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Pickups Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2004 and Earlier Frame Problem
923 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 8:28 AM
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Replying to: highmiler289 (May 14, 2009 9:44 pm) My 2002 Tacoma had 130k miles on it and the frame was a mess. They replaced the frame, but left a lot of parts on the vehicle that are completely caked in rust. Everything on the vehicle will corrode much more quickly due to the frame issue. I've had it back for 2 weeks. I have a squeeking noise every time the road is a little uneven coming from the front end, sounds like an old box spring. I am going to take it to an independent mechanic first. It may sound unreasonable but I don't trust the delearship. highmiler289, I paid an extra $5-6k for I truck I expected would end like yours. If I bought a GM I would have paid less and expected what has happened. This is all about liability, not customer satisfaction. Think about what would happen if someone died after their fram snapped in half at 60+mph.
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Replying to: tacoscrewed (May 15, 2009 3:03 am) thats what I have been saying all along. the prob actually started in 95 according to toyota so highmiler289, your truck may have had a frame prior to the actual problem.. toyota did not handle it well and it is completely a liability issue they are trying to cover and pawning it off to look as if they did it out of concern. |
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Replying to: cman23 (Jan 28, 2009 11:41 am)
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Replying to: kps2 (May 18, 2009 11:38 am) The leaf springs should be included, they were for me. |
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Replying to: kps2 (May 18, 2009 11:38 am) |
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| I have a 2001 extended cab. The dealership replaced the frame in March. I was in Iraq when it was done and came home in April. Was anxious to try out my truck. It seemed to run fine and rode like before, however, my battery light stays on and so does the check engine light. Had a new alternator put in and the light still stays on. Truck continues to run fine. Any ideas as to why the light would stay on? | |
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I have a 2001 Tacoma in mint condition that just failed an inspection due to rust near the rear spring shackle on the passenger's side. The Toyota dealer offered to replace the frame at a cost of 14,000 to Toyota corporate. I refused and Toyota also refused to buy back my vehicle. I am a loyal Toyota customer, but only if I am treated with the same respect and fairness as other customers who had their vehicle purchased back at 1.5 x suggested retail. I want to remain a loyal customer, we will see if it is a two way street. Tom
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Replying to: toyota_lifer (May 20, 2009 6:35 pm) I lucked out, I had a 2001 and got in the buyback just before they started the frame replacement.. what I dont understand is, why wouldnt they offer you the 14G then ? unless you wanted more but I gave mine up in december 08 and got 16300.00 for it. mine was in mint condition and was a loaded SR5. did they offer you the 14G? i mean thats thickheaded to not offer a buyback if its going to cost 14G to replace the frame. If you can get 14 from them I would take it if I were you.. thats a far better deal than taking a 9 year old truck with a frame swap.
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Replying to: toyota_lifer (May 20, 2009 6:35 pm) I tried every way in the world for them to buy back my truck. I even just wanted them to buy my truck back for the cost of the rebuild and they still refused. But after some investigation it really isn't costing Toyota that much money. The same frames are still being produced by Dana Corp ie Dana rear ends, transmitiions. Dana was the company that made the bad frames so Dana is footing the bill for the new frame and as I understand it may be paying for 1/2 the cost of labor. Toyota is really only footing the bill for 1/2 the total cost. That's why unless your truck has been so totally beat up and is only worth $5 or $6k Toyota isn't going to buy back your truck. The reason they purchased the 95-00 is because those frames are no longer in production. They don't have the parts, plus the value of those Tacomas are much lower than the 01 - 05. I am one of the happy owners of a Tacoma with a rebuilt frame. I had mine done at Cain Toyota in Canton Ohio. The service managers is top notch. I went in several times throughout the week to see the trucks progress. I haven't had any problems with mine and I've had it back now for 21/2 months now. Good luck, I hope you find away to get Toyota to buy back your truck. I know I wasn't able to convince them. |
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Replying to: mcalautt (May 20, 2009 7:31 pm) Tom
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