2005 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 707 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 47 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 16 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, rear, springs, leaf spring assembly, leafSep 29, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V604000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsAug 7, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.
If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 13V337000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalMar 7, 2012
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 12V092000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 09V388000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Campaign 09V223000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsApr 3, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 06V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsJun 28, 2005
ON CERTAIN REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH SEAT, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR CONNECTOR PINS ARE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR.
IN THIS CONDITION, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, AFFECTING THE ADAPTIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER OCCUPANT RESTRAINT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT FASTENING CONDITION SENSOR CONNECTOR. AN ADDITIONAL SUB-WIRE HARNESS WILL BE INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE CONNECTOR PIN MANUFACTURING ERROR, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-431-4331.
Campaign 05V302000 on NHTSA.gov
Parking brakeFeb 11, 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. IN THIS CONDITION, THE LOCK NUT MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, WHICH WILL REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT PLACED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLOPE, THUS RAISING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 05V050000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
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Structure, Feb 5, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THE CHASSIS WAS BENT AND WAS TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHASSIS WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED AT TOYOTA OF BRISTOL DEALER, (3045 W STATE ST, BRISTOL. TN 37620, (423) 212-4266), HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 264,488.
Structure, Dec 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HALTERMAN'S TOYOTA (1741 PARADISE TRAIL, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301, (570) 273-9454) TO HAVE THE BRAKES SERVICED. THE MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE HOLES FOUND WITHIN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL ON THE VEHICLE AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A RENTAL VEHICLE AND, AFTER SIX WEEKS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
Structure, Sep 1, 2019
I BOUGHT A USED 2005 TACOMA IN JULY OF 2019. NO FRAME ISSUES WERE APPARENT AT THE TIME THAT I PURCHASED IT. THE WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE LEAF SPRINGS AND SEAT BELTS. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO CHECK OUT THE FRAME BECAUSE I HAD BECOME AWARE OF THE FRAME SERVICE CAMPAIGN. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE DEADLINE HAD PASSED IN JANUARY OF 2019 AND THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED MUCH MORE TROUBLESOME FRAME CORROSION AND AM CONCERNED THAT THE TRUCK IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.
Structure, Aug 4, 2019
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME IS CORRODED AND TOYOTA REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FRAME.
Structure, Apr 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ROYAL SOUTH TOYOTA (3115 S WALNUT ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401, (866) 609-4926) WAS CONTACTED AND UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,357.
Structure, Apr 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOLMAN TOYOTA (1301 NJ-73, MT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, NJ 08054, (888) 632-3967) AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM DATED FROM 7/17/17 TO 01/31/19. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT DURING THAT TIME, THEY COULD HAVE MADE THE REPAIRS; HOWEVER, THEY COULD NO LONGER ASSIST SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,698. *BF*JB
Structure, Apr 22, 2019
MECHANIC NOTED RUST ON FRAME. CONTACTED TOYOTA, THERE WAS A LAWSUIT ABOUT PREMATURE RUSTING ON FRAMES, BUT SETTLEMENT IS DONE AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY(TOYOTA) CAN DO?
Structure, Mar 26, 2019
EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS IN NEED OF REPAIR. SHOP WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FIX BECAUSE THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO ATTACH NEW PARTS TO. SHOP SHOWED ME LARGE HOLES IN FRAME. THEN ADVISED ME THAT I SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING IT WITH THE POSSIBILITIES OF BREAKING. WHICH I HAVE HEARD HAPPEN TO OTHERS. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OR RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE ONLY RECALL THAT I HAVE RECEIVED AND TAKEN CARE OF WAS THE ISSUE WITH THE ACCELERATOR. THIS ALARMS ME SINCE I OFTEN HAVE MY CHILDREN WITH ME.
Structure, Mar 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE FRONT END FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 107,000.
