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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.
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.
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 Toyota 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.
My 2006 Toyota Tacoma frame has rusted apart in four places. Two repair facilities deemed it unsafe to drive. I am devastated!!! please help. I have heard of many, many cases of this and Toyota should be held liable. My truck only had 60,000 miles when the problem began, now it has 90,000 and is undrivable. Please help!
- Kill Devil Hills , NC, USA
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I discovered that the frame on my Toyota truck is excessively rusted. It is actually quite unbelievable when you compare the frame to everything else on the underside of the truck. Every other component on the underside is in pristine condition but there is hardly an area of the frame that is not rusted. There are some areas that have the classic "potato chip" scaling that has eaten through about 1/2 the original thickness of the metal. The rust appears on both flat surfaces and welds. A quick internet search revealed there seems to be hundreds of others with similar complaints---many are even newer, low mileage sunbelt trucks. I guess it's obvious Toyota never addressed the root cause of their frame issues that prompted the previous recall on the 95-04 models. I surmise that root cause is using cheap, inferior, recycled metal to save money. Btw, my previous truck was a 1990 Toyota that I drove until the body fell off in 2009. After 19 years (that's 19 Pennsylvania winters), that frame was spotless with most of the original paint still remaining. In every other respect, I love this truck. However, this frame rust issue is a continuing Toyota safety problem --- not to mention the financial aspect as my truck will be dead long before it's time. Thank you for your time any aid you can lend to this matter.
On 2/15/2014 I changed the tires on my truck and noticed that the frame is experiencing severe rust nearly everywhere. I took the truck to the local dealership for routine maintenance based on the mileage. At that time I explained to the service department representative at the dealership my concern regarding the amount of rust to the frame and might this become a safety problem leading to a failure. The dealership service department representative told that there is no problem with the frame and the frames will rust but will fine and there is nothing to worry about.
My 2006 Toyota Tacoma has 42,200 miles on it and the frame rotting by the day, due to rust. My truck cannot be driven. The bed creaks and shakes and is very unstable. The brackets holding the leaf springs are nearly disintegrated, deeming my vehicle stranded. Toyota will not do anything about it. When I purchased my vehicle from Toyota in 2007, I paid for undercoating to protect from rust. Upon research, many 2006 Tacoma owners that are dealing the same rusting scenario. Recently Toyota issued a recall on Tacoma frames from trucks 1995 - 2004, clearly something is wrong but didn't get resolved with newer models.I have photos of the brackets & frame, which are atrocious. Local mechanics and body shops alike have said they haven't seen anything like this on such a new(ish) truck. Lem, the Toyota representative told me the rust is due to a chemical compound effecting the frame and it's out of their hands. "warranty reviewed photos and determined that it''s surface rust and not perforation corrosion. Rust on surface is eating it''s way throughout all metal parts of the vehicle." Does chemical compound mean rain water? rain water drips from the back of the bed, through the body onto the brackets. This is the epicenter of the rust problem. Earlier in 2012 I had an issue with this same rust, which ate away my bumper. Toyota said this wasn't unusual and they wouldn't help me. Warranty would not cover it. I complained locally, and wrote a letter to corporate - no response. On 10/9/12 I paid $600.18 for a new bumper - Toyota installed. They didn't not address the frame rust at that time.now, 16 months I have a truck that is stuck in my driveway - with rust stains all over the concrete. If I drive somewhere, rather than tow the truck to get fixed, an accident seems imminent. I would like my frame to be replaced or bought back by Toyota immediately. Thank you.
I went to local Toyota service and dealer for oil change and tire rotation.once the technician raised truck he inspected frame and found rust and cracks and 2 wholes, 1 on left side frame on inside and 1 on right side inside frame adjacent to front passenger door with a 6in crack running from whole. Service manager then called me to bay as soon as tech told him and showed me the rust and crack and wholes he then advised me to call the Toyota customer service office 1-800 331-4331 I called and spoke to a rep who then went on to tell me because my truck does not fit the criteria for recall. Only Tacoma's from 1999-2000 and 2001-2004 are involved recall which if not all or most had the same problem as mine according to blogs.she said that leaves my vehicle out because its a 2006 and to add salt to these wounds my truck is up for safety inspection in March 2014 which is 2 months away and the service manager at local Toyota stated it will not pass safety.I am either forced to repair a problem out of my pocket which is an obvious manufacture issue or purchase a new or used vehicle in order to travel to work.
