Frame rust. My vehicle exhibited perforated rust on the structural parts of the frame. I took the truck to toyota on 29 february 2016 for repair under their service campaign that was not to end until 31 march 2016. The technicians could not find the holes of rust until I showed them and then I was informed that toyota would no longer remedy the rotting frame because it had been previously coated by toyota while the vehicle was owned by a different owner. I pointed out to them that the remedy that toyota had employed was obviously ineffective and since the service campaign was still in force, a proper remedy should be employed. The dealership refused and referred me to toyota national for USA. They also refused to assist and sent a letter to me to that effect. Toyota launched this service campaign but are not ensuring that their repairs are effectively fixing the issue which involves the undermining of the structural integrity of their vehicle frames. It is unacceptable that the frame recall is not working and that toyota is not willing to stand behind their product, leaving the customer with an unsafe vehicle due to the compromised structural integrity of the frame itself.
2007 Toyota Tacoma body complaints
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The frame is rusting out on my tacoma that I purchased and toyota says since they inspected it 9 month ago it no longer qualifies for frame replacement program. It had not been driven under any negative road corrosive conditions in this time, and this frame was I believe rusted when inspected and not discovered because it has rusted from the inside out. Now the power steering has gone out and I have been experiencing acceleration problems with it since purchasing it. I contacted toyota about the frame rust and was told basically too bad so sad. They have told me they filed my complaint under file #1603091915 at their national headquarters. The frame metal is defective. The power steering has quit working at approximately 75000 miles, and the truck accelerates under its own power when shifting into 5th gear.
I purchased a new 2007 toyota tacoma (VIN # [xxx]) from boch toyota of norwood ma. It currently has 44,836 miles on the odometer. In july 2014 toyota has a safety recall for corrosion of frames on vehicles like mine. At that time they only removed loose rust and applied some kind of rust proofing. On march 25, 2016 I took my truck in for another recall. This recall is for corrosion of leaf springs.both leaf springs were replaced. The manager said they had found corrosion damage to the frame of my truck, including a rust through or crack in an area below the passenger side door. He said the frame should be replaced and I should contact toyota, because they have replaced such frames under the terms of the frame corrosion recall. I contacted toyota. My case # is [xxx]. Toyota said the frame recall ended in july of 2014, and since the damage was not noted until later, then it was not covered. My complaint is: ?this problem is not caused by normal use, but is a safety defect, which toyota acknowledged with their 2014 recall.. ?the inspection of my truck for corrosion and frame damage in july 2014 missed the severity of the problem with my truck. ?the application of rust proofing was either not properly done or inadequate to address the damage, which the recall intended to address. ?toyota?s deadline for having the frame replacement work done under their recall is march 31st 2016. I reported my frame damage and requested replacement prior to that date a toyota rep said that, because their technicians did not note the severity of my frame damage in 2014, a frame replacement by toyota is not covered now. This truck has seen very light use. The condition of this frame is a safety defect, which toyota has covered in other cases.toyota should cover frame replacement for my truck under the 2014 recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Inspection noticed underframe is badly rusted (penetration not surface rust) and is in danger of failing.
Rust perforation on frame. Was not notified that this was an issue by manufacturer. First inspected by dealer 4/15/15 and was missed. Inspected by another dealer dealer 1/31/16 and found large perforations in frame measuring 4". Was informed by dealer thi was a known issue and would be taken care of free of charge. Manufacturer was made aware of issue and declined frame replacement or repair.
2007 toyota tacoma, rusted frame.. I purchased used in austin texas on oct 2015 from a dealership. The truck is from a northern state, affected by massive amounts of rust on the frame. I took the truck in for a look over, I was told I had a few years left in the truck before the rust rots completely through. Toyota needs to recall the 2007 models as well. I just bought this truck thinking this was going to run for a very long time, I was mistaken and buyer beware.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was informed that the part for the repair was not available and advised the contact to return with the vehicle when the part became available. In addition, the technician stated that another unknown repair was required prior to the recall remedy for the subframe. The contact was concerned for his safety. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was not available.
Toyota can't build frames for their trucks. Mine is rotted. Toyota plans to spray it with a rust inhibitor. They have recalled every 2006 and older tacoma for this issue and won't recall the 2007's. I now own a pile of junk and toyota won't do what's right even though they clearly know there's an issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact also stated that there was excessive rust on the entire subframe. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
2007 tacoma well maintained and garage kept is showing signs of excessive rust on frame and and inside frame rails. Toyota has a campaign out at this time to cover excessive frame rust on tacoma's in the following states. Ct de il in ky ma md me mi mn nh nj ny oh pa ri va vt wi wv, & d.c. I live in iowa which also uses salt on roads in the winter and only live 35 miles from the minnesota border, so why is my truck not covered in this salt belt campaign? I checked on line and there are many complaints of frame rust on 1996-2009 tacoma's being deemed unsafe to drive and with frames failing after as little as 6 years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension), the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v337000 (seat belts) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v092000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts needed were not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay on several occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had exhibited excessive corrosion on the entire frame which was perforated. The manufacturer deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 30,000.
We own a 2007 toyota tacoma. Back in 2009 I had an instance where I was driving during snowy conditions and when approaching an intersection, while applying the brakes the ABS kicked in to where I could not stop and I coasted into the intersection and got in a minor accident. I have noticed several times throughout the years in the road has any wet, slippery, lose grip the ABS will kick in and prevent me from being able to stop. Even when the road is dry, if one tire of the three lose any traction my brakes stop functioning making it incredibly difficult to stop because the ABS system. After researching online, apparently this issue is common with my generation truck. There have been countless instances of people sliding into intersections unable to stop because of the ABS. Not as many as unfortunate as me to get into an accident because of it. I have been searching for a solution and feel that toyota should have a recall to prevent further accidents.
