Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 00604 | 09/23/2004 | 10010039 | Tonneau cover foam wedge kit. for vehicles with under-the-rail bedliner, the tonneau cover kit may interfere with the tailgate bedliner. a foam wedge fit kit has been created to resolve this issue. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
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| 00804 | 05/27/2004 | 10007652 | Front door window frame improvement. *tt | 07/07/2004 | |
| BO02600 | 10/27/2000 | BO02600 | 10003565 | Information on water leak field-fix repair instructions - revised. *tt | 10/24/2003 |
| BO00902 | 04/19/2002 | 634031 | Some prerunners and 4x4s may experience a condition where the rubber pad between the fender flare and the body may appear loose. *tt | 09/26/2002 | |
| PA00401 | 09/21/2001 | 625629 | Subject regarding 2002 paint colors. *jg | 11/29/2001 | |
| 1698 | 10/27/2000 | 02600 | 601600 | Water leak field-fix repair instructions. *yc *tt | 08/12/1998 |
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| TC-11-013 | 03/28/2011 | 10038974 | Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a service campaign to apply anti-corrosion materials for vehicles in cold states. 1996-2004 tacomas. *rm | 06/29/2011 | |
| TC-11-013 | 03/28/2011 | 10038974 | Ready | 06/29/2011 | |
| TC-10-056 | 12/22/2010 | 10037656 | Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. toyota is extending the date for corrosion resistance treatment. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| TC-10-056 | 12/22/2010 | 10037656 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| TC-10-049 | 10/14/2010 | 10036742 | Toyota: limited service campaign-90 d deadline extension and owner renotification. frame corrosion-resistant compound(crc). *pe | 04/12/2011 | |
| TC-10-050 | 10/14/2010 | 10036743 | Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. limited service campaign (lsc). 90d deadline extension and owner renotification. frame corrosion resistant compound (crc). *pe | 04/12/2011 | |
| TC-10-036 | 07/15/2010 | 10034525 | Toyota: frame corrosion preventative compound. owners whose vehicles have not yet had lsc 90d repairs completed will be notify. affects only certain states:vt, ma and me. *pe | 11/29/2010 | |
| LSC-90D | 04/01/2009 | 10030357 | Toyota: a number of vehicles operating in severe cold climate areas with high road salt used exhibited excessive rust corrosion to the frame, causing perforation of the metal. the frames in this small number of vehicles may not have adequ | 09/23/2009 | |
| TCS-08-018 | 11/25/2008 | 10027968 | Toyota: warranty enhancement for frame rust perforation on model trucks in severe cold climate areas with high road salt use. csc letter was received. *pe | 02/24/2009 | |
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| TC-10-056 | 12/22/2010 | 10037656 | Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. toyota is extending the date for corrosion resistance treatment. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| TC-10-056 | 12/22/2010 | 10037656 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| 08/15/2007 | |||
| This is in response to the new toyota recall on the sienna mini-vans spare tire. i own a 2002 toyota tacoma, in which the frame was recently replaced due to rust perforation in certain states. i am the original owner and back in 8/2007 i had a flat tire and had to change it. the spare tire resides under the vehicle and is secured by a cable. when i went to access the spare, i noticed the whole cable and the surrounding pieces were severely rusted and was very difficult to seperate the tire from the cable. after hearing about the recall on the sienna for the spare tire getting rusty, and possibly falling loose while driving, i realized that my tacoma, and possibly other vehicles that use this method, and are exposed to extreme climate conditions, could trigger a similar event. | |||
| 02/14/2006 | 1 | ||
| Rear bumper decay/structure breakdown on 2002 toyota tacoma. unsafe in case of from the rear collision. noticed start of rust/loss of structure in 2/2006. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| Excessive amount of rust on frame of 2002 toyota tacoma pick-up. frame shows extensive corrosion from inside working it's way out. i am very concerned that the life of this vehicle will be drastically reduced due to this issue. i understand that toyota is investigating this problem for years 95 through 2000. what about years newer than 2000 that are experiencing the same problem???? *tr | |||
| 12/11/2005 | 36735 | 1 | 12/05/2005 |
| Purchased this vehicle as certified pre-owned vehicle. massive leaks rendered back of drivers side crew cab flooded. reversed drain plug previously installed up side down, then siliconed oem roof rack and leak slowed. toyota is replacing rear door seal. was not notified oem roof rack negated warranty. cpv shouldn't leak. *nm | |||
| 03/08/2006 | 62417 | 1 | |
| Motor mount bracket broke on 2002 toyota tacoma 4x4 extra cab. purchased vehicle used from royal toyota in bloomington, indiana on jan. 25, 2006, along with an extended warranty (36,000/36 month). have driven it less than 3,000 miles - mostly highway. discovered oil leak under the front. fortunately, took it to a performance toyota in fairfield, ohio before the motor fell out. the bracket is not covered by the warranty. this vehicle was purchased as a certified inspected used toyota vehicle. the bracket broke for no apparent reason. *nm | |||