Severe frame rust caused vehicle to fail inspection. Had hole repaired by certified welder, to allow it to pass inspection. He noted a number of other spots which will go bad in next 1-3 years.
Took my Toyota Tacoma in to have snow tires put on the vehicle, the tech. Said the frame had rust holes in it and was unsafe to drive. Rust was flaking off all over the frame, this vehicle is only 7 yrs. Old they are sending a inspector to see if Toyota will pay for a new frame. I have a Ford 450 2002 and it's frame is in much better shape.
At annual inspection mechanic noted rust holes in the frame and corrosion in connections of plates to frame. This is of course a safety hazard that prevents the vehicle from passing inspection. Dealer inspected and confirmed the corrosion. We purchased the truck new. We live on a dirt road with no salt use, keep the truck garaged in winter, and do not drive it regularly in winter. It is otherwise a sound and trouble-free vehicle.
The frame on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma has a rust hole by the trans cross member. The frame is also rusted very badly. I drive 150 miles a day round trip to work and also my family in this vehicle.
The frame on my 2006 Tacoma is showing moderate rust after 78,000 miles. I don't live in a cold weather state. I've probably only driven it on salted roads for a couple of weeks in maybe 2 of the winters I've owned it. The rust is worst above where the rear leaf springs are, but basically the entire frame shows sign of rusting. The Tacoma is terrible compared to the Ford F-250 that we've had for the same amount of time with more than 40,000 extra miles. The Ford barely has any rust at all. I'm worried that within 2 years that my frame will have holes in it, and the truck will not be safe to drive.
The truck was taken to a service garage for the required annual state of Maine safety inspection. The results disclosed severe rusting of the frame, engine mounts, and cab mounts. Because there were no perforations in the frame, the vehicle passed inspection. The mechanic advised that the truck is in imminent need of frame replacement.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to a mechanic to have routine maintenance performed when the mechanic stated that the chassis was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but was unable to provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 11/26/13
While changing the oil on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma, I notices significant rust on the frame of my truck. I scraped at some and chunks fell off revealing a weakened frame. My spare has not been able to hold air and upon inspection the entire metal area that holds the tire in place is rusted. The mileage is under 90K I would like to have this documented as I have been reading other complaints from 2006 Tacoma owners they are experiencing the same problem as myself. This car is as a family vehicle as utilize it in camping, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Thank you
The underside of my truck has so much rust that the spare wheel and tire will not hold air. I notified Toyota customer service and was told they couldn't do any thing about it because the warranty had expired. I expect the tire and wheel to fall out and cause an accident at any time.
On 5/18/13, while preparing to service this truck, I found that the front frame crossmember had severe rust damage. On further inspection, I saw that the mount for the lower control arm on the frame had completely disintegrated; there was very little metal left to hold the control arm in place. This was on the left side of the vehicle. I checked the same mount on the right side and found that it too had rust perforation, though not as bad as the other side. I also found that the frame rail itself had rusted completely through on the left side. I decided to park the truck. After talking with two local mechanics, who both agreed that this truck was definitely not safe to drive, I contacted Toyota corporate in California. I was told by three different Toyota representatives that this truck was not covered by any recall, and that my only option was to have it repaired at my expense. I am well aware that Toyota has had severe frame rust issues, and I strongly feel that they should extend their recall to include other model years. I am currently left stranded with a mechanically sound seven year old truck which I cannot drive!
The frame of my 2006 Tacoma is rusting severely, especially the welds that hold the frame together. I took my truck to the Toyota dealership and they told me there is nothing wrong with 'surface rust' and it's 'normal', even though it is obvious that the problem is a galvanic reaction and will eventually cause structural failure. The two previous generation Tacoma's had the same problems. There are hundreds of people that I have found across North America with the same problem. Toyota obviously understands what the problem is but refuses to acknowledge it. I have taken action to protect the frame but Toyota refuses to assume any responsibility for an obvious defective manufacturing process.
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- Sewickley, PA, USA