The frame is rusting and the door handles have rust stains bleeding all over the door.
2005 Toyota Tacoma body complaints
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Performing an inspection on the chassis of my 2005 toyota tacoma and discovered rusted holes in the frame (one on each frame rail) just behind the front suspension large enough to put my hand through. Toyota has issued a limited service campaign e0d to coat or replaced rotted frames (released 5/4/14) but since I am a resident of the state on maryland and the campaign has not been released in my area yet they will not do anything to resolve my safety issue. My local dealership has been helpful and made temporary repairs to my frame. I have an open case with toyota but they tell me there is nothing they can do until the lsc e0d is released in my area.
On may 27th 2014 I took my truck to be inspected to find out that the frame has a hole created by rust on the on the drivers side of the truck. I contacted toyota to find out there is no recall available and that there has been recalls in the past for older year models of the toyota trucks. I feel when I was talking with toyota they weren't willing to take any part in helping me with my problems and I feel it is a production error. Thank you
The following is the dealer inspection report for my truck: "found extreme corrosion to frame. Tow hook and driver side sway bar mount unable to re-attach due to frame perforation front cross member missing (rusted off) found hole in left side of frame. Steering rack mounts extremely perforated, ready to detach. Do not recommend driving vehicle due to extreme damage to frame" truck purchased new, single owner, well maintained. ...updated 06/10/14
Original owner of a 2005 toyota tacoma, bought new in november 2004. 61000 miles. Vehicle mostly garaged when not in use. Frame and frame sub components are completely covered with rust. Several holes in frame, including one in the boxed section the size of a coca cola can. Several areas of the frame are delaminating, I.e. The layers of the metal are separating. Dealer refused to inspect the frame. Have contacted toyota corporate but have not received any resolution. Do not feel safe driving the vehicle and basically now have a lawn ornament in the shape of a truck. There was a recall/service campaign/buy back for previous model tacomas due to poor frames. Toyota has obviously not corrected the issue and needs to be held accountable. Pictures can be provided upon request.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated repair. The technician stated that the subframe of the vehicle was corroded and rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
I recently purchased a 2005 toyota tacoma trd sport double cab and discovered it had severe and dangerous frame rust. It has a hole rusted through the frame in the front and large rust flakes are falling off in other various places. Upon doing research, I found out about the massive recalls regarding frame rust on toyota trucks. I spoke with toyota and they said the frame would be replaced if it were currently registered in a cold climate state. I am trying to get them to email me that statement so I can have it for my records. The truck came from a cold climate state. It is currently registered in north carolina. They said they won't help me only because it is in nc, no matter how dangerous the rust. Is that legal for them exclude me for that reason? I have pictures to prove that my frame is just as bad as the trucks being repaired. It is definitely a safety concern because it is not a matter of if, but when the frame breaks. Thanks for your help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the frame was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and current mileage was 189,000.
I have a 2005 toyota tacoma. This is my second toyota truck and I do really love my truck. My last pickup was a 1999 ext pickup with a lot of rust on it when I qualified for a buyback deal. Last week I brought my 2005 into the kenny ross toyota dealer in coraoplis, pa to have them inspect my vehicle. The inspection revealed a large structural hole in the frame of the vehicle. It is on the driver's side where the frame rail curves down. This is one thing that is keeping it from getting a inspection sticker. This is a major safety issue and I would not recommend driving the vehicle in its current condition due to the structure of the frame. This is a serious safety issue. If this section of my frame was to fail, which I believe is completely possible; it will result in a major accident. I would like to believe that I can trust toyota USA to take care of this issue. I am at this point basically left with a beautiful, great running and completely unsafe toyota tacoma. I feel strangled, violated, and taken advantage of. $25,000 plus investment on a truck that is a possible scrap heap at 9 years and 167k miles. I can't sell it and get a fair value knowing the frame is rotten. The dealer won't take it back on a trade in either. I put in a claim that toyota bears no responsibility for the frame since it is out of warranty. All they is offered me $1500 toward a new toyota vehicle which doesn't help my current problem. The dealership seen potential frame issue and didn't even take any photos of it and/or then pass them onto a field rep. As I understand, if the field rep deems the photos of interest, an appointment will be scheduled for when s/he is next at the dealership. The field rep can either then reject or escalate it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that after refueling, one of the fuel tank straps fractured as a result of corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 85,000. Updated 06/17/14*lj the consumer stated one of the two straps that secured the gas tank failed under the weight of the tank. The tank was tilted as a result. The strap failed as a result of corrosion. Updated 06/24/14
Frame rust noticed while conducting routine maintenance on truck. The whole frame is not rusted but there is a large whole just behind the drivers side tire near the catalytic converter.
