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May 6, 2024 Electrical System

The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it

May 6, 2024 Unknown Or Other

The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it

May 6, 2024 Suspension

The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it

May 6, 2024 Electrical System

The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it

May 6, 2024 Unknown Or Other

The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it

May 6, 2024 Suspension

The frame is rusted and I don't feel safe driving it at highway speeds. The electrical system The horn, air bags and radio don't work. Toyota said they had a program to repair the frame but they no longer honor it

Jan 3, 2023 Suspension

The Frame of the truck in the back above the rear tire has rusted out and the Frame has broke.

Jan 3, 2023 Suspension

The Frame of the truck in the back above the rear tire has rusted out and the Frame has broke.

Nov 10, 2022 Structure

I was recently told my a service center that the frame has great corrosion and is unsafe to drive. I am now aware of past warranty extensions for this matter but Toyota will offer nothing because for my year, this warranty coverage extension is expired. My year was also not part of the recent class ...

Nov 10, 2022 Structure

I was recently told my a service center that the frame has great corrosion and is unsafe to drive. I am now aware of past warranty extensions for this matter but Toyota will offer nothing because for my year, this warranty coverage extension is expired. My year was also not part of the recent class ...

Apr 29, 2022 Structure

Frame badly Rotted Purchased used, previous owner stated Frame recall/inspection was preformed Advertised on CL as NO ROT Frame is so bad it can not be safely driven

Apr 29, 2022 Structure

Frame badly Rotted Purchased used, previous owner stated Frame recall/inspection was preformed Advertised on CL as NO ROT Frame is so bad it can not be safely driven

Apr 28, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Owned Toyota Tacoma since 2005...recently took vehicle for muffler repair and discovered my frame was rusted out and in an unsafe condition, when I contacted Toyota @ customer assistance center they advised me that jy vehicle was too old to be covered by ant warranty...they also stated that they had...

Apr 28, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Owned Toyota Tacoma since 2005...recently took vehicle for muffler repair and discovered my frame was rusted out and in an unsafe condition, when I contacted Toyota @ customer assistance center they advised me that jy vehicle was too old to be covered by ant warranty...they also stated that they had...

Sep 29, 2021 Structure 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he received a recall notification for an unknown safety recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle did not need the recall repair at the time. T...

Sep 29, 2021 Suspension 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he received a recall notification for an unknown safety recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle did not need the recall repair at the time. T...

Sep 29, 2021 Structure 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he received a recall notification for an unknown safety recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle did not need the recall repair at the time. T...

Sep 29, 2021 Suspension 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he received a recall notification for an unknown safety recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle did not need the recall repair at the time. T...

Jun 24, 2021 Unknown Or Other

RUSTED FRAME WITH HOLES THROUGHOUT THE FRAME. NOT DEEMED SAFE TO DRIVE. DEALER WILL NOT EVEN DO AN OIL CHANGE. ALREADY CONTACTED TOYOTA. THEY WILL NOT DENY THE CLAIM IN WRITING (ONLY BY PHONE) BECAUSE THEY SAID THERE'S NOTHING TO DENY. ONLY SENT A CASE NUMBER

Jun 24, 2021 Unknown Or Other

RUSTED FRAME WITH HOLES THROUGHOUT THE FRAME. NOT DEEMED SAFE TO DRIVE. DEALER WILL NOT EVEN DO AN OIL CHANGE. ALREADY CONTACTED TOYOTA. THEY WILL NOT DENY THE CLAIM IN WRITING (ONLY BY PHONE) BECAUSE THEY SAID THERE'S NOTHING TO DENY. ONLY SENT A CASE NUMBER

Mar 5, 2021 Electrical System 163,362 mi

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE GENUINE TOYOTA TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER WHICH CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE CONVERTER, AND IF A TRAILER IS BEING TOWED AT THE TIME, NON OPERATION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS, IN LIMITED CASES, THE CONVERTER HOUSING COULD BECOME HEAT D...

Mar 5, 2021 Exterior Lighting 163,362 mi

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE GENUINE TOYOTA TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER WHICH CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE CONVERTER, AND IF A TRAILER IS BEING TOWED AT THE TIME, NON OPERATION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS, IN LIMITED CASES, THE CONVERTER HOUSING COULD BECOME HEAT D...

Mar 5, 2021 Electrical System 163,362 mi

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE GENUINE TOYOTA TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER WHICH CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE CONVERTER, AND IF A TRAILER IS BEING TOWED AT THE TIME, NON OPERATION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS, IN LIMITED CASES, THE CONVERTER HOUSING COULD BECOME HEAT D...

Mar 5, 2021 Exterior Lighting 163,362 mi

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE GENUINE TOYOTA TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER WHICH CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE CONVERTER, AND IF A TRAILER IS BEING TOWED AT THE TIME, NON OPERATION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS, IN LIMITED CASES, THE CONVERTER HOUSING COULD BECOME HEAT D...

Nov 16, 2020 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE PAVEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVAT...

Nov 16, 2020 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE PAVEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVAT...

Aug 21, 2020 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR FOR VERIFYING IF THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE REPAIR WAS DONE BETWEEN 2010 AND 2013. THE UNKNOWN DEALER SPRAYED THE FRAME WITH AN UNDERCOAT AFTER INSURING THAT IT WAS NOT RUSTED. THE UNDERCOAT ...

Aug 21, 2020 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR FOR VERIFYING IF THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE REPAIR WAS DONE BETWEEN 2010 AND 2013. THE UNKNOWN DEALER SPRAYED THE FRAME WITH AN UNDERCOAT AFTER INSURING THAT IT WAS NOT RUSTED. THE UNDERCOAT ...

Aug 21, 2020 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR FOR VERIFYING IF THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE REPAIR WAS DONE BETWEEN 2010 AND 2013. THE UNKNOWN DEALER SPRAYED THE FRAME WITH AN UNDERCOAT AFTER INSURING THAT IT WAS NOT RUSTED. THE UNDERCOAT ...

Aug 21, 2020 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR FOR VERIFYING IF THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE REPAIR WAS DONE BETWEEN 2010 AND 2013. THE UNKNOWN DEALER SPRAYED THE FRAME WITH AN UNDERCOAT AFTER INSURING THAT IT WAS NOT RUSTED. THE UNDERCOAT ...

Jan 16, 2020 Structure 256,000 mi

FRAME CRACKED ON DRIVER SIDE OF TRUCK. UPON INSPECTION THE ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH.

Jan 16, 2020 Structure 256,000 mi

FRAME CRACKED ON DRIVER SIDE OF TRUCK. UPON INSPECTION THE ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH.

Dec 27, 2019 Structure 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS GETTING THE TIRES CHANGED, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP AND WAS INFORMED OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE RUST ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MIKE JOHNSON'S...

Dec 27, 2019 Structure 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS GETTING THE TIRES CHANGED, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP AND WAS INFORMED OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE RUST ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MIKE JOHNSON'S...

Aug 28, 2019 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTO ZONE WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE O2 SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT'S FRIEND WAS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED RUST ON THE BOTTOM...

Aug 28, 2019 Structure 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTO ZONE WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE O2 SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT'S FRIEND WAS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED RUST ON THE BOTTOM...

Aug 28, 2019 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTO ZONE WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE O2 SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT'S FRIEND WAS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED RUST ON THE BOTTOM...

Aug 28, 2019 Structure 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTO ZONE WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE O2 SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT'S FRIEND WAS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED RUST ON THE BOTTOM...

Aug 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 67,590 mi

HORN NOT FUNCTIONING AND FUSES ARE ALL GOOD ! AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE 2006 WILL NOT GO OFF !

Aug 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 67,590 mi

HORN NOT FUNCTIONING AND FUSES ARE ALL GOOD ! AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE 2006 WILL NOT GO OFF !

May 10, 2019 Structure 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE CHASSIS WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

May 10, 2019 Structure 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE CHASSIS WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.

Jan 28, 2019 Structure 200,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA, FRAME IS SO RUSTED ITS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. TOYOTA SAYS THEY CANT DO ANYTHING TO RESOLVE ISSUE. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE!!! TOYOTA NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THERE MISTAKES, AND FIX THESE RECALL ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT!! I HAVE BOUGHT TOYOTA'S ALL MY LIFE NEV...

Jan 28, 2019 Structure 200,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA, FRAME IS SO RUSTED ITS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. TOYOTA SAYS THEY CANT DO ANYTHING TO RESOLVE ISSUE. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE!!! TOYOTA NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THERE MISTAKES, AND FIX THESE RECALL ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT!! I HAVE BOUGHT TOYOTA'S ALL MY LIFE NEV...

Dec 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 175,000 mi

I BROUGHT MY TACOMA TO MY MECHANIC FOR A POWER STEERING LEAK. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT WHILE TRYING TO LIFT THE VEHICLE, THE FRAME STARTED TO CRUMBLE AS IT WAS COMPROMISED BY CORROSION. HE IMMEDIATELY LOWERED THE TRUCK AND DEEMED IT UNSAFE TO OPERATE. HE MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE...

Dec 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 175,000 mi

I BROUGHT MY TACOMA TO MY MECHANIC FOR A POWER STEERING LEAK. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT WHILE TRYING TO LIFT THE VEHICLE, THE FRAME STARTED TO CRUMBLE AS IT WAS COMPROMISED BY CORROSION. HE IMMEDIATELY LOWERED THE TRUCK AND DEEMED IT UNSAFE TO OPERATE. HE MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A KNOWN ISSUE...

Dec 2, 2018 Structure 209,000 mi

FRAME CORROSION SAFETY RECALL OCT 24 2011. DEALERSHIP APPLIED CORROSION TREATMENT THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. PASSENGER SIDE REAR FRAME CORROSION HAS CAUSED SHOCK MOUNT TO BREAK OFF CAUSING VEHICLE INSTABILITY. OTHER SECTION OF FRAME ALSO COMPROMISED BY CORROSION IN SPITE OF DEALERSHIP OK.

Dec 2, 2018 Structure 209,000 mi

FRAME CORROSION SAFETY RECALL OCT 24 2011. DEALERSHIP APPLIED CORROSION TREATMENT THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. PASSENGER SIDE REAR FRAME CORROSION HAS CAUSED SHOCK MOUNT TO BREAK OFF CAUSING VEHICLE INSTABILITY. OTHER SECTION OF FRAME ALSO COMPROMISED BY CORROSION IN SPITE OF DEALERSHIP OK.

Nov 20, 2018 Suspension Crash

FRAME RUSTED INTO PIECES AND BROKE OFF WAS NOW INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL ABOUT IT .I WAS NOT INFORMED. DROVE INTO DITCH .TOWED HOME AND WELDED BACK TOGETHER FOR NOW .

Nov 20, 2018 Suspension Crash

FRAME RUSTED INTO PIECES AND BROKE OFF WAS NOW INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL ABOUT IT .I WAS NOT INFORMED. DROVE INTO DITCH .TOWED HOME AND WELDED BACK TOGETHER FOR NOW .

Nov 2, 2018 Suspension 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT DETACHED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWA...

Nov 2, 2018 Suspension 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT DETACHED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWA...

Aug 31, 2018 Suspension 135,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR A RUSTED FRAME IN 2008 OUR 2000 TACOMA WAS INSPECTED AND SAID TO BE OK. RECENTLY THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE IN THE REAR END, SO WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED US THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT RUST TO THE FRAME AND THE BACK SUSPENSION MOUNT WAS COMPLE...

Aug 31, 2018 Suspension 135,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR A RUSTED FRAME IN 2008 OUR 2000 TACOMA WAS INSPECTED AND SAID TO BE OK. RECENTLY THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE IN THE REAR END, SO WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, WHO INFORMED US THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT RUST TO THE FRAME AND THE BACK SUSPENSION MOUNT WAS COMPLE...

Aug 29, 2018 Air Bags 217,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL HAD RECEIVED RECALL LETTER BUT LOST NOW THEY SAY THERE'S NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE?

Aug 29, 2018 Air Bags 217,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL HAD RECEIVED RECALL LETTER BUT LOST NOW THEY SAY THERE'S NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE?

Jul 11, 2018 Structure

THE WHOLE FRAME IS ROTTING OUT WITH PERFORATION OF THE METAL, IT'S FALLING APART. I'M ABLE TO POKE HOLES IN THE FRAME WITH MY FINGER AND THE RUST GOES ALONG THE WHOLE WELD LINE DOWN THE FRAME ON THE UNDERSIDE AS WELL AS HOLES THROUGHOUT THE SIDES OF THE FRAME.

Jul 11, 2018 Structure

THE WHOLE FRAME IS ROTTING OUT WITH PERFORATION OF THE METAL, IT'S FALLING APART. I'M ABLE TO POKE HOLES IN THE FRAME WITH MY FINGER AND THE RUST GOES ALONG THE WHOLE WELD LINE DOWN THE FRAME ON THE UNDERSIDE AS WELL AS HOLES THROUGHOUT THE SIDES OF THE FRAME.

Apr 10, 2018 Structure

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RUST PROBLEMS. *SMD *CN

Apr 10, 2018 Structure

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RUST PROBLEMS. *SMD *CN

Apr 4, 2018 Structure 193,559 mi

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TOYOTAS RUST RECALL. *LD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD

Apr 4, 2018 Structure 193,559 mi

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TOYOTAS RUST RECALL. *LD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD

Apr 4, 2018 Structure 193,559 mi

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TOYOTAS RUST RECALL. *LD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD

Apr 4, 2018 Structure 193,559 mi

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TOYOTAS RUST RECALL. *LD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD

Mar 30, 2018 Suspension 68,575 mi

THE FRAME RUSTED THROUGH DUE TO DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING CAUSING TRUCK TO BEND LIKE A BANANA AND POSING A GREAT SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN IN MOTION THE DANGER IS THAT THE PICKUP COULD VEER IN ANY DIRECTION, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND LEAVE THE ROAD OR CROSS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HAPPENED OV...

Mar 30, 2018 Suspension 68,575 mi

THE FRAME RUSTED THROUGH DUE TO DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING CAUSING TRUCK TO BEND LIKE A BANANA AND POSING A GREAT SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN IN MOTION THE DANGER IS THAT THE PICKUP COULD VEER IN ANY DIRECTION, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND LEAVE THE ROAD OR CROSS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HAPPENED OV...

Mar 15, 2018 Structure

MY TACOMA WAS BROUGHT TO TOYOTAWORLD NEWARK IN NOV. 2011 FOR A RUST PROBLEM AND THEY COATED THE FRAME WITH CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND AND PROMISED THAT THE COATING WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. IN NOV. 2015 IT WAS BROUGHT IN AGAIN BECAUSE RUST WAS PRESENT. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WAS...

Mar 15, 2018 Structure

MY TACOMA WAS BROUGHT TO TOYOTAWORLD NEWARK IN NOV. 2011 FOR A RUST PROBLEM AND THEY COATED THE FRAME WITH CORROSION PREVENTIVE COMPOUND AND PROMISED THAT THE COATING WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. IN NOV. 2015 IT WAS BROUGHT IN AGAIN BECAUSE RUST WAS PRESENT. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WAS...

Feb 16, 2018 Suspension

I RECEIVED A LETTER AROUND 2008 REGARDING FRAME ISSUES WITH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. TOOK IT TO METRO TOYOTA IN KALAMAZOO, MI TO INSPECT IT AND THEY SAID IT WAS OK. YEARS LATER, I SEE THAT THE FRAME ROTTED NEAR THE LEAF SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.

Feb 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other

I RECEIVED A LETTER AROUND 2008 REGARDING FRAME ISSUES WITH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. TOOK IT TO METRO TOYOTA IN KALAMAZOO, MI TO INSPECT IT AND THEY SAID IT WAS OK. YEARS LATER, I SEE THAT THE FRAME ROTTED NEAR THE LEAF SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.

Feb 16, 2018 Suspension

I RECEIVED A LETTER AROUND 2008 REGARDING FRAME ISSUES WITH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. TOOK IT TO METRO TOYOTA IN KALAMAZOO, MI TO INSPECT IT AND THEY SAID IT WAS OK. YEARS LATER, I SEE THAT THE FRAME ROTTED NEAR THE LEAF SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.

Feb 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other

I RECEIVED A LETTER AROUND 2008 REGARDING FRAME ISSUES WITH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. TOOK IT TO METRO TOYOTA IN KALAMAZOO, MI TO INSPECT IT AND THEY SAID IT WAS OK. YEARS LATER, I SEE THAT THE FRAME ROTTED NEAR THE LEAF SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.

Dec 29, 2017 Structure 230,000 mi

MY TOYOTA TACOMA WAS ON A LIFT, AND EXTENSIVE RUSTING OF THE FRAME WAS NOTICED, INCLUDING TWO HOLES (ONE PASSENGER SIDE, ONE DRIVER SIDE) ANTERIOR TO THE REAR WHEELS. I STOPPED BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE ME THE NUMBER OF TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE. TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE TOLD ME THEIR WAS A REC...

Dec 29, 2017 Structure 230,000 mi

MY TOYOTA TACOMA WAS ON A LIFT, AND EXTENSIVE RUSTING OF THE FRAME WAS NOTICED, INCLUDING TWO HOLES (ONE PASSENGER SIDE, ONE DRIVER SIDE) ANTERIOR TO THE REAR WHEELS. I STOPPED BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE ME THE NUMBER OF TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE. TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE TOLD ME THEIR WAS A REC...

Oct 31, 2017 Structure 140,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED TO THE POINT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE 140,000 MILES ON VEHICLE

Oct 31, 2017 Structure 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE STATIONARY, THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE BECAME SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC NOTICED HOLES IN THE FRAME AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO THE REAR AXLE BECOMING LOOSE ENOUGH TO POTENTIALLY FRACTURE. A DEA...

