2007 TOYOTA TACOMA Structure Problems

I have a well cared for, garaged 2007 Tacoma. It had a recall for a known frame corrosion issue. I had it inspected by Toyota and they chose not to replace the frame, choosing instead to apply a CRC spray in 2016. I have learned that my vehicle was sprayed by a formula that was later known to Toyota to harbor water and accelerate rusting. My vehicle has just failed state inspection and was identified to have a cracked frame in two places. Both left and right sides of the frame, behind the cab, and directly across from one another. The fact that Toyota now chooses not to honor any warranties, or provide consumer help, (I just spoke with their "Brand Engagement Center"), when I am the recipient of 2 known and compounding failures seems a dereliction of responsibility. I have a vehicle that should have a lot of service life left but for inadequate steel being used in production, that was then given an inadequate remedy which was later discontinued by Toyota after being found to accelerate corrosion. This seems like an obvious case of manufacturer responsibility but I'm being told I'll receive no assistance from the Toyota corporation. I wonder whether the inspection done in the first place was adequately and responsibly performed.

My 2007 Toyota Tacoma has an open recall on the rear leaf springs due to the risk of fuel tank puncture and fire. However, Toyota and their authorized dealership are unable to perform this safety recall because the vehicle’s frame is too severely rusted. The dealership informed me that attempting the repair could further damage the vehicle, and they requested I sign a waiver releasing Toyota of liability if harm occurs during the recall process. They also informed me that replacement frames are no longer available, so the recall cannot be completed as I was interested to pay for this to get the recall safely completed This leaves me with a vehicle that presents a known, life-threatening safety hazard, which Toyota cannot resolve. The frame corrosion is due to a previously acknowledged defect for which Toyota offered limited-time frame replacements that expired before I owned the vehicle. I believe Toyota is violating its obligation to provide a remedy for this open recall. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue, as it appears Toyota is leaving customers with dangerous, unrepaired vehicles and no available remedy.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer declined to service the vehicle because of the excessive rust on the subframe of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced before the recall repair could be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

Mileage: 198,000

Purchased my 2 tacoma in 11/24 second party learned of leaf spring tested and failed sent me home in rent a car demanding it back 2 min upon my arrival home due to the frame was damaged. Said they put it up on lift but didn't it was too dangerous. Had to he my vehicle out of their shop Saturday morning without the fix. Driving it off the lot from toyota Pittsfield Massachusetts. Called another toyota she sees in 16 it was inspected with recall but never fixed. I know if a pervious owner was aware who wouldn't get a fix for free? It came from an auction, a.dealership according to history. With no reports of it ever being fixed. I believe from much research this is the second recall for leaf springs. It was never explained to be except via text that it was terrible w insulation shoved in parts. Who had done it I'm not sure. CT. Toyota is amazed by the treatment I endured from Pitts toyota. Noone spoke to me.of alternatives, danger, cost to fix but just let me drive away unsafe. I'm appalled that toyota gets away with this when so many people are at risk. New tires oil change and this test Noone saw?? Until it was being cared for but refused. NO. It should be fixed all of this issue. The truck as many is in great shape engine everything for this is why I purchased it also knowing thinking how great totota is/was would be fixed being a federal recall. There are 10s of thousands of consumers still with this issue that most were unaware of. I was never personally told except a message.

The frame has been rusting real bad and seen other Tacomas same year and style have the recall. Especially rusting where the running boards were attached too

Despite dealer treatment of the frame in 2014 and an inspection in 2017 the frame rusted through and snapped where the bed meets the cab.

These vehicles have frame rot. It was addressed in cold weather states with a recall but the recall was not available in California. My vehicle was a california only truck. The corrosion if undressed will result in the frame breaking in half behind the rear left passenger seat. Toyota should have included all states in this recall and there are an abundance of toyotas manufactured from 2005 to 2010 on the road with this issue that are ticking time bombs. My vehicle only has 145K miles on it.

Over the years, Toyota has had to issue numerous recalls for their Toyota Tacomas and frame replacements/maintenance required by Toyota due to rust and corrosion. However, Toyota chose not to replace all frames, instead decided to "treat" the issue with underspray. My Toyota, like many others, has received the recalled Toyota undercoat spray to prevent rust and corrosion on a frame with known issues (once in 2015, another in 2019). I have just received a phonecall from my mechanic that my frame is now unsafe to drive and needs to be fixed or replaced. However, Toyota has claimed they have no guarantee on the vehicle and it isn't there problem because it is outside of the timeframe. However...this car DID participate in their recall 2x. And the recall and work done did not solve the problem or the recalled part: The frame that his crippled by corrosion and rust due to a flaw in the manufacturing process. This is leading to a car that is due for a very significant, expensive improvement that was at no cause by owners actions, or a very unsafe HIGH NUMBER of vehicles still on the road with failing frames due to Toyota's inability to fix their root cause issue on their initial recall in order to save a few bucks.

My Tacoma has a frame rust issue. I have been told that Toyota did a "voluntary recall" and replaced rusty frames under warranty but that program has ended. This is terrible because it wasn't in an official NHTSA recall, so a Carfax says nothing of 5his issue. I contacted Toyota and they are unwilling to do anything. I have been told that my frame can break in half while driving When reading about this issue, it seems like Toyota did not replace all frames. Instead, there was some way based on the state you lived in as to if you could get a frame replaced. My truck was titled in California. Can someone please help me to get Toyota to repurchase the vehicle from me, allow me to trade it in on a new truck, or replace the frame in the same way they had done so in the past? Thank you.

Frame corrosion safety card never been reported to us by mail, I stop by the dealer and they say is expired the recall. I reported to toyota springfield VA. they say this recall is close back in 2019 and they not be able to fixed. corrosion is extremely serious!

I bought this tacoma last year to someone who don’t do the chasis recall and I like to know if any possible way to do it. this chasis it’s in a very bad condition let me know what I can do thanks

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact's husband took the vehicle to a service shop for maintenance and was informed of corrosion to the subframe of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the passenger’s side rear frame rail, leaf spring, and several other areas replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

Mileage: 189,000

Frame is massively rusted and is hazardous. Need full replacement.

As part of the Tacoma Frame Replacement program (ZH6 and H0F), I brought my Tacoma to my Toyota dealer. They deemed my frame to NOT qualify for the replacement and lazily applied corrosion resistant spray to the rust on the frame that quickly flaked off. As soon as the program ended, the frame deteriorated quickly. There are 3 spots on the frame where my hand can slide through near the front of the frame on both the driver side and the passenger side. I have removed about 5 pounds of frame/rust from the interior of the frame and the exterior of the frame. I have contacted Toyota several times and been told that there are no appeals or anything I can do except pay for a new frame out of pocket, sell, or try to repair.

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RUSTED FRAME. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE WITH A RUSTED FRAME AS THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO THIS DEFECT.

We bought the truck used in 2021 when it had 114,000 mi. Looked great, drives great. Now our mechanic tells us there are rust spots all over the frame — and that there is a recall. I looked into the recall and the window closed last year. Is it legal for Toyota to stop a recall when it is such a big safety issue? Buyers of used cars need to know about this site to check for recalls. I think very few people know about this app.

Yesterday, 7/27/2022, I had my 2007 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab at my mechanic's shop for a minor issue. While on the lift he noticed significant rust on the frame rails. He brought me over and showed me extensive areas where the metal was completely rusted through. I have never seen anything like this on even the oldest of vehicles. Subsequently I did a search online and found that this was a known issue for many years of Tacoma truck frames, but I was never notified by Toyota or anyone including the local Toyota dealer where I have had services done. I cannot believe a company as well established as Toyota would allow such a potentially serious problem to go unaddressed. Toyota should be held responsible for selling defective and dangerous vehicles and be required to effect repairs as soon as possible completely at their cost. (see article below) https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/toyota-tacoma-most-years-are-reliable-but-some-2005-2010-models-struggle-with-rusty-frames-faulty-leaf-springs

Crack on the frame.

The entire chassis is rusted underneath. This vehicle is only 14 years old and the brake lines are completely rusted, the rear bumper cross arm that holds the frame from side to side is rusted. Multiple parts under the rear are having to be replaced due to the rust!