Steering, Suspension, Structure, Jun 25, 2018
WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR RUST AND CORROSION THAT WE SEEN, PALMERS AIRPORT TOYOTA SAID THEY SEEN NONE, THE A-FRAME HAS RUSTED AND CORRODED TO THE POINT OF SNAPPING AND THE METAL IS CORRODED AND PEELING WITH A CRACK GOING AROUND THE WHOLE A-FRAME. THE TRUCK IS NOW NOT MOVEABLE, THE WHOLE TIRE WILL FALL OFF IF WE DO MOVE IT, WE MADE IT BACK TO OUR HOME WITH IT LUCKILY AND TOYOTA CORPORATE SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO.
Structure, Nov 30, 2017
THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA BUMPER IS MOUNTED TO THE HITCH. THE HITCH IS WELDED TO BRACKETS THAT CONNECT TO THE FRAME. THE FRAME HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS, HOWEVER THERE IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE HITCHES. ANY TACOMA WITH THE BUMPER MOUNTED TO THE HITCH WOULD BE AT RISK OF CREATING A HAZARD FOR OTHER DRIVERS. IF I HAD BEEN TOWING SOMETHING WITH THE HITCH, IT MAY HAVE CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO OVERTURN AND KILL ME OR WHAT I WAS TOWING COULD'VE SEPARATED FROM MY VEHICLE AND CAUSED ANOTHER ACCIDENT. I CALLED TOYOTA AND LOGGED THIS COMPLAINT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER BOTH STATE THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL DO TO HELP ME OUT. THIS IS A $1700 HITCH/BUMPER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT BILL. I'LL FIX IT OF COURSE ON MY OWN AS A RESPONSIBLE DRIVER THAT'S CONCERNED WITH MY AND OTHER DRIVER'S SAFETY. UNFORTUNATELY TOYOTA DOESN'T SEEM TO BE CONCERNED WITH PEOPLE'S SAFETY ON THE ROADS. THAT'S UNFORTUNATE.
Structure, Jul 19, 2017
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME CORROSION RECALL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS AWAITING SETTLEMENT CLAIMS FROM THE COURT. UPDATED 07/19/2017*JS
Structure, Jul 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED CORROSION ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER (COX TOYOTA 3860 DANBROOK ROAD, BURLINGTON, NC 27215) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A RECALL WAS SENT OUT YEARS PRIOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF CORROSION ON THE FRAME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 239,000. UPDATED 09/07/17*LJ *CN
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Jun 5, 2017
TOYOTA FRAME RECALL - I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH HOLES AND CRACKS VISIBLE IN THE FRAME. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE DAMAGE INTERNALLY TO THE FRAME. HUGE CHUNKS OF FRAME RUST COME FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME WHEN PRESSURE WASHED. THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED AND RESIDED IN THE NORTHEAST FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE VEHICLE'S LIFE. THE TRUCK WAS OBVIOUSLY EXPOSED TO ROAD SALTS AND AS A RESULT THE FRAME HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. THE TOYOTA DEALER MUST BE AWARE OF THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE AS THE TRUCK WAS SERVICED REGULARLY AT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS AND THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEAST. IN 2014 TOYOTA TRIED TO COVERED UP THE PROBLEM WITH A "RUST INHIBITOR" WHICH ONLY HIDE THE TRUE DAMAGE ON THE FRAME. I RECENTLY TOOK MY TRUCK TO AUTONATION TOYOTA AT 2555 COLONIAL BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL 33907 PHONE:(239) 321-5413 FOR A DIFFERENT RECALL, THE REAR SPRINGS. I REQUESTED THE FRAME BE REPLACED UNDER THE RECENT TOYOTA FRAME RECALL SETTLEMENT AND WAS SIMPLY IGNORED. I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING MY TRUCK AS A NECESSITY KNOWING THERE MAY BE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AT ANY TIME. TOYOTA HAS AGREED IN COURT TO EITHER REPLACE OR BUY OUT THE VEHICLES AFFECTED. MY TRUCK IS A DANGER TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD BUT I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN PICTURES OF THE AFFECTED AREAS OF THE FRAME AS EVIDENCE OF THE DAMAGE. PLEASE HELP!
