Frame rust recall.
2005 Toyota Tacoma body complaints
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Due to a faulty paint or manufacturing process my vehicle is experiencing excessive paint chipping, not caused by external forces. The manufacturer's local dealer as well as local reputable body shops, are aware of the problem. The manufacturer was contacted without resolution. While researching my particular situation, I came across numerous write ups of other consumers experiencing the same issue.
I own a 2005 toyota tacoma access cab. I got a "limited service campaign notice" that my truck might have abnormal rust on the frame. I put it on a lift and behold there was a huge hole in my frame making it not drivable. Apparently toyota is not being up front with its customers and has known about this defect in the 2005-2011 model years. My dealer said a new frame will cost around $14,000 to replace. They said toyota would pay for the frame but will not buy back the truck. I still do not understand how they are willing to spend $14,000 on a frame on a truck that is worth $15,000 I have heard from dealers that the frames are on national back order and are at least 3 months out. Please investigate the 2005-2011 tacoma claims. I think a full recall is due. My truck could of killed someone. I am sure there is a lot of ticking time bombs out there.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle had developed severe corrosion and a hole near the drivers side tire. The contact who was a certified mechanic stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000. Pam
Frame on my tacoma is bad rust hole found left front area.
2005 tacoma resided in pa from purchase in 2004 until july 2011 & is now exhibiting frame perforation in the area of both exhaust resonators and splitting in the c-channel rails near the rear wheels.
My truck frame has an inordinate amount of rust and a perforating rust on the drivers side front of the frame approximately 7x6 inches of frame that has just cracked away with rust, I am sure my truck will not pass state inspection this year. Under toyota's limited service campaign my truck should qualify for repairs but toyota corporate does not recognize my truck as needing repair based on the VIN number.
The tailgate of the vehicle lacks the required amount of structural integrity to serve its intended purpose. Since the tailgate is designed to be opened to a flat position for loading or unloading item(s) placed in the bed of the truck it will certainly require a certain amount of strength for this purpose. I noticed that my tail gate was no longer straight across when in the close position but had a concave appearance. I worried that the tail gate may come unlatched while in the up position or worse by collapsing by folding in the middle if using it to carry a partial load. I load my 4-wheeler in the back of the truck at times and due to the short bed have to leave the rear tires resting on the tail gate. The weight, although not excessive, seemed to possibly be the cause of the distress on the tailgate. I removed the interior cover as well as the top tailgate cover for inspection. My inspection did reveal two creases in the tailgate top section (when in the close position) about 18" from the right top and the same distance from the left top side. I called toyota to see if any possible recall was in place to address this situation and they said there was no such recall. I asked if they recommended any remedy for the condition that I described and they suggested a company that does aftermarket truck modifications. If this tailgate isn't designed to carry a load than a permanent warning sign should be clearly viewed from the tailgate position at or near the handle or the flat surface when the tailgate is lowered. Since it is apparent that at times a load will travel across the tail gate moving into the bed cavity or be required to rest on the tailgate, it should meet all load requirement that could be reasonably anticipated.
Frame rust/and all connectors with holes, buckling and stalling.
In the summer of 2013 my rear tire feel out from beneath my truck while I was driving. The cross bars that held the tire had rusted through. I filed an the federal safety agency complaint. Early this spring I brought my tacoma to my toyota dealer to complain about a larger perforation that appeared in my frame. There dealer photographed it, sent it to toyota, and informed me they would call me if toyota was going to take any action. The service manager told me he was hearing rumors of a frame recall and that I should check in periodically. Early in october of this year I read on he internet about the tacoma "leaf spring" recall and brought my truck back to toyota. My truck was again inspected, photographed, and a few days later I was told to bring my truck in. I was told that toyota was mailing out notices to qualified toyota owners and that I should be getting my recall notification letter soon. I have never yet received that letter. However, I brought my truck back to the dealer on october 10 and they promptly impounded it, saying it was unsafe to drive. The service manager told me that although the frame replacement would take just a few days, the frames had not yet arrived and I should expect a two to three month delay. I filed a complaint with toyota and a few days later the customer service representative who called me offered no further solution (I suggested that toyota buy back my truck and offered me a credit towards the purchase of a new toyota), but did add that she thought the frames would take longer still to come in and that I should expect to be without my truck for four months. I am currently driving a loaner paid for by toyota, but one that does not well meet then needs met by my personal truck.
