The contact owns a 1995 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was being inspected, the contact was informed that the frame was rusted and contained a large hole. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the vehicle was too old for repair. The contact was aware of some rust on the vehicle four years ago; however, the dealer stated that there was not enough rust to be repaired according to the manufacturer's recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

- Steeton, PA, USA

The contact owns a 1995 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was severely rusted. The dealer stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/21/14 updated 8/13/2015

- Southington, CT, USA

On December 23, 2010 during a conversation with a co-worker I learned that Toyota had been repairing or buying back 1995-2004 Tacoma due to a safety issue based on excessive frame rust to the point of failure due to a manufacturer's defect. On December,24, 2010 I contacted my Toyota dealer, and they advised that there was a program in place, and they advised me to bring the truck in on December 28th for an inspection. On December 28th, 2010 I brought my truck to the dealership and they advised that my truck failed the inspection of the frame and that they were condemning my truck because the frame was unsafe due to a manufacturer's defect. They provided me with a loaner car and stated Toyota would contact me and arrange for a buyback amount. On January 3rd I was contacted and advised Toyota would not do anything for me because the original owner purchased the vehicle in April of 1995 and they would only honor the buyback until that date in 2010. The dealership still has my truck as I was told it was unsafe to drive, and Toyota is refusing to do anything to correct their manufacturer's defect in the frame. Further more due to the nature of the inspection (hitting the frame with a hammer) which was authorized by Toyota, there is probably further damage to the frame then when I brought it in. With admitting that their defect causes a safety issue, I feel Toyota should be forced to remedy the problem or buy back my vehicle. Their stance on the initial inservice date should not apply to me as I am not the original owner, and I was never notified by Toyota about this safety issue at any time and have been the registered owner of this vehicle since 2006.

- South Bound Brook, NJ, USA

My 1995 Toyota Tacoma was serviced at colonial Toyota in milford, ct in March of 2009. During that service, the dealer informed me that my truck qualified for an extension of the frame rust corrosion perforation warranty. They performed an inspection and stated that the frame passed. Approximately 1 month ago I received my first official letter from Toyota motor sales indicating that my 1995 Toyota Tacoma has qualified for an extension of the frame rust corrosion perforation warranty for a period of 15 years from the vehicle's in service date. I presented the truck to Toyota of middletown, ct on 11/20/10 and was notified that the frame failed inspection due to an extremely large hole. I was told that due to the thickness of the frame and large diameter of the hole, it would have taken over a year to develop. As a result, Toyota of middletown stated that the vehicle was 'unsafe to drive'. I was also informed that the vehicle no longer qualified for the warranty extension as the in service date was 10/2/1995. It is clear that the hole in the frame was overlooked in March of 2009. I am the second owner of the vehicle and was not aware of the specific in service date. I am now in a very difficult position as Toyota motor sales has deemed the truck 'unsafe to drive' due to 'inadequate corrosion-resistant protection' applied by Toyota. As my primary vehicle, I will not put my family or other drivers at risk and cannot sell this truck knowing that it unsafe to drive.

- Milford, CT, USA

The contact owns a 1995 Toyota Tacoma. The contact noticed there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank and took the vehicle to a local mechanic. After inspecting the vehicle they found that the frame, exhaust and the fuel tank were severely corroded and rusted. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer who advised the contact to speak wit the manufacturer for further assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 94,000.

- Hingham, MA, USA

I have a 1995 Toyota Tacoma. The frame is rusting and the cab mounts are completely rusted off. The other mounts are also about gone. The main frame is on its way. I'm noticing rust flakes falling off under the truck. I took it in to the dealer under the buy back program and was told that the main frame is not bad enough for the buy back. I was able to drive the truck away. 1 week later the cab mounts rusted off and the cab fell to the frame.

- Dubois, PA, USA

I have the frame recall on 1995 Tacoma I received a letter last summer 2008 I went to ira Toyota in danvers MA, they past my truck for frame inspection so I went on my way thinking I am in a safe truck. My friend also had 2000 Tacoma they also passed his truck last summer. The beginning of Feb 2009 he was changing his left rear tire and saw rust on the frame were leaf sprig is mounted and pushed his finger threw he informed me so when I came home from work I took a hammer and screwdriver to area of the frame down the side seem ok with good solid sound of strong metal then I checked were the leaf spring are mounted screwdriver went threw like butter I took it back to the dealer again they passed it something is very wrong I know metal these are rusting from inside out I believe all 1995 2000 Tacoma's are junk I hope you can help me Toyota is not helping at all.

- Arlington, MA, USA

The metal under my 95 Toyota Tacoma is crumbling away.

- Glasgow, MT, USA

I purchased a Toyota Tacoma from a dealer on 9-17-2002. The truck was a salvage vehicle which was reconstructed by the dealer. I paid $8,650.80 for the vehicle. It had it had 87,631 miles when I purchased it. I went to the local Toyota dealer (kinderhook Toyota) on 4/28/08 to get new shocks put on the front. I have been driving the vehicle for 6 years and it now has 129,119 miles on it. They told me the vehicle had a defective frame and was unsafe to drive and that Toyota would give me a check for the book value of the vehicle plus 50%. I got a call from Toyota on 5/10/2008 telling me they would not give me anything for the truck because it was registered as a salvage vehicle. I would never have bought this truck in the first place in 2002 had I know it was defective. There was no intent on my part to defraud anyone. I feel I should be compensated for buying a defective vehicle, it was a manufacturing defect period. Now I have a truck I can not drive. I fell as though I should be compensated by Toyota.

- Kinderhook, NY, USA