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May 13, 2024 Structure 103,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was not driving smoothly. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that while disconnecting the trailer hitch, the contact proceeded to inspect the vehicle. The conta...

May 13, 2024 Structure 103,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was not driving smoothly. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that while disconnecting the trailer hitch, the contact proceeded to inspect the vehicle. The conta...

Mar 14, 2024 Suspension

Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and ...

Mar 14, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and ...

Mar 14, 2024 Structure

Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and ...

Mar 14, 2024 Suspension

Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and ...

Mar 14, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and ...

Mar 14, 2024 Structure

Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and ...

Nov 10, 2022 Suspension 147,813 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an unknown popping sound was coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered severe corrosion and a crack that had formed on the rear passenger’s side fender. Neither the dea...

Nov 10, 2022 Structure 147,813 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an unknown popping sound was coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered severe corrosion and a crack that had formed on the rear passenger’s side fender. Neither the dea...

Nov 10, 2022 Suspension 147,813 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an unknown popping sound was coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered severe corrosion and a crack that had formed on the rear passenger’s side fender. Neither the dea...

Nov 10, 2022 Structure 147,813 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an unknown popping sound was coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered severe corrosion and a crack that had formed on the rear passenger’s side fender. Neither the dea...

Aug 13, 2021 Air Bags

I WENT TO AGUADILLA AND HORMIGUEROS DEALERS, BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO MAKE A JOB . DON'T BRING ME A SERVICE.

Aug 13, 2021 Service Brakes

I WENT TO AGUADILLA AND HORMIGUEROS DEALERS, BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO MAKE A JOB . DON'T BRING ME A SERVICE.

Aug 13, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I WENT TO AGUADILLA AND HORMIGUEROS DEALERS, BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO MAKE A JOB . DON'T BRING ME A SERVICE.

Aug 13, 2021 Air Bags

I WENT TO AGUADILLA AND HORMIGUEROS DEALERS, BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO MAKE A JOB . DON'T BRING ME A SERVICE.

Aug 13, 2021 Service Brakes

I WENT TO AGUADILLA AND HORMIGUEROS DEALERS, BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO MAKE A JOB . DON'T BRING ME A SERVICE.

Aug 13, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I WENT TO AGUADILLA AND HORMIGUEROS DEALERS, BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO MAKE A JOB . DON'T BRING ME A SERVICE.

Jul 20, 2021 Suspension

Frame rusting from inside out. Vehicle has been in same family since purchased new in 2000 and no recall notice was ever received. Rest of vehicle is in GREAT shape.

Jul 20, 2021 Air Bags Crash

My 1999 Toyota Tacoma was involved in a rear end vehicle collision (the front of my vehicle struck the rear of a vehicle traveling in front of me) at a speed of approximately 40-45 mph. The roadway surface was smooth asphalt at a slight downgrade during clear/dry weather conditions on Monday 7/19/2...

Jul 20, 2021 Suspension

Frame rusting from inside out. Vehicle has been in same family since purchased new in 2000 and no recall notice was ever received. Rest of vehicle is in GREAT shape.

Jul 20, 2021 Air Bags Crash

My 1999 Toyota Tacoma was involved in a rear end vehicle collision (the front of my vehicle struck the rear of a vehicle traveling in front of me) at a speed of approximately 40-45 mph. The roadway surface was smooth asphalt at a slight downgrade during clear/dry weather conditions on Monday 7/19/2...

May 18, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The Toyota Tacoma 1999 has a complete damaged , rusted, broken frame which is dangerous. I took the car to the dealer and they said the recall for the frame is already expired and they will not accept it, what could i do to resolve this issue. Thank You

May 18, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The Toyota Tacoma 1999 has a complete damaged , rusted, broken frame which is dangerous. I took the car to the dealer and they said the recall for the frame is already expired and they will not accept it, what could i do to resolve this issue. Thank You

Aug 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other 213,500 mi

WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS MY FRAME IS RUSTING OUT HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THEM UNTIL NOW I WAS THEY HAD EXTENDED A RECALL OF REPAIR OR PURCHASE VEHICLE 15 YEARS BUT MY FRAME HAS BEEN GOOD UP UNTIL THESE LAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE CALLED A TOYOTA DEALER SHIP CAN'T GET ANY H...

Aug 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other 213,500 mi

WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS MY FRAME IS RUSTING OUT HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THEM UNTIL NOW I WAS THEY HAD EXTENDED A RECALL OF REPAIR OR PURCHASE VEHICLE 15 YEARS BUT MY FRAME HAS BEEN GOOD UP UNTIL THESE LAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE CALLED A TOYOTA DEALER SHIP CAN'T GET ANY H...

May 30, 2020 Unknown Or Other

RUSTED FRAME. *TR

May 30, 2020 Unknown Or Other

RUSTED FRAME. *TR

Jun 24, 2019 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE STATE INSPECTED, BUT IT DID NOT PASS DUE TO SEVERE RUST UNDER THE BED OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED A NEW FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTI...

Jun 24, 2019 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE STATE INSPECTED, BUT IT DID NOT PASS DUE TO SEVERE RUST UNDER THE BED OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED A NEW FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTI...

Jun 24, 2019 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE STATE INSPECTED, BUT IT DID NOT PASS DUE TO SEVERE RUST UNDER THE BED OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED A NEW FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTI...

Jun 24, 2019 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE STATE INSPECTED, BUT IT DID NOT PASS DUE TO SEVERE RUST UNDER THE BED OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED A NEW FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTI...

May 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other 246,000 mi

IN THE SUMMER OF 2016 I HAD NOTICED A LONG STRIP OF METAL HANGING BELOW MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A PART OF THE FRAME. AFTER A MORE THOROUGH INVESTIGATION I HAD FOUND THE WHOLE FRAME RUSTED. THEN THROUGH RESEARCH DEEMED IT NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IN 2009 , AFTER HEARING FROM A FRIEND(...

May 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other 246,000 mi

IN THE SUMMER OF 2016 I HAD NOTICED A LONG STRIP OF METAL HANGING BELOW MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A PART OF THE FRAME. AFTER A MORE THOROUGH INVESTIGATION I HAD FOUND THE WHOLE FRAME RUSTED. THEN THROUGH RESEARCH DEEMED IT NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IN 2009 , AFTER HEARING FROM A FRIEND(...

Feb 5, 2019 Structure 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01E041000 (TRAILER HITCHES). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SENT A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE WHO DID NOT MENTION IF THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECT...

Feb 5, 2019 Trailer Hitches 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01E041000 (TRAILER HITCHES). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SENT A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE WHO DID NOT MENTION IF THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECT...

Feb 5, 2019 Structure 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01E041000 (TRAILER HITCHES). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SENT A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE WHO DID NOT MENTION IF THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECT...

Feb 5, 2019 Trailer Hitches 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01E041000 (TRAILER HITCHES). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SENT A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE WHO DID NOT MENTION IF THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECT...

Jan 25, 2019 Structure 164,603 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS DETERIORATED AND RUSTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRAME. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED AN...

Jan 25, 2019 Structure 164,603 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS DETERIORATED AND RUSTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRAME. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED AN...

Dec 12, 2018 Structure 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRACTURED AND THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME. DEL TOYOTA (2945 L...

Dec 12, 2018 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRACTURED AND THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME. DEL TOYOTA (2945 L...

Dec 12, 2018 Structure 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRACTURED AND THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME. DEL TOYOTA (2945 L...

Dec 12, 2018 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRACTURED AND THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME. DEL TOYOTA (2945 L...

Sep 29, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 108,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED.

Sep 29, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 108,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED.

Sep 14, 2018 Structure

FRAME PERFORATED DUE TO RUST, UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Sep 14, 2018 Structure

FRAME PERFORATED DUE TO RUST, UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Aug 28, 2018 Structure

THE BODY IS TOTALLY RUST AND BROKEN. IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I AM THE THIRD OWNER

Aug 28, 2018 Exterior Lighting

THE BODY IS TOTALLY RUST AND BROKEN. IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I AM THE THIRD OWNER

Aug 28, 2018 Structure

THE BODY IS TOTALLY RUST AND BROKEN. IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I AM THE THIRD OWNER

Aug 28, 2018 Exterior Lighting

THE BODY IS TOTALLY RUST AND BROKEN. IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I AM THE THIRD OWNER

Jun 5, 2018 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FRAME CORROSION AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND INSPECTED 11/21/11 AND RESULTS WAS SAID TO BE OK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR YEARLY INSPECTION 5/29/18 AND WAS REJECTED FOR CORROSION WHICH IS ALMOST COMPLETELY THROUGH THE FRAME.

Jun 5, 2018 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FRAME CORROSION AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND INSPECTED 11/21/11 AND RESULTS WAS SAID TO BE OK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR YEARLY INSPECTION 5/29/18 AND WAS REJECTED FOR CORROSION WHICH IS ALMOST COMPLETELY THROUGH THE FRAME.

May 13, 2018 Structure 225,000 mi

99 TOYOTA FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH WHEN CARFAX REPORT SPECIFICALLY LISTED A TOYOTA DEALER CHECKED SAME VEHICLE FOR FRAME RUST IN 2014 WITH 207000 MILES ON IT. IT PASSED IF THAT'S WHAT U WANT TO CALL IT. NOW IN 2018 WITH AN ADDITIONAL 15,000 MILES ON IT, IT HAS RUSTED THROUGH.

May 13, 2018 Structure 225,000 mi

BOUGHT 99 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK.VERIFIED WITH DEALER WHO DID THE FRAME EXAM IN 2014 FOR RUST. AT 207000 MILES. IT PASSED IMSPECTIOM IN 2014??? NOW 4 YRS LATER AND 18000 ADDITIONAL MILES, IT'S RUSTED IN HALF?

May 13, 2018 Power Train 225,000 mi

BOUGHT 99 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK.VERIFIED WITH DEALER WHO DID THE FRAME EXAM IN 2014 FOR RUST. AT 207000 MILES. IT PASSED IMSPECTIOM IN 2014??? NOW 4 YRS LATER AND 18000 ADDITIONAL MILES, IT'S RUSTED IN HALF?

May 13, 2018 Suspension 225,000 mi

BOUGHT 99 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK.VERIFIED WITH DEALER WHO DID THE FRAME EXAM IN 2014 FOR RUST. AT 207000 MILES. IT PASSED IMSPECTIOM IN 2014??? NOW 4 YRS LATER AND 18000 ADDITIONAL MILES, IT'S RUSTED IN HALF?

May 13, 2018 Structure 225,000 mi

99 TOYOTA FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH WHEN CARFAX REPORT SPECIFICALLY LISTED A TOYOTA DEALER CHECKED SAME VEHICLE FOR FRAME RUST IN 2014 WITH 207000 MILES ON IT. IT PASSED IF THAT'S WHAT U WANT TO CALL IT. NOW IN 2018 WITH AN ADDITIONAL 15,000 MILES ON IT, IT HAS RUSTED THROUGH.

May 13, 2018 Structure 225,000 mi

BOUGHT 99 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK.VERIFIED WITH DEALER WHO DID THE FRAME EXAM IN 2014 FOR RUST. AT 207000 MILES. IT PASSED IMSPECTIOM IN 2014??? NOW 4 YRS LATER AND 18000 ADDITIONAL MILES, IT'S RUSTED IN HALF?

May 13, 2018 Power Train 225,000 mi

BOUGHT 99 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK.VERIFIED WITH DEALER WHO DID THE FRAME EXAM IN 2014 FOR RUST. AT 207000 MILES. IT PASSED IMSPECTIOM IN 2014??? NOW 4 YRS LATER AND 18000 ADDITIONAL MILES, IT'S RUSTED IN HALF?

May 13, 2018 Suspension 225,000 mi

BOUGHT 99 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK.VERIFIED WITH DEALER WHO DID THE FRAME EXAM IN 2014 FOR RUST. AT 207000 MILES. IT PASSED IMSPECTIOM IN 2014??? NOW 4 YRS LATER AND 18000 ADDITIONAL MILES, IT'S RUSTED IN HALF?

Dec 26, 2017 Power Train 160,000 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS AT 160,000 MILES

Dec 26, 2017 Power Train 160,000 mi

PREMATURE FAILURE OF DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS AT 160,000 MILES

Nov 1, 2017 Structure 156,000 mi

FRAME RUSTED OUT, CAUSING THE BODY TO DROP AND A BOLT TO SETTLE ON MY GAS TANK, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. NEEDS A NEW FRAME TO FIX.

Nov 1, 2017 Structure 156,000 mi

FRAME RUSTED OUT, CAUSING THE BODY TO DROP AND A BOLT TO SETTLE ON MY GAS TANK, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. NEEDS A NEW FRAME TO FIX.

Oct 19, 2017 Suspension 80,000 mi

IN MA YOU NEED TO HAVE AN ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION. I WENT FOR THAT INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT PASS THE TRUCK BECAUSE OF A SEVERELY RUSTED FRAME. I WENT TO THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD TO EITHER AGREE TO PAY FOR A FRAME REPLACEMENT OR JUNK THE TRUCK. I CAN'T D...

Oct 19, 2017 Suspension 80,000 mi

IN MA YOU NEED TO HAVE AN ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION. I WENT FOR THAT INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT PASS THE TRUCK BECAUSE OF A SEVERELY RUSTED FRAME. I WENT TO THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD TO EITHER AGREE TO PAY FOR A FRAME REPLACEMENT OR JUNK THE TRUCK. I CAN'T D...

Aug 22, 2017 Structure 86,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED DURING STATE INSPECTION THEY WERE MADE AWARE OF THE VEHICLE'S FRAME HAVING SEVERE CORROSION. THE SULLIVAN BROTHERS TOYOTA LOCATED IN KINGSTON, MA WAS CONTACTED WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DECLINED R...

Aug 22, 2017 Structure 86,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED DURING STATE INSPECTION THEY WERE MADE AWARE OF THE VEHICLE'S FRAME HAVING SEVERE CORROSION. THE SULLIVAN BROTHERS TOYOTA LOCATED IN KINGSTON, MA WAS CONTACTED WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DECLINED R...

Jul 19, 2017 Structure 175,000 mi

WHEN I CHANGED THE OIL IN MARCH, I NOTICED A HUGE HOLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT FRAME MEMBER, NEXT TO THE GAS TANK. I THEN CHECKED THE RIGHT SIDE, AND FOUND A LONG LINE OF RUSTED THROUGH HOLES ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THAT FRAME MEMBER. I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT BY THE OEM'S SELECTION OF ST...

Jul 19, 2017 Structure 175,000 mi

WHEN I CHANGED THE OIL IN MARCH, I NOTICED A HUGE HOLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT FRAME MEMBER, NEXT TO THE GAS TANK. I THEN CHECKED THE RIGHT SIDE, AND FOUND A LONG LINE OF RUSTED THROUGH HOLES ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THAT FRAME MEMBER. I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT BY THE OEM'S SELECTION OF ST...

Jun 26, 2017 Steering 106,000 mi

I'VE HAD COMPLETE FAILURE OF BOTH SIDES- FRONT BALL JOINTS. I CHALKED UP THE THE DRIVERS SIDE FAILURE TO HAPPENSTANCE, BUT AFTER PASSENGER SIDE RECENTLY HAD THE SAME FAILURE I DID SOME INVESTIGATING AND REALIZED THIS IS A VEHICLE ASSEMBLY ISSUE. THE SAME ISSUE HAD RECALLS FOR THE LATER MODELS 2001-0...

Jun 26, 2017 Suspension 106,000 mi

I'VE HAD COMPLETE FAILURE OF BOTH SIDES- FRONT BALL JOINTS. I CHALKED UP THE THE DRIVERS SIDE FAILURE TO HAPPENSTANCE, BUT AFTER PASSENGER SIDE RECENTLY HAD THE SAME FAILURE I DID SOME INVESTIGATING AND REALIZED THIS IS A VEHICLE ASSEMBLY ISSUE. THE SAME ISSUE HAD RECALLS FOR THE LATER MODELS 2001-0...

Jun 26, 2017 Steering 106,000 mi

I'VE HAD COMPLETE FAILURE OF BOTH SIDES- FRONT BALL JOINTS. I CHALKED UP THE THE DRIVERS SIDE FAILURE TO HAPPENSTANCE, BUT AFTER PASSENGER SIDE RECENTLY HAD THE SAME FAILURE I DID SOME INVESTIGATING AND REALIZED THIS IS A VEHICLE ASSEMBLY ISSUE. THE SAME ISSUE HAD RECALLS FOR THE LATER MODELS 2001-0...

Jun 26, 2017 Suspension 106,000 mi

I'VE HAD COMPLETE FAILURE OF BOTH SIDES- FRONT BALL JOINTS. I CHALKED UP THE THE DRIVERS SIDE FAILURE TO HAPPENSTANCE, BUT AFTER PASSENGER SIDE RECENTLY HAD THE SAME FAILURE I DID SOME INVESTIGATING AND REALIZED THIS IS A VEHICLE ASSEMBLY ISSUE. THE SAME ISSUE HAD RECALLS FOR THE LATER MODELS 2001-0...

Jun 19, 2017 Structure

THE FRAME HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY 2 SEPARATE REPAIR SHOPS AS BEING NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO HOLES. THIS MAKE AND MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR THIS REASON AND WAS BROUGHT INTO A TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER IN 2009. THE FRAME WAS INSPECTED "OK" AND NO WORK WAS DONE. THE FRAME IS NOW ROTTED AND I AM NOW BEING TOLD IT IS ...

Jun 19, 2017 Structure

THE FRAME HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY 2 SEPARATE REPAIR SHOPS AS BEING NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO HOLES. THIS MAKE AND MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR THIS REASON AND WAS BROUGHT INTO A TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER IN 2009. THE FRAME WAS INSPECTED "OK" AND NO WORK WAS DONE. THE FRAME IS NOW ROTTED AND I AM NOW BEING TOLD IT IS ...

Jun 1, 2017 Structure 180,000 mi

TOYOTA SENT A RECALL CARD IN 2011 TO RUST PROOF THE FRAME. THEY COVERED UP THE RUST AND SAID THE VEHICLE WAS GOOD TO GO. THE FRAME HAS RUSTED TO THE POINT THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEY PURCHASED HIS VEHICLE AND I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE...

Jun 1, 2017 Structure 180,000 mi

TOYOTA SENT A RECALL CARD IN 2011 TO RUST PROOF THE FRAME. THEY COVERED UP THE RUST AND SAID THE VEHICLE WAS GOOD TO GO. THE FRAME HAS RUSTED TO THE POINT THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEY PURCHASED HIS VEHICLE AND I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE...

May 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other 226,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THE FRAME BROKE. NOW I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THE FRAME HAS BROKEN BECAUSE OF RUST. WE WANT TO KNOW IF THE TOYOTA IS STANDING BY AND REPAIRING OR IF THEY ARE GIVING COMPENSATION FOR THIS ISSUE. HOW DO WE FIND OUT ABOUT THIS? THE TRUCK LOOKS VERY NICE. E...

May 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other 226,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THE FRAME BROKE. NOW I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THE FRAME HAS BROKEN BECAUSE OF RUST. WE WANT TO KNOW IF THE TOYOTA IS STANDING BY AND REPAIRING OR IF THEY ARE GIVING COMPENSATION FOR THIS ISSUE. HOW DO WE FIND OUT ABOUT THIS? THE TRUCK LOOKS VERY NICE. E...

