The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while receiving an oil change, an independent mechanic discovered severe corrosion with the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Aspen, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that underneath the vehicle there was an abnormal amount of rust on the frame. The front passenger side frame was deteriorating. The dealer was called and made aware of the failure however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was parked and driven when necessary as they feared for their safety when the vehicle was driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the failure was a known issue. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

- Glouster, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for the State inspection, the dealer informed the contact that the subframe was severely corroded, and there was a large hole in the front leaf spring shackles. The dealer determined that the subframe needed to be reinforced at an auto body shop. The dealer provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that two extended warranty letters related to the failure were sent to the vehicle owners. The manufacturer informed the contact that the Extended Warranties had expired; however, the contact never received the letters. The failure mileage was approximately 107,811.

- Riner, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a wheel bearing replacement however, upon inspection, the contact was informed that the sub frame was extremely corroded. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,808. The contact stated she was told find a shop to weld a metal piece but Marquardt Toyota but was informed there is nothing to weld.

- Fall Creek, WI, USA

2008 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer writes in regard to faulty frames on truck. The consumer stated the repairs would cost $12,000 to fix the problem.

- Ramsey, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle struck the curb. The contact heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the subframe was fractured due to extreme rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 113,000.

- Montgomery, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Takoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle and steering wheel would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic and local dealer who diagnosed that the subframe had experienced severe rusting and corrosion causing multiple holes to be present in the frame and the frame needed to be replaced. The contact was advised that due to the condition of the subframe the vehicle was unsafe to operate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Preston, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that he took his vehicle for service and was informed that the chassis was extremely corroded. The contact was also informed that the failure was common. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a service campaign where rust inhibitor was applied to the chassis of the vehicle however, the treatment failed to prevent the subframe from rusting. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

- Westbrook, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while receiving an inspection, the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,843.

- Waverly, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while performing repairs under the vehicle, he noticed there was a crack on the sub frame and rusting. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would not replace the sub frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the anti-corrosion coating was already applied to the sub frame. The failure mileage was approximately 284,000.

- Atlanta, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to servco auto kauai (2477 ulu maika St, lihue, hi 96766, 877-689-1808) where the technician disqualified the vehicle for the recall repair due to an aftermarket leveling kit being installed. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and there were holes underneath the front driver and passenger seats. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Kapaa, HI, USA

The frame on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma truck is rusting, I live in the southeast, where there is little or no snow/ice, and I was the underside of the truck regularly. It had rust spots on it the day I purchased it. I have repaired those rust spots but others are appearing, especially at welded spots. I have never seen rust occur so quickly on a new vehicle. This appears to be a manufacturing defect from Toyota.

- Belmont, NC, USA