Problems with 2007 Toyota Tacoma STRUCTURE

I have two concerns: first is the clear-coat and paint on the vehicle rubbing off causing the roof and other body panels to rust, which in turn causes the structural integrity of the vehicle to be compromised in the event of an accident/rollover. second is that the front headlamps fill up with water/moisture during cold weather/rain/ and car washes. this could lead to the headlamps shorting out causing an accident and possible injuries/deaths. toyota so far has offered no solution to either concern and my extended warranty company claims they won't cover sealed beam headlamps. if they are as they claim sealed beam headlamps how is the water intrusion happening? both of these concerns are safety related and should be addressed as such. i am the second owner of this vehicle and it only has less than 62,000 miles.

I recently purchased a 2007 toyota tacoma that was involved in the frame rust recall. my local toyota dealership informed me that even though there are currently rust perforations in the frame (many frames were replaced by toyota at no cost during the original recall) that because toyota inspected the frame (with a previous owner in 2016) and did not find any issues large enough at that time to cause the entire frame to be replaced, that their "crc" undercoating they applied was all that was necessary. less than 3 years later (maybe sooner, but i just got the vehicle) the frame has holes in it and toyota is not going to do anything about it but offer a full out of pocket $10,000-$15,000 frame replacement. there must be thousands of these vehicles from the original recall that were only sprayed and not replaced that are now unsafe to drive with absolutely no recourse for new (aka unaware) owners because no warranty of the spray whatsoever exists. undercoating in no way prevents rust from continuing to rot away and make holes in frames - all toyotas that were only sprayed but did not have entire frame replacement should be required to get new inspections by toyota and revisit the need for frame replacements.

We took our toyota tacoma 07 with 62,402 mileage for state inspection on 7/24/2019. significant rust perforation was found on the frame causing the vehicle to fail inspection, and the mechanic advised that it is unsafe to drive. we learned about toyota's warranty extension program for rust perforation from their class action settlement for 2005'2010 tacoma vehicles, but our 07 tacoma's extension expired on 5/26/2019. we called toyota customer satisfaction and were told that toyota would not do anything to help in our situation, even though the problem existed prior to the expiration of their assistance program and we only learned of the problem and the program at this point because of the timing of our state inspection.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the roof of the vehicle was collecting rust. the contact stated that the rust had partially eaten through the roof. the vehicle was taken to chattam toyota (7 park of commerce way, savannah, ga 31405, (912) 386-4040) where the mechanic stated that they could not repair, would have to replace the roof, the paint on the hood at the contact's expense. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 90,000. *bf*jb

The vehicle was stationary and was not in a wreck. i recently had my truck worked on and the mechanic told me the frame had about a two foot spot that was rusted through the frame. after learning this, i did some research and found out there was a class action lawsuit that was settled with toyota for the 2005-2010 year model tacoma because of frame corrosion. i contacted toyota customer service to explain to them that i never got a recall notification in the mail. they basically told me they would no longer replace the frames free of charge because i was two months past the deadline. i will most likely be filing a lawsuit against them if they continue to refuse to replace my frame. the vehicle is not safe to drive and had i known about this, i would have taken care of it sooner. they claim they sent a recall notification, however i never received it. i don't think it's right that toyota is refusing to fix a problem they knew about and was recalled on the vehicle they built. my family has ridden in the vehicle and have been put at risk or serious bodily injury because the vehicle is unsafe. now i basically have a worthless unsafe truck that will cost too much to repair. is there anything that can be done to force toyota to replace the frame on my truck? toyota gave me case #[xxx]. the conversation was recorded and burned to a cd, which i have in my possession. if necessary, i can mail it to someone. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). the vehicle was taken to toyota of york (1885 whiteford rd, york, pa 17402) to have the leaf spring replaced. the dealer stated that the frame was rusted and the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty for the frame. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000.