Safety inspection revealed extreame corrosion of the frame and weakening around the motor mount area of the frame, where the mounts are welded to the frame rails. Potential for loss of steering control if motor mount collapses through the frame rail and motor rests on steering shaft. I have done research about this problem and have discovered that there was an issue with the frames for model years 2005 and 2006 tacoma's and in 2007 the frame was reinforced where the motor mounts are welded to the frame with extra steel plate on all frames made since 2007. There are after market repair kits that can be purchased for repairing this defect that can be welded around the existing motor mount to repair cracked frames or ones that have already caved in. The after market has seen the need to supply a kit for such a defect and toyota has seen the need to install reinforcements to the frames of all the newer models. How long are they going to wait before they admit there is an issue? I'm sure there are internal memo's on this that they are not sharing with the government. Please look into this before some one is injured from this. Thank you for you help.
Western pennsylvania vehicle, failed inspection due to a hole in the frame. Significant amount of rust on the entire frame area. A pinhole was discovered and the vehicle was denied a passing inspection. Was suggested that I take it to a frame welding specialist to have it welded. Toyota needs to get it together. There are more trucks like this out there, they have already replaced earlier year frames due to the same issues.
Last fall, I was advised by a private garage that my 2005 tacoma had excessive frame rust. I brought it to my local toyota dealer for an inspection. They told me that the vehicle was not safe to drive and I should not drive it until the frame was repaired. I opened a case with toyota and have heard nothing. I wrote letters to the gm at the local dealership in lakewood, nj and the regional manager in nj, both of which have gone unanswered. I cannot sell the vehicle nor trade it in the shape it is in, nor should I be using it (although I must). There is a hole in the boxed part of the frame that is about 8" long and 2-3" high. There may be more by now. The rust has gotten so bad that it is staining my driveway, which is blacktopped! I bought this vehicle because of toyota's reputation. They did the right thing with the frames on the 1st generation tacoma, it about time they were encouraged to do so with the newer vehicles before people get hurt.
I have noticed excessive rust on the frame of my 2005 toyota tacoma and also rust hole through the frame/leaf spring mount on the right side. I did contact and send pictures to toyota customer experience center file# stating that the vehicle is out of warranty and they wont repair this unsafe condition that so many tacoma's are having. When one of these tacoma's gets into an accident with the frames compromised by the rust it will cause severe injury or death to the occupants and this has to be fixed now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that once he purchased the vehicle, he did an inspection of the vehicle and noticed that the entire subframe was corroded. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
2005 toyota tacoma first issue is the steering, on several occasions while turning the steering has "locked up" , the steering gets extremity hard to turn in the middle of driving. After my own research I discovered the universal joint on the steering shaft will lock up or get extremely hard to turn if not greased. The joint is open to the elements and has no protective boot over it. There is no maintenance procedure from toyota for the joint. This is extremely dangerous and could cause a crash. If the operator does not have the upper body strength to force the steering wheel to turn when the joint locks up it may cause an accident. This issue is often misdiagnosed by mechanics cause expensive unnecessary repairs (new steering rack). The second issue is frame rust. The frames are a poor design, have no protective coating and are made of inferior metal. A simple internet search for "tacoma frame rust" will show plenty of horror stories of frames literally rusting away from the bottom of the truck. The oldest 2nd generation tacomas (2005 production year) are now 9 years old, a frame on a 9 year old vehicle having rust issues is completely unacceptable. This is a serious safety hazard. Along with the frames rusting away all components attached to the frame can fail. (leaf springs, shocks, motor mounts etc). Toyota did the right thing with the 1st generation tacomas that had this issue. They issued recalls and bought back trucks. Consumers were LED to believe the frame rust issues were corrected on the second generation tacomas but they were not. As of now toyota is handling frame rust issues on a case by case basis. Some people are fighting to get new frames and some people are left with a truck that is rusting away with no help from toyota. Frames rusting away to the point that a hole the size of a hand can fit is a major safety issue.