Regarding the frame rust issue with the tacoma, I am concerned that my truck will be unsafe to drive. An inspection of my frame has not been performed because iowa is not included in the "cold weather state" list in the service bulletin. I am guessing they have never been here in winter. Is it where the vehicle was sold, VIN number, or did toyota just limit the states it would cover. My issue is if my truck has a rust issue it should be covered for the safety concern. Rust does not stop at the illinois\iowa state line. Hope to at least get an answer from toyota that my truck is a safety concern or not. Thank you in advance of any info. You can provide.
Took toyota tacoma, 4x4 to team toyota in langhorne, pa. For annual state & emissions inspections. Failed state inspection due to hole in chassis frame due to corrosive rust. Had dealer call toyota with no results. I called from the parking lot & received a case #. Nothing else has been accomplished. Called a few days later & spoke to a corporate person. "toyota can do nothing at this point , because a recall has not been issued for my vehicle's VIN# . My truck's chassis has been compromised & yet they won't repair it yet! This is the second time this has happened to me. The first time was a 1998 tacoma which they bought back for the same reason--a rusted chassis frame. Think they would have corrected the problem by now! My sticker runs out at the end of november. What do I do after that? I need help to convince them to fix my truck!please!
No accident involved but there is excessive rust at present and was an extreme amount back in november 2008. Looking at the leaf springs; grounding screws securing the wiring; just the complete truck is terribly rusted and with a feeling of a possible road issue. I feel that it is unsafe.
I took the truck in for it's yearly inspection and was informed that the frame will not pass inspection next year. It was suggested that I check if this truck frame was under a recall. I spoke with my toyota dealer and was told that this truck does not fall under current criteria. I have called toyota experience to lodge my complaint that this is unacceptable that a truck with 51335 miles frame has rusted so badly that it will not pass inspection. I am waiting for toyota to follow up with a broadened criteria that will repair my truck frame.
My 2007 tacoma double cab sport 4x4 has rust on the entire frame. My concern is that the structural stability of the frame may become compromised due to rusting on the inside of the frame as well. I am located in chesapeake, virginia which of course receives snow maybe twice a year. Please toyota resolve this problem.
Frame perforated due to rust and corrosion primarily areas adjacent to catalytic converter. Frame has approximately 2 inch perforation and is getting worse.
The frame is rapidly rusting through. This vehicle: a) was purchase new by me in 2006, b) is stored in a fully enclosed garage, c) is not used for commercial purposes, d) my home is in westchester county, ny (immediately north of new york city and not a hostile vehicle environment) and e) the truck has very low mileage - 31,000 mi. The frame has rusted entirely through in two places and shows extensive rust throughout, including at points joining the frame to the chassis. Updated 09/04/14
My 2007 tacoma has serious frame rust. I have read about earlier tacoma's with frame rust, one would of thought toyota would have fixed this problem. I would like to see toyota step up and admit they have a serious problem with their truck frames.
Rear leaf spring on left side broke at approximately 105,000 miles. The leaf broke at both the front and rear mounting points. The left side of the vehicle dropped three inches and the broken spring made contact with the box frame. Fortunately there was no loss of driving control. Both rear leaf springs have squeaked since 2010 and required periodic lubrication to quiet them. This is a one-owner vehicle driven in the mild weather of the mid-atlantic states.
First trip to dealership to have them inspect excessive rust on frame was 09/01/10 with 38707 miles on the odometer toyota world of newton stated that the surface rust was consistent with northeast driving second trip to toyota world of newton to inspect frame separating on 11/01/13 with 74942 miles on the odometer. Toyota inspected and confirmed perforations in right side frame rail and no programs or campaigns on this model year truck was purchased new from toyota world of newton 2/20/07 I do not believe there should be perforations in a frame of a truck that is 6 years old.....
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was excessive corrosion on the frame where the wiring of the vehicle was located. Additionally, the headlights flickered while driving at different speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
The clear coat on the front bumper of the car is peeling off. It is not localized to one area it spans about 75% of the front bumper like a scar of peeled clear coat.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear bumper reinforcement bar that was attached to the frame became corroded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame snapped while driving 30 MPH, causing the vehicle to become difficult to stop when braking. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact called the manufacturer regarding any recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN was included in every recall listed for the year, make and model including the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer informed the contact to set up an appointment with an authorized dealer to have the recall service performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 135,553.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine service when the mechanic advised that the frame was rusted. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 63,400.
Truck was in a parking slot when it suddenly accelerated and jumped the concrete barrier and hit the building (deli) broke the glass and damaged building. Airbag did not deploy. Damage to truck was $6533.97. This is second time truck has accelerated unexpectedly. Toyota inspected it on 6/25/2012 and determined it was not a manufacture design or defect. I believe there is some kind of malfunction. They checked the operation of the accelerator pedal and they claim all throttle tests were safe as they were designed.
Toyota 2007 tacoma. Nice new ,the truck has been very unforgiving ,,,the brake pedal and accelerator pedal are placed so close together , that its not a question of could,, but answer is yes.. Its happened to me, sister borrowed it,and I warned about the problem,she still ran into the rear of another vehicle..the truck is dangerous..im used to it, but still if I have boots on, I have trouble.. The pedals are so close, and nearly the same height..I cant believe this very dangerous design hasn't been identified and repaired. I dare not loan my truck to anyone , because of past experience.. Its just not safe!!! I shouldn't have to change the original design, but , to make it safe I might have too.. Come on toyota ,,this is a problem.. Lets fix it..
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While traveling at speeds of 70 MPH and traveling over a pothole, the spare tire fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised the cable that held the tire to the vehicle had rusted and separated. The cable was replaced by the mechanic. The failure mileage was 41,000 and the current mileage was 44,000.
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