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the passenger's side frame, driver's side frame, and the subframe of the vehicle were severely corroded, including the area where the fuel tank was located. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (Suspension) however, the dealer informed the contact that they could not mount the leaf springs as the frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

I was totally aware of the recall for these year models of Tacoma and I brought the truck in several times to have the frame inspected and asked for it to be replaced. The folks at Dorschel Automotive group turned me away saying it did not meet the "rust perforation standard." Lo and behold, when Dorschel was bought by Bob Johnson Auto Group, the first time I took it in they recognized that the frame was entirely rotted and would not pass inspection. At this point, I called Toyota Customer Service and they said they would not honor the recall as it is outside the window of time. Yet this is not a matter of me not taking proper action. I did. I did my due diligence and I am being harmed by the negligence of the service managers at Dorschel. I made Toyota aware that the frame inspection was not done properly. I could see visible rust and I made mention of that. Now I am in a really tough spot. The truck only has around 130K miles on it and planty of useful life but for this faulty frame. Consumer stated attempted to access the benefits under the warranty recall.

in 2020 my mechanic notified me my frame was rusted and would not pass next inspection. i did further research on line and discovered there was a recall of which i never recieved any notification. i also discovered there was a class action lawsuit case # 2:15-cv-02171-fmo-ffm. i contacted toyota and filed a complaint case # 210402000664. they called back saying there was nothing they could do, the frame corrosion warrentee end 8-21-2019. not great news seeing i was not notified of recall or law suit... by the way there are 3 toyotas sitting in my driveway. i have not moved in 20 years , and my phone number has never changed.i have since had the repairs made by replacing the crossmember and patch welding the rusted area at my own expence ( 1000.00$). i have reciepts. there is a lot of life left in my tacoma, i am dissapointed toyota did not help in any way , shape or form....if there is a recall you should stand by your product! i was dismissed to go away and deal with it on my own... so i wish to file a formal complaint against toyota america . im sure there are others out there like me. please help , philip delacruz

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the chassis was completely rusted, resulting in the vehicle being undrivable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the chassis to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

Mileage: 71,000

The roof of the truck is rusting and corroding (photo attached). I brought the truck to a reputable body shop, and the technician said that it was clear that the issue was a defective paint job from Toyota, because the corrosion was coming from the body up. I take great care of my truck, including getting it washed and waxed frequently. As you are almost certainly aware, Toyota had a massive recall campaign for Toyota Tacomas because the frames were rusting out. In fact, Toyota replaced the frame of this truck pursuant to that recall. An internet search reveals that countless other Toyota Tacoma owners are experiencing the exact same issue as me, with corrosion on the roofs of their vehicles. This problem appears to be systemic and the fault of Toyota's manufacturing process. I am concerned that this corrosion poses a safety hazard because it is only a matter of time before the corrosion eats away through the body and causes untold damage to critical components of the vehicle. I tried to resolve this issue directly with Toyota, but they refused to repair the faulty paint job. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Thank you.

The truck frame is rusting away and the dealer said the recall passes in 2016 when it’s supposed to expire 15 years after manufacturing it’s a 2007 Tacoma

STRUCTURE: The frame on my 2007 Tacoma single cab, 2 wheel drive truck is severely corroded in several places, making the vehicle structurally unsound. Additionally, the support bar for my radiator is so rusted out, the radiator is likely to fall out, should I hit a large pothole at any rate of speed. The frame has a roughly 1” hole completely through, on the front driver side, and is scaling and flaking in a number of areas. This vehicle is used almost solely as transportation to and from work, and running errands, in an area with moderate temps, so no salted roads. While we do live on an island, the truck is not brought to the beach, as it does not fit my entire family, and we have a separate 4x4 truck which we use for camping, beach days, etc. I know there was a recall on the frame, but we never received any notice, nor were we told by the Servco Toyota shop where the vehicle was serviced at that time. We bought the truck second hand from a dealership in 2011. The vehicle is available to be inspected, upon request.

TOYOTA NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF ANY FRAME RUST ISSUES, NOR WAS I EVER CONTACTED REGARDING A CLASS ACTION SUIT WHICH DOES INVOLVE FRAME RUST ON MY VEHICLE. I HAD TO PERFORM EXTENSIVE RESEARCH TO INFORM MYSELF OF THE ISSUE. WHEN I VISITED A DEALERSHIP FOR LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT, I WAS TOLD THAT FRAME RUST WAS TOO EXTENSIVE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT MAKE ME AWARE OF THE RESULTS OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING FRAME REPLACEMENT AND THAT THE FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED AT MY OWN EXPENSE, AT WHICH TIME I COULD NOT AFFORD. A QUALIFIED SHOP INDICATES THAT MY FRAME IS TOO RUSTED TO REPAIR. I FOUND THIS ARTICLE FROM 2016 WHICH EXACTLY DESCRIBES MY ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.REUTERS.COM/ARTICLE/US-TOYOTA-SETTLEMENT-IDUSKBN1370PE IN ADDITION, THIS ARTICLE NOTES THAT THIS OTHER PERSON WAS ALSO NOT CONTACTED BY TOYOTA: HTTPS://WWW.WCPO.COM/MONEY/CONSUMER/DONT-WASTE-YOUR-MONEY/WARRANTY-RUNNING-OUT-FOR-RUSTING-TOYOTA-FRAMES IN THIS COMPLAINT FROM NHTSA'S WEBSITE, THIS 2007 TACOMA OWNER ALSO DID *NOT* RECEIVE ANY NOTIFICATION OF ANY FRAME RUST ISSUES: ON THE NHSTA WEBSITE, REFERENCE THIS COMPLAINT NUMBER: NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11403666 THERE ARE 81 OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS SAME ISSUE! MY VEHICLE IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE. TOYOTA CORPORATE REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE THAT I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTIFICATION OF FRAME ISSUES AND ONLY REFERS TO AN UNRELATED EXTENDED WARRANTY, WHICH I HAD PURCHASED AT THE TIME I PURCHASED MY 2007 TACOMA. TOYOTA CORPORATE ONLY INFORMED ME THAT THE REPAIR OFFER WHICH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT IS EXPIRED. ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE FROM TOYOTA CORPORATE IS DENIED. MY VEHICLE IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IN CLOSING, I NEGOTIATED THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE NEW IN JULY OF 2008. IT WAS A COMPANY VEHICLE AT THE TIME. IN 2009 I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THE COMPANY AND HAVE BEEN THE REGISTERED OWNER FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS.

Mileage: 300,000

I'VE NOTICED THE THE UNDERCOATING ON THE FRAME IS REALLY STARTING TO DETERIORATE, AND A LOT OF RUST IS HAPPENING,I KNOW FRAME RUST CAN CAUSE PARTS TO SNAP OFF OR CRACK, WHICH WILL REALLY COMPROMISE THE SAFETY FOR MYSELF, MY PASSENGERS AND OTHER MOTORISTS. IT MAY ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY DIMINISH THE TACOMAS ABILITY TO PROTECT MY FAMILY AND I IN A CRASH. I KNOW CERTAIN TOYOTA'S HAVE THIS RECALL ALREADY BECAUSE OF THE DUST MAGNET UNDERCOATING TOYOTA USES. FOR SOME REASON I WAS ONLY ABLE TO LOAD 1 PHOTO, WILL SEND MORE IF NEEDED, I REALLY NEED SOMETHING DONE.

MY TRUCKS HAS A VERY BAD RUSTED FRAME DUE TO A TOYOTA POOR FRAME COAT AND IT WILL NEED TO REPLACE NOT FEELING SAFE DRIVING NOT LETTER WAS SENT OUT DURING THE TIME TO DO THE RECALL OF TOYOTA FRAMES

I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH I BOUGHT IN JANUARY OF 2020. I NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE CHASSIS NEAR THE TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER HAD REALLY BAD CORROSION HAPPENING. THE RUST HAS EATEN UP A LARGE PART OF THE CHASSIS BEAM IN 3 DIFFERENT SPOTS SEVERELY AND BY THE LOOKS OF IT CAN SPLIT IN HALF IN NO TIME.THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY FROM THE NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA AREA. NOT TIL MONTHS AFTER I HAD PURCHASED THE TRUCK I WAS INFORMED THAT TOYOTA HAD A MASSIVE RECALL FOR RUSTED OUT FRAMES TO BE REPLACEMENT. I GONE 2 DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS AND THEY AREN'T WILLING TO INSPECT MY CHASSIS OR HELP ME OUT WITH ANYTHING.

RUST FRAME

TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND HE TOLD ME THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I WAS TOLD THAT TOYOTA WAS REPLACING THE RUSTED FRAMES FOR THE KNOWN PROBLEM BUT I CANNOT FIND HOW I CAN GET THE PROCESS STARTED.

Mileage: 147,914

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA WORLD OF LAKEWOOD (1118 OCEAN AVE RT 88, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CHASSIS WAS GOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE MENTIONED AN UNKNOWN NHTSA CAMPAIGN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE OF THE TRANSMISSION AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE CHASSIS WAS IN VERY BAD SHAPE AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,000.*DT

Mileage: 87,000

2007 TACOMA/TOYOTA FRAME HAS BAD RUST AN CORROSION. THERE WAS A RECALL AT ONE TIME BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. TRUCK IS IN GOOD CONDITION 87000 MI. TRUCK WAS SERVICED TODAY 1-22-2021. MECHANIC SAID CHASSIS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION. COULD TURN OUT TO BE FATAL ON THE HIGHWAY.