Oct 31, 2017 Structure 140,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED TO THE POINT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE 140,000 MILES ON VEHICLE

Oct 31, 2017 Structure 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE STATIONARY, THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE BECAME SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC NOTICED HOLES IN THE FRAME AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO THE REAR AXLE BECOMING LOOSE ENOUGH TO POTENTIALLY FRACTURE. A DEA...

Aug 28, 2017 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA OF THE DESERT DEALER (LOCATED AT 68105 KYLE ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY...

Aug 28, 2017 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA OF THE DESERT DEALER (LOCATED AT 68105 KYLE ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY...

Aug 28, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA OF THE DESERT DEALER (LOCATED AT 68105 KYLE ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY...

Aug 28, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA OF THE DESERT DEALER (LOCATED AT 68105 KYLE ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY...

Aug 28, 2017 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA OF THE DESERT DEALER (LOCATED AT 68105 KYLE ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY...

Aug 28, 2017 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA OF THE DESERT DEALER (LOCATED AT 68105 KYLE ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY...

Aug 28, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA OF THE DESERT DEALER (LOCATED AT 68105 KYLE ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY...

Aug 28, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE TOYOTA OF THE DESERT DEALER (LOCATED AT 68105 KYLE ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY...

Jul 31, 2017 Structure 118,124 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-331-4331 AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL...

Jul 31, 2017 Structure 118,124 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-331-4331 AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL...

Jul 28, 2017 Structure

MY FRAME IS RUSTED REALLY BAD AND MY FRONT MOTOR MONT IS RUSTED AWAY

Jul 28, 2017 Suspension

MY FRAME IS RUSTED REALLY BAD AND MY FRONT MOTOR MONT IS RUSTED AWAY

Jul 28, 2017 Structure

MY FRAME IS RUSTED REALLY BAD AND MY FRONT MOTOR MONT IS RUSTED AWAY

Jul 28, 2017 Suspension

MY FRAME IS RUSTED REALLY BAD AND MY FRONT MOTOR MONT IS RUSTED AWAY

Jul 6, 2017 Structure 122,734 mi

FRAME RUST RECALL. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. I TALKED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT THE CORPORATE OFFICE IN CALIFORNIA AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE TO MY ADDRESS. THE UPPER LEVEL MANAGEMENT DENIED MY RIGHT TO HAVE THE TRUCK FIXED. I HAVE SPENT 1400....

Jul 6, 2017 Structure 122,734 mi

FRAME RUST RECALL. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. I TALKED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT THE CORPORATE OFFICE IN CALIFORNIA AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE TO MY ADDRESS. THE UPPER LEVEL MANAGEMENT DENIED MY RIGHT TO HAVE THE TRUCK FIXED. I HAVE SPENT 1400....

Jul 3, 2017 Structure 225,000 mi

THIS TRUCK WAS CHECK OUT AT A TOYOTA DEALER IN 2014 OR 2013 I DO NOT RECALL THE DATE BUT THEY SAID THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS OK BUT AS OF 6-2017. THEY FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ANY MORE . AND I AM AFRAID TO SELL THIS TO ANY BODY FOR SAFETY ISSUES ,

Jul 3, 2017 Suspension 225,000 mi

THIS TRUCK WAS CHECK OUT AT A TOYOTA DEALER IN 2014 OR 2013 I DO NOT RECALL THE DATE BUT THEY SAID THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS OK BUT AS OF 6-2017. THEY FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ANY MORE . AND I AM AFRAID TO SELL THIS TO ANY BODY FOR SAFETY ISSUES ,

Jul 3, 2017 Structure 225,000 mi

THIS TRUCK WAS CHECK OUT AT A TOYOTA DEALER IN 2014 OR 2013 I DO NOT RECALL THE DATE BUT THEY SAID THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS OK BUT AS OF 6-2017. THEY FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ANY MORE . AND I AM AFRAID TO SELL THIS TO ANY BODY FOR SAFETY ISSUES ,

Jul 3, 2017 Suspension 225,000 mi

THIS TRUCK WAS CHECK OUT AT A TOYOTA DEALER IN 2014 OR 2013 I DO NOT RECALL THE DATE BUT THEY SAID THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION IS OK BUT AS OF 6-2017. THEY FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ANY MORE . AND I AM AFRAID TO SELL THIS TO ANY BODY FOR SAFETY ISSUES ,

May 5, 2017 Structure

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POPPING NOISES- DISCOVERS LEAF SPRING /FRAME CORROSION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME ON THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 05/05/2017*JS

May 5, 2017 Structure

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POPPING NOISES- DISCOVERS LEAF SPRING /FRAME CORROSION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME ON THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 05/05/2017*JS

Mar 14, 2017 Structure

FRAME IS RUSTING THROUGH. DESPITE TOYOTA DEEMING IT UNAFFECTED, AND APPLYING A COAT OF UNDERCOATING TO IT FOR FREE, IT IS NOW RUSTED THROUGH.

Mar 14, 2017 Structure

FRAME IS RUSTING THROUGH. DESPITE TOYOTA DEEMING IT UNAFFECTED, AND APPLYING A COAT OF UNDERCOATING TO IT FOR FREE, IT IS NOW RUSTED THROUGH.

Mar 5, 2017 Structure 50,000 mi

TOYOTA VOLUNTARILY OFFERED TO REPLACE STRUCTURAL FRAMES THAT PREMATURELY RUSTED. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND MY FRAME IS SO BADLY FULL OF HOES THAT DRIVING IT IS DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WITH A LOAD. I MUST CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY TRUCK AND MUST SUFFER THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. I'VE REACHED OUT ...

Mar 5, 2017 Structure 50,000 mi

TOYOTA VOLUNTARILY OFFERED TO REPLACE STRUCTURAL FRAMES THAT PREMATURELY RUSTED. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND MY FRAME IS SO BADLY FULL OF HOES THAT DRIVING IT IS DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WITH A LOAD. I MUST CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY TRUCK AND MUST SUFFER THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. I'VE REACHED OUT ...

Feb 28, 2017 Structure 78,740 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,740.

Feb 28, 2017 Structure 78,740 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,740.

Feb 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 155,000 mi

SEVERE FRAME RUST, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HAD IT INSPECTED BY TOYOTA, AND THEY SAID IT WAS GOOD. A FEW YEARS LATER, JUNK....

Feb 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 155,000 mi

SEVERE FRAME RUST, MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HAD IT INSPECTED BY TOYOTA, AND THEY SAID IT WAS GOOD. A FEW YEARS LATER, JUNK....

Dec 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 75,085 mi

WHILE GETTING OIL CHANGED ON MY 2000 TACOMA, WHICH BY THE WAY ME AND MY STEP FATHER ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE FRAME SEPARATING WHILE LIFTING. WE HAD THE FRAME INSPECTED IN THE PAST BASED ON THE FRAME ISSUE LETTER WE RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA AND THE TRUCK PASSED EVERY TIME. THE LA...

Dec 12, 2016 Structure 132,000 mi

ON 12/05 I NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP TRUCK. WHEN I GOT DOWN TO PULL IT OUT, I REALIZED IT WAS RUST FROM MY FRAME, THAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I CALLED TOYOTA CONSUMER SERVICES, SPOKE TO A GENTLEMAN WHO WAS VERY RUDE, TELLING ME THAT I HAD MISSED ...

Dec 12, 2016 Power Train 132,000 mi

ON 12/05 I NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP TRUCK. WHEN I GOT DOWN TO PULL IT OUT, I REALIZED IT WAS RUST FROM MY FRAME, THAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I CALLED TOYOTA CONSUMER SERVICES, SPOKE TO A GENTLEMAN WHO WAS VERY RUDE, TELLING ME THAT I HAD MISSED ...

Dec 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 132,000 mi

ON 12/05 I NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP TRUCK. WHEN I GOT DOWN TO PULL IT OUT, I REALIZED IT WAS RUST FROM MY FRAME, THAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I CALLED TOYOTA CONSUMER SERVICES, SPOKE TO A GENTLEMAN WHO WAS VERY RUDE, TELLING ME THAT I HAD MISSED ...

Dec 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 75,085 mi

WHILE GETTING OIL CHANGED ON MY 2000 TACOMA, WHICH BY THE WAY ME AND MY STEP FATHER ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE FRAME SEPARATING WHILE LIFTING. WE HAD THE FRAME INSPECTED IN THE PAST BASED ON THE FRAME ISSUE LETTER WE RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA AND THE TRUCK PASSED EVERY TIME. THE LA...

Dec 12, 2016 Structure 132,000 mi

ON 12/05 I NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP TRUCK. WHEN I GOT DOWN TO PULL IT OUT, I REALIZED IT WAS RUST FROM MY FRAME, THAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I CALLED TOYOTA CONSUMER SERVICES, SPOKE TO A GENTLEMAN WHO WAS VERY RUDE, TELLING ME THAT I HAD MISSED ...

Dec 12, 2016 Power Train 132,000 mi

ON 12/05 I NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP TRUCK. WHEN I GOT DOWN TO PULL IT OUT, I REALIZED IT WAS RUST FROM MY FRAME, THAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I CALLED TOYOTA CONSUMER SERVICES, SPOKE TO A GENTLEMAN WHO WAS VERY RUDE, TELLING ME THAT I HAD MISSED ...

Dec 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 132,000 mi

ON 12/05 I NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP TRUCK. WHEN I GOT DOWN TO PULL IT OUT, I REALIZED IT WAS RUST FROM MY FRAME, THAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I CALLED TOYOTA CONSUMER SERVICES, SPOKE TO A GENTLEMAN WHO WAS VERY RUDE, TELLING ME THAT I HAD MISSED ...

Dec 7, 2016 Structure 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A BROWN PIECE OF METAL HANGING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME BED WAS RUSTED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE RE...

Dec 7, 2016 Structure 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A BROWN PIECE OF METAL HANGING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME BED WAS RUSTED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE RE...

Oct 3, 2016 Suspension 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, AN ABNORMAL DRAGGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Oct 3, 2016 Suspension 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, AN ABNORMAL DRAGGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...

Oct 1, 2016 Structure 78,000 mi

I WHEN FOR OIL CHANGE ON MY TRUCK, UPON LIFTING THE CAR I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND HAS WHOLES ON IT AND IT WILL BE A SAFETY HAZARD TO DRIVE IT LIKE THAT AND THAT THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE FRAME COULD BREAK WHILE DRIVING.

Oct 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other 78,000 mi

I WHEN FOR OIL CHANGE ON MY TRUCK, UPON LIFTING THE CAR I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND HAS WHOLES ON IT AND IT WILL BE A SAFETY HAZARD TO DRIVE IT LIKE THAT AND THAT THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE FRAME COULD BREAK WHILE DRIVING.

Oct 1, 2016 Structure 78,000 mi

I WHEN FOR OIL CHANGE ON MY TRUCK, UPON LIFTING THE CAR I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND HAS WHOLES ON IT AND IT WILL BE A SAFETY HAZARD TO DRIVE IT LIKE THAT AND THAT THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE FRAME COULD BREAK WHILE DRIVING.

Oct 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other 78,000 mi

I WHEN FOR OIL CHANGE ON MY TRUCK, UPON LIFTING THE CAR I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE FRAME IS VERY RUSTED AND HAS WHOLES ON IT AND IT WILL BE A SAFETY HAZARD TO DRIVE IT LIKE THAT AND THAT THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE FRAME COULD BREAK WHILE DRIVING.

Sep 26, 2016 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 TACOMA I BOUGHT A 3IN SUSPENSION LIFT BUT BEFORE I COULD PUT IT ON I SEEN THE FRAME HAD RUST HOLE CENTER TO REAR I WENT TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THE FRAME RECALLED WAS OVER I NEVER GOT ANYTHING ABOUT A RECALL I THEN GOT THE TO ESTIMATE THE FIX WOULD BE AROUND $14,000 SO I GAVE THEM $4,0...

Sep 26, 2016 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 TACOMA I BOUGHT A 3IN SUSPENSION LIFT BUT BEFORE I COULD PUT IT ON I SEEN THE FRAME HAD RUST HOLE CENTER TO REAR I WENT TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THE FRAME RECALLED WAS OVER I NEVER GOT ANYTHING ABOUT A RECALL I THEN GOT THE TO ESTIMATE THE FIX WOULD BE AROUND $14,000 SO I GAVE THEM $4,0...

Aug 26, 2016 Structure 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CORROSION WAS ON THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPR...

Aug 26, 2016 Suspension 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CORROSION WAS ON THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPR...

Aug 26, 2016 Structure 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CORROSION WAS ON THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPR...

Aug 26, 2016 Suspension 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CORROSION WAS ON THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPR...

Aug 18, 2016 Structure 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND NOTICED A HOLE IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR SHOCK MOUNT AREA. THERE WERE ALSO NUMEROUS SEVERELY RUSTED SPOTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FRAME. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOREWARNED ...

Aug 18, 2016 Structure 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND NOTICED A HOLE IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR SHOCK MOUNT AREA. THERE WERE ALSO NUMEROUS SEVERELY RUSTED SPOTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FRAME. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOREWARNED ...

Aug 17, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED IN HALF. IN ADDITION, THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU...

Aug 17, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED IN HALF. IN ADDITION, THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU...

Aug 17, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED IN HALF. IN ADDITION, THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU...

Aug 17, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED IN HALF. IN ADDITION, THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILU...

Aug 13, 2016 Structure 113,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL CONCERNING THE FRAME RUSTING THROUGH AND BREAKING IN 2011. THE DEALERSHIP DECIDED TO SPRAY THE FRAME WITH UNDERCOATING RATHER THAN FIX THE PROBLEM OR REIMBURSE ME FOR MY VEHICLE. KNOW THE FRAME HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE...

Aug 13, 2016 Structure 113,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL CONCERNING THE FRAME RUSTING THROUGH AND BREAKING IN 2011. THE DEALERSHIP DECIDED TO SPRAY THE FRAME WITH UNDERCOATING RATHER THAN FIX THE PROBLEM OR REIMBURSE ME FOR MY VEHICLE. KNOW THE FRAME HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE...

Jun 27, 2016 Structure 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER A TOYOTA SAFETY C...

Jun 27, 2016 Structure 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER A TOYOTA SAFETY C...

Jun 22, 2016 Structure 206,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2000 TACOMA 4X4 CORRODED AND THE RIGHT SIDE LEAF SPRING HOLDING THE THE REAR AXLE ON IS SHIFTED MOVING THE WHOLE AXLE SEVERAL INCHES BACKWARDS ON THE RIGHT SIDE, ON THE VERGE OF DETACHING COMPLETELY. MY BELOVED TACOMA IS UNDRIVEABLE, AND CRAIGSLIST IN KANSAS CITY WON'T LET ME SELL I...

Jun 22, 2016 Structure 206,000 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2000 TACOMA 4X4 CORRODED AND THE RIGHT SIDE LEAF SPRING HOLDING THE THE REAR AXLE ON IS SHIFTED MOVING THE WHOLE AXLE SEVERAL INCHES BACKWARDS ON THE RIGHT SIDE, ON THE VERGE OF DETACHING COMPLETELY. MY BELOVED TACOMA IS UNDRIVEABLE, AND CRAIGSLIST IN KANSAS CITY WON'T LET ME SELL I...

May 3, 2016 Structure 179,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 2000. IN 2008 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED FROM TOYOTA IN REFERENCE TO A FRAME ISSUE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO TOYOTA AND THE SERVICE TECH ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS FINE. IN APRIL 2016, I NOTICED THAT MY REAR LEAF SPRING WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FRAME BECAUSE...

May 3, 2016 Suspension 179,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 2000. IN 2008 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED FROM TOYOTA IN REFERENCE TO A FRAME ISSUE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO TOYOTA AND THE SERVICE TECH ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS FINE. IN APRIL 2016, I NOTICED THAT MY REAR LEAF SPRING WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FRAME BECAUSE...

May 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 179,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 2000. IN 2008 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED FROM TOYOTA IN REFERENCE TO A FRAME ISSUE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO TOYOTA AND THE SERVICE TECH ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS FINE. IN APRIL 2016, I NOTICED THAT MY REAR LEAF SPRING WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FRAME BECAUSE...

May 3, 2016 Structure 179,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 2000. IN 2008 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED FROM TOYOTA IN REFERENCE TO A FRAME ISSUE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO TOYOTA AND THE SERVICE TECH ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS FINE. IN APRIL 2016, I NOTICED THAT MY REAR LEAF SPRING WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FRAME BECAUSE...

May 3, 2016 Suspension 179,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 2000. IN 2008 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED FROM TOYOTA IN REFERENCE TO A FRAME ISSUE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO TOYOTA AND THE SERVICE TECH ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS FINE. IN APRIL 2016, I NOTICED THAT MY REAR LEAF SPRING WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FRAME BECAUSE...

May 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 179,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA IN 2000. IN 2008 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED FROM TOYOTA IN REFERENCE TO A FRAME ISSUE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO TOYOTA AND THE SERVICE TECH ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS FINE. IN APRIL 2016, I NOTICED THAT MY REAR LEAF SPRING WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FRAME BECAUSE...

Apr 18, 2016 Structure 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE LEAF SPRING ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED AND INSPECTED. THE C...

Apr 18, 2016 Structure 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE LEAF SPRING ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED AND INSPECTED. THE C...

Apr 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 275,300 mi

THE FRAME IS ROTTED IN THE REAR NEXT TO LEAF SPRING. THERE WAS A RECALL CALL ON THIS YEAR AT ONE I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD GET THIS FRAME REPLACED. TOYOTA SHOULD HONOR THIS FRAME RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE.

Apr 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 275,300 mi

THE FRAME IS ROTTED IN THE REAR NEXT TO LEAF SPRING. THERE WAS A RECALL CALL ON THIS YEAR AT ONE I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD GET THIS FRAME REPLACED. TOYOTA SHOULD HONOR THIS FRAME RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE.

