Toyota Tacoma 2003

• Recall 93454 [USA]: Corrosion of the plate could cause it to break, which could result in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. detachment of the spare tire could result in a road hazard which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
  Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 tacoma light trucks manufactured from august 28, 2000, through august 27, 2004, and originally sold, or currently registered, in the following cold climate states with high road salt usage: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The spare tire in the subject vehicles is located underneath the rear of the vehicle and held by a spare tire carrier. A lift plate on the carrier is used to help raise, lower and retain the tire. During its manufacture, the lift plate may not have been sufficiently coated with anti-corrosion materials. If the plate is insufficiently coated and the vehicle is operated in cold climate regions where road salts are frequently used, road spray can reach the carrier assembly and corrode the lift plate.
  toyota will notify owners, dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the spare tire carrier lift plate as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in february 2013. Owners may contact their toyota dealer or the toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 36921 [USA]: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
  Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
  this recall only pertains to aj motorsport aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 61070 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
  this recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 41206 [USA]: The lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing loss of steering control and a crash could occur.
  On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball of the joint may have been scratched. The ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort.
  dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on july 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
  toyota recall no. 50j.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 63120 [USA]: This damage could result in fuel leakage, which could result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source.
  On certain pickup trucks, during side impact ncap test (i.E. Lincap test), a flange at the rear end of the double cab body deformed and interfered with the fuel inlet hose that connects the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank, resulting in damage to the fuel inlet hose.
  dealers will install a fuel hose protector on the body flange. Owner notification began june 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
  toyota recall no.Ssc 30h.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 2012390 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain vehicles, excessive corrosion of the spare tire carrier lift plate may cause the separation of the spare tire stowed under the vehicle. The spare tire falling on the road surface creates a safety hazard that may result in a crash causing personal injury and/or property damage. Correction: to be announced.

• Recall 2005151 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, a manufacturing issue with the front lower ball joint could result in premature wear. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period of time in this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience excessive wear and looseness, resulting in increased steering effort, reduced vehicle self-centering and noise in the front suspension. In extreme cases, when the driver continues to operate the vehicle in this condition, the lower ball joint may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower ball joints.

• Recall 2003130 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain double cab vehicles submitted to government crash testing, a flange at the rear end of the double cab body could deform, and may interfere with the fuel filler inlet hose which connects the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank. This interference could result in damage to the fuel inlet hose, and in the worst case, if the vehicle rolls over after the crash, fuel could leak from the damaged fuel inlet hose, which may result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source. Correction: dealer will install a fuel hose protector on the body flange.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P0335 [1] Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
• P2112 [1] Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed
• B1100 [1] B1100

While driving, on the highway, the rear shock absorber support mount came loose, allowing the truck bed to come loose from the frame/chassis. Fortunately only the passenger side came loose, keeping the truck's bed attached to the rear of the truck i later found that this particular model has a problem with frame rot which generated a toyota bulletin. I bought the truck from toyota, as a used truck in 2011, but received no notifications of this potentially hazardous vehicle. If the bed had come loose at highway speed, any vehicle following the 2003 toyota tacoma truck would have been severely damaged or potentially resulted in the death of the people in the cars following behind me and the truck. There was a toyota bulletin issued previously which was not disclosed to me at the time of purchase. The vehicle has been in toyota shops regularly for inspections, maintenance and other repairs but the shop never mentioned anything about a "rusty" frame. Upon further research, i have found multiple toyota tacoma owners with similar issues with the frame. I believe toyota knowingly manufactured and sold a defective product with serious potential safety issues. This vehicle either should be banned from the road for the safety of all drivers.

The contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while changing the oil, he noticed that the undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted which resulted in the sub-frame being compromised. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, rodents ate the fuel line causing a fuel leak. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to haley toyota of roanoke (1530 courtland rd ne, roanoke, va 24012) where it was diagnosed with the fuel line needing to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired twice however, the issue recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, rodents ate the fuel line causing a fuel leak. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to haley toyota of roanoke (1530 courtland rd ne, roanoke, va 24012) where it was diagnosed with the fuel line needing to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired twice however, the issue recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while having a routine check up at lithia toyota of redding (250 e. Cypress ave, redding, ca 96002, (530) 250-3207) the technician informed him that the spare tire had severe corrosion, as well as the rear subframe. The vehicle was not repaired due to part not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the recall had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 450,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while having a routine check up at lithia toyota of redding (250 e. Cypress ave, redding, ca 96002, (530) 250-3207) the technician informed him that the spare tire had severe corrosion, as well as the rear subframe. The vehicle was not repaired due to part not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the recall had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 450,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the undercarriage was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure however, offered no assistance. The warranty was expired. The failure mileage was approximately 123,208.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the undercarriage was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure however, offered no assistance. The warranty was expired. The failure mileage was approximately 123,208.

The frame is rotted and was never addressed to be fixed

The frame is rotted and was never addressed to be fixed

I took my tacoma for state inspection and they could not lift it because the frame has a hole through it at the front mounting point of the rear spring on the drivers side. The mechanic told me hitting a sever bump or a pothole could snap the frame in half. I have owned the truck for almost 10 years and never received a recall notice about the frame, only on the spare tire carrier. I'm not a computer expert and don't know how to add a picture of the frame to this document. I do know that i need the truck but i am unable to get it inspected to do so. Please help.

I took my tacoma for state inspection and they could not lift it because the frame has a hole through it at the front mounting point of the rear spring on the drivers side. The mechanic told me hitting a sever bump or a pothole could snap the frame in half. I have owned the truck for almost 10 years and never received a recall notice about the frame, only on the spare tire carrier. I'm not a computer expert and don't know how to add a picture of the frame to this document. I do know that i need the truck but i am unable to get it inspected to do so. Please help.

I purchased my 2003 tacoma second hand back in 2015 which serves as my primary vehicle to this day. After returning from a year long deployment overseas, i had a few friends over on 4jun of which one was admiring my truck until he looks underneath and notices all the frame rust. He advises that there is a recall on it and i should contact my toyota dealer to get it serviced. Feeling distraught, i go online and lookup recalls for my car which led me to the "frame rust" safety issue on a many toyota models to include my own. The advisement suggests safety concerns with the frame rusting through due to factory negligence in sufficiently coating with anti-corrosion materials. Further research in other forums state other toyota owners describing it as frame rust altogether and not just on the spare tire plate. Issues described include the issue causing the leaf spring to snap and the frame itself rusting through. Inspection of my truck proves true to all accounts described. I contacted servco toyota in honolulu, hi the very next day and spoke to a nice lady. I explained how i became the owner of the vehicle since 2015 and was never made aware of this recall. She checked my vin to confirm that i was affected by it, however the recall has expired as of 2018 so there is nothing they can do. She gave me the 1-800 number to toyota which led me nowhere and kept diverting me back to servco toyota instead of their main office..... What frustrates me the most is that toyota provided me no notice or warning about this recall. So how can i react to something i was never made aware of. Safety recalls should never have expiration dates as it remains a safety issue until its properly remedied. *tr

