Problems with 2003 Toyota Tacoma SUSPENSION

Power steering pump having issues i can fill it up to the full line and it will go down to half empty everytime i've done it therefore steering is very tight and difficult, the truck bed has huge holes rusted/corrosion completely through it on both sides, the spare tire mechanism is rusted so badly it doesn't work and half of it is missing due to rust/corrosion an has fallen off, and the frame broke completely in half on the driver side of the truck while i was driving it an caused the drive shaft to hang on the ground and it knocked a hole in the gas tank before i could get the truck stopped, also the suspension on the rear of the truck is not attached to the frame on the top under the bed just attached to the frame on the bottom.

Was driving down the road and the frame broke completely in half on the drivers side an caused the drive shaft to fall out and when it did it bounced up and knocked a hole in the gas tank causing me to wreck.and the bed of the truck has huge holes rusted through them.

Bought the truck used, frame rusted, from cold weather state, heard lots of trucks did this, rust so bad afraid to drive it,everything else on truck good, from what i understand it's had 5 recalls, not one done by former owner, internet web site said frames were not coated right, factory defect, want toyota to fix issue as it's their fault this has happened, it's dangerous to drive.

Brought truck into body shop in june 2019 to have work done. they told me the frame on the truck was severely rusted in several places. they said it may be unsafe to drive. in 2016 (about 2.5 yrs ago) i brought the truck into the local toyota dealer to have frame inspected under a recall notice. at that time they told me that the frame was ok. in addition the truck was at the dealer in 2018 for another recall for leaf springs. at this time they replaced leaf springs but did not report any problems with frame rust. the original body shop and my local car repair shop told me that the severity of the rust damage on the truck indicated that this has been going on a long time and were surprised that it had passed toyota dealer frame inspection. i called toyota national line and they told me that for frame replacements for my truck the program ended in january 31 2019. subsequently i tried to work with the local dealer and they have also told me that national toyota will not help. ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. while driving 35-40 mph, the front suspension exploded. the front passenger side tire flew underneath the vehicle and the brake line snapped. the vehicle moved onto the side of the road. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 172,661.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the rear frame was rusted and the passenger side wheel bearing detached. the hub for the wheel bearing was loose and deteriorated. the contact stated that the vehicle continued to rust and was taken to an independent mechanic who refused to service the vehicle because they did not have the correct certified parts. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the failure mileage was 107,000.

Frame is rotten and broken, shocks ripped off of frame. unsafe to drive and still need to use daily.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. while the vehicle was coasting into a fuel station, the front passenger side ball joint detached from the tire independently and without an impact. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to toyota of whittier (located at 14577 e, whittier blvd, whittier, ca 90605, (562) 222-5386). the dealer diagnosed that the ball joint became loose and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension) in 2005. the manufacturer provided case number: 1902250627. the contact stated that the recall repair failed. the approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. while driving various speeds, a popping noise was present from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the rear driver's side spring hanger was rusted and detached from the vehicle. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the local dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 146,000 *bf.. consumer stated while searching that toyota was aware that the frame was susceptable to corrision and there was a recall/ reeplacement program but has expired.*jb

The rear brake lines that connect over the rear axle rusted into and caused the brake fluid to leak from the braking system. when the truck was taken into a local service center for repair to the brakes the service center representative informed me that they could not repair the brake lines because the frame was rusted so severely that if put on a lift the frame would fall apart and the truck would break in half. the service center determined also the truck was not safe to drive. service records at the dealership are on file where the truck was taken to the dealership for inspection of the frame and reported the truck did not have a rust issue as described in the letters i received and heeded the warning to have the truck inspected.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced by a mechanic who indicated that the vehicle would not pass inspection due to extensive rust and corrosion of the frame. the vehicle was not included in any recalls for the frame. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. *tt consumer contacted the dealer on 12/17/18 representative stated notifcation was mailed w/o a response. consumer stated no notification was sent, representative stated she would get back to the consumer on 12/18/18 but never did.*jb

While traveling at about 40 mph, right front passenger wheel suddenly and unexpectedly broke off at the ball joints. the tire folded under the chassis and the truck skidded to a stop in the road shoulder.

We bought our 2003 tacoma brand new from the dealer in 2003, expecting this to be a 30-year investment. we have kept up all maintenance on this truck with our mechanic. he checked it last year and found no issues with the frame other than some normal rust. last week we took it to him because the check engine indicator was on, and he discovered that our frame was completely rusted through with holes in the driver's side. he deemed it completely unsafe to drive and recommended that it be towed to the dealer because the frame was near the point of breaking in half. we never received any notices from toyota. we performed all recalls they issued. after an online search, we discovered the extent of this frame rot problem over many toyota trucks. when we called toyota corporate, they dismissed us and told us that we were out of luck receiving any help or compensation for this defect because we had missed deadlines on a class action suit and also that there was an extended warranty issued only for some tacomas in certain cold weather states. we were never notified ...

Frame corrosion, took tacoma in for inspection while still under warranty, frame failed inspection but toyota denied claim due to outside influences.

I was driving down the road goimg about 35 mph heard a loud noise. lost all control of the steering wheel and my tire had broken off from the ball joint. the place fixing it said the other side is about to break as well. this is very dangerous and i could have been killed.