Apr 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other 114,400 mi

MY TRUCK FRAME HAD A RECALL AND TOYOTA TOLD ME IT WAS SOLID. I HAD IT RUSTPROOFED AND TODAY WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE BACK ROAD WITH MY DOGS IN THE TRUCK MY LEAF SPRING FELL OFF THE FRAME DUE TO A ROTTED FRAME. IF I HAD BEEN ON A HIGHWAY DOING 60, I WOULD NOT BE WRITING YOU. HAD TO HAVE IT BROUGHT H...

Apr 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other 114,400 mi

MY TRUCK FRAME HAD A RECALL AND TOYOTA TOLD ME IT WAS SOLID. I HAD IT RUSTPROOFED AND TODAY WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE BACK ROAD WITH MY DOGS IN THE TRUCK MY LEAF SPRING FELL OFF THE FRAME DUE TO A ROTTED FRAME. IF I HAD BEEN ON A HIGHWAY DOING 60, I WOULD NOT BE WRITING YOU. HAD TO HAVE IT BROUGHT H...

Feb 3, 2017 Structure

HOLES RUSTED THROUGH ON FRAME. BELIEVE IT'S CALLED LIFT SPRING BRACKET BROKE BECAUSE OF RUST. MECHANIC INFORMED ME A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO WHEN I WANTED TO KNOW IF RUSTED OUT HOLE IN FRAME COULD BE REPAIRED

Feb 3, 2017 Structure 110,000 mi

FRAME RUSTED SO BAD THERE ARE HOLES, AND A BRACKET HAS BROKEN LOSE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO MOVE. WAS TOLD TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BY MECHANIC A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO.

Feb 3, 2017 Structure

HOLES RUSTED THROUGH ON FRAME. BELIEVE IT'S CALLED LIFT SPRING BRACKET BROKE BECAUSE OF RUST. MECHANIC INFORMED ME A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO WHEN I WANTED TO KNOW IF RUSTED OUT HOLE IN FRAME COULD BE REPAIRED

Feb 3, 2017 Structure 110,000 mi

FRAME RUSTED SO BAD THERE ARE HOLES, AND A BRACKET HAS BROKEN LOSE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO MOVE. WAS TOLD TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BY MECHANIC A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO.

Nov 18, 2016 Structure 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME ON THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED. 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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Nov 18, 2016 Structure 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME ON THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED. 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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Oct 6, 2016 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THE REAR SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M...

Oct 6, 2016 Structure

THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT AND FALLING APART. THIS HAS MADE THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Oct 6, 2016 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND THE REAR SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M...

Oct 6, 2016 Structure

THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT AND FALLING APART. THIS HAS MADE THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Sep 13, 2016 Structure 175,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH JUST BEFORE THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. IT HAS SPLIT COMPLETELY THROUGH THE METAL AND RUNS ALL THE WAY DOWN TOWARD THE FRONT . ALL THE WAY DOWN. IT SCARES ME TO DRIVE IT BNUT IT IS THE ONLY TRANPORTATION I HAVE AND NO CHOICE. THIS HAPPENED IN THE...

Sep 13, 2016 Structure 175,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH JUST BEFORE THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. IT HAS SPLIT COMPLETELY THROUGH THE METAL AND RUNS ALL THE WAY DOWN TOWARD THE FRONT . ALL THE WAY DOWN. IT SCARES ME TO DRIVE IT BNUT IT IS THE ONLY TRANPORTATION I HAVE AND NO CHOICE. THIS HAPPENED IN THE...

Aug 18, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL.

Aug 18, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL.

Aug 10, 2016 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME HAD RUSTED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Aug 10, 2016 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME HAD RUSTED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Jul 22, 2016 Suspension 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT A TOYOTA DEALER FOR CORROSION. THE TECHNICIAN ASSURED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. FIVE YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR SUSPE...

Jul 22, 2016 Structure 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT A TOYOTA DEALER FOR CORROSION. THE TECHNICIAN ASSURED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. FIVE YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR SUSPE...

Jul 22, 2016 Suspension 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT A TOYOTA DEALER FOR CORROSION. THE TECHNICIAN ASSURED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. FIVE YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR SUSPE...

Jul 22, 2016 Structure 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT A TOYOTA DEALER FOR CORROSION. THE TECHNICIAN ASSURED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. FIVE YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR SUSPE...

Jul 18, 2016 Structure

TOYOTA TACOMAS OF THIS YEAR ARE A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO FRAMES THAT RUST THROUGH AND BECOME WEAK TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. TOYOTA HAS NOT DONE ENOUGH WITH ITS VOLUNTARY SERVICE REPAIR LEAVING THOUSANDS OF THESE TRUCKS ON THE ROAD AND PUTTING ALL DRIVERS AT RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM FRAME BR...

Jul 18, 2016 Structure

TOYOTA TACOMAS OF THIS YEAR ARE A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO FRAMES THAT RUST THROUGH AND BECOME WEAK TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. TOYOTA HAS NOT DONE ENOUGH WITH ITS VOLUNTARY SERVICE REPAIR LEAVING THOUSANDS OF THESE TRUCKS ON THE ROAD AND PUTTING ALL DRIVERS AT RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM FRAME BR...

Jun 23, 2016 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STRAP THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED AND DETACHED. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE STRAPS. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jun 23, 2016 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STRAP THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED AND DETACHED. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE STRAPS. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jun 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA THAT I BOUGHT DROVE A AROUND FOR A YEAR ONLY HAS 160XXX. THE FRAME CRACK THROUGH ON PASSENGER SIDE IN BETWEEN LEAF HANGERS. THEN ON THE DRIVERS FRONT LEAF HANGER TO FIRST BODY MOUNT IS MISSING 26 INCHES OF THE FRAME FROM CORROSION. UN SAFE TO DRIVE.

Jun 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA THAT I BOUGHT DROVE A AROUND FOR A YEAR ONLY HAS 160XXX. THE FRAME CRACK THROUGH ON PASSENGER SIDE IN BETWEEN LEAF HANGERS. THEN ON THE DRIVERS FRONT LEAF HANGER TO FIRST BODY MOUNT IS MISSING 26 INCHES OF THE FRAME FROM CORROSION. UN SAFE TO DRIVE.

Jun 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

FRAME HAS HOLES. VEHICLE WAS OK UNTIL THIS YEAR. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. TOYOTA WILL DO NOTHING

Jun 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

FRAME HAS HOLES. VEHICLE WAS OK UNTIL THIS YEAR. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. TOYOTA WILL DO NOTHING

Apr 11, 2016 Structure 54,309 mi

TOYOTA RUST RECALL. TRUCK PURCHASED IN 2003 AND UNDERCOATED . [XXX] RECEIVED RECALL, TOOK IT IN, NOTHING WAS DONE. [XXX], SON BOUGHT TRUCK IN 2008 WENT TO L& S TOYOTA REGARDING RUST, NOTHING WAS DONE. FRAME HAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT IT PUNCTURED HOLE IN FUEL TANK; OTHERWISE, TRUCK IN EXCELLENT COND...

Apr 11, 2016 Structure 54,309 mi

TOYOTA RUST RECALL. TRUCK PURCHASED IN 2003 AND UNDERCOATED . [XXX] RECEIVED RECALL, TOOK IT IN, NOTHING WAS DONE. [XXX], SON BOUGHT TRUCK IN 2008 WENT TO L& S TOYOTA REGARDING RUST, NOTHING WAS DONE. FRAME HAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT IT PUNCTURED HOLE IN FUEL TANK; OTHERWISE, TRUCK IN EXCELLENT COND...

Apr 7, 2016 Structure 95,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA IS RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS ON LONG SAFE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK IT'S A KNOW PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO FIX THERE OWN PROBLEM CAUSE IT WILL DIP INTO THE BILLIONS OF BONUS MONEY THESE CROOKS MAKE EACH YEAR. DRIVE IT TILL IT SNAPS IN TWO T...

Apr 7, 2016 Structure 95,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA IS RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS ON LONG SAFE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK IT'S A KNOW PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO FIX THERE OWN PROBLEM CAUSE IT WILL DIP INTO THE BILLIONS OF BONUS MONEY THESE CROOKS MAKE EACH YEAR. DRIVE IT TILL IT SNAPS IN TWO T...

Apr 6, 2016 Electrical System 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BATTERY CABLE WAS TOO SHORT TO REACH THE BATTERY CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY CLAMPS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED,...

Apr 6, 2016 Electrical System 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BATTERY CABLE WAS TOO SHORT TO REACH THE BATTERY CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY CLAMPS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED,...

Mar 17, 2016 Structure 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME OF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED CORROSION LOCATED NEAR THE REAR LEAF SPRING OF THE VEHICLE ALONG THE WELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR...

Mar 17, 2016 Structure 260,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME OF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED CORROSION LOCATED NEAR THE REAR LEAF SPRING OF THE VEHICLE ALONG THE WELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR...

Mar 14, 2016 Structure 160,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTED AND SHOWS PERFORATION OF THE METAL, NEARLY THROUGH THE WHOLE FRAME ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE, NEAR SHOCK ATTACHMENT AS WELL AS DRIVER SIDE REAR IN SAME AREA. UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Mar 14, 2016 Structure 160,000 mi

THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTED AND SHOWS PERFORATION OF THE METAL, NEARLY THROUGH THE WHOLE FRAME ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE, NEAR SHOCK ATTACHMENT AS WELL AS DRIVER SIDE REAR IN SAME AREA. UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Mar 1, 2016 Structure 410,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER INSPECTED THE FRAME LAST WEEK AND CONFIRMED THAT IT HAS THE RUST ISSUE COVERED BY THE 15 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THE 15 YEARS ENDED TWO YEARS AGO FOR MY VEHICLE. TOYOTA APPLIED A THICK UNDER COAT IN 2011 BUT IT ACTUALLY PREVENTED TH...

Mar 1, 2016 Structure 410,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER INSPECTED THE FRAME LAST WEEK AND CONFIRMED THAT IT HAS THE RUST ISSUE COVERED BY THE 15 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THE 15 YEARS ENDED TWO YEARS AGO FOR MY VEHICLE. TOYOTA APPLIED A THICK UNDER COAT IN 2011 BUT IT ACTUALLY PREVENTED TH...

Mar 1, 2016 Structure 410,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER INSPECTED THE FRAME LAST WEEK AND CONFIRMED THAT IT HAS THE RUST ISSUE COVERED BY THE 15 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THE 15 YEARS ENDED TWO YEARS AGO FOR MY VEHICLE. TOYOTA APPLIED A THICK UNDER COAT IN 2011 BUT IT ACTUALLY PREVENTED TH...

Mar 1, 2016 Structure 410,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER INSPECTED THE FRAME LAST WEEK AND CONFIRMED THAT IT HAS THE RUST ISSUE COVERED BY THE 15 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THE 15 YEARS ENDED TWO YEARS AGO FOR MY VEHICLE. TOYOTA APPLIED A THICK UNDER COAT IN 2011 BUT IT ACTUALLY PREVENTED TH...

Feb 10, 2016 Structure 109,677 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INCLUDED THE VIN IN A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN IN WHICH THE SOLUTION WAS TO COAT THE RUST, BUT THIS DID NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T...

Feb 10, 2016 Structure 109,677 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INCLUDED THE VIN IN A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN IN WHICH THE SOLUTION WAS TO COAT THE RUST, BUT THIS DID NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T...

Feb 4, 2016 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL- MY HUSBAND HAD A SEIZURE WHILE DRIVING. HE CROSSED OVER TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HE HIT ONE CAR, WENT OVER A CURB AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND ENDED UP HITTING THE BACK OF A SUBWAY. HIS CAR WENT THROUGH THE WALL INTO THE SUBWAY. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. POLICE DID FILE A REPORT AND HE ...

Feb 4, 2016 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL- MY HUSBAND HAD A SEIZURE WHILE DRIVING. HE CROSSED OVER TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HE HIT ONE CAR, WENT OVER A CURB AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND ENDED UP HITTING THE BACK OF A SUBWAY. HIS CAR WENT THROUGH THE WALL INTO THE SUBWAY. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. POLICE DID FILE A REPORT AND HE ...

Dec 22, 2015 Structure 289,595 mi

DEC 13, 2015, WHILE BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP MY READING GLASSES IN THE DRIVEWAY, I NOTICED A CLEAN THROUGH FRACTURE OF THE FRAME, REAR PASSENGER SIDE, JUST IN FRONT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FITTING. A FEW DAYS EARLIER I HAD WONDERED WHY THE BED WAS TILTED UP PINCHING THE BACK OF THE CAB. THE VEHICLE...

Dec 22, 2015 Suspension 289,595 mi

DEC 13, 2015, WHILE BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP MY READING GLASSES IN THE DRIVEWAY, I NOTICED A CLEAN THROUGH FRACTURE OF THE FRAME, REAR PASSENGER SIDE, JUST IN FRONT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FITTING. A FEW DAYS EARLIER I HAD WONDERED WHY THE BED WAS TILTED UP PINCHING THE BACK OF THE CAB. THE VEHICLE...

Dec 22, 2015 Structure 289,595 mi

DEC 13, 2015, WHILE BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP MY READING GLASSES IN THE DRIVEWAY, I NOTICED A CLEAN THROUGH FRACTURE OF THE FRAME, REAR PASSENGER SIDE, JUST IN FRONT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FITTING. A FEW DAYS EARLIER I HAD WONDERED WHY THE BED WAS TILTED UP PINCHING THE BACK OF THE CAB. THE VEHICLE...

Dec 22, 2015 Suspension 289,595 mi

DEC 13, 2015, WHILE BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP MY READING GLASSES IN THE DRIVEWAY, I NOTICED A CLEAN THROUGH FRACTURE OF THE FRAME, REAR PASSENGER SIDE, JUST IN FRONT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER FITTING. A FEW DAYS EARLIER I HAD WONDERED WHY THE BED WAS TILTED UP PINCHING THE BACK OF THE CAB. THE VEHICLE...

Nov 20, 2015 Structure 122,000 mi

TOYOTA SENT A RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO TO CHECK AND FIX A PROBLEM WITH RUST ON THE VEHICLE FRAME. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE 'FIX', NOW (11/19/15) I FIND OUT MY FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS A POPULAR TRUCK AND THERE ARE ALOT ON THE ROAD, SOME MAY BE IN THE SAME SITUATION I ...

Nov 20, 2015 Structure 122,000 mi

TOYOTA SENT A RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO TO CHECK AND FIX A PROBLEM WITH RUST ON THE VEHICLE FRAME. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE 'FIX', NOW (11/19/15) I FIND OUT MY FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS A POPULAR TRUCK AND THERE ARE ALOT ON THE ROAD, SOME MAY BE IN THE SAME SITUATION I ...

Oct 20, 2015 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A LOUD POP SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND DETACHED. THE C...

Oct 20, 2015 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A LOUD POP SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND DETACHED. THE C...

Sep 21, 2015 Structure 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME HAD EXCESSIVE RUST AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROX...

Sep 21, 2015 Structure 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME HAD EXCESSIVE RUST AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROX...

Sep 18, 2015 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE LEAF SPRING FELL INTO THE FRAME AND PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA...

Sep 18, 2015 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE LEAF SPRING FELL INTO THE FRAME AND PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA...

Sep 16, 2015 Electrical System 7,500 mi

ENGINE SURGES AT A COMPLETE STOP WHILE IDLING AND IF I DON'T PUT ENOUGH FOOT PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL IT WILL LUNGE FORWARD. IT HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES I BECAME ACCUSTOM TO THE PROBLEM

Sep 16, 2015 Engine 7,500 mi

ENGINE SURGES AT A COMPLETE STOP WHILE IDLING AND IF I DON'T PUT ENOUGH FOOT PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL IT WILL LUNGE FORWARD. IT HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES I BECAME ACCUSTOM TO THE PROBLEM

Sep 16, 2015 Electrical System 7,500 mi

ENGINE SURGES AT A COMPLETE STOP WHILE IDLING AND IF I DON'T PUT ENOUGH FOOT PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL IT WILL LUNGE FORWARD. IT HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES I BECAME ACCUSTOM TO THE PROBLEM

Sep 16, 2015 Engine 7,500 mi

ENGINE SURGES AT A COMPLETE STOP WHILE IDLING AND IF I DON'T PUT ENOUGH FOOT PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL IT WILL LUNGE FORWARD. IT HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES I BECAME ACCUSTOM TO THE PROBLEM

Sep 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other 119,000 mi

MY 1999 TACOMA HAS JUST BEEN DECLARED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME (I BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP TO HAVE SOME A/C WORK DONE). AS PART OF THE TOYOTA SERVICE PROGRAM, THE TRUCK WAS INSPECTED LAST IN OCTOBER 2013, AND PASSED THE CORROSION TEST. AT THAT POINT T...

Sep 11, 2015 Power Train 119,000 mi

MY 1999 TACOMA HAS JUST BEEN DECLARED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME (I BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP TO HAVE SOME A/C WORK DONE). AS PART OF THE TOYOTA SERVICE PROGRAM, THE TRUCK WAS INSPECTED LAST IN OCTOBER 2013, AND PASSED THE CORROSION TEST. AT THAT POINT T...

Sep 11, 2015 Structure 119,000 mi

MY 1999 TACOMA HAS JUST BEEN DECLARED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME (I BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP TO HAVE SOME A/C WORK DONE). AS PART OF THE TOYOTA SERVICE PROGRAM, THE TRUCK WAS INSPECTED LAST IN OCTOBER 2013, AND PASSED THE CORROSION TEST. AT THAT POINT T...

Sep 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other 119,000 mi

MY 1999 TACOMA HAS JUST BEEN DECLARED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME (I BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP TO HAVE SOME A/C WORK DONE). AS PART OF THE TOYOTA SERVICE PROGRAM, THE TRUCK WAS INSPECTED LAST IN OCTOBER 2013, AND PASSED THE CORROSION TEST. AT THAT POINT T...

Sep 11, 2015 Power Train 119,000 mi

MY 1999 TACOMA HAS JUST BEEN DECLARED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME (I BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP TO HAVE SOME A/C WORK DONE). AS PART OF THE TOYOTA SERVICE PROGRAM, THE TRUCK WAS INSPECTED LAST IN OCTOBER 2013, AND PASSED THE CORROSION TEST. AT THAT POINT T...

Sep 11, 2015 Structure 119,000 mi

MY 1999 TACOMA HAS JUST BEEN DECLARED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME (I BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP TO HAVE SOME A/C WORK DONE). AS PART OF THE TOYOTA SERVICE PROGRAM, THE TRUCK WAS INSPECTED LAST IN OCTOBER 2013, AND PASSED THE CORROSION TEST. AT THAT POINT T...

Sep 3, 2015 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED DUE TO CORROSION IN THE FRAME BENEATH THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE REPAIR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED IN JULY 2011 BY SPRAYING ANTI-CORROSION CHEMICALS. HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT SATISFY THE PROBLEM AS THE REAR IS SO RUSTED OUT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. NEITHER THE TOYOTA DEALER NOR THE T...

Sep 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED DUE TO CORROSION IN THE FRAME BENEATH THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE REPAIR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED IN JULY 2011 BY SPRAYING ANTI-CORROSION CHEMICALS. HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT SATISFY THE PROBLEM AS THE REAR IS SO RUSTED OUT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. NEITHER THE TOYOTA DEALER NOR THE T...

