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Pickups Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2004 and Earlier Frame Problem
925 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 8:03 AM
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Replying to: doubleusn (Feb 02, 2009 8:19 am) |
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Replying to: mcalautt (Mar 22, 2009 5:00 pm)
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Replying to: linni57 (Mar 24, 2009 5:25 am) no idea how that is possible since recalls are due to safety concerns. maybe because the frame problem was never reported as an event that cause anyone harm and or death. |
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 mags6 I had the frame replaced on my '02 Tacoma last month. I am very pleased with the result. No problems at all. Here is a list of the parts that were covered under the extended warranty:  I had a hole in the top of my muffler and I had the dealer replace that at the same time. My only cost for that was the material cost. I am told that this muffler is warranted for as long as I own the vehicle - free replacement by Toyota if I ever needed to. I had a rental car for the entire week. It takes all of one week. Mine went in on Monday morning and I picked it back up late that Friday. Toyota indicates that the job involves 60 manhours of labor. I was able to visit the work effort every day and be shown the progress as everything came apart and went back together. The dealer tells me that these frame replacements costs Toyota about $13K each, all told. I believe it.
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Replying to: rodnh (Mar 25, 2009 2:51 pm) |
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Replying to: rodnh (Mar 25, 2009 2:51 pm) I've been in the market for a (new-to-me) used truck, and DO NOT LIKE the looks of others in this class (Frontier, Durango, etc). Keep getting drawn back to the idea of a Tacoma. Among other things, for the size, it seems the Taco gets the best gas mileage. I've see plenty advertised, and wonder how many have had their frames replaced...NONE OF THE ADS I SEE neither mention the possibility of frame problems, nor state that the frame's been already replaced. You would think that the supply of available trucks would, at this point, include a certain quantity that have had the frame replaced already. Kinda wonder about the new frame's corrosion treatment too, and issues CAUSED by de-constructing / re-constructing a truck. I would think that an '01-'04 truck with a new frame COULD BE a decent driver, OR could have lots of issues. I also would like to hear from others who've been DOWN THAT ROAD (pun intended!)  .
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Replying to: bubblepuppy (Mar 26, 2009 5:12 pm) "'01-'04 truck with a new frame COULD BE a decent driver, OR could have lots of issues." there is no way of knowing until you own it and drove it for a little while. its hit or miss and I dont think its worth the chance, however, tacoma's are the best truck aside from the frame problem. also, toyota is now claiming 01 to 04 but prior to that magically it only involved 95 to 00. so I would not be surpised if it extends to 06 later down the road. Only reason they have not mentioned that is because I think they are still to new to see a problem yet. |
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I had my 2001 Tacoma inspected today(canada). Technician said the frame was clean, "no holes yet" he said. They did not charge me for the inspection. Grammy |
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We got a letter from Toyota saying that we needed to have a dealer inspect the frame of our vehicle for rust. We did and were told that the frame had soft spots and that it would go (fall apart??) within a year. The dealer said that Toyota would replace the frame. We were shocked. The frame is the single largest and most important structural part of the truck. The entire vehicle has to be disassambled and reassembled. Quite frankly, the truck will never be the same. There is a serious safety issue if we don't get the new frame and potential serious safety issues if they get it wrong. We have spoken directly with Toyota only to be fed the "party line." We want Toyota to buy back the truck just as they did for thousands of 1995 - 2000 owners this past year. This is the same vehicle and there is no way we owners of 2001 -2005 Tacomas should be treated as second-class citizens. What can we do to push Toyota to buy ours (and others). Anyone with ideas please let us know. A friend went by a local dealer in Litchfield, CT the other day and say a tractor trailer load of frames being unloaded. I can't believe Tacoma owners are buying off on this. Help? David
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Replying to: grampopswtch (Apr 10, 2009 2:25 am) it’s more like Toyota is not giving you a choice. Look at my previous posts and you will see I agree 100%. replacing the frame is not the answer but apparently Toyota seems to think it’s cheaper for them. When you call corp you do in fact get a cute pre-recorded message about how they care about their customers involved in the frame problem. At the same time they also act as if they are hero;s for acknowledging the problem and providing a solution as if they didnt have to but are because they care. I had a 2001 and managed to get in on the buyback before the frame replacment "program" was initiated. the only option I think you have is to get it replaced and then get rid of it. however that is not fair because you wont get as much on a trade or private sale as the people got back from the buy back program. I still dont understand how toyota got away with this not being a recall.
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