| 08/23/2003 | 2 | 04/12/2002 | |
| Truck dash has rattled since shortly after we bought the truck. never has been fixed correctly. also, the cruise control doesn't keep you at consistent speed at all on mountains/hills. if you want to go 55, it will put you up over 60 very quickly and then gradually drop you down to around 55. *ak | |||
| 12/18/2002 | 5000 | 06/09/2002 | |
| For the last year i have brought truck back to sf toyota dealership for transmission problems , suspension problems rattling dash board, squeaking sounds from seat and front bushings. all these problems still have not been fixed. after 15 visits to dealership, sf toyota left scratches on body and lost mud flap. body now tilted after service. *nlm | |||
| 02/10/2003 | 35000 | 01/28/2002 | |
| Water is entering the vehicle around the support handle on the driver side of the vehicle. vehicle was purchased one year ago. problem became evident this past fall and when brought to the dealership this february they refused to repair under the corrosion warranty. vehicle is over the standard warranty mileage. | |||
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| 10/08/2012 | 111000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for registration inspection and was advised that the entire frame was rusted. the contact spoke with the manufacturer but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was unknown. ## | |||
| 10/08/2012 | 111000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for registration inspection and was advised that the entire frame was rusted. the contact spoke with the manufacturer but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was unknown. kmj ## | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 69000 | 1 | |
| My tacoma was recalled 2 years ago for frame rust. they told me it was ok + undercoated it to prevent future rusting. all that undercoating is falling off. that can only be due to improper application or faulty product. the dealer that applied the product (ferris toyota) says the product is faulty + they've seen it many times. they've also confirmed the same with other dealerships. toyota, otoh, says there's nothing wrong. if the frame doesn't need undercoating, then why'd they do it? are they suggesting it works when 50% has fallen off? this is the same vehicle which is now being recalled for spare tires falling off on the highway + my emergency brakes have been seized with corrosion since i've owned the truck. i've contacted toyota many times + they refuse to put their correspondence in writing, but the representative, tiffany bishop, says she types a transcript of our conversations, just won't give me copies. she also calls from a phone with a blocked number. what kind of bull is this? these vehicles are obvious hazards on the road + toyota is playing games instead of making serious efforts to make the vehicles safe. please bring this to the attention of someone at toyota other than [xxx], i am finished corresponding with her! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 69000 | ||
| My tacoma was recalled 2 years ago for frame rust. they told me it was ok + undercoated it to prevent future rusting. all that undercoating is falling off. that can only be due to improper application or faulty product. the dealer that applied the product (ferris toyota) says the product is faulty + they've seen it many times. they've also confirmed the same with other dealerships. toyota, otoh, says there's nothing wrong. if the frame doesn't need undercoating, then why'd they do it? are they suggesting it works when 50% has fallen off? this is the same vehicle which is now being recalled for spare tires falling off on the highway + my emergency brakes have been seized with corrosion since i've owned the truck. i've contacted toyota many times + they refuse to put their correspondence in writing, but the representative, tiffany bishop, says she types a transcript of our conversations, just won't give me copies. she also calls from a phone with a blocked number. what kind of bull is this? these vehicles are obvious hazards on the road + toyota is playing games instead of making serious efforts to make the vehicles safe. please bring this to the attention of someone at toyota other than ms bishop, i am finished corresponding with her! | |||
| 10/28/2010 | 53871 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated the entire frame was rusted. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a rust under coating was applied to the frame. two years later, the frame exhibited severe rust corrosion. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 53,871. js | |||
| 10/18/2012 | 89638 | 1 | |
| 10/22/2012 recently had occasion to look at the frame on my truck, it is rusted through in many spots making vehicle unsafe, 2002 toyota tacoma, apparently i missed some courtesy frame program. i am stuck with a 10,000.00 truck that i can't afford to fix and toyota has said that they will not offer any help.i think this needs to go beyond a courtesy recall, with the large amounts of these trucks on the road in unsafe conditions new york state has forced an extension of this program, traffic safety should force a recall as there are thousands out there in this shape by toyotas own admission i would like repairs or fair market value. *tr | |||
