1999 Toyota Tacoma Body Problems
- 37
- 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.
What owners report
- failure mileage · 9 records
- frame rusted · 9 records
- unsafe drive · 7 records
- rusted through · 7 records
- repaired failure · 5 records
- notified failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Leaf Spring Assembly
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…
ODI 11222126
Body · Suspension
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, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was sold as is without further…
ODI 11160941
Body · Power Train · Suspension
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?
ODI 11093513
Body
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.
ODI 11093512
Body
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.
ODI 11041942
Body
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.
ODI 10992679
Body · Exterior Lighting
The body is totally rust and broken. Is unsafe to drive. I am the third owner
ODI 11123093
Body
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…
ODI 10995851
Body
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.
ODI 11009908
Body
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.
ODI 10949215
Body
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
ODI 10949212
Body
Toyota tacomas of this year are a safety hazard due to frames that rust through and become weak to the point of failure. Toyota has not done enough with its voluntary service repair leaving thousands of these trucks on the road and putting all drivers at risk of death or serious injury from frame breakage. Toyota should recall any and all remaining trucks and provide frame repair suitable for safe on-road operation.…
ODI 10885412
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame on the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
ODI 10926925
Body
The frame on my 1999 toyota tacoma is rusted to the point that it is on long safe to drive the truck it's a know problem with toyota and they will not do anything to fix there own problem cause it will dip into the billions of bonus money these crooks make each year. Drive it till it snaps in two they will tell you
ODI 10854084
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while performing a routine maintenance on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the sub frame of the vehicle exhibited corrosion located near the rear leaf spring of the vehicle along the weld. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 260,000.
ODI 10850190
Body
The frame of the truck is rusted and shows perforation of the metal, nearly through the whole frame on rear passenger side, near shock attachment as well as driver side rear in same area. Unsafe to drive.
ODI 10849605
Body
The frame of the truck has completely rusted through just before the back drivers side wheel. It has split completely through the metal and runs all the way down toward the front . All the way down. It scares me to drive it bnut it is the only tranportation i have and no choice. This happened in the past year.
ODI 10905975
Body · Suspension
Dec 13, 2015, while bending down to pick up my reading glasses in the driveway, i noticed a clean through fracture of the frame, rear passenger side, just in front of the shock absorber fitting. A few days earlier i had wondered why the bed was tilted up pinching the back of the cab. The vehicle had passed state inspection year after year and had been see by my regular mechanic less than 2 years ago and no issues…
ODI 10811670
Body
Toyota sent a recall a few years ago to check and fix a problem with rust on the vehicle frame. I took it in for the 'fix', now (11/19/15) i find out my frame has rusted through and is very unsafe to drive. This is a popular truck and there are alot on the road, some may be in the same situation i am in. Toyota's response was' we can't help you'. After the 'fix' i was told that i would have no problems in the future.
ODI 10795037
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, a loud pop sound was heard and the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear frame was severely corroded and detached. The contact mentioned that the whole frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10783831
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and it was discovered that the entire subframe had excessive rust and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10766352
Body · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My 1999 tacoma has just been declared unsafe to drive by a local repair shop due to excessive rust on the frame (i brought it to the shop to have some a/c work done). As part of the toyota service program, the truck was inspected last in october 2013, and passed the corrosion test. At that point the truck had 106,000 miles. I had purchased the truck afterwards, based on this inspection being done by toyota and…
ODI 10763043
Body · Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. While driving at 50 mph, the contact heard a noise emitting from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear driver side leaf spring shackle fractured from the frame. In addition, the contact noticed corrosion on the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10706367
Body
On april 8, 2015, i took my 1999 toyota tacoma to my local mechanic i for routine maintenance. He informed me that the frame was so severely rusted that it was no longer safe to drive and that they would not perform the repairs. They also informed me that any attempt to repair the frame would still render it unsafe. They also checked for recalls/buybacks on the vehicle and it was not eligible. I was planning a 2000…
ODI 10715077
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Frame rust by rear driver leaf spring connection and obvious rust all over frame. *tr
ODI 10594016