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Toyota Tacoma 2004 and Earlier Frame Problem

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#1222 of 1348 NY Tacoma 01-04 Frame Rust by oxi04

Jan 03, 2012 (2:48 pm)

A few weeks ago I was looking at trading in my 04 Tacoma through a NH dealership. Salesman told me they couldn't seal a deal without taking my truck to their shop, putting it on a hoist and checking the frame because they had an issue with another NY Tacoma taken in on trade and the frame was toast. He also told me that the 01-04 Tacomas were being recalled in NH but not in NY because of some oddity in the NY laws. Anyway on 12/31/11 I got a letter from Toyota stating they were aware of some rust issues for vehs in areas with cold weather and lots of road salt use. The letter, a "Limited Service Campaign" states that I have until the end of 2012 to take my truck to a Toyota dealer to have it inspected. They will apply and anti corrosion treatment to the frame and warranty it for 15 yrs with unlimited milage. Or it the frame is perforated they may do a "Repurchase" deal where they offer you Kelly Blue book value(assumed excellent condition) plus 50% over the book value or give you the MSRP original selling price of the veh at the time it was offered new. Anyone else have an 04 outside of NYS that has been given this deal? How does it work? How bad does the frame have to be, I have a few small holes through the side of the right side rail near the rear tire. My truck only has 60K and it has been washed and waxed regularly although in the winter it may go a few months because of cold temps, no garage.

#1223 of 1348 new pickups by shams3

Jan 06, 2012 (6:53 am)

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#1224 of 1348 Re: Framed [screwed4] by wismike

Jan 24, 2012 (3:01 pm)

Replying to: screwed4 (Feb 26, 2009 7:53 pm)
I'm looking for help! I have a 2001 Tacoma and I just had a frame off and now I have problems with low idle and noise from my drive train (squeaks) when in gear. I have complained about this several times to the dealer and they say that there's nothing they can do for the low idle unless I pay for it and they also say that the noise is coming from inside the clutch housing. I called Toyota and they won't offer me a buy back.
 
 I was informed from Toyota that the only buy backs that they did for any Tacoma's 2001 and newer was done only because they didn't have the program running yet. So my question is ...has anyone received a Buy Back on a 2001 or newer in the last year? 2011???
 
Toyota will be calling me back tomorrow.
 
Thanks,

#1225 of 1348 Re: Framed [wismike] by eallman

Jan 24, 2012 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: wismike (Jan 24, 2012 3:01 pm)
Sorry to hear about this issue. My suggestion would be to aggressively pursue the dealer who did your frame restoration or swap; if things were ok before the job then they should be ok afterwards.
 
I sincerely hope this works out for you.
 
Please post and update.

#1226 of 1348 Frame rot -- but I still want the truck! by cassb

Feb 02, 2012 (8:13 am)

I just got back from the dealer and they said my '99 Tacoma has a perforated frame. He was all excited that they found a hole and said that everyone who has the problem and gets a check 'leaves with a smile on their face.' OK, but I really don't want to sell the truck since it's paid off and only has 72k miles on it, and I really really don't want another debt to pay off. I do need something to tow my camper though, and I don't know if the frame problem will affect its towing ability.
 
I assume now that it has the hole that the truck has no resale value any more? Is that true? Has anyone just kept the truck anyway and had any problems? Shoot... I just don't need more debt right now... and I assume they're not just going to swap the '99 for a new truck.

#1227 of 1348 Re: Frame rot -- but I still want the truck! [cassb] by billdarch

Feb 02, 2012 (8:49 am)

Replying to: cassb (Feb 02, 2012 8:13 am)
Not sure how bad your frame is but my frame went from perfectly fine on first dealer inspection to very unsafe 3 years later-- once it starts-- forget about it... I had a base model 2000 reg cab tacoma with 125k or so and got $9200 for it-- I bought a 2005 tundra reg cab with 62k on it with the money (with $ left over)-- I would think you would be getting in the same ballpark or more depending on options-- and could easily find a suitable replacement and still have $ in your pocket after their offer...

#1228 of 1348 Re: Frame rot -- but I still want the truck! [cassb] by dennisny

Feb 02, 2012 (8:49 am)

Replying to: cassb (Feb 02, 2012 8:13 am)
Think it over 150% of KBB value. I received $16,200 for my 99. Your truck is dangerous, mine would not have lasted more than a few months before it broke in half. You will never receive that kind of money. Mine had 54k and not a scratch. I bought a new 4runner, and I love it. Don't forget your truck is 13 years old. I was devastated at first, but looking back it was a great deal and easy, about 3 weeks from drop off at dealer to check in hand. Good luck.

#1229 of 1348 Re: Frame rot -- but I still want the truck! [dennisny] by cassb

Feb 02, 2012 (9:01 am)

Replying to: dennisny (Feb 02, 2012 8:49 am)
OK, thanks guys for the response. I just looked up the KBB value on my truck with the options it has and it comes out to 8,408 without the bed cap included. 1.5 times that is 12,612, so actually that's a really good deal. I didn't think about getting a used truck to replace it, but you're right. How do you like the 4Runner vs. the utility of the pickup? I use my bed all the time to take trash to the dump, haul deer when I'm hunting, throw camping stuff in when towing the camper, in fact I just brought home a exercise bike in it last night. So, can the 4Runner do all that? It would be cool to have the extra back seats, but I also don't want to give up the room in back to carry large things -- and of course need the towing ability as well.
 
Thanks!
Bryan

#1230 of 1348 Re: Frame rot -- but I still want the truck! [cassb] by billdarch

Feb 02, 2012 (9:12 am)

Replying to: cassb (Feb 02, 2012 9:01 am)
just an FYI- its KBB EXCELLENT CONDITION, RETAIL PRICE times 1.5....not trade in- not private party--

#1231 of 1348 Re: Frame rot -- but I still want the truck! [billdarch] by cassb

Feb 02, 2012 (9:21 am)

Replying to: billdarch (Feb 02, 2012 9:12 am)
Yes, the $8,408 I mentioned is "Trade-in" value. The "Private Party" value is $10,183. So 1.5 times the trade-in value is a better deal than trying to sell it privately.

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