The Unexpected Journey with My Tacoma Recall

In our journey from Massachusetts to Washington State, my 2005 Toyota Tacoma, along with my wife and our beagle Frank, never missed a beat. Until one winter in Seattle when a “clunk” from the rear escalated into a frame rust issue, covered by a Limited Service Campaign. We were approved for a frame replacement, but the process revealed parts not covered by the recall needing replacement, costing us an unexpected $5,380. Toyota Corporate wouldn’t cover it, leaving us in a standoff and an unresolved predicament.

  • Toyota Tacoma Frame Settlement Reached – Now What?

    Toyota Tacoma Frame Settlement Reached – Now What?

    Early last month, the news broke that Toyota Motor Corp had agreed to settle a federal class action suit brought to court by owners of vehicles whose frames could rust through – specifically the Toyota Tacoma frame. “We want our customers to have a great ownership experience, so we are pleased to resolve this litigation…


  • The Resolution of the Toyota Frame Rust Recall: A Major Settlement

    Toyota Settles – Will Pay for Rust Frame Replacements! The arduous journey of Tacoma owners facing the notorious frame rust recall may finally be reaching its resolution. A recent court agreement promises to bring much-needed relief to many, including myself, who’ve grappled with this persistent issue. “Toyota Motor Corp has agreed to a settlement of…


  • Toyota Tacoma Frame Rust Recall: Resolution Found

    Toyota Tacoma Frame Rust Recall: Resolution Found

    Finally, a resolution to the ongoing saga of my Toyota Tacoma’s frame rust recall issue. Here’s how things unfolded and the lessons learned.


  • The Toyota Tacoma Frame Rust Recall: A Negotiation with No End in Sight

    The Toyota Tacoma Frame Rust Recall: A Negotiation with No End in Sight

    My journey with the Toyota Tacoma frame rust recall is still unfolding, and there’s some good news (of sorts) to share. After whittling down from a staggering $5300+ quote, we’re now looking at a comparatively more palatable $1500 – all for a recall on a frame damaged by excessive rust. A Potential Resolution? In an…


  • The Toyota Tacoma Frame Rust Recall Saga: A Plea to Toyota

    The Toyota Tacoma Frame Rust Recall Saga: A Plea to Toyota

    Dear Toyota, We find ourselves at another crossroad, with the saga of my 2005 Toyota Tacoma recall issue continuing unabated. All I’m asking for is the truck back, the recall completed, and any damaged parts replaced – at no additional cost to me. The journey, however, seems far from over. An email this morning from…


  • The Toyota Tacoma Frame Recall Debacle: An Unsettling Progress Report

    The Toyota Tacoma Frame Recall Debacle: An Unsettling Progress Report

    It was the love for my 2005 Toyota Tacoma that led me into this quagmire, a journey mired in confusion, high costs, and a prolonged tussle with Toyota Corporate over an issue that should have been straightforward: excessive frame rust. This is a tale of a Limited Service Campaign that turned into a burdensome challenge.…


  • The Hidden Cost of Toyota Tacoma’s Frame Recall: A Personal Experience

    The Hidden Cost of Toyota Tacoma’s Frame Recall: A Personal Experience

    My wife, our beagle Frank, and I didn’t anticipate the journey we were embarking upon with our 2005 Toyota Tacoma, a reliable companion that had driven us 182,000 miles from Massachusetts to Washington State. However, as Tacoma owners ourselves, we soon discovered the potential downside of a Toyota Tacoma recall. Discovering the Frame Rust Issue…