Sep 3, 2015 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED DUE TO CORROSION IN THE FRAME BENEATH THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE REPAIR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED IN JULY 2011 BY SPRAYING ANTI-CORROSION CHEMICALS. HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT SATISFY THE PROBLEM AS THE REAR IS SO RUSTED OUT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. NEITHER THE TOYOTA DEALER NOR THE T...

Sep 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED DUE TO CORROSION IN THE FRAME BENEATH THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE REPAIR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED IN JULY 2011 BY SPRAYING ANTI-CORROSION CHEMICALS. HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT SATISFY THE PROBLEM AS THE REAR IS SO RUSTED OUT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. NEITHER THE TOYOTA DEALER NOR THE T...

Aug 6, 2015 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED NEAR THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

Aug 6, 2015 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED NEAR THE LEAF SPRINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

Jun 15, 2015 Air Bags 210,000 mi

THE AIRBAG SENSOR WON'T STOP BLINKING. WHAT IF THERE'S AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS WON'T DEPLOY? I BELIEVE SOMETHING WITH THE AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE AND MAY BE A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE.

Jun 15, 2015 Air Bags 210,000 mi

THE AIRBAG SENSOR WON'T STOP BLINKING. WHAT IF THERE'S AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS WON'T DEPLOY? I BELIEVE SOMETHING WITH THE AIRBAG IS DEFECTIVE AND MAY BE A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE.

Jun 8, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A PERFORATION IN THE FRAME TO THE POINT THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL. MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE FRAME WAS C...

Jun 8, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A PERFORATION IN THE FRAME TO THE POINT THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL. MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE FRAME WAS C...

May 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other 128,000 mi

THIS 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME IS COMPLETELY CORRODED AND CRACKED. VEHICLE IS ESSENTIALLY USELESS, NEARLY VALUELESS, AND A FINANCIAL AND SAFETY LIABILITY. WHEN I BROUGHT THIS TACOMA TO NORTHERN NEW YORK FOUR AND A HALF YEARS AGO, THE FRAME WAS IN NEARLY MINT CONDITION, AS WAS THE REST OF THE TRUCK...

May 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other 128,000 mi

THIS 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME IS COMPLETELY CORRODED AND CRACKED. VEHICLE IS ESSENTIALLY USELESS, NEARLY VALUELESS, AND A FINANCIAL AND SAFETY LIABILITY. WHEN I BROUGHT THIS TACOMA TO NORTHERN NEW YORK FOUR AND A HALF YEARS AGO, THE FRAME WAS IN NEARLY MINT CONDITION, AS WAS THE REST OF THE TRUCK...

May 7, 2015 Structure 137,995 mi

ON APRIL 8, 2015, I TOOK MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC I FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. HE INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME WAS SO SEVERELY RUSTED THAT IT WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT ANY ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE FRAME WOULD STILL...

May 7, 2015 Structure 137,995 mi

ON APRIL 8, 2015, I TOOK MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC I FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. HE INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME WAS SO SEVERELY RUSTED THAT IT WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT ANY ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE FRAME WOULD STILL...

Apr 17, 2015 Suspension 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION ON THE ...

Apr 17, 2015 Structure 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION ON THE ...

Apr 17, 2015 Suspension 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION ON THE ...

Apr 17, 2015 Structure 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION ON THE ...

Feb 20, 2015 Structure 122,345 mi

NOTICED MY TRUCK WAS LEAKING GAS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE TANK AND THEN I NOTICED THAT THE FRAME IS ROTTED OUT AROUND WHERE THE LEAF SPRING IS MOUNTED. MY TRUCK FRAME WAS INSPECTED BY TOYOTA YEARS AGO AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT PASSED. I KNOW ABOUT THE EXTENDED FRAME WAR...

Feb 20, 2015 Suspension 122,345 mi

NOTICED MY TRUCK WAS LEAKING GAS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE TANK AND THEN I NOTICED THAT THE FRAME IS ROTTED OUT AROUND WHERE THE LEAF SPRING IS MOUNTED. MY TRUCK FRAME WAS INSPECTED BY TOYOTA YEARS AGO AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT PASSED. I KNOW ABOUT THE EXTENDED FRAME WAR...

Feb 20, 2015 Structure 122,345 mi

NOTICED MY TRUCK WAS LEAKING GAS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE TANK AND THEN I NOTICED THAT THE FRAME IS ROTTED OUT AROUND WHERE THE LEAF SPRING IS MOUNTED. MY TRUCK FRAME WAS INSPECTED BY TOYOTA YEARS AGO AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT PASSED. I KNOW ABOUT THE EXTENDED FRAME WAR...

Feb 20, 2015 Suspension 122,345 mi

NOTICED MY TRUCK WAS LEAKING GAS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE TANK AND THEN I NOTICED THAT THE FRAME IS ROTTED OUT AROUND WHERE THE LEAF SPRING IS MOUNTED. MY TRUCK FRAME WAS INSPECTED BY TOYOTA YEARS AGO AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT PASSED. I KNOW ABOUT THE EXTENDED FRAME WAR...

Jan 7, 2015 Structure 150,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 11/2013 AT A SMALL DEALERSHIP. I CHECKED THE VEHICLE OUT PRETTY GOOD BEFORE PURCHASE AND FOUND LITE SURFACE RUST ON FRAME AND THOUGHT NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. 12/2014 I WAS WORKING ON EMERGENCY BRAKE, DO TO STICKING AND NOTICES A LARGE RUST HOLE AT THE REAR LEAF ...

Jan 7, 2015 Structure 150,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 11/2013 AT A SMALL DEALERSHIP. I CHECKED THE VEHICLE OUT PRETTY GOOD BEFORE PURCHASE AND FOUND LITE SURFACE RUST ON FRAME AND THOUGHT NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. 12/2014 I WAS WORKING ON EMERGENCY BRAKE, DO TO STICKING AND NOTICES A LARGE RUST HOLE AT THE REAR LEAF ...

Jan 6, 2015 Suspension 125,915 mi

IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR RUSTING UNDERNEATH.I'TS A1999 TACOMA THE MANUFACTOR SAID THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN I THINK MARCH FOR MY TRUCK.BUT MY FRAME BROKE IN AUGUST AND THEY (TOYOTA) ARE NOT GOING TO DO NOTHING FOR ME ABOUT IT.I DIDNT RECIVE ANY OF THE RECALL NOTICES FROM THEM AND I TOLD THEM THIS .TH...

Jan 6, 2015 Unknown Or Other 125,915 mi

IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR RUSTING UNDERNEATH.I'TS A1999 TACOMA THE MANUFACTOR SAID THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN I THINK MARCH FOR MY TRUCK.BUT MY FRAME BROKE IN AUGUST AND THEY (TOYOTA) ARE NOT GOING TO DO NOTHING FOR ME ABOUT IT.I DIDNT RECIVE ANY OF THE RECALL NOTICES FROM THEM AND I TOLD THEM THIS .TH...

Jan 6, 2015 Suspension 125,915 mi

IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR RUSTING UNDERNEATH.I'TS A1999 TACOMA THE MANUFACTOR SAID THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN I THINK MARCH FOR MY TRUCK.BUT MY FRAME BROKE IN AUGUST AND THEY (TOYOTA) ARE NOT GOING TO DO NOTHING FOR ME ABOUT IT.I DIDNT RECIVE ANY OF THE RECALL NOTICES FROM THEM AND I TOLD THEM THIS .TH...

Jan 6, 2015 Unknown Or Other 125,915 mi

IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR RUSTING UNDERNEATH.I'TS A1999 TACOMA THE MANUFACTOR SAID THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN I THINK MARCH FOR MY TRUCK.BUT MY FRAME BROKE IN AUGUST AND THEY (TOYOTA) ARE NOT GOING TO DO NOTHING FOR ME ABOUT IT.I DIDNT RECIVE ANY OF THE RECALL NOTICES FROM THEM AND I TOLD THEM THIS .TH...

Nov 21, 2014 Seat Belts Crash 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT LOCATED ABOVE A LARGE DRAINAGE PIPE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLO...

Nov 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT LOCATED ABOVE A LARGE DRAINAGE PIPE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLO...

Nov 21, 2014 Seat Belts Crash 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT LOCATED ABOVE A LARGE DRAINAGE PIPE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLO...

Nov 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT LOCATED ABOVE A LARGE DRAINAGE PIPE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLO...

Nov 14, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

THE TOYOTA TACOMA 1999 THAT I PURCHASED HAD A 15 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FRAME SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUST. THE WARRANTY ENDED ON 4/10/2014 BUT I DIDN'T PURCHASE THE VEHICLE UNTIL 7/27/2014. THE DEALER DID NOT DISCLOSE THE POOR FRAME CONDITION AND ALLOWED ME TO PURCHASE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE A...

Nov 14, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

THE TOYOTA TACOMA 1999 THAT I PURCHASED HAD A 15 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FRAME SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUST. THE WARRANTY ENDED ON 4/10/2014 BUT I DIDN'T PURCHASE THE VEHICLE UNTIL 7/27/2014. THE DEALER DID NOT DISCLOSE THE POOR FRAME CONDITION AND ALLOWED ME TO PURCHASE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE A...

Nov 5, 2014 Suspension 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE WHERE A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR...

Nov 5, 2014 Suspension 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE WHERE A PRIVATE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR...

Oct 10, 2014 Structure 102,000 mi

WE RECENTLY DISCOVERED A LARGE RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL OF OUR 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER TALKING TO OUR MECHANIC ABOUT REPAIR, WE DISCOVERED THAT TOYOTA HAD ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR FRAME DUE ACCELERATED RUSTING OF THE FRAME AND MANUFACTURER DEFECT, BUT WE WERE NEVER ...

Oct 10, 2014 Structure 102,000 mi

WE RECENTLY DISCOVERED A LARGE RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL OF OUR 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER TALKING TO OUR MECHANIC ABOUT REPAIR, WE DISCOVERED THAT TOYOTA HAD ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR FRAME DUE ACCELERATED RUSTING OF THE FRAME AND MANUFACTURER DEFECT, BUT WE WERE NEVER ...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER GREASING THE DRIVE SHAFT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THREE RUST HOLES LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE AND REAR OF THE LEAF SPRING MOUNT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MAIN FRAME WAS FAULTY DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER GREASING THE DRIVE SHAFT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THREE RUST HOLES LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE AND REAR OF THE LEAF SPRING MOUNT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MAIN FRAME WAS FAULTY DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU...

Jul 24, 2014 Structure

WE JUST LEARNED RECENTLY ABOUT THE ISSUE WITH THE TOYOTA FRAMES RUSTING OUT AND WHEN WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TOYOTA TO GET IT LOOKED AT THEY RESPONDED THAT THE 15 YEAR FRAME WARRANTY EXPIRED ON 5-27-2014. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE, NOR WERE WE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM UNTIL RECE...

Jul 24, 2014 Structure

WE JUST LEARNED RECENTLY ABOUT THE ISSUE WITH THE TOYOTA FRAMES RUSTING OUT AND WHEN WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TOYOTA TO GET IT LOOKED AT THEY RESPONDED THAT THE 15 YEAR FRAME WARRANTY EXPIRED ON 5-27-2014. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY TOYOTA ABOUT THIS ISSUE, NOR WERE WE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM UNTIL RECE...

Jul 21, 2014 Suspension 142,000 mi

TRUCK HAS PERFORATED RUST THROUGH THE FRAME. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE IMPACTING OLDER TOYOTA TACOMAS. I HAVE RECEIVED NO NOTICE OF ANY ISSUE FROM TOYOTA DESPITE HAVING A GOOD ADDRESS ON FILE, BUT AFTER CONTACTING TOYOTA, THEY HAVE INFORMED ME OF A 15 YEAR EXTENDED...

Jul 21, 2014 Structure 142,000 mi

TRUCK HAS PERFORATED RUST THROUGH THE FRAME. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE IMPACTING OLDER TOYOTA TACOMAS. I HAVE RECEIVED NO NOTICE OF ANY ISSUE FROM TOYOTA DESPITE HAVING A GOOD ADDRESS ON FILE, BUT AFTER CONTACTING TOYOTA, THEY HAVE INFORMED ME OF A 15 YEAR EXTENDED...

Jul 21, 2014 Suspension 142,000 mi

TRUCK HAS PERFORATED RUST THROUGH THE FRAME. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE IMPACTING OLDER TOYOTA TACOMAS. I HAVE RECEIVED NO NOTICE OF ANY ISSUE FROM TOYOTA DESPITE HAVING A GOOD ADDRESS ON FILE, BUT AFTER CONTACTING TOYOTA, THEY HAVE INFORMED ME OF A 15 YEAR EXTENDED...

Jul 21, 2014 Structure 142,000 mi

TRUCK HAS PERFORATED RUST THROUGH THE FRAME. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE IMPACTING OLDER TOYOTA TACOMAS. I HAVE RECEIVED NO NOTICE OF ANY ISSUE FROM TOYOTA DESPITE HAVING A GOOD ADDRESS ON FILE, BUT AFTER CONTACTING TOYOTA, THEY HAVE INFORMED ME OF A 15 YEAR EXTENDED...

Jun 2, 2014 Structure 93,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 02/11, FROM MY BROTHER. I HEARD ABOUT A RECALL AND CALLED BETTEN TOYOTA, NOW TOYOTA OF GRAND RAPIDS, BUT WAS TOLD THE VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. EARLY IN 2014, I NOTICED THE CAB CORNER HAD DROPPED DOWN. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND SAW THE FRAME WAS RUSTE...

Jun 2, 2014 Structure 93,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 02/11, FROM MY BROTHER. I HEARD ABOUT A RECALL AND CALLED BETTEN TOYOTA, NOW TOYOTA OF GRAND RAPIDS, BUT WAS TOLD THE VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. EARLY IN 2014, I NOTICED THE CAB CORNER HAD DROPPED DOWN. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND SAW THE FRAME WAS RUSTE...

May 26, 2014 Power Train 215,078 mi

FRAME RUST BY REAR DRIVER LEAF SPRING CONNECTION AND OBVIOUS RUST ALL OVER FRAME. *TR

May 26, 2014 Structure 215,078 mi

FRAME RUST BY REAR DRIVER LEAF SPRING CONNECTION AND OBVIOUS RUST ALL OVER FRAME. *TR

May 26, 2014 Suspension 215,078 mi

FRAME RUST BY REAR DRIVER LEAF SPRING CONNECTION AND OBVIOUS RUST ALL OVER FRAME. *TR

May 26, 2014 Power Train 215,078 mi

FRAME RUST BY REAR DRIVER LEAF SPRING CONNECTION AND OBVIOUS RUST ALL OVER FRAME. *TR

May 26, 2014 Structure 215,078 mi

FRAME RUST BY REAR DRIVER LEAF SPRING CONNECTION AND OBVIOUS RUST ALL OVER FRAME. *TR

May 26, 2014 Suspension 215,078 mi

FRAME RUST BY REAR DRIVER LEAF SPRING CONNECTION AND OBVIOUS RUST ALL OVER FRAME. *TR

May 7, 2014 Structure 310,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, THE SUBFRAME WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

May 7, 2014 Structure 310,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, THE SUBFRAME WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

Apr 28, 2014 Structure 161,790 mi

ON MARCH 26, 2014, I LEARNED BY WORD OF MOUTH ABOUT THE RUST CORROSION PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA TACOMA'S. ON THAT DAY I CONTACTED TOYOTA TO VERIFY THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA ABOUT THE "RUST CORROSION PROGRAM" AND THAT MY TACOMA WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED AND THAT I HAD UNTIL SEPT. 2...

Apr 28, 2014 Structure 161,790 mi

ON MARCH 26, 2014, I LEARNED BY WORD OF MOUTH ABOUT THE RUST CORROSION PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA TACOMA'S. ON THAT DAY I CONTACTED TOYOTA TO VERIFY THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED. I WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA ABOUT THE "RUST CORROSION PROGRAM" AND THAT MY TACOMA WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED AND THAT I HAD UNTIL SEPT. 2...

Mar 28, 2014 Structure 104,500 mi

WHILE BREAKING SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP , I LOST MY ALL MY BREAK CONTROLS. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH NO FATALITIES. THE TOW TRUCK BROUGHT ME TO MY MECHANICS FACILITY AND INDICATED THAT THE TRUCKS STEEL FRAME AND PARTS RECEDED BACKWARDS PLACING PRESSURE ON BREAK LINES UNDER TRUCK...

Mar 28, 2014 Structure 104,500 mi

WHILE BREAKING SLOWLY COMING TO A STOP , I LOST MY ALL MY BREAK CONTROLS. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH NO FATALITIES. THE TOW TRUCK BROUGHT ME TO MY MECHANICS FACILITY AND INDICATED THAT THE TRUCKS STEEL FRAME AND PARTS RECEDED BACKWARDS PLACING PRESSURE ON BREAK LINES UNDER TRUCK...

Mar 12, 2014 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING HIS VEHICLE INSPECTED HE WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE FRAME HAD FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT WELDING WAS NOT AN OPTION TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH...

Mar 12, 2014 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING HIS VEHICLE INSPECTED HE WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE FRAME HAD FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT WELDING WAS NOT AN OPTION TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH...

Jan 21, 2014 Structure 117,000 mi

WE OWN A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH THE RUSTED FRAME RECALL. WE HAD IT INSPECTED IN 2008 AT RICK HENDRICK TOYOTA IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC IT HAD SURFACE RUST BUT THEY SAID NOTHIN TO WORRY ABOUT. IT IS NOW 2014 AND THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING FRONT MOUNT ROTTED RIGHT OFF AND THE FRAME IS CRACKED RIGHT ...

Jan 21, 2014 Structure 117,000 mi

WE OWN A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH THE RUSTED FRAME RECALL. WE HAD IT INSPECTED IN 2008 AT RICK HENDRICK TOYOTA IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC IT HAD SURFACE RUST BUT THEY SAID NOTHIN TO WORRY ABOUT. IT IS NOW 2014 AND THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING FRONT MOUNT ROTTED RIGHT OFF AND THE FRAME IS CRACKED RIGHT ...