I own a 2007 toyota tacoma. it's frame has been inspected by my local toyota dealer (hertrich) three separate times for rust to the frame. it received a rust inhibitor coating on 1/16/15. it was inspected again on 12/21/17 and 1/3/19. during the 1/3/19 inspection, the dealer conducted a multi-point inspection. my truck's steering components and steering linkage were inspected. it received a green check by the dealer, the highest rating. on 2/7/19, just one month after the inspection, my power steering failed while i was driving. i was able to make it safely to my local mechanic. my truck's rack and pinion steering system had heavy corrosion, and most of the power steering fluid had leaked. my mechanic replaced the rack and pinion steering system. it was heavily corroded. my mechanic said he had never seen one this corroded. please see attached photographs of my corroded power steering rack. toyota has refused to apply a second coat of the rust inhibitor to my truck's frame, even though i have new rust coming through the previous treatment. now, rust and corrosion to my power steering rack, exactly where it attaches to the truck frame, had massive corrosion, causing a total failure of the power steering system. i have checked toyota forums, and this problem is common with other toyota tacoma owners. please force toyota to properly address the corrosion issues with it's tacoma trucks. the rust inhibitor that was applied to my truck's frame in january of 2015 has failed. the truck's frame, and components attached to the frame, continue to rust and corrode, causing danger to me, my family, and other motorists. thank you for your attention in this matter.

I experienced a bad smell in the cabin, particularly when first switching on the ignition, which causes the cabin air fan to start running. i checked the cabin air filter. there were rat feces in the pleats of the filter, a smell of rat urine, and there was foam material from the inside of the car. presumably the rats had been chewing it to make a nest. they had also been chewing on the filter material. the local toyota representative said toyota usa would not do anything to help me. i removed the cowl at the base of the windshield. the cabin air intake is open to the space under the cowl. i found that that the top of the cowl is drained by holes where the windshield wiper drive shafts go through the cowl. the water collects in the space under the cowl, which in turn is drained through large drain holes at both ends, down into the fenders above the wheel wells, and to the ground. i think the rats were getting under the cowl and into the cabin air intake through one or more of these holes. i cleaned the blower fan assembly, the cabin air intake, and the inside of the cowl, and replaced the cabin air filter. i made screens from inch mesh to keep the rats out of the space under the cowl. i installed them on both sides. i also made and installed a screen over the cabin air intake to keep rats out if they somehow get around the side screens. i have had no more problems so far. since rats carry disease, i consider this a serious health issue for all the other owners of these vehicles. i am forwarding this information in the hope that you can pressure toyota usa to do the right thing and correct this issue for all owners.

There are 3 recalls on my vehicle in which i've been notified about. i called the dealership where i purchased the vehicle and tried to set up a date in which i can leave my vehicle. the recall notification from toyota stated that i would be provided a loaner vehicle while the work is being performed, since the rust treatment was going to take 4 days to dry. now since i've requested a loaner vehicle the dealership continues to avoid my calls or let me speak with the head repair technician. the problems with the vehicle has had recalls for safety hazards and potential death while driving.

Recall on frame from toyota .toyota has not done anything to help fix this problem reported and was inspected jan.2018 by sparks toyota .

Frame was inspected and it is rusting,

The paint is defective and peeling off vehicle in more than one location.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. the dealer stated that the vehicle had a hole in the frame. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and instructed the dealer to provide the contact with a loaner vehicle. the failure was investigated and the dealer was waiting to hear from the manufacturer. in 2014, the dealer sprayed the frame due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

My chasys frame have rust and look like my motor going to fell to the floor i call toyota but the say no open recall to replace my frame, also my car have a lot vibration on rear went aceleration. but toyota dont wante help

The frame of this truck is extremely rusted and has been for some time. have spent a great deal on parts due to the rust and now it is considered as a dangerous vehicle. i have tried to get toyota's attention about this safety issue but they keep turning me away. i have also noticed that on the internet and folks around my community who own the same type vehicle is rusted as well. please! i need someone to contact toyota about this dangerous issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. the contact noticed that the fuel tank was leaking. once the fuel tank was removed, the contact noticed that the subframe was rusted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000. the vin was not provided.