Mar 28, 2016 Suspension

PURCHASED TRUCK USED. HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A CAMPAIGN ON THE REAR FOR RUST THRU. MINE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THRU, BROKEN. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AS PER BODY SHOP. TOYOTA OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE - HOW CAN THEY NOT? SUPPOSEDLY THIS ONE WAS INSPECTED IN 2011 AND WAS OK. THERE IS NO WAY TH...

Mar 28, 2016 Suspension

PURCHASED TRUCK USED. HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A CAMPAIGN ON THE REAR FOR RUST THRU. MINE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THRU, BROKEN. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AS PER BODY SHOP. TOYOTA OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE - HOW CAN THEY NOT? SUPPOSEDLY THIS ONE WAS INSPECTED IN 2011 AND WAS OK. THERE IS NO WAY TH...

Feb 19, 2016 Structure

DO TO AN ERROR BY TOYOTA, THE FRAME ON MY VERY WELL MANTAINED TACOMA IS ALMOST UNSAFE TO DRIVE DO TO THE THE CORROSION ON THE FRAME, MAYBE ONE MORE YEAR.MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES,NO SUFACE RUST,ENGINE RUNS GREAT.I KNOW I'M NOT ALONE WHY IS TOYOTA ALOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS? THERE ARE OWNERS...

Feb 19, 2016 Suspension

DO TO AN ERROR BY TOYOTA, THE FRAME ON MY VERY WELL MANTAINED TACOMA IS ALMOST UNSAFE TO DRIVE DO TO THE THE CORROSION ON THE FRAME, MAYBE ONE MORE YEAR.MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES,NO SUFACE RUST,ENGINE RUNS GREAT.I KNOW I'M NOT ALONE WHY IS TOYOTA ALOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS? THERE ARE OWNERS...

Feb 19, 2016 Structure

DO TO AN ERROR BY TOYOTA, THE FRAME ON MY VERY WELL MANTAINED TACOMA IS ALMOST UNSAFE TO DRIVE DO TO THE THE CORROSION ON THE FRAME, MAYBE ONE MORE YEAR.MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES,NO SUFACE RUST,ENGINE RUNS GREAT.I KNOW I'M NOT ALONE WHY IS TOYOTA ALOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS? THERE ARE OWNERS...

Feb 19, 2016 Suspension

DO TO AN ERROR BY TOYOTA, THE FRAME ON MY VERY WELL MANTAINED TACOMA IS ALMOST UNSAFE TO DRIVE DO TO THE THE CORROSION ON THE FRAME, MAYBE ONE MORE YEAR.MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES,NO SUFACE RUST,ENGINE RUNS GREAT.I KNOW I'M NOT ALONE WHY IS TOYOTA ALOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS? THERE ARE OWNERS...

Feb 8, 2016 Structure 137,524 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A TIRE CHANGE, IT WAS OBSERVED BY THE DEALER THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED T...

Feb 8, 2016 Structure 137,524 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A TIRE CHANGE, IT WAS OBSERVED BY THE DEALER THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED T...

Jan 21, 2016 Steering

THE TRUCK HAS FRAME CORROSION THAT MAKES THE CAR ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. IN 2010, IT WAS RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE. I BROUGHT IT IN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN 2010 AND 2013 FOR THE WARRANTY. BASED ON A LETTER I RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA, TOYOTA WAS SUPPOSED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE IF CORROSION WAS PRESENT OR SPRA...

Jan 21, 2016 Suspension

THE TRUCK HAS FRAME CORROSION THAT MAKES THE CAR ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. IN 2010, IT WAS RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE. I BROUGHT IT IN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN 2010 AND 2013 FOR THE WARRANTY. BASED ON A LETTER I RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA, TOYOTA WAS SUPPOSED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE IF CORROSION WAS PRESENT OR SPRA...

Jan 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE TRUCK HAS FRAME CORROSION THAT MAKES THE CAR ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. IN 2010, IT WAS RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE. I BROUGHT IT IN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN 2010 AND 2013 FOR THE WARRANTY. BASED ON A LETTER I RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA, TOYOTA WAS SUPPOSED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE IF CORROSION WAS PRESENT OR SPRA...

Jan 21, 2016 Steering

THE TRUCK HAS FRAME CORROSION THAT MAKES THE CAR ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. IN 2010, IT WAS RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE. I BROUGHT IT IN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN 2010 AND 2013 FOR THE WARRANTY. BASED ON A LETTER I RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA, TOYOTA WAS SUPPOSED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE IF CORROSION WAS PRESENT OR SPRA...

Jan 21, 2016 Suspension

THE TRUCK HAS FRAME CORROSION THAT MAKES THE CAR ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. IN 2010, IT WAS RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE. I BROUGHT IT IN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN 2010 AND 2013 FOR THE WARRANTY. BASED ON A LETTER I RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA, TOYOTA WAS SUPPOSED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE IF CORROSION WAS PRESENT OR SPRA...

Jan 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE TRUCK HAS FRAME CORROSION THAT MAKES THE CAR ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. IN 2010, IT WAS RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE. I BROUGHT IT IN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN 2010 AND 2013 FOR THE WARRANTY. BASED ON A LETTER I RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA, TOYOTA WAS SUPPOSED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE IF CORROSION WAS PRESENT OR SPRA...

Jan 6, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE FRONT AND REAR FRAMES OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRAMES FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFU...

Jan 6, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE FRONT AND REAR FRAMES OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRAMES FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFU...

Nov 6, 2015 Structure 120,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. TOYOTA KNEW THEY HAD A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND OFFERED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEIR NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN DID NOT REACH US IN TIME. TOYOTA WILL NOT HONOR THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Nov 6, 2015 Structure 120,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. TOYOTA KNEW THEY HAD A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND OFFERED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEIR NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN DID NOT REACH US IN TIME. TOYOTA WILL NOT HONOR THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Oct 14, 2015 Structure 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. AS A RESULT, THE MECHANISM THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE COULD NO LONGER HOLD THE SPARE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED O...

Oct 14, 2015 Structure 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. AS A RESULT, THE MECHANISM THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE COULD NO LONGER HOLD THE SPARE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED O...

Aug 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 147,289 mi

DURING AN ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION, PERFORATIONS WERE FOUND ON THE FRAME OF MY TOYOTA TACOMA. I WAS ONLY MODERATELY WORRIED SINCE THIS ISSUE WAS COVERED BY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED BY TOYOTA. WHEN I CONTACTED TOYOTA TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE VEHICLE MISSED THE 15 YEAR WARRA...

Aug 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 147,289 mi

DURING AN ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION, PERFORATIONS WERE FOUND ON THE FRAME OF MY TOYOTA TACOMA. I WAS ONLY MODERATELY WORRIED SINCE THIS ISSUE WAS COVERED BY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ISSUED BY TOYOTA. WHEN I CONTACTED TOYOTA TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE VEHICLE MISSED THE 15 YEAR WARRA...

Jul 28, 2015 Suspension 199,000 mi

WHILE HAVING A TIRE REPAIRED, MECHANIC NOTICED A BROKEN SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT. UPON HIS ATTEMPT TO REPAIR, HE FOUND SEVERE FRAME RUST, WITH INSUFFICIENT METAL REMAINING TO REATTACH THE MOUNT. AFTER AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS UNREPAIRABLE, AND THAT S...

Jul 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 199,000 mi

WHILE HAVING A TIRE REPAIRED, MECHANIC NOTICED A BROKEN SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT. UPON HIS ATTEMPT TO REPAIR, HE FOUND SEVERE FRAME RUST, WITH INSUFFICIENT METAL REMAINING TO REATTACH THE MOUNT. AFTER AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS UNREPAIRABLE, AND THAT S...

Jul 28, 2015 Suspension 199,000 mi

WHILE HAVING A TIRE REPAIRED, MECHANIC NOTICED A BROKEN SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT. UPON HIS ATTEMPT TO REPAIR, HE FOUND SEVERE FRAME RUST, WITH INSUFFICIENT METAL REMAINING TO REATTACH THE MOUNT. AFTER AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS UNREPAIRABLE, AND THAT S...

Jul 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 199,000 mi

WHILE HAVING A TIRE REPAIRED, MECHANIC NOTICED A BROKEN SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT. UPON HIS ATTEMPT TO REPAIR, HE FOUND SEVERE FRAME RUST, WITH INSUFFICIENT METAL REMAINING TO REATTACH THE MOUNT. AFTER AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS UNREPAIRABLE, AND THAT S...

Jun 24, 2015 Structure 199,340 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH...

Jun 24, 2015 Structure 199,340 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH...

Jun 9, 2015 Structure Crash 180,000 mi

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND DRUNK DRIVER HIT 2 VEHICLES, TOTALED ONE & 99% ON TOYOTA. AFTER REPAIRS, REPAIRMAN MADE STATEMENT THAT WE HAD RUST ON UNDERSIDE AND WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT. JUST THIS MONTH A FRIEND TOLD US ABOUT THE RECALLS AND HOW T...

Jun 9, 2015 Suspension Crash 180,000 mi

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND DRUNK DRIVER HIT 2 VEHICLES, TOTALED ONE & 99% ON TOYOTA. AFTER REPAIRS, REPAIRMAN MADE STATEMENT THAT WE HAD RUST ON UNDERSIDE AND WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT. JUST THIS MONTH A FRIEND TOLD US ABOUT THE RECALLS AND HOW T...

Jun 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 180,000 mi

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND DRUNK DRIVER HIT 2 VEHICLES, TOTALED ONE & 99% ON TOYOTA. AFTER REPAIRS, REPAIRMAN MADE STATEMENT THAT WE HAD RUST ON UNDERSIDE AND WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT. JUST THIS MONTH A FRIEND TOLD US ABOUT THE RECALLS AND HOW T...

Jun 9, 2015 Structure Crash 180,000 mi

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND DRUNK DRIVER HIT 2 VEHICLES, TOTALED ONE & 99% ON TOYOTA. AFTER REPAIRS, REPAIRMAN MADE STATEMENT THAT WE HAD RUST ON UNDERSIDE AND WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT. JUST THIS MONTH A FRIEND TOLD US ABOUT THE RECALLS AND HOW T...

Jun 9, 2015 Suspension Crash 180,000 mi

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND DRUNK DRIVER HIT 2 VEHICLES, TOTALED ONE & 99% ON TOYOTA. AFTER REPAIRS, REPAIRMAN MADE STATEMENT THAT WE HAD RUST ON UNDERSIDE AND WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT. JUST THIS MONTH A FRIEND TOLD US ABOUT THE RECALLS AND HOW T...

Jun 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 180,000 mi

VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND DRUNK DRIVER HIT 2 VEHICLES, TOTALED ONE & 99% ON TOYOTA. AFTER REPAIRS, REPAIRMAN MADE STATEMENT THAT WE HAD RUST ON UNDERSIDE AND WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT. JUST THIS MONTH A FRIEND TOLD US ABOUT THE RECALLS AND HOW T...

May 11, 2015 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SHAKE FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACTED DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVE LINE FAILED FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LINE, SPRINGS...

May 11, 2015 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SHAKE FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACTED DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVE LINE FAILED FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LINE, SPRINGS...

Feb 18, 2015 Engine Crash 220,000 mi

WAS AT THE BEACH ON FEB.13 TH AT AROUND 11:00 PM AND THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED STUCK AND COULDN'T GET IT STOPPED HAD TO RUN IT IN SAND BANK. *TR

Feb 18, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 220,000 mi

WAS AT THE BEACH ON FEB.13 TH AT AROUND 11:00 PM AND THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED STUCK AND COULDN'T GET IT STOPPED HAD TO RUN IT IN SAND BANK. *TR

Feb 18, 2015 Engine Crash 220,000 mi

WAS AT THE BEACH ON FEB.13 TH AT AROUND 11:00 PM AND THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED STUCK AND COULDN'T GET IT STOPPED HAD TO RUN IT IN SAND BANK. *TR

Feb 18, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 220,000 mi

WAS AT THE BEACH ON FEB.13 TH AT AROUND 11:00 PM AND THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED STUCK AND COULDN'T GET IT STOPPED HAD TO RUN IT IN SAND BANK. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Structure

TOOK TRUCK TO MECHANIC. VEHICLE HAS 240,000+ MILES. FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AND ALL ASSOCIATED PARTS, I.E. BRAKE CABLES ETC. AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. TRUCK IS IN CALIFORNIA, SUBJECT TO OCEAN AIR/SALT. CALIFORNIA NOT ONE OF STATES UNDER FRAME RECALL/REPLACE FOR RUST. MANY TOYOTA FORUMS WITH COMPLAINTS FROM ...

Jan 13, 2015 Structure

TOOK TRUCK TO MECHANIC. VEHICLE HAS 240,000+ MILES. FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AND ALL ASSOCIATED PARTS, I.E. BRAKE CABLES ETC. AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. TRUCK IS IN CALIFORNIA, SUBJECT TO OCEAN AIR/SALT. CALIFORNIA NOT ONE OF STATES UNDER FRAME RECALL/REPLACE FOR RUST. MANY TOYOTA FORUMS WITH COMPLAINTS FROM ...

Dec 3, 2014 Structure 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Dec 3, 2014 Structure 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Nov 25, 2014 Structure 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPR...

Nov 25, 2014 Structure 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPR...

Aug 11, 2014 Suspension 246,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH LEAF SPRING WENT INSIDE THE FRAME RAILS. *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Structure 246,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH LEAF SPRING WENT INSIDE THE FRAME RAILS. *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Suspension 246,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH LEAF SPRING WENT INSIDE THE FRAME RAILS. *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Structure 246,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH LEAF SPRING WENT INSIDE THE FRAME RAILS. *TR

Jul 21, 2014 Structure 81,700 mi

HEARD RATTLING SOUND FROM UNDER PICKUP. CHECKED AND SAW CORROSION OF FRAME. BROUGHT TO MECHANIC WHO SAID TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, TOTAL FRAME CORRODED BY RUST, TOTAL FRAME ROTTED OUT. *TR

Jul 21, 2014 Structure 81,700 mi

HEARD RATTLING SOUND FROM UNDER PICKUP. CHECKED AND SAW CORROSION OF FRAME. BROUGHT TO MECHANIC WHO SAID TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, TOTAL FRAME CORRODED BY RUST, TOTAL FRAME ROTTED OUT. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Structure

HAD A RECALL IN THE PAST FOR FRAME ROT. WAS TOLD THAT IT MAY STILL APPLY. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Suspension

HAD A RECALL IN THE PAST FOR FRAME ROT. WAS TOLD THAT IT MAY STILL APPLY. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Structure

HAD A RECALL IN THE PAST FOR FRAME ROT. WAS TOLD THAT IT MAY STILL APPLY. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Suspension

HAD A RECALL IN THE PAST FOR FRAME ROT. WAS TOLD THAT IT MAY STILL APPLY. *TR

Mar 11, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. THE CURRENT RECALL ON TOYOTA FRAMES FOR THE 2001 MODELS NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO 2000. *TR

Mar 11, 2014 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. THE CURRENT RECALL ON TOYOTA FRAMES FOR THE 2001 MODELS NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO 2000. *TR

Mar 11, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. THE CURRENT RECALL ON TOYOTA FRAMES FOR THE 2001 MODELS NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO 2000. *TR

Mar 11, 2014 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE FRAME HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. THE CURRENT RECALL ON TOYOTA FRAMES FOR THE 2001 MODELS NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO 2000. *TR

Oct 20, 2013 Suspension

BROKEN DRIVER SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING. INSPECTING UNDERBODY TO ASSESS PARTS LIST AND FOUND THE VEHICLE FRAME RUSTED THROUGH IN A 2 -3 FOOT SPAN FROM JUST AFT OF THE DRIVER SEAT TO THE REAR LEAF SPRING BRACKET. HEAVY FLAKES AND PIECES OF RUST BREAKING OFF AND FRAME ALMOST RUSTED AWAY NEAR THE LEAF SPRI...

Oct 20, 2013 Structure

BROKEN DRIVER SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING. INSPECTING UNDERBODY TO ASSESS PARTS LIST AND FOUND THE VEHICLE FRAME RUSTED THROUGH IN A 2 -3 FOOT SPAN FROM JUST AFT OF THE DRIVER SEAT TO THE REAR LEAF SPRING BRACKET. HEAVY FLAKES AND PIECES OF RUST BREAKING OFF AND FRAME ALMOST RUSTED AWAY NEAR THE LEAF SPRI...

Oct 20, 2013 Suspension

BROKEN DRIVER SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING. INSPECTING UNDERBODY TO ASSESS PARTS LIST AND FOUND THE VEHICLE FRAME RUSTED THROUGH IN A 2 -3 FOOT SPAN FROM JUST AFT OF THE DRIVER SEAT TO THE REAR LEAF SPRING BRACKET. HEAVY FLAKES AND PIECES OF RUST BREAKING OFF AND FRAME ALMOST RUSTED AWAY NEAR THE LEAF SPRI...

Oct 20, 2013 Structure

BROKEN DRIVER SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING. INSPECTING UNDERBODY TO ASSESS PARTS LIST AND FOUND THE VEHICLE FRAME RUSTED THROUGH IN A 2 -3 FOOT SPAN FROM JUST AFT OF THE DRIVER SEAT TO THE REAR LEAF SPRING BRACKET. HEAVY FLAKES AND PIECES OF RUST BREAKING OFF AND FRAME ALMOST RUSTED AWAY NEAR THE LEAF SPRI...

May 20, 2013 Suspension 198,164 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROPPED WITH A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AXLE, LOWER BALL JOINT, UPPER BALL...

May 20, 2013 Steering 198,164 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROPPED WITH A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AXLE, LOWER BALL JOINT, UPPER BALL...

