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My issues with the Toyota Tacoma frame rust recall continues. The dealership has told me “drive it at your own risk, or better yet, have it towed out.”
Dear Toyota,
Just fix the f*cking truck. Im not asking for a completely new rebuild. I just want the truck back, Toyota Tacoma frame rust recall completed and any parts that are damaged in the rebuild replaced as well – without being liable to the cost.
The above was an email I received this morning from my service rep at the dealership. Now, I’m without a ride to work (I returned the loaner this evening as requested ) and my Toyota Tacoma remains in pieces or worse – a deathtrap.
I immediately replied letting the service rep know not to proceed on any work without clarifying what “loose” actually means. Exchange below.
I’m literally at a loss for words. “Loose means if the part is needed, and you don’t want to pay for it, we will not put that part in.” Because of the Toyota Tacoma frame rust recall, they’re going to return a truck to me that is missing parts…
If there’s one upside to the trip to drop off the loaner, I was able to locate the missing third piece of theToyota Tacoma. My cap and bed are tucked in the back of the service area under covered and, from what I can tell – correctly supported. I’ll give it to the dealer that they’re at least making sure they’re putting together the deathtrap with it’s other pieces correctly intact.
Actually – I’ve found something I will replace. The fuel nozzle cover. That connection to the body rusted out a few years back and I’ve been meaning to get it fixed. It’s never seated correctly. Toyota, you have my permission to fix that.
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Class action. Unfortunately I own a Toyota products as well. Your struggle will stay in mind for all future services/ purchases. It’s a damn shame.
just had my 2006 Taco inspected and they said it needs a frame(hole in it), after crawling under and looking myself later I saw no holes(could be where I can’t see?). After seeing your pics, mine looks no where near that bad…mine does have some surface rusts spots. My truck drives smooth and quiet with 138,000 miles on it and no problems. After reading this and other peoples complaints, I’m not sure I want to go through this BS!
I just wont buy another Toyota.
I have a 2005 tacoma also. They broke my bleeder valve on my rear wheel cylinder and wanted 244 dollars. After calling corporate and a 45 minute phone call with the dealer, I got them down to 44 dollars.
I went to pick the truck up and found my shifter knob upside down and two front screws in the passenger seat sticking in the air. Fixed that myself.
Not long after I picked up a vibration, I think the carrier bearing. Since my tranny has started acting up.
Had all this done at the end of 2015.
Please help!
I missed the frame “campaign”. Took my 2006 Tacoma to the car wash and metal is flaking off the frame. Called the dealer, was told it was my problem. Great. Now I have a truck that I can’t afford to fix and can’t afford to sell as junk.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
Hey Veda,
Sorry it took me some time to respond! I’d suggest reaching out to your state attorney general and file a complaint with the consumer protection agency.
Best,
Dan
Thanks for posting this Dan! I was considering a used Tacoma to replace my ’98 Chevy, but I think I may stick with Chevy.