Excessive rust on frame of truck. frame coating/ protection insufficient. toyota re-coated the frame on february 7th 2015 however the frame has continued to rust unabated as coating is flaking off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle had severe corrosion and the chassis needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension), the contact was informed of corrosion on the frame of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,525. updated 10/05/16*lj *tr

Corrosion issues with toyota. had my vehicle chassis inspected per a notification received in 2016. dealer indicated "nominal". i viewed my chassis soon thereafter and noticed metal separation. i reported this to toyota.com and received nothing. i now have a piece of metal whose weld broke due to corrosion. i was given an updated letter by my local independent mechanic. i never received this and have not received any treatment to my chassis. this is a safety issue, particularly since welds are breaking due to corrosion. this has been ongoing since july 2016. pictures were taken in 2016, within 3-4 weeks of the alleged dealer inspection.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was at the dealer for a routine repair, it was discovered that the rear driver side cross member was corroded completely due to rust. in 2014, the vehicle was serviced under a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer, which consisted of spraying a corrosion protection compound to the cross member. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 69,184. ....updated 07/05/16 *bf the consumer is requesting an update. updated 09/19/16. *jb *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. while inspecting under the vehicle, the contact noticed severe rust on the frame. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they will order the frame and contact the owner to repair the vehicle under the recall. the contact also stated that the vehicle was inspected by the same dealer in march of 2015 and the diagnosis was that the frame was fine. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired because it was not supposed to be inspected a second time. the approximate failure mileage was 58,500. updated 08/05/16*lj *cn

I purchased a 2007 toyota tacoma from bernardi toyota in framingham, ma in december of 2008. toyota motor sales, usa, inc. issued a service campaign to inspect and repair the frames of 2007 toyota tacomas due to a manufacturer defect which resulted in corrosion to the vehicles frame. i brought my toyota tacoma in for inspection at bernardi toyota and the frame did not have a hole in it. therefore, the frame was not eligible for replacement, rather it was only eligible to be sprayed with a coating that was supposed to prevent corrosion. in march of 2016, i received a recall notice for a defect in the manufacturing of the vehicles leaf springs (also corrosion related). i brought the vehicle in for the recall and bernardi toyota noticed a hole in the frame. bernardi contacted toyota corporate to replace the frame; however, was refused. i contacted toyota as well and they also refused to replace the frame with a known manufacturer defect, despite replacing frames for other customers. it is obvious that the spray applied to the frame did not work to prevent further corrosion. toyota replaced the frame on trucks with holes in the frame similar to mine, but refuses to replace the frame on my truck even though the problem is directly corrosion related and the spray they applied did not prevent the frame from rusting through. this is a known defect which was not sufficiently addressed by toyota. toyota should provide me with an equal remedy that they provided to other toyota tacoma owners and that is a frame replacement.

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). *tr

Inspection noticed underframe is badly rusted (penetration not surface rust) and is in danger of failing.

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.

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.

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 nhtsa 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. *js

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. *tr

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! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that a technician informed that the vehicle had moderate to severe corrosion on the frame and it needed to be sprayed with anti-corrosive adhesive). the technician was not able to apply the adhesive until the parts for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension) were available. the vehicle was remedied for the recall after one year and a half. prior to the remedy, the leaf spring had fractured. after the vehicle was repaired, the technician refused to apply the adhesive spray. the representative from toyota informed the contact that due to government regulation that the vehicle could not have the adhesive applied. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was being serviced for a customer satisfaction recall, the mechanic noticed that the frame was severely corroded and contained holes. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the customer satisfaction recall was expired and could not be used to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Frame perforated due to rust and corrosion primarily areas adjacent to catalytic converter. frame has approximately 2 inch perforation and is getting worse. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. the contact stated nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension), nhtsa campaign number: 13v337000 (seat belts) and nhtsa 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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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.

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..... *tr

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.

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. *tr

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. *tr

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 nhtsa 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.