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2005 Tacoma with RUSTY FRAME

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#60 of 82 05 Tacoma frame rotted UNSAFE by claudie

Aug 08, 2012 (8:30 am)

My 05 Tacoma is unsafe to drive as per the dealer . I had it inspected in 2010 was told it was not bad just minor rust.had it inspected again July 30 2012 was told by service manager yep unsafe to drive.sorry call Toyota experience and complain we can't do anything. called them with case # they said its in dealer hands. my stabilizer bar is rotted off the frame plus holes through frame I'm looking into a class action law suit any helpful information ? I know i;m not the only one.JUST LOOK AROUND ITS ALL OVER THE INTERNET.ANY ONE WHO HAS THIS PROBLEM SHOULD CALL AND COMPLAIN ! DON'T LET UP THATS WHAT TOYOTA WANTS THEY WANT YOU TO GO AWAY WELL GUESS WHAT I'M NOT!!!!!!!!!! TO BE CONTINUED.............

#61 of 82 Re: How Toyota dodged its customers on recall. [mdomanska] by andiaut

Aug 13, 2012 (2:40 pm)

Replying to: mdomanska (Aug 02, 2012 6:32 pm)
I would love to be a part of that law suit if you find one. We took our 2002 tacoma in, it was inspected, they passed it and sprayed the frame to prevent rust. This was when the recall first happened about two years ago. They gave us the extended 15 year warranty. As we were driving the brakes went out two weeks ago. Upon futher inspection the brake lines were rusted in two. As we looked under the frame had a hole completely rust in frame. both side were cracked. Took it to dealer they said one side was definitly rust damage but the other side was due to stress. They had inspector look at the frame and he said it was due to abuse. SO it is Not covered. Abuse cause by what? driving it in the snow? If one side is rust of course the other will have stress. We own three toyotas at this time, and have owned many before these. It is ashame to be a loyal consumer and be screwed like this!!

#62 of 82 2002 Tacoma Rust by andiaut

Aug 13, 2012 (2:43 pm)

I would love to be a part of that law suit if you find one. We took our 2002 tacoma in, it was inspected, they passed it and sprayed the frame to prevent rust. This was when the recall first happened about two years ago. They gave us the extended 15 year warranty. As we were driving the brakes went out two weeks ago. Upon futher inspection the brake lines were rusted in two. As we looked under the frame had a hole completely rust in frame. both side were cracked. Took it to dealer they said one side was definitly rust damage but the other side was due to stress. They had inspector look at the frame and he said it was due to abuse. SO it is Not covered. Abuse cause by what? driving it in the snow? If one side is rust of course the other will have stress. We own three toyotas at this time, and have owned many before these. It is ashame to be a loyal consumer and be screwed like this!!

#63 of 82 2005 Toyota Tacoma Frame Rust by jimh55

Sep 04, 2012 (4:59 am)

After two years of having been told at inspection time about the rust, I brought my truck into Toyota for an inspection. They saw the rust and a possible crack. I need a Service Manager to look at it to make a decision. Although the dealership says they haven't seen this too much, there happen to be another 2005 in the service area for the same thing. I filed a complaint with Toyota and Department of highway safety and have case numbers from both. The case numbers don't mean anything except a way to watch the complaints come in. If you have a 2005 with frame rust, call toyota and get a case number and have it inspected. The more people that do this the better chance of Toyota seeing an issue beyond 2004's and recalling them. One service guy told me that it is a completely new design and frame manufacturer. Highly unlikely Good luck

#64 of 82 Re: 05 Tacoma frame rotted UNSAFE [claudie] by jimh55

Sep 04, 2012 (5:09 am)

Replying to: claudie (Aug 08, 2012 8:30 am)
Brought my 2005 Tacoma in this past Saturday and I was told that a service manager would have to look at it to make a decision. They found rust and a possible crack. My mechanic found the rsut and some weak spots. This is two years in a row I was told at inspection time my frame was rusted. I filed a complaint with Toyota and with the Dept of Highway Safety. I have case numbers from both. Thcase numbers themselves is a way to track the number of complaints. File complaints with both offices. the more complaints filed the better chance we have to get compenstion and or repairs. I said the same thing to some one about a possible batch of left over frames from the 2004 models built by DANA installed on 2005's. One service guy told me it was a new design and a new manufacturer. I don't think so!!!

#65 of 82 Re: nothing done? [rustcity] by junk01

Oct 08, 2012 (6:21 pm)

Replying to: rustcity (Apr 28, 2012 6:32 am)
I have called toyota coustmer service wound up at a dead end called ohio attonery general waiting for call back I think if you have owned the truck for six months they would have bought it back the deadline in ohio was 12-31-11 now for the good news new york state deadline is 12-31-13 would have to take truck to new york and register it there. This looks the the only recourse we have or be stuck with a unsafe junk truck we can not get rid of. dealer would not look at my truck since recall was over unless i paid for it.toyata it sounds to me like you have a total disregard for human life. buy american next time

#66 of 82 Re: Fools Rush In...... [knowsitall] by junk01

Oct 08, 2012 (6:26 pm)

Replying to: knowsitall (Jan 12, 2012 9:39 am)
the older toyotas that come from japan were rust buckets no american made parts

#67 of 82 Re: How Toyota dodged its customers on recall. [ohframerot] by junk01

Oct 08, 2012 (6:33 pm)

Replying to: ohframerot (Jun 01, 2012 8:15 am)
class action law suit

#68 of 82 Re: 2005 Toyota Tacoma Frame Rust [jimh55] by ccavazos

Nov 16, 2012 (3:26 pm)

Replying to: jimh55 (Sep 04, 2012 4:59 am)
I am having the same issue on the roof of my 2005 Toyota Tacoma, I never noticed the huge rust spot on the roof of the truck until yesterday helped my brother move some furniture to his new place and OMG, the rust spot is huge. I filed a complaint with Toyota today and they said that they could do nothing for me because the timing is no longer within the warranty. I have yet to take it to the dealership and see what they can do for me there. But if it is a problem and/ or defect I think Toyota should pay for a new frame. It is so unfair! If others are having issues, please call Toyota and make them aware of the problem. Apparently, they have very few complaints of rust on the framing of the 2005 Tacoma. PLEASE CALL TOYOTA IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING THESE ISSUES, if they have enough complaints they will consider a recall/ replacement!!!!!!!

#69 of 82 06 Tacoma frame rust by aesco

Nov 19, 2012 (11:30 pm)

Like many others, my Tacoma's frame is rusting away. Frame about 3' in front of back tires is swelling and flaking. Rust continues all the way to wheel well. Bolts connecting springs are becoming brittle and look suspect. Dealer said it was not bad enough to warrant any action when they inspected it 2years ago. Never had a vehicle rust like this. would like to have a friend grind all the rust away and reinforce the frame with new steel but am worried this would disqualify me if there ever was a recall or frame replacement for 06 Tacoma's. Not sure what to do. Would rather have a vehicle that is safe. Don't want to wait until I can poke a whole in my frame with a screwdriver or worse yet the frame cracks in half. Did not expect my Tacoma to be disposable. Thought I was buying quality.

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