Aug 9, 2013 Steering 125,323 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT SEVERED. MY FAMILY AND I WERE LUCKY THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ON HIGHWAY GOING 60MPH. WE WERE ON AN EXTENDED TRIP AND HAD SLOWED DOWN GOING THROUGH A TOWN, STOPPED AND WERE MAKING A U-TURN WHEN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL PRACTICALLY FELL OFF. *TR

Aug 9, 2013 Suspension 125,323 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT SEVERED. MY FAMILY AND I WERE LUCKY THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ON HIGHWAY GOING 60MPH. WE WERE ON AN EXTENDED TRIP AND HAD SLOWED DOWN GOING THROUGH A TOWN, STOPPED AND WERE MAKING A U-TURN WHEN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL PRACTICALLY FELL OFF. *TR

Aug 9, 2013 Steering 125,323 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT SEVERED. MY FAMILY AND I WERE LUCKY THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ON HIGHWAY GOING 60MPH. WE WERE ON AN EXTENDED TRIP AND HAD SLOWED DOWN GOING THROUGH A TOWN, STOPPED AND WERE MAKING A U-TURN WHEN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL PRACTICALLY FELL OFF. *TR

Aug 9, 2013 Suspension 125,323 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT SEVERED. MY FAMILY AND I WERE LUCKY THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ON HIGHWAY GOING 60MPH. WE WERE ON AN EXTENDED TRIP AND HAD SLOWED DOWN GOING THROUGH A TOWN, STOPPED AND WERE MAKING A U-TURN WHEN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL PRACTICALLY FELL OFF. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Air Bags Crash

THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IN TIME. MY FRONT RIGHT HIT HIS REAR LEFT, AND MY CAR SPUN 180 DEGREES INTO THE LANE NEXT TO THE ONE I HAD BEEN IN AND I WAS FACING THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Steering Crash

THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IN TIME. MY FRONT RIGHT HIT HIS REAR LEFT, AND MY CAR SPUN 180 DEGREES INTO THE LANE NEXT TO THE ONE I HAD BEEN IN AND I WAS FACING THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Suspension Crash

THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IN TIME. MY FRONT RIGHT HIT HIS REAR LEFT, AND MY CAR SPUN 180 DEGREES INTO THE LANE NEXT TO THE ONE I HAD BEEN IN AND I WAS FACING THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Air Bags Crash

THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IN TIME. MY FRONT RIGHT HIT HIS REAR LEFT, AND MY CAR SPUN 180 DEGREES INTO THE LANE NEXT TO THE ONE I HAD BEEN IN AND I WAS FACING THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Steering Crash

THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IN TIME. MY FRONT RIGHT HIT HIS REAR LEFT, AND MY CAR SPUN 180 DEGREES INTO THE LANE NEXT TO THE ONE I HAD BEEN IN AND I WAS FACING THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Suspension Crash

THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IN TIME. MY FRONT RIGHT HIT HIS REAR LEFT, AND MY CAR SPUN 180 DEGREES INTO THE LANE NEXT TO THE ONE I HAD BEEN IN AND I WAS FACING THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Apr 12, 2013 Structure

FRAME RUSTED THROUGH. THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED FROM TOYOTA LIBERTYVILLE, THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR MY TRUCK. ACCORDING TO TOYOTAS DOCUMENT MY TRUCK SHOULD BE EITHER PURCHASED OR REPAIRED HTTP://PRESSROOM.TOYOTA.COM/ARTICLE_DISPLAY.CFM?ARTICLE_ID=2712. *TR

Apr 12, 2013 Structure

FRAME RUSTED THROUGH. THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED FROM TOYOTA LIBERTYVILLE, THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR MY TRUCK. ACCORDING TO TOYOTAS DOCUMENT MY TRUCK SHOULD BE EITHER PURCHASED OR REPAIRED HTTP://PRESSROOM.TOYOTA.COM/ARTICLE_DISPLAY.CFM?ARTICLE_ID=2712. *TR

Jan 8, 2012 Suspension 204,008 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 8/2000. THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN ENGINE THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED AND HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. I BOUGHT IT FROM A LOCAL AUTO-BODY SHOP FOR $10,500 WHERE IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. I HAVE MADE MY LIVING WITH THIS TRUCK AND HAVE PUT OVER 200 K MILES ON IT WITH ...

Jan 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 204,008 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 8/2000. THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN ENGINE THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED AND HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. I BOUGHT IT FROM A LOCAL AUTO-BODY SHOP FOR $10,500 WHERE IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. I HAVE MADE MY LIVING WITH THIS TRUCK AND HAVE PUT OVER 200 K MILES ON IT WITH ...

Jan 8, 2012 Structure 204,008 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 8/2000. THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN ENGINE THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED AND HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. I BOUGHT IT FROM A LOCAL AUTO-BODY SHOP FOR $10,500 WHERE IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. I HAVE MADE MY LIVING WITH THIS TRUCK AND HAVE PUT OVER 200 K MILES ON IT WITH ...

Jan 8, 2012 Suspension 204,008 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 8/2000. THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN ENGINE THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED AND HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. I BOUGHT IT FROM A LOCAL AUTO-BODY SHOP FOR $10,500 WHERE IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. I HAVE MADE MY LIVING WITH THIS TRUCK AND HAVE PUT OVER 200 K MILES ON IT WITH ...

Jan 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 204,008 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 8/2000. THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN ENGINE THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED AND HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. I BOUGHT IT FROM A LOCAL AUTO-BODY SHOP FOR $10,500 WHERE IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. I HAVE MADE MY LIVING WITH THIS TRUCK AND HAVE PUT OVER 200 K MILES ON IT WITH ...

Jan 8, 2012 Structure 204,008 mi

I PURCHASED A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 8/2000. THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN ENGINE THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED AND HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. I BOUGHT IT FROM A LOCAL AUTO-BODY SHOP FOR $10,500 WHERE IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. I HAVE MADE MY LIVING WITH THIS TRUCK AND HAVE PUT OVER 200 K MILES ON IT WITH ...

Dec 1, 2011 Structure 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT AND TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE TO FIND OUT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAD PUT A HAMMER THROUGH THE FRAME WHERE IT HAD RUSTED OUT. NOW THE DEALER HAS MY TRUCK AND SAID THAT IT IS NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THEY DO NOT MAKE T...

Dec 1, 2011 Structure 30,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT AND TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE TO FIND OUT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAD PUT A HAMMER THROUGH THE FRAME WHERE IT HAD RUSTED OUT. NOW THE DEALER HAS MY TRUCK AND SAID THAT IT IS NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THEY DO NOT MAKE T...

Sep 23, 2011 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHEN HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE DEALER TOOK PICTURES OF THE FRAME AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE VE...

Sep 23, 2011 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHEN HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE DEALER TOOK PICTURES OF THE FRAME AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE VE...

Jul 5, 2011 Structure 211,753 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH RESULTED IN A LARGE HOLE DUE TO THE RUST CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A VOLUNTARY RECALL PERTAINING TO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE PH...

Jul 5, 2011 Structure 211,753 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED WHICH RESULTED IN A LARGE HOLE DUE TO THE RUST CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A VOLUNTARY RECALL PERTAINING TO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE PH...

May 19, 2011 Structure 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT SUBMITTED AN EMAIL AND REQUESTED THAT THE OFFICIAL IVOQ BE WRITTEN VERBATIM TO HIS SUBMITTED EMAIL: SEVERAL WEEKS AGO, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA USA STATING THEIR SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON TACOMA'S FRAMES RUSTING IN SPECIFIC COLD CLIMATES. I FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTACTED A-...

May 19, 2011 Structure 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT SUBMITTED AN EMAIL AND REQUESTED THAT THE OFFICIAL IVOQ BE WRITTEN VERBATIM TO HIS SUBMITTED EMAIL: SEVERAL WEEKS AGO, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA USA STATING THEIR SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON TACOMA'S FRAMES RUSTING IN SPECIFIC COLD CLIMATES. I FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTACTED A-...

May 11, 2011 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA FROM A PRIVATE PARTY A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. WHEN I WENT TO REGISTER THE VEHICLE THE TITLE CAME BACK AS A "REBUILD". JUST RECENTLY I GOT A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA CORPORATE WITH THE VIN OF MY VEHICLE PRINTED ON IT TELLING ME THAT THERE IS A BUY BACK FOR VEHICLES OF MY ...

May 11, 2011 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA FROM A PRIVATE PARTY A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. WHEN I WENT TO REGISTER THE VEHICLE THE TITLE CAME BACK AS A "REBUILD". JUST RECENTLY I GOT A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA CORPORATE WITH THE VIN OF MY VEHICLE PRINTED ON IT TELLING ME THAT THERE IS A BUY BACK FOR VEHICLES OF MY ...

May 6, 2011 Structure 196,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT CORROSION TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE; HE WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO SET UP A BUY BACK. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE BUY BACK BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS SAL...

May 6, 2011 Structure 196,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT CORROSION TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE; HE WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO SET UP A BUY BACK. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE BUY BACK BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS SAL...

Jan 13, 2011 Unknown Or Other

ON 02/12/09 AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED, FOUND, PHOTOGRAPHED AND DOCUMENTED RUST PERFORATION ON THE FRAME OF MY 1999 TRUCK WITH ONLY 72,000 MILES. THE TRUCK WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION OTHERWISE. A PREVIOUS INDEPENDENT WELDER/HITCH INSTALLED DECLARED THE FRAME TOO THIN AND WEAK TO INSTALL ANY KIND...

Jan 13, 2011 Unknown Or Other

ON 02/12/09 AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED, FOUND, PHOTOGRAPHED AND DOCUMENTED RUST PERFORATION ON THE FRAME OF MY 1999 TRUCK WITH ONLY 72,000 MILES. THE TRUCK WAS IN PRISTINE CONDITION OTHERWISE. A PREVIOUS INDEPENDENT WELDER/HITCH INSTALLED DECLARED THE FRAME TOO THIN AND WEAK TO INSTALL ANY KIND...

Dec 22, 2010 Structure

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRAME RUST PERFORATION *TGW WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, RUST WAS FOUND AND DOCUMENTED AND PICTURES WERE E-MAILED TO TOYOTA. TOYOTA DENIED THE CONSUMERS REQUEST TO RE-PURCHASE THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WROTE TOYOTA TWO LETTERS ASKING THEM TO REC...

Dec 22, 2010 Structure

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRAME RUST PERFORATION *TGW WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, RUST WAS FOUND AND DOCUMENTED AND PICTURES WERE E-MAILED TO TOYOTA. TOYOTA DENIED THE CONSUMERS REQUEST TO RE-PURCHASE THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WROTE TOYOTA TWO LETTERS ASKING THEM TO REC...

Nov 8, 2010 Electrical System Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 V6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE PROBLE...

Nov 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 V6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE PROBLE...

Nov 8, 2010 Electrical System Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 V6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE PROBLE...

Nov 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 V6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE PROBLE...

Oct 27, 2010 Unknown Or Other

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER FROM REGARDING TOYOTA PROBLEMS *TGW

Oct 27, 2010 Unknown Or Other

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER FROM REGARDING TOYOTA PROBLEMS *TGW

Sep 28, 2010 Structure 120,633 mi

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 PICKUP - FRAME RAIL RUST. *TR

Sep 28, 2010 Structure 120,633 mi

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 PICKUP - FRAME RAIL RUST. *TR

Sep 10, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

RECENTLY SPOKE WITH SEVERAL TOYOTA TACOMA OWNERS WHO RELATED FRAME RUST PROBLEM. CHECKED TRUCK AND FOUND RUST ON FRAME(FINGERS WENT THROUGH FRAME IN SPOTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO TOYOTA SERVICE AND WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE TRUCK DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME. THEN THEY RETURNED THE TRUCK TO ME TO DRIVE HO...

Sep 10, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

RECENTLY SPOKE WITH SEVERAL TOYOTA TACOMA OWNERS WHO RELATED FRAME RUST PROBLEM. CHECKED TRUCK AND FOUND RUST ON FRAME(FINGERS WENT THROUGH FRAME IN SPOTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO TOYOTA SERVICE AND WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE TRUCK DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME. THEN THEY RETURNED THE TRUCK TO ME TO DRIVE HO...

Mar 11, 2010 Structure 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FLY WHEEL WAS CRACKED. REPAIRS WERE MADE ACCORDINGLY. ONE YEAR LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUT...

Mar 11, 2010 Structure 47,000 mi

I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA MOTOR CO. ALONG WITH 814,000 OTHER OWNERS OF TOYOTA TACOMA'S BUILT BETWEEN 1995-2000 STATING THAT OUR FRAME RUST WARRANTY HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR 15 YEARS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE AS A RESULT OF A FRAME RUST BECAUSE A PROCESS THAT WAS NOT DONE BY THE FRAME S...

Mar 11, 2010 Structure 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FLY WHEEL WAS CRACKED. REPAIRS WERE MADE ACCORDINGLY. ONE YEAR LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUT...

Mar 11, 2010 Structure 47,000 mi

I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA MOTOR CO. ALONG WITH 814,000 OTHER OWNERS OF TOYOTA TACOMA'S BUILT BETWEEN 1995-2000 STATING THAT OUR FRAME RUST WARRANTY HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR 15 YEARS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE AS A RESULT OF A FRAME RUST BECAUSE A PROCESS THAT WAS NOT DONE BY THE FRAME S...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 200 mi

WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE UP TO LOCAL OR HIGHWAY SPEED THE 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP I HAVE OWNED FROM DAY ONE HAS ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM ACCELERATING UP TO SPEED, CREATING THE DANGER OF BEING STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY TRAFFIC. I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS DEFECT FOR YEARS AND HAVE DOCUMENTATION T...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 200 mi

WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE UP TO LOCAL OR HIGHWAY SPEED THE 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP I HAVE OWNED FROM DAY ONE HAS ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM ACCELERATING UP TO SPEED, CREATING THE DANGER OF BEING STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY TRAFFIC. I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS DEFECT FOR YEARS AND HAVE DOCUMENTATION T...

Feb 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

I HAD A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THIS TRUCK WAS A 2WD WITH A 2.4 LITRE ENGINE EXTENDED CAB. THE ACCELERATOR WAS ALWAYS HIGH. I GOT A FEW SPEEDING TICKETS BECAUSE OF THAT. EVEN ON SMALL ROADS THE RPM WAS UNUSUALLY HIGH. THE MECHANICS ALSO USED TO COMMENT WHEN THEY WOULD DO MAINTENANCE WORK ON THAT TRU...

Feb 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

I HAD A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THIS TRUCK WAS A 2WD WITH A 2.4 LITRE ENGINE EXTENDED CAB. THE ACCELERATOR WAS ALWAYS HIGH. I GOT A FEW SPEEDING TICKETS BECAUSE OF THAT. EVEN ON SMALL ROADS THE RPM WAS UNUSUALLY HIGH. THE MECHANICS ALSO USED TO COMMENT WHEN THEY WOULD DO MAINTENANCE WORK ON THAT TRU...

Feb 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THE GAS PEDAL DOES STICK. IT HAS ALWAYS 'CORRECTED' ITSELF CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LURCH. MECHANICS HAVE SAID FOR YEARS NOW THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. IN LIGHT OF RECENT EVENTS MAYBE LATER MODELS COULD BE LOOKED INTO. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THE GAS PEDAL DOES STICK. IT HAS ALWAYS 'CORRECTED' ITSELF CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LURCH. MECHANICS HAVE SAID FOR YEARS NOW THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. IN LIGHT OF RECENT EVENTS MAYBE LATER MODELS COULD BE LOOKED INTO. *TR

Feb 5, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

THIS IS NOT A ONE TIME EVENT, BUT A CHRONIC PROBLEM OF EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE INCLUDING FRAME (1999 TOYOTA TACOMA). I CHOSE INCIDENT DATE AS APPROXIMATE DATE THAT I FIRST NOTICED. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND PASSED BY DEALER AROUND JULY 2008. *TR

Feb 5, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

THIS IS NOT A ONE TIME EVENT, BUT A CHRONIC PROBLEM OF EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE INCLUDING FRAME (1999 TOYOTA TACOMA). I CHOSE INCIDENT DATE AS APPROXIMATE DATE THAT I FIRST NOTICED. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND PASSED BY DEALER AROUND JULY 2008. *TR

Jan 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

LEAVING AUTOMOTIVE SHOP FROM HAVING REGULAR OIL CHANGE; PULLED INTO TURN LANE, BEHIND SEVERAL CARS, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE-ENGINE ACCELERATED RESULTING IN REAR -END COLLISION HAVE HAD SEVERAL ADDITIONAL OCCURRENCES THAT DID NOT RESULT IN COLLISION. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN TICKETING, INCREASE INSURANCE ...

Jan 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

LEAVING AUTOMOTIVE SHOP FROM HAVING REGULAR OIL CHANGE; PULLED INTO TURN LANE, BEHIND SEVERAL CARS, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE-ENGINE ACCELERATED RESULTING IN REAR -END COLLISION HAVE HAD SEVERAL ADDITIONAL OCCURRENCES THAT DID NOT RESULT IN COLLISION. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN TICKETING, INCREASE INSURANCE ...

Jan 16, 2010 Structure

THIS IS AND ADDENDUM TO ODI NUMBER 10299896. PLEASE CHECK CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM THERE ARE LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF TOYOTA OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THEIR RUSTED TRUCK FRAMES INSPECTED BY A TOYOTA DEALER, WITH NO RESULTS, AND THEY FILED COMPLAINTS ON CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM. WITH EXACT SAME ...

Jan 16, 2010 Structure

THIS IS AND ADDENDUM TO ODI NUMBER 10299896. PLEASE CHECK CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM THERE ARE LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF TOYOTA OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THEIR RUSTED TRUCK FRAMES INSPECTED BY A TOYOTA DEALER, WITH NO RESULTS, AND THEY FILED COMPLAINTS ON CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM. WITH EXACT SAME ...

Jan 15, 2010 Structure

RUSTED FRAMES TOYOTA PICKUPS. VISITED TOYOTA GARAGE WITH MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA, JAN 15 2010, AFTER MY SERVICING GARAGE ADVISED MY FRAME WAS RUSTING AND TOYOTA WAS HAVING A "BUYBACK/WARRANTY RECALL COVERING YEARS 1995 THROUGH 2000 DUE TO FRAME RUSTING PROBLEMS". TOYOTA'S SAFETY CONCERN IS MOTOR FA...

Jan 15, 2010 Structure

RUSTED FRAMES TOYOTA PICKUPS. VISITED TOYOTA GARAGE WITH MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA, JAN 15 2010, AFTER MY SERVICING GARAGE ADVISED MY FRAME WAS RUSTING AND TOYOTA WAS HAVING A "BUYBACK/WARRANTY RECALL COVERING YEARS 1995 THROUGH 2000 DUE TO FRAME RUSTING PROBLEMS". TOYOTA'S SAFETY CONCERN IS MOTOR FA...

Oct 8, 2009 Structure 150,000 mi

IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT MY FRAME IS TOTALLY CORRODED (ROTTED) AND WOULD "SNAP" IN THE NEAR TERM. THE SPRINGS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME IS AT RISK OF BREAKING FREE FROM THE FRAME AND THE FRAME BREAKING IN TWO. MY TRUCK IS BARELY NINE YEARS OLD. I AM ONE OF THOSE RARE AUTO OWNERS W...

Oct 8, 2009 Structure 150,000 mi

IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT MY FRAME IS TOTALLY CORRODED (ROTTED) AND WOULD "SNAP" IN THE NEAR TERM. THE SPRINGS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME IS AT RISK OF BREAKING FREE FROM THE FRAME AND THE FRAME BREAKING IN TWO. MY TRUCK IS BARELY NINE YEARS OLD. I AM ONE OF THOSE RARE AUTO OWNERS W...

Mar 4, 2009 Air Bags 147,000 mi

3 TIMES NOW I HAVE HAD THE AIRBAG INOPERATIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATE, EACH TIME IT HAS BEEN A FAULT WITH THE AIR BAG CUTOFF SWITCH, THIS HAS BEEN REPLACED EACH TIME. THE CUTOFF SWITCH IS NEVER USED, DESPITE THIS IT FAILS THE AIRBAG SYSTEM EACH TIME. *TR

Mar 4, 2009 Air Bags 147,000 mi

3 TIMES NOW I HAVE HAD THE AIRBAG INOPERATIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATE, EACH TIME IT HAS BEEN A FAULT WITH THE AIR BAG CUTOFF SWITCH, THIS HAS BEEN REPLACED EACH TIME. THE CUTOFF SWITCH IS NEVER USED, DESPITE THIS IT FAILS THE AIRBAG SYSTEM EACH TIME. *TR

Jun 19, 2008 Suspension 133,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL SUDDENLY FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION, SHE NOTICED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. THE DEALER...

Jun 19, 2008 Suspension 133,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL SUDDENLY FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION, SHE NOTICED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. THE DEALER...

