Tamara recall, my 2004 toyota tacoma 4 wheel drive chassis has broken on me twice sense I bought the truck from a used dealership, and the chassis is also cracked again on my back drivers side, when I bought the truck I wasn't told that the chassis was rusted and they had covered it up. I need to know if it's still under warranty to get it replaced or what I need to do, my odometer is showing only 118686 on it right now. I'm concerned if I were to be in a wreck that there would be a worse outcome verses the chassis not being rusted. When the chassis broke on the passenger side both times I was driving, the exhaust has broken off as well because of rust. Now the truck squeaks really bad and my spare tire is about to break off as well I believe. I would really appreciate it if I could get it fixed. I'm not sure how much of the chassis is rusted or how bad it us due to them covering it up. Both times the chassis has broken have been when on a city street I haven't done an insurance claim on it either, the second time it broke I was also braking the truck. I don't know the number of the recall. I bought the truck in march and all this happened in may and june and I'm afraid it's gonna happen again if it's not replaced and due to me making payments on it and it being my daily driver I don't know what else to due sense I cannot sale it. I didn't know about the recall until september, I seen something about it on facebook and just started looking into it to see if there was any possibility of getting it fixed or replaced. The bed has also been replaced before I bought it, but I'm not sure why. Thank you for reading this and I hope to hear something soon about my truck. Any kind of options available would be very helpful, because I do not trust this truck. It is very unsafe. I would not recommend anyone else to drive my truck because it is so untrustworthy. Thank you again.
2004 Toyota Tacoma body complaints
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2004 toyota tacoma, took truck in to be painted was informed that there are multiple baseball size holes in the frame and the leaf spring mounts are rusted and leaf springs are about to pop off. I have called toyota corp, and was told because truck was not sprayed they will not honor the frame. I recently acquired this vehicle and was not aware of the recall that had been issued on this truck. Toyota at this point is refusing to replace or repair the frame even though this truck originated and remained in a cold climate state for most of its existence. Please advise if there are any options available to have toyota honor this vehicle. Thank yo u
Frame rusting out even after having undercoat sprayed in previous recall, after looking online I have found numerous people with the same year and model having their frame replaced by toyota under a recall, but I have been told repeatedly that there is not recall and toyota will do nothing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact heard a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame above the rear tires was completed rusted and in a dangerous state. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or extended warranty coverage for the vehicle. The dealer (toyota of stamford, 909 e main st, stamford, ct 06902, (203) 348-3751) confirmed the manufacturer's statement and scheduled a diagnostic appointment. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Took truck in for inspection and the frame is deteriorating to the point the bed is becoming detached from the frame and separating from the cab. The suspension is coming loose from the mounts. This is not the only one the mechanic has seen with deterioration. These trucks are not safe to drive!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion pertaining to the frame, which affected the rack and pinion. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rack and pinion and the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.
2004 toyota tacoma xtracab. Consumer write with concern to vehicle not being covered under frame perforation warranty extension. *as
Takata recall frame is rusted
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the chassis frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to ira toyota of danvers (99 andover st, danvers, ma 01923, (978) 739-8300) where an anti-corrosion spray was applied to the frame. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
I have a 2004 toyota tacoma with severe corrosion underneath the frame. It is not safe and could crack at anytime. Especially where the leaf spring meets the frame, I can loose the rear end.
About two weeks ago ive taken my truck to price toyota in new castle de for a frame inspection. They told me that they were going to call the toyota manufacture about the frame recall issue but they never got back to me and just recently ive heard a knocking sound on the rear driver side and found a crack in the frame.
Frame needs to be replaced. Requested toyota replace frame within a ten years of mfg. Toyota said I was to late on the frame replacement recall . Truck body is like new. Truck only has 64000 miles on it. I misplaced frame replacement recall notice. Can you request / require toyota replace my frame ?
Very rusted frame
Bought a 2004 tacoma not knowing about the frame recall. The dealer I bought the vehicle from had puddied the frame to make it look solid. Now I've got an unsafe vehicle. Something that could kill people shouldn't expire.or toyota should buy it back since whoever owned it before never took care of the problem. There are probably hundreds of these on our streets today like this!