I took my vehicle for maintenance and was told that the frame on my 2005 tacoma x-runner is rusted and showing signs of cracking. I called toyota corporate to complain about the issue and was told there was nothing they can do about it since there is no recall or tsb. The rust is so bad that I can no longer drive my vehicle. There was a recall notice for the cold weather states to recoat or replace rusted frames so toyota knows of the problem especially since they had the same issue with 95-04 tacomas.
On the top part of my hood on my 2005 toyota tacoma pre-runner. The paint is chipping/ flaking off to where the metal is being shown. The paint everywhere else on my truck is fine, except on the trim around the wheel-well is fading. The other problem is with the rear console latch which closes and opens the console broke after eight months of driving my truck. The latch did feel like it was sticky until I closed the top part of the console and the latch broke off. I was able to take it off myself but I eventually found out in order to replace that part I would have to buy an entire new console for a part I took off in less than thirty seconds. Those are the only issues with my 2005 toyota tacoma.
On my old 1998 toyota tacoma I got the deal on buyback when the frame rusted out so bad with holes in it.then I went out and bought a 2005 toyota tacoma and this truck has rust from end to end on the frame again. When I bought it in 2006 toyota said they had that fixed but this 2005 is alot worse with alot more rust then the 1998.I also took it to the garage to have the power steering pump and alternator and AC pump replaced because everything was rusted up on the alternator and AC pump and power steering so bad the mechanic told me to keep the parts and show the toyota dealership and the federal safety agency.I was lucky that everything shut down on the truck when I got it to the bottom of my driveway and then got it towed to the mechanic and 1790.00 dollars later with labor and parts let me tell you not happy with toyota.please the federal safety agency look at this problem and if you need a truck to take pics of mine is the one I used to work at a body shop so I know this truck would do the job for the federal safety agency my truck has 78000 miles on it I will take pics of it for you if you wish.
Took truck for inspection failed for multiple holes rusted thru frame am told I am not involved in any recall for frame replacement.
Took the truck in for oil change they found a long crack in the frame told me the truck was unsafe to drive at that time said that they could not do anything because there were no recalls at that time I traded it in on a new one ten thousand was owed on the truck but they only gave me 6000 truck was worth about 14000.00 now there is a recall and toyota says that per your guidelines they do not have to compensate me for my loses and this truck broke two years ago if I still had the truck I would be glad to have them fix it but they said that at that time there was nothing they could do for me we the consumers need your help to fix this problem toyota should not be able to get away with this they had a recall on tacomas in the early 2000,s and were giving book value plus have so that is 150 percent of the value of the truck thank in advance for your time in this matter look forward to hearing from you
On the inside of the left frame rail, inside of where the forward cab mount is located, the frame has completely rusted through. Unusual because the rest of the frame from front to back is clean.
I received the recall from toyota regarding the re-coating for toyota tacoma frames due to corrosion from high salt use areas. I received a call today from my toyota dealer that there was a hole rusted through my frame but toyota would replace the frame and it is still safe to drive. I would, however, be financially responsible for anything that toyota feels they don't want to pay for during the "re-framing". I'm concerned about the hole in my frame and it's structural integrity in case of an accident, second... Why should have I have to pay for a mistake that toyota made, everything should be covered.
Vehicle at repair shop to be inspected and failed due to rust perforation of frame. Brought it to dealer and they took pictures and sent to toyota and still waiting. They stated up to 2004 year models were recalled for same problem but not the 2005 year models which makes no sense as 2005 is a newer model. The dealer stated that they are doing recalls in the boston area for this problem and it should come to ny soon. However, this makes no sense as recalls are nationwide and not area specific. This is a safety issue and we would like this fixed at toyota's expense. We did have the car undercoated and rust proofed when we bought the car.
When my vehicle had 4000 miles on it I got into a car accident that caused damage to the original frame. The frame was replaced by a toyota factory frame purchased by the auto body that was doing the work from a toyota dealer. I noticed recently that there was a excessive amount of corrosion, warping and a crack in the rear section of the frame that is on the vehicle. I started to research the issue online and found a recall for certain 2005 and up tacoma's so I called the toyota america 800 number to see what the process is to get it taken care of I was informed that my vehicle VIN was not part of a recall and the only thing I could do is take it to a dealer for inspection, so I did they noted the issue and talked to the local service manager which in turn said the VIN is not part of the recall and there is nothing that associates the frame that the vehicle currently has with my VIN. They also told me the vehicle was not safe to drive and the only thing they could do for me is take it as a trade in.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while receiving a state inspection, the mechanic noticed that there was corrosion on the frame. Prior to the inspection the dealer had also replaced the emergency brake line because corrosion was present as well the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
During pa state inspection frame is totally rusted and failed. Holes in frame by engine but entire frame is rusted. Thought it was just surface rust but not that lucky. Only 47775 miles.