| 10/18/2012 | 89638 | ||
| 10/22/2012 recently had occasion to look at the frame on my truck, it is rusted thruogh in many spots making vehicle unsafe, 2002 toyota tacoma, apparently i missed some courtesy frame program. i am stuck with a 10,000.00 truck that i can't afford to fix and toyota has said that they will not offer any help.i think this needs to go beyond a courtesey recall, with the large amounts of these trucks on the road in unsafe conditions new york state has forced an extension of this program, traffic safety should force a recall as there are thousands out there in this shape by toyotas own admission i would like repairs or fair market value | |||
| 08/12/2012 | 175000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the chassis was prematurely rusting. the vehicle was taken to a dealer which confirmed that the chassis was rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 176,000. | |||
| 08/12/2012 | 175000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the chassis was prematurely rusting. the vehicle was taken to a dealer which confirmed that the chassis was rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 176,000. pmb | |||
| 08/12/2012 | 175000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the chassis is prematurely rusting. the vehicle was driven to a toyota dealer which confirmed that the chassis was rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer has been contacted. the failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage is 176,000. mh | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame was severely corroded, had holes in it, and was separating from the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was going to further investigate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. sm. | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated the vehicle frame was severely corroded, had holes, and was separating from the vehicle in pieces. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was going to further investigate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. li | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 161000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. while at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the mechanic stated to the contact that the vehicle was not safe to drive because the frame was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated it was caused by scaling and not rusting there for they would not cover the repairs. the dealer refused to provide a letter stating the vehicle was safe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 161,000. kmj | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 161000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. while at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance the mechanic stated the vehicle was not safe to drive because the frame was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated it was caused by scaling and not rusting there for they would not cover the repairs. the dealer refused to provide a letter stating the vehicle was safe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 161,000. ds | |||
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| 12/02/2007 | 60000 | 1 | 11/17/2001 |
| 2002 toyota tacoma has premature frame deterioration on frame side rails and rear. rear frame is so bad that the rust is causing the bumberto lift up in the middle by about 1-2inches. owner keeps truck washed and waxed even through winter months. have not yet looked to get rear problem repaired. *tr | |||
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| 07/01/2006 | 65098 | 1 | 06/21/2002 |
| I was getting into my truck and noticed that one of the screws that hold the door striker plate had backed out at least half the length of the bolt and the other one was loose. the door never rattled with it being loose. i was able to tighten the bolt. i checked all of the other doors and found they were loose, but not as bad as the driver's door. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 20000 | 04/11/2002 | |
| My 2002 tacoma vibrates at high speeds and when stopping. i've had the brakes fixed 5 times now and it's still not right. my transmission clunks when i stop and start, shutters when coming to a stop, and shifts hard. sometimes the transmission clunks after i've already started moving. the problems started about a year ago. i've recently been to two dealerships before the warranty expired and nothing was done. one toyota technician said it was my brakes, yeah right, the other wouldn't even take it for a test drive. i think the problem is caused by my transmission sliding back and forth, which i don't think it's supposed to do. whenever i stomp on the gas to pass someone it shifts into the wrong gear and the engine red lines. my dash squeaks, so i have to wedge my wallet in between the windshield and dash to stop it. my driver's side door doesn't shut flush with the body. last but not least, i had to replace my oxygen sensor. i would like to sell my truck, but can't with all the problems. this was my first toyota and will probably be my last. | |||
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| 07/09/2003 | |||
