We have classified the 5 complaints from 1999 Toyota Tacoma about STRUCTURE into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. the vehicle was taken to be state inspected, but it did not pass due to severe rust under the bed of the vehicle. the contact was informed that the leaf springs were rusted and needed a new frame. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame was deteriorated and rusted. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was not able to be repaired due to the frame. the contact researched and found that the vehicle was not included in a warranty. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the fifteen year warranty for the frame had expired. no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 164,603.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. while driving 20 mph over a bump in the road, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear shock absorber fractured and that there was a hole in the frame. del toyota (2945 lincoln hwy e, thorndale, pa 19372, (610) 383-6200) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was sold as is without further assistance. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 83,000.
99 toyota frame is rusted through when carfax report specifically listed a toyota dealer checked same vehicle for frame rust in 2014 with 207000 miles on it. it passed if that's what u want to call it. now in 2018 with an additional 15,000 miles on it, it has rusted through.
Bought 99 toyota tacoma truck.verified with dealer who did the frame exam in 2014 for rust. at 207000 miles. it passed imspectiom in 2014??? now 4 yrs later and 18000 additional miles, it's rusted in half?
Frame rusted out, causing the body to drop and a bolt to settle on my gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak. needs a new frame to fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. the contact stated during state inspection they were made aware of the vehicle's frame having severe corrosion. the sullivan brothers toyota located in kingston, ma was contacted where it was confirmed the frame needed to be replaced. the contact declined replacement due to the cost of the repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 86,600. updated 10/12/17*lj *tr
Toyota sent a recall card in 2011 to rust proof the frame. they covered up the rust and said the vehicle was good to go. the frame has rusted to the point the vehicle is not safe to drive. i have a friend that had the same problem and they purchased his vehicle and i know several people have had their frame's replaced at no charge by toyota. they avoided the issue and now i have a unsafe vehicle.
The body is totally rust and broken. is unsafe to drive. i am the third owner
The frame has been diagnosed by 2 separate repair shops as being not drivable due to holes. this make and model was recalled for this reason and was brought into a toyota service center in 2009. the frame was inspected "ok" and no work was done. the frame is now rotted and i am now being told it is ineligible for repair because it is now outside of the 15-year warranty window. this vehicle was, in fact, brought to toyota within the window and nothing was done about it.
When i changed the oil in march, i noticed a huge hole on the inside of the left frame member, next to the gas tank. i then checked the right side, and found a long line of rusted through holes along the bottom of that frame member. i feel this is a major safety defect by the oem's selection of steel grades.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 01e041000 (trailer hitches). the manufacturer had not sent a recall notification. the vehicle was purchased from an independent source who did not mention if the vehicle was inspected before it was sold. the contact was not informed of the vehicle's extensive rust, corrosion, and holes pertaining to the frame until after it was purchased. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer issued 14 technical service bulletins regarding the structure. the manufacturer was contacted to determine if the recall remedy would still apply. the contact was waiting on their response. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
Holes rusted through on frame. believe it's called lift spring bracket broke because of rust. mechanic informed me a couple of days ago when i wanted to know if rusted out hole in frame could be repaired
Frame rusted so bad there are holes, and a bracket has broken lose causing the wheel to move. was told too dangerous to drive by mechanic a couple of days ago.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the vehicle was severely corroded and the rear subframe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.