May 20, 2013 Suspension 198,164 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROPPED WITH A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AXLE, LOWER BALL JOINT, UPPER BALL...

May 20, 2013 Steering 198,164 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROPPED WITH A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AXLE, LOWER BALL JOINT, UPPER BALL...

May 18, 2013 Structure 128,933 mi

I PURCHASED MY TACOMA NEW IN 2001 AND RECENTLY I HEARD OF A RECALL CONCERNING THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, SO I TOOK MY TRUCK TO GLENN TOYOTA IN FRANKFORT KY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME WAS BAD AFTER THEY CHECKED THE FRAME BY HITTING IT WITH A HAMMER AND PUTTING A HOLE IN THE FRAME. I WAS TOLD THEY WOUL...

May 18, 2013 Structure 128,933 mi

I PURCHASED MY TACOMA NEW IN 2001 AND RECENTLY I HEARD OF A RECALL CONCERNING THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, SO I TOOK MY TRUCK TO GLENN TOYOTA IN FRANKFORT KY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME WAS BAD AFTER THEY CHECKED THE FRAME BY HITTING IT WITH A HAMMER AND PUTTING A HOLE IN THE FRAME. I WAS TOLD THEY WOUL...

Mar 16, 2013 Structure 128,000 mi

MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS "EXTENSIVE" RUST DAMAGE TO ITS FRAME AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THIS TRUCK WAS PURCHASED IN KANSAS AND HAS SINCE MOVED WITH ME DOWN TO GEORGIA. I NOTICED ON THE WEB THAT THE RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS A COMMON CONCERN/DEFECT FROM TOYOTA. I AM INQUIRING TO SEE IF THERE...

Mar 16, 2013 Suspension 128,000 mi

MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS "EXTENSIVE" RUST DAMAGE TO ITS FRAME AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THIS TRUCK WAS PURCHASED IN KANSAS AND HAS SINCE MOVED WITH ME DOWN TO GEORGIA. I NOTICED ON THE WEB THAT THE RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS A COMMON CONCERN/DEFECT FROM TOYOTA. I AM INQUIRING TO SEE IF THERE...

Mar 16, 2013 Structure 128,000 mi

MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS "EXTENSIVE" RUST DAMAGE TO ITS FRAME AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THIS TRUCK WAS PURCHASED IN KANSAS AND HAS SINCE MOVED WITH ME DOWN TO GEORGIA. I NOTICED ON THE WEB THAT THE RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS A COMMON CONCERN/DEFECT FROM TOYOTA. I AM INQUIRING TO SEE IF THERE...

Mar 16, 2013 Suspension 128,000 mi

MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS "EXTENSIVE" RUST DAMAGE TO ITS FRAME AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THIS TRUCK WAS PURCHASED IN KANSAS AND HAS SINCE MOVED WITH ME DOWN TO GEORGIA. I NOTICED ON THE WEB THAT THE RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS A COMMON CONCERN/DEFECT FROM TOYOTA. I AM INQUIRING TO SEE IF THERE...

Feb 25, 2013 Air Bags Crash 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SWERVED TO PREVENT HITTING A DEER BUT VEERED OFF ROAD AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER 5 TIMES. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INTERNAL BLEEDING AND A CRUSHED RIGHT ARM AND KNEE. THE CONTACT AL...

Feb 25, 2013 Air Bags Crash 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SWERVED TO PREVENT HITTING A DEER BUT VEERED OFF ROAD AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER 5 TIMES. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INTERNAL BLEEDING AND A CRUSHED RIGHT ARM AND KNEE. THE CONTACT AL...

Oct 15, 2012 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

HIT A BUMP AND VEHICLE LOST SUSPENSION CONTROL. HIT DITCH AND FLIPPED. AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 15, 2012 Structure Crash 150,000 mi

HIT A BUMP AND VEHICLE LOST SUSPENSION CONTROL. HIT DITCH AND FLIPPED. AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 15, 2012 Suspension Crash 150,000 mi

HIT A BUMP AND VEHICLE LOST SUSPENSION CONTROL. HIT DITCH AND FLIPPED. AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 15, 2012 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

HIT A BUMP AND VEHICLE LOST SUSPENSION CONTROL. HIT DITCH AND FLIPPED. AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 15, 2012 Structure Crash 150,000 mi

HIT A BUMP AND VEHICLE LOST SUSPENSION CONTROL. HIT DITCH AND FLIPPED. AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 15, 2012 Suspension Crash 150,000 mi

HIT A BUMP AND VEHICLE LOST SUSPENSION CONTROL. HIT DITCH AND FLIPPED. AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR

Aug 14, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED AND VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. MECHANIC INITIALLY STATED THIS COULD BE REPAIRED, BUT ONCE HE INSPECTED THE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HE INDICATED THAT THE FRAME WAS TOO RUSTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER USABLE OR REPAIRABLE. *TR

Aug 14, 2012 Wheels 150,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED AND VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. MECHANIC INITIALLY STATED THIS COULD BE REPAIRED, BUT ONCE HE INSPECTED THE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HE INDICATED THAT THE FRAME WAS TOO RUSTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER USABLE OR REPAIRABLE. *TR

Aug 14, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED AND VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. MECHANIC INITIALLY STATED THIS COULD BE REPAIRED, BUT ONCE HE INSPECTED THE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HE INDICATED THAT THE FRAME WAS TOO RUSTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER USABLE OR REPAIRABLE. *TR

Aug 14, 2012 Wheels 150,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED AND VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. MECHANIC INITIALLY STATED THIS COULD BE REPAIRED, BUT ONCE HE INSPECTED THE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HE INDICATED THAT THE FRAME WAS TOO RUSTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER USABLE OR REPAIRABLE. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Seat Belts 206,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS UNRAVELING ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONTACT MUST HAVE SPILLED SOMETHING ON THE SEAT BELT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED...

Jul 25, 2012 Seat Belts 206,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS UNRAVELING ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE CONTACT MUST HAVE SPILLED SOMETHING ON THE SEAT BELT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED...

Jul 10, 2012 Suspension 186,210 mi

MY LEAF SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AND NOT REPLACEABLE DUE TO RUSTED CASTERS ATTACHING TO A RUSTED FRAME. CORPORATE TOYOTA TELLS ME I CAN HAVE IT FIXED BUT EVERY DEALER TELLS ME THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOYOTA RUST CAMPAIGN. I HAVE FOUND LITERATURE ONLINE THAT INCLUDES MY VIN BUT NO DEALERS WI...

Jul 10, 2012 Power Train 186,210 mi

MY LEAF SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AND NOT REPLACEABLE DUE TO RUSTED CASTERS ATTACHING TO A RUSTED FRAME. CORPORATE TOYOTA TELLS ME I CAN HAVE IT FIXED BUT EVERY DEALER TELLS ME THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOYOTA RUST CAMPAIGN. I HAVE FOUND LITERATURE ONLINE THAT INCLUDES MY VIN BUT NO DEALERS WI...

Jul 10, 2012 Service Brakes 186,210 mi

MY LEAF SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AND NOT REPLACEABLE DUE TO RUSTED CASTERS ATTACHING TO A RUSTED FRAME. CORPORATE TOYOTA TELLS ME I CAN HAVE IT FIXED BUT EVERY DEALER TELLS ME THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOYOTA RUST CAMPAIGN. I HAVE FOUND LITERATURE ONLINE THAT INCLUDES MY VIN BUT NO DEALERS WI...

Jul 10, 2012 Suspension 186,210 mi

MY LEAF SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AND NOT REPLACEABLE DUE TO RUSTED CASTERS ATTACHING TO A RUSTED FRAME. CORPORATE TOYOTA TELLS ME I CAN HAVE IT FIXED BUT EVERY DEALER TELLS ME THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOYOTA RUST CAMPAIGN. I HAVE FOUND LITERATURE ONLINE THAT INCLUDES MY VIN BUT NO DEALERS WI...

Jul 10, 2012 Power Train 186,210 mi

MY LEAF SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AND NOT REPLACEABLE DUE TO RUSTED CASTERS ATTACHING TO A RUSTED FRAME. CORPORATE TOYOTA TELLS ME I CAN HAVE IT FIXED BUT EVERY DEALER TELLS ME THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOYOTA RUST CAMPAIGN. I HAVE FOUND LITERATURE ONLINE THAT INCLUDES MY VIN BUT NO DEALERS WI...

Jul 10, 2012 Service Brakes 186,210 mi

MY LEAF SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AND NOT REPLACEABLE DUE TO RUSTED CASTERS ATTACHING TO A RUSTED FRAME. CORPORATE TOYOTA TELLS ME I CAN HAVE IT FIXED BUT EVERY DEALER TELLS ME THAT MY TRUCK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOYOTA RUST CAMPAIGN. I HAVE FOUND LITERATURE ONLINE THAT INCLUDES MY VIN BUT NO DEALERS WI...

Dec 5, 2011 Structure 155,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA AND HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY A RECALL. THE RECALL IS FOR EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT MY OPTIONS ARE. CAN I PRESS FOR A REPAIR AND REFUSE A BUY BACK? I CALLED THE DEALER FROM MY CELL PHONE APPROX A YEAR AND A HALF AGO AND THEY STATED NO RECALL EXISTED ...

Dec 5, 2011 Structure 155,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA AND HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY A RECALL. THE RECALL IS FOR EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT MY OPTIONS ARE. CAN I PRESS FOR A REPAIR AND REFUSE A BUY BACK? I CALLED THE DEALER FROM MY CELL PHONE APPROX A YEAR AND A HALF AGO AND THEY STATED NO RECALL EXISTED ...

Sep 20, 2011 Power Train 139,556 mi

FRAME RUST PERFORATION PER TOYOTA 1995 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA FRAME RUST CORROSION PERFORATION WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT (CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM) WAS CONDUCTED ON MY TRUCK LAST YEAR (SEPTEMBER 2010). THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND SAID IT WAS OK. TODAY THEY CONDUCTED ANOTHER FRAME INSPECTION AN...

Sep 20, 2011 Suspension 139,556 mi

FRAME RUST PERFORATION PER TOYOTA 1995 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA FRAME RUST CORROSION PERFORATION WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT (CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM) WAS CONDUCTED ON MY TRUCK LAST YEAR (SEPTEMBER 2010). THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND SAID IT WAS OK. TODAY THEY CONDUCTED ANOTHER FRAME INSPECTION AN...

Sep 20, 2011 Structure 139,556 mi

FRAME RUST PERFORATION PER TOYOTA 1995 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA FRAME RUST CORROSION PERFORATION WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT (CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM) WAS CONDUCTED ON MY TRUCK LAST YEAR (SEPTEMBER 2010). THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND SAID IT WAS OK. TODAY THEY CONDUCTED ANOTHER FRAME INSPECTION AN...

Sep 20, 2011 Power Train 139,556 mi

FRAME RUST PERFORATION PER TOYOTA 1995 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA FRAME RUST CORROSION PERFORATION WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT (CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM) WAS CONDUCTED ON MY TRUCK LAST YEAR (SEPTEMBER 2010). THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND SAID IT WAS OK. TODAY THEY CONDUCTED ANOTHER FRAME INSPECTION AN...

Sep 20, 2011 Suspension 139,556 mi

FRAME RUST PERFORATION PER TOYOTA 1995 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA FRAME RUST CORROSION PERFORATION WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT (CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM) WAS CONDUCTED ON MY TRUCK LAST YEAR (SEPTEMBER 2010). THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND SAID IT WAS OK. TODAY THEY CONDUCTED ANOTHER FRAME INSPECTION AN...

Sep 20, 2011 Structure 139,556 mi

FRAME RUST PERFORATION PER TOYOTA 1995 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA FRAME RUST CORROSION PERFORATION WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT (CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM) WAS CONDUCTED ON MY TRUCK LAST YEAR (SEPTEMBER 2010). THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND SAID IT WAS OK. TODAY THEY CONDUCTED ANOTHER FRAME INSPECTION AN...

Dec 16, 2010 Structure 170,000 mi

LAST SUMMER, 2009, NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES, WHICH WERE ONLY A YEAR OLD, SEEMED TO NOT BE OPERATING EFFICIENTLY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE I DISCOVERED GEAR OIL HAD BEEN COMING OUT OF THE REAR AXLE, SPRAYING ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES AND TIRE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR AXEL SEAL AND RUIN...

Dec 16, 2010 Suspension 170,000 mi

LAST SUMMER, 2009, NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES, WHICH WERE ONLY A YEAR OLD, SEEMED TO NOT BE OPERATING EFFICIENTLY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE I DISCOVERED GEAR OIL HAD BEEN COMING OUT OF THE REAR AXLE, SPRAYING ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES AND TIRE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR AXEL SEAL AND RUIN...

Dec 16, 2010 Structure 170,000 mi

LAST SUMMER, 2009, NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES, WHICH WERE ONLY A YEAR OLD, SEEMED TO NOT BE OPERATING EFFICIENTLY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE I DISCOVERED GEAR OIL HAD BEEN COMING OUT OF THE REAR AXLE, SPRAYING ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES AND TIRE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR AXEL SEAL AND RUIN...

Dec 16, 2010 Suspension 170,000 mi

LAST SUMMER, 2009, NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES, WHICH WERE ONLY A YEAR OLD, SEEMED TO NOT BE OPERATING EFFICIENTLY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE I DISCOVERED GEAR OIL HAD BEEN COMING OUT OF THE REAR AXLE, SPRAYING ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES AND TIRE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR AXEL SEAL AND RUIN...

Oct 27, 2010 Electrical System Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE SAT FOR A WEEK WITHOUT BEING DRIVEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Oct 27, 2010 Electrical System Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE SAT FOR A WEEK WITHOUT BEING DRIVEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Aug 31, 2010 Structure

LETTER FROM SENATOR KERRY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE HIS CONCERNS WITH EXTREME RUST IN THE FRAME OF HIS 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK *TGW THE FRAME WAS COMPROMISED DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE RUST. *JB

Aug 31, 2010 Structure

LETTER FROM SENATOR KERRY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE HIS CONCERNS WITH EXTREME RUST IN THE FRAME OF HIS 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK *TGW THE FRAME WAS COMPROMISED DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE RUST. *JB

May 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash

YESTERDAY NIGHT I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA.... A MAN FAILED TO YIELD AT A STOP SIGN AND CROSSED THE INTERSECTION WHERE I WAS DRIVING ON AND HAD THE RIGHT AWAY. I WAS GOING 45 AT THE TIME AND WHEN I SAW HIM PULL OUT I SLAMMED MY BRAKES AND IT WAS TOO LATE. I T BONED HIM...MY AI...

May 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash

YESTERDAY NIGHT I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA.... A MAN FAILED TO YIELD AT A STOP SIGN AND CROSSED THE INTERSECTION WHERE I WAS DRIVING ON AND HAD THE RIGHT AWAY. I WAS GOING 45 AT THE TIME AND WHEN I SAW HIM PULL OUT I SLAMMED MY BRAKES AND IT WAS TOO LATE. I T BONED HIM...MY AI...

Apr 20, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCELERATION *GR THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE ENGINE IS IDLING, THE RATE OF REVOLUTION OF THE ENGINE CAN BE INCREASED BY MERELY CLICKING ON THE HEATER FAN INDEPENDENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO OFFER HIS OPINION IN REGARDS TO THE SUDDEN ACCELERATI...

Apr 20, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCELERATION *GR THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE ENGINE IS IDLING, THE RATE OF REVOLUTION OF THE ENGINE CAN BE INCREASED BY MERELY CLICKING ON THE HEATER FAN INDEPENDENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO OFFER HIS OPINION IN REGARDS TO THE SUDDEN ACCELERATI...

Apr 13, 2010 Structure

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST - I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK FOR TEN YEARS ALWAYS GETTING MY SERVICE DONE AT DARCARS HERE IN FREDERICK, MD. I DECIDED TO TAKE MY TRUCK TO A NEW MECHANIC AND TO WHAT I HAVE FOUND MY FRAME IS RUSTED. NOT ONLY RUSTED BUT FALLING APART, I WAS TOLD THAT MY TRUCK WAS A SAFET...

Apr 13, 2010 Structure

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST - I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK FOR TEN YEARS ALWAYS GETTING MY SERVICE DONE AT DARCARS HERE IN FREDERICK, MD. I DECIDED TO TAKE MY TRUCK TO A NEW MECHANIC AND TO WHAT I HAVE FOUND MY FRAME IS RUSTED. NOT ONLY RUSTED BUT FALLING APART, I WAS TOLD THAT MY TRUCK WAS A SAFET...

Apr 6, 2010 Structure 151,590 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS RUSTED THROUGH. I NEVER GOT ANY INFO ABOUT A RECALL BUT THERE IS ONE FOR MY MODEL. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRAME COULD BREAK AT ANY TIME. *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Structure 151,590 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS RUSTED THROUGH. I NEVER GOT ANY INFO ABOUT A RECALL BUT THERE IS ONE FOR MY MODEL. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRAME COULD BREAK AT ANY TIME. *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Structure 151,590 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS RUSTED THROUGH. I NEVER GOT ANY INFO ABOUT A RECALL BUT THERE IS ONE FOR MY MODEL. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRAME COULD BREAK AT ANY TIME. *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Structure 151,590 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS RUSTED THROUGH. I NEVER GOT ANY INFO ABOUT A RECALL BUT THERE IS ONE FOR MY MODEL. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRAME COULD BREAK AT ANY TIME. *TR

Mar 17, 2010 Suspension 51,261 mi

PROBLEM: DEFECTIVE REAR LEAF SPRINGS. ON 4/27/05 HAD RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING REPLACED, MILEAGE ON VEH. 51261 ON 7/18/06 HAD LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING REPLACED, MILEAGE ON VEH. 56,586 BOTH LEAF SPRINGS NEEDED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE THEY RUSTED SO BADLY THAT THE STEEL BANDS WHICH HELD THEM TOGETHER BROKE....