I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA . I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS ABOUT THE FRAME THEY SAID THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED AND MY TRUCK HAS BEEN 'FIXED' FOR THE FRAME ISSUE, NOW THERE DEFINITION OF FIXED IS A UNDERCOATING THAT HASN'T DONE A SINGLE THING TO PREVENT THE RUST. IT WILL NOT PASS THE VA STATE INSPECTION. I SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON THIS VEHICLE FOR SOME [XXX] RECALL THAT HAS 'EXPIRED' A SAFETY RECALL SHOULD NOT EXPIRE. IT IS A DANGER TO MY LIFE AND OTHERS. I WILL CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL SOMETHING IS DONE. IT IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. THIS EITHER NEEDS TO BE FIXED OR I NEED TO GET MY MONEY BACK. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE MADE SEVERAL REPORTS IT SHOWS THAT NHTSA IS A JOKE THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT ANYTHING OTHER THEN THE MONEY THEY PROFIT. THANKS. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Mileage: 130,000

MY INDIGO BLUE PAINT HAS PEELED OF THE ROOF OF THE CAB PREMATURELY AND WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE I RESEARCHED THE TOYOTA RECALL ON WHITE BLIZZARD PEARL PAINT AND I BELIEVE THIS IS DEFINITELY A SIMILAR DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY PLEASE VIEW PICTURES ATTACHED. SINCERELY [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Mileage: 150,000

I PURCHASE A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA IN JUNE 2015 AT THAT TIME WE WERE TOLD DUE TO RECALL BY TOYOTA, THE FRAME HAD BEEN UNDERCOATED. RECENTLY RESEARCHING THE RECALL INFORMATION, THIS WAS ONE OF THE OPTIONS FOR REPAIR BY TOYOTA RECALL. WHEN WE WENT FOR AN INSPECTION IT FAILED BECAUSE OF RUSTY FRAME....HOW CAN YOU ALLOW RECALLS TO EXPIRE? I KNOW THIS WAS HUGE EXPENSE TO TOYOTA TO REPAIR VEHICLES, BUT I FEEL LIKE A LIFE IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN A LOSS FOR A COMPANY THAT SHOULD HAVE MANUFACTURED A QUALITY PRODUCT TO BEGIN WITH. MY QUESTION IS, HOW CAN YOU, IN GOOD CONSCIENCE ALLOW RECALLS TO EXPIRE, WHEN CLEARLY ONE OF THE RECALL OPTIONS DID NOT TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM? MY SON SPOKE WITH TOYOTA AND THEY COULD CARE LESS. I DO NOT HAVE THE FINANCES TO REPAIR OR BUY A NEW VEHICLE. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. IF PART OF THE RECALL/REPAIR PROCESS WOULD DETERIORATE AFTER A FEW YEARS IS THIS REALLY A FIX TO THE PROBLEM? DOESN'T THAT STILL LEAVE A SAFETY ISSUE? I JUST DO NOT BELIEVE THE UNDERCOAT WORKED THE WAY IT SHOULD HAVE AND A NEW RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED, AS CLEARLY THIS DID NOT STOP THE PROBLEM AND THE ISSUE IS STILL THERE WITH OWNERS OF UNDERCOATED VEHICLES. I PRAY OWNERS ARE AWARE OF THIS AND IT DOES NOT RESULT IN A LOSS OF LIFE OR LIMB. TOO MANY ACCIDENTS ARE HAPPENING FOR NEGLIGENCE OF THE MANUFACTURE. I DO APPLAUD TOYOTA FOR TRYING TO MAKE THE VEHICLES SAFE, BUT THIS INSTANCE AFTER A FEW YEARS, CLEARLY THE UNDERCOATING FAILED TO REPAIR AND MAKE VEHICLE SAFE.

Mileage: 118,000

CLEAR COAT GONE AND PAINT IS PEELING AND FADING ON ALMOST ALL SURFACES

THE SHIFTER BROKE AFTER PULLING INTO PARK AND THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE GEAR BOX FAILED. REPAIRED SHIFT CABLE 8/6/2020.

Mileage: 168,000

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN 2007. RECENTLY UPON MY PERIODIC INSPECTION OF THE FRAME I NOTICED ALL THE FRAME WELDS IN THE UPPER FRAME AREA RUSTED AND THE WELDS APPEARED TO BE BREAKING ON THE FRAME. IF THIS IS IN FACT THE CASE THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER ROAD WORTHY. THE FRAME OF ANY VEHICLE SHOULD LAST THE ENTIRE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS 153000 ORIGINAL MILES ON THE ODOMETER.

Mileage: 153,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION ON THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONDITION WORSENED OVER TIME DUE TO ROAD SALT IN SNOWY CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOLAN TOYOTA LOCATED AT (2100 KIETZKE LN, RENO, NV 89502 (775) 826-2750) TO HAVE THE LEAF SPRINGS REPLACED UNDER RECALL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RUST ON THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Mileage: 125,000

I HAVE TWO CONCERNS: FIRST IS THE CLEAR-COAT AND PAINT ON THE VEHICLE RUBBING OFF CAUSING THE ROOF AND OTHER BODY PANELS TO RUST, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE TO BE COMPROMISED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT/ROLLOVER. SECOND IS THAT THE FRONT HEADLAMPS FILL UP WITH WATER/MOISTURE DURING COLD WEATHER/RAIN/ AND CAR WASHES. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE HEADLAMPS SHORTING OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLE INJURIES/DEATHS. TOYOTA SO FAR HAS OFFERED NO SOLUTION TO EITHER CONCERN AND MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY CLAIMS THEY WON'T COVER SEALED BEAM HEADLAMPS. IF THEY ARE AS THEY CLAIM SEALED BEAM HEADLAMPS HOW IS THE WATER INTRUSION HAPPENING? BOTH OF THESE CONCERNS ARE SAFETY RELATED AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SUCH. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND IT ONLY HAS LESS THAN 62,000 MILES.

Mileage: 59,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RILEY TOYOTA (2105 CHRISTY DR, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101, 573-893-3100) FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE BOTTOM FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING MANUFACTURED IN CANADA, A SPECIAL COATING WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE FRAME AND CAUSED THE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 204,900.

Mileage: 204,900

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LIFT SPRING SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER SOLD THE VEHICLE WITH A RECALL THAT WAS EXPIRED AND HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED. THE VEHICLE DID EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. *JS

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA THAT WAS INVOLVED IN THE FRAME RUST RECALL. MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE CURRENTLY RUST PERFORATIONS IN THE FRAME (MANY FRAMES WERE REPLACED BY TOYOTA AT NO COST DURING THE ORIGINAL RECALL) THAT BECAUSE TOYOTA INSPECTED THE FRAME (WITH A PREVIOUS OWNER IN 2016) AND DID NOT FIND ANY ISSUES LARGE ENOUGH AT THAT TIME TO CAUSE THE ENTIRE FRAME TO BE REPLACED, THAT THEIR "CRC" UNDERCOATING THEY APPLIED WAS ALL THAT WAS NECESSARY. LESS THAN 3 YEARS LATER (MAYBE SOONER, BUT I JUST GOT THE VEHICLE) THE FRAME HAS HOLES IN IT AND TOYOTA IS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BUT OFFER A FULL OUT OF POCKET $10,000-$15,000 FRAME REPLACEMENT. THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS OF THESE VEHICLES FROM THE ORIGINAL RECALL THAT WERE ONLY SPRAYED AND NOT REPLACED THAT ARE NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH ABSOLUTELY NO RECOURSE FOR NEW (AKA UNAWARE) OWNERS BECAUSE NO WARRANTY OF THE SPRAY WHATSOEVER EXISTS. UNDERCOATING IN NO WAY PREVENTS RUST FROM CONTINUING TO ROT AWAY AND MAKE HOLES IN FRAMES - ALL TOYOTAS THAT WERE ONLY SPRAYED BUT DID NOT HAVE ENTIRE FRAME REPLACEMENT SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO GET NEW INSPECTIONS BY TOYOTA AND REVISIT THE NEED FOR FRAME REPLACEMENTS.

Mileage: 128,000

WE TOOK OUR TOYOTA TACOMA 07 WITH 62,402 MILEAGE FOR STATE INSPECTION ON 7/24/2019. SIGNIFICANT RUST PERFORATION WAS FOUND ON THE FRAME CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FAIL INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WE LEARNED ABOUT TOYOTA'S WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM FOR RUST PERFORATION FROM THEIR CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR 2005'2010 TACOMA VEHICLES, BUT OUR 07 TACOMA'S EXTENSION EXPIRED ON 5/26/2019. WE CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND WERE TOLD THAT TOYOTA WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP IN OUR SITUATION, EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM EXISTED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND WE ONLY LEARNED OF THE PROBLEM AND THE PROGRAM AT THIS POINT BECAUSE OF THE TIMING OF OUR STATE INSPECTION.