May 28, 2008 Structure 128,000 mi

VEHICLE (1999 TOYOTA TACOMA) FRAME RUSTED OUT. FORWARD HANGER OF DRIVER'S SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING SEPARATED FROM FRAME. LEFT REAR WHEEL ABOUT 2" AFT OF CORRECT POSITION. FRAME FAILED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH "FUEL MOAT" AT TRUCK STOP. TRUCK SWAYED BADLY AFTER HITTING BUMPS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PROBLEM...

May 28, 2008 Structure 128,000 mi

VEHICLE (1999 TOYOTA TACOMA) FRAME RUSTED OUT. FORWARD HANGER OF DRIVER'S SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING SEPARATED FROM FRAME. LEFT REAR WHEEL ABOUT 2" AFT OF CORRECT POSITION. FRAME FAILED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH "FUEL MOAT" AT TRUCK STOP. TRUCK SWAYED BADLY AFTER HITTING BUMPS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PROBLEM...

May 13, 2008 Unknown Or Other Crash

MY SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK IN MARCH. HE LOST CONTROL AND TOTALED THE TRUCK. I WAS RECENTLY INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON TOYOTA TACOMA FOR RUSTED FRAMES. I WAS TOLD THE FRAME WAS BENT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THEREFORE I THOUGHT THAT THE RUSTED FRAME MAY HAVE CAUSED T...

May 13, 2008 Unknown Or Other Crash

MY SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK IN MARCH. HE LOST CONTROL AND TOTALED THE TRUCK. I WAS RECENTLY INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON TOYOTA TACOMA FOR RUSTED FRAMES. I WAS TOLD THE FRAME WAS BENT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THEREFORE I THOUGHT THAT THE RUSTED FRAME MAY HAVE CAUSED T...

May 6, 2008 Structure 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK VEHICLE TO BE STATE-INSPECTED. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. HE NEVER NOTICED ANY FRAME-RELATED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT WAS BROUGHT TO HIS ATTENTION DURING INSPECTION. TO...

May 6, 2008 Structure 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK VEHICLE TO BE STATE-INSPECTED. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. HE NEVER NOTICED ANY FRAME-RELATED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT WAS BROUGHT TO HIS ATTENTION DURING INSPECTION. TO...

Apr 15, 2008 Structure

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH A RUSTED FRAME. IN FEB 08 BALLARD SPRINGS PUT SPRINGS ON A RUSTED MOUNT. I AM NOW INVOLVED WITH THE BUYBACK. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Structure

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH A RUSTED FRAME. IN FEB 08 BALLARD SPRINGS PUT SPRINGS ON A RUSTED MOUNT. I AM NOW INVOLVED WITH THE BUYBACK. *TR

Apr 14, 2008 Structure 150,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN BIG FANS OF TOYOTA'S. THEY SEEM TO LAST A LONG TIME, AND SINCE WE KNEW WE WOULD BE FOOTING THE BILL TO SEND OUR YOUNGEST TO A PRIVATE COLLEGE IN 2002, WE DECIDED THAT WE WOULD TRADE OUR 1991 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IN FOR A BRAND NEW TOYOTA 1999 TACOMA, IN JULY 1999. WE T...

Apr 14, 2008 Structure 150,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN BIG FANS OF TOYOTA'S. THEY SEEM TO LAST A LONG TIME, AND SINCE WE KNEW WE WOULD BE FOOTING THE BILL TO SEND OUR YOUNGEST TO A PRIVATE COLLEGE IN 2002, WE DECIDED THAT WE WOULD TRADE OUR 1991 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER IN FOR A BRAND NEW TOYOTA 1999 TACOMA, IN JULY 1999. WE T...

Apr 10, 2008 Structure 117,000 mi

CORRODED FRAME RAILS ON A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 WITH XTRACAB. PURCHASED USED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER IN 2000 WITH 40K MILES. MY LOCAL MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE NOTICED A SMALL RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME ON THE DRIVERS SIDE APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTHS AGO. THE MOST SEVERE LOCATION OF THE ROT WAS JUST IN FRONT...

Apr 10, 2008 Structure 117,000 mi

CORRODED FRAME RAILS ON A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 WITH XTRACAB. PURCHASED USED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER IN 2000 WITH 40K MILES. MY LOCAL MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE NOTICED A SMALL RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME ON THE DRIVERS SIDE APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTHS AGO. THE MOST SEVERE LOCATION OF THE ROT WAS JUST IN FRONT...

Apr 7, 2008 Structure 92,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA EXT CAB. I WAS TOLD LAST YR THAT MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION FOR THE FOLLOWING YR. DUE TO THE FRAME RAIL ROTTING BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS. *TR

Apr 7, 2008 Structure 92,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA EXT CAB. I WAS TOLD LAST YR THAT MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION FOR THE FOLLOWING YR. DUE TO THE FRAME RAIL ROTTING BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS. *TR

Mar 4, 2008 Suspension 16,000 mi

160K MILES MY TRUCK FRAME, IN THE REAR AROUND THE LEAF SPRINGS AND BACK COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I HAD THIS TRUCK ON A LIFT 1.5 YEARS AGO AND INSPECTED IT WITH A MECHANIC AND IT WAS FINE. THIS FRAME RUST HAPPENED VERY QUICKLY. THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE NOW. ONLY CHOICE IS TO PART IT OUT OR JUNKYARD...

Mar 4, 2008 Structure 16,000 mi

160K MILES MY TRUCK FRAME, IN THE REAR AROUND THE LEAF SPRINGS AND BACK COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I HAD THIS TRUCK ON A LIFT 1.5 YEARS AGO AND INSPECTED IT WITH A MECHANIC AND IT WAS FINE. THIS FRAME RUST HAPPENED VERY QUICKLY. THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE NOW. ONLY CHOICE IS TO PART IT OUT OR JUNKYARD...

Mar 4, 2008 Suspension 16,000 mi

160K MILES MY TRUCK FRAME, IN THE REAR AROUND THE LEAF SPRINGS AND BACK COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I HAD THIS TRUCK ON A LIFT 1.5 YEARS AGO AND INSPECTED IT WITH A MECHANIC AND IT WAS FINE. THIS FRAME RUST HAPPENED VERY QUICKLY. THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE NOW. ONLY CHOICE IS TO PART IT OUT OR JUNKYARD...

Mar 4, 2008 Structure 16,000 mi

160K MILES MY TRUCK FRAME, IN THE REAR AROUND THE LEAF SPRINGS AND BACK COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I HAD THIS TRUCK ON A LIFT 1.5 YEARS AGO AND INSPECTED IT WITH A MECHANIC AND IT WAS FINE. THIS FRAME RUST HAPPENED VERY QUICKLY. THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE NOW. ONLY CHOICE IS TO PART IT OUT OR JUNKYARD...

Mar 3, 2008 Structure 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. UPON HAVING AN ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME HAD ROTTED FROM THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS BACK TO THE LEAF SPRING. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND IS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE C...

Mar 3, 2008 Structure 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. UPON HAVING AN ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME HAD ROTTED FROM THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS BACK TO THE LEAF SPRING. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND IS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE C...

Feb 29, 2008 Structure 199,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL AUTO SHOP FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE CHECK, THE PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECAL...

Feb 29, 2008 Structure 199,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL AUTO SHOP FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE CHECK, THE PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECAL...

Feb 10, 2008 Structure 149,500 mi

AT MY ANNUAL STATE (NH) AUTO INSPECTION ON JANUARY 31ST, 2008, MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP I WAS REJECTED BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FRAME FAILURE DUE TO RUSTING AND FRAME DETERIORATION IN FRONT OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS. *TR

Feb 10, 2008 Structure 149,500 mi

AT MY ANNUAL STATE (NH) AUTO INSPECTION ON JANUARY 31ST, 2008, MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP I WAS REJECTED BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FRAME FAILURE DUE TO RUSTING AND FRAME DETERIORATION IN FRONT OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS. *TR

Jan 24, 2008 Structure

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS EXTENSIVE FRAME ROT. BOUGHT USED FOR 12000 IN DEC 2004. AT A DEALER. FRAME INSPECTION WAS GOOD,ONLY 4 YEARS LATER 12,000 DOLLARS OF JUNK. PLEASE HELP . *TR

Jan 24, 2008 Structure

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS EXTENSIVE FRAME ROT. BOUGHT USED FOR 12000 IN DEC 2004. AT A DEALER. FRAME INSPECTION WAS GOOD,ONLY 4 YEARS LATER 12,000 DOLLARS OF JUNK. PLEASE HELP . *TR

Jan 17, 2008 Suspension 119,890 mi

JUST NORMAL DRIVING NOTHING HEAVY IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. HAD TO REPLACE THE LEAF SPRINGS. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. *TR

Jan 17, 2008 Suspension 119,890 mi

JUST NORMAL DRIVING NOTHING HEAVY IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. HAD TO REPLACE THE LEAF SPRINGS. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. *TR

Jan 17, 2008 Suspension 119,890 mi

JUST NORMAL DRIVING NOTHING HEAVY IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. HAD TO REPLACE THE LEAF SPRINGS. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. *TR

Jan 17, 2008 Suspension 119,890 mi

JUST NORMAL DRIVING NOTHING HEAVY IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. HAD TO REPLACE THE LEAF SPRINGS. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. *TR

Jan 3, 2008 Structure 205,000 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST IN BOTH FRAME MEMBERS WHERE THE FRONT OF THE LEAF SPRING BRACKETS ATTACH TO THE FRAME. THIS PRESENTS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE FRAME COULD BREAK.*CN

Jan 3, 2008 Structure 205,000 mi

EXCESSIVE RUST IN BOTH FRAME MEMBERS WHERE THE FRONT OF THE LEAF SPRING BRACKETS ATTACH TO THE FRAME. THIS PRESENTS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE FRAME COULD BREAK.*CN

Dec 7, 2007 Structure 127,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 V6 WITH 127,000 MILES. I WAS GETTING READY TO GO TO TOWN WHEN A RELATIVE NOTICED THAT MY BED AND CAB WERE LAYING RIGHT AGAINST EACH OTHER. I CHECK THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT MY FRAME RAILS WERE BOTH CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I JUST PURCHASED THIS TRUCK AROUND ...

Dec 7, 2007 Structure 127,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 V6 WITH 127,000 MILES. I WAS GETTING READY TO GO TO TOWN WHEN A RELATIVE NOTICED THAT MY BED AND CAB WERE LAYING RIGHT AGAINST EACH OTHER. I CHECK THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT MY FRAME RAILS WERE BOTH CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY THROUGH. I JUST PURCHASED THIS TRUCK AROUND ...

Dec 5, 2007 Structure 170,000 mi

WE HAVE ONLY HAD THIS TRUCK FOR A YEAR SO WE DON'T KNOW WHAT PRIOR INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED. SINCE WE HAVE HAD IT SINCE 10/10/06 THERE HASN'T BEEN ANY INCIDENTS ONLY THAT THE RIGHT REAR OF THE FRAME IS ROTTING. *TR

Dec 5, 2007 Structure 170,000 mi

WE HAVE ONLY HAD THIS TRUCK FOR A YEAR SO WE DON'T KNOW WHAT PRIOR INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED. SINCE WE HAVE HAD IT SINCE 10/10/06 THERE HASN'T BEEN ANY INCIDENTS ONLY THAT THE RIGHT REAR OF THE FRAME IS ROTTING. *TR

Nov 30, 2007 Structure 140,000 mi

PREMATURE RUST THROUGH OF FRAME. WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE. UPON INSPECTION, FRAME HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH ON DRIVERS SIDE, DETERIORATING ON PASSENGER SIDE. FRAME IS FLEXING AT POINT BETWEEN CAB AND BED ENOUGH THAT REAR OF CAB HAS CONTACTED WITH BED. VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE HO...

Nov 30, 2007 Structure 140,000 mi

PREMATURE RUST THROUGH OF FRAME. WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE. UPON INSPECTION, FRAME HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH ON DRIVERS SIDE, DETERIORATING ON PASSENGER SIDE. FRAME IS FLEXING AT POINT BETWEEN CAB AND BED ENOUGH THAT REAR OF CAB HAS CONTACTED WITH BED. VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE HO...

Nov 16, 2007 Structure 117,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED STATE INSPECTION DUE TO A RUSTED FRAME. TWO WELDING SHOPS STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEYOND REPAIR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A THIRD WELDING SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD SANDBLAST THE VEHICLE. AS...

Nov 16, 2007 Structure 117,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED STATE INSPECTION DUE TO A RUSTED FRAME. TWO WELDING SHOPS STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEYOND REPAIR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A THIRD WELDING SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD SANDBLAST THE VEHICLE. AS...

Nov 14, 2007 Structure 100,000 mi

I WAS INFORMED IN SEPT. 2007 THAT MY TRUCK PROBABLY WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IN 2008 DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON MY TRUCKS FRAME. THE TRUCK IS ONLY EIGHT YEARS OLD. DOESN'T THIS CONSTITUTE PREMATURE FRAME DETERIORATION? THE INSPECTORS SUGGESTED THAT I HAVE SOMEONE WELD STEEL ONTO THE FRAME. IT WAS RECO...

Nov 14, 2007 Structure 100,000 mi

I WAS INFORMED IN SEPT. 2007 THAT MY TRUCK PROBABLY WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IN 2008 DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON MY TRUCKS FRAME. THE TRUCK IS ONLY EIGHT YEARS OLD. DOESN'T THIS CONSTITUTE PREMATURE FRAME DETERIORATION? THE INSPECTORS SUGGESTED THAT I HAVE SOMEONE WELD STEEL ONTO THE FRAME. IT WAS RECO...

Aug 29, 2007 Structure 87,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4 WD TRRUCK , THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT ON BOTH SIDES.

Aug 29, 2007 Structure 87,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4 WD TRRUCK , THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT ON BOTH SIDES.

Aug 17, 2007 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE BALL JOINTS FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TO COLLAPSE. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90,000.

Aug 17, 2007 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE BALL JOINTS FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TO COLLAPSE. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90,000.

Aug 9, 2007 Structure 153,000 mi

COMPLETE RUST THROUGH OUT MY 1999 TACOMA 4X4 PICK UP TRUCK FRAME. *TR

Aug 9, 2007 Structure 153,000 mi

COMPLETE RUST THROUGH OUT MY 1999 TACOMA 4X4 PICK UP TRUCK FRAME. *TR

May 26, 2007 Structure

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AND CRACKED FROM FRONT TO REAR. VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND MAY BREAK IN HALF. *AK

May 26, 2007 Structure

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AND CRACKED FROM FRONT TO REAR. VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND MAY BREAK IN HALF. *AK

May 21, 2007 Suspension 83,000 mi

LARGE RUST HOLES IN RIGHT FRAME RAIL IN FRONT OF LEAF SPRING. *AK

May 21, 2007 Suspension 83,000 mi

LARGE RUST HOLES IN RIGHT FRAME RAIL IN FRONT OF LEAF SPRING. *AK

May 16, 2007 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A WHOLE IN THE FRONT OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES. THE ENGINE SIZE AND CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

May 16, 2007 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A WHOLE IN THE FRONT OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES. THE ENGINE SIZE AND CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

May 4, 2007 Seat Belts

JUST BOUGHT A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE RUNNER AND THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT. I HAVE LOOKED AT VARIOUS JUNK YARDS AND ALL DO NOT RETRACT. I SPOKE WITH ANOTHER GUY WHO HAS THE SAME YEAR AND TYPE TRUCK AS I DO AND HE SAID HIS WILL NOT RETRACT EITHER. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD ...

May 4, 2007 Seat Belts

JUST BOUGHT A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE RUNNER AND THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT. I HAVE LOOKED AT VARIOUS JUNK YARDS AND ALL DO NOT RETRACT. I SPOKE WITH ANOTHER GUY WHO HAS THE SAME YEAR AND TYPE TRUCK AS I DO AND HE SAID HIS WILL NOT RETRACT EITHER. THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDESPREAD ...

Apr 13, 2007 Structure 130,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS SEVERE FRAME RUST/ROT TO BOTH MAIN FRAME RAILS, ESP. JUST IN FRONT OF LEAF SPRINGS. NO RUST PROBLEM WAS DETECTED UNTIL NY STATE INSPECTION OF EARLY APRIL, 2007. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE IS VIRTUALLY FREE FROM RUST. IN MY OPINION TRUCK IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK

Apr 13, 2007 Structure 130,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS SEVERE FRAME RUST/ROT TO BOTH MAIN FRAME RAILS, ESP. JUST IN FRONT OF LEAF SPRINGS. NO RUST PROBLEM WAS DETECTED UNTIL NY STATE INSPECTION OF EARLY APRIL, 2007. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE IS VIRTUALLY FREE FROM RUST. IN MY OPINION TRUCK IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK

Mar 30, 2007 Structure 124,000 mi

FRAME RAIL HAS BAD RUST PROBLEM, FRAME IS SO RUSTED THROUGH THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 30, 2007 Structure 124,000 mi

FRAME RAIL HAS BAD RUST PROBLEM, FRAME IS SO RUSTED THROUGH THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 27, 2007 Air Bags Crash 172,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH 172000 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 20 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE POLE ON THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE'S BUMPER, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DEST...

Mar 27, 2007 Air Bags Crash 172,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH 172000 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 20 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE POLE ON THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE'S BUMPER, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DEST...

Mar 9, 2007 Structure 89,600 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH 89600 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 45 MPH THE CAB BEGAN TO MAKE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, HOOKING THE BODY TO THE FRAME SHEARED. THE COLLAPSED BODY WAS LAYING ON THE FR...

Mar 9, 2007 Structure 89,600 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH 89600 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 45 MPH THE CAB BEGAN TO MAKE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS, HOOKING THE BODY TO THE FRAME SHEARED. THE COLLAPSED BODY WAS LAYING ON THE FR...

Mar 1, 2007 Structure 109,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 XTRA CAB, WITH AN IMMACULATE BODY, HOWEVER THE FRAME RAILS HAVE ROTTED OUT SO BADLY THAT YOU CAN PUT YOUR FINGER THROUGH THE RAIL IN SOME PLACES. THE FRAME IS UNSAFE AND A FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. THE MOST SEVERE LOCATION OF THE ROT IN...

Mar 1, 2007 Structure 109,000 mi

FRAME ROTTED OUT ON 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 XTRA CAB 4X4 NEAR THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLES. UNSAFE CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. *JB

Mar 1, 2007 Structure 109,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 XTRA CAB, WITH AN IMMACULATE BODY, HOWEVER THE FRAME RAILS HAVE ROTTED OUT SO BADLY THAT YOU CAN PUT YOUR FINGER THROUGH THE RAIL IN SOME PLACES. THE FRAME IS UNSAFE AND A FAILURE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. THE MOST SEVERE LOCATION OF THE ROT IN...

Mar 1, 2007 Structure 109,000 mi

FRAME ROTTED OUT ON 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 XTRA CAB 4X4 NEAR THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLES. UNSAFE CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. *JB

Jan 24, 2007 Structure 87,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF TRUCK WAS RUSTED ,AND THE MOUNT TO THE CAB WAS RUSTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL. SEARS SERVICE CENTER ATTEMPTED TO DO A WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHEN THEY SAW THE RUST UNDER THE VEHICLE, BUT WILL NOT ALIGN THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DAMAGE....

