Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame underneath the vehicle was corroded. The dealer stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified that the frame was rusted and there was a hole in the cross member. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
This is a known frame rusting problem that toyota has not addressed properly. I took my 2006 toyota tacoma to the service dealer and they sprayed an anti rust compound on it. The problem is that the frame is totally rusted out and is going to be a safety issue later down the road. Toyota reached a settlement with the frame manufacturer, they did not properly coat the frame at time of manufacture. There is not a warranty on the corrosion compound after the corrosion campaign is over in march of 2016. This leaves the consumer with a truck that is not road worthy. I replaced the release bearing in my transmission, while working on it rust was literally falling in my eyes due to the amount of rust on the frame. I have never seen a frame rust out so quickly and am very disappointed that toyota knows there is an issue but is covering it up with a thick tar like substance to "remedy" the problem. This is just covering up a down the road safety issue that should be addressed by toyota immediately by replacing the frame. 1995 through 2000 tacoma trucks were bought back. 2001 through 2004 received anti corrosion compound and or frame replacement. The difference is that those trucks that received the compound received a 15 year extended warranty if the frame were to fail inspection down the road. Not the case with the 2005 and up tacomas.
I own a 2006 toyota tacoma prerunner, purchased new from the dealer eight years ago. In less than six years, the cars frame started showing damages and today it shows severe rust and flaking. The severe rust under the car is widespread and in certain areas there are perforations through the frame structure. (see pictures attached). Because of this unexpected condition my tacoma has lost considerable resale value and is resting in my driveway for fear of further damage and safety issues. (I have two small children). After some research I became aware that toyota has acknowledged that this excessive rusting is due to a manufacturing defect and addressed the problem for some vehicle owners by either replacing the frame at no cost for the owners or buying the vehicles back. I took the car to the toyota dealer to have it assessed and after a full inspection, the truck failed the rust frame inspection. The toyota dealer report states as follows: ?frame was found to have severe corrosion. Frame need to be replaced? With and rough estimate cost of $ 10,000.00. I consider this defect to be a serious and unacceptable condition for a 8 year-old vehicle with toyota?s reputation. I have invested and trusted the toyota brand for over 20 years and feel very disappointed at how toyota is addressing my concerns. I am asking your toyota corporation to take my concerns seriously and to address this severe rust issue the same way you have done with 1995-2000 tacoma owners, either by replacing my frame at no cost or buying back my vehicle.
I bought my toyota tacoma new in febuary of 2006.a couple of months ago I noticed that the whole frame on my truck is rusted pretty bad.the springs are rusted as is the clips that hold them togoether.when I rubbed my finger over the rust on the frame chunks of rust about 1 eighth of a inch thick just fell off a you could still see rust on the frame under where the chunk came off.I only have 56000 miles on this truck and I am worried that my frame will fail.
2006 toyota tacoma trd sport access cab. Found hole on frame rail from rust, about 3/4" hole behind the right front wheel, below the condenser drain.
The body of my tacoma is perfect --no rust. The frame however exhibits stage iv cancer rust. Toyota knows about it as they sued '[xxx]" the frame manufacturer and received millions in compensation and in 2009 went with a different manufacturer. In august 2014 they came out with limited campaign for select VIN #'s 2005-2008 tacomas sold in the northeast to either treat or replace rusted frames. Mine however was not one of them even though I live in one of the select states. How can that be? If they could see my truck they would ask the same question but they have refused to look at it. Im sorry but besides the fact that my truck is probably not going to be around to see old age there is the safety factor involved. What if I am hauling a load and the stress of the load breaks a weld that has been eaten away by corrosion? Toyota should be forced to do the right thing instead of pretending a problem doesn't exist. Go online and enter "tacoma frame rust" if you want to see how prevalent this problem is. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing an unrelated repair, the technician noticed that the entire frame was rusted. The dealer replaced the entire frame. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
We left our truck at a toyota dealership for repair of rattle in front end, state inspection and oil change. The vehicle was returned to us without repair as there is an abnormal amount of rust on the frame and holes through the frame. We were informed that the vehicle will not pass inspection. I called toyota customer service and was informed that our vehicle is not included in the previous recall, but may be included in the upcoming recall. However, I was not provided with a time frame and if our vehicle is definitely included. My husband uses this vehicle to commute to and from work daily and I fear for his safety.
My truck has been officially been declared unsafe to drive. I am experiencing extreme and unusual rust and corrosion on the frame of my 2006 toyota tacoma. This is not the kind of rust you would expect to see due to normal wear and tear. The first indication from my dealer that there was a problem was when I took the truck in on 07/10/14 for an oil change. I was told that the frame was so severely compromised by rust and corrosion the dealer recommended that it be repaired immediately. When I was taken into the service area and shown the truck on a lift, I could see that there were actual holes rotted through the frame and it had literally begun flaking and falling apart. I contacted a certified welding technician and had the affected areas reinforced as best we could. When I took the truck to be inspected on 09/16/14, I was told that it would not pass due to the advanced deterioration of the frame, in spite of the repairs. This is not normal rust for an 8 year old vehicle used to commute to and from work. The rest of the truck is in excellent condition, there is virtually no deterioration anywhere else. I have also been told by my dealer that they will not even consider a trade-in (kelly blue book trade in-value should be $9,300 or private sale $11,668). The truck is beautiful, looks almost new and runs perfectly and is worth nothing? The only issue is the frame, which in the opinion of the auto body garages I have consulted, was caused by a manufacturing defect. Please note: toyota now has a limited service campaign in place for 2005-2008 tacoma's, for which my VIN is not yet included. The problem has been acknowledged by toyota and based on the evidence provided by my own dealer, clearly exists in my vehicle. Please do not ignore this growing problem until these compromised frames result in widespread injury or death, please open a new investigation now.
