March 9th I went to take my 2008 Toyota Tacoma in for an inspection, failed due to 3 rustholes in frame and frame is warped,there is only 90838 miles on this vehicle Cost of repair is very $$$$
2008 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints
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The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while receiving an oil change, the independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with 50% frame loss. The contact referred the failure to TSB: VH6 (Subframe Corrosion). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,500.
We were experiencing a loud rattling noise under the passenger side steer tire and when we hit bumps, it was hard to control the steering and bouncing. When inspected by our mechanic, we found that the frame had rusted through and broke near the passenger side wheel and will no longer pass inspection due to safety. The entire frame has extensive rust issues, even though under costed at time of purchase and two other times during our ownership and was last inspected by Toyota in April 2018 and told all was ok, even though there was an open extension on replacing rusted frames for the 2008 Toyota Tacomas.
Toyota Tacoma has excessive rust throughout the frame and suspension.
My stepdaughter purchased a 2008 Toyota Tacoma a few months ago. During the time of having the vehicle serviced her mechanic pointed out all the rust throughout the frame of the vehicle. I have contacted Toyota Corporate; they refuse for me to open a ticket and to get this safety issue resolved. Not only is the rust on the frame, but it's also evolving the suspension. There is also evidence that this vehicle is from Vermont which would have caused more of a rust issue besides the manufacture forgetting to coat the frame.
The issued with my truck is the rust in the frame underneath, I purchased the truck in August of 2020. I didn't noticed any issued until I went to get the safety inspection done in June 2021 and it failed. The mechanic showed me the problem so I went to a body shop to get some metal added to the frame and got it reinspect it and it passed. After doing some research on these trucks saw that there was a recalled for almost 10 years from Toyota but it ended in March 2021. Now, this year when my inspection was due the same problem occur; it failed again. It seems like this problem will continue every year, I would like to know if there's anyway this recall can be reopen after talking to some mechanics they seem to still run in to these Tacoma Trucks showing up with this rusted frame problem. I hope it never happens but there's always the possibility of hitting a nasty pothole on the highway and who knows what might happen. I considered this a huge safety issue. I bought the truck as is from a small used car dealer, which of course did not tell me about this problem. I have spent almost $1,500 to get it to just pass inspection and this problem will never go away.
My frame has rusted in two
Frame has rusted to the point of actually having a hole that I can put my finger through. The truck has only 79000 miles on it and is in excellent shape otherwise. I bought it new from the dealer in 2008. I think this is a potentially dangerous condition but could be repaired via an Toyota recall. My father was a Toyota G.M. and Toyota's are all my family have owned for 30 some years. I hope Toyota will honor the re-call. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
On my last vehicle inspection, the mechanic told me that he will fail me next time due to a rotting frame. This is a serious safety hazard. Through my research, this is a common problem with this year truck (2008) and other years. To my knowledge, I was never contacted by Toyota as far as any recall. This truck still looks new and I am very dissapointed with what I read about this so called "Recall" has expired or about to expire in 2023. I would like very much to have this repaired. I don't know how to go about it.
Foyota tacoma 2008 truck, frame rust has broken into.
Front axle shaft varation.
Rear universal going broke due to rust while driving vehicle, front driver side tire component broke due to rust while driving vehicle.
Rear leaf spring broke in half and was rubbing against tire almost causing an accident. Customer paid for repairs which was not covered by warranty and before the safety recall was issued. Customer mailed to toyota a copy of the repair order, proof of payment, and proof of ownership as requested. Toyota has refused to pay for repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency recall number:14v604000 (suspension). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer independence toyota (730 airport rd, hazleton, pa 18202) and they stated that the leaf springs on the rear suspension were not damaged. The contact took his vehicle in for regular maintenance at another unknown dealer and the leafs were discovered to be fractured. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer independence toyota and this time they confirmed that the leafs were fractured and repaired the vehicel under the recall. The failure mileage was 139,000.
Squeaky rear springs
I haven't been contacted from the dealership I bought this truck from about any recalls... I need to get the 3 recalls done on my truck asap
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to servco auto kauai (2477 ulu maika st, lihue, hi 96766, 877‑689‑1808) where the technician disqualified the vehicle for the recall repair due to an aftermarket leveling kit being installed. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and there were holes underneath the front driver and passenger seats. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the puente hills toyota dealer (17070 gale ave, city of industry, ca 91748), but the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 and dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving 70 MPH, the contact looked in the rearview mirror and noticed flames between the vehicle cab and bed. The contact did not detect any smoke or a burning odor. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. Within thirty seconds, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and exploded. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000. ..updated 06/14/17 *bf the consumer received the recall notice after the vehicle caught fire. Updated 08/22/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Steering intermediate shaft failing been a problem for toyota for years yet no recall this is a very bad problem for it is diffacult to steer and steering will doesn't respond to come back to were it should be after turning very dangerious some one is going to get killed from this problem
Frame rust. There was a inspection period for rusted frames on this vehicle (and others), I missed the inspection period and am fearful that my truck is potentially dangerous. I think this inspection time period and work should be expanded to protect current owners and others on the roads. Toyota states it is out of their hands and they can do nothing for me, regardless of the safety issue. Please help expand this into a recall or expand the inspection and correction period. Note: actual date of inspection or inspection notice is unknown
Parts have not been available for 6 months.
Frame limited recall that expired march 2016 I did not receive notification and toyota refuses repair. My family drives this vehicle and I feel it is not safe due to recall. There are visible signs of corrosion. Recall is recall. Visible corrosion is abundant.
I called toyota in february 2014 to complain of rough riding truck. Was told my truck was out of warranty and nothing toyota was willing to cover. In october 2014 I called toyota to report my leaf springs had broke and needed replaced. Was told toyota would not cover repairs and that I was responsible to pay for the repairs. Shortly after I made the repair, toyota issued a recall of the leaf springs. I have been battling with them to be reimbused since late 2014. Today while speaking with supervisor on duty at toyota, luis carrillo, I was informed toyota knew of the recall in september 2014, so when I called in october 2014, toyota fraudulently told me they would not cover the costs and I was responsible. This is what is wrong with the world today, nobody does the right thing unless the government makes them. Still today toyota will not reimburse me for the leaf springs. What can be done to stop them from continuing their fraudulent ways that leaves americans and their family in danger?
Toyota has not reimbursed me for payment I made to replace a leaf (spring). The leaf became subject to a recall. I have sent them documentation and sometimes they asked me for documentation I have already provided. Now they are asking for documentation showing cause as to why the leaf failed???? They never asked for such in the beginning. I feel like they are just trying to wear me out. Can I file a complaint with your agency? Thank you! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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