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Toyota Tacoma 2004 and Earlier Frame Problem

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#1143 of 1348 Re: 2000 tacoma frame rust [irvin1965] by terceltom

Sep 12, 2011 (9:18 pm)

Replying to: irvin1965 (Sep 12, 2011 1:46 pm)
"Should a customer's vehicle experience this condition, they will be requested to present it to any Toyota dealer for inspection. Upon confirmation of rust perforation, Toyota will, at its option, buy back or repair the vehicle. If it is determined that no rust perforation is present, the extended warranty will be in effect for 15 years from original sale."
 
Above is an excerpt directly from Toyota explaining the warranty, your dealer is wrong or just misleading you.
 
Don't know how you could say there is a lot "going on" about this program that people don't know about? All you have to do is search "tacoma rust" and there are hundreds of websites that explain the details of this problem and solutions very plainly. It almost sounds like your trying to blame Toyota for something when in reality they have gone above and beyond what they would have had to to remedy this situation for Tacoma owners. Sure they sold a defective truck, but they wouldn't have had to spend millions of dollars to make the customer whole buying back and reframing Tacomas at a very expensive cost to them. Would Ford or Chevy do this? I think not! Okay, some might say that Fords or Chevys don't rust, no but they don't last as long and are not as usually dependable as a Toyota either.

#1144 of 1348 Re: 2003 Tacoma [capricorn_62] by capricorn_62

Sep 13, 2011 (7:03 am)

Replying to: capricorn_62 (Sep 11, 2011 4:45 pm)
Well I called toyota today and my 03 is covered under the frame rust problem. They advised me to call a dealer and have the frame checked. I called Kenny Ross of Moon Twp,Pa and have an appt. for wednesday. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that all is ok and if not they put a new frame on. I would hate to get rid of this truck since I've only owned it for less than a week! I will keep posting my results.

#1145 of 1348 Re: 2003 Tacoma [capricorn_62] by terceltom

Sep 13, 2011 (10:22 am)

Replying to: capricorn_62 (Sep 13, 2011 7:03 am)
Either way why would you get rid of it? If it passes you don't have a rust issue, if it fails, you get a new frame? Sounds like a win-win proposition to me. The best bit of advice I could give to you is make sure the dealer is well qualified to do a frame replacement if your truck should need it. All dealerships have sent two techs. to school to learn how to do this extensive frame replacement, but the job depends on the individuals who perform the 40 hour replacement job. Ask how many they have done. My experience was wonderful from my local dealer (Krause Toyota) in Allentown, PA. But I have also heard some horror stories from other dealereships where this replacement has gone horribly wrong for some Tacoma owners. I even heard of the cabs being put back on the frame 4" higher on one side than the other. Ask how many frame replacements they have performed before entrusting your truck to them.

#1146 of 1348 Re: 2003 Tacoma [terceltom] by capricorn_62

Sep 13, 2011 (10:28 pm)

Replying to: terceltom (Sep 13, 2011 10:22 am)
I agree it would be a win win for me. This is all new to me and I really appreciate all the great advise I've been given here. Thanks for that info on the frame replacement, I will definitley check out their experience. Well tomorrows the day....wish me luck

#1147 of 1348 Re: 2003 Tacoma [capricorn_62] by capricorn_62

Sep 14, 2011 (3:22 pm)

Replying to: capricorn_62 (Sep 13, 2011 10:28 pm)
Ok had the inspection done today on my 03 Taco, everything went well. Normal surface rust and is scheduled for rust proofing/undercoating on 9-29-11 and I get a rental. Thanks to all of you for the great advice...Love my Tacoma

#1148 of 1348 1999 Tacoma = $16,200 by dennisny

Sep 19, 2011 (5:19 pm)

Toyota just bought my 1999 Tacoma for $16,200. Driving a 2011 4Runner now. End of story.

#1149 of 1348 Re: 1999 Tacoma = $16,200 [dennisny] by terceltom

Sep 20, 2011 (6:45 am)

Replying to: dennisny (Sep 19, 2011 5:19 pm)
Good for you, enjoy!

#1150 of 1348 Re: 1999 Tacoma = $16,200 [terceltom] by cbone14

Sep 20, 2011 (7:48 am)

Replying to: terceltom (Sep 20, 2011 6:45 am)
Nice, I got 12k for my 99. This is my last post. I am tired of hearing people reply about thier paranoia that Toyota is up to something. Toyo makes a great product, but they used an inferior frame and are making it right. Where or who else would pay 12-16k for a 12y/o truck. Thanks Toyo i am enjoying my newer(but still old) 4runner on you dime after driving my 99 for 6 years.

#1151 of 1348 2002 tacoma frame rust issue by rjc54

Sep 27, 2011 (6:01 am)

I just took my 2002 Tacaoma to the dealer for the rust inspection. The frame needs to be replacedl. The cost is covered by the recall BUT I'm responsible for any parts that break when they are removed. I call Toyota and they refuse to cover any broken parts. Seems a bit odd that I need to pay for anything related to the rusted frame

#1152 of 1348 Re: 2002 tacoma frame rust issue [rjc54] by terceltom

Sep 27, 2011 (6:13 am)

Replying to: rjc54 (Sep 27, 2011 6:01 am)
That's total bulls***, I just had mine replaced two months ago and if they damaged an item they removed, then they replaced it, no charge. That being said, if they discover a worn out part or something they feel should be replaced while they are doing the job and it's not related to the frame rust then it's there obligation to ask you if you want this item replaced at your cost or reinstalled as it was before.

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