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
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the local mechanic for inspection, the subframe was found to be severely corroded. The contact was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 310,000.
ODI 10587102
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while having his vehicle inspected he was made aware that the frame had fractured as a result of corrosion. The technician stated that welding was not an option to repair the defect. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 160,000. *tr
ODI 10568701
Body
The frame is rusting out and falling apart. This has made the vehicle unsafe to drive.
ODI 10914210
Body
While breaking slowly coming to a stop , i lost my all my break controls. Fortunately i was able to stop the vehicle with no fatalities. The tow truck brought me to my mechanics facility and indicated that the trucks steel frame and parts receded backwards placing pressure on break lines under truck to snap. He showed me that rusting of the frame caused the problem. The carriage moved back by 4" due to rusting and…
ODI 10575287
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was premature rust and corrosion on the vehicle. The manufacturer included the vin in a limited service campaign in which the solution was to coat the rust, but this did not provide a permanent remedy. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times over the years and the dealer did not provide a permanent remedy.…
ODI 10825288
Body
Tl* the owns a 1999 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection when he was advised that the frame was completely rusted. The dealer took pictures of the frame and called the manufacturer but the manufacturer would provide no assistance because the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10426934
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame had rusted out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10894825
Body
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed a whole in the front of the rear leaf spring underneath the vehicle's frame. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The contact has pictures. The engine size and current and failure mileages were unknown.
ODI 10190878
Body
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 1999 toyota tacoma with 89600 failure mileage at 45 mph the cab began to make noise. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and they discovered that the mounting brackets, hooking the body to the frame sheared. The collapsed body was laying on the frame. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 89650.*ak
ODI 10184649
Body
FRAME PERFORATED DUE TO RUST, UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
ODI 11129533
Body
Toyota rust recall. Truck purchased in 2003 and undercoated . [xxx] received recall, took it in, nothing was done. [xxx], son bought truck in 2008 went to l& s toyota regarding rust, nothing was done. Frame has rusted so bad that it punctured hole in fuel tank; otherwise, truck in excellent condition. Too dangerous to drive. In 2008 toyotas frame rust was so bad on 1995-2004 tacomas (about 800,000 trucks) was so bad…
ODI 10854688
Body · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1999 toyota tacoma, failing clear coat. Causing truck to completely rust-out. 4-wheel drive not installed during assembly. Tail light fuse blows out everytime i hook up a trailer
ODI 10051019