Mileage: 62,402

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WAS COLLECTING RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUST HAD PARTIALLY EATEN THROUGH THE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHATTAM TOYOTA (7 PARK OF COMMERCE WAY, SAVANNAH, GA 31405, (912) 386-4040) WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR, WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROOF, THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *BF*JB

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WAS COLLECTING RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUST HAD PARTIALLY EATEN THROUGH THE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHATTAM TOYOTA (7 PARK OF COMMERCE WAY, SAVANNAH, GA 31405, (912) 386-4040) WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR, WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROOF, THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *BF*JB

Mileage: 90,000

THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WAS NOT IN A WRECK. I RECENTLY HAD MY TRUCK WORKED ON AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRAME HAD ABOUT A TWO FOOT SPOT THAT WAS RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME. AFTER LEARNING THIS, I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT WAS SETTLED WITH TOYOTA FOR THE 2005-2010 YEAR MODEL TACOMA BECAUSE OF FRAME CORROSION. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE TO EXPLAIN TO THEM THAT I NEVER GOT A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL. THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME THEY WOULD NO LONGER REPLACE THE FRAMES FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE I WAS TWO MONTHS PAST THE DEADLINE. I WILL MOST LIKELY BE FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM IF THEY CONTINUE TO REFUSE TO REPLACE MY FRAME. THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND HAD I KNOWN ABOUT THIS, I WOULD HAVE TAKEN CARE OF IT SOONER. THEY CLAIM THEY SENT A RECALL NOTIFICATION, HOWEVER I NEVER RECEIVED IT. I DON'T THINK IT'S RIGHT THAT TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO FIX A PROBLEM THEY KNEW ABOUT AND WAS RECALLED ON THE VEHICLE THEY BUILT. MY FAMILY HAS RIDDEN IN THE VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN PUT AT RISK OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. NOW I BASICALLY HAVE A WORTHLESS UNSAFE TRUCK THAT WILL COST TOO MUCH TO REPAIR. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO FORCE TOYOTA TO REPLACE THE FRAME ON MY TRUCK? TOYOTA GAVE ME CASE #[XXX]. THE CONVERSATION WAS RECORDED AND BURNED TO A CD, WHICH I HAVE IN MY POSSESSION. IF NECESSARY, I CAN MAIL IT TO SOMEONE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

Mileage: 129,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF YORK (1885 WHITEFORD RD, YORK, PA 17402) TO HAVE THE LEAF SPRING REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

THERE ARE 3 RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE IN WHICH I'VE BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO SET UP A DATE IN WHICH I CAN LEAVE MY VEHICLE. THE RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA STATED THAT I WOULD BE PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE WHILE THE WORK IS BEING PERFORMED, SINCE THE RUST TREATMENT WAS GOING TO TAKE 4 DAYS TO DRY. NOW SINCE I'VE REQUESTED A LOANER VEHICLE THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUES TO AVOID MY CALLS OR LET ME SPEAK WITH THE HEAD REPAIR TECHNICIAN. THE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE HAS HAD RECALLS FOR SAFETY HAZARDS AND POTENTIAL DEATH WHILE DRIVING.

I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. IT'S FRAME HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER (HERTRICH) THREE SEPARATE TIMES FOR RUST TO THE FRAME. IT RECEIVED A RUST INHIBITOR COATING ON 1/16/15. IT WAS INSPECTED AGAIN ON 12/21/17 AND 1/3/19. DURING THE 1/3/19 INSPECTION, THE DEALER CONDUCTED A MULTI-POINT INSPECTION. MY TRUCK'S STEERING COMPONENTS AND STEERING LINKAGE WERE INSPECTED. IT RECEIVED A GREEN CHECK BY THE DEALER, THE HIGHEST RATING. ON 2/7/19, JUST ONE MONTH AFTER THE INSPECTION, MY POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT SAFELY TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. MY TRUCK'S RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM HAD HEAVY CORROSION, AND MOST OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID HAD LEAKED. MY MECHANIC REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. IT WAS HEAVILY CORRODED. MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN ONE THIS CORRODED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS OF MY CORRODED POWER STEERING RACK. TOYOTA HAS REFUSED TO APPLY A SECOND COAT OF THE RUST INHIBITOR TO MY TRUCK'S FRAME, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE NEW RUST COMING THROUGH THE PREVIOUS TREATMENT. NOW, RUST AND CORROSION TO MY POWER STEERING RACK, EXACTLY WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE TRUCK FRAME, HAD MASSIVE CORROSION, CAUSING A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I HAVE CHECKED TOYOTA FORUMS, AND THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH OTHER TOYOTA TACOMA OWNERS. PLEASE FORCE TOYOTA TO PROPERLY ADDRESS THE CORROSION ISSUES WITH IT'S TACOMA TRUCKS. THE RUST INHIBITOR THAT WAS APPLIED TO MY TRUCK'S FRAME IN JANUARY OF 2015 HAS FAILED. THE TRUCK'S FRAME, AND COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, CONTINUE TO RUST AND CORRODE, CAUSING DANGER TO ME, MY FAMILY, AND OTHER MOTORISTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION IN THIS MATTER.

Mileage: 137,531

BOUGHT A 2007 TACOMA 4X4 WITH APPROX. 300 MILES ON IT. IT HAD BEEN STOLEN FROM A LOT AND THEREFORE HAD A RED TITLE. WE GOT A LETTER INFORMING US THE FRAME WAS POSSIBLY RUSTING AND TO TAKE IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER WHICH WE DID AND WAS INFORMED IT WAS RUSTED BEYOND BEING REPAIRED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. AFTER BEING TOLD IT WOULD TAKE A WHILE TO GET THE FRAME IN BEFORE IT COULD BE REPAIRED WE WAITED ABOUT A YEAR, IN THE MEAN TIME WE HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIND OUT WHAT THE HOLD UP WAS. AFTER A YEAR OR SO WAIT WE WERE TOLD THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE IT HAS A RED TITLE, THIS TRUCK WAS NOT WATER DAMAGED OR IN AN ACCIDENT, SO NOW THE FRAME IS ALMOST RUSTED INTO WITH AROUND 100,00 MILES ON IT, PLEASE TELL ME HOW IT GETTING STOLEN HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE FRAME RUSTING THRU. LL HAD A RECALL ON ALL OF THESE TRUCKS BECAUSE OF THIS HAPPENING. I WOULD GREATLY LOVE TO HEAR HOW THEY CAN AVOID REPAIRING THIS ONE!! AT A LATER DATE WE HAD A RECALL ON THE REAR SPRINGS AND THEY REPLACED THEM... . .

RECALL ON FRAME FROM TOYOTA .TOYOTA HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP FIX THIS PROBLEM REPORTED AND WAS INSPECTED JAN.2018 BY SPARKS TOYOTA .

I EXPERIENCED A BAD SMELL IN THE CABIN, PARTICULARLY WHEN FIRST SWITCHING ON THE IGNITION, WHICH CAUSES THE CABIN AIR FAN TO START RUNNING. I CHECKED THE CABIN AIR FILTER. THERE WERE RAT FECES IN THE PLEATS OF THE FILTER, A SMELL OF RAT URINE, AND THERE WAS FOAM MATERIAL FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. PRESUMABLY THE RATS HAD BEEN CHEWING IT TO MAKE A NEST. THEY HAD ALSO BEEN CHEWING ON THE FILTER MATERIAL. THE LOCAL TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE SAID TOYOTA USA WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP ME. I REMOVED THE COWL AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CABIN AIR INTAKE IS OPEN TO THE SPACE UNDER THE COWL. I FOUND THAT THAT THE TOP OF THE COWL IS DRAINED BY HOLES WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE SHAFTS GO THROUGH THE COWL. THE WATER COLLECTS IN THE SPACE UNDER THE COWL, WHICH IN TURN IS DRAINED THROUGH LARGE DRAIN HOLES AT BOTH ENDS, DOWN INTO THE FENDERS ABOVE THE WHEEL WELLS, AND TO THE GROUND. I THINK THE RATS WERE GETTING UNDER THE COWL AND INTO THE CABIN AIR INTAKE THROUGH ONE OR MORE OF THESE HOLES. I CLEANED THE BLOWER FAN ASSEMBLY, THE CABIN AIR INTAKE, AND THE INSIDE OF THE COWL, AND REPLACED THE CABIN AIR FILTER. I MADE SCREENS FROM INCH MESH TO KEEP THE RATS OUT OF THE SPACE UNDER THE COWL. I INSTALLED THEM ON BOTH SIDES. I ALSO MADE AND INSTALLED A SCREEN OVER THE CABIN AIR INTAKE TO KEEP RATS OUT IF THEY SOMEHOW GET AROUND THE SIDE SCREENS. I HAVE HAD NO MORE PROBLEMS SO FAR. SINCE RATS CARRY DISEASE, I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUE FOR ALL THE OTHER OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. I AM FORWARDING THIS INFORMATION IN THE HOPE THAT YOU CAN PRESSURE TOYOTA USA TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND CORRECT THIS ISSUE FOR ALL OWNERS.