Mar 17, 2010 Suspension 51,261 mi

PROBLEM: DEFECTIVE REAR LEAF SPRINGS. ON 4/27/05 HAD RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING REPLACED, MILEAGE ON VEH. 51261 ON 7/18/06 HAD LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING REPLACED, MILEAGE ON VEH. 56,586 BOTH LEAF SPRINGS NEEDED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE THEY RUSTED SO BADLY THAT THE STEEL BANDS WHICH HELD THEM TOGETHER BROKE....

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 130,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 TACOMA AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, I NOTICED IT PICKING UP SPEED ON AN UPHILL ROAD. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR, BUT TRUCK CONTINUED TO PICK UP SPEED TO OVER 60 MPH. I THEN BRAKED, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. I THEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND DROVE TRUCK INTO AN EMPTY DIRT LOT, APPL...

Mar 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 130,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 TACOMA AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, I NOTICED IT PICKING UP SPEED ON AN UPHILL ROAD. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR, BUT TRUCK CONTINUED TO PICK UP SPEED TO OVER 60 MPH. I THEN BRAKED, BUT IT DID NOT HELP. I THEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND DROVE TRUCK INTO AN EMPTY DIRT LOT, APPL...

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO PUSH VEHICLE FORWARD ONCE FOOT IS REMOVED FROM GAS PEDAL DURING BRAKING ,CAUSING LONG BRAKING DISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE FRONT END DIVE. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO PUSH VEHICLE FORWARD ONCE FOOT IS REMOVED FROM GAS PEDAL DURING BRAKING ,CAUSING LONG BRAKING DISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE FRONT END DIVE. *TR

Dec 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD FALLEN TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 91000.

Dec 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD FALLEN TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 91000.

Oct 2, 2009 Air Bags Crash 73,000 mi

MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DETONATE. THE SPEED OF MY VEHICLE AT IMPACT WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS BETWEEN 55-60 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Air Bags Crash 73,000 mi

MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DETONATE. THE SPEED OF MY VEHICLE AT IMPACT WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS BETWEEN 55-60 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. *TR

Sep 29, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY BEGAN ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CON...

Sep 29, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY BEGAN ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CON...

Jan 13, 2009 Structure 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS MILDLY RUSTED. TWO YEARS LATER, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON A PORTION OF THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 13, 2009 Structure 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS MILDLY RUSTED. TWO YEARS LATER, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON A PORTION OF THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 8, 2009 Structure 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME AND CALLED THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS CLASSIFIED AS A LEVEL THREE RUSTING HAZARD. THEY WOULD NOT REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT REACHED A LEV...

Jan 8, 2009 Structure 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME AND CALLED THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS CLASSIFIED AS A LEVEL THREE RUSTING HAZARD. THEY WOULD NOT REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT REACHED A LEV...

Dec 30, 2008 Structure

IN 2006, THE GAS PEDAL BROKE AWAY FROM THE FIREWALL IN OUR 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, WITH NO REFERRALS. WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC WHO WELDED ON A METAL PLATE TO ATTACH THE GAS PEDAL. IN 2008, WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA CORP. EXTENDING THE WARR...

Dec 30, 2008 Structure

IN 2006, THE GAS PEDAL BROKE AWAY FROM THE FIREWALL IN OUR 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, WITH NO REFERRALS. WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC WHO WELDED ON A METAL PLATE TO ATTACH THE GAS PEDAL. IN 2008, WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA CORP. EXTENDING THE WARR...

Sep 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHEN I AM STOPPED AND MY FOOT IS ON THE BREAK PEDAL. IT HAPPEN WHEN A/C IS ON. *TR

Sep 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHEN I AM STOPPED AND MY FOOT IS ON THE BREAK PEDAL. IT HAPPEN WHEN A/C IS ON. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Air Bags Crash

RESTRAINED DRIVER OF A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD. THE DRIVER SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING AN ANIMAL IN THE ROADWAY, LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK A TREE. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DRIVER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Air Bags Crash

RESTRAINED DRIVER OF A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD. THE DRIVER SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING AN ANIMAL IN THE ROADWAY, LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK A TREE. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DRIVER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. *TR

Aug 13, 2008 Suspension 197,000 mi

IN THE PAST 23 MONTHS THE BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED, CAUSING WHEELS TO FALL OFF, ON BOTH SIDES OF MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE FIRST WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH IN SEPTEMBER 2006. AT THAT TIME THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT VERY LOW SPEED CAUSING MINIMAL DAMAGE BUT REQUIRING OVER $900 IN REPAIRS. SECON...

Aug 13, 2008 Suspension 197,000 mi

IN THE PAST 23 MONTHS THE BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED, CAUSING WHEELS TO FALL OFF, ON BOTH SIDES OF MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE FIRST WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH IN SEPTEMBER 2006. AT THAT TIME THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT VERY LOW SPEED CAUSING MINIMAL DAMAGE BUT REQUIRING OVER $900 IN REPAIRS. SECON...

Aug 12, 2008 Air Bags Crash

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA WAS TRAVELING AT 35-40MPH. RESTRAINED DRIVER. COLLISION TO RIGHT FRONT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Aug 12, 2008 Air Bags Crash

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA WAS TRAVELING AT 35-40MPH. RESTRAINED DRIVER. COLLISION TO RIGHT FRONT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Jul 28, 2008 Structure

I'M THE OWNER OF A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. TOYOTA HAS MADE A RECALL ON RUSTED FRAMES ON YEARS 95-2000. MY TRUCK HAS A REPAIRED TITLE WHICH THEY SAY VOIDS THE WARRANTY. THE TRUCK HAD NO FRAME DAMAGE WHAT SO EVER AND WAS NOT ROLLED OVER, ONLY COSMETIC DAMAGE. I HAVE PICTURES AND DOCUMENTS SHOWING WHAT WAS...

Jul 28, 2008 Structure

I'M THE OWNER OF A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. TOYOTA HAS MADE A RECALL ON RUSTED FRAMES ON YEARS 95-2000. MY TRUCK HAS A REPAIRED TITLE WHICH THEY SAY VOIDS THE WARRANTY. THE TRUCK HAD NO FRAME DAMAGE WHAT SO EVER AND WAS NOT ROLLED OVER, ONLY COSMETIC DAMAGE. I HAVE PICTURES AND DOCUMENTS SHOWING WHAT WAS...

Jul 3, 2008 Structure 66,276 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT HEARD ABOUT AN ISSUE WITH THE FRAMES ON THE 1995-2000 TOYOTA TACOMAS. HE CONSULTED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THE 150% BUYBACK OPTION, BUT WOULD NOT CONFIRM THE PROCESS. HE ASKED THE DEALER IF THE FRAME COULD BE REPLACED AN...

Jul 3, 2008 Structure 66,276 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT HEARD ABOUT AN ISSUE WITH THE FRAMES ON THE 1995-2000 TOYOTA TACOMAS. HE CONSULTED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THE 150% BUYBACK OPTION, BUT WOULD NOT CONFIRM THE PROCESS. HE ASKED THE DEALER IF THE FRAME COULD BE REPLACED AN...

May 29, 2008 Structure

TOYOTA RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR 1995-2000 MODEL YEAR TACOMAS DUE TO FRAME ROT. I'VE HAVE SPOKEN TO MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THEIR TACOMAS BOUGHT BACK BY TOYOTA TO AVOID POTENTIAL SAFETY RISKS. TOYOTA HAS REFUSED TO REPURCHASE MY VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAS A SALVAGE TITLE. I FEAR RSK OF FIRE SH...

May 29, 2008 Structure

TOYOTA RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR 1995-2000 MODEL YEAR TACOMAS DUE TO FRAME ROT. I'VE HAVE SPOKEN TO MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THEIR TACOMAS BOUGHT BACK BY TOYOTA TO AVOID POTENTIAL SAFETY RISKS. TOYOTA HAS REFUSED TO REPURCHASE MY VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAS A SALVAGE TITLE. I FEAR RSK OF FIRE SH...

May 12, 2008 Structure 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA INFORMING HIM THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE RUST. THE NOTICE ALSO INFORMED THE CONSUMERS THAT IF THEY INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICE EXCESSIVE RUST, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD REIMBURSE THEM FOR FI...

May 12, 2008 Structure 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA INFORMING HIM THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE RUST. THE NOTICE ALSO INFORMED THE CONSUMERS THAT IF THEY INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICE EXCESSIVE RUST, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD REIMBURSE THEM FOR FI...

Mar 28, 2008 Structure 136,204 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER SHOWED THE CONTACT A SMALL HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE 1995-2000 TACOMA'S HAD UNDERCOATING FAILURES. THE DEA...

Mar 28, 2008 Structure 136,204 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER SHOWED THE CONTACT A SMALL HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE 1995-2000 TACOMA'S HAD UNDERCOATING FAILURES. THE DEA...

Mar 7, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA V6, ONLY 80K MILES, TRUCK IS NOT GOING TO PASS INSPECTION DUE TO FRAME ROT! *TR

Mar 7, 2008 Structure 80,000 mi

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA V6, ONLY 80K MILES, TRUCK IS NOT GOING TO PASS INSPECTION DUE TO FRAME ROT! *TR

Jan 21, 2008 Structure 37,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 XTRA CAB, 4 X 4. THE BODY IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT WENT IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE TODAY AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME RAILS HAVE ROTTED. THE FRAME IS UNSAFE AND BECAUSE OF THIS, WE WILL HAVE TO GET RID OF THE TRUCK. IT IS OUR UNDERSTANDING IN TALKING WITH TH...

Jan 21, 2008 Structure 37,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 XTRA CAB, 4 X 4. THE BODY IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT WENT IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE TODAY AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME RAILS HAVE ROTTED. THE FRAME IS UNSAFE AND BECAUSE OF THIS, WE WILL HAVE TO GET RID OF THE TRUCK. IT IS OUR UNDERSTANDING IN TALKING WITH TH...

Dec 9, 2007 Structure 97,361 mi

IN NOVEMBER, 2007, I NOTICED A BANGING NOISE WHENEVER I DROVE OVER THE SMALLEST OF BUMPS. I EXAMINED THE OUTSIDE & THE UNDERSIDE OF THE 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK I HAD BEEN DRIVING SINCE NEW, & FOUND THE FOLLOWING: #1, THE TRUCK FRAME IS SEVERELY ROTTED WITH JAGGED, SHARP, IRREGULAR, PENETRATING ...

Dec 9, 2007 Structure 97,361 mi

IN NOVEMBER, 2007, I NOTICED A BANGING NOISE WHENEVER I DROVE OVER THE SMALLEST OF BUMPS. I EXAMINED THE OUTSIDE & THE UNDERSIDE OF THE 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK I HAD BEEN DRIVING SINCE NEW, & FOUND THE FOLLOWING: #1, THE TRUCK FRAME IS SEVERELY ROTTED WITH JAGGED, SHARP, IRREGULAR, PENETRATING ...

Nov 20, 2007 Structure 100,000 mi

PREMATURE FRAME DETERIORATION. *TR

Nov 20, 2007 Structure 100,000 mi

PREMATURE FRAME DETERIORATION. *TR

Nov 15, 2007 Structure 147,000 mi

THE FRAME ON OUR 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA TOTALLY ROTTED OUT. IT PASSED 2006 STATE INSPECTION AND AFTER BEING MAINTAINED BY A TOYOTA DEALER IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WOULD NOT PASS 2007 STATE INSPECTION. THERE ARE GAPING HOLES IN THE FRAME ON THE INSIDE. THE TRUCK HAD TO BE SALVAGED AT 7 YEARS OLD...

Nov 15, 2007 Structure 147,000 mi

THE FRAME ON OUR 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA TOTALLY ROTTED OUT. IT PASSED 2006 STATE INSPECTION AND AFTER BEING MAINTAINED BY A TOYOTA DEALER IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WOULD NOT PASS 2007 STATE INSPECTION. THERE ARE GAPING HOLES IN THE FRAME ON THE INSIDE. THE TRUCK HAD TO BE SALVAGED AT 7 YEARS OLD...

Nov 11, 2007 Structure 110,000 mi

MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME IS ROTTING PREMATURELY. LARGE PIECES OF FRAME ARE FALLING OFF OF VEHICLE. I KNOW OF MANY 99/00 TACOMA'S THAT ARE ROTTING AND SOMEONE MAY BE KILLED. ROT IS OCCURRING MOSTLY IN NORTH EAST DUE TO SEVERE WINTERS. TOYOTA WILL NOT ADMIT THAT 7 YEAR OLD TACOMA'S ARE POSING A SAF...

Nov 11, 2007 Structure 110,000 mi

MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME IS ROTTING PREMATURELY. LARGE PIECES OF FRAME ARE FALLING OFF OF VEHICLE. I KNOW OF MANY 99/00 TACOMA'S THAT ARE ROTTING AND SOMEONE MAY BE KILLED. ROT IS OCCURRING MOSTLY IN NORTH EAST DUE TO SEVERE WINTERS. TOYOTA WILL NOT ADMIT THAT 7 YEAR OLD TACOMA'S ARE POSING A SAF...

Oct 11, 2007 Structure 115,312 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE INNER FRAME RAIL WAS CORRODED. THE CORROSION DESTROYED THE STEEL ON THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ROAD SALT CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF OCTOBER 11, 2007, THE DE...

Oct 11, 2007 Structure 115,312 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE INNER FRAME RAIL WAS CORRODED. THE CORROSION DESTROYED THE STEEL ON THE LEAF SPRING SHACKLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ROAD SALT CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF OCTOBER 11, 2007, THE DE...

Sep 10, 2007 Structure

BROUGHT MY 2000 TACOMA EXTENDED CAB 2WD PU IN TO MIDAS FOR A MUFFLER REPLACEMENT. WHILE ON THE HOIST THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED EXTREME RUST ON FRAME RAIL THAT HAD BROKEN THROUGH ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR. THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THIS VEHICLE WITH ONLY 87K MILES ON IT IS NOW THREATENED. HAVE READ THAT...

Sep 10, 2007 Structure

BROUGHT MY 2000 TACOMA EXTENDED CAB 2WD PU IN TO MIDAS FOR A MUFFLER REPLACEMENT. WHILE ON THE HOIST THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED EXTREME RUST ON FRAME RAIL THAT HAD BROKEN THROUGH ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR. THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THIS VEHICLE WITH ONLY 87K MILES ON IT IS NOW THREATENED. HAVE READ THAT...

Jun 30, 2007 Tires

WE PURCHASED 4 LT235/75R 15 LRC BIG FOOT A/T DUAL TIRES AT $172.79 A PIECE 3/14/06, SPENDING $787.31. SUNDAY 6/24/07 ON HIGHWAY 40 AT A SPEED LIMIT OF 75MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, ALMOST FLIPPING US OVER, WHICH WOULD HAVE CREATED ENORMOUS DAMAGE TO OURSELVES AND OUR VEHICLE. LUCKILY, I STAB...

Jun 30, 2007 Equipment

WE PURCHASED 4 LT235/75R 15 LRC BIG FOOT A/T DUAL TIRES AT $172.79 A PIECE 3/14/06, SPENDING $787.31. SUNDAY 6/24/07 ON HIGHWAY 40 AT A SPEED LIMIT OF 75MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, ALMOST FLIPPING US OVER, WHICH WOULD HAVE CREATED ENORMOUS DAMAGE TO OURSELVES AND OUR VEHICLE. LUCKILY, I STAB...

Jun 30, 2007 Tires

WE PURCHASED 4 LT235/75R 15 LRC BIG FOOT A/T DUAL TIRES AT $172.79 A PIECE 3/14/06, SPENDING $787.31. SUNDAY 6/24/07 ON HIGHWAY 40 AT A SPEED LIMIT OF 75MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, ALMOST FLIPPING US OVER, WHICH WOULD HAVE CREATED ENORMOUS DAMAGE TO OURSELVES AND OUR VEHICLE. LUCKILY, I STAB...

Jun 30, 2007 Equipment

WE PURCHASED 4 LT235/75R 15 LRC BIG FOOT A/T DUAL TIRES AT $172.79 A PIECE 3/14/06, SPENDING $787.31. SUNDAY 6/24/07 ON HIGHWAY 40 AT A SPEED LIMIT OF 75MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, ALMOST FLIPPING US OVER, WHICH WOULD HAVE CREATED ENORMOUS DAMAGE TO OURSELVES AND OUR VEHICLE. LUCKILY, I STAB...

May 9, 2006 Suspension 170,000 mi

THE TRUCK BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD BANGING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I FOUND THE LEFT (DRIVERS SIDE) LEAF SPRING HAD BROKEN AND THEN TWISTED AND WEDGED UNDERNEATH THE SKIDPLATE TO THE GAS TANK. I HAD TO USE A CHISEL TO GET THE BROKEN SPRING OUT FROM UNDER THE GAS TANK. *JB

May 9, 2006 Suspension 170,000 mi

THE TRUCK BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD BANGING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I FOUND THE LEFT (DRIVERS SIDE) LEAF SPRING HAD BROKEN AND THEN TWISTED AND WEDGED UNDERNEATH THE SKIDPLATE TO THE GAS TANK. I HAD TO USE A CHISEL TO GET THE BROKEN SPRING OUT FROM UNDER THE GAS TANK. *JB

Dec 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH HEARD A LOUD EXPLODING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE HOOD WAS OPENED TO CHECK THE ENGINE. AND WHEN THE OIL FILTER WAS REMOVED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE IN ...

Dec 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH HEARD A LOUD EXPLODING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE HOOD WAS OPENED TO CHECK THE ENGINE. AND WHEN THE OIL FILTER WAS REMOVED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE IN ...

