Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the undercarriage was rusted out and the vehicle was dangerous to drive. the vehicle was taken to team toyota langhorne (746 e lincoln hwy, langhorne, pa 19047, 267-569-0691), but was not diagnosed. the dealer sprayed the undercarriage with an anti-corrosion ointment, but the repair failed. the contact stated that there were presently holes in the undercarriage. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the extended warranty was expired; therefore, they could not assist. the failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame of the chassis was corroded. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle frame was rusted. there were cracks around the sub frame and the vehicle had an unstable body. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the failure however, the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage 210,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. while inspecting underneath the vehicle, the contact found a hole on the subframe. the contact stated that the front driver's side of the subframe was rusted and corroded and a 2 1/2 foot hole was present. the cause of the failure was not determined. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 172,000. *js
Rotted frame and never received voluntary notice about this and company is not supporting their voluntary notification explained that i never received it they told me it had expired by 23 days the vehicle is unsafe cannot drive it i only found out about the frame when it went to be inspected and failed . how did toyota get away with selling such an inferior and being allowed to be driven on our roads .i would like to know if your department could help i understand that thousands of other toyota truck owners are in the situation . sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the chassis frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was then taken to ira toyota of danvers (99 andover st, danvers, ma 01923, (978) 739-8300) where an anti-corrosion spray was applied to the frame. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was undergoing service to change the timing belt, the independent mechanic was unable to be place the vehicle on a lift. the mechanic stated that the frame was so rotted that it could fracture. the independent mechanic advised the contact to call a toyota dealer and the manufacturer to determine their guidelines. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting on a response to determine their recommended solution. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer issued 21 tsbs for the structure, but there was no recall on the vehicle pertaining to the frame. the failure mileage was not available. *ln
2000 toyota tacoma. consumer writes in regards to toyotas rust recall. *ld consumer sent additional correspondence. *ld
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely rusted and corroded. an independent mechanic assessed the vehicle and the frame fractured in half during the assessment. a dealer was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty coverage had expired. the failure mileage was 192,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. while working on the vehicle, the contact noticed the undercarriage was corroded from the mid point to the rear bumper. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also stated that the vehicle was subject to a rust prevention treatment in august of 2010. glenn toyota dealer in frankfort, ky completed the treatment on the exterior of the frame, but not the interior. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the extended warranty was expired. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000.