Mileage: 49,000

CORROSION ISSUES WITH TOYOTA. HAD MY VEHICLE CHASSIS INSPECTED PER A NOTIFICATION RECEIVED IN 2016. DEALER INDICATED "NOMINAL". I VIEWED MY CHASSIS SOON THEREAFTER AND NOTICED METAL SEPARATION. I REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA.COM AND RECEIVED NOTHING. I NOW HAVE A PIECE OF METAL WHOSE WELD BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. I WAS GIVEN AN UPDATED LETTER BY MY LOCAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. I NEVER RECEIVED THIS AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY TREATMENT TO MY CHASSIS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, PARTICULARLY SINCE WELDS ARE BREAKING DUE TO CORROSION. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE JULY 2016. PICTURES WERE TAKEN IN 2016, WITHIN 3-4 WEEKS OF THE ALLEGED DEALER INSPECTION.

Mileage: 148,188

FRAME WAS INSPECTED AND IT IS RUSTING,

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A HOLE IN THE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INSTRUCTED THE DEALER TO PROVIDE THE CONTACT WITH A LOANER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS INVESTIGATED AND THE DEALER WAS WAITING TO HEAR FROM THE MANUFACTURER. IN 2014, THE DEALER SPRAYED THE FRAME DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 101,000.

Mileage: 101,000

THE PAINT IS DEFECTIVE AND PEELING OFF VEHICLE IN MORE THAN ONE LOCATION.

MY CHASYS FRAME HAVE RUST AND LOOK LIKE MY MOTOR GOING TO FELL TO THE FLOOR I CALL TOYOTA BUT THE SAY NO OPEN RECALL TO REPLACE MY FRAME, ALSO MY CAR HAVE A LOT VIBRATION ON REAR WENT ACELERATION. BUT TOYOTA DONT WANTE HELP

Mileage: 280,000

THE FRAME OF THIS TRUCK IS EXTREMELY RUSTED AND HAS BEEN FOR SOME TIME. HAVE SPENT A GREAT DEAL ON PARTS DUE TO THE RUST AND NOW IT IS CONSIDERED AS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED TO GET TOYOTA'S ATTENTION ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE BUT THEY KEEP TURNING ME AWAY. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT ON THE INTERNET AND FOLKS AROUND MY COMMUNITY WHO OWN THE SAME TYPE VEHICLE IS RUSTED AS WELL. PLEASE! I NEED SOMEONE TO CONTACT TOYOTA ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. ONCE THE FUEL TANK WAS REMOVED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Mileage: 137,000

EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME OF TRUCK. FRAME COATING/ PROTECTION INSUFFICIENT. TOYOTA RE-COATED THE FRAME ON FEBRUARY 7TH 2015 HOWEVER THE FRAME HAS CONTINUED TO RUST UNABATED AS COATING IS FLAKING OFF.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE CORROSION AND THE CHASSIS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION RECALL, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND CONTAINED HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION RECALL WAS EXPIRED AND COULD NOT BE USED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.

Mileage: 68,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF CORROSION ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,525. UPDATED 10/05/16*LJ *TR

Mileage: 83,525

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE INSPECTING UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SEVERE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WILL ORDER THE FRAME AND CONTACT THE OWNER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE SAME DEALER IN MARCH OF 2015 AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE FRAME WAS FINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE INSPECTED A SECOND TIME. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,500. UPDATED 08/05/16*LJ *CN

Mileage: 58,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE REPAIR, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CROSS MEMBER WAS CORRODED COMPLETELY DUE TO RUST. IN 2014, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER A VOLUNTARY RECALL ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER, WHICH CONSISTED OF SPRAYING A CORROSION PROTECTION COMPOUND TO THE CROSS MEMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,184. ....UPDATED 07/05/16 *BF THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING AN UPDATE. UPDATED 09/19/16. *JB *CN

Mileage: 69,184

I PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA FROM BERNARDI TOYOTA IN FRAMINGHAM, MA IN DECEMBER OF 2008. TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, USA, INC. ISSUED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE FRAMES OF 2007 TOYOTA TACOMAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT WHICH RESULTED IN CORROSION TO THE VEHICLES FRAME. I BROUGHT MY TOYOTA TACOMA IN FOR INSPECTION AT BERNARDI TOYOTA AND THE FRAME DID NOT HAVE A HOLE IN IT. THEREFORE, THE FRAME WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT, RATHER IT WAS ONLY ELIGIBLE TO BE SPRAYED WITH A COATING THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT CORROSION. IN MARCH OF 2016, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE VEHICLES LEAF SPRINGS (ALSO CORROSION RELATED). I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL AND BERNARDI TOYOTA NOTICED A HOLE IN THE FRAME. BERNARDI CONTACTED TOYOTA CORPORATE TO REPLACE THE FRAME; HOWEVER, WAS REFUSED. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AS WELL AND THEY ALSO REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FRAME WITH A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT, DESPITE REPLACING FRAMES FOR OTHER CUSTOMERS. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE SPRAY APPLIED TO THE FRAME DID NOT WORK TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION. TOYOTA REPLACED THE FRAME ON TRUCKS WITH HOLES IN THE FRAME SIMILAR TO MINE, BUT REFUSES TO REPLACE THE FRAME ON MY TRUCK EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM IS DIRECTLY CORROSION RELATED AND THE SPRAY THEY APPLIED DID NOT PREVENT THE FRAME FROM RUSTING THROUGH. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT WHICH WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY ADDRESSED BY TOYOTA. TOYOTA SHOULD PROVIDE ME WITH AN EQUAL REMEDY THAT THEY PROVIDED TO OTHER TOYOTA TACOMA OWNERS AND THAT IS A FRAME REPLACEMENT.

Mileage: 192,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD MODERATE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON THE FRAME AND IT NEEDED TO BE SPRAYED WITH ANTI-CORROSIVE ADHESIVE). THE TECHNICIAN WAS NOT ABLE TO APPLY THE ADHESIVE UNTIL THE PARTS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) WERE AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED FOR THE RECALL AFTER ONE YEAR AND A HALF. PRIOR TO THE REMEDY, THE LEAF SPRING HAD FRACTURED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO APPLY THE ADHESIVE SPRAY. THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM TOYOTA INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT DUE TO GOVERNMENT REGULATION THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT HAVE THE ADHESIVE APPLIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Mileage: 93,000

FRAME RUST. MY VEHICLE EXHIBITED PERFORATED RUST ON THE STRUCTURAL PARTS OF THE FRAME. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO TOYOTA ON 29 FEBRUARY 2016 FOR REPAIR UNDER THEIR SERVICE CAMPAIGN THAT WAS NOT TO END UNTIL 31 MARCH 2016. THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT FIND THE HOLES OF RUST UNTIL I SHOWED THEM AND THEN I WAS INFORMED THAT TOYOTA WOULD NO LONGER REMEDY THE ROTTING FRAME BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY COATED BY TOYOTA WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OWNED BY A DIFFERENT OWNER. I POINTED OUT TO THEM THAT THE REMEDY THAT TOYOTA HAD EMPLOYED WAS OBVIOUSLY INEFFECTIVE AND SINCE THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN WAS STILL IN FORCE, A PROPER REMEDY SHOULD BE EMPLOYED. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED AND REFERRED ME TO TOYOTA NATIONAL FOR USA. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO ASSIST AND SENT A LETTER TO ME TO THAT EFFECT. TOYOTA LAUNCHED THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN BUT ARE NOT ENSURING THAT THEIR REPAIRS ARE EFFECTIVELY FIXING THE ISSUE WHICH INVOLVES THE UNDERMINING OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THEIR VEHICLE FRAMES. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT THE FRAME RECALL IS NOT WORKING AND THAT TOYOTA IS NOT WILLING TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT, LEAVING THE CUSTOMER WITH AN UNSAFE VEHICLE DUE TO THE COMPROMISED STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME ITSELF.

