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#10 of 928 Re: 1999 Toyota Tacoma Frame Problem [berdman21] by rotboy May 06, 2007 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: berdman21 (Mar 05, 2007 1:28 pm) Jeez. I'm not alone it turns out. 97 2WD Tacoma in upstate NY, in good shape otherwise, started to "bang" over bumps. One frame mount is broken off, and the frame is cracked half way thru at the rear spring mount. Rust falls off in big pastry-like flakes. Thats pretty thin gauge metal to start with. Yikes. Replies to this message: ctant (Aug 04, 2007 5:54 am) yotafeller98 (Jun 24, 2008 5:31 pm)
#11 of 928 May we all rust out together! by pazman3 Jul 15, 2007 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: berdman21 (Mar 05, 2007 1:28 pm) Same problem here. I have a well cared for 99 Tacoma with pristine body but with rusted frame rails near the leaf springs and general flaking of rust throughout. I also had my front stablizer mount completely disintegrated due to rust. I went out and bought a welder and a sheet of steel after evaluating the entire frame rails. I knew it would be a requirement to keep the truck on life support. Best of luck.
#12 of 928 Re: 1999 Toyota Tacoma Frame Problem [rotboy] by ctant Aug 04, 2007 (5:54 am)
Replying to: rotboy (May 06, 2007 4:02 pm) I also have a 97 Tacoma with 76,000 miles and discovered frame rot in front of the rear spring shackles. There was still underbody paint on the frame in that area which when removed revealed the serious corrosion of the frame rail. I'm taking it to my local Toyota dealer this week and I hope to speak with the area rep about correcting this problem. Has anyone with this problem had any success with Toyota in getting it repaired? I've worked on cars from the 50's with frames in better shape than this!
#13 of 928 Re: 1999 Toyota Tacoma Frame Problem [berdman21] by adk1 Aug 31, 2007 (5:55 am)
Replying to: berdman21 (Mar 05, 2007 1:28 pm) My 1999 tacoma is doing the same rust problems it only has 85000, has anyone had any luck with talking with toyota. my options are limited to replacing the frame for $5000.00 or trying to patch it (temporary fix). or selling it and loosing money because of the frame damage. It makes me not to buy a toyota next time thats for sure
#14 of 928 Re: 1999 Toyota Tacoma Frame Problem [taullauf] by rayslogcabin Oct 06, 2007 (4:48 pm)
Replying to: taullauf (Apr 12, 2007 7:42 pm) Hi,   I also live in NY and have a 1997 Tacoma. Within one year the frame has rusted to the point that I can put a screwdriver thru it and it cant be repaired. I fear I'll have to junk the vehicle. What type of metal did they use?   Toyota or consumer affairs should look into this. The rest of the truck is fine.   If anyone know who can help please let me know.   BUMMED! rayslogcabinyahoo.com
#15 of 928 Re: 1999 Toyota Tacoma Frame Problem [berdman21] by rayslogcabin Oct 06, 2007 (5:03 pm)
Replying to: berdman21 (Mar 05, 2007 1:28 pm) I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 1997 tOYOTA AND SUBMITTED a COMPLAINT WITH THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration   (ODI Number) is: 10205140 Replies to this message: iluvfixinnot (Oct 21, 2007 9:11 pm)
#16 of 928 I might be able to fix mine! by iluvfixinnot Oct 19, 2007 (11:34 am)
I've had my toyota tacoma since three years ago. Its a 2000 sr5 with about 130,000 mile's on it now. I had a problem with the frame on my last one and wanted to get a jump on this one. I found this paint that is supper strong and is pretty durable. Its an industrial enamel paint I used to paint snow Plows with.It cost about 40 to 30 dallors at a plumb auto or tractor supple. I think I might have to seal the holes on the frame some how and try to mabye get some oil sealed up in the frame. Although I don't want to do this do to eviromental factor but if you look at your toyota's it's really rusting from the inside out too. I managed to get the drivers side done but now found 2 holes in the passenger side and now should get that patched up. This is my third toyota! and I should have done this earler! ...............Oh I also had to replace my leafe springs on two of the Toyota's I've had! Let's just face it. The Japanese are still using cheap metal but Excellent motors and well american vehicle's are the opposite!
#17 of 928 Re: 1999 Toyota Tacoma Frame Problem [rayslogcabin] by iluvfixinnot Oct 21, 2007 (9:11 pm)
Replying to: rayslogcabin (Oct 06, 2007 5:03 pm) Oh yah? any luck with that?
#18 of 928 1997 tacoma with frame rust by theta1 Oct 31, 2007 (5:17 pm)
My body shop guy says this is a known problem....he suggested finding a welding shop to repair the frame. I just got it back and it looks like a good job....should keep the truck going for several years.   I didn't even try to get Toyota to take responsibility like they should. I love Toyota, but with my Highlander they denied the oil sludge problem I had....then two years later it comes out they had a bad engine design that caused oil sludge. Come on Toyota....own up to the problems with the vehicles....it will only build loyalty.
#19 of 928 Me Too! by jbclimbs Feb 10, 2008 (6:06 pm)
Looks like we're in the same boat! I'm also a disappointed owner of a Toyota Tacoma PU. With exactly the same rust problems as you mentioned. Wow was I shocked when I was told my frame was so rotted that it would not pass inspection. Just as mentioned the rust is at, in front of and just to the rear of the front leaf spring shackle on both the drivers side and passengers side. I've been told by several auto body shops that this is a "common" problem with this vintage and model. Seems the "box" frame is the culprit. "No place for the moisture to escape." At this moment the frame is being patched with steel plates sistering the frame where it shows signs of rust. Hopefully this will pass the NH state inspections. I bought this truck 3 years ago at a Toyota dealer because the reputation of these trucks is golden. "NOT". From the looks of it, this problem will render a great looking truck on the fast lane to the bone yard. (that's if you have an overly cautious body shop). Responsibility and tort law are actually the problem here. No body wants the responsibility of fixing the problem. Which means your S*&^ out of luck unless you can find a welder that just welds and doesn't worry about you coming back on him because you begged him to fix it and it failed in an accident. I was lucky enough to find one, hopefully it will pass inspection, and I can take it to a dealer and trad it in for a new vehicle. And then hopefully I won't have to worry for at least another 150k miles. I would advise everyone to make a complaint on the ODI website. I'm not sure Toyota will do anything until someone steps up and wants to make a class action suit against them. If you ask me, this is far to premature for this kind of failure. Heck I've had American made cars last longer. Replies to this message: mattz88 (May 05, 2008 7:25 pm)

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