Jan 24, 2007 Structure 87,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF TRUCK WAS RUSTED ,AND THE MOUNT TO THE CAB WAS RUSTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL. SEARS SERVICE CENTER ATTEMPTED TO DO A WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHEN THEY SAW THE RUST UNDER THE VEHICLE, BUT WILL NOT ALIGN THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DAMAGE....

Jan 21, 2007 Structure 70,000 mi

1999 TACOMA FRAME RAILS RUSTED RIGHT THROUGH. *NM

Jan 21, 2007 Structure 70,000 mi

1999 TACOMA FRAME RAILS RUSTED RIGHT THROUGH. *NM

Jan 1, 2007 Structure

CORRODED FRAME RAILS ON A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 WITH XTRACAB. PURCHASED USED FROM A PA USED CAR DEALER WITH 120K MILES. WHILE REPLACING THE REAR SHOCKS, I NOTED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION OF THE FRAME RAILS AND CROSS MEMBERS ON THE FRAME OF THIS TRUCK. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, I NOTED SEVERAL AREA...

Jan 1, 2007 Structure

CORRODED FRAME RAILS ON A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 WITH XTRACAB. PURCHASED USED FROM A PA USED CAR DEALER WITH 120K MILES. WHILE REPLACING THE REAR SHOCKS, I NOTED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION OF THE FRAME RAILS AND CROSS MEMBERS ON THE FRAME OF THIS TRUCK. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, I NOTED SEVERAL AREA...

Dec 5, 2006 Structure 105,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM BLAISE ALEXANDER FAMILY DEALERSHIP ON OCTOBER 19 2005. I BOUGHT IT WITH 80K MILES ON IT. I PAID ROUGHLY 13,500.00 FOR IT. MY LOCAL MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE NOTICED A SMALL RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME ON THE DRIVERS SIDE APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS AGO. WELL A FEW MONTHS LATER I HA...

Dec 5, 2006 Structure 105,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM BLAISE ALEXANDER FAMILY DEALERSHIP ON OCTOBER 19 2005. I BOUGHT IT WITH 80K MILES ON IT. I PAID ROUGHLY 13,500.00 FOR IT. MY LOCAL MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE NOTICED A SMALL RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME ON THE DRIVERS SIDE APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS AGO. WELL A FEW MONTHS LATER I HA...

Apr 5, 2006 Steering 84,000 mi

TRUCK SHAKES AT ABOUT 45 MPH AND CONTINUES TO SHAKE THROUGH HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN LOOKED AT FOR INSPECTION I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY BOTH TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE CENTERS AND INDEPENDENT GARAGES THAT THE PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION IS CAUSING THE SHAKE AND THE PLAY IS TO SIGNIFICANT TO PASS INSPECTION. AS I ...

Apr 5, 2006 Steering 84,000 mi

TRUCK SHAKES AT ABOUT 45 MPH AND CONTINUES TO SHAKE THROUGH HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN LOOKED AT FOR INSPECTION I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY BOTH TOYOTA DEALER SERVICE CENTERS AND INDEPENDENT GARAGES THAT THE PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION IS CAUSING THE SHAKE AND THE PLAY IS TO SIGNIFICANT TO PASS INSPECTION. AS I ...

Mar 1, 2006 Suspension 70,361 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPERATED FROM THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH DETERMINED THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. UPDATED 04/11/06. *JB

Mar 1, 2006 Suspension 70,361 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPERATED FROM THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH DETERMINED THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. UPDATED 04/11/06. *JB

Dec 26, 2005 Air Bags Crash 121,000 mi

HIT A DEER ON THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY WHEN TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH. AIR BAGS WERE NOT ACTIVATED. NO SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF BUT HAD $7500 DAMAGE DONE TO THE FRONT OF MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCK. WAS TOLD BY REPAIR DEPARTMENT THAT SOMETIMES AIR BAGS ARE NOT DEPLOYED IN ACCIDENTS. *JB

Dec 26, 2005 Air Bags Crash 121,000 mi

HIT A DEER ON THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY WHEN TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH. AIR BAGS WERE NOT ACTIVATED. NO SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF BUT HAD $7500 DAMAGE DONE TO THE FRONT OF MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCK. WAS TOLD BY REPAIR DEPARTMENT THAT SOMETIMES AIR BAGS ARE NOT DEPLOYED IN ACCIDENTS. *JB

Aug 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,348 mi

DRIVING TO MY HOME ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, I HEARD A RAPPING NOISE START IN MY ENGINE. I HAD TAKEN IT TO THE GARAGE (D&J AUTO) THE FOLLOWING DAY. UPON THERE INSPECTION, THEY FOUND A HOLE IN THE BLOCK OF MY ENGINE. AFTER SWAPPING ENGINES OUT OF MY VEHICLE, I HAD FURTHER INSPECTED THE OLD ENGINE. I HAD...

Aug 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,348 mi

DRIVING TO MY HOME ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, I HEARD A RAPPING NOISE START IN MY ENGINE. I HAD TAKEN IT TO THE GARAGE (D&J AUTO) THE FOLLOWING DAY. UPON THERE INSPECTION, THEY FOUND A HOLE IN THE BLOCK OF MY ENGINE. AFTER SWAPPING ENGINES OUT OF MY VEHICLE, I HAD FURTHER INSPECTED THE OLD ENGINE. I HAD...

Jun 20, 2005 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE, POWER STEERING PUMP GOES OUT. PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES ALREADY BY TEMPE TOYOTA AND SUPERSTITION SPRINGS TOYOTA. PUMP HAS GONE OUT FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 3 YEARS.

Jun 20, 2005 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE, POWER STEERING PUMP GOES OUT. PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES ALREADY BY TEMPE TOYOTA AND SUPERSTITION SPRINGS TOYOTA. PUMP HAS GONE OUT FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 3 YEARS.

Mar 28, 2005 Structure 60,000 mi

THE SUPPORT CABLE ON THE LEFT SIDE BROKE WHILE OPENING THE TAILGATE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.*AK THE RIGHT SIDE CABLE RUSTED THROUGH BUT WAS STILL INTACT. REPLACEMENT ON ORDER FOR RIGHT SIDE. THE LEFT SIDE CABLE HAS BEEN R...

Mar 28, 2005 Structure 60,000 mi

THE SUPPORT CABLE ON THE LEFT SIDE BROKE WHILE OPENING THE TAILGATE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.*AK THE RIGHT SIDE CABLE RUSTED THROUGH BUT WAS STILL INTACT. REPLACEMENT ON ORDER FOR RIGHT SIDE. THE LEFT SIDE CABLE HAS BEEN R...

Nov 3, 2004 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 3, 2004 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Aug 16, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING MY 5 SPEED 3.4L TACOMA IN 3RD GEAR I GET A SLIGHT VIBRATION OTHER THAN NORMAL BETWEEN 40-45. IT IS ONLY IN 3RD GEAR THAT THIS OCCURS AND A TRANSMISSION FLUSH HAS BEEN PERFORMED TO SOMEWHAT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 16, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING MY 5 SPEED 3.4L TACOMA IN 3RD GEAR I GET A SLIGHT VIBRATION OTHER THAN NORMAL BETWEEN 40-45. IT IS ONLY IN 3RD GEAR THAT THIS OCCURS AND A TRANSMISSION FLUSH HAS BEEN PERFORMED TO SOMEWHAT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 28, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED MANUAL CLUTCH FAILED, DIDN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 28, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED MANUAL CLUTCH FAILED, DIDN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

May 11, 2004 Tires 30,000 mi

AN INDEPENDENT NOTICED THAT ALL 4 TIRES WERE CUPPING WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE. *AK *NM

May 11, 2004 Tires 30,000 mi

TIRES ARE CCUPPING TOO SOON, AND MAKING AN UNUSUAL SOUND. *AK THE TIRES ARE RATED AT 50000 (MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY). *NM

May 11, 2004 Tires 30,000 mi

AN INDEPENDENT NOTICED THAT ALL 4 TIRES WERE CUPPING WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE. *AK *NM

May 11, 2004 Tires 30,000 mi

TIRES ARE CCUPPING TOO SOON, AND MAKING AN UNUSUAL SOUND. *AK THE TIRES ARE RATED AT 50000 (MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY). *NM

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train 76,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE SEALS ARE LEAKING. THE REAR AXLE FLUID IS DRIPPING ON THE BRAKE DRUM. THIS IS THROWING THE REAR AXLE FLUID ONTO THE SHOE, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. THE DRIVER ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT. *AK THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED SNOWY WEATHER WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE REAR END WOUL...

Apr 8, 2004 Power Train 76,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE SEALS ARE LEAKING. THE REAR AXLE FLUID IS DRIPPING ON THE BRAKE DRUM. THIS IS THROWING THE REAR AXLE FLUID ONTO THE SHOE, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. THE DRIVER ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT. *AK THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED SNOWY WEATHER WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE REAR END WOUL...

Feb 29, 2004 Seat Belts

I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SEATBELTS IN TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCKS. I OWN A 1999 TACOMA, AND I HAVE MANY FRIENDS WITH TOYOTA'S FROM AROUND THE SAME YEAR AND WE ALL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH OUR SEAT BELTS. THE BUTTON THAT KEEPS THE BUCKLE FROM SLIDING TO THE FLOOR IS BROKEN OFF IN NEARLY ALL VEHICLES; ...

Feb 29, 2004 Seat Belts

I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SEATBELTS IN TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCKS. I OWN A 1999 TACOMA, AND I HAVE MANY FRIENDS WITH TOYOTA'S FROM AROUND THE SAME YEAR AND WE ALL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH OUR SEAT BELTS. THE BUTTON THAT KEEPS THE BUCKLE FROM SLIDING TO THE FLOOR IS BROKEN OFF IN NEARLY ALL VEHICLES; ...

Feb 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 89,500 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL PROBLEM. ACCELERATOR PEDAL STAYED IN THE UP POSITION WHEN IDLING. CONSUMER MUST USE BOTH FEET TO GET VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK THE DEALER WAS WILLING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *NM

Feb 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 89,500 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL PROBLEM. ACCELERATOR PEDAL STAYED IN THE UP POSITION WHEN IDLING. CONSUMER MUST USE BOTH FEET TO GET VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK THE DEALER WAS WILLING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. *NM

Dec 23, 2003 Structure

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA, FAILING CLEAR COAT. CAUSING TRUCK TO COMPLETELY RUST-OUT. 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY. TAIL LIGHT FUSE BLOWS OUT EVERYTIME I HOOK UP A TRAILER

Dec 23, 2003 Power Train

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA, FAILING CLEAR COAT. CAUSING TRUCK TO COMPLETELY RUST-OUT. 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY. TAIL LIGHT FUSE BLOWS OUT EVERYTIME I HOOK UP A TRAILER

Dec 23, 2003 Electrical System

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA, FAILING CLEAR COAT. CAUSING TRUCK TO COMPLETELY RUST-OUT. 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY. TAIL LIGHT FUSE BLOWS OUT EVERYTIME I HOOK UP A TRAILER

Dec 23, 2003 Structure

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA, FAILING CLEAR COAT. CAUSING TRUCK TO COMPLETELY RUST-OUT. 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY. TAIL LIGHT FUSE BLOWS OUT EVERYTIME I HOOK UP A TRAILER

Dec 23, 2003 Power Train

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA, FAILING CLEAR COAT. CAUSING TRUCK TO COMPLETELY RUST-OUT. 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY. TAIL LIGHT FUSE BLOWS OUT EVERYTIME I HOOK UP A TRAILER

Dec 23, 2003 Electrical System

1999 TOYOTA TACOMA, FAILING CLEAR COAT. CAUSING TRUCK TO COMPLETELY RUST-OUT. 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY. TAIL LIGHT FUSE BLOWS OUT EVERYTIME I HOOK UP A TRAILER

Nov 20, 2003 Air Bags Crash 76,000 mi

TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 50 MPH. THE DRIVER NOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *PH

Nov 20, 2003 Air Bags Crash 76,000 mi

TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 50 MPH. THE DRIVER NOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *PH

Nov 6, 2003 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*MR (ANSWERED BY TIS) *CB THE CONSUMERS SON LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN HE HIT A PATCH OF ICE AND THE CRASHED INTO A BRIDGE SUPPORT. *JB

Nov 6, 2003 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*MR (ANSWERED BY TIS) *CB THE CONSUMERS SON LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN HE HIT A PATCH OF ICE AND THE CRASHED INTO A BRIDGE SUPPORT. *JB

Jul 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash 49,310 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I-5, JUST SOUTH OF MT. SHASTA, AT ABOUT 2:45 IN THE MORNING, I HIT A 400 LB BROWN BEAR, DOING THE SPEED LIMIT FOR THE ROAD IN THE AREA(65MPH). THE BEAR BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO A COMPLETE STOP. NEITHER DRIVER NOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I CALLED A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY S...

Jul 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash 49,310 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I-5, JUST SOUTH OF MT. SHASTA, AT ABOUT 2:45 IN THE MORNING, I HIT A 400 LB BROWN BEAR, DOING THE SPEED LIMIT FOR THE ROAD IN THE AREA(65MPH). THE BEAR BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO A COMPLETE STOP. NEITHER DRIVER NOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I CALLED A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY S...

Jul 7, 2003 Steering

I LEASE A 1999 TOYOTA TOCOMA WHEN I TURNED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AN STARTED TO BACK UP. THE TIE ROD END PULLED OUT OUT OF THE KNUCKLE ON THE RACK AN PINION WITHOUT STRIPPING THE THREADS. DUE TO THE FACT THAT ONE SI SMALLER THAN THE OTHER. THE THREADS ARE THERE THEY ARE WORN ON THE OUTER ENDS OF BOTH PIEC...

Jul 7, 2003 Steering

I LEASE A 1999 TOYOTA TOCOMA WHEN I TURNED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AN STARTED TO BACK UP. THE TIE ROD END PULLED OUT OUT OF THE KNUCKLE ON THE RACK AN PINION WITHOUT STRIPPING THE THREADS. DUE TO THE FACT THAT ONE SI SMALLER THAN THE OTHER. THE THREADS ARE THERE THEY ARE WORN ON THE OUTER ENDS OF BOTH PIEC...

Jul 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,026 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. THE ENGINE VALVES FAILED TO HOLD COMPRESSION. *JB *CB *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,026 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED. THE ENGINE VALVES FAILED TO HOLD COMPRESSION. *JB *CB *JB

Jun 29, 2003 Electrical System 113,400 mi

AT PRESENT IM GETTING A STATIC SOUND IN THE STEREO AT DECELERATION LIKE YOU WOULD GET IN THE OLD DAYS WITH NON-RESISTOR SPARK PLUGS. *NLM

Jun 29, 2003 Electrical System 113,400 mi

AT PRESENT IM GETTING A STATIC SOUND IN THE STEREO AT DECELERATION LIKE YOU WOULD GET IN THE OLD DAYS WITH NON-RESISTOR SPARK PLUGS. *NLM

Jun 6, 2003 Seats

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A 1999 TOY EX CAB AND ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE BACK SEAT BEAT TIGHT ENOUGH. I READ THE MANUAL THAT STATES FLIP SEAT UP AND PUT CUP HOLDER UP. WITH THE CUP HOLDER UP AND SEAT CARPET THE SEAT SLIDES AROUND A LOT. . WHERE THE SEAT BELT COME OUT OF THE FLOOR AND BUCKLES I HAVE TRIED AN...

Jun 6, 2003 Seat Belts

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A 1999 TOY EX CAB AND ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE BACK SEAT BEAT TIGHT ENOUGH. I READ THE MANUAL THAT STATES FLIP SEAT UP AND PUT CUP HOLDER UP. WITH THE CUP HOLDER UP AND SEAT CARPET THE SEAT SLIDES AROUND A LOT. . WHERE THE SEAT BELT COME OUT OF THE FLOOR AND BUCKLES I HAVE TRIED AN...

Jun 6, 2003 Equipment

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A 1999 TOY EX CAB AND ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE BACK SEAT BEAT TIGHT ENOUGH. I READ THE MANUAL THAT STATES FLIP SEAT UP AND PUT CUP HOLDER UP. WITH THE CUP HOLDER UP AND SEAT CARPET THE SEAT SLIDES AROUND A LOT. . WHERE THE SEAT BELT COME OUT OF THE FLOOR AND BUCKLES I HAVE TRIED AN...

Jun 6, 2003 Seats

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A 1999 TOY EX CAB AND ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE BACK SEAT BEAT TIGHT ENOUGH. I READ THE MANUAL THAT STATES FLIP SEAT UP AND PUT CUP HOLDER UP. WITH THE CUP HOLDER UP AND SEAT CARPET THE SEAT SLIDES AROUND A LOT. . WHERE THE SEAT BELT COME OUT OF THE FLOOR AND BUCKLES I HAVE TRIED AN...

Jun 6, 2003 Seat Belts

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A 1999 TOY EX CAB AND ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE BACK SEAT BEAT TIGHT ENOUGH. I READ THE MANUAL THAT STATES FLIP SEAT UP AND PUT CUP HOLDER UP. WITH THE CUP HOLDER UP AND SEAT CARPET THE SEAT SLIDES AROUND A LOT. . WHERE THE SEAT BELT COME OUT OF THE FLOOR AND BUCKLES I HAVE TRIED AN...

Jun 6, 2003 Equipment

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A 1999 TOY EX CAB AND ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE BACK SEAT BEAT TIGHT ENOUGH. I READ THE MANUAL THAT STATES FLIP SEAT UP AND PUT CUP HOLDER UP. WITH THE CUP HOLDER UP AND SEAT CARPET THE SEAT SLIDES AROUND A LOT. . WHERE THE SEAT BELT COME OUT OF THE FLOOR AND BUCKLES I HAVE TRIED AN...

Feb 6, 2003 Power Train 72,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED TOYOTA 1999 TACOMA FROM AN INDIVIDUAL WHICH HE PURCHASED BRAND NEW WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A OIL LEAK FROM A SEAL IN MY ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IN ORDER FOR THE REPAIR TO BE COVERED W/THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THE NAME HAS TO BE CHANGED FROM THE ORIGI...

Feb 6, 2003 Power Train 72,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED TOYOTA 1999 TACOMA FROM AN INDIVIDUAL WHICH HE PURCHASED BRAND NEW WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A OIL LEAK FROM A SEAL IN MY ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IN ORDER FOR THE REPAIR TO BE COVERED W/THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THE NAME HAS TO BE CHANGED FROM THE ORIGI...