2004 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to dealership/corporate refusal to honor extended warranty for vehicle corrosion repairs. *ld
Drivers side door handle fell off, while stationary. I grabbed handle to open door like normal, and part of it crumbled im my hand and then fell to the ground. It could not be put back on due to excessive corrosion. This is a huge safty risk of someone getting trapped in the vehicle if something happened and the handle fell off at the most importuned time, it could easily cause fatalities. While searching for a replacemet part I met several others with this same problem. The fact that toyota is charging and exuberant about for the handle assembly's ($4251
While driving I heard an unusual noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Upon self inspection I discovered the fuel tank strap had broke. I noticed also that the fuel tank shield looked like swiss cheese from corrosion. I had a tie down strap that I was able to use to strap the shield and tank up with. I am in the process of looking to repair it. I feel since it is a safety issue toyota should fix it free of charge. A fuel tank strap should never fail like this.
My toyota tacoma frame broke due to rust. The leaf spring mounting bracket broke loose from the frame and he frame itself broke due to severe rust. The truck is now inoperable. There as a recall on some toyota frames, but apparently the recall only applies to "cold" states, not hawaii. Many of my friends have tacomas and they all have rust issues. I also have a 2010 tacoma with less than 6000 miles and I have already noticed that the frame is rusting by the leaf spring mounts.
9/8/2017, while working on my 2004 tacoma I found a 3 inch and a 1 inch rust holes in the frame near the left rear wheel. Near the right wheel I found a 1 inch hole. All it took was a tap with a hammer. How safe is that?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 10 MPH over a speed bump, the spare tire located on the trunk detached and rolled into the street. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (checkered flag toyota in virginia beach, virginia) where it was diagnosed that the failure occurred due to severe rust and corrosion on the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 263,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear frame failed. The contact stated that the rear frame and bed were severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was determined that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000.
I took my 2004 tacoma with <92,500 miles into the mechanic to get serviced yesterday. I asked him to check it over for a road trip we were planning this weekend. He called back and said it was unfit to drive because there was about 1 and 1/2 feet and 4 inches wide part of the frame is rusted out above the rear axle. I am trying to consult my case manager at toyota, but he conveniently called the wrong number this morning and has not returned my call yet.
'04 toyota tacoma. Frame recall did not apply, but was inspected for issue in 2010 and given a clean bill. Hear a rattle under my truck and have a look. Shock mount broken, frame rusted through and nearly cracked in half. Undriveable-safely. If the frame was good, and was inspected 7 years ago, the frame was obviously not good. More importantly, the inspection (in this case) was insufficient to determine an adequate service life on the frame. The inspections should be performed again and the procedure modified to reflect the goal of the inspection, which this inspection did not.
With 115,000 mikes the frame is rusted through in several spots. This is a problem with the model for many years and toyota refuses to fix it. My mechanic has advised me that it is unsafe to drive
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While having the brakes repaired on the vehicle, the independent mechanic stated that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected in 2011 for corrosion and passed the inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any open recalls. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000. ..updated 08/22/17 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 35 MPH over some bumps in the road, the contact heard a noise emerging from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stopped and noticed that parts of the subframe detached in the rear of the vehicle due to severe rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
We are the second owners of a 2004 tacoma, purchased 4 years ago. It currently has 104,000 miles on it. The underside is rusted out! We just got the list of things to fix this morning (rusty muffler and steering components needing replacement) and are devastated. My husband was told he could lose control of steering at any moment if we don't make the repairs of $4000+. The steering is very loose and not steady. I opened a case this morning, but fear because it's a 2004, they won't hold themselves accountable. Why would they design a truck that looks great on the outside, but becomes a rust bucket on the inside? Aren't they worried about the safety of their toyota drivers and others?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was at the dealer to have the catalytic converter system replaced, the mechanic observed that the frame had extensive corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in any open recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The vehicle exhibited shimmying while driving on streets and highways. When inspected by a mechanic, significant frame corrosion was identified. Mechanic stated that vehicle was unsafe to operate.
Letter from congressman tonko on behalf of constituent re 2004 toyota tacoma recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle could not be inspected due to frame rust. The consumer was not notified of all recalls. The last recall expired; therefore, the consumer was ineligible for assistance.
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