Problems with 2001 Toyota Tacoma SUSPENSION

Initial problem 12/08/2009: in december of 2009, i dropped my toyota tacoma off at my local dealer (lexington toyota, (ma) for a service appointment. lexington toyota called me and stated that my 2001 tacoma had a serious frame rust perforation problem. they stated that the solution to this problem was to replace the entire frame at no cost to me and they assigned a case number. the total cost to me when the job was completed was $1,717.77 (see-attached invoice [xxx].) the frame repair invoice was dated 12/22/2009. fast forward to 12/10/2018: on 12/10/2018, i brought my 2001 tacoma into the service department of lexington toyota for some brake work. later that day they called and said that my frame had selected rot and would not pass the next state inspection. the service department stated that they had reviewed the situation with the service manager and that there was nothing that they could do for me. i explained that the frame had been replaced in december of 2009 and that the service advisor ([xxx]) had stated to me that the new frame was warrantied for fifteen years. i joking replied that it would probably last ...

I'm writing you because i had my 2001 tacoma inspected for the frame rust recall in 2010. at that time i was told that my truck would be sprayed with an inhibitor to prevent rust. the vehicle frame has since rusted and is most likely unsafe to drive. the spray inhibitor obviously did not work or was applied incorrectly. the shock mount has rusted from the frame while driving on a city street.

After a muffler shop pointed out serious holes in the frame of my 2001 toyota tacoma (with 174,000 miles), i contacted kings toyota and toyota manufacturing. they said the truck was out of warranty. i took it to hamilton body shop and they said there was a recall for the life of the truck.i contacted performance toyota with my vin # and they said there was no recall in their data bank. i have been told the truck is unsafe to drive. i have had the truck frame inspected at kings toyota twice in the past several years and they said the frame was ok at that time. my truck is in mechanically good condition, body looks fine too. would love to continue to drive it several more years. would appreciate help determining if there is, in fact , a recall and how do i go about getting the information i need to get this frame repaired.

Excessive frame rust perforation on 1st generation tacomas will cause the frame to break leading to an extremely unsafe condition including handling ability, rollover, lack of impact protection, and possibly loss of life. key areas are by the rear leaf springs and close to the front sway bar. toyota did offer an extended warranty on the frame, but there was no mention that the frame was deteriorating from the inside out or that all the frames were manufactured without proper corrosion preventative treatment at dana corp, not just those in the listed northern states.toyota's letter of extended warranty did not list this as a safety issue, nor did it recommend an initial or any followup frame inspection by a qualified toyota mechanic for the non-northern states, nor did it mention the nhtsa as being involved. the letter mentions "a small number of 2001 through 2004 model year tacomas operating in severe cold climate areas with high road salt use..." . all tacoma's in any road-salt state have the issue. many states that do use road salt have not been inspected, ever. when something is under warranty, people tend to keep using things until they break. under a safety ...

Frame recall: when i received notice of this recall i took it to a dealer in slc, ut and had it checked on 9/22/08. i was informed that it was fine and they didn't do anything to it. now 8 years later, my truck has turned into a safety hazard because the frame is so rusted out, i can't even get my brake line that recently broke repaired. i have been told that this particular recall expired in 2014. i don't understand how a recall can expire. nor do i understand that if my frame was fine in 2008, how it could have rusted away to this extent so quickly. the state of the current rust was pointed out to me in 2016. i understand that i have been driving the truck for 16 years; however, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the engine and i had hoped to drive it till the engine died. please explain to me how this recall could expire when it did and why toyota won't accept any responsibility for replacing the frame.

I recently purchased a 2001 toyota tacoma sr5, 4wd crew cab truck that was originally manufactured and sold in plano texas, then relocated and driven in gaithersburg maryland for 16 years. upon obtaining a frame inspection from my local toyota dealership, i was advised that this vehicle was unsafe to operate due to excessive corrosion of the frame, and specifying the frame would need to be replaced. the rust has perforated the frame rails in several areas and has compromised the structural integrity and safety of this vehicle. the frame of this vehicle lacks adequate corrosion protection which has been acknowledged by toyota north america.

The frame is totally rotted out. i bought the truck used and after haven't it several months i was changing the oil and to my suprise when i was under it i could not believe what i was seeing. it is not safe to drive

Rear passenger leaf spring frame mount rusting off. vehicle is not safe to drive.

My tacoma has been in a couple times for timing belt replacement and has been inspected for rust but nothing was ever done or said about it needing anything done. while driving down the street i noticed that when i slowed down my lifted and when i accelerated my bed lowered. i pulled off to find that my frames has rusted apart in front of rear leaf spring. toyota corporate was called and they said nothing can be done?

Left front wheel broke off a arm.lower ball joint completely missing.vehicle has 160442 miles.no indication of steering problem.tires were rotated one month before accident i replaced the tire and asked the mechanic if he does a visual inspection.the answer was yes.

The chasis broke just in front of the rear axle.

I am unsure when this had happened but the frame on my 2001 toyota tacoma is corroded and broken into 2 pieces in 2 different areas. the place where it is broken is not corroded but just broke. would like to know if this truck is under a safety issue that toyota should be responsible for or if it is just an expensive paper weight.

Ball joint separated causing driver to lose control of vehicle.

My wife recently had a wreck, she was going 45 mph, the truck went off the road, crossing over center line, after making impact with the dirt with the front end of the truck, the truck lost it's steering, from there the truck flipped 5 times on it's side, it finally came to rest on it's side, 5 feet away from a house. she had to be cut from the truck. her l2 exploded in her back, she's now having to learn how to walk again among other things from extreme nerve damage. she just recently left the hospital/rehabilitation from an extended stay. still upset about not knowing what caused the wreck, we decided to look up the truck to see if there had ever been a recall dealing with what exactly happened in her wreck, this is when we found out about the lower ball-joint failing causing the actions of loss of steering, accidents, and accidents with flipping. an investigation has yet to be done on the truck, we're hoping this complaint will inspire an investigation, but also educate anyone with this year and make of truck, that this is what could happen possibly to anyone. ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. while driving at a slow speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank strap fractured due to excessive corrosion. the contact stated that the subframe that supported the rear suspension was also excessively corroded. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension); however, the repair failed to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 133,613.