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Toyota Tacoma 2004 and Earlier Frame Problem

1348 messages,  Last post on Apr 25, 2013 at 10:23 AM

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#1339 of 1348 fyarosh by fyarosh

Nov 06, 2012 (9:52 am)

Hi, i'm new to this. I did the frame recall inspection 2 years ago in Illinois. they said the frame was fine and put on the coating. two months ago a mechanic put his finger through a spot in the frame. two dealers said it is not a problem. Who is the best to contact to get some resolution ? Fyarosh

#1340 of 1348 Re: fyarosh [fyarosh] by lick45

Nov 06, 2012 (12:36 pm)

Replying to: fyarosh (Nov 06, 2012 9:52 am)
by having your frame coated Toyota extended your waranty, you need to get in writing from the 2 dealers that the frame rust thru is not a problem(it is), call Toyota customer service and get a case number(phone number is in your manual), file an online complaint with your states attorney general---good luck, dealers and Toyota are bleeding red ink so they will do anything to tap dance you aroung till they have no responsability, take it back for regular inspections and keep records, stay on top of this or you will have an unsafe and worthless truck

#1341 of 1348 Rotted Frame by shauna2u

Mar 18, 2013 (2:32 pm)

I purchased the best truck I could ever wish for, 2001 Toyota Tacoma; it’s an xtra cab with TRD with the SR5. Today at 113500 miles it still looks and runs showroom new. But it has the rust on the frame and bad too. Toyota refuses to help in any way. In 2012 the frame was perfect, now it is almost eaten through. I love this truck but it is unsafe to drive and I am very displeased with how they are handling the situation. I opt to go with Toyota compared to Chevrolet because Toyota had a wonderful reputation on reliable vehicles and I was sold on that. When the recall was sent out, I was living in Virginia and battling cancer so I missed the recall. I believe Toyota should warrant their product or close down their plants if they won’t honor the issues at hand. I want a new frame or at least another truck with my engine and transmission, my baby is gorgeous. I am now on a fixed income with blood clots in my lungs due to the cancer, I need my truck.
 
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#1342 of 1348 Re: Rotted Frame [shauna2u] by terceltom

Mar 18, 2013 (3:53 pm)

Replying to: shauna2u (Mar 18, 2013 2:32 pm)
Won't they even cut you a break if you pay for the reframe on your own? I had my 2004 Tacoma reframed and paid for entirely by Toyota back in 2011 and it was like a totally new truck afterward. A reframe usually cost around 8K to 10K but you think they would at least cut you a big break, like 50%.

#1343 of 1348 Salvage what you can by bsims13

Mar 18, 2013 (4:23 pm)

While I have had ZERO luck dealing with Toyota, I have decided to take matters into my own hands. My frame coating has completely disentegrated and the frame started to rust. Upon looking into the matter, I have decided to spend a couple hundred bucks on frame inhibitive paint, and have even found a spray can product with a hose intended for the internal box frame. Eastwood internal frame coating or something similar is the product, and I figure 3-4 cans should do the inside while i spray the outside with another product through my spray gun. Its a shot right? Hopefully will extend the life of the frame until I pay it off!

#1344 of 1348 Re: Rotted Frame [shauna2u] by ldent1

Mar 18, 2013 (5:29 pm)

Replying to: shauna2u (Mar 18, 2013 2:32 pm)
I have a 1997 and it had a 15 year warranty with recall. Your truck is not 15 years old.

#1345 of 1348 Go somewhere else or over their head by jmc101

Mar 30, 2013 (6:25 pm)

You all need to go to another stealership. My local checks the frame every time I have gone in for service. They told me that Toyota has been giving some big payouts if they think there is an issue. In the neighborhood on $20k for my 2004 double cab. The sales guy is also looking at this as a good opportunity to take that money and put it right back into another truck!

#1346 of 1348 Re: Go somewhere else or over their head [jmc101] by terceltom

Mar 31, 2013 (6:54 am)

Replying to: jmc101 (Mar 30, 2013 6:25 pm)
What your sales guy is telling you is outdated information but was true a couple of years ago. I'm almost certain all buyback and frame replacement settlements have since expired with Toyota.

#1347 of 1348 Re: Go somewhere else or over their head [jmc101] by dyanke

Mar 31, 2013 (11:24 am)

Replying to: jmc101 (Mar 30, 2013 6:25 pm)
The info is wrong. They never offered a buyback for post 2001 Tacomas, although I do believe there were some early 2001s that were included.

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