I had my truck inspected by toyota of bristol for frame rust. At that time they said it was surface rust and toyota would not do any thing about it even though it was still under warranty. Now the truck has rusted to the point that I can not drive it and it only has 63500 miles on it. The spring shackles on the rear of the truck have completely rusted away leaving the rear end of the truck almost completely unattached to the truck frame. Even though toyota has a campaign # sc-eod to repair 2005-2008 toyota tacoma frames the said mine was not covered.
'frame problem" rust problem my tacoma has an excessive rust problem on the frame. I don't feel safe driving with my to kids am afraid the truck will not hold on the road while hitting pot holes (one of them is 5 and my oldest one is 10) I am limited to where to go this is my everyday car, it is not cool. I called the dealer and nothing. This truck is an 8 year old car that should'nt have this problem, on toyota forums it sims everyone has this problem. I am hoping the toyota will take care this problem before the winter starts :(
Vehicle frame: approximately one to two years ago began to notice excessive rust on vehicle frame. Corrosion is significantly more than what would be expected for a vehicle less than eight years old. Parts attached to frame also excessively corroded. Concerned for overall safety and integrity of vehicle at this point. Suspension and leaf springs point of contact with frame are corroded. All nuts/bolts attached to frame are also excessively rusted and corroded. Vehicle has approximately 75000 miles. It was purchased as a long term vehicle. I expected a new vehicle to have a longevity of more than eight years. According to toyota the vehicle is beyond warranty and there will be no action taken on their part. A small amount of rust on a vehicle this age is expected however this corrosion is reaching the point of a catastrophic failure.
As I was driving home my truck started making a noise from the back end. When I got home I looked at the underside of the truck and both spring shackles were rusted away and holes in the frame above them. The frame is completely rusted and I am unable to drive it because it could cause an accident. I called toyota about it and they said we apologize for the problem but we aren't going to fix it.
Returning home with my grandson from visiting a state university I head a knocking sound in the front of the vehicle. I thought a rubber bushing had failed because previous models of toyotas (tercels) made the same sound when the torsion bar bushings needed to be replaced. Upon returning home I found the sway bar had come out of the left bracket which secures it to the frame and was striking the front left spring of the spring and shock absorber assembly. The sway bar bracket had bent under the weight of the sway bar because the frame had rusted out where the rear sway bay bracket mounting bolt connects to the frame. There is no frame material on the bottom of the frame to reattach the sway bar bracket.the bottom of the frame has rusted out. Looking at the bottom of the frame it has excessive rust. I have owned toyotas since 1977 or 78. Owning tercels, corolla, camry, 1995 toyota pickup and a 4runner. Toyota quality this tacoma is not!
Holes are rusting in the frame.
I have owned my truck for about 2 1/2 years. The frame of the vehicle has significant rust and rot. There are several holes through the frame due to rot and corrosion which are not normal for a vehicle less than 10 years old. On the drivers side next to the catalytic converter there is a hole. On the drivers side in the rear of the body mount there is a hole as well as on the bottom of the frame where the c channel butts together right below the body mount. The passenger side also has a hole by one of the exhaust hangers about 2"x3". There is significant rust and flaking along the entire frame. The tow hitch has signifiacnt rust and holes as well. About 6 weeks ago in mid june after filing a complaint with toyota and having the service manager at the local dealership, in riverhead ny, look at my frame and submit some pictures to toyota corporate only to be told too bad we aren't replacing frames in ny. I had a gas tank support strap fail while driving home from work, luckily I didn't lose the gas tank and end up in a ball of flames. I also reported this to the dealership and was told I was liable to replace the gas tank straps. There is a limited service campaign to address the issues with these frames but when I log on to the toyota owners website I can not find any mention of such campaign. However there is thread on a tacoma enthusiast site, tacomaworld.com where people are posting and tracking their respective progress with toyota and the issues with their frames. The manager of the service department at my local dealership stated that they are aware of the frame problems however right now toyota is not replacing frames. I spoke to someone at toyota corporate about my particular frame and she stated that they are aware of the issues and my frame meets the criteria to be replaced, however they are going to replace it. So basically toyota told me I'm sol.