Mileage: 147,446

THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT ON MY TACOMA THAT I PURCHASED AND TOYOTA SAYS SINCE THEY INSPECTED IT 9 MONTH AGO IT NO LONGER QUALIFIES FOR FRAME REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN UNDER ANY NEGATIVE ROAD CORROSIVE CONDITIONS IN THIS TIME, AND THIS FRAME WAS I BELIEVE RUSTED WHEN INSPECTED AND NOT DISCOVERED BECAUSE IT HAS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. NOW THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT AND I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE PURCHASING IT. I CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT THE FRAME RUST AND WAS TOLD BASICALLY TOO BAD SO SAD. THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY FILED MY COMPLAINT UNDER FILE #1603091915 AT THEIR NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. THE FRAME METAL IS DEFECTIVE. THE POWER STEERING HAS QUIT WORKING AT APPROXIMATELY 75000 MILES, AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATES UNDER ITS OWN POWER WHEN SHIFTING INTO 5TH GEAR.

Mileage: 73,000

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA (VIN # [XXX]) FROM BOCH TOYOTA OF NORWOOD MA. IT CURRENTLY HAS 44,836 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IN JULY 2014 TOYOTA HAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR CORROSION OF FRAMES ON VEHICLES LIKE MINE. AT THAT TIME THEY ONLY REMOVED LOOSE RUST AND APPLIED SOME KIND OF RUST PROOFING. ON MARCH 25, 2016 I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR ANOTHER RECALL. THIS RECALL IS FOR CORROSION OF LEAF SPRINGS.BOTH LEAF SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. THE MANAGER SAID THEY HAD FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK, INCLUDING A RUST THROUGH OR CRACK IN AN AREA BELOW THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. HE SAID THE FRAME SHOULD BE REPLACED AND I SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA, BECAUSE THEY HAVE REPLACED SUCH FRAMES UNDER THE TERMS OF THE FRAME CORROSION RECALL. I CONTACTED TOYOTA. MY CASE # IS [XXX]. TOYOTA SAID THE FRAME RECALL ENDED IN JULY OF 2014, AND SINCE THE DAMAGE WAS NOT NOTED UNTIL LATER, THEN IT WAS NOT COVERED. MY COMPLAINT IS: ?THIS PROBLEM IS NOT CAUSED BY NORMAL USE, BUT IS A SAFETY DEFECT, WHICH TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THEIR 2014 RECALL.. ?THE INSPECTION OF MY TRUCK FOR CORROSION AND FRAME DAMAGE IN JULY 2014 MISSED THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK. ?THE APPLICATION OF RUST PROOFING WAS EITHER NOT PROPERLY DONE OR INADEQUATE TO ADDRESS THE DAMAGE, WHICH THE RECALL INTENDED TO ADDRESS. ?TOYOTA?S DEADLINE FOR HAVING THE FRAME REPLACEMENT WORK DONE UNDER THEIR RECALL IS MARCH 31ST 2016. I REPORTED MY FRAME DAMAGE AND REQUESTED REPLACEMENT PRIOR TO THAT DATE A TOYOTA REP SAID THAT, BECAUSE THEIR TECHNICIANS DID NOT NOTE THE SEVERITY OF MY FRAME DAMAGE IN 2014, A FRAME REPLACEMENT BY TOYOTA IS NOT COVERED NOW. THIS TRUCK HAS SEEN VERY LIGHT USE. THE CONDITION OF THIS FRAME IS A SAFETY DEFECT, WHICH TOYOTA HAS COVERED IN OTHER CASES.TOYOTA SHOULD COVER FRAME REPLACEMENT FOR MY TRUCK UNDER THE 2014 RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

INSPECTION NOTICED UNDERFRAME IS BADLY RUSTED (PENETRATION NOT SURFACE RUST) AND IS IN DANGER OF FAILING.

Mileage: 84,000

RUST PERFORATION ON FRAME. WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT THIS WAS AN ISSUE BY MANUFACTURER. FIRST INSPECTED BY DEALER 4/15/15 AND WAS MISSED. INSPECTED BY ANOTHER DEALER DEALER 1/31/16 AND FOUND LARGE PERFORATIONS IN FRAME MEASURING 4". WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THI WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF FREE OF CHARGE. MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ISSUE AND DECLINED FRAME REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR.

Mileage: 110,000

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA, RUSTED FRAME.. I PURCHASED USED IN AUSTIN TEXAS ON OCT 2015 FROM A DEALERSHIP. THE TRUCK IS FROM A NORTHERN STATE, AFFECTED BY MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST ON THE FRAME. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR A LOOK OVER, I WAS TOLD I HAD A FEW YEARS LEFT IN THE TRUCK BEFORE THE RUST ROTS COMPLETELY THROUGH. TOYOTA NEEDS TO RECALL THE 2007 MODELS AS WELL. I JUST BOUGHT THIS TRUCK THINKING THIS WAS GOING TO RUN FOR A VERY LONG TIME, I WAS MISTAKEN AND BUYER BEWARE.

Mileage: 96,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO RETURN WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT ANOTHER UNKNOWN REPAIR WAS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE RECALL REMEDY FOR THE SUBFRAME. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 180,000

TOYOTA CAN'T BUILD FRAMES FOR THEIR TRUCKS. MINE IS ROTTED. TOYOTA PLANS TO SPRAY IT WITH A RUST INHIBITOR. THEY HAVE RECALLED EVERY 2006 AND OLDER TACOMA FOR THIS ISSUE AND WON'T RECALL THE 2007'S. I NOW OWN A PILE OF JUNK AND TOYOTA WON'T DO WHAT'S RIGHT EVEN THOUGH THEY CLEARLY KNOW THERE'S AN ISSUE.

Mileage: 143,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

2007 TACOMA WELL MAINTAINED AND GARAGE KEPT IS SHOWING SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME AND AND INSIDE FRAME RAILS. TOYOTA HAS A CAMPAIGN OUT AT THIS TIME TO COVER EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST ON TACOMA'S IN THE FOLLOWING STATES. CT DE IL IN KY MA MD ME MI MN NH NJ NY OH PA RI VA VT WI WV, & D.C. I LIVE IN IOWA WHICH ALSO USES SALT ON ROADS IN THE WINTER AND ONLY LIVE 35 MILES FROM THE MINNESOTA BORDER, SO WHY IS MY TRUCK NOT COVERED IN THIS SALT BELT CAMPAIGN? I CHECKED ON LINE AND THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF FRAME RUST ON 1996-2009 TACOMA'S BEING DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WITH FRAMES FAILING AFTER AS LITTLE AS 6 YEARS. *JS

Mileage: 66,520

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V092000 (AIR BAGS) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE ENTIRE FRAME WHICH WAS PERFORATED. THE MANUFACTURER DEEMED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Mileage: 30,000

WE OWN A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. BACK IN 2009 I HAD AN INSTANCE WHERE I WAS DRIVING DURING SNOWY CONDITIONS AND WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS KICKED IN TO WHERE I COULD NOT STOP AND I COASTED INTO THE INTERSECTION AND GOT IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEARS IN THE ROAD HAS ANY WET, SLIPPERY, LOSE GRIP THE ABS WILL KICK IN AND PREVENT ME FROM BEING ABLE TO STOP. EVEN WHEN THE ROAD IS DRY, IF ONE TIRE OF THE THREE LOSE ANY TRACTION MY BRAKES STOP FUNCTIONING MAKING IT INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO STOP BECAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, APPARENTLY THIS ISSUE IS COMMON WITH MY GENERATION TRUCK. THERE HAVE BEEN COUNTLESS INSTANCES OF PEOPLE SLIDING INTO INTERSECTIONS UNABLE TO STOP BECAUSE OF THE ABS. NOT AS MANY AS UNFORTUNATE AS ME TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF IT. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A SOLUTION AND FEEL THAT TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE A RECALL TO PREVENT FURTHER ACCIDENTS. *TR

REGARDING THE FRAME RUST ISSUE WITH THE TACOMA, I AM CONCERNED THAT MY TRUCK WILL BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. AN INSPECTION OF MY FRAME HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED BECAUSE IOWA IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE "COLD WEATHER STATE" LIST IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN. I AM GUESSING THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN HERE IN WINTER. IS IT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD, VIN NUMBER, OR DID TOYOTA JUST LIMIT THE STATES IT WOULD COVER. MY ISSUE IS IF MY TRUCK HAS A RUST ISSUE IT SHOULD BE COVERED FOR THE SAFETY CONCERN. RUST DOES NOT STOP AT THE ILLINOIS\IOWA STATE LINE. HOPE TO AT LEAST GET AN ANSWER FROM TOYOTA THAT MY TRUCK IS A SAFETY CONCERN OR NOT. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE OF ANY INFO. YOU CAN PROVIDE. *TR

