1.6
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 106,855 miles
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The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound underneath the vehicle. He parked the vehicle, checked underneath, and found that the entire frame was rusted. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and recommended that the entire frame be replaced. The frame was rusted to the point where the vehicle was no longer safe to drive. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was notified and stated that nothing could be done. The failure mileage was 173,000.
- Trenton, NJ, USA
The frame rusted out with only 150,000 miles, informed vehicle needs to be junked or have frame replaced.this vehicle is unsafe to drive.
- Milford, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing repairs, the mechanic noticed that the frame was rusted. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 1805082285. The failure mileage was 104,000.
- Crofton, MD, USA
2001 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to rusts perforation of the frame rails and spare tire carrier recall issues. The consumer stated the dealer would not honor the frame rail recall.
- Belle Plaine, IA, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
- Worthington, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the rear frame became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
- Madison, WV, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken for an inspection, the mechanic noticed that the entire frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
- Timberlake, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While routine maintenance was being performed on the vehicle, the technician noticed that the subframe was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000..updated 09/30/14
- Lexington, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While servicing the vehicle, an independent mechanic discovered that the frame needed to be replaced due to corrosion build-up. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
- Cheshire, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded and began to deteriorate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000...updated 10/06/14 updated 3/11/2015
- Fredericksburg, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the sub frame was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 111,000.
- Burbank, IL, USA
In reviewing your website for recalls on the Toyota Tacoma, it appears that there is one missing that came before the recall for the spare tires. The one I speak of is the recall on the vehicle for frame perforations of which my vechicle now has and has deemed unsafe for driving. I believe this recall should be enforced by Toyota as myself and numerous others have vehicles that cause safety hazards for not only ourselves but injuries to others. These vehicles are still on the road, as others like my self were not aware of the dangerous situatin Toyota has placed us in because they are doing nothing to rectify the situation, I'd like to take M vehicle in for the tire recall however I will not risk my life in order to get this repair done. As an Agency to is established to protect consumers from hazards, I and many others (visit facebook page Toyota Tacoma frame defects) feel that your Agency should step-up and do something about this.
- Sterling, CT, USA
We purchased a 2001 Toyota Tacoma new in late 2000. My husband recently realized the frame is almost rusted through on the rear of the vehicle near the gas tank. Needless to say, it isn't safe to drive the vehicle until/if it can be fixed. We have viewed and read up on numerous complaints from other Tacoma owners and have seen some recalls or notifications to select Tacoma owners but not in the state we reside in-mo. We ran into a similar issue with another non-Toyota vehicle which only covered hot-weather states. We live in Missouri....we have experienced extreme heat and cold during the last few years. It's unreasonable to me that the auto dealers can exclude certain states when it is highly likely customers in those excluded states could experience the same issue. If it's determined to be the same issue owners in other states are facing, why not agree to cover the repair"?" we plan to do some investigating and calling of our own to see if Toyota is going to pay for the repair or at least offer us a reasonable buy back option. We are Toyota owners and plan to stay that way depending on how this all turns out. We've always urged others to buy Toyota vehicles due to their longevity and reliability....I hope we're not going to be proven wrong on this one.
- Altenburg, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was having routine maintenance performed, the technician noticed that the frame was rusted and corroded. The manufacturer was notified who recommended that the vehicle not be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000.
- Timberlake, OH, USA
The frame of my 2001 Toyota Tacoma was replaced in 2010 because of severe rust problems. The rear axle assembly has the same rust problem, the axle is leaking. Should Toyota have replaced the rear axle also.
- Worcester, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. While the vehicle was at the dealer to have a corrosion resistance product applied to the frame, the technicians stated the frame was rusted. The manufacturer had a voluntary recall which extended the warranty for the vehicle to be inspected yearly for corrosion. The dealer stated the frame would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the frame would be replaced free of charge but if there were other parts that may be damaged due to the corrosion that the contact would have to cover the costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
- Kirkwood, PA, USA
This is about my 2001 Toyota Tacoma in Massachusetts on June 6 2008 went in for frame inspection report from dealer no rot condition is excellent brought it in today November 23, 2010. Total rot replacing the frame, up to 3 month wait for frame.
- Franklin, MA, USA
The 2001 Toyota Tacoma truck I owned was recalled for rusting frame. At the time I received the recall notice the frame on my truck was almost 90% rusted. On May 7, 2010 I took it to fox lake Toyota dealership for the said recall and application for a corrosion preventative compound was performed by the dealer service department. On early October of this year I notice that large amount of the applied compound are peeling. I took it back to the same dealership on October 20 for inspection related to the peeling issue. The dealership called back October 22 informing me that they can't do anything since almost all of the compound are now gone. The service personnel claim that upon speaking to Toyota, it was noted that they are researching it. I was told to take my vehicle back. I have the vehicle with me now but I am afraid to drive not knowing if the frame has rusted throughout. I inquired to the service personnel if the vehicle is safe to drive but did not get a straight answer. With winter approaching the vehicle will be again subjected to the corrosive environment. To date I have not receive a call back from the dealership or Toyota as to what action they need to perform. No claim number was also provided by the dealership for me to use in case I call Toyota directly.
- Round Lake, IL, USA
I own a 2001 Toyota Tacoma doublecab that I purchased used in 2008. I recently received a letter from Toyota stating that I should make an appointment to have the frame checked out for corrosion and rust. I did and it failed inspection. It was perforated on both sides of the frame and had excessive rust. Toyota offered to replace the frame rather than buy the truck back. I do not feel safe in this vehicle anymore. The rear bumper is rotted through, the frame, and by doing research I've found several recalls that I was unaware of. They want to break down the truck to the frame and replace and rebuild it with the same old parts in a dealership, not a manufacturing plant. I was told that Toyota does not buy back 2001 Tacoma and refuses to negotiate to get this vehicle off the road. This vehicle was not rebuilt when I bought it and think that it is very unfair that I only have one option. This vehicle is unsafe and I will no longer drive it even if they replace the frame. The consumer should have an option to have the vehicle bought back for what it is worth at least.
- Cumberland , RI, USA
- Piketon, OH, USA