| While driving 35 mph hood flew open and cracked the windshield. due to no visibility through the windshield. vehicle hit the rear of another vehicle. windshield was replaced on 7/10/2003. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 04/24/2006 | 50000 | 2 | 06/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while stepping onto the tailgate, the support cables fractured simultaneously without warning. no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was not seen by a dealer for inspection. updated 5/10/2006 - *nm | |||
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| 10/16/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the frame near the rear passenger's side tire was rusted. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the frame could not be repaired and that the vehicle should not be driven. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer and it was determined that the vehicle could be repaired at the contact's expense. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be examined when he was informed that the frame under the vehicle was corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 74,000. sm. | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 122000 | ||
| The second toyota tacoma i have owned in one year failed on 02/28/2011. both frames failed due to rust. both problems were discovered during a routine oil change. toyota bought back the first truck last summer, so i decided to buy another later model tacoma. the second tacoma problem occurred on a lift at auto choice in derry nh. the truck bent in half when the lift was raised. the mechanic has been in business for 30 years and had never seen such a thing. luckily, he was not under the truck and fortunately i was not driving the truck for my frame replacement appointment the next day. ira toyota towed the vehicle and gave me a loaner. i am told that they will replace the entire frame . in talking to my father, mechanic friends and legal friends an issue kept coming up - if the frame is that corroded, it would follow that parts attached to the frame would be corroded as well. this presents an alarmingly serious safety problem. i would add that there should be an immediate investigation into the safety of this procedure as well as a media requirement made that toyota run advertisements on tv, radio and print warning the public about this serious issue. my truck looks immaculate and has been well maintained. had i not done an oil change, the outcome would have been much different. i can think of no other component in a motor vehicle that is more important that the frame, it holds everything together and supports everything. this issue needs immediate attention. ira toyota is the current location of the vehicle 603-657-2422 | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 33895 | ||
| Severely rusted frame and undercarriage components. including the gas tank skid plate, had to replace rear bumper already as well. also had to wire up the skid plate so it won't fly off into someone's wind shield. brought it to a dealer in march and they inspected it and said all it needed was paint, so they painted it. now just 8 months later and the skid plate is about to fall off! just waiting for my brakes to fail some day. | |||
| 05/28/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact stated that he received a recall notice for frame rust and corrosion. the vehicle failed the toyota inspection. the recall remedy is to either replace the frame or buy back the vehicle. toyota choose to replace the frame but advised the owner it would be at least a month to order and receive a new frame and that the vehicle could be driven in the meantime. the owner does not feel the vehicle is safe to drive. toyota was notified and they told the owner to take it back to the dealership to see if it was safe to drive. they did not offer to provide a rental vehicle. the failure and current mileage is approximately 65,000. rd | |||
| 12/28/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Gas tank shield severely rusted. under side of gastank is protected by a shield/skid plate. it is rusted so badly that when hit with a hammer the hammer goes right through. presumably this shield is to protect the gas tank from debris and stones especially if the truck is used off road. i discovered this as i was inspecting the underside of the truck before dropping the truck off at the dealer to have the frame replaced. in addition to this, it is apparent that the drive axle and differential housing also have severe rust. if tapped with a hammer the rust comes of in sheets. the parking brakes actuating levers have rusted in place and can no longer be used. there appears to be more to this rust than simple frame rust. the rust is pervasive through out the underside of the truck. *tr | |||
| 11/07/2009 | 95000 | 1 | |
| I took my tacoma for its 95000 mile service, and they discover my sub-frame was rusted out and it was unsafe to drive. my truck has gone for service every 5000 miles for 7 years and no one ever noticed the rust. my complaint is that toyota does not cover the subframe in their frame rust problem. the dealer tried for 2 days to get them to include this in their 2001-2004 rust frame repair or buy back program. they refuse. why isn't the sub frame part of the whole frame. i believe the sub frames should be looked at. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact took the vehicle in for routine inspection and was informed that the frame and members had excessive rust. the dealer replaced the o2 valve, but it did not remedy the structural failure. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure and current mileages were 100,000. | |||