Nov 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

REPORT PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF MY TOYOTA TACOMA (2000). THE INITIAL PROBLEM AS DEFINED: AS I BEGIN A TRIP, THE BRAKES OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED. FREQUENTLY, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ANY GIVEN TIME DURING A SINGLE TRIP (USUALLY AT SPEEDS OF 5 TO...

Nov 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

REPORT PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF MY TOYOTA TACOMA (2000). THE INITIAL PROBLEM AS DEFINED: AS I BEGIN A TRIP, THE BRAKES OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED. FREQUENTLY, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ANY GIVEN TIME DURING A SINGLE TRIP (USUALLY AT SPEEDS OF 5 TO...

Oct 25, 2005 Steering 62,438 mi

LOOSE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT (INTERNAL)

Oct 25, 2005 Steering 62,438 mi

LOOSE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT (INTERNAL)

Oct 25, 2005 Steering 62,438 mi

LOOSE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT (INTERNAL)

Oct 25, 2005 Steering 62,438 mi

LOOSE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT (INTERNAL)

May 23, 2005 Air Bags

DT: WITHOUT WARNING AND AT ANYTIME THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, AND THE HORN BLOWS OUT ON ITS OWN. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BECAUSE OF THE HORN. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CALLER FOR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

May 23, 2005 Electrical System

DT: WITHOUT WARNING AND AT ANYTIME THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, AND THE HORN BLOWS OUT ON ITS OWN. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BECAUSE OF THE HORN. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CALLER FOR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

May 23, 2005 Electrical System

DT: WITHOUT WARNING AND AT ANYTIME THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, AND THE HORN BLOWS OUT ON ITS OWN. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BECAUSE OF THE HORN. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CALLER FOR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

May 23, 2005 Air Bags

DT: WITHOUT WARNING AND AT ANYTIME THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, AND THE HORN BLOWS OUT ON ITS OWN. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BECAUSE OF THE HORN. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CALLER FOR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

May 23, 2005 Electrical System

DT: WITHOUT WARNING AND AT ANYTIME THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, AND THE HORN BLOWS OUT ON ITS OWN. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BECAUSE OF THE HORN. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CALLER FOR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

May 23, 2005 Electrical System

DT: WITHOUT WARNING AND AT ANYTIME THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, AND THE HORN BLOWS OUT ON ITS OWN. HE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BECAUSE OF THE HORN. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CALLER FOR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

May 6, 2005 Suspension 51,915 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRE, THE BALL BEARING, ROTOR, ETC WAS THERE BUT THE SHAFT WAS BROKEN IN HALF. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. MECHANICS OBSERVED THAT THE SHAFT HAD BROKEN IN HALF AND ...

May 6, 2005 Power Train 51,915 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRE, THE BALL BEARING, ROTOR, ETC WAS THERE BUT THE SHAFT WAS BROKEN IN HALF. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. MECHANICS OBSERVED THAT THE SHAFT HAD BROKEN IN HALF AND ...

May 6, 2005 Suspension 51,915 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRE, THE BALL BEARING, ROTOR, ETC WAS THERE BUT THE SHAFT WAS BROKEN IN HALF. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. MECHANICS OBSERVED THAT THE SHAFT HAD BROKEN IN HALF AND ...

May 6, 2005 Power Train 51,915 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH, WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRE, THE BALL BEARING, ROTOR, ETC WAS THERE BUT THE SHAFT WAS BROKEN IN HALF. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED. MECHANICS OBSERVED THAT THE SHAFT HAD BROKEN IN HALF AND ...

Apr 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,575 mi

EVERYTIME I BRAKE GOING DOWNHILL OR FROM A HIGH SPEED MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA SHAKES VIOLENTLY.*AK

Apr 12, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,575 mi

EVERYTIME I BRAKE GOING DOWNHILL OR FROM A HIGH SPEED MY 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA SHAKES VIOLENTLY.*AK

Feb 10, 2005 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD. AFTER I WARMED THE TRUCK UP & STUT IT OFF,UPON RESTART EVERY THING WAS NORMAL. HAD DIAGNOSTICS DONE AT WESTBORO TOYOTA& FOUND FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR. CHARGED ME 85.00$.DEALER WANTED 425.00$ TO FIXSENSOR & I REFUSED.I CALLED TOYOTA & THEY...

Feb 10, 2005 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD. AFTER I WARMED THE TRUCK UP & STUT IT OFF,UPON RESTART EVERY THING WAS NORMAL. HAD DIAGNOSTICS DONE AT WESTBORO TOYOTA& FOUND FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR. CHARGED ME 85.00$.DEALER WANTED 425.00$ TO FIXSENSOR & I REFUSED.I CALLED TOYOTA & THEY...

Sep 15, 2004 Power Train 107,400 mi

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA, REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE EVERY 25 TO 30000, SEAL REPLACED 6 TIMES IN 107000 MILES. TOYOTA REFUSES TO PAY FOR REPAIR. *AK

Sep 15, 2004 Power Train 107,400 mi

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA, REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE EVERY 25 TO 30000, SEAL REPLACED 6 TIMES IN 107000 MILES. TOYOTA REFUSES TO PAY FOR REPAIR. *AK

Jul 14, 2004 Suspension 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THIRD LEAF SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER BROKE. *AK

Jul 14, 2004 Suspension 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THIRD LEAF SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER BROKE. *AK

Jul 14, 2004 Suspension 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THIRD LEAF SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER BROKE. *AK

Jul 14, 2004 Suspension 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THIRD LEAF SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER BROKE. *AK

Jun 3, 2004 Suspension 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY THERE WAS CRACKING, THEN A METALLIC CLUNKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER SLOWED THE TRUCK DOWN, DROVE HOME AND PARKED THE TRUCK. THE NEXT MORNING , THE CONSUMER COULD VISUALLY SEE THE BROKEN LEAF SPRING, BECAUSE THE SPRING WAS STICKING INTO THE GAS TANK, BUT DIDN'T PENETRATE. THE ...

Jun 3, 2004 Suspension 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY THERE WAS CRACKING, THEN A METALLIC CLUNKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER SLOWED THE TRUCK DOWN, DROVE HOME AND PARKED THE TRUCK. THE NEXT MORNING , THE CONSUMER COULD VISUALLY SEE THE BROKEN LEAF SPRING, BECAUSE THE SPRING WAS STICKING INTO THE GAS TANK, BUT DIDN'T PENETRATE. THE ...

Apr 29, 2004 Air Bags Crash 64,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED, CAUSING A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Air Bags Crash 64,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED, CAUSING A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *AK

Apr 24, 2004 Air Bags Crash 21,000 mi

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA, CAR PULLED IN FRONT OF OF MY DAD. HIT DODGE SUV AT 45 MPH, NO TIME TO BRAKE, TRUCK WAS TOTALED, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DADS SHOULDER INJURED ALSO ONE PASSENGER OF SUV.*AK

Apr 24, 2004 Air Bags Crash 21,000 mi

2000 TOYOTA TACOMA, CAR PULLED IN FRONT OF OF MY DAD. HIT DODGE SUV AT 45 MPH, NO TIME TO BRAKE, TRUCK WAS TOTALED, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DADS SHOULDER INJURED ALSO ONE PASSENGER OF SUV.*AK

Mar 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE DRIVER WOULD PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD. *AK

Mar 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE DRIVER WOULD PRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

ENGINE SEIZURE AT 45MPH WITHOUT WARNING! I CHANGED THE OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. I OWN A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 WITH THE V-6 ENGINE IN QUESTION! THE TRUCK HAD 80,000 HIGH WAY MILES ON IT WHEN THE ENGINE SIEZED WITHOUT ANY WARNING! TOYOTA MORTOR CORP. SAID SORRY WE CANT HELP YOU. IT COST ME $5000.00 DO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

ENGINE SEIZURE AT 45MPH WITHOUT WARNING! I CHANGED THE OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. I OWN A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 WITH THE V-6 ENGINE IN QUESTION! THE TRUCK HAD 80,000 HIGH WAY MILES ON IT WHEN THE ENGINE SIEZED WITHOUT ANY WARNING! TOYOTA MORTOR CORP. SAID SORRY WE CANT HELP YOU. IT COST ME $5000.00 DO...

Jan 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,710 mi

CRANK CASE PULLEY CRACKED AND THE BOLT THAT HOLDS IT TO THE CRANKCASE SNAPPED INSIDE THE CRANKCASE--THIS IS 6 WEEKS AFTER TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING, AND HAVE ALSO HAD THE REAR AXLE SEAL REPLACED 3 TIMES--THIS IS ALL IN A 2 1/2 YEAR PERIOD. *AK

Jan 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,710 mi

CRANK CASE PULLEY CRACKED AND THE BOLT THAT HOLDS IT TO THE CRANKCASE SNAPPED INSIDE THE CRANKCASE--THIS IS 6 WEEKS AFTER TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING, AND HAVE ALSO HAD THE REAR AXLE SEAL REPLACED 3 TIMES--THIS IS ALL IN A 2 1/2 YEAR PERIOD. *AK

Nov 12, 2003 Tires 11,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING. LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE WAS BUMPING ERRATICALLY. PULLED OVER, AND STOPPED, NOTICED LEFT REAR TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. CAUSED OF SIDEWALL SEPARATION WAS UNKNOWN. FIRESTONE, SIZE P215/70R14. *AK *PH *NLM

Nov 12, 2003 Tires 11,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING. LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE WAS BUMPING ERRATICALLY. PULLED OVER, AND STOPPED, NOTICED LEFT REAR TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. CAUSED OF SIDEWALL SEPARATION WAS UNKNOWN. FIRESTONE, SIZE P215/70R14. *AK *PH *NLM

Oct 7, 2003 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE. *AK

Oct 7, 2003 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Suspension

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, A LOUD NOISE CAN BE HEARD AND VEHICLE JUMPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS NORMAL, A CHARACTERISTIC IN TOYOTA VEHICLES. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Suspension

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, A LOUD NOISE CAN BE HEARD AND VEHICLE JUMPS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS NORMAL, A CHARACTERISTIC IN TOYOTA VEHICLES. *AK

Jul 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,588 mi

BRAKES - GRINDING & SHUDDERING, STEERING WHEEL, "PING" NOISE IN ENGINE.*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Suspension 15,588 mi

BRAKES - GRINDING & SHUDDERING, STEERING WHEEL, "PING" NOISE IN ENGINE.*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,588 mi

BRAKES - GRINDING & SHUDDERING, STEERING WHEEL, "PING" NOISE IN ENGINE.*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,588 mi

BRAKES - GRINDING & SHUDDERING, STEERING WHEEL, "PING" NOISE IN ENGINE.*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Suspension 15,588 mi

BRAKES - GRINDING & SHUDDERING, STEERING WHEEL, "PING" NOISE IN ENGINE.*AK

Jul 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,588 mi

BRAKES - GRINDING & SHUDDERING, STEERING WHEEL, "PING" NOISE IN ENGINE.*AK

Feb 13, 2003 Suspension

THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWAY. *JB

Feb 13, 2003 Suspension

THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWAY. *JB

Jan 17, 2003 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS. *AK

Jan 17, 2003 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS. *AK

Jan 6, 2003 Exterior Lighting 25,600 mi

(ACTUAL INCIDENT DATE: 01/02/2003 ->MESSAGE TO NHTSA: UPDATE YOUR INCIDENT DATE PULLDOWN, 2003 NOT LISTED!): ON 05/14/2001, TURN SIGNAL WAS REPLACED (COURTESY) AS PRECAUTION FROM PREVIOUS DRIVER NOTED FAILURES. SOMETIME EARLY SPRING 2002, DRIVER NOTICED TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION ONE MORNING, AFTER...

Jan 6, 2003 Unknown Or Other 25,600 mi

(ACTUAL INCIDENT DATE: 01/02/2003 ->MESSAGE TO NHTSA: UPDATE YOUR INCIDENT DATE PULLDOWN, 2003 NOT LISTED!): ON 05/14/2001, TURN SIGNAL WAS REPLACED (COURTESY) AS PRECAUTION FROM PREVIOUS DRIVER NOTED FAILURES. SOMETIME EARLY SPRING 2002, DRIVER NOTICED TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION ONE MORNING, AFTER...

Jan 6, 2003 Exterior Lighting 25,600 mi

(ACTUAL INCIDENT DATE: 01/02/2003 ->MESSAGE TO NHTSA: UPDATE YOUR INCIDENT DATE PULLDOWN, 2003 NOT LISTED!): ON 05/14/2001, TURN SIGNAL WAS REPLACED (COURTESY) AS PRECAUTION FROM PREVIOUS DRIVER NOTED FAILURES. SOMETIME EARLY SPRING 2002, DRIVER NOTICED TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION ONE MORNING, AFTER...

Jan 6, 2003 Unknown Or Other 25,600 mi

(ACTUAL INCIDENT DATE: 01/02/2003 ->MESSAGE TO NHTSA: UPDATE YOUR INCIDENT DATE PULLDOWN, 2003 NOT LISTED!): ON 05/14/2001, TURN SIGNAL WAS REPLACED (COURTESY) AS PRECAUTION FROM PREVIOUS DRIVER NOTED FAILURES. SOMETIME EARLY SPRING 2002, DRIVER NOTICED TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION ONE MORNING, AFTER...

Sep 10, 2002 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT IS NOT FASTENED SECURELY TO THE FLOOR. THE RUBBER GROMMET BRAKES INTO PIECES LEAVING THE SEAT TRACK TO MOVE UP AND DOWN FREELY. ALSO, THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK HAS 2 TO 3 INCHES OF PLAY. POSSIBLY DUE TO THE SEAT TRACK MOVEMENT. I FEAR THAT THE SEAT WILL NOT SUPPORT ME IN CASE OF A...

Sep 10, 2002 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT IS NOT FASTENED SECURELY TO THE FLOOR. THE RUBBER GROMMET BRAKES INTO PIECES LEAVING THE SEAT TRACK TO MOVE UP AND DOWN FREELY. ALSO, THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK HAS 2 TO 3 INCHES OF PLAY. POSSIBLY DUE TO THE SEAT TRACK MOVEMENT. I FEAR THAT THE SEAT WILL NOT SUPPORT ME IN CASE OF A...

Aug 13, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 75MPH CAR SWAYED RIGHT TO LEFT.*AK SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD A LEFT REAR TO RIGHT FRONT SWAY ON ROUGH SURFACES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS VEHICLE IS OF POOR DESIGN THAT WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *JG

Aug 13, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 75MPH CAR SWAYED RIGHT TO LEFT.*AK SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD A LEFT REAR TO RIGHT FRONT SWAY ON ROUGH SURFACES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS VEHICLE IS OF POOR DESIGN THAT WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *JG

Jun 18, 2002 Suspension

THERE IS EXTENSIVE ROCKING IN VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH AND HIGHER. DEALER HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE 4 TIMES, STATED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 18, 2002 Suspension

THERE IS EXTENSIVE ROCKING IN VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH AND HIGHER. DEALER HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE 4 TIMES, STATED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT COLLISION AT UNKNOWN SPEED, AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS TURNED OFF. DRIVER HIT HER HEAD ON WINDSHIELD, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT COLLISION AT UNKNOWN SPEED, AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS TURNED OFF. DRIVER HIT HER HEAD ON WINDSHIELD, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

May 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE CRANK BOLT BROKE AND FELL THROUGH RADIATOR. ALSO, BELT STUCK TO POWER STEERING.*AK

May 14, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE CRANK BOLT BROKE AND FELL THROUGH RADIATOR. ALSO, BELT STUCK TO POWER STEERING.*AK

May 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE CRANK BOLT BROKE AND FELL THROUGH RADIATOR. ALSO, BELT STUCK TO POWER STEERING.*AK

May 14, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE CRANK BOLT BROKE AND FELL THROUGH RADIATOR. ALSO, BELT STUCK TO POWER STEERING.*AK

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING, THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND AND BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. DEALER REPLACED FRONT CALIPERS AND ROTORS AT 42,000 MILES. AT THIS TIME THE GRINDING SOUND CAN BE HEARD AGAIN WHEN BRAKING, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM AND ONLY REPLACED BRAKE PADS.*JB

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING, THERE WAS A GRINDING SOUND AND BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. DEALER REPLACED FRONT CALIPERS AND ROTORS AT 42,000 MILES. AT THIS TIME THE GRINDING SOUND CAN BE HEARD AGAIN WHEN BRAKING, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM AND ONLY REPLACED BRAKE PADS.*JB

Mar 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK THE CLUTCH FAILED PREMATURELY. THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION. THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK THE CLUTCH FAILED PREMATURELY. THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION. THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK THE CLUTCH FAILED PREMATURELY. THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION. THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH

Mar 5, 2002 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK THE CLUTCH FAILED PREMATURELY. THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION. THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH

Mar 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK THE CLUTCH FAILED PREMATURELY. THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION. THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK THE CLUTCH FAILED PREMATURELY. THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION. THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK THE CLUTCH FAILED PREMATURELY. THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION. THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH

Mar 5, 2002 Suspension Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT AND RAN INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. *AK THE CLUTCH FAILED PREMATURELY. THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION. THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*YH

Feb 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH, AND ON DE-ACCELERATION ONLY, A LOUD SQUEALING COULD BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT ONLY MADE THE NOISE ON DE-ACCELERATION. HAD TO BRING TO THE DEALER TWICE TO GET FIXED. DEALER WAS STUMPED AND ONLY FOUND A FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR. THAT SEEMED TO BE THE PROBLEM.

