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The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked, he noticed that the subframe was extremely rusted. The contact noticed a 10-inch crack on the inside driver-€™s side rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer dealer and the contact was informed that the subframe needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Consumer stated rust is the worst near the catalytic converters. It is also bad just in front of the rear tires. It-€™s a manufacturer flaw where they designed the double wall to where water could get in but not get out and the frame rots from the inside out. This truck was garage kept.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the technician found that the front end frame was completely rusted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. Upon trading in the vehicle, the contact was informed that the frame was cracked and rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and split and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the heffner group. The failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 06/27/17
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer where the contact noticed that the entire frame was fractured. It was diagnosed that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,500. Updated 06/21/17
- Wytheville, VA, USA
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The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact noticed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After the vehicle was taken to be serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 13V337000 (seat belts), the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the frame and recall parts being unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact noticed a bracket on his driveway and took it to the dealer to be repaired however, the mechanic noticed that the subframe was corroded, the steering linkage and the integrity of the wheel mount were affected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130.000.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated repair. The technician stated that the subframe of the vehicle was corroded and rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Frame rust noticed while conducting routine maintenance on truck. The whole frame is not rusted but there is a large whole just behind the drivers side tire near the catalytic converter.
Western Pennsylvania vehicle, failed inspection due to a hole in the frame. Significant amount of rust on the entire frame area. A pinhole was discovered and the vehicle was denied a passing inspection. Was suggested that I take it to a frame welding specialist to have it welded. Toyota needs to get it together. There are more trucks like this out there, they have already replaced earlier year frames due to the same issues.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that once he purchased the vehicle, he did an inspection of the vehicle and noticed that the entire subframe was corroded. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Motor support on frame tore off while running at 30mph. Toyota dealer in P R examined the area and determined that the frame was fractured due to heavy corrosion. They diagnosed that the truck shall not be driven for safety reasons. Toyota denied to repair the truck. That is not fair. I could have injured myself or somebody else's. what you guys are waiting for to take care of so many complaints, fatalities good decision. Hope is not some of your love ones.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, he would hear a loud dragging noise from the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that the frame was fractured and referred him to the dealer. The dealer advised that they would repair the frame at their expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. Updated 07/20/11 the consumer was informed the frame was cracked at the motor mount. The consumer was informed Toyota was offering a goodwill assist with a new frame, but the consumer would have to pay labor for transferring all parts and incidentals which would be approximately $3,000-$4,000. They also offered to have it welded and it would cost $400-$500. The consumer refused both offered. The consumer stated the frame is the very foundation of the vehicle and should never break or crack under normal use. It was also unreasonable to pay $3,000-$4,000 for a defect that should not have existed if properly engineered in the beginning. Updated 08/17/11
I have a 2005 Toyota, Tacoma with 30,000 miles. The frame has excessive rusting, no holes yet but certainly very soon. Rotors on all 4 wheels bad. (this was told to us today by Toyota mechanic) all their bad frames and they will not help us on this as it is a 2005 (the recall was on earlier ones to 2004) the thing is dangerous.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the motor mounts collapsed into the frame while he was driving approximately 65 mph and the engine was dropped into the radiator shroud. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where he was informed of the failure. The mechanic advised that the framed was what caused the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000 and the current mileage was approximately 180,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. While having the vehicle examined by an authorized dealer for an unrelated issue, he was informed that the frame was rusting where it holds the spare tire under the truck bed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 58,050. Updated 11/16/10 updated 11/26/10
I noticed a rubbing sound coming from the engine compartment of my vehicle. Upon investigation of my local mechanic he determined the cause. The left (driver side) motor mount crack at the frame. Essentially the frame cracked where the motor mount is welded and started to collapse into the frame. The dealership is in the process of inspecting the vehicle at the time of this report.
Toyota Tacoma 2005 windshield had problems with buzzing noise, Toyota replace it a couple times due to improper installation of windshield sublet. Buzzing noise is minimal and rarely happens but now sealant was not secure and during rain cause water damage to underside of carpet. My concern is mold from the water damage.
1. 2005 Toyota Tacoma frame rust. I bought the truck locally here in springfield mo, it was purchased here originally. It was certified by Toyota. I have found that the frame is rusting from front to back. Some of the rust is really eating into the metal (not just surface rust). I know they have recalled many 1995-2000 vehicles, but I fear that they will begin to see frame rot on these 2005 + Tacoma's as well (some where the frame busted in half in the front). I have read online of many people complaining about this.
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- Nixa, MO, USA