10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
101,158 miles

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problem #5

Apr 012013

Tacoma 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
Excessive rust. Recall twice.

- Turner, ME, USA

problem #4

Apr 162013

Tacoma

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they detected that the entire frame exhibited rust. There was a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer related to the frame; however, the recall expired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

- Speedwell, VA, USA

problem #3

Feb 122013

Tacoma

  • 78,255 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they advised that the frame was rusted and the cab mounts were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 78,255.

- Geniva, OH, USA

problem #2

Jan 112006

Tacoma

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was rust on the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they confirmed that the vehicle exhibited a rust issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Coeburn, VA, USA

problem #1

Jan 032013

Tacoma

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the bottom of the frame became perforated due to severe rust. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the service campaign ended 12-12-12 and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 112,000.

- Red Hook , NY, USA