Was advised of severe rust problem on frame of vehicle by independent garage. Brought vehicle to local toyota dealer for inspection after opening a case with toyota (1308190057). Dealer service manager wrote on invoice "advised customer that hole in frame frt left side call #800 number for toyota no programs or warranty at this time. Advise customer to fix frame before driving cannot tell if there are any other spots in frame that will rust thru. Advise customer to fix frame before driving vehicle." there is a great deal of rust on the frame and various other parts under the vehicle, as evidenced by my inspection and large rust stains on my driveway. Sent letters to toyota regional office in nj and to the general manager of the local dealership, both of which went unanswered.
I am the original owner of a 2005 toyota tacoma pick up listed above. Back in the fall of 2013 I was advised by my local mechanic that my truck had frame rot near the front passenger side of the vehicle. I brought the truck to lia toyota in colonie, ny and they documented the problem. Several months past and I did not hear anything back from them. I called the natl customer service at 800‑331‑4331, who advised that the problem was documented, case #9735757600. I have been back and forth with the local dealer but to no avail. I am not getting any feedback. I know that toyota has had problems with frame rot in the past and it was supposedly rectified but apparently not. I am just trying to figure out what I do next. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I had this vehicle inspected by toyota and they stated surface rust on frame. This vehicle only has 47000 miles and the rust is not surface rust, in my opinion, for the mileage. The vehicle will continue to deteriorate if toyota doesn't do something about repairing or replacing the frame. Toyota has recalled 1995.5 through 2004 and have repaired or replaced frames. Toyota needs to continue their recall to include later vehicles with rusting problems. If toyota does not step up to correct this rusting problem it will, if it hasn't already become a national safety problem.
The frame of the truck is rusting out at an accelerated rate. The welds are rusting out at high stress points (engine mounts and suspension areas). Toyota has a history of this problem with the tacoma.
I took my truck to get it inspected and they said there are holes in the frame a large as my hand. It will not pass inspection and cannot be driven. I have been driving my 2 little sons around in this vehicle which has been unsafe for a long time. The holes are big enough to have started years ago as a small hole which make the truck undrivable. I have a nice looking truck that cannot be driven. The 1st generation tacomas were recalled for this same reason. What is toyota going to do?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving in reverse, he noticed the frame under the motor mount was deteriorated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the frame was rusted, deteriorated, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 04/17/14*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and making a left turn, an abnormal noise was heard from under the body of the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the metal straps used to secure the fuel tank to the vehicle had rusted and fractured, causing the right front section of the fuel tank to hang from the vehicle. The contact also indicated that the fractured metal strap would make contact with the drive shaft whenever the contact was making a left turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000. ..updated 04-22-14 *bf the consumer stated the dealer was charging him $1900 to fix the problem. Two more straps broke, when the dealer put the vehicle on the rack, which caused the tank to fall pulling out the gas lines and wiring, as well as cracking the tank. Updated 04/23/14.
Two years after the purchase of this truck new in december of 2004, I started to notice rust on the frame. Now having kept the truck garaged at all times and with slightly over 31,000 miles on it the frame is getting very rusty.
I was pulling into a curb parking space when suddenly the engine on my truck accelerated. My foot was already on the brake so I pushed all the way to the floor but I was slowly moving forward anyway. My brakes were smoking from trying to stop my truck. I hit the back of a parked car and pushed it approximately two parking spaces before I thought to turn the engine off.
Inner frame rail on drivers side rotted through. Noted on a repair order by toyota dealership as rust perforation on left front inner frame rail near cat converter. Vehicle will not pass pa state inspection and unsafe to drive. 2005 tacoma with 70,000 miles. On going issue with toyota frames toyota not responsible recall and buy back only good until 2004 model years. Problems still exists on new model years.
The frame is rusted and the vehicle will not pass inspection.
I went to get my 2005 tacoma inspected today and it failed because there is a hole in the frame by the passenger side front wheel. I've been the only owner of this vehicle and was completely surprised that the frame has started to rust to the point where there are holes in it. This truck is primarily driven on the highway and wear and tear is pretty minimal. Inspecting the frame afterwards, the entire frame is rusted. This issue with my truck is only going to get worse. I can provide pictures if needed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the frame was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was unavailable.
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