Toyota Tacoma Experience

[Ake G]

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.

[pmbrac]

Originally Posted by Ake G

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.

Toyota is sending me a check for $14,000 next week for my 2000 tacoma with 205,000 miles on it.. UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I tried trading it in last year and they would only give me $1500 on trade.. Now that the frame failed, Im getting 14,000K.. Unreal.. Im going to by another Tacoma as soon as the check comes.. My last Tacoma had 315,000 miles with very little issues... I love tacomas... probably the only truck I will ever buy... You wont be disappointed.