Feb 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH, AND ON DE-ACCELERATION ONLY, A LOUD SQUEALING COULD BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT ONLY MADE THE NOISE ON DE-ACCELERATION. HAD TO BRING TO THE DEALER TWICE TO GET FIXED. DEALER WAS STUMPED AND ONLY FOUND A FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR. THAT SEEMED TO BE THE PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2002 Electrical System

THE WIRE HARNESS STOPPED WORKING , POWER TO THE TRAILER WAS OFF. RECALL 01E041000 TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED AT THIS POINT BECAUSE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT WARRANTY FOR RECALL. ALSO IT WAS AN AFTER MARKET PRODUCT. *AK

Jan 15, 2002 Electrical System

THE WIRE HARNESS STOPPED WORKING , POWER TO THE TRAILER WAS OFF. RECALL 01E041000 TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED AT THIS POINT BECAUSE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT WARRANTY FOR RECALL. ALSO IT WAS AN AFTER MARKET PRODUCT. *AK

Jan 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS AT A STOP LIGHT HEAD-ON, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AT 35 MPH AND SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTER SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS STILL ABLE TO BE THROWN FORWARD, AND HIT HIS SHOULDERS AND CHEST. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THA...

Jan 11, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AT 35 MPH AND SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTER SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS STILL ABLE TO BE THROWN FORWARD, AND HIT HIS SHOULDERS AND CHEST. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THA...

Jan 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS AT A STOP LIGHT HEAD-ON, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 11, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AT 35 MPH AND SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTER SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS STILL ABLE TO BE THROWN FORWARD, AND HIT HIS SHOULDERS AND CHEST. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THA...

Jan 11, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AT 35 MPH AND SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTER SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS STILL ABLE TO BE THROWN FORWARD, AND HIT HIS SHOULDERS AND CHEST. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS GOING TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THA...

Nov 25, 2001 Power Train

I PURCHASED A TOYOTA TACOMA FROM ONE ELEVEN VITAGE CARS ON 01-16-01. THEY HOWEVER DID NOT DISCLOSE THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A MISSASEMBLED REAR AXLE WHICH WAS CAUSING REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS .I HAVE GIVEN THE COMPANY SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER SAID WARRANTY, ONLY...

Nov 25, 2001 Power Train

I PURCHASED A TOYOTA TACOMA FROM ONE ELEVEN VITAGE CARS ON 01-16-01. THEY HOWEVER DID NOT DISCLOSE THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A MISSASEMBLED REAR AXLE WHICH WAS CAUSING REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS .I HAVE GIVEN THE COMPANY SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER SAID WARRANTY, ONLY...

Nov 14, 2001 Suspension

ROLLING MOTION WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON VARIOUS ROAD TEXTURES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND WERE UNWILLING TO ASSIST, CONSUMER IS SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK. CONSUMER IS HAVING A REAR SWAY BAR INSTALLED IN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *YD

Nov 14, 2001 Suspension

ROLLING MOTION WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON VARIOUS ROAD TEXTURES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND WERE UNWILLING TO ASSIST, CONSUMER IS SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK. CONSUMER IS HAVING A REAR SWAY BAR INSTALLED IN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *YD

Nov 10, 2001 Suspension

THE VEHICLE ROCKS AND SWAYS BACK AND FORTH LIKE IT'S GOING GO TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IT IS WORST IN WINDY CONDITIONS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ALL FOUR SHOCKS AND HAS HAD THE TRUCK ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. THEY SAID THEY CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD NOT TO DO ANYTHING...

Nov 10, 2001 Suspension

THE VEHICLE ROCKS AND SWAYS BACK AND FORTH LIKE IT'S GOING GO TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IT IS WORST IN WINDY CONDITIONS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ALL FOUR SHOCKS AND HAS HAD THE TRUCK ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS. THEY SAID THEY CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD NOT TO DO ANYTHING...

Nov 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND VEHICLE CUT OUT DURING THREE ATTEMPTS TO PULL OFF IN FIRST GEAR AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE IS DRIFTING BACKWARD WITH NO BRAKING AT ALL, AND PEDAL LOCKED IN THE UP POSTION. CAN DUPLICATE! WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ENGINE OFF, BRAKE PEDAL LOCKS IN UP POSITION AND BRAKING SYSTEM...

Nov 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND VEHICLE CUT OUT DURING THREE ATTEMPTS TO PULL OFF IN FIRST GEAR AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE IS DRIFTING BACKWARD WITH NO BRAKING AT ALL, AND PEDAL LOCKED IN THE UP POSTION. CAN DUPLICATE! WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ENGINE OFF, BRAKE PEDAL LOCKS IN UP POSITION AND BRAKING SYSTEM...

Nov 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND VEHICLE CUT OUT DURING THREE ATTEMPTS TO PULL OFF IN FIRST GEAR AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE IS DRIFTING BACKWARD WITH NO BRAKING AT ALL, AND PEDAL LOCKED IN THE UP POSTION. CAN DUPLICATE! WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ENGINE OFF, BRAKE PEDAL LOCKS IN UP POSITION AND BRAKING SYSTEM...

Nov 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND VEHICLE CUT OUT DURING THREE ATTEMPTS TO PULL OFF IN FIRST GEAR AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE IS DRIFTING BACKWARD WITH NO BRAKING AT ALL, AND PEDAL LOCKED IN THE UP POSTION. CAN DUPLICATE! WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ENGINE OFF, BRAKE PEDAL LOCKS IN UP POSITION AND BRAKING SYSTEM...

Nov 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND VEHICLE CUT OUT DURING THREE ATTEMPTS TO PULL OFF IN FIRST GEAR AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE IS DRIFTING BACKWARD WITH NO BRAKING AT ALL, AND PEDAL LOCKED IN THE UP POSTION. CAN DUPLICATE! WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ENGINE OFF, BRAKE PEDAL LOCKS IN UP POSITION AND BRAKING SYSTEM...

Nov 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND VEHICLE CUT OUT DURING THREE ATTEMPTS TO PULL OFF IN FIRST GEAR AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE IS DRIFTING BACKWARD WITH NO BRAKING AT ALL, AND PEDAL LOCKED IN THE UP POSTION. CAN DUPLICATE! WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ENGINE OFF, BRAKE PEDAL LOCKS IN UP POSITION AND BRAKING SYSTEM...

Nov 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICAL AND I THINK MANY OTHER TOYOTA VEHICALS FALSLY SHOW A DASH LIGHT TO INDICATE A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM WHEN THERE IS NO PROBLEM. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW BUT IT WAS BETWEEN THE MIN/MAX LEVELS INDICATED. I PRESSED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADMITTED THAT TH...

Nov 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICAL AND I THINK MANY OTHER TOYOTA VEHICALS FALSLY SHOW A DASH LIGHT TO INDICATE A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM WHEN THERE IS NO PROBLEM. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW BUT IT WAS BETWEEN THE MIN/MAX LEVELS INDICATED. I PRESSED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADMITTED THAT TH...

Oct 20, 2001 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS REGULARLY DETACH WITHOUT WARNING WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR MOVING. *AK

Oct 20, 2001 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS REGULARLY DETACH WITHOUT WARNING WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR MOVING. *AK

Oct 19, 2001 Tires

WE PURCHASED A TOYOTA TACOMA WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM TOYOTA OF EASLEY IN AUGUST OF 2000. WHEN THE TRUCK HAD ABOUT 12000 MILES ON IT, THE FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING IRREGULARLY. I CALLED THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE FRONT END NEEDED ALIGNMENT SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THEM TO DO SO. SINC...

Oct 19, 2001 Tires

WE PURCHASED A TOYOTA TACOMA WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM TOYOTA OF EASLEY IN AUGUST OF 2000. WHEN THE TRUCK HAD ABOUT 12000 MILES ON IT, THE FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING IRREGULARLY. I CALLED THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE FRONT END NEEDED ALIGNMENT SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THEM TO DO SO. SINC...

Oct 17, 2001 Wheels

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF A PROBLEM I RECENTLY HAVE HAD WITH A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK-UP. I HAVE 15000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND RECENTLY ON A LONG ROAD TRIP I RECEIVED A FLAT DUE TO A NAIL ON THE HIGHWAY. IN CHANGING THE TIRE I SNAPPED 2 LUG STUDS. NOW I HAVE OWNED TRUCK FOR 20 PLUS YEARS ...

Oct 17, 2001 Wheels

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF A PROBLEM I RECENTLY HAVE HAD WITH A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK-UP. I HAVE 15000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND RECENTLY ON A LONG ROAD TRIP I RECEIVED A FLAT DUE TO A NAIL ON THE HIGHWAY. IN CHANGING THE TIRE I SNAPPED 2 LUG STUDS. NOW I HAVE OWNED TRUCK FOR 20 PLUS YEARS ...

Aug 31, 2001 Air Bags

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG RATTLES HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS SEVERAL TIMES AND IT CONTINUES TO RATTLE. *AK

Aug 31, 2001 Air Bags

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG RATTLES HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS SEVERAL TIMES AND IT CONTINUES TO RATTLE. *AK

Aug 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH CAR IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND CONSUMER REAR ENDED THE OTHER VEHICLE. FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS PUSHED IN APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 8 INCHES, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT IMPACT DIDN'T TOUCH AIRBAG ...

Aug 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH CAR IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND CONSUMER REAR ENDED THE OTHER VEHICLE. FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS PUSHED IN APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 8 INCHES, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT IMPACT DIDN'T TOUCH AIRBAG ...

Jul 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD AN OFFSET HEAD ON COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGERS WERE INJURED.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD AN OFFSET HEAD ON COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGERS WERE INJURED.*AK

Jul 11, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 30-35MPH AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. SEATBELT GAVE AWAY UPON IMPACT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT HIS HEAD ON WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE AT DEALER FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Jul 11, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 30-35MPH AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. SEATBELT GAVE AWAY UPON IMPACT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT HIS HEAD ON WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE AT DEALER FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 25-30 MPH WITH A TELEPHONE POLE, NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. *MJS

Jun 26, 2001 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 25-30 MPH WITH A TELEPHONE POLE, NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. *MJS

Jun 20, 2001 Seats

CONSUMER WAS SITTING ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND LEANED OVER TO ADJUST PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK, AND WHOLE SEAT WENT FLYING FORWARD. FORCE OF SEAT CAUSED CONSUMER'S HEAD TO HIT DASHBOARD. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT DEALER. *AK

Jun 20, 2001 Seats

CONSUMER WAS SITTING ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND LEANED OVER TO ADJUST PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK, AND WHOLE SEAT WENT FLYING FORWARD. FORCE OF SEAT CAUSED CONSUMER'S HEAD TO HIT DASHBOARD. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT DEALER. *AK

Jun 6, 2001 Tires

TIRES ARE SHREDDING AND CRACKING. FIRESTONE WILL NOT REPLACE BLAME TOYOTA FOR NOT BALANCING TIRES PROPERLY, TOYOTA BLAMES FIRESTONE. BOTH AGREE TIRES ARE WORN TO THE POINT OF DANGER AND DO NOT SHOW NORMAL TIRE WEAR. HELP. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W2HHAWA469 TIRESIZE: P225/75R15)

Jun 6, 2001 Tires

TIRES ARE SHREDDING AND CRACKING. FIRESTONE WILL NOT REPLACE BLAME TOYOTA FOR NOT BALANCING TIRES PROPERLY, TOYOTA BLAMES FIRESTONE. BOTH AGREE TIRES ARE WORN TO THE POINT OF DANGER AND DO NOT SHOW NORMAL TIRE WEAR. HELP. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W2HHAWA469 TIRESIZE: P225/75R15)

Jun 1, 2001 Tires

ALL OF THE TIRES THAT FIRESTONE MAKE HAVE A PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION, METHODS OF ASSEMBLY, AND DESIGN OF THIS LINE ARE THE SAME.

Jun 1, 2001 Tires

ALL OF THE TIRES THAT FIRESTONE MAKE HAVE A PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION, METHODS OF ASSEMBLY, AND DESIGN OF THIS LINE ARE THE SAME.

May 29, 2001 Tires

PE00-046/TIRE FAILURE: LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WHILE TRAVELING AT 73 MPH WITH ONLY DRIVER IN A 2000, TOYOTA, TACOMA; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P265/75R15, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. GOODYEAR WAS NOTIFIED ,AND UNWILLING TO ASSIT IN THIS MATTER. *AK *JB

May 29, 2001 Tires

PE00-046/TIRE FAILURE: LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WHILE TRAVELING AT 73 MPH WITH ONLY DRIVER IN A 2000, TOYOTA, TACOMA; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P265/75R15, DOT# UNAVAILABLE. GOODYEAR WAS NOTIFIED ,AND UNWILLING TO ASSIT IN THIS MATTER. *AK *JB

Apr 30, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Apr 30, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

HAVE TAKEN BACK TO DEALER 5 TIMES. FTS TECH SAYS THAT ALL 4 CYLINDER TACOMAS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS SURGE/SKIP THIS WAY.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Power Train

HAVE TAKEN BACK TO DEALER 5 TIMES. FTS TECH SAYS THAT ALL 4 CYLINDER TACOMAS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS SURGE/SKIP THIS WAY.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

HAVE TAKEN BACK TO DEALER 5 TIMES. FTS TECH SAYS THAT ALL 4 CYLINDER TACOMAS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS SURGE/SKIP THIS WAY.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Power Train

HAVE TAKEN BACK TO DEALER 5 TIMES. FTS TECH SAYS THAT ALL 4 CYLINDER TACOMAS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS SURGE/SKIP THIS WAY.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE REOCCURING "FEATHERING" OR CUPPING ON THE OUTER TREADS. MANUFACT. BLAMES OUT OF ALIGNM--DEALER CHECKED TWICE AND IT WAS OK (09/13/2000 @ 5114 & EARLIER). TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED TWICE ALREADY SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK (BUY @ 1,866 MI). TIRES ROTATED AT 3128 & 7123 MI). I HAVE ...

Mar 12, 2001 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE REOCCURING "FEATHERING" OR CUPPING ON THE OUTER TREADS. MANUFACT. BLAMES OUT OF ALIGNM--DEALER CHECKED TWICE AND IT WAS OK (09/13/2000 @ 5114 & EARLIER). TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED TWICE ALREADY SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK (BUY @ 1,866 MI). TIRES ROTATED AT 3128 & 7123 MI). I HAVE ...

Mar 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DATE OF 2ND FAILURE: 03/01/2001. MILEAGE OF 2ND FAILURE: 9965. TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO ACTIVATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF INITIAL MORNING STARTUP. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE A NUMBER OF TIMES FOR BOTH LEFT TURN AND RIGHT TURN BUT THE SIGNALS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE.*AK

Mar 1, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DATE OF 2ND FAILURE: 03/01/2001. MILEAGE OF 2ND FAILURE: 9965. TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO ACTIVATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF INITIAL MORNING STARTUP. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE A NUMBER OF TIMES FOR BOTH LEFT TURN AND RIGHT TURN BUT THE SIGNALS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE.*AK

Feb 13, 2001 Child Seat

CONSUMER STATED THAT IT HAD BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTALL CHILD SAFETY SEAT ON REAR SEAT. HOWEVER, OWNER MANUAL AND CUSTOM REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT CHILD SEAT COULD BE INSTALLED. BUT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO DO SO BECAUSE A CHILD SEAT INSPECTOR SAID THAT NO CHILD SEAT COULD BE INSTALLED IN THIS VEHICLE. ...

Feb 13, 2001 Child Seat

CONSUMER STATED THAT IT HAD BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTALL CHILD SAFETY SEAT ON REAR SEAT. HOWEVER, OWNER MANUAL AND CUSTOM REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT CHILD SEAT COULD BE INSTALLED. BUT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO DO SO BECAUSE A CHILD SEAT INSPECTOR SAID THAT NO CHILD SEAT COULD BE INSTALLED IN THIS VEHICLE. ...

Jan 25, 2001 Air Bags Crash

A CRASH OCCURRED AT AN INTERSECTION WHERE MY VEHICLE BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELLING AT APPROX 50 MPH AND WHEN WE HIT IT CAUSED THE OTHER VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER ONTO IT'S TOP. NEITHER FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT ANYTIME DU...

Jan 25, 2001 Air Bags Crash

A CRASH OCCURRED AT AN INTERSECTION WHERE MY VEHICLE BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELLING AT APPROX 50 MPH AND WHEN WE HIT IT CAUSED THE OTHER VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER ONTO IT'S TOP. NEITHER FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT ANYTIME DU...

Jan 23, 2001 Seats

REAR SEAT PASSENGERS HEADS STRIKE THE REAR WINDOW. IF I WERE TO BE REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, AN OCCUPANTS HEAD WILL GO THROUGH THE GLASS. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Seats

REAR SEAT PASSENGERS HEADS STRIKE THE REAR WINDOW. IF I WERE TO BE REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, AN OCCUPANTS HEAD WILL GO THROUGH THE GLASS. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Tires

I PURCHASED A 2000 TACOMA IN THE MONTH OF JULY. I HAVE NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT FOR THE GOODYEAR TIRES. THE GOODYEAR TIRES HAVE BEEN FOUND DEFECTIVE BY SEARS AUTOMOTIVE AND TOYOTA AND SHOULD BE REPLACED ASAP. FOR MORE THAN A MONTH, I HAVE CONTACTED GOODYEAR REGARDING THE PROBLEM, BUT UNDER MY WARRANTY, I ...

Jan 2, 2001 Tires

I PURCHASED A 2000 TACOMA IN THE MONTH OF JULY. I HAVE NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT FOR THE GOODYEAR TIRES. THE GOODYEAR TIRES HAVE BEEN FOUND DEFECTIVE BY SEARS AUTOMOTIVE AND TOYOTA AND SHOULD BE REPLACED ASAP. FOR MORE THAN A MONTH, I HAVE CONTACTED GOODYEAR REGARDING THE PROBLEM, BUT UNDER MY WARRANTY, I ...

