2003 Toyota Tacoma Frame And Members Problems
- 18
- 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 · 6 records
- repaired notified · 4 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
- frame rusted · 4 records
- spare tire · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Frame And Members · Suspension
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…
ODI 11161942
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service by an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that the frame was fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 11141260
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact felt movement and heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver side axle. An independent mechanic discovered excessive corrosion on the sub frame and stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.…
ODI 10640261
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that the frame had rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and the current mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10609202
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 05v225000 (suspension) and stated that an independent mechanic before the notification of the recall sprayed the undercarriage. The dealer informed the contact that the recall repair would not be honored due to the coating of the undercarriage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that…
ODI 10614465
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and dropped five inches. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10535755
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was severely rusted, exhibiting aa large hole. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The current mileage was approximately 84,000. ...updated 06-19-13…
ODI 10493388
Frame And Members
Rust perforation on 1998 to 2004 toyota tacoma frames and undercarriages, the dealer stated was due to improperly manufactured frames. Toyota customer care told me that the voluntary frame recall on my 2003 tacoma for frame rust expired in march of 2011 and they would not do anything to correct the problem. The frames of certain year toyota tacoma are defective and were not properly made and are subject to rapid…
ODI 10415558
Frame And Members
2003 toyota tacoma was recalled in april 2010 for frame replacement. The truck failed and the "entire" frame was replaced. July 18, 2011, while driving this truck the spare tire falls out from beneath the vehicle. Thankfully i was on a side road going about 35 mph and the other vehicles on the road were able to avoid any impact. The next day i took the plate that was " holding" the spare tire to the toyota service…
ODI 10414782
Frame And Members · Tires
Wednesday april 14,2010 at approximately 8:30 am while i was getting onto a highway (101 e/b in bedford nh) my spare tire broke off from the underbed carrier. There was a motorcyclist right behind me that had to make a evasive action to avoid being hit by my spare tire. The plate had rusted out. *tr
ODI 10326121
Frame And Members
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed severe rust and flaking on the front and rear passenger side frame on the vehicle. The dealer stated that there were no recalls associated with the vin. The dealer also stated that the vehicle could be repaired at the owners expense. The manufacturer had not been contacted and no repairs were made to the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were…
ODI 10319141
Frame And Members
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the contact was having his vehicle serviced, he was informed that the frame was rusting. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 53,000.
ODI 10280427
Frame And Members
Synopsis of problem: the frame of the tacoma was fabricated with insufficient corrosion protection, particularly inside the boxed section of frame under the midsection of the truck. The frame is literally rusting from the inside out. What happens is, as the frame rusts on the inside of the boxed section, the rust flakes drop onto the bottom of the boxed section. These rust flakes then plug the weep holes in the…
ODI 10254872
Frame And Members
I am the owner of a 2003 toyota tacoma with approximately 29,000 miles, living in the northeast. The frame and the undercarriage of the vehicle have extensive rust from front to rear. I believe the frame is rusting from the inside out and will continue to do so. At this point, the transmission shield and the fuel tank shield are in danger of falling off of the vehicle. The leaf springs are so corroded that they no…
ODI 10297232
Frame And Members
EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST ON 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. *TR
ODI 10232974
Frame And Members
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. When entering the vehicle, the contact noticed rust on the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they predicted that the frame would fail within the year. The contact received a recall notice from the manufacturer regarding the frame failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they conducted a test by taking a hammer and striking the rust spots to see if the…
ODI 10272581
Frame And Members
Excessive rust has appeared on the frame and underbody components of my 2003 tacoma making me question the structural integrity as it ages. I am concerned for the safety of myself and passengers at highway speeds knowing that proper examination of the metal's strength requires more than just a visual inspection and the use of a hammer. I began noticing excessive rust approximately one year after purchase in january…
ODI 10347572
Frame And Members
Purchased a new 2003 toyota tacoma sr5 trd p/u. The truck sways and pitches excessively at highway speeds. The dealer service department has verified that there is a defect in the frame. The steering rack bracket was welded at an angle. Toyota corporation says the truck is unsafe to drive and won't even let me take it off the lot. The proposed fix is to rebuild the truck on a new frame. *nlm
ODI 10019266