| 03/23/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| I recently received a letter from toyota about a frame rusting problem they are having on tacoma trucks built between 2001-2004. the front bumper assembly on my truck was replaced soon after i purchased it because is was rusting from the underside. now the rear bumper is rusting through from the underside as well. when i called toyota about their recent recall they said only the frame was included in the problem, not the bumpers. it is obvious to me they have a rust problem everywhere under the vehicle since my front bumper rusted so quickly and now the rear bumper is also rusting through from the underside. i called the toyota dealer where i purchased the vehicle and they told me the recall was just for rusting frames. as i stated above, it certainly appears as though the rust problem involves everything under the vehicle. my truck is a 2002 tacoma and it has been garage kept since the day i bought it. living in southern maryland (21122), we have had very few instances of snow/salt in our area since i purchased the truck and i keep my vehicle clean and always use the undercarriage wash when going through the car wash. i believe toyota definitely has a rusting problem and should replace my rear bumper as they did with the rusting front bumper assembly. your assistance in this matter is appreciated. *tr | |||
| 01/24/2009 | 1 | ||
| Excessive truck frame rust, 02 toyota tacoma truck, toyota has had problems with 95-04 tacoma's with the frames rusting, some getting bad enough to be a safety concern, with frame perforation. my truck is showing the early signs of frame rust, and will eventually get to the point where it could become a safety issue. i wanted to have nhtsa complaint on file in case the frame rust perforates the frame. *tr | |||
| 12/29/2008 | 75200 | 1 | |
| 2002 toyota tacoma frame rot truck frame has rotted prematurely and toyota is being very difficult in getting information in the matter. have refused provide a list of parts to be replaced etc. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| I am the owner of a 2002 toyota tacoma, which i have been informed by my local dealership, that there is a repurchase program available. problem is, i had my truck at the shop on nov 11, 2008, nobody has got in touch with me, i was told by toyota i would hear something in 45 days. finally got through to toyota, now, the repurchase program is not available as of december 2008. they are wanting to replace my entire frame. i have alot of safety issues with this being done, i feel this is entirely unacceptable. so, for the time being, i am driving what is considered an unsafe vehicle. oh, one person says it is safe, the other says, it is drivable. i would appreciate any help possible with this issue. i have been told that this is a major issue with toyota, they need to make it right by the consumer. *tr | |||
| 10/31/2008 | 96000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to inspect the mainframe underneath the vehicle. the frame was rusted from one end to the other. a toyota representative advised him to have the metal plates welded on the frame, including the spring hangers. the spring hangers were unsafe because they were also rusted. the contact stated that if anything is welded on rust, it will not work. the toyota representative stated that nothing else could be done to repair the failure. the failure mileage was 96,000. | |||
| 08/25/2008 | 109112 | 1 | |
| I have a 2002 toyota tacoma with a rusted frame which failed, but the dealership wrote ok to drive on my slip. i originally brought my vehicle in for inspection at a private auto shop on 8/12/08 and they told me to go to a toyota dealership right away to get my frame inspected. i went and the dealership turned me away, i asked why and they indicated that i did not have a case number. i called toyota and they gave me a case number and closed the case the next day because my vehicle was outside the 95-00 recall yrs. i insisted that they have my vehicle inspected by toyota and on 9/12/08 the boston regional representative failed my frame. prior to that irwin motors in laconia nh also inspected it and told me to keep bugging toyota because they will drag their feet. the dealership has indicated to me that this is a huge problem for 01through the 2004 year frames. toyota indicates that they will negotiate a buy back with me but will not send any thing in writing, they will not give any time frame for resolving or even negotiating the buy-back. i have friends who are mechanics who indicate that toyota should recall from 2001 to 2004 as well since the same frames are being produced and used for these vehicle as used for the 1995-2000 vehicles. i have a newer toyota and they have indicated to me that they will repurchase my vehicle and based it on 100% kelly blue book only. i believe that if others have received a 150% buy-back that they should extend that offer to me as i have owned eight toyotas in the past ten years. i am disappointed in toyota. the longer period of time goes by, the less my vehicle