Toyota Tacoma Body Problems
- 829
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 19
- Years with records
- 1999–2017
- Stored years
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.
Among these 829 stored complaint records:
- 27 indicate a crash
- 15 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- frame rusted · 21 records
- unsafe drive · 18 records
- failure mileage · 17 records
- frame rust · 11 records
- recall frame · 9 records
- rust frame · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 230 |
| 150–400k mi | 210 |
| 60–100k mi | 156 |
| 1–30k mi | 53 |
| 30–60k mi | 47 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while in for inspection it was discovered that the front driver side sub frame of the vehicle had sustained severe rusting and corrosion. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive and failed the state inspection. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance…
ODI 11308935
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered that the undercarriage showed extensive corrosion to the sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics who informed the contact that they were unable to fix the sub frame of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the prior owner…
ODI 11307691
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer being serviced at a dealer (cumberland toyota [redacted], cookeville, tn 3850[redacted]) where it was discovered that the frame was discovered to be rusted out. The dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and advised that the manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer had extended the…
ODI 11299761
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While the contact was getting the tires changed, she was informed that the rear frame was severely rusted. The contact took the vehicle to a body shop and was informed of an unknown recall regarding the rust on the vehicle. The contact called mike johnson's hickory toyota (located at 435 us highway 70 se, hickory, nc 28602, [redacted]) and was informed that the rear frame…
ODI 11291468
Body · Unknown Or Other
Water leak into the rear of the cab. Toyota knows is a known issue but they decline warranty on it. They only have a t-sb-0055-18 but if the customer doesnt research for it online they will not even tell the customer. The water leak cause mold in the car and everything is wet on it. Our car has now 38000 miles. This is an expensive car and the mold will cause people to get sick. Toyota wants a customer to pay more…
ODI 11291271
Body · Exterior Lighting
I have two concerns: first is the clear-coat and paint on the vehicle rubbing off causing the roof and other body panels to rust, which in turn causes the structural integrity of the vehicle to be compromised in the event of an accident/rollover. Second is that the front headlamps fill up with water/moisture during cold weather/rain/ and car washes. This could lead to the headlamps shorting out causing an accident…
ODI 11308865
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine inspection at maui toyota (320 hana hwy, kahului, hi 96732, [redacted]), the mechanic noticed rust on the chassis and a hole in the frame. The contact had to sign a waiver. The vehicle was repaired and in drivable condition. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 75,895. *dt*jb
ODI 11286925
Body
I have a 2002 tacoma that was part of the frame perforation recall. However, i did not get a frame replacement. The "fix" was to apply a gel over the rust on the frame, which, subsequently, all fell off the frame onto my driveway. Recently, i took my truck into the dealership for a 4wd repair and was told that my "frame was shot" and the truck was "unsafe to drive", due to that. And if they lifted my truck to do the…
ODI 11281389