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Ake G · 07-23-2009, 08:35 AM

My '99 Tacoma was going strong (250k miles) until I found multiple frame rust perforations (pushed my thumb right through easily...). Really hurt because I have always bought Toyota and this was my second pickup from them.

My truck was bought back from me by Toyota for 1 1/2 times the KBB value ($12,900) in a widespread under-the-radar "recall" program. Turned out a frame manufacturer out of Detroit was at fault-inadequate rust protection the issue.

Apparently some Titans were also recalled in this program.

Thought Toyota did the right thing, though I have since bought a Ford Ranger and have been very pleased with that.

There were others on this board with the same Tacoma frame issue. Do a thread search.

07-23-2009, 08:35 AM	#14
Ake G Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 178	Be Careful! My '99 Tacoma was going strong (250k miles) until I found multiple frame rust perforations (pushed my thumb right through easily...). Really hurt because I have always bought Toyota and this was my second pickup from them. My truck was bought back from me by Toyota for 1 1/2 times the KBB value ($12,900) in a widespread under-the-radar "recall" program. Turned out a frame manufacturer out of Detroit was at fault-inadequate rust protection the issue. Apparently some Titans were also recalled in this program. Thought Toyota did the right thing, though I have since bought a Ford Ranger and have been very pleased with that. There were others on this board with the same Tacoma frame issue. Do a thread search.