TOOK TOYOTA TACOMA, 4X4 TO TEAM TOYOTA IN LANGHORNE, PA. FOR ANNUAL STATE & EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS. FAILED STATE INSPECTION DUE TO HOLE IN CHASSIS FRAME DUE TO CORROSIVE RUST. HAD DEALER CALL TOYOTA WITH NO RESULTS. I CALLED FROM THE PARKING LOT & RECEIVED A CASE #. NOTHING ELSE HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. CALLED A FEW DAYS LATER & SPOKE TO A CORPORATE PERSON. "TOYOTA CAN DO NOTHING AT THIS POINT , BECAUSE A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED FOR MY VEHICLE'S VIN# . MY TRUCK'S CHASSIS HAS BEEN COMPROMISED & YET THEY WON'T REPAIR IT YET! THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME. THE FIRST TIME WAS A 1998 TACOMA WHICH THEY BOUGHT BACK FOR THE SAME REASON--A RUSTED CHASSIS FRAME. THINK THEY WOULD HAVE CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BY NOW! MY STICKER RUNS OUT AT THE END OF NOVEMBER. WHAT DO I DO AFTER THAT? I NEED HELP TO CONVINCE THEM TO FIX MY TRUCK!PLEASE! *TR

Mileage: 88,562

NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED BUT THERE IS EXCESSIVE RUST AT PRESENT AND WAS AN EXTREME AMOUNT BACK IN NOVEMBER 2008. LOOKING AT THE LEAF SPRINGS; GROUNDING SCREWS SECURING THE WIRING; JUST THE COMPLETE TRUCK IS TERRIBLY RUSTED AND WITH A FEELING OF A POSSIBLE ROAD ISSUE. I FEEL THAT IT IS UNSAFE. *TR

Mileage: 25,000

I TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR IT'S YEARLY INSPECTION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION NEXT YEAR. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT I CHECK IF THIS TRUCK FRAME WAS UNDER A RECALL. I SPOKE WITH MY TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS TRUCK DOES NOT FALL UNDER CURRENT CRITERIA. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA EXPERIENCE TO LODGE MY COMPLAINT THAT THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT A TRUCK WITH 51335 MILES FRAME HAS RUSTED SO BADLY THAT IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. I AM WAITING FOR TOYOTA TO FOLLOW UP WITH A BROADENED CRITERIA THAT WILL REPAIR MY TRUCK FRAME. *TR

Mileage: 51,335

MY 2007 TACOMA DOUBLE CAB SPORT 4X4 HAS RUST ON THE ENTIRE FRAME. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF THE FRAME MAY BECOME COMPROMISED DUE TO RUSTING ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME AS WELL. I AM LOCATED IN CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA WHICH OF COURSE RECEIVES SNOW MAYBE TWICE A YEAR. PLEASE TOYOTA RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 121,000

FRAME PERFORATED DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION PRIMARILY AREAS ADJACENT TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FRAME HAS APPROXIMATELY 2 INCH PERFORATION AND IS GETTING WORSE. *TR

Mileage: 74,000

THE FRAME IS RAPIDLY RUSTING THROUGH. THIS VEHICLE: A) WAS PURCHASE NEW BY ME IN 2006, B) IS STORED IN A FULLY ENCLOSED GARAGE, C) IS NOT USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, D) MY HOME IS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY (IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF NEW YORK CITY AND NOT A HOSTILE VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT) AND E) THE TRUCK HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE - 31,000 MI. THE FRAME HAS RUSTED ENTIRELY THROUGH IN TWO PLACES AND SHOWS EXTENSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING AT POINTS JOINING THE FRAME TO THE CHASSIS. UPDATED 09/04/14

Mileage: 31,171

THE FRAME IS RAPIDLY RUSTING THROUGH. THIS VEHICLE: A) WAS PURCHASE NEW BY ME IN 2006, B) IS STORED IN A FULLY ENCLOSED GARAGE, C) IS NOT USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, D) MY HOME IS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY (IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF NEW YORK CITY AND NOT A HOSTILE VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT) AND E) THE TRUCK HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE - 31,000 MI. THE FRAME HAS RUSTED ENTIRELY THROUGH IN TWO PLACES AND SHOWS EXTENSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING AT POINTS JOINING THE FRAME TO THE CHASSIS. UPDATED 09/04/14

Mileage: 31,171

MY 2007 TACOMA HAS SERIOUS FRAME RUST. I HAVE READ ABOUT EARLIER TACOMA'S WITH FRAME RUST, ONE WOULD OF THOUGHT TOYOTA WOULD HAVE FIXED THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE TOYOTA STEP UP AND ADMIT THEY HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THEIR TRUCK FRAMES. *TR

Mileage: 65,000

REAR LEAF SPRING ON LEFT SIDE BROKE AT APPROXIMATELY 105,000 MILES. THE LEAF BROKE AT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR MOUNTING POINTS. THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED THREE INCHES AND THE BROKEN SPRING MADE CONTACT WITH THE BOX FRAME. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO LOSS OF DRIVING CONTROL. BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS HAVE SQUEAKED SINCE 2010 AND REQUIRED PERIODIC LUBRICATION TO QUIET THEM. THIS IS A ONE-OWNER VEHICLE DRIVEN IN THE MILD WEATHER OF THE MID-ATLANTIC STATES. *TR

Mileage: 105,203

FIRST TRIP TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM INSPECT EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME WAS 09/01/10 WITH 38707 MILES ON THE ODOMETER TOYOTA WORLD OF NEWTON STATED THAT THE SURFACE RUST WAS CONSISTENT WITH NORTHEAST DRIVING SECOND TRIP TO TOYOTA WORLD OF NEWTON TO INSPECT FRAME SEPARATING ON 11/01/13 WITH 74942 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. TOYOTA INSPECTED AND CONFIRMED PERFORATIONS IN RIGHT SIDE FRAME RAIL AND NO PROGRAMS OR CAMPAIGNS ON THIS MODEL YEAR TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM TOYOTA WORLD OF NEWTON 2/20/07 I DO NOT BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE PERFORATIONS IN A FRAME OF A TRUCK THAT IS 6 YEARS OLD..... *TR

Mileage: 74,942

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE FRAME WHERE THE WIRING OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOCATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. *TR

Mileage: 8,000

THE CLEAR COAT ON THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CAR IS PEELING OFF. IT IS NOT LOCALIZED TO ONE AREA IT SPANS ABOUT 75% OF THE FRONT BUMPER LIKE A SCAR OF PEELED CLEAR COAT.

Mileage: 66,560

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT BAR THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME BECAME CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

Mileage: 61,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO STOP WHEN BRAKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING ANY RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN EVERY RECALL LISTED FOR THE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL INCLUDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,553.

Mileage: 135,553

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE WHEN THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,400.

Mileage: 63,400

TRUCK WAS IN A PARKING SLOT WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND JUMPED THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND HIT THE BUILDING (DELI) BROKE THE GLASS AND DAMAGED BUILDING. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO TRUCK WAS $6533.97. THIS IS SECOND TIME TRUCK HAS ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. TOYOTA INSPECTED IT ON 6/25/2012 AND DETERMINED IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURE DESIGN OR DEFECT. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOME KIND OF MALFUNCTION. THEY CHECKED THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THEY CLAIM ALL THROTTLE TESTS WERE SAFE AS THEY WERE DESIGNED. *TR

Mileage: 7,601

TOYOTA 2007 TACOMA. NICE NEW ,THE TRUCK HAS BEEN VERY UNFORGIVING ,,,THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE PLACED SO CLOSE TOGETHER , THAT ITS NOT A QUESTION OF COULD,, BUT ANSWER IS YES.. ITS HAPPENED TO ME, SISTER BORROWED IT,AND I WARNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM,SHE STILL RAN INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE..THE TRUCK IS DANGEROUS..IM USED TO IT, BUT STILL IF I HAVE BOOTS ON, I HAVE TROUBLE.. THE PEDALS ARE SO CLOSE, AND NEARLY THE SAME HEIGHT..I CANT BELIEVE THIS VERY DANGEROUS DESIGN HASN'T BEEN IDENTIFIED AND REPAIRED. I DARE NOT LOAN MY TRUCK TO ANYONE , BECAUSE OF PAST EXPERIENCE.. ITS JUST NOT SAFE!!! I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO CHANGE THE ORIGINAL DESIGN, BUT , TO MAKE IT SAFE I MIGHT HAVE TOO.. COME ON TOYOTA ,,THIS IS A PROBLEM.. LETS FIX IT.. *TR

Mileage: 44,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH AND TRAVELING OVER A POTHOLE, THE SPARE TIRE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THE CABLE THAT HELD THE TIRE TO THE VEHICLE HAD RUSTED AND SEPARATED. THE CABLE WAS REPLACED BY THE MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