Structure, May 9, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. UPON TRADING IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AND RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND SPLIT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE HEFFNER GROUP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. UPDATED 06/27/17 *BF *AS
Suspension, Structure, May 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,500. UPDATED 06/21/17*LJ
Structure, Apr 3, 2017
PAINT PEELING FROM ROOD.
Structure, Apr 3, 2017
THE FRAME IS RUSTING AND HAS PERFORATIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FRAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT IN IMMACULATE CONDITION OVER ITS LIFE. THE LEVEL OF CORROSION ON THIS VEHICLE DID NOT HAPPEN IN TWO YEARS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE CORRODING FASTER (BECAUSE THEY FOUGHT THE SAME ISSUE IN COURT AND WON). THEY NEED TO POINT THAT THEY ARE NOT LEGAL TO DRIVE DESPITE THE INSPECTIONS APPROVED.
Structure, Feb 17, 2017
I ALL READY HAVE A COMPLAINT IN ODI- 10915902 I HAVE PICTURES I WOULD LIKE TO SEND.DID MY COMPLAINT IN OCT 2016 STILL WAITING FOR PAPERWORK.I HAVE MORE PICTURES NOT SURE HOW TO SEND THEM ALL.
Structure, Dec 27, 2016
I PURCHASED MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA USED WITH 108,000 MILES ON IT ON 12/8/2016. IT FAILED VIRGINIA INSPECTION ON 12/20/2016 DUE TO RUST IN THE FRAME. THE TRUCK IS NOT SAFE OR LEGAL TO DRIVE. TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER THE DAMAGE UNDER LSC E0D, WHICH EXPIRED IN MARCH 2016, DESPITE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN A TOYOTA DEALER TWICE DURING THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN.
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Nov 16, 2016
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I RECENTLY HEARD OF A SETTLEMENT REGARDING RUSTY FRAMES. MY TRUCK HAS ONE, VERY BAD AND I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED TO GET THIS FIXED OR TRADED IN.
Structure, Nov 16, 2016
TOYOTA TRUCK RECALL ON FRAME RUST AND CORROSION. I BROUGHT TRUCK TO PRIME TOYOTA LANCASTER MA THE FRAME WAS COATED WITH AN UNDERCOAT PAINT. THE TRUCK WENT IN FOR REPAIRS WHEN IT WAS ON THE LIFT THE MECHANIC SAID THERE WERE HOLES AND CORROSION IN THE FRAME AND IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE TO DRIVE. I ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT HAVING IT FIXED I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT CORPORATE. CORPORATE TOLD ME THE RECALL HAS BEEN CLOSED OUT AND THAT DID WHAT WAS NECESSARY TO FIX IT. THEY JUST COVERED UP THE RUST AND CORROSION. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY TRUCK FOR FEAR I MIGHT GET SERIOUSLY INJURED. I NEED HELP THANK YOU!
Structure, Nov 15, 2016
FRAME DEFECT WITH RUST AND CORROSION. NOT SURE WHEN THE CORROSION STARTED, BUT I DISCOVERED NOV 11, 2016 - WHILE DOING A TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE. THE MAJOR RUST AND CORROSION APPEAR TO BE CONCENTRATED NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AFFECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME. SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS FOR LEFT SIDE (DRIVER SIDE) AND RIGHT SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE).
Suspension, Structure, Nov 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE SERVICING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, HOLES, AND CRACKS IN THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS AN INSPECTION UNLESS THE PARTS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY STATUTE EXPIRED IN MARCH OF 2016, BUT REFUSED TO PROVIDE A RECALL REPAIR SOLUTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, Oct 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CAMPAIGN EXPIRED IN MARCH OF 2016 AND THE UNDERCOATING, PERFORMED BY ANOTHER DEALER, FAILED TO STOP THE CORROSION. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT EITHER THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED OR THE ENTIRE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 142,000.