Problems with 2002 Toyota Tacoma SUSPENSION

The undercarriage is showing substantial rust and corrosion

Vehicle failed inspection due to frame rust. was told that its unsafe to drive. researched and found that this is long ongoing issue with toyota and a number of there vehicles. toyota has knowledge of this issue and still sold these inferior frames for many years.

Driving on local street, 25 mph, then heard clunking sound when hitting road bumps. mechanic inspection revealed shock mount completely rusted out of frame and excessive rust and rotting throughout the rear frame. toyota will not help so will have repair privately and weld new sleeves to the frame. toyota has created a very dangerous situation for its' customers by using inferior metals in its' frames for many years.

My frame is just rusted out in the back end it's never been flooded always taken care of very well and i heard about the frame recalls but my vin comes back with no recalls i just need to see if this can be investigated i know people who did qualify and there frames were perfectly fine but mine is just falling apart

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. while driving approximately 10 mph, the ball joint fractured and came apart. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was later towed to mike erdman toyota (1545 e merritt island causeway, merritt island, fl 32952) where it was diagnosed that the ball joint separated and damaged the axle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. additionally, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). the failure mileage was approximately 334,000. parts distribution disconnect.

The frame is rotting out. toyota had the vehicle frame coated with some kind of tar substance because the frame was suspect to heavy corrosion. the coating which was done around 2010 did not work and the vehicle now has holes in the frame due to heavy rust. this is a known issue with these vehicles. toyota offered a non-working solution that did not fix the problem. the coating was just a gimmick and not a solution to the frame rot.

Airbag system failure broken leaf springs.

I was driving on a highway at about 55 mph. the right lower control ball joint broke so the entire wheel broke off the vehicle. the vehicle tried to run/jump over the wheel and caused the vehicle to slammed down on the asphalt. the truck dragged on the asphalt for about 100 to 150 yds until i managed to control and stop it.

The rust on the rear end assembly is so severe that the brakes are compromised, and the back up emergency brake system has failed. the rust on the differential housing is so severe that the fluid has leaked out and the gears are at risk for catastrophic failure. the spring mounts to the axles are also rusting severely, creating a risk of lost control should either side break away. it takes great effort when braking, and the vehicle pulls severely due to rust causing the loss of integrity of the braking system. the brakes, once applied, do not release evenly, creating uneven brake wear, shuddering and shaking, resulting in poor control, excessive and uneven tire wear, i.e., tires locked and dragging, scalloping. on wet, and i fear, icey, surfaces, the truck has slid sideways due to one or more wheels not releasing.

I was informed by toyota case worker that the rusty frame recall expired and it is my problem now. i didn't receive any frame recall notice but received a spare tire lift plate recall (which doesn't expire) due to rust and severe corrosion. i was informed by dealership my truck was unsafe to even put on the lift to address current recall, of course they let me drive it home which is a 35-40 minute drive for me. i was forced to scrap my truck with a perfectly good motor because how unsafe it was and the expense to fix it on my own. i didn't realize the severity of the problem until i crawled under my truck and was beside myself! i had huge holes in the frame, the leaf springs were shot, all this was under the "undercoating" that was done at time of purchase to protect frame from rust! i paid extra for that! even my seat mounts on the interior back seat were rusted! i suspect the quality of metal used is on the lower side... i used my truck as a truck, hauled small amounts of mulch, soul for my garden, it moved me 5x! ...

Frame rot from inside out. suspension mounting to frame rotted out. totoya refuses to deal with this and claims the safety recall is expired. how can a recall be expired. case #1606101548 . toyota representative very rude and demeaning.

Excessive unsafe frame rot from inside out. toyota safety 'recall' offer to fix 'expired'.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. while backing out of the driveway at a very low rate of speed, the rear driver side spring shackle suddenly fractured and rendered the vehicle undrivable. the vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was caused by severe rusting of the vehicle's frame. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,039. ....updated 07/11/16 *bf *cn

Rusting frame.i brought my 2002 toyota tacoma truck to dealer for the corrosion resistant spraying to prevent further rusting of frame.spraying completed on 03/25/03.rust on frame continues.spraying did not work.toyota said they only spray truck once.rust warranty extended for 15 years expiring on 10/01/16.toyota should extend rust warranty with no expiration date as truck will have to be sprayed every two years.earlier years rust warranty covered replacing frame or vehicle buyback.toyota should cover same warranty for later year tacomas as rust problem persists in every year. leaf springs and hardware are rusted as are muffler brackets leading to potentional safety hazard if items fail while driving.toyota admitted rust proofing not done properly by subcontractor.please hold toyota accountable for their negligence in properly protecting frames,springs.and suspension systems with corrosion resistant materials.toyota is just buying time until warranties expire.after that time the owners will have no recourse with toyota.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) however, the contact was informed by the service technician that there was excessive corrosion to the subframe of the vehicle. the contact stated that the corrosion traveled from the front driver side suspension to the rear driver side suspension. the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe and could not be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 169,175.