2005 Toyota Tacoma Body & Structure Problems

The frame had rust a lot,had one spot was repaired,still have some need fix

Corrocion en el chasis, el motor se encuentra inclinado

The frame has failed and is well beyond unsafe for the road due to the amount of rust and decay. The vehicle was part of the 'Corrosion Resistance Compound Application to Vehicle Frame' recall. I will bring the vehicle for inspection ASAP, if requested. There is absolutely nothing safe when a vehicle has a faulty structural issue. When I purchased the vehicle there were step rails and spray painted portions of the frame, the parts you could see. Also, when looking up the vehicle, I didn't see any recall issues at that time and thought it was a good sign. After driving it for 6th months, I started feeling a slight resistance feel when accelerating and turning at the same time. I took it to a mechanic and they delivered the news that the frame was deemed unfit for the roads. I found out that the vehicle was brought in for the recall when it came out and at that time the frame was labeled 'not exchangeable' and a slight bandage was applied to the unsafe defective body component that was sold as 'safe.' I filed a claim with a local dealership and they told me that it was still safe for roads. Right now, the frame clips and portions of the frame are visibly rusting off, visible from solely walking up to the truck. Reaching out to Toyota I am very much hoping that the care for their loyal customers equally matches the product that they produce, superior to the competition. I have owned a Toyota for 10 years and never considered purchasing anything else for life, however, coming to a fair solution on this issue will have a tremendous effect on that statement I know to be true, right now. This truck is in OUTSTANDING condition with VERY little rust to the actually black body of the vehicle and had ONLY 165,000 miles on it. Please don't allow this vehicle to be absent for the roads due to an issue that was already agreed that it needed correcting. Please allow myself to continue to feel that Toyota makes an outstanding product because they care about the customer.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact observed extreme corrosion on the sub frame. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the corrosion of the sub frame and deemed the vehicle unsafe for driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Where the motor mount sits the bracket below collapsed into the Frame itself causing the engine to lower

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while changing the oil and inspecting the vehicle, there was rust on the driver's side frame. The dealer had not been contacted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that a repair was no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.

Hi, I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, the chassis is rusty and has holes in it. I went to complain at Toyota, they said the car didn't have a Recall but neither the first owner nor I had news that I would have to change the car's frame. I would like help to resolve this. all parts under the car are very rusty

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The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while performing an oil change, he noticed excessive corrosion on the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

My 2005 Toyota Tacoma had a recall due to potential frame rusting. I brought my Truck to my local Toyota Dealership for the frame inspection as stated in the recall notice I received. The frame did not need to be replaced and at a later date the frame was sealed per Toyota's remedy. In March of 2022 I had an issue with my truck that required the gas tank to be removed. As it turned out there was major rust to the frame that was located behind the gas tank that was never sealed during the original remedy to the frame rusting issue. I contacted Toyota about the issue and was told that the extended warranty for the Issue had expired. I was told to contact the local dealership. In conversation with the dealership I was told there was nothing they can do. I feel that if this issue has happened to my truck, there must be other trucks on the road with the same issue that the owners have no Idea what is happening to their frames that may cause a safety issue should the frame completely fail. My truck is available for inspection. Neither the dealer or Toyota inspected the Issue. I feel Toyota should have had the hindsight to have the dealers remove the gas tank and seal the frame behind the tank.

The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.

THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR SERVICE,THE TEC INFORMED ME IT WOULD NOT PASS NYS IINSPECTION DUE TO RUST HOLES IN THE FRAME.

FRAME HAS RUST HOLES IN IT AND WILL NOT PASS NEXT NYS INSPECTION.

TRUCK WAS TAKEN IN FOR COOLANT LEAK. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS ADVISED TRUCK WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE. TRUCK WAS STATIONARY IN DEALERS REPAIR BAY.

FRAME RUSTED SEVERELY. HAVE BEEN ADVISED IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

I AM THE SOLE OWNER/PURCHASER OF A 2005 TACOMA. LAST WEEK A LOUISVILLE, KY TOYOTA DEALER, OXMOOR TOYOTA, WAS REPLACING THE REAR U-JOINTS AND NOTICED RUST AND CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE FRAME. IT WAS SO BAD, THE TOYOTA TECHNICIAN CONSIDERED IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA USA BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. WHAT ELSE CAN I DO... THERE SEEMS TO BE NEGLIGENCE AND LIABILITY HERE. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

TRUCK FRAME WAS INSPECTED FOR RUST DAMAGE BY TOYOTA IN 2016 AS PART OF A RECALL. TOYOTA FOUND THE FRAME TO BE SOUND AND TREATED IT WITH ANTI-CORROSIVE MATERIAL. JUST FOUR YEARS LATER, THE TRUCK FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH IN SEVERAL SPOTS MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

THE FRAME OF THIS TACOMA IS RUSTED AND HAS SIGNIFICANT HOLES, VERY UNSAFE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MIXED MESSAGES BY DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO TAKE CARE IF THIS RECALLED FRAME AND STOP TELLING ME THEY DO NOT COVER MINE. I WILL NOT ACCEPT THE EXCUSE OF THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED. IT'S THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HALTERMAN'S TOYOTA (1741 PARADISE TRAIL, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301, (570) 273-9454) TO HAVE THE BRAKES SERVICED. THE MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE HOLES FOUND WITHIN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL ON THE VEHICLE AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A RENTAL VEHICLE AND, AFTER SIX WEEKS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.

I BOUGHT A USED 2005 TACOMA IN JULY OF 2019. NO FRAME ISSUES WERE APPARENT AT THE TIME THAT I PURCHASED IT. THE WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE ON THE LEAF SPRINGS AND SEAT BELTS. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO CHECK OUT THE FRAME BECAUSE I HAD BECOME AWARE OF THE FRAME SERVICE CAMPAIGN. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE DEADLINE HAD PASSED IN JANUARY OF 2019 AND THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED MUCH MORE TROUBLESOME FRAME CORROSION AND AM CONCERNED THAT THE TRUCK IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.