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Toyota Tacoma 2004 and Earlier Frame Problem

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Re: In limbo about my 2001 ... [mcalautt] by bigbe
Jan 06, 2009 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: mcalautt (Jan 05, 2009 5:03 am)

Hi I had a 2001 red toyota tacoma 5 speed sr5 Extended cab it had over 300000 on it But it was in mint condition I got 13,000 dol. I then turned around and got an FJ So I guess they got the money back
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Re: In limbo about my 2001 ... [bigbe] by Sambone5769
Jan 06, 2009 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: bigbe (Jan 06, 2009 6:09 am)

When did this occur and were you offered the frame swap, and if so how did you handle the situation.
Any light you could shed on this gray area would be most helpful.
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Re: In limbo about my 2001 ... [bigbe] by mcalautt
Jan 06, 2009 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: bigbe (Jan 06, 2009 6:09 am)

dude what year is the FJ ??
 
the FJ cruisers have a subframe issue..
look it up..
the front right inner stamped frame along the top of the fenders are literally cracking
in half and then the front bumper drops because of the split,,
it has been a prob for a few years.
  
check these out.
http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2007/04/2007-toyota-fj-cruiser---a-crack-in-t- - he-armor.html
  
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/attachments/problems-dealer-service/14799d- - 1187501670-engine-bay-body-rips-dsc03059w.jpg
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tocoma recall by horselover2
Jan 07, 2009 (6:36 am)
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I am totally disgusted with Toyota. They have had my truck for more than 2months and just told me that now they will replace the frame. It has sat for the 2 months ...in tocoma land...rotting...literally.
 I am refusing the offer and have contacted the DOT and my Attorney General's office. They said I am the only one they have heard from and one is not enough to make a difference. The plan is unacceptable. If you want to make them change the offer to a more fair one...everyone should be contacting their Attorney General, The DOT and their local politicians.
 We bought the toyota with trust in their integrity and now they are not standing by their vehicles with substandard frames. The vehicle will be worth less and we are taking the loss.
 We need a class action suit and we need to not give up and take what they offer.
 My dealer said they do not even have the frames..it will be a long process.
 Did anyone recieve official paper work from Toyota stating their plan?
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Re: In limbo about my 2001 ... [mcalautt] by bigbe
Jan 07, 2009 (7:08 am)
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Replying to: mcalautt (Jan 06, 2009 6:31 am)

Hi Thanks for the reply! I dont believe it You cant get a brake! Just shoot me
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Re: tocoma recall [horselover2] by Sambone5769
Jan 07, 2009 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: horselover2 (Jan 07, 2009 6:36 am)

2 months with no resolution in sight? Damn.
I've yet to hear back from Toyota and don't want a new frame. I filed an official complaint with NHTSB (or whatever it is). I will file with DOT as per your suggestion and look into the State Attourney General as well.
I love my truck, but I really LOVED it's reliability and high resale value. Now what do I have?
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Re: tocoma recall [Sambone5769] by mcalautt
Jan 07, 2009 (7:48 am)
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Replying to: Sambone5769 (Jan 07, 2009 7:27 am)

exactly..
everyone has to step UP.
the DOT and AG need to hear it in numbers unfortunately..
As far as Im concerned a frame replacement is unacceptable
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Re: tocoma recall [mcalautt] by Sambone5769
Jan 07, 2009 (10:04 am)
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Replying to: mcalautt (Jan 07, 2009 7:48 am)

Well, I have officially filed a complaint with the DOT and State A.G. as well.
I want Toyota to do right by me and everyone else, but it's scary to think how many other Tacoma owners are out there who have no clue that they may be putting themselves, their families and others in harms way.
I informed a coworker with an 04 Tacoma that his truck might have frame problems as well and he was NOT happy.
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Re: tocoma recall [Sambone5769] by mcalautt
Jan 07, 2009 (10:16 am)
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Replying to: Sambone5769 (Jan 07, 2009 10:04 am)

I still dont know when the official frame problem ends.
I have looked around but got no answers.
as far as toyota was concerned, it only affected 95 - 00.
Now they are acknowledging 2001 - 2004 but whos to say it doesnt exist in 05, 06 or 07 ?
 
somewhere earlier in this thread I believe a toyota rep put in some "official" info about the buy back program but I dont think he has added any new info.
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Re: tocoma recall [horselover2] by hockeyeast
Jan 07, 2009 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: horselover2 (Jan 07, 2009 6:36 am)

Do not give up on your ag. Make noise! I turned my truck in in april. i am still shocked at the # of trucks that have this problem. I had a 96 and I still miss the truck, but I bought a nissian. I could not trust the later models from doing the same thing. It looks like I was right. Just a shame as toyota owners were and are some of the most loyal.

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