Since the vehicle was about 6 years-old I've experienced a high degree of frame rust. Since this time, on a annual basis, I've spot painted (with rust protectant paint) areas of the frame that is 'peppered' with rust. Recently, I found out that this problem is rampant throughout the tacoma community, so I have since contacted toyota. The local dealership has been non-responsive, so I am in the process of dealing with the corporate customer service department. As I write this, I am awaiting their response. I find this frame rust problem dangerous and unacceptable. My local climate only sees an average humidity level of 5%, with very little rain, yet still the frame is peppered with rust each year I do my inspection.
Significant rust in the frame of the vehicle. Baseball size hole in the frame adjacent to the driver side catalytic converter. Major rust throughout the rest of the frame. You can see swelling in some areas where there are two layers of steel that are sandwiched together. Brake and fuel lines have severe corrosion. Factory installed towing hitch is completely un-usable due to severe rust. Toyota corporate told me I am out luck. Would hate to see what would happen in a crash of one of these trucks with a defective frame! The brakes could fail also due to the rusted brake lines. Fuel lines could also start leaking at some point creating a fire hazard.
Due to the rusted frame issues that I reported to toyota on 04/16/2014 (muller toyota and toyota corporate) my clutch pedal stuck to the floor when crossing an intersection almost causing a crash when the rusted clutch slave cylinder stuck . There are big rust holes in the frame and toyota freely admits that they are defective frames , but won't have a recall on those model tacomas until enough people complain or get injured or killed ! Something should be done about these defective frames that rust from the inside out.
Heavy rust on vehicle frame. The front tow bar is rusted through. You can see the threads of one of the bolts that mounts the skid bars through the frame. Heavy rusting of frame mostly in the front under the engine. The frame is rusting from the inside out. This is evident when you wipe the inside rails of the frame and rust deposits are found. The tow bar is hollow and multiple 2-3in long by 1/8-1/4in pieces have been pulled out. Other parts of the frame have similar pieces found although none have been found that are quite that large. The rust is causing the frame to bubble up and is often twice the width of the frame. Some parts are fine. There is a spot on the front frame that looks brand new when wiped down. It is black and shiny while right next to it is some of the worst rust. The only holes I have found so far are in the front. I have a quality vehicle inspection from big island toyota when my the vehicle had 70801 miles noting the rust on frame. This was in april 2012. The vehicle was purchased in hawaii and has been in hawaii ever since. That inspection was when the vehicle was six years old. Other components of the vehicle are showing extensive rust as well such as brackets, nuts, bolts, wheel hubs and rims.
Dreaded toyota frame rust, the frame is rusting extensively and I am worried it will rust through. There have been numerous complaints but no action so far. Rust, rust, rust...if it is a toyota, it will rust.
Vehicle failed pa inspection due to extensively rusted frame. The entire frame has been compromised. There are visible holes in the frame including spare tire support, gas tank supports, etc. The dealer and I both contacted toyota but they refuse to stand behind their product because the said they are not required to since no notice has come from nhtsb. According to the dealer, this same problem is known on earlier models of the tacoma and the toyota tundra.
The vehicle frame is very corroded in numerous spots, especially in weld areas and behind the front wheels. Some fasteners also appear to be abnormally corroded. The engine accessory pulleys are also in very poor condition. The corrosion is odd in that it is not consistent. I mean that some components and fasteners show minor corrosion while others are excessive. The vehicle frame is also very corroded in isolated areas and not uniform. Odd.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that he was made aware that the frame had rusted out and that there was a hole on the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,983.
My 2006 toyota tacoma frame is terribly rusted even though I have had it cleaned and undercoated for beginners. But my main issue is the fact that my leaf springs already need replaced. They have been making creaking noises for several months because they are junk already. But then, the left side leaf spring completely cracked and that's not even effected by the rust. It's very frustrating to pay so much just to try to keep the vehicle body in working order.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while having an oil change, the technician notified him that the frame was completely corroded. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered to spray paint the frame. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
My truck has severe rust in the front frame that appears to be rusting the body from the inside out! I purchased this vehicle new (toyota tacoma 2006) because I believed that toyota was a reputable company who stand by their claims of built to last. I also purchased a full maintenance program to be sure I was taking care of the vehicle properly and faithfully met every service. The dealer never pointed out a rust problem on these services but did on other instances like broken antenna, cloudy fluids etc. When a piece of metal fell off the front underside of the body of the truck, I was horrified to notice severe rust and took it to a local mechanic to get his opinion. When he first looked at truck as I drove in, he said your truck looks great, no rust on upper painted surfaces. When he looked underneath he remarked he had never seen rust so bad on such a new truck! I researched online and found many instances of a voluntary recall on tacoma frames model year 1998-2004) to either be replaced at toyotas cost or buy back, because inferior metal had been used. Seems that 2006 models are having the same problem and I have an appt. With my local dealer on 6/5/2014. I am praying they will help me with this issue as I sunk all my savings in this truck.
The vehicle was at the dealership it was purchased from for several safety recalls to be implemented/fixed. I had the service manager of the dealership inspect the frame while up on the lift. The frame of the vehicle was found to be badly rusted with actual holes present in the frame. He told me that this was not a safe vehicle to drive at this point. He said to put nothing in the bed of the truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the casing for the spare tire was rusted. The contact could not use the crank to remove the spare. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the frame was severely rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
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