Oct 29, 2002 Child Seat

THE REAR CHILDSEAT DOESN'T FIT INSIDE OF THE TRUCK. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERN BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Child Seat

THE REAR CHILDSEAT DOESN'T FIT INSIDE OF THE TRUCK. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERN BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Sep 3, 2002 Tires

1)YOUR COMPLET TIRE SIZE SECTION DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH SPACES. 2)I WAS TRAVELING AT 70 MPH IN THE RAIN WHEN MY LEFT REAR TIRE JUST BLEWOUT. ICAN SEND YOU PHOTO'S IF YOU WANT.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Tires

1)YOUR COMPLET TIRE SIZE SECTION DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH SPACES. 2)I WAS TRAVELING AT 70 MPH IN THE RAIN WHEN MY LEFT REAR TIRE JUST BLEWOUT. ICAN SEND YOU PHOTO'S IF YOU WANT.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KNOCKING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND BEFORE THE CORRECTION WAS MADE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT SHIELD IS CAUSING A CRACK IN THE ENGINE MANIFOLD. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURRING . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KNOCKING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND BEFORE THE CORRECTION WAS MADE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT SHIELD IS CAUSING A CRACK IN THE ENGINE MANIFOLD. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURRING . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

May 6, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATED THAT HE WAS DENIED THE TIRE RECALL BENEFIT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFERENT THAN THOSE LISTED IN THE RECALL. (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRE) *YH

May 6, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATED THAT HE WAS DENIED THE TIRE RECALL BENEFIT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFERENT THAN THOSE LISTED IN THE RECALL. (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRE) *YH

Apr 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

COLLISION AT 35 MPH, AND UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. MANUFACTURE WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

COLLISION AT 35 MPH, AND UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. MANUFACTURE WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 60 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 60 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Dec 29, 2001 Electrical System

MY TRUCK WAS RECALLED FOR A DEFECTIVE TRAILER WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:01E041000. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO FERRIS TOYOTA IN DOVER, OH. THEY TOLD ME I HAD A CONVERTER THAT WASN'T RECALLED. THEY TOLD ME NOT TO WORRY IT WOULD BE FINE. ON 12/28/01 I HOOKED MY TRAILER UP TO THE ...

Dec 29, 2001 Electrical System

MY TRUCK WAS RECALLED FOR A DEFECTIVE TRAILER WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:01E041000. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO FERRIS TOYOTA IN DOVER, OH. THEY TOLD ME I HAD A CONVERTER THAT WASN'T RECALLED. THEY TOLD ME NOT TO WORRY IT WOULD BE FINE. ON 12/28/01 I HOOKED MY TRAILER UP TO THE ...

Dec 17, 2001 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH HEARD LOUD BANG WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. SHE STOPPED AND GOT OUT OF CAR, AND FOUND THAT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD BLOWNOUT. IT WAS FIRESTONE, TIRE, P225/75R15.*AK

Dec 17, 2001 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH HEARD LOUD BANG WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. SHE STOPPED AND GOT OUT OF CAR, AND FOUND THAT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD BLOWNOUT. IT WAS FIRESTONE, TIRE, P225/75R15.*AK

Dec 10, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01E41000 LETTER ON TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER. DEALER INSPECTED WIRE HARNESS, AND STATED WIRE HARNESS WAS NOT THE ONE ON RECALL. VEHICLE DOES HAVE THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL.*AK CONSUMER FURTHER STATES THAT THE TRAILER LIGHTS BLEW OUT THE FUSE FOR THE TAIL LIG...

Dec 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01E41000 LETTER ON TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER. DEALER INSPECTED WIRE HARNESS, AND STATED WIRE HARNESS WAS NOT THE ONE ON RECALL. VEHICLE DOES HAVE THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL.*AK CONSUMER FURTHER STATES THAT THE TRAILER LIGHTS BLEW OUT THE FUSE FOR THE TAIL LIG...

Dec 10, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01E41000 LETTER ON TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER. DEALER INSPECTED WIRE HARNESS, AND STATED WIRE HARNESS WAS NOT THE ONE ON RECALL. VEHICLE DOES HAVE THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL.*AK CONSUMER FURTHER STATES THAT THE TRAILER LIGHTS BLEW OUT THE FUSE FOR THE TAIL LIG...

Dec 10, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01E41000 LETTER ON TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER. DEALER INSPECTED WIRE HARNESS, AND STATED WIRE HARNESS WAS NOT THE ONE ON RECALL. VEHICLE DOES HAVE THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL.*AK CONSUMER FURTHER STATES THAT THE TRAILER LIGHTS BLEW OUT THE FUSE FOR THE TAIL LIG...

Dec 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01E41000 LETTER ON TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER. DEALER INSPECTED WIRE HARNESS, AND STATED WIRE HARNESS WAS NOT THE ONE ON RECALL. VEHICLE DOES HAVE THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL.*AK CONSUMER FURTHER STATES THAT THE TRAILER LIGHTS BLEW OUT THE FUSE FOR THE TAIL LIG...

Dec 10, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01E41000 LETTER ON TRAILER WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER. DEALER INSPECTED WIRE HARNESS, AND STATED WIRE HARNESS WAS NOT THE ONE ON RECALL. VEHICLE DOES HAVE THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL.*AK CONSUMER FURTHER STATES THAT THE TRAILER LIGHTS BLEW OUT THE FUSE FOR THE TAIL LIG...

Sep 21, 2001 Tires

TIRES WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF CUPPING ON ALL FOUR TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W29VAWI049 TIRESIZE: P265/75R15)

Sep 21, 2001 Tires

TIRES WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF CUPPING ON ALL FOUR TIRES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W29VAWI049 TIRESIZE: P265/75R15)

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH BOLT ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT SNAPPED ,CAUSING PULLEY TO RELEASE FROM ENGINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH BOLT ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT SNAPPED ,CAUSING PULLEY TO RELEASE FROM ENGINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH BOLT ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT SNAPPED ,CAUSING PULLEY TO RELEASE FROM ENGINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH BOLT ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT SNAPPED ,CAUSING PULLEY TO RELEASE FROM ENGINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT 80 MPH, FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THE ACCIDENT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. *YH

May 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT 80 MPH, FORCED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THE ACCIDENT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. *YH

May 22, 2001 Tires

MY FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRE EXPLODED JUST AS THE OTHERS HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED. YET MY TIRE SIZE AND MANUFACTURER LOCATION IS NOT ONE THAT IS BEING RECALLED. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE RECALL TO BE EXPANDED AND IT HASN'T . A LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE ON ERIE BLVD. IN SYRACUSE, NY INFORMED ME THAT THE ...

May 22, 2001 Tires

MY FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRE EXPLODED JUST AS THE OTHERS HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED. YET MY TIRE SIZE AND MANUFACTURER LOCATION IS NOT ONE THAT IS BEING RECALLED. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE RECALL TO BE EXPANDED AND IT HASN'T . A LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE ON ERIE BLVD. IN SYRACUSE, NY INFORMED ME THAT THE ...

May 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO, DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS OVER 48 HUNDRED DOLLARS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ALSO, DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS OVER 48 HUNDRED DOLLARS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 40 MPH WITH A 1996 GMC, SUBURBAN. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. *AK

May 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 40 MPH WITH A 1996 GMC, SUBURBAN. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. *AK

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH AND HIT A DEER. AFTER IMPACT, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AND BRAKE PEDAL FELL OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A UTILITY POLE. TOYOTA WAS SENDING SOMEONE OUT TO INSPECT VEHICLE BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH AND HIT A DEER. AFTER IMPACT, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AND BRAKE PEDAL FELL OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A UTILITY POLE. TOYOTA WAS SENDING SOMEONE OUT TO INSPECT VEHICLE BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH AND HIT A DEER. AFTER IMPACT, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AND BRAKE PEDAL FELL OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A UTILITY POLE. TOYOTA WAS SENDING SOMEONE OUT TO INSPECT VEHICLE BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK

May 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH AND HIT A DEER. AFTER IMPACT, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AND BRAKE PEDAL FELL OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A UTILITY POLE. TOYOTA WAS SENDING SOMEONE OUT TO INSPECT VEHICLE BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED. *AK

Apr 6, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND HE HIT VEHICLE SIDE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Apr 6, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND HE HIT VEHICLE SIDE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Power Train

THIS IS TO CLARIFY NHTSA ODI #742258, FILED BY ME ON 3/11/01. I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON 35W FROM ST. PAUL MINNESOTA AT APPROXIMATELY 7 AM. THE TEMPERATURE WAS CLOSE TO ZERO AND IT WAS SNOWING LIGHTLY. I HAD GONE ABOUT 75 MILES WHEN I CAME UPON PACKED SNOW AND RANDOM PATCHES OF ICE ON THE HIGHWAY. I ...

Mar 12, 2001 Power Train

THIS IS TO CLARIFY NHTSA ODI #742258, FILED BY ME ON 3/11/01. I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON 35W FROM ST. PAUL MINNESOTA AT APPROXIMATELY 7 AM. THE TEMPERATURE WAS CLOSE TO ZERO AND IT WAS SNOWING LIGHTLY. I HAD GONE ABOUT 75 MILES WHEN I CAME UPON PACKED SNOW AND RANDOM PATCHES OF ICE ON THE HIGHWAY. I ...

Mar 11, 2001 Power Train

LOCATION: S. MINNESOTA, APPROX. ZERO DEGREES, RANDOM ICE AND SNOW ON PAVEMENT; WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE 4-WHEEL DRIVE FOR PROTECTION; TRIED TWICE; 75 MILES LATER WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE. COMPLAINED TO VENDOR, WHO CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THEY'D HAD "A FEW" SIMILAR INCIDENTS DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER,...

Mar 11, 2001 Power Train

LOCATION: S. MINNESOTA, APPROX. ZERO DEGREES, RANDOM ICE AND SNOW ON PAVEMENT; WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE 4-WHEEL DRIVE FOR PROTECTION; TRIED TWICE; 75 MILES LATER WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE. COMPLAINED TO VENDOR, WHO CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THEY'D HAD "A FEW" SIMILAR INCIDENTS DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER,...

Feb 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S SON WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISON WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE SUSTAINED MOUTH INJURIES. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S SON WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISON WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE SUSTAINED MOUTH INJURIES. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SHAKING IN THE STEERING AND TIRES CONTINUALLY WEARING ON THE INSIDE OF EACH FRONT WHEEL, THESE PROBLEMS ARE DUE TO THE RACK AND PINION UNIT, THERE IS TOO MUCH LATERAL PLAY WITHIN THE UNIT, THIS CAUSES DIFFICULTY WITH THE ALIGNMENT, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RUBBER ON THE RACK AND ...

Feb 13, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SHAKING IN THE STEERING AND TIRES CONTINUALLY WEARING ON THE INSIDE OF EACH FRONT WHEEL, THESE PROBLEMS ARE DUE TO THE RACK AND PINION UNIT, THERE IS TOO MUCH LATERAL PLAY WITHIN THE UNIT, THIS CAUSES DIFFICULTY WITH THE ALIGNMENT, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RUBBER ON THE RACK AND ...

Feb 8, 2001 Air Bags

PLEASE INGNORE THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNING AIR BAGS. IT WAS DONE OVER. *AK

Feb 8, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TAKING OFF FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A RED LIGHT AT 50 MPH, AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE FRONT/RIGHT SIDE, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 8, 2001 Air Bags

PLEASE INGNORE THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNING AIR BAGS. IT WAS DONE OVER. *AK

Feb 8, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TAKING OFF FROM A RED LIGHT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A RED LIGHT AT 50 MPH, AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE FRONT/RIGHT SIDE, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Suspension

AFTER GOING OVER A POTHOLE IN PAVEMENT REAR LEAF SPRING AND OVER LOAD SPRING BROKE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 31, 2001 Suspension

AFTER GOING OVER A POTHOLE IN PAVEMENT REAR LEAF SPRING AND OVER LOAD SPRING BROKE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 30, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES (P225 R14) FAIL TO KEEP CONSISTENT PRESSURE AND ARE WEARING, CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED 3 FLAT TIRES AND IS REQUESTING THAT THE TIRES BE REPLACED. *SLC

Jan 30, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES (P225 R14) FAIL TO KEEP CONSISTENT PRESSURE AND ARE WEARING, CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED 3 FLAT TIRES AND IS REQUESTING THAT THE TIRES BE REPLACED. *SLC

Jan 27, 2001 Tires

TIRES BALOONED UP IN MIDDLE AFTER 10 MINUTES FREEWAY DRIVING. REPLACED B4 100% FAILURE. TIRES IN POSSESSION OF VEHICLE OWNER. *AK (TIRESIZE: 265R75-15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265R75-15 )

Jan 27, 2001 Tires

TIRES BALOONED UP IN MIDDLE AFTER 10 MINUTES FREEWAY DRIVING. REPLACED B4 100% FAILURE. TIRES IN POSSESSION OF VEHICLE OWNER. *AK (TIRESIZE: 265R75-15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265R75-15 )

Jan 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, IMPACT FRONTAL DRIVER'S SIDE AT 30 MPH, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING DRIVER TO FALL INTO WINDSHIELD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, IMPACT FRONTAL DRIVER'S SIDE AT 30 MPH, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING DRIVER TO FALL INTO WINDSHIELD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A THREE CAR FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40-50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. > PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A THREE CAR FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40-50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. > PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 7, 2001 Tires

TIRE CAME APART WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W29V TIRESIZE: P265/75R15)

Jan 7, 2001 Tires

TIRE CAME APART WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W29V TIRESIZE: P265/75R15)

Jan 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO DRIVE IT ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. DRIVER PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. AK

Jan 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO DRIVE IT ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. DRIVER PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. AK

Nov 29, 2000 Seats

I AM HAVING BACK PROBLEMS DUE TO DESIGN OF DRIVERS PORTION OF THE 60/40 SEAT IN MY TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH I PURCHASED IT AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY REPLACED THE FOAM AND THE COVERS TO NO AVAIL. THE PROBLEM IS IN THE DESIGN A...

Nov 29, 2000 Seats

I AM HAVING BACK PROBLEMS DUE TO DESIGN OF DRIVERS PORTION OF THE 60/40 SEAT IN MY TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH I PURCHASED IT AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY REPLACED THE FOAM AND THE COVERS TO NO AVAIL. THE PROBLEM IS IN THE DESIGN A...

Oct 26, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH HAD A COLLISION WITH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DELPLOY . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH HAD A COLLISION WITH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DELPLOY . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 24, 2000 Tires

PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE NOTICE ALL THE TIRES WERE WARPPING. NOTIFIED FIRESTONE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TIRE WAS NOT RECALLSED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P265/75R15, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS...

Sep 24, 2000 Tires

PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE NOTICE ALL THE TIRES WERE WARPPING. NOTIFIED FIRESTONE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TIRE WAS NOT RECALLSED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P265/75R15, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

AT ABOUT 6,000 MILE THE CONSUMER NOTICED CRACKS AND CHIPS ON ALL FOUR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT II TIRES AND IN BETWEEN THE TREADS, CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED PREMATURE WEAR OF ALL 4 TIRES. NLM

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

AT ABOUT 6,000 MILE THE CONSUMER NOTICED CRACKS AND CHIPS ON ALL FOUR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT II TIRES AND IN BETWEEN THE TREADS, CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED PREMATURE WEAR OF ALL 4 TIRES. NLM

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIM AND ANOTHER TIRE, CONSUMER REQUESTS DEALER TO REPLACE TIRES. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIM AND ANOTHER TIRE, CONSUMER REQUESTS DEALER TO REPLACE TIRES. *SLC

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

FIRST INCIDENT I WAS ON INTERSTATE 5 HEADED TO SAN JOSE. I WAS WITHIN 15 MILES OF MY DESTINATION, NO PLACE TO CHANGE TIRE, HAD TO DRIVE ON IT UNTIL I REACHED OUTSKIRTS OF MORGAN HILL, CA AND HAD SPARE MOUNTED, PURCHASED A WINSTON TIRE TO TAKE PLACE OF SPARE FOR MY 500 MILE JOURNEY HOME TO LONG BEAC...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

FIRST INCIDENT I WAS ON INTERSTATE 5 HEADED TO SAN JOSE. I WAS WITHIN 15 MILES OF MY DESTINATION, NO PLACE TO CHANGE TIRE, HAD TO DRIVE ON IT UNTIL I REACHED OUTSKIRTS OF MORGAN HILL, CA AND HAD SPARE MOUNTED, PURCHASED A WINSTON TIRE TO TAKE PLACE OF SPARE FOR MY 500 MILE JOURNEY HOME TO LONG BEAC...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

FIRST INCIDENT I WAS ON INTERSTATE 5 HEADED TO SAN JOSE. I WAS WITHIN 15 MILES OF MY DESTINATION, NO PLACE TO CHANGE TIRE, HAD TO DRIVE ON IT UNTIL I REACHED OUTSKIRTS OF MORGAN HILL, CA AND HAD SPARE MOUNTED, PURCHASED A WINSTON TIRE TO TAKE PLACE OF SPARE FOR MY 500 MILE JOURNEY HOME TO LONG BEAC...

Sep 10, 2000 Tires

FIRST INCIDENT I WAS ON INTERSTATE 5 HEADED TO SAN JOSE. I WAS WITHIN 15 MILES OF MY DESTINATION, NO PLACE TO CHANGE TIRE, HAD TO DRIVE ON IT UNTIL I REACHED OUTSKIRTS OF MORGAN HILL, CA AND HAD SPARE MOUNTED, PURCHASED A WINSTON TIRE TO TAKE PLACE OF SPARE FOR MY 500 MILE JOURNEY HOME TO LONG BEAC...

Sep 1, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

NO SUMMARY

Sep 1, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

NO SUMMARY

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

I WAS NOT DRIVING, I WAS WASHING MY VEHICLE WHEN I NOTICED A LONG SPLIT ON THE TREAD SURFACE. THE SPLIT WAS ABOUT FOUR INCHES LONG AND IT FOLLOWED ONE OF THE TREAD LUGS. I TOOK THE TIRE IN TO A FIRESTONE DEALER AND ASK IF IT WAS A DEFECTIVE TIRE AND THEY SAID NO THAT IT WAS A ROAD HAZARD. IT WAS ...

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

FROM THE DAY WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ONE PAIR OF OUR TIRES. AS WE ROTATED THEM AT EACH 5K MILE INTRAVELS THE NOISE WOULD MOVE WITH THEM. WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE FRONTIER TOYOTA DEALER IN VALENCIA FOR SERVICE ON 7/13/00. THEY CHARGED US FOR A TIRE ROTATION AND BALANCE ...

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

I WAS NOT DRIVING, I WAS WASHING MY VEHICLE WHEN I NOTICED A LONG SPLIT ON THE TREAD SURFACE. THE SPLIT WAS ABOUT FOUR INCHES LONG AND IT FOLLOWED ONE OF THE TREAD LUGS. I TOOK THE TIRE IN TO A FIRESTONE DEALER AND ASK IF IT WAS A DEFECTIVE TIRE AND THEY SAID NO THAT IT WAS A ROAD HAZARD. IT WAS ...

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

FROM THE DAY WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ONE PAIR OF OUR TIRES. AS WE ROTATED THEM AT EACH 5K MILE INTRAVELS THE NOISE WOULD MOVE WITH THEM. WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE FRONTIER TOYOTA DEALER IN VALENCIA FOR SERVICE ON 7/13/00. THEY CHARGED US FOR A TIRE ROTATION AND BALANCE ...

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

THERE HAS BEEN NO FAILURE, BUT THE TIRES ARE EXHIBITING COLORATION CHANGES BETWEEN THE SIDEWALL AND TREAD THAT LOOK DANGEROUS IN LIGHT OF THE SEPARATION REPORTS FOR THEIR LARGER SIZE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 25, 2000 Tires

THERE HAS BEEN NO FAILURE, BUT THE TIRES ARE EXHIBITING COLORATION CHANGES BETWEEN THE SIDEWALL AND TREAD THAT LOOK DANGEROUS IN LIGHT OF THE SEPARATION REPORTS FOR THEIR LARGER SIZE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

P265/75R15 SIZE, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1999, TOYOTA, TACOMA. TREAD ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED .*AK THE OUTER TREAD SEPARATED. THE FIRESTONE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE TIRES ARE BACKLOGGED BUT THE DRIVER REPLACED THE DAMAGED TIRE WITH THE SPARE ONE. *YH

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

P265/75R15 SIZE, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1999, TOYOTA, TACOMA. TREAD ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED .*AK THE OUTER TREAD SEPARATED. THE FIRESTONE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE TIRES ARE BACKLOGGED BUT THE DRIVER REPLACED THE DAMAGED TIRE WITH THE SPARE ONE. *YH

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

PE-00-020; ORGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A TOYOTA, TACOMA 1999, TIRE SIZE P215/70R14, 14 INCH TIRES, AND DOT NUMBER W2HYAWA248. WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. CONTACTED A DEALER, DEALER NOTICED FRONT TWO TIRES WERE EXPERIENCING UNUSUAL WEAR. VEHICLE WAS NOT OUT OF ALIGNMENT, TI...