Mileage: 41,000

I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH HAS RUST PERFORATION ON MAIN BODY FRAME IN TWO AREAS. THE DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE STATED IT IS NOT BAD ENOUGH. ONE ASSISTANT MANAGER STATED MY FRAME DOES HAVE PERFORATION. *TR

Mileage: 18,558

MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA IT SHOWING EXCESSIVE RUSTING ON THE FRAME. IT ACTUALLY LEAKS RUSTY WATER WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THE RAIN. A TOYOTA FTS STATED IN HIS REPORT THAT "THE VEHICLE SHOWS NORMAL RUST FOR A VEHICLE THAT'S BEEN DRIVEN FOR SEVERAL WINTERS IN UPSTATE NEW YORK". MY TRUCK WAS ONLY DRIVEN 2 WINTERS AND ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT. I KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO HAD A 2005 THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM HIM FOR 125% OF BLUEBOOK FOR THE SAME REASON. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH SEVERAL OTHER TACOMA OWNERS ONLINE AND HEAR THE SAME FROM THEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND HAS BEEN WITH TOYOTA SINCE 1995. THEY HAVE HAD RECALLS FOR BOTH TACOMA AND TUNDRA PICKUPS FOR THIS REASON. TOYOTA WILL DO NOTHING FOR ME. THE DEALER OFFERED TO UNDERCOAT THE FRAME BUT I'M CONCERNED THE UNDERCOATING WILL COVER UP THE RUST THAT IS INSIDE THE FRAME AND MAKE THINGS WORSE. *TR

Mileage: 22,137

TRUCK FRAME HAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND IT'S JUST A 2007 MODEL. I HAVE HAD IT AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP MORE THAN ONCE AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT UNDERCOAT THE TRUCK UNLESS THE STATE OF TENNESSEE MAKES THEM DO IT. I WAS TOLD AT TIME OF PURCHASING THE TRUCK THAT UNDERCOATING WAS NOT NECESSARY BECAUSE THE FRAME IS ELECTROSTATIC CHARGED TO RESIST RUST. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WOULD GET AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY TO LOOK AT THE TRUCK BUT THEY NEVER HAVE. THE PEOPLE I BUY TIRES FROM HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE TRUCK IS BADLY RUSTED ON THE FRAME---SOMETHING THEY DON'T SEE ON A VEHICLE SO NEW. ALSO, THE TRUCK IS NOT DRIVEN MUCH---I HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE I DRIVE TO WORK----SO THE RUST ISSUE IS NOT DUE TO BAD WEATHER DRIVING CONDITIONS. AFTER ALL THE RECENT NEWS STORIES ABOUT TOYOTA PRODUCTS, IT APPEARS THEY HAVE A QUALITY ISSUE AND NO EFFECTIVE MEANS OF DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS UNTIL SOMETHING TRAGIC HAPPENS. *TR

Mileage: 12,000

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA...BUMPER IS RUSTING THROUGH METAL. MANUFACTURER TOYOTA WILL NOT HONOR BODY RUST WARRANTY. HAVE NOTICED OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINING OF SHODDY MATERIALS BEING USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CHROME BUMPERS. *TR

Mileage: 50,000

I HAVE A 2 1/2 YEAR OLD TOYOTA TACOMA THAT I PURCHASED NEW IN APRIL 2007 FROM LEBRUN TOYOTA IN CANANDAIGUA, NY. ABOUT A MONTH AGO I NOTICED 4 RUST STAINS ON MY NEW GARAGE FLOOR DIRECTLY UNDER THE FRAME WEEP HOLES ON THE TACOMA. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT LEBRUN TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TACOMA SHOULD NOT BE DOING THAT BUT THAT THEY ALSO HAD NO IDEA ON HOW TO PROCEED. THE SERVICE MANAGER OFFERED TO HAVE IT UNDERCOATED USING THE SAME PROCESS THEY ARE CURRENTLY USING ON THE OLDER TACOMA'S AND TUNDRA'S THAT ARE UNDER RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I DECLINED THE UNDERCOATING BECAUSE I FELT IT WAS COVERING UP THE RUST ONLY TO APPEAR AGAIN IN A FEW YEARS AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRES. THE SERVICE MANAGER AGREED TO HAVE MY TACOMA LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA FTS. TODAY THE TOYOTA FTS, ROB BROWN, LOOKED AT MY TRUCK AND STATED THE RUSTY WATER COMING OUT OF THE FRAME AND STAINING MY GARAGE FLOOR WOULD BE HAPPENING ON ANY 2 1/2 YEAR OLD TRUCK WHETHER IT WAS A FORD, CHEVY, OR DODGE. I TOLD ROB THAT I HAVE OWNED OLDER VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. ROB IGNORED ME AND AGAIN STATED THIS WAS NORMAL FOR MY TACOMA. HIS OFFICIAL REPORT STATED THAT THIS RUST IS NORMAL FOR A VEHICLE THAT HAS SEEN SEVERAL WINTERS. MY TACOMA HAS SEEN EXACTLY 2 WINTERS. I CURRENTLY HAVE A COMPLAINT IN WITH THE NYS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. I AM LOOKING FOR SOME ASSISTANCE TO HELP ME FORCE TOYOTA TO REPAIR MY TRUCK AS NO 2 1/2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH ONLY 22,580 MILES SHOULD BE RUSTED IN THE FRAME. *TR

Mileage: 22,500

THE TRUCK LEAVES 4 RUST STAINS ON THE GARAGE FLOOR AFTER USING THE TRUCK IN THE RAIN. THE 4 RUST SPOTS ARE UNDER THE FRAME WEEP HOLES. THE DEALER LOOKED AT IT TODAY AND STATED THAT THE TRUCK SHOULD NOT BE RUSTED LIKE THAT WITH ONLY 22,188 MILES AND ONLY 2 1/2 YEARS OLD, BUT THEY STATED THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. *TR

Mileage: 22,188

A FRIEND AND I LOADED A REFRIGERATOR IN THE BACK OF MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4 WHEEL DRIVE LONG BED PICK UP TRUCK WITH 5,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE PUSHING THE FRIDGE IN IT LIGHTLY TOUCHED THE RIGHT WHEEL WELL AND PUNCHED A HOLE IN IT. IS THIS SAFE ?????????? *TR

Mileage: 5,000

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE GLARE OFF THE REAR SLOPING HOOD SCOOP WAS A SAFETY HAZARD**CC *JB

ON MARCH 24TH I DROVE TO A NEIGHBORING TOWN ABOUT 120 MILES AWAY IN MY NEW TOYO TACOMA 4X4 2007. I DID MY SHOPPING, AND EVERY TIME I EXITED THE VEHICLE I WOULD SMELL THE ODOR OF BURNT RUBBER. I WOULD THEN INSPECT MY TIRES (EXTERIOR) AND THERE DID NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY PROBLEMS. I DROVE HOME THAT EVENING OKAY, BUT WHEN I ARRIVED AT HOME, I AGAIN SMELLED THE BURNT RUBBER ODOR. THE NEXT DAY, I USED THE TRUCK OFF ROAD TO GET A BUNDLE OF FIREWOOD (UNDER 15 POUNDS). BUT, ON MY WAY OVER I HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. WE TOOK OFF THE TIRE AND FOUND THAT THE TIRE HAD WEAR MARKS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE CAUSED BY PROTRUDING METAL OFF OF THE A-FRAME. WE CHANGED THE TIRE AND PUT ON THE SPARE. I RETURNED HOME, AND BECAME CONCERNED. I TOOK A LOOK AT THE OTHER PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A PROTRUDING PIECE OF METAL ALSO BEGINNING TO TEAR INTO THE RIGHT TIRE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, AND THEY ADVISED ME TO GET THE TRUCK INTO THE SHOP TO HAVE THEIR TECHNICIANS TAKE A LOOK AT THE MATTER. I AM A LITTLE CONCERNED, BEING THAT I HAVE NO SPARE TIRE, AND MY NEAREST TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IS 120 MILES AWAY ONE WAY. BUT, ALL IN ALL, I THINK THE DEFECT IS IN THE A-FRAME, WHERE A PIECE OF METAL WAS OVERLOOKED IN BEING GRINDED DOWN BEFORE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. THIS DEFECT COULD HAVE CAUSED SOME MAJOR DAMAGE AND INJURY, LUCKILY, I USUALLY DRIVE UNDER 60 MPH. I HOPE MORE PEOPLE THAT DO PURCHASE A 4X4 TOYO TACOMA TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THEIR FRONT SUSPENSION A-FRAME BEFORE PURCHASE, SO THEY THEMSELVES DON'T HAVE A BLOW OUT. I PLAN ON GETTING MY TRUCK TO THE TOYO DEALERSHIP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *JB