2007 Toyota Tacoma problems

SUSPENSION

I tried to take my 2007 Toyota Tacoma for a recall about the leaf springs to Modern Toyota in Winston-Salem, NC. Modern Toyota took my truck for inspection, but upon return, informed me the would not replace the component nor were the obligated to do so.

NHTSA complaint #11720009 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

I have a well cared for, garaged 2007 Tacoma. It had a recall for a known frame corrosion issue. I had it inspected by Toyota and they chose not to replace the frame, choosing instead to apply a CRC spray in 2016. I have learned that my vehicle was sprayed by a formula that was later known to Toyota to harbor water and accelerate rusting. My vehicle has just failed state inspection and was identified to have a cracked frame in two places. Both left and right sides of the frame, behind the cab, and directly across from one another. The fact that Toyota now chooses not to honor any warranties, or provide consumer help, (I just spoke with their "Brand Engagement Center"), when I am the recipient of 2 known and compounding failures seems a dereliction of responsibility. I have a vehicle that should have a lot of service life left but for inadequate steel being used in production, that was then given an inadequate remedy which was later discontinued by Toyota after being found to accelerate corrosion. This seems like an obvious case of manufacturer responsibility but I'm being told I'll receive no assistance from the Toyota corporation. I wonder whether the inspection done in the first place was adequately and responsibly performed.

NHTSA complaint #11695470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Low miles 78000 in 2017 at 51000 miles toyta opted not to replacetbe frame and only treated it with crc now it is rusted out bad and unsafe to drive

NHTSA complaint #11693628 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My 2007 Toyota Tacoma has an open recall on the rear leaf springs due to the risk of fuel tank puncture and fire. However, Toyota and their authorized dealership are unable to perform this safety recall because the vehicle’s frame is too severely rusted. The dealership informed me that attempting the repair could further damage the vehicle, and they requested I sign a waiver releasing Toyota of liability if harm occurs during the recall process. They also informed me that replacement frames are no longer available, so the recall cannot be completed as I was interested to pay for this to get the recall safely completed This leaves me with a vehicle that presents a known, life-threatening safety hazard, which Toyota cannot resolve. The frame corrosion is due to a previously acknowledged defect for which Toyota offered limited-time frame replacements that expired before I owned the vehicle. I believe Toyota is violating its obligation to provide a remedy for this open recall. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue, as it appears Toyota is leaving customers with dangerous, unrepaired vehicles and no available remedy.

NHTSA complaint #11670704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

My 2007 Toyota Tacoma has an open recall on the rear leaf springs due to the risk of fuel tank puncture and fire. However, Toyota and their authorized dealership are unable to perform this safety recall because the vehicle’s frame is too severely rusted. The dealership informed me that attempting the repair could further damage the vehicle, and they requested I sign a waiver releasing Toyota of liability if harm occurs during the recall process. They also informed me that replacement frames are no longer available, so the recall cannot be completed as I was interested to pay for this to get the recall safely completed This leaves me with a vehicle that presents a known, life-threatening safety hazard, which Toyota cannot resolve. The frame corrosion is due to a previously acknowledged defect for which Toyota offered limited-time frame replacements that expired before I owned the vehicle. I believe Toyota is violating its obligation to provide a remedy for this open recall. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue, as it appears Toyota is leaving customers with dangerous, unrepaired vehicles and no available remedy.

NHTSA complaint #11670704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

It was determined by the Toyota dealer where this vehicle was purchased that there are rust holes in the frame. This vehicle's mileage is less than 100,000 miles. I understand there was a recall at one time however the Toyota dealership advised that this truck was not one of the vehicles in the recall at that time. This truck has always been garaged, has low miles and well maintained. You would think it would be able to be driven another 150k miles. This is a safety issue and I don’t feel I should be penalized for taking good care of this vehicle. It is a known fact within the industry that Toyota used bad steel for their frames during this year if manufacture. Please advise what you can do to remedy this situation. Thank you

NHTSA complaint #11668788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer declined to service the vehicle because of the excessive rust on the subframe of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced before the recall repair could be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

NHTSA complaint #11655842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer declined to service the vehicle because of the excessive rust on the subframe of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced before the recall repair could be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

NHTSA complaint #11655842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

Purchased my 2 tacoma in 11/24 second party learned of leaf spring tested and failed sent me home in rent a car demanding it back 2 min upon my arrival home due to the frame was damaged. Said they put it up on lift but didn't it was too dangerous. Had to he my vehicle out of their shop Saturday morning without the fix. Driving it off the lot from toyota Pittsfield Massachusetts. Called another toyota she sees in 16 it was inspected with recall but never fixed. I know if a pervious owner was aware who wouldn't get a fix for free? It came from an auction, a.dealership according to history. With no reports of it ever being fixed. I believe from much research this is the second recall for leaf springs. It was never explained to be except via text that it was terrible w insulation shoved in parts. Who had done it I'm not sure. CT. Toyota is amazed by the treatment I endured from Pitts toyota. Noone spoke to me.of alternatives, danger, cost to fix but just let me drive away unsafe. I'm appalled that toyota gets away with this when so many people are at risk. New tires oil change and this test Noone saw?? Until it was being cared for but refused. NO. It should be fixed all of this issue. The truck as many is in great shape engine everything for this is why I purchased it also knowing thinking how great totota is/was would be fixed being a federal recall. There are 10s of thousands of consumers still with this issue that most were unaware of. I was never personally told except a message.