Dec 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 40 MPH THAT DAMAGED FRAME,AND CAUSED FRONT END TO BE REPLACED, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Seats

I AM CONCERNED THAT NOTHING IS IN PLACE TO PREVENT REAR SEAT PASSENGERS HEADS FROM STRIKING THE REAR WINDOW. VEHICLE IS SOLD WITH "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM" HOWEVER, NOTHING IS IN PLACE TO STOP SOMEONES HEAD FROM STRIKING THE GLASS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT AND DURING ACCELERATION. I HAVE WRITTEN BEFORE...

Dec 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 40 MPH THAT DAMAGED FRAME,AND CAUSED FRONT END TO BE REPLACED, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Seats

I AM CONCERNED THAT NOTHING IS IN PLACE TO PREVENT REAR SEAT PASSENGERS HEADS FROM STRIKING THE REAR WINDOW. VEHICLE IS SOLD WITH "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM" HOWEVER, NOTHING IS IN PLACE TO STOP SOMEONES HEAD FROM STRIKING THE GLASS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT AND DURING ACCELERATION. I HAVE WRITTEN BEFORE...

Dec 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WERE SOME RESIDUE ON STREET. VEHICLE HIT SOMETHING, SKIDDED, AND WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WERE SOME RESIDUE ON STREET. VEHICLE HIT SOMETHING, SKIDDED, AND WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE/ VIBRATION. ALSO,NOTICED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS UNBALANCED. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS, AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS #HTTIRE,P215/70...

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE/ VIBRATION. ALSO,NOTICED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS UNBALANCED. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS, AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS #HTTIRE,P215/70...

Nov 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND AT 45MPH AN AUTO PULLED INTO TRAFFIC DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME. I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO BRAKE, AND STRUCK VEHICLE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AT 45. IMPACT SPUN BOTH VEHICLES INTO THE CENTER LANE. TRUCK FRONT TIRES WERE MOVED BACK INTO THE FIREWALL,AND TENTIRE FRONT END MUST BE REP...

Nov 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND AT 45MPH AN AUTO PULLED INTO TRAFFIC DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME. I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO BRAKE, AND STRUCK VEHICLE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AT 45. IMPACT SPUN BOTH VEHICLES INTO THE CENTER LANE. TRUCK FRONT TIRES WERE MOVED BACK INTO THE FIREWALL,AND TENTIRE FRONT END MUST BE REP...

Nov 9, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING MY NEW TRUCK ON THE 5 FWY SUN. 10/29/00 APP. 4:30 PM. WITH MY SUN ROOF IN THE OPEN POSITION, WITHOUT WARNING, THE SUN ROOF BLEW OF THE TOP WITH CONSIDERABLE PRESSURE. SHATTERING ON THE FRONT HOOD & WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME. THIS TOOK CHIPS OUT OF THE PAINT & WINDSHIELD OF TH...

Nov 9, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING MY NEW TRUCK ON THE 5 FWY SUN. 10/29/00 APP. 4:30 PM. WITH MY SUN ROOF IN THE OPEN POSITION, WITHOUT WARNING, THE SUN ROOF BLEW OF THE TOP WITH CONSIDERABLE PRESSURE. SHATTERING ON THE FRONT HOOD & WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME. THIS TOOK CHIPS OUT OF THE PAINT & WINDSHIELD OF TH...

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

PRIOR TO RECALL CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS (225-75R-15) TIRES, DUE TO TIRES HAVING A 4 TO 5 INCH SPLIT BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND TREAD, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT HIS TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL BECAUSE BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT MANUFACTURED IN DECATUR IL. *JB

Oct 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

IT'S DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TRUCK WITH LOW BEAMS ON. ALL LIGHT IS FOCUSED 20-30' IN FRONT OF TRUCK. NO SCATTER LIGHT GOES BEYOND THAT. I'VE ALMOST GONE THROUGH INTERSECTIONS ON DARK ROADS. JOGGERS AND SCHOOLKIDS SUDDENLY APPEAR IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK ON DARK MORNINGS. HIGH BEAMS ARE FINE. I THINK THERE W...

Oct 31, 2000 Tires

PRIOR TO RECALL CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONE WILDERNESS (225-75R-15) TIRES, DUE TO TIRES HAVING A 4 TO 5 INCH SPLIT BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND TREAD, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT HIS TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL BECAUSE BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT MANUFACTURED IN DECATUR IL. *JB

Oct 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

IT'S DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TRUCK WITH LOW BEAMS ON. ALL LIGHT IS FOCUSED 20-30' IN FRONT OF TRUCK. NO SCATTER LIGHT GOES BEYOND THAT. I'VE ALMOST GONE THROUGH INTERSECTIONS ON DARK ROADS. JOGGERS AND SCHOOLKIDS SUDDENLY APPEAR IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK ON DARK MORNINGS. HIGH BEAMS ARE FINE. I THINK THERE W...

Oct 29, 2000 Air Bags

FRONTAL IMPACT WITH MAJOR DAMAGE, AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY

Oct 29, 2000 Air Bags

FRONTAL IMPACT WITH MAJOR DAMAGE, AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY

Oct 27, 2000 Power Train

ONCE VEHICLE WARMS UP DRIVETRAIN AREA MAKES DIFFERENT RINGING NOISES EVERYTIME CONSUMER IS IN ECOND/THIRD OR FOURTH GEAR. IT'S AN IRRITATING LOUD NOISE.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Power Train

ONCE VEHICLE WARMS UP DRIVETRAIN AREA MAKES DIFFERENT RINGING NOISES EVERYTIME CONSUMER IS IN ECOND/THIRD OR FOURTH GEAR. IT'S AN IRRITATING LOUD NOISE.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Tires

MORE THAN THREE SETS OF DIFFERENT TIRES, STILL VIBRATION IN BACK OF TRUCK, TOYOTA HAS NOT FIXED PROBLEM YET.*AK (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: P22575R15)

Oct 26, 2000 Tires

MORE THAN THREE SETS OF DIFFERENT TIRES, STILL VIBRATION IN BACK OF TRUCK, TOYOTA HAS NOT FIXED PROBLEM YET.*AK (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: P22575R15)

Oct 18, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT APPEARS TO EITHER 1) NOT BE FASTENED SECURELY TO FLOOR, OR 2) HAVE A FAULTY COMPONENT WHICH ALLOWS MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SEAT BOTTOM AND BACK REST. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP FIVE TMES. THE REPAIR WORK ONLY PROVIDED A TEMPORARY FIX. THE PROBLEM IS ACCOMPANIED BY A...

Oct 18, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SEAT APPEARS TO EITHER 1) NOT BE FASTENED SECURELY TO FLOOR, OR 2) HAVE A FAULTY COMPONENT WHICH ALLOWS MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SEAT BOTTOM AND BACK REST. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP FIVE TMES. THE REPAIR WORK ONLY PROVIDED A TEMPORARY FIX. THE PROBLEM IS ACCOMPANIED BY A...

Oct 14, 2000 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON A MAINTAIN CINDER ROAD, THE TIRE FAILED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND REFERED CONSUMER TO FIRESTONE, TIRE WAS A WILDERNESS AT, P265/75R15, DOT # W29V, CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *CJ

Oct 14, 2000 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING ON A MAINTAIN CINDER ROAD, THE TIRE FAILED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND REFERED CONSUMER TO FIRESTONE, TIRE WAS A WILDERNESS AT, P265/75R15, DOT # W29V, CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *CJ

Oct 2, 2000 Suspension

SUSPENSION IS DEFECTIVE. WHENEVER VEHICLE HITS A BUMP VEHICLE WILL REBOUND TWICE. SHOCKS WILL BOUNCE OFF OF BUMP, INSTEAD OF CONTROLLING IT. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS UNDER SERIOUS WHEATHER CONDITIONS, AND CAN CAUSE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Suspension

SUSPENSION IS DEFECTIVE. WHENEVER VEHICLE HITS A BUMP VEHICLE WILL REBOUND TWICE. SHOCKS WILL BOUNCE OFF OF BUMP, INSTEAD OF CONTROLLING IT. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS UNDER SERIOUS WHEATHER CONDITIONS, AND CAN CAUSE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

TRUCK HAS VIBRATION AND SHIMMY AT ALL SPEEDS. TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 1900 MILES. TRUCK STILL HAS VIBRATION . TIRES WERE BALANCED 6 DIFERENT TIMES . DEALER SAY ITS IN THE TIRES AND THE TIRE PLACE SAYS IT IS NOT THE TIRES. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH TIRES OR RIMS BUT TRUCK...

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

TRUCK HAS VIBRATION AND SHIMMY AT ALL SPEEDS. TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 1900 MILES. TRUCK STILL HAS VIBRATION . TIRES WERE BALANCED 6 DIFERENT TIMES . DEALER SAY ITS IN THE TIRES AND THE TIRE PLACE SAYS IT IS NOT THE TIRES. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH TIRES OR RIMS BUT TRUCK...

Sep 29, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES IN THE CONVERTER BOX. CAUSED ALL LIGHT FAILURE IN CAMPER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 29, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES IN THE CONVERTER BOX. CAUSED ALL LIGHT FAILURE IN CAMPER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 29, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES IN THE CONVERTER BOX. CAUSED ALL LIGHT FAILURE IN CAMPER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 29, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES IN THE CONVERTER BOX. CAUSED ALL LIGHT FAILURE IN CAMPER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

THREE WEEKS AGO I PURCHASED A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER WITH FIRESTONE 265X75X15 WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON IT. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I QUESTIONED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE TIRES AND ASKED THEM IF THE TIRES ON THE TRUCK WERE AFFECTED BY THE RECALL THAT WAS IN PLACE. THEY TOLD ME NO IT ...

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

THREE WEEKS AGO I PURCHASED A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER WITH FIRESTONE 265X75X15 WILDERNESS AT TIRES ON IT. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE I QUESTIONED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE TIRES AND ASKED THEM IF THE TIRES ON THE TRUCK WERE AFFECTED BY THE RECALL THAT WAS IN PLACE. THEY TOLD ME NO IT ...

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT ON FREEWAYGOING 70 MILES HOUR ITS A NEW TRUCK THE BLOW ALMOST KILL US WE LOST CONTROL BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF RODE...( DOT NUMBER: W2HY TIRE SIZE: 215/70R14 )

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT ON FREEWAYGOING 70 MILES HOUR ITS A NEW TRUCK THE BLOW ALMOST KILL US WE LOST CONTROL BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF RODE...( DOT NUMBER: W2HY TIRE SIZE: 215/70R14 )

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

PE00020, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 2000, TOYOTA, TACOMA, 16 INCH TIRE. WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD THUMPING NOISE AND VIBRATION ON THE STEERING DUE TO TWO FRONT TIRE BELTS THAT BROKE, AND SEEMED THAT TREAD WAS SEPARATING. TOYOTA WAS WILLING TO REPLACE ALL 5 TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE. *AK

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

PE00020, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 2000, TOYOTA, TACOMA, 16 INCH TIRE. WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD THUMPING NOISE AND VIBRATION ON THE STEERING DUE TO TWO FRONT TIRE BELTS THAT BROKE, AND SEEMED THAT TREAD WAS SEPARATING. TOYOTA WAS WILLING TO REPLACE ALL 5 TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE. *AK

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE TRAVELLING ON THE FREEWAY. THE SIDEWALL COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THIRD TIME TIRES HAVE GIVEN OUT, TWO OF THEM WITH OUT NOTICABLE ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70R14 )

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE TRAVELLING ON THE FREEWAY. THE SIDEWALL COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THIRD TIME TIRES HAVE GIVEN OUT, TWO OF THEM WITH OUT NOTICABLE ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70R14 )

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE TRAVELLING ON THE FREEWAY. THE SIDEWALL COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THIRD TIME TIRES HAVE GIVEN OUT, TWO OF THEM WITH OUT NOTICABLE ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70R14 )

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE TRAVELLING ON THE FREEWAY. THE SIDEWALL COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THIRD TIME TIRES HAVE GIVEN OUT, TWO OF THEM WITH OUT NOTICABLE ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70R14 )

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT TIRES, REPLACED TIRES BAD AND ARE BEING REPLACED BY FIRESTONE. NEW TIRES REQUIRED 5 OZ WEIGHT TO BALANCE. ONLY ALLOWING ME TO REPLACE WITH SAME WILDERNESS AT TIRES. CAN NOT DRIVE OVER 55 MPH WITH VIBRATION FROM TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265R15 112 )

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT TIRES, REPLACED TIRES BAD AND ARE BEING REPLACED BY FIRESTONE. NEW TIRES REQUIRED 5 OZ WEIGHT TO BALANCE. ONLY ALLOWING ME TO REPLACE WITH SAME WILDERNESS AT TIRES. CAN NOT DRIVE OVER 55 MPH WITH VIBRATION FROM TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 265R15 112 )

Jun 29, 2000 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, AND VEHICLE ROLLED THIRTY FEET AND STRUCK ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 29, 2000 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, AND VEHICLE ROLLED THIRTY FEET AND STRUCK ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. *AK

May 8, 2000 Suspension

MY DRIVER SIDE MIRROR IS HARD TO FOCUS AND I AM WRITING THIS BECAUSE THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND I AM IN DANGER BY DRIVING A TRUCK WITHOUT THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR, SO FAR I WAS GOING TO HAVE TWO ACCIDENTS. I ALSO ASKED SOME PEOPLE TO DRIVE MY NEW TRUCK TO SEE THE MIRROR, INCASE I WAS WRONG, THEY DID A...

May 8, 2000 Suspension

MY DRIVER SIDE MIRROR IS HARD TO FOCUS AND I AM WRITING THIS BECAUSE THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND I AM IN DANGER BY DRIVING A TRUCK WITHOUT THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR, SO FAR I WAS GOING TO HAVE TWO ACCIDENTS. I ALSO ASKED SOME PEOPLE TO DRIVE MY NEW TRUCK TO SEE THE MIRROR, INCASE I WAS WRONG, THEY DID A...

Apr 17, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR TWO HOURS AFTER LAST USE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH EXTINGUISHER. SPORT CITY TOYOTA WOULD NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE ON TRADE UNTIL AFTER A LETTER FROM GULF STATE TOYOTA DECLARED THERE WAS NO FIRE. DETERMINATION WAS MADE BY TEIR INSPECTOR. THE SERVICE MANAGE...

Apr 17, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR TWO HOURS AFTER LAST USE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH EXTINGUISHER. SPORT CITY TOYOTA WOULD NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE ON TRADE UNTIL AFTER A LETTER FROM GULF STATE TOYOTA DECLARED THERE WAS NO FIRE. DETERMINATION WAS MADE BY TEIR INSPECTOR. THE SERVICE MANAGE...

Apr 17, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR TWO HOURS AFTER LAST USE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH EXTINGUISHER. SPORT CITY TOYOTA WOULD NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE ON TRADE UNTIL AFTER A LETTER FROM GULF STATE TOYOTA DECLARED THERE WAS NO FIRE. DETERMINATION WAS MADE BY TEIR INSPECTOR. THE SERVICE MANAGE...

Apr 17, 2000 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR TWO HOURS AFTER LAST USE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH EXTINGUISHER. SPORT CITY TOYOTA WOULD NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE ON TRADE UNTIL AFTER A LETTER FROM GULF STATE TOYOTA DECLARED THERE WAS NO FIRE. DETERMINATION WAS MADE BY TEIR INSPECTOR. THE SERVICE MANAGE...

Mar 16, 2000 Visibility

THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR IS DEFECTIVE AND MADE IT HARD FOR THE DRIVER TO FOCUS ON WHAT IS IN THE MIRROR RESULTING IN EYE REDNESS AND PAIN. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Visibility

THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR IS DEFECTIVE AND MADE IT HARD FOR THE DRIVER TO FOCUS ON WHAT IS IN THE MIRROR RESULTING IN EYE REDNESS AND PAIN. NLM

Mar 11, 2000 Visibility

TO: NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION,I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AND I NOTICED THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY DRIVER SIDE MIRROR. I TALKED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHANGED THE MIRROR FOR ME. THE PROBLEM IS S...

Mar 11, 2000 Visibility

TO: NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION,I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AND I NOTICED THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY DRIVER SIDE MIRROR. I TALKED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHANGED THE MIRROR FOR ME. THE PROBLEM IS S...

Mar 6, 2000 Electrical System

CHEMICAL REACTION OF SULFURIC ACID WITH PLATED METALS OF BRAKE CASING PRODUCED TOXIC FUMES THAT WERE INHALED OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME PRODUCING SEVERE FRONTAL SINUS PAIN, CONGESTION, BLEEDING, AND HEADACHE. THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP WAS OVERTORQUE AT THE FACTORY AND RESULTED IN THE FRACTUR...

Mar 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHEMICAL REACTION OF SULFURIC ACID WITH PLATED METALS OF BRAKE CASING PRODUCED TOXIC FUMES THAT WERE INHALED OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME PRODUCING SEVERE FRONTAL SINUS PAIN, CONGESTION, BLEEDING, AND HEADACHE. THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP WAS OVERTORQUE AT THE FACTORY AND RESULTED IN THE FRACTUR...

Mar 6, 2000 Electrical System

CHEMICAL REACTION OF SULFURIC ACID WITH PLATED METALS OF BRAKE CASING PRODUCED TOXIC FUMES THAT WERE INHALED OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME PRODUCING SEVERE FRONTAL SINUS PAIN, CONGESTION, BLEEDING, AND HEADACHE. THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP WAS OVERTORQUE AT THE FACTORY AND RESULTED IN THE FRACTUR...

Mar 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHEMICAL REACTION OF SULFURIC ACID WITH PLATED METALS OF BRAKE CASING PRODUCED TOXIC FUMES THAT WERE INHALED OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME PRODUCING SEVERE FRONTAL SINUS PAIN, CONGESTION, BLEEDING, AND HEADACHE. THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP WAS OVERTORQUE AT THE FACTORY AND RESULTED IN THE FRACTUR...