is a concern to me because I had a 1999 toyota tacoma that had total rust perforation in frame january 2006. I sold it for a third of it's kelly blue book retail value in march 2006 before toyota implemented their buyback program in march 2008 for 1995-2000 tacomas displaying rust perforation. I now see the same situation happening all over again and toyota will not take any responsibility. I am beginning to become afraid to drive my vehicle in fear of the frame breaking from underneath me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. While the contact was examining his vehicle, he noticed rust holes in the bottom of the frame and on the gas tank shield. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current mileage was 37,000 and failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 10/03/08 *bf updated 10/06/08.
I bought my 2002 tacoma v6 4x4 double cab from a toyota dealership used in march of 2006. One thing I noticed is that the frame of the truck had excessive exterior rust build up. I used to be an automotive technician, and have always known that almost any toyota pickup truck has frame rust problems. It has been a well know fact for years and years. Why did toyota wait so long to post a recall on this problem. Shortly after buying my 2002 I looked at a older I believe 1995 toyota pick-up that I saw for sale one day. I was looking the truck over and found that the frame was rotted through on the drivers side just before the front spring shack on the rear of the truck. It had a hole in the frame about 2 1/2 inches wide, and where there was frame left you could put your finger through it with little pressure. I decided it wasn't anything I wanted to deal with. Now I heard about the recall for the first generation tacoma's 95-00 on the frames rotting out just like the one I looked at. So seeing that my 2002 tacoma was showing premature frame rust, I decided to inspect it closer. I found that not only was the frame rusting and flaking on the outside, it was also rusting on the inside as well. I also found that the welds on the frame for the spring hangers looked very poorly welded and rusty too. I believe that toyota should include the 2000 and newer tacoma's in their frame rot recall as well. Does any one know if they changed the quality of the metal used in the frames on the newer tacoma's or the design? How do they justify that the newer tacoma's don't have this problem? Because they are too new to have rotted to that point yet? Think about it, why else would they have waited so many years to post a recall on a truck that is at the least 8 years old? They obviously knew there was a problem. I know I am not the only one who owns a 2nd generation tacoma with this problem.
In april of 2008 I noticed that the frame of my 2002 toyota tacoma pickup truck had an unusually high amount of surface rust showing on the frame. Upon closer inspection I discovered that in at least one location there is holes in the frame were it has rotted through. I have also inspected the interior of the frame members and have discovered large amounts of rusted metal that has fallen of the inside of the frame. It is obvious that the frame of this 6 year old vehicle with 71,000 miles on it is rotting from the inside and the outside. I am concerned that this is indeed a serious safety issue.
I am the owner of a 2002 toyota tacoma truck. The vehicle has 53k miles on it and has excessive rust throughout the frame. The frame while not completely rusted through, has severe buildup around welds and joints. Toyota is recalling 1995-2000 tacoma trucks for this exact problem, but 2001-2004 models are excluded. This is a serious problem and should be included in toyota's current campaign.
Excessive amount of rust on frame of 2002 toyota tacoma pick-up. Frame shows extensive corrosion from inside working it's way out. I am very concerned that the life of this vehicle will be drastically reduced due to this issue. I understand that toyota is investigating this problem for years 95 through 2000. What about years newer than 2000 that are experiencing the same problem????
2002 toyota tacoma has premature frame deterioration on frame side rails and rear. Rear frame is so bad that the rust is causing the bumberto lift up in the middle by about 1-2inches. Owner keeps truck washed and waxed even through winter months. Have not yet looked to get rear problem repaired.
I was getting into my truck and noticed that one of the screws that hold the door striker plate had backed out at least half the length of the bolt and the other one was loose. The door never rattled with it being loose. I was able to tighten the bolt. I checked all of the other doors and found they were loose, but not as bad as the driver's door.
Dt*: the contact stated while stepping onto the tailgate, the support cables fractured simultaneously without warning. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer for inspection. Updated 5/10/2006 -
Purchased this vehicle as certified pre-owned vehicle. Massive leaks rendered back of drivers side crew cab flooded. Reversed drain plug previously installed up side down, then siliconed oem roof rack and leak slowed. Toyota is replacing rear door seal. Was not notified oem roof rack negated warranty. Cpv shouldn't leak.
Motor mount bracket broke on 2002 toyota tacoma 4x4 extra cab. Purchased vehicle used from royal toyota in bloomington, indiana on jan. 25, 2006, along with an extended warranty (36,000/36 month). Have driven it less than 3,000 miles - mostly highway. Discovered oil leak under the front. Fortunately, took it to a performance toyota in fairfield, ohio before the motor fell out. The bracket is not covered by the warranty. This vehicle was purchased as a certified inspected used toyota vehicle. The bracket broke for no apparent reason.
My 2002 tacoma vibrates at high speeds and when stopping. I've had the brakes fixed 5 times now and it's still not right. My transmission clunks when I stop and start, shutters when coming to a stop, and shifts hard. Sometimes the transmission clunks after I've already started moving. The problems started about a year ago. I've recently been to two dealerships before the warranty expired and nothing was done. One toyota technician said it was my brakes, yeah right, the other wouldn't even take it for a test drive. I think the problem is caused by my transmission sliding back and forth, which I don't think it's supposed to do. Whenever I stomp on the gas to pass someone it shifts into the wrong gear and the engine red lines. My dash squeaks, so I have to wedge my wallet in between the windshield and dash to stop it. My driver's side door doesn't shut flush with the body. Last but not least, I had to replace my oxygen sensor. I would like to sell my truck, but can't with all the problems. This was my first toyota and will probably be my last.
Truck dash has rattled since shortly after we bought the truck. Never has been fixed correctly. Also, the cruise control doesn't keep you at consistent speed at all on mountains/hills. If you want to go 55, it will put you up over 60 very quickly and then gradually drop you down to around 55.
For the last year I have brought truck back to sf toyota dealership for transmission problems , suspension problems rattling dash board, squeaking sounds from seat and front bushings. All these problems still have not been fixed. After 15 visits to dealership, sf toyota left scratches on body and lost mud flap. Body now tilted after service.
While driving 35 MPH hood flew open and cracked the windshield. Due to no visibility through the windshield. Vehicle hit the rear of another vehicle. Windshield was replaced on 7/10/2003.
Water is entering the vehicle around the support handle on the driver side of the vehicle. Vehicle was purchased one year ago. Problem became evident this past fall and when brought to the dealership this february they refused to repair under the corrosion warranty. Vehicle is over the standard warranty mileage.
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