TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE UNDER BODY FRAME HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IN DECEMBER OF 2007, A LOCAL WELDER REPAIRED THE HOLE IN…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE UNDER BODY FRAME HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IN DECEMBER OF 2007, A LOCAL WELDER REPAIRED THE HOLE IN THE FRAME AT THE COST OF $80. TOYOTA LATER IMPLEMENTED A BUY BACK PROGRAM AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY BUY BACK VEHICLES FROM 1995-2000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,910 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 139,995.
NHTSA ODI #10224688
Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2008
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TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A "CUSTOMER SERVICE" PROGRAM, WHEREBY THEY ARE BUYING BACK TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCK AT 150% OF THE KELLEY BLUE BOOK VALUE. THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR 1995-2000 VEHICLES WITH SIGNIFICANT PERFORATED (RUSTED) FRAMES. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 TACOMA, BUILT IN 2000. MY FRAME IS RUSTED STRAIGHT THROUGH …
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TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A "CUSTOMER SERVICE" PROGRAM, WHEREBY THEY ARE BUYING BACK TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCK AT 150% OF THE KELLEY BLUE BOOK VALUE. THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR 1995-2000 VEHICLES WITH SIGNIFICANT PERFORATED (RUSTED) FRAMES. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 TACOMA, BUILT IN 2000. MY FRAME IS RUSTED STRAIGHT THROUGH AND IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD. MY DEALER HAS STATED THAT IT IS UNSAFE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AS WELL AS CORPORATE DIRECTLY. THEY ARE DOING NOTHING TO SUPPORT OWNERS. NO REPAIRS, NO BUYBACK. I WAS TOLD TODAY THAT "INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN NEW ENGLAND" SHOULD EXPECT THIS. I BELIEVE STRONGLY THAT THE IMPLIED WARRANTY EXTENDS BEYOND THAT STATEMENT. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF TACOMAS OUT THERE NOT BEING COVERED BY THIS PROGRAM. WE ARE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE NEW BUYBACK PROGRAM, AND THE ORIGINAL 5 YEAR WARRANTY. THIS IS WRONG. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10224184
186,000 miles · Feb 18, 2008
Structure
TOYOTA TACOMA 2001, FRAME IS RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. TRUCK HAS 185,000 MILES WELL KEPT. THE BODY IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. FRAME LOOKS LIKE IT IS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. POOR DESIGN BOX FRAME. 7 YEARS AND NOW IS USELESS. TOYOTA SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ENGINEERING FLAW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10218411
86,000 miles · Sep 9, 2007
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I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 WITH 83,000 MILES. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF IT AND HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH IT EXCEPT FOR THE ISSUE OF SEVERE FRAME RUST. THE BODY LOOKS GREAT, HOWEVER THE FRAME RUST IS JUST ABOUT ALL OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND INCLUDES THE BRAKE SYSTEM, FRAME, DRIVE TRAIN, ETC. I HAVE MANY OLDER…
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I OWN A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 WITH 83,000 MILES. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF IT AND HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH IT EXCEPT FOR THE ISSUE OF SEVERE FRAME RUST. THE BODY LOOKS GREAT, HOWEVER THE FRAME RUST IS JUST ABOUT ALL OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND INCLUDES THE BRAKE SYSTEM, FRAME, DRIVE TRAIN, ETC. I HAVE MANY OLDER VEHICLES THAT HAVE SEEN SIMILAR WEAR AND USE THAT HAVE NO FRAME RUST WHATSOEVER. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE RECENTLY MANUFACTURED TACOMAS AND I BELIEVE IT IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10202322
223,000 miles · Aug 14, 2007
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DRIVING AROUND CURVE AT 5MPH AND FRONT LEFT WHEEL BROKE AT BALL JOINT AND MY TRUCK FELL ON TOP OF WHEEL BENDING MY FENDER. I HAD TO HAVE TRUCK TOWED AND HAD BOTH BALL JOINTS REPLACE, $453 WORTH OF REPAIRS, NOT HAVING HAD MY FENDER FIXED YET. MY TRUCK WAS MAN. IN 05/01, MISSING THE RECALL ON THE SAME PROBLEM BY A FEW MONTHS. I…
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DRIVING AROUND CURVE AT 5MPH AND FRONT LEFT WHEEL BROKE AT BALL JOINT AND MY TRUCK FELL ON TOP OF WHEEL BENDING MY FENDER. I HAD TO HAVE TRUCK TOWED AND HAD BOTH BALL JOINTS REPLACE, $453 WORTH OF REPAIRS, NOT HAVING HAD MY FENDER FIXED YET. MY TRUCK WAS MAN. IN 05/01, MISSING THE RECALL ON THE SAME PROBLEM BY A FEW MONTHS. I'M BLESSED TO HAVE IT HAPPEN AT LOW SPEED, NO TELLING WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF IT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10199543
36,000 miles · Mar 12, 2004
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FRONT FENDER MOLDING WAS FALLING OFF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10062034
Mileage unknown · May 6, 2002
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VEHICLE LOCKS AND UNLOCKS AT WILL. WHEN IT DOES LOCK CONSUMER HAS TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS TO GET OUT. MECHANIC STATES THERE IS NO PROBLEM THAT THEY CAN FIND.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8009275
Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2001
EquipmentPower TrainSeat Belts
CONSUMER COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHEN MAKING A SLOW RIGHT TURN OR PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, DEALER FOUND CONTAMINATED BRAKE PADS AND REPLACED THEM, HOEWVER NOISE CONTINUED, CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, DEALER FOUND THAT ABS SENSOR WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND MADE REPAIRS. *SLC
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originally sold, or currently registered, in the following cold climate states with high road salt usage: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The spare tire in the subject vehicles is located underneath the rear of the vehicle and held by a spare tire carrier. A lift plate on the carrier is used to help raise, lower and retain the tire. During its manufacture, the lift plate may not have been sufficiently coated with anti-corrosion materials. If the plate is insufficiently coated and the vehicle is operated in cold climate regions where road salts are frequently used, road spray can reach the carrier assembly and corrode the lift plate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Corrosion of the plate could cause it to break, which could result in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. Detachment of the spare tire could result in a road hazard which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the spare tire carrier lift plate as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in February 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SURFACE OF THE BALL OF THE JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN SCRATCHED. THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND LOOSENESS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LOWER BALL JOINT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, DURING SIDE IMPACT NCAP TEST (I.E. LINCAP TEST), A FLANGE AT THE REAR END OF THE DOUBLE CAB BODY DEFORMED AND INTERFERED WITH THE FUEL INLET HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE FUEL INLET HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL HOSE PROTECTOR ON THE BODY FLANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TU4 WHITE LETTER TIRE UPGRADE OPTION AND DISTRIBUTED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. TIRE DAMAGE MAY HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO DEFLATE OR A BULGE APPEARING IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRE COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE HANDLING PROBLEMS OR A BLOW OUT OF AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK ALL FOUR TIRES, REBALANCE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ANY DAMAGED TIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
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