10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
115,985 miles

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problem #3

Aug 122012

Tacoma

  • 175,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the chassis was prematurely rusting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer which confirmed that the chassis was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 176,000.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 012005

Tacoma

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was severely corroded, had holes in it, and was separating from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was going to further investigate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

- Lincolnton , NC, USA

problem #1

Mar 072012

Tacoma

  • 161,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. While at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the mechanic stated to the contact that the vehicle was not safe to drive because the frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated it was caused by scaling and not rusting there for they would not cover the repairs. The dealer refused to provide a letter stating the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 161,000.

- Melbourne Beach, FL, USA