1999 Toyota Tacoma Underbody Shields Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- leaf spring · 6 records
- extended warranty · 4 records
- rear leaf · 4 records
- frame rusted · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure · Underbody Shields
1999 toyota tacoma. Our local toyota dealer inspected the frame last week and confirmed that it has the rust issue covered by the 15 year extended warranty except for the fact that the 15 years ended two years ago for my vehicle. Toyota applied a thick under coat in 2011 but it actually prevented the discovery of the defect until after the 15 year extended warranty had expired. This is clearly a recall situation or…
ODI 10839310
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Noticed my truck was leaking gas. Upon further inspection it appears to be coming from the tank and then i noticed that the frame is rotted out around where the leaf spring is mounted. My truck frame was inspected by toyota years ago and i was told that it passed. I know about the extended frame warranty but just my luck it expired for my truck at the beginning of this year. I usually do a visual of the frame when i…
ODI 10689634
Underbody Shields
I purchased my 1999 toyota tacoma 4x4 11/2013 at a small dealership. I checked the vehicle out pretty good before purchase and found lite surface rust on frame and thought nothing to worry about. 12/2014 i was working on emergency brake, do to sticking and notices a large rust hole at the rear leaf spring. I started looking on the internet for local frame repair company's and found out about the problem with this…
ODI 10670697
Underbody Shields
The toyota tacoma 1999 that i purchased had a 15 year extended warranty due to a defective frame susceptible to rust. The warranty ended on 4/10/2014 but i didn't purchase the vehicle until 7/27/2014. The dealer did not disclose the poor frame condition and allowed me to purchase an unsafe vehicle at the kbb value. I cannot afford to repair the defect or buy a new vehicle. Is there anything that nhtsa can do? Is…
ODI 10655083
Underbody Shields
We recently discovered a large rust hole in the frame in front of the rear wheel of our 1999 toyota tacoma. After talking to our mechanic about repair, we discovered that toyota had issued a warranty extension for frame due accelerated rusting of the frame and manufacturer defect, but we were never notified. We contacted toyota, and they said the warranty had expired on june 10, 2014. Apparently, the previous owner…
ODI 10643910
Underbody Shields
We just learned recently about the issue with the toyota frames rusting out and when we took the vehicle to toyota to get it looked at they responded that the 15 year frame warranty expired on 5-27-2014. We were never notified by toyota about this issue, nor were we aware of this problem until recently when a friend had an issue and told us about it. If toyota would have notified us we would have had the frame…
ODI 10616007
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Truck has perforated rust through the frame. After researching online, this appears to be a known issue impacting older toyota tacomas. I have received no notice of any issue from toyota despite having a good address on file, but after contacting toyota, they have informed me of a 15 year extended program specifically for perforated frame rust issues on this truck. Per toyota, this program lapsed two months prior to…
ODI 10615018
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. After greasing the drive shaft underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered three rust holes located in the middle and rear of the leaf spring mount. The dealer stated that the main frame was faulty due to rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the buy back offer expired. The failure mileage was 52,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was…
ODI 10617141
Underbody Shields
We own a 1999 toyota tacoma with the rusted frame recall. We had it inspected in 2008 at rick hendrick toyota in fayetteville, nc it had surface rust but they said nothin to worry about. It is now 2014 and the drivers side rear leaf spring front mount rotted right off and the frame is cracked right through. Toyota will not honor the frame replacement even though the inspection was done in 2008 and they found nothing…
ODI 10560883
Underbody Shields
Frame rusted through. The truck was purchased from toyota libertyville, they refused to repair my truck. According to toyotas document my truck should be either purchased or repaired http://pressroom.toyota.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2712. *tr
ODI 10506063
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I purchased a 1999 toyota tacoma in 8/2000. The vehicle had a blown engine that had been replaced and had been involved in a minor accident. I bought it from a local auto-body shop for $10,500 where it had been repaired. I have made my living with this truck and have put over 200 k miles on it with no major repairs. It has been trouble-free and i had no thoughts of replacing it. In october 2008, i took the truck to…
ODI 10442858
Underbody Shields
I have a 1999 toyota tacoma which only has 30,000 miles on it and took it in for an oil change to find out the service department had put a hammer through the frame where it had rusted out. Now the dealer has my truck and said that it is not going to be able to be repaired because they do not make this frame anymore. I have taken great care of my truck only to find out that toyota is only going to give me 150% bb…
ODI 10437940
Underbody Shields
I purchased this vehicle in 02/11, from my brother. I heard about a recall and called betten toyota, now toyota of grand rapids, but was told the vin was not affected by this recall. Early in 2014, i noticed the cab corner had dropped down. I looked underneath the vehicle and saw the frame was rusted. I called toyota of gr; they told me to call toyota customer service. I called toyota's main office (customer…
ODI 10595684
Underbody Shields
Rusted frames toyota pickups. Visited toyota garage with my 1999 toyota tacoma, jan 15 2010, after my servicing garage advised my frame was rusting and toyota was having a "buyback/warranty recall covering years 1995 through 2000 due to frame rusting problems". Toyota's safety concern is motor falling through to ground or frame breaking entirely in two while driving down highway. Toyota garage inspected my truck and…
ODI 10299896
Underbody Shields
1999 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to frame rust perforation *tgw when the vehicle was inspected, rust was found and documented and pictures were e-mailed to toyota. Toyota denied the consumers request to re-purchase the vehicle. The consumer wrote toyota two letters asking them to reconsider and to have the vehicle inspected again. Toyota agreed to buy the vehicle back under recall, but not at the value…
ODI 10372785
Underbody Shields
I have a 1999 toyota tacoma with a rusted frame. In feb 08 ballard springs put springs on a rusted mount. I am now involved with the buyback. *tr
ODI 10224554
Underbody Shields
At my annual state (nh) auto inspection on january 31st, 2008, my 1999 toyota tacoma pick up i was rejected because of an extreme frame failure due to rusting and frame deterioration in front of the rear leaf spring mounts. *tr
ODI 10217601
Underbody Shields
Excessive rust in both frame members where the front of the leaf spring brackets attach to the frame. This presents a potentially dangerous situation as the frame could break.*cn
ODI 10213611
Underbody Shields
Premature rust through of frame. Well maintained vehicle became unstable. Upon inspection, frame had rusted completely through on drivers side, deteriorating on passenger side. Frame is flexing at point between cab and bed enough that rear of cab has contacted with bed. Vehicle unsafe to drive home three miles as frame is near separation, rear spring hanger is close to separating. Unacceptable/dangerous…
1 injury
ODI 10210438
Underbody Shields
We have only had this truck for a year so we don't know what prior incidents have happened. Since we have had it since 10/10/06 there hasn't been any incidents only that the right rear of the frame is rotting. *tr
ODI 10210942
Underbody Shields
Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The under carriage of truck was rusted ,and the mount to the cab was rusted on the passenger side as well. Sears service center attempted to do a wheel alignment when they saw the rust under the vehicle, but will not align the vehicle due to the damage. He then called the toyota headquarters, and they stated that the vehicle was out of warranty, and they were not…
ODI 10180657