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

PE-00-020; ORGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A TOYOTA, TACOMA 1999, TIRE SIZE P215/70R14, 14 INCH TIRES, AND DOT NUMBER W2HYAWA248. WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. CONTACTED A DEALER, DEALER NOTICED FRONT TWO TIRES WERE EXPERIENCING UNUSUAL WEAR. VEHICLE WAS NOT OUT OF ALIGNMENT, TI...

Aug 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10MPH, AND IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING LEFT ANOTHER DRIVER WAS GOING STRAIGHT, AND BOTH VEHICLES COLLIDED. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE HAS DUAL AIRBAGS AND NO INJURIES. *AK

Aug 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 10MPH, AND IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING LEFT ANOTHER DRIVER WAS GOING STRAIGHT, AND BOTH VEHICLES COLLIDED. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE HAS DUAL AIRBAGS AND NO INJURIES. *AK

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

MY TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED "FLAT SPOTS" ON THEM. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE CAR DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A TIRE DEALER. THE TIRE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRUCK CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND FIRESTONE WOULD NOT COVER THE DEFECT. I HAVE KEPT THE TRUCK MAINTAINED AND TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED. I FE...

Aug 16, 2000 Tires

MY TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED "FLAT SPOTS" ON THEM. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE CAR DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A TIRE DEALER. THE TIRE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRUCK CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND FIRESTONE WOULD NOT COVER THE DEFECT. I HAVE KEPT THE TRUCK MAINTAINED AND TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED. I FE...

Aug 9, 2000 Tires Crash

NO SUMMARY.( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 9, 2000 Tires Crash

NO SUMMARY.( DOT NUMBER: )

Aug 6, 2000 Tires

ONE TIRE HAD A SIDEWALL FAILURE AND THE OTHER THREE ALL SPLIT. WE REPLACED ALL FOUR AT OUR OWN EXPENSE SINCE THE DEALER SAID FIRESTONE WAS AVOIDING SETTLEMENT ON TIRE PROBLEMS. THIS ALL HAPPENED BEFORE THE NEWS ABOUT EXPLORERS. I KEPT THREE OF THE OLD TIRES AS PROOF. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE:...

Aug 6, 2000 Tires

ONE TIRE HAD A SIDEWALL FAILURE AND THE OTHER THREE ALL SPLIT. WE REPLACED ALL FOUR AT OUR OWN EXPENSE SINCE THE DEALER SAID FIRESTONE WAS AVOIDING SETTLEMENT ON TIRE PROBLEMS. THIS ALL HAPPENED BEFORE THE NEWS ABOUT EXPLORERS. I KEPT THREE OF THE OLD TIRES AS PROOF. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE:...

Aug 3, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: OWNER IS ABLE TO SEE RUBBER BREAKDOWN BETWEEN TREAD AND EXCESS OF RUBBER WHERE THE TREAD HOOKS TO THE CAP ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE TIRES ARE FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, AT, P26575R15, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. WHEN CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP, OWNER WAS TOLD TO GO TO FIRESTONE. P...

Aug 3, 2000 Tires

PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: OWNER IS ABLE TO SEE RUBBER BREAKDOWN BETWEEN TREAD AND EXCESS OF RUBBER WHERE THE TREAD HOOKS TO THE CAP ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE TIRES ARE FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS, AT, P26575R15, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. WHEN CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP, OWNER WAS TOLD TO GO TO FIRESTONE. P...

Jul 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE WITH THE FRONT END PORTION GOING 25 MPH. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Jul 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE HIT A TELEPHONE POLE WITH THE FRONT END PORTION GOING 25 MPH. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Jul 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED SEVERE VIBRATION AND A NOISE OCCURS. CONSUMER IS ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS PREMATURELY WEARING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED SEVERE VIBRATION AND A NOISE OCCURS. CONSUMER IS ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS PREMATURELY WEARING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WAS TRAVELING ALONG THE ROAD AT 40MPH AND REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT SEEMED TO HAVE BEEN GOING AT 5MPH. AT TIME OF IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED, BUT HAD NO HOSPITAL TREATMENT.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WAS TRAVELING ALONG THE ROAD AT 40MPH AND REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT SEEMED TO HAVE BEEN GOING AT 5MPH. AT TIME OF IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED, BUT HAD NO HOSPITAL TREATMENT.*AK

May 9, 2000 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW RATTLES AND IS NOT ABLE TO BE PROPERLY FIXED. *MJS

May 9, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END SUSPENSION SHAKES, UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. *MJS

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE REPLACED. *MJS

May 9, 2000 Equipment

STEREO FAILED AND REPLACED. *MJS

May 9, 2000 Power Train

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. *MJS

May 9, 2000 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW RATTLES AND IS NOT ABLE TO BE PROPERLY FIXED. *MJS

May 9, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END SUSPENSION SHAKES, UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. *MJS

May 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE REPLACED. *MJS

May 9, 2000 Equipment

STEREO FAILED AND REPLACED. *MJS

May 9, 2000 Power Train

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. *MJS

Apr 21, 2000 Suspension

TOYOTA STATES IT'S GOODYEARS' PROBLEM AND GOODYEAR STATES IT'S TOYOTA'S PROBLEM. I FEEL LIKE A YOYO. MY PROBLEM STARTS AT 60MPH WHERE THERE IS A VIBRATION ON THE FRONT END. THE VIBRATION GETS WORSE AT 75 AND THEN SMOOTHS OUT AROUND 83. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO COBB COUNTY TOYOTA ,AND JESSE, A SERVICE A...

Apr 21, 2000 Suspension

TOYOTA STATES IT'S GOODYEARS' PROBLEM AND GOODYEAR STATES IT'S TOYOTA'S PROBLEM. I FEEL LIKE A YOYO. MY PROBLEM STARTS AT 60MPH WHERE THERE IS A VIBRATION ON THE FRONT END. THE VIBRATION GETS WORSE AT 75 AND THEN SMOOTHS OUT AROUND 83. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO COBB COUNTY TOYOTA ,AND JESSE, A SERVICE A...

Apr 11, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER INCREASES TO BE OFF AT HIGHER SPEEDS 5 MPH AT 55 AND INCREASES AS SPEED GOES HIGHER. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER INCREASES TO BE OFF AT HIGHER SPEEDS 5 MPH AT 55 AND INCREASES AS SPEED GOES HIGHER. *AK

Mar 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES LOCKED REPEATEDLY. WHEN PROBLEM REPORTED TO THE DEALER, THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THEN, WHILE TRYING TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP, THE RIGHT BRAKES LOCKED, PULLED THE VEHICLE RIGHT UNTIL IT ROLLED OVER. *AK

Mar 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS BRAKES LOCKED REPEATEDLY. WHEN PROBLEM REPORTED TO THE DEALER, THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THEN, WHILE TRYING TO COME TO A SUDDEN STOP, THE RIGHT BRAKES LOCKED, PULLED THE VEHICLE RIGHT UNTIL IT ROLLED OVER. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

FRONT END HIT A GUARD RAIL AT 45MPH AND THEN SPINNED AROUND AND HIT THE FRONT END AGAINST A TREE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. BODY SHOP COULD NOT TELL WHY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Air Bags Crash

FRONT END HIT A GUARD RAIL AT 45MPH AND THEN SPINNED AROUND AND HIT THE FRONT END AGAINST A TREE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. BODY SHOP COULD NOT TELL WHY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Visibility

WHEN HEATING MOTOR COMES ON CAR ACCELERATES. DEALER CANNOT FIND SOURCE OF PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN HEATING MOTOR COMES ON CAR ACCELERATES. DEALER CANNOT FIND SOURCE OF PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 1, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE TRAVELING ON A COUNTRY ROAD AT 45 MPH NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA, AND FROM TIRE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER GOT OUT BEFORE VEHICLE EXPLODED. .DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Visibility

WHEN HEATING MOTOR COMES ON CAR ACCELERATES. DEALER CANNOT FIND SOURCE OF PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN HEATING MOTOR COMES ON CAR ACCELERATES. DEALER CANNOT FIND SOURCE OF PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Feb 1, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE TRAVELING ON A COUNTRY ROAD AT 45 MPH NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA, AND FROM TIRE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER GOT OUT BEFORE VEHICLE EXPLODED. .DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON A THREE LANE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VECHICLE VEERED INTO HIS LANE AND HIT HIM HEAD-ON. DRIVER WAS INTOXICATED. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON A THREE LANE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VECHICLE VEERED INTO HIS LANE AND HIT HIM HEAD-ON. DRIVER WAS INTOXICATED. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A PINGE IN THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A PINGE IN THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jan 11, 2000 Electrical System

THERE IS A PINGE IN THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A PINGE IN THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jan 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A PINGE IN THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jan 11, 2000 Electrical System

THERE IS A PINGE IN THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jan 5, 2000 Suspension

CONSTANT VIBRATION AND BOUNCING MAKES VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IS A CONSTANT ANNOYANCE BELOW THAT . WHEELS SWAPPED, ALIGNMENT DONE, BUT PROBLEMS PERSISTS . *AK

Jan 5, 2000 Suspension

CONSTANT VIBRATION AND BOUNCING MAKES VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IS A CONSTANT ANNOYANCE BELOW THAT . WHEELS SWAPPED, ALIGNMENT DONE, BUT PROBLEMS PERSISTS . *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE VIBRATES @ BETWEEN 35 & 60 MPH DEALER CAN'T FIX, TRIED 4 TIMES. PERFORMANCE HESITATION AROUND 50 MPH WITH OVERDRIVE OFF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.) DEALER CAN'T FIX. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE VIBRATES @ BETWEEN 35 & 60 MPH DEALER CAN'T FIX, TRIED 4 TIMES. PERFORMANCE HESITATION AROUND 50 MPH WITH OVERDRIVE OFF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.) DEALER CAN'T FIX. *AK

Dec 5, 1999 Electrical System

CAN NOT FIX WIRING HARNESS FOR TOW HITCH WITCH CAUSED HORN,RAIDO,BLICKERS,AND TAILLIGHTS TO FAIL

Dec 5, 1999 Electrical System

CAN NOT FIX WIRING HARNESS FOR TOW HITCH WITCH CAUSED HORN,RAIDO,BLICKERS,AND TAILLIGHTS TO FAIL

Oct 26, 1999 Air Bags

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT ARE ON AND WON'T GO OFF. CONSUMER HAD HARNESS WIRES REPLACED AND OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRES REPLACED. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Electrical System

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT ARE ON AND WON'T GO OFF. CONSUMER HAD HARNESS WIRES REPLACED AND OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRES REPLACED. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT ARE ON AND WON'T GO OFF. CONSUMER HAD HARNESS WIRES REPLACED AND OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRES REPLACED. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY

Oct 26, 1999 Air Bags

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT ARE ON AND WON'T GO OFF. CONSUMER HAD HARNESS WIRES REPLACED AND OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRES REPLACED. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Electrical System

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT ARE ON AND WON'T GO OFF. CONSUMER HAD HARNESS WIRES REPLACED AND OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRES REPLACED. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT ARE ON AND WON'T GO OFF. CONSUMER HAD HARNESS WIRES REPLACED AND OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRES REPLACED. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY

Oct 19, 1999 Power Train

TACOMA PRE RUNNER, SHIFT LEVER JUMPS OUT OF GEAR INTO 1ST INTO 2ND GEAR, 2ND INTO DRIVE, AND THEN DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. YH

Oct 19, 1999 Power Train

TACOMA PRE RUNNER, SHIFT LEVER JUMPS OUT OF GEAR INTO 1ST INTO 2ND GEAR, 2ND INTO DRIVE, AND THEN DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. YH

Oct 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WA SINVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION- UPUN IMPACT NEITHER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. CONSUMER STATES WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WA SINVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION- UPUN IMPACT NEITHER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. CONSUMER STATES WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRUCK STARTED TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. VEHICLE HAD 800 POUNDS OF EMPTY CABINETS NOT EXCEEDING 57 INCHES, NOR ANY WEIGHT FACTOR OVERLOAD ON TRUCK. *AK *MJS

Sep 22, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRUCK STARTED TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. VEHICLE HAD 800 POUNDS OF EMPTY CABINETS NOT EXCEEDING 57 INCHES, NOR ANY WEIGHT FACTOR OVERLOAD ON TRUCK. *AK *MJS

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSFER CASE SEIZED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. VEHICLE WAS RENDERED IMMOBILE. DEALER STATED THAT SUCH OPERATION "IS NORMAL ON HARD SURFACES." IN MY OPINION, UPREDICTABLE DRIVELINE SEIZURE IS DANGEROUS AND INDICATIVE OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH WI...

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSFER CASE SEIZED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. VEHICLE WAS RENDERED IMMOBILE. DEALER STATED THAT SUCH OPERATION "IS NORMAL ON HARD SURFACES." IN MY OPINION, UPREDICTABLE DRIVELINE SEIZURE IS DANGEROUS AND INDICATIVE OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH WI...

Sep 3, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A KNOWN RESIDENTIAL AREA NEAR MY HOME AND APPROACHING A SLIGHT S-CURVE IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING BEGAN TO NOT RESPOND AS EXPECTED. IT HAD WORKED PREVIOUSLY, LESS THAN A MINUTE BEFORE, MOVING THROUGH CURVES IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD. AS I APPROACHED THE S-CURVE I ATTEMPTED TO STE...

Sep 3, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A KNOWN RESIDENTIAL AREA NEAR MY HOME AND APPROACHING A SLIGHT S-CURVE IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING BEGAN TO NOT RESPOND AS EXPECTED. IT HAD WORKED PREVIOUSLY, LESS THAN A MINUTE BEFORE, MOVING THROUGH CURVES IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD. AS I APPROACHED THE S-CURVE I ATTEMPTED TO STE...

Aug 25, 1999 Suspension

NUT ON LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT BECAME DETACHED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, CAUSING LEFT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY TO STRIKE & DRAG ON ROAD SURFACE.

Aug 25, 1999 Suspension

NUT ON LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT BECAME DETACHED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, CAUSING LEFT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY TO STRIKE & DRAG ON ROAD SURFACE.

Aug 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 50 MPH DRIVER WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD, CRASHING VEHICLE HEAD FIRST,AND NEIGHTER OF AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 50 MPH DRIVER WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD, CRASHING VEHICLE HEAD FIRST,AND NEIGHTER OF AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STOPPED AT STOP SIGN, TURNED RIGHT AND SHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR, AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE BROADSIDED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF ROAD AND ROLLED INTO AN ENBANKMENT. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STOPPED AT STOP SIGN, TURNED RIGHT AND SHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR, AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE BROADSIDED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF ROAD AND ROLLED INTO AN ENBANKMENT. *AK

May 28, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT DRIVER REAR TIRE, VEHICLE FLIPPED IN AIR APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET AND LANDED ON THE FRONT BUMPER, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED ON ITS TOP AND BEGAN TO SLIDE, AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME UN LATCHED....

May 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT DRIVER REAR TIRE, VEHICLE FLIPPED IN AIR APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET AND LANDED ON THE FRONT BUMPER, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED ON ITS TOP AND BEGAN TO SLIDE, AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME UN LATCHED....

May 28, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT DRIVER REAR TIRE, VEHICLE FLIPPED IN AIR APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET AND LANDED ON THE FRONT BUMPER, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED ON ITS TOP AND BEGAN TO SLIDE, AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME UN LATCHED....

May 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT DRIVER REAR TIRE, VEHICLE FLIPPED IN AIR APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET AND LANDED ON THE FRONT BUMPER, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED ON ITS TOP AND BEGAN TO SLIDE, AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME UN LATCHED....

Apr 15, 1999 Air Bags

WHEN PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED THE SUBSTANCE MELTED A HOLE IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE DASH. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Air Bags

WHEN PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED THE SUBSTANCE MELTED A HOLE IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE DASH. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING APPROX. 55MPH WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE STARTED TO SKID. ANOTHER VEHICLE MAKING LEFT TURN WAS BROADSIDED. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. OWNER SUFFERED SPRAINED WRIST & SLIGHT BACK INJURY. OTHER DRIVER HOSPITALIZED. MANUFACTURER SENT AN INSPECTOR & WAS TOLD THE ACCIDENT DID ...

Apr 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON HWY 3 AT 55MPH WHEN I SAW A LADY, MRS KEEVY, TURNING LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC. I WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. I LOCKED UP MY BRAKES, BUT THE ROAD HAD BEEN SANDED FOR ICE THE NIGHT BEFORE. I BROADSIDED HER AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST 35 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS A TOTALED. HER VEHICLE WAS ...

Apr 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

I WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON HWY 3 AT 55MPH WHEN I SAW A LADY, MRS KEEVY, TURNING LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC. I WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. I LOCKED UP MY BRAKES, BUT THE ROAD HAD BEEN SANDED FOR ICE THE NIGHT BEFORE. I BROADSIDED HER AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST 35 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS A TOTALED. HER VEHICLE WAS ...

Apr 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING APPROX. 55MPH WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE STARTED TO SKID. ANOTHER VEHICLE MAKING LEFT TURN WAS BROADSIDED. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. OWNER SUFFERED SPRAINED WRIST & SLIGHT BACK INJURY. OTHER DRIVER HOSPITALIZED. MANUFACTURER SENT AN INSPECTOR & WAS TOLD THE ACCIDENT DID ...

Apr 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON HWY 3 AT 55MPH WHEN I SAW A LADY, MRS KEEVY, TURNING LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC. I WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. I LOCKED UP MY BRAKES, BUT THE ROAD HAD BEEN SANDED FOR ICE THE NIGHT BEFORE. I BROADSIDED HER AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST 35 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS A TOTALED. HER VEHICLE WAS ...

Apr 3, 1999 Air Bags Crash

I WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON HWY 3 AT 55MPH WHEN I SAW A LADY, MRS KEEVY, TURNING LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC. I WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. I LOCKED UP MY BRAKES, BUT THE ROAD HAD BEEN SANDED FOR ICE THE NIGHT BEFORE. I BROADSIDED HER AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST 35 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS A TOTALED. HER VEHICLE WAS ...

Dec 20, 1998 Steering

VIBRATION FELT IN STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 35 AND 65 MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND GOODYEAR DEALER 2 TIMES. THE TRUCK STILL SHAKES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 31X10.5 15 )

Dec 20, 1998 Steering

VIBRATION FELT IN STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 35 AND 65 MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND GOODYEAR DEALER 2 TIMES. THE TRUCK STILL SHAKES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 31X10.5 15 )

Nov 9, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING FROM 35 TO 65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL THE STEERING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT 3 TIMES, STILL NO SOLUTION. TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED 5 TIMES.

Nov 9, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING FROM 35 TO 65MPH THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES, MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL THE STEERING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT 3 TIMES, STILL NO SOLUTION. TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED 5 TIMES.