I took the vehicle to koons toyota on saturday, aug 2nd for an oil change. The dealer contacted me and advised the vehicle had a frame condition that made it too dangerous to drive the vehicle. When I got there the vehicle was on the lift and the frame had extreme rust and a large hole in it and the exact same hole was developing on the opposite side. I contacted toyota and filed a complaint and received this response from them: [xxx], we apologize for your concern with the frame on your 2005 tacoma. At this time, your tacoma is not involved in any recalls or warranty enhancements for the frame. Until a recall or warranty enhancement is announced for your tacoma, there is nothing that we can do at this time. Your email has been documented at our national headquarters under file #1408052561. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Excessive rust on vehicle frame and suspension components.
I took my 2005 toyota tacoma access cab 4x4 in for service when I was told by the that I had two rust holes in my frame near the front suspension on both sides. One is approximately 1 inch round on the passenger side, the other is approx. 4 inches round on the drivers side. I have had the truck maintained by the same dealership since we bought the truck. I have noticed that the last several years none of the work I have had done and that includes asking how the frame is doing as toyota has a history of rust issues with these trucks. I contacted toyota and opened a case with them. They did come out with a limited service campaign (lsc - e0d to address this known rust issue for certain truck in 20 northern states. After following up, I was told yes toyota knows I have the issue but my VIN isn't part of the lsc. I was told to contact a dealership and the frame could be fixed as long as I paid for it. I have contacted several local toyota dealerships and they all tell me they don't fix frames with this issue. The truck only has 72k on it and it has never been driven on the beach or taken off road. I use the truck to get to work in snow storms and weekend projects. I always get the truck washed as I know how bad salt can damage a vehicle. I find it amazing that there is a lsc but toyota is unable to tell me how many vehicles are being fixed under it and they are also unwilling to assist in getting the issue fixed or that referring me to local dealerships isn't helping at all since they don't fix this issue.. I also find it suspect that up until a few years ago all of my maintenance work was copied to my toyota account but nothing for the last three years. I have my receipts but again it makes no difference to toyota. If nothing else I am going on record as I have searched several websites dedicated to 2005 - 2008 tacoma trucks and this is a very heavily reported issue.
Toyota has received reports that certain 2005-2008 model year tacoma vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (cold climate states) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle's frame. Toyota investigated these reports and determined that the frames in some vehicles may not have corrosion-resistant protection sufficient for use in these areas. This combined with prologed exposure to road salts and other environmental factors, may contribute to the development of more-than-normal rust in the frame of some vehicles. This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic surfaces after some years of usage and/or exposure to the environment. Toyota has issued a limited service campaign, but only in selected states. My VIN# falls within the range on the limited service campaign, but my state is tbd according to toyota. My complaint is that toyota is aware of this safety issue and is refusing to repair my vehicle. My truck will not pass inspection due to this safety issue and is currently sitting unlicensed.
The frame of my 2005 tacoma has developed a hole. I have only owned the vehicle since march of 2013, and have complained about it to the dealer since a month after buying it. The metal is flaking off all over the frame and toyota has issued a limited service campaign, but they are claiming they can not do anything until they move the campaign to my area. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. But I have to, and will not even let my family in it anymore. I have 4 years of payments and a truck that is wasting away. Please help push toyota to move this campaign along as fast as possible, or make it a full recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was rusted. Also, the contact mentioned that the motor mounts and the brackets were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 192,000.
Bought a 2005 toyota tacoma, after having a look under the truck I noticed some rust on the frame, as I looked closer I found that the rust was so bad it was causing the frame to twist, I have contacted toyota and in the first 2 emails they said they will do nothing so I asked to speak to someone higher up to resolve this issue there is no recall yet and I do not know why. Other people I know with same issue same year and model truck as mine have had there frames replaced by toyota. The frame on a truck that is 9 years old should not be rusted out! How long till that make a recall? After some one is hurt bad or dies?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed a bracket on his driveway and took it to the dealer to be repaired however, the mechanic noticed that the subframe was corroded, the steering linkage and the integrity of the wheel mount were affected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130.000.
Vehicle was in for state inspection and found to have holes rusted in frame which would not pass inspection. Contacted toyota customer service was told at the present time there is no recall in my area which is pennsylvania. I was told that the boston area has a recall on 2005 to 2008 for my vehicle. I do not understand why my vehicle would not be covered under that recall I need help.the vehicle is in excellent condition other than the frame.
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