will be worth if they are buying back at blue book prices. we have drove by many dealerships in our area, there are many 01-04s which have been bought back, but when talking to my case manager, she indicated that the there were only a few outside the recall years, i have to disagree as the dealership lots indicate otherwise. can you help us owners out? thank you *tr | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Rusted frame on 2002 toyota tacoma. took it to halterman's toyota dealership in june 2006. dealership said it does not warrant rust on frame. was told to undercoat the vehicle. vehicle was undercoated august 2006. undercoating started to peel away january 2007. now the frame looks as if it's starting to rust through. this is a concern to me because i had a 1999 toyota tacoma that had total rust perforation in frame january 2006. i sold it for a third of it's kelly blue book retail value in march 2006 before toyota implemented their buyback program in march 2008 for 1995-2000 tacomas displaying rust perforation. i now see the same situation happening all over again and toyota will not take any responsibility. i am beginning to become afraid to drive my vehicle in fear of the frame breaking from underneath me. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. while the contact was examining his vehicle, he noticed rust holes in the bottom of the frame and on the gas tank shield. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. the current mileage was 37,000 and failure mileage was 35,000. updated 10/03/08 *bf updated 10/06/08.*jb | |||
| 07/27/2008 | 71000 | 1 | |
| I bought my 2002 tacoma v6 4x4 double cab from a toyota dealership used in march of 2006. one thing i noticed is that the frame of the truck had excessive exterior rust build up. i used to be an automotive technician, and have always known that almost any toyota pickup truck has frame rust problems. it has been a well know fact for years and years. why did toyota wait so long to post a recall on this problem. shortly after buying my 2002 i looked at a older i believe 1995 toyota pick-up that i saw for sale one day. i was looking the truck over and found that the frame was rotted through on the drivers side just before the front spring shack on the rear of the truck. it had a hole in the frame about 2 1/2 inches wide, and where there was frame left you could put your finger through it with little pressure. i decided it wasn't anything i wanted to deal with. now i heard about the recall for the first generation tacoma's 95-00 on the frames rotting out just like the one i looked at. so seeing that my 2002 tacoma was showing premature frame rust, i decided to inspect it closer. i found that not only was the frame rusting and flaking on the outside, it was also rusting on the inside as well. i also found that the welds on the frame for the spring hangers looked very poorly welded and rusty too. i believe that toyota should include the 2000 and newer tacoma's in their frame rot recall as well. does any one know if they changed the quality of the metal used in the frames on the newer tacoma's or the design? how do they justify that the newer tacoma's don't have this problem? because they are too new to have rotted to that point yet? think about it, why else would they have waited so many years to post a recall on a truck that is at the least 8 years old? they obviously knew there was a problem. i know i am not the only one who owns a 2nd generation tacoma with this problem. *tr | |||
| 04/21/2008 | 71000 | 1 | |
| In april of 2008 i noticed that the frame of my 2002 toyota tacoma pickup truck had an unusually high amount of surface rust showing on the frame. upon closer inspection i discovered that in at least one location there is holes in the frame were it has rotted through. i have also inspected the interior of the frame members and have discovered large amounts of rusted metal that has fallen of the inside of the frame. it is obvious that the frame of this 6 year old vehicle with 71,000 miles on it is rotting from the inside and the outside. i am concerned that this is indeed a serious safety issue. *tr | |||
| 07/21/2008 | 1 | ||
| I am the owner of a 2002 toyota tacoma truck. the vehicle has 53k miles on it and has excessive rust throughout the frame. the frame while not completely rusted through, has severe buildup around welds and joints. toyota is recalling 1995-2000 tacoma trucks for this exact problem, but 2001-2004 models are excluded. this is a serious problem and should be included in toyota's current campaign. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 01/25/2013 | 240000 | 1 | |
| Upon bringing 2002 toyota tacoma to mechanic for tire rotation and oil change, the frame broke in half due to rust and corrosion. contacted toyota who said it was not covered under 2008 extended corrosion warranty since it had not been brought in for the undercarriage compound application before 2011. we were never notified by any recall that it should be brought in. *tr | |||
| 12/02/2007 | 60000 | 1 | 11/17/2001 |
| 2002 toyota tacoma has premature frame deterioration on frame side rails and rear. rear frame is so bad that the rust is causing the bumberto lift up in the middle by about 1-2inches. owner keeps truck washed and waxed even through winter months. have not yet looked to get rear problem repaired. *tr | |||