NHTSA complaint #11655611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

Purchased my 2 tacoma in 11/24 second party learned of leaf spring tested and failed sent me home in rent a car demanding it back 2 min upon my arrival home due to the frame was damaged. Said they put it up on lift but didn't it was too dangerous. Had to he my vehicle out of their shop Saturday morning without the fix. Driving it off the lot from toyota Pittsfield Massachusetts. Called another toyota she sees in 16 it was inspected with recall but never fixed. I know if a pervious owner was aware who wouldn't get a fix for free? It came from an auction, a.dealership according to history. With no reports of it ever being fixed. I believe from much research this is the second recall for leaf springs. It was never explained to be except via text that it was terrible w insulation shoved in parts. Who had done it I'm not sure. CT. Toyota is amazed by the treatment I endured from Pitts toyota. Noone spoke to me.of alternatives, danger, cost to fix but just let me drive away unsafe. I'm appalled that toyota gets away with this when so many people are at risk. New tires oil change and this test Noone saw?? Until it was being cared for but refused. NO. It should be fixed all of this issue. The truck as many is in great shape engine everything for this is why I purchased it also knowing thinking how great totota is/was would be fixed being a federal recall. There are 10s of thousands of consumers still with this issue that most were unaware of. I was never personally told except a message.

NHTSA complaint #11655611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

The frame has been rusting real bad and seen other Tacomas same year and style have the recall. Especially rusting where the running boards were attached too

NHTSA complaint #11652649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

The springs or decks are in poor condition, the material, I want to know if they have a warranty.

NHTSA complaint #11614737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

Despite dealer treatment of the frame in 2014 and an inspection in 2017 the frame rusted through and snapped where the bed meets the cab.

NHTSA complaint #11608233 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

These vehicles have frame rot. It was addressed in cold weather states with a recall but the recall was not available in California. My vehicle was a california only truck. The corrosion if undressed will result in the frame breaking in half behind the rear left passenger seat. Toyota should have included all states in this recall and there are an abundance of toyotas manufactured from 2005 to 2010 on the road with this issue that are ticking time bombs. My vehicle only has 145K miles on it.

NHTSA complaint #11587767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

Over the years, Toyota has had to issue numerous recalls for their Toyota Tacomas and frame replacements/maintenance required by Toyota due to rust and corrosion. However, Toyota chose not to replace all frames, instead decided to "treat" the issue with underspray. My Toyota, like many others, has received the recalled Toyota undercoat spray to prevent rust and corrosion on a frame with known issues (once in 2015, another in 2019). I have just received a phonecall from my mechanic that my frame is now unsafe to drive and needs to be fixed or replaced. However, Toyota has claimed they have no guarantee on the vehicle and it isn't there problem because it is outside of the timeframe. However...this car DID participate in their recall 2x. And the recall and work done did not solve the problem or the recalled part: The frame that his crippled by corrosion and rust due to a flaw in the manufacturing process. This is leading to a car that is due for a very significant, expensive improvement that was at no cause by owners actions, or a very unsafe HIGH NUMBER of vehicles still on the road with failing frames due to Toyota's inability to fix their root cause issue on their initial recall in order to save a few bucks.

NHTSA complaint #11571711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

Over the years, Toyota has had to issue numerous recalls for their Toyota Tacomas and frame replacements/maintenance required by Toyota due to rust and corrosion. However, Toyota chose not to replace all frames, instead decided to "treat" the issue with underspray. My Toyota, like many others, has received the recalled Toyota undercoat spray to prevent rust and corrosion on a frame with known issues (once in 2015, another in 2019). I have just received a phonecall from my mechanic that my frame is now unsafe to drive and needs to be fixed or replaced. However, Toyota has claimed they have no guarantee on the vehicle and it isn't there problem because it is outside of the timeframe. However...this car DID participate in their recall 2x. And the recall and work done did not solve the problem or the recalled part: The frame that his crippled by corrosion and rust due to a flaw in the manufacturing process. This is leading to a car that is due for a very significant, expensive improvement that was at no cause by owners actions, or a very unsafe HIGH NUMBER of vehicles still on the road with failing frames due to Toyota's inability to fix their root cause issue on their initial recall in order to save a few bucks.

NHTSA complaint #11571711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

My Tacoma has a frame rust issue. I have been told that Toyota did a "voluntary recall" and replaced rusty frames under warranty but that program has ended. This is terrible because it wasn't in an official NHTSA recall, so a Carfax says nothing of 5his issue. I contacted Toyota and they are unwilling to do anything. I have been told that my frame can break in half while driving When reading about this issue, it seems like Toyota did not replace all frames. Instead, there was some way based on the state you lived in as to if you could get a frame replaced. My truck was titled in California. Can someone please help me to get Toyota to repurchase the vehicle from me, allow me to trade it in on a new truck, or replace the frame in the same way they had done so in the past? Thank you.

NHTSA complaint #11556691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

Frame corrosion safety card never been reported to us by mail, I stop by the dealer and they say is expired the recall. I reported to toyota springfield VA. they say this recall is close back in 2019 and they not be able to fixed. corrosion is extremely serious!

NHTSA complaint #11549932 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

I bought this tacoma last year to someone who don’t do the chasis recall and I like to know if any possible way to do it. this chasis it’s in a very bad condition let me know what I can do thanks

NHTSA complaint #11542619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact's husband took the vehicle to a service shop for maintenance and was informed of corrosion to the subframe of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the passenger’s side rear frame rail, leaf spring, and several other areas replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

NHTSA complaint #11524836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Gas tank gas strap bracket rusted off

NHTSA complaint #11522611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Frame is massively rusted and is hazardous. Need full replacement.

NHTSA complaint #11521107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

Frame is massively rusted and is hazardous. Need full replacement.

NHTSA complaint #11521107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.