I purchased my 2003 tacoma second hand back in 2015 which serves as my primary vehicle to this day. After returning from a year long deployment overseas, i had a few friends over on 4jun of which one was admiring my truck until he looks underneath and notices all the frame rust. He advises that there is a recall on it and i should contact my toyota dealer to get it serviced. Feeling distraught, i go online and lookup recalls for my car which led me to the "frame rust" safety issue on a many toyota models to include my own. The advisement suggests safety concerns with the frame rusting through due to factory negligence in sufficiently coating with anti-corrosion materials. Further research in other forums state other toyota owners describing it as frame rust altogether and not just on the spare tire plate. Issues described include the issue causing the leaf spring to snap and the frame itself rusting through. Inspection of my truck proves true to all accounts described. I contacted servco toyota in honolulu, hi the very next day and spoke to a nice lady. I explained how i became the owner of the vehicle since 2015 and was never made aware of this recall. She checked my vin to confirm that i was affected by it, however the recall has expired as of 2018 so there is nothing they can do. She gave me the 1-800 number to toyota which led me nowhere and kept diverting me back to servco toyota instead of their main office..... What frustrates me the most is that toyota provided me no notice or warning about this recall. So how can i react to something i was never made aware of. Safety recalls should never have expiration dates as it remains a safety issue until its properly remedied. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, where she was informed that the driver?S and passenger?S side rear subframe and rear leaf spring were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to berlin city toyota of portland located at 191 riverside st, portland, me 04103 (207) 618-6528, and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.*dt 8/14/2020 edit by [xxx]: i would also like to add that the tacoma was brought into the seashore tacoma dealership in new jersey back in 2013 for a different recall and the frame recall was never addressed or brought up to me while my tacoma was there. I would also like to note that in 2016 while i was stationed in alaska, i received a post card about the extended warranty. I promptly called the number and was advised that the warranty did not pertain to my tacoma. Otherwise, i would have put it on the ferry to juneau for the inspection. Lastly, i have owned this tacoma since 2009. It as been stationed with me for 4 york in fl, 4 york in nj, 4 york in sites, ak and 2 years in me. It also previously lived between in ky and fl prior to me. Had i been asked the right questions about the origin of the tacoma then i'm sure they would have told me the truck was eligible for the extended warranty. *dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6).'*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, where she was informed that the driver?S and passenger?S side rear subframe and rear leaf spring were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to berlin city toyota of portland located at 191 riverside st, portland, me 04103 (207) 618-6528, and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.*dt 8/14/2020 edit by [xxx]: i would also like to add that the tacoma was brought into the seashore tacoma dealership in new jersey back in 2013 for a different recall and the frame recall was never addressed or brought up to me while my tacoma was there. I would also like to note that in 2016 while i was stationed in alaska, i received a post card about the extended warranty. I promptly called the number and was advised that the warranty did not pertain to my tacoma. Otherwise, i would have put it on the ferry to juneau for the inspection. Lastly, i have owned this tacoma since 2009. It as been stationed with me for 4 york in fl, 4 york in nj, 4 york in sites, ak and 2 years in me. It also previously lived between in ky and fl prior to me. Had i been asked the right questions about the origin of the tacoma then i'm sure they would have told me the truck was eligible for the extended warranty. *dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6).'*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle's subframe had rusted through with five holes to the subframe. The vehicle was taken to bennett toyota (1951 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103), where it was confirmed that there were five holes in the subframe and that the subframe needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle's subframe had rusted through with five holes to the subframe. The vehicle was taken to bennett toyota (1951 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103), where it was confirmed that there were five holes in the subframe and that the subframe needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Once you fasten the seat belt, it tightens with any movent and restrains the body to the point that disables movement or even breathing. This is very unsafe.

Once you fasten the seat belt, it tightens with any movent and restrains the body to the point that disables movement or even breathing. This is very unsafe.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer being serviced at a dealer (cumberland toyota 1540 interstate dr, cookeville, tn 38501 (931) 272-3719) where it was discovered that the frame was discovered to be rusted out. The dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and advised that the manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer had extended the warranty but it had expired by 2018. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer being serviced at a dealer (cumberland toyota 1540 interstate dr, cookeville, tn 38501 (931) 272-3719) where it was discovered that the frame was discovered to be rusted out. The dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and advised that the manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer had extended the warranty but it had expired by 2018. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe and undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not informed of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe and undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not informed of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

When i went to the garage for the yearly inspection, i was informed by the mechanic that the frame on my tacoma was rusted severely with major holes and could not be inspected. I was told that there was a recall on the frame for such issues and that i should call the dealer who sold the truck. Being as the dealer was no longer open (retired), i was unable to speak to him. Ii called the toyota company, and was told that the recall was no longer in effect and that they could not help me. I asked why i was not informed about this recall as i was the registered owner of the vehicle, i was told that "everyone that owned one should have gotten a notice." i wrote a letter to the toyota company in january 2020 and did not receive a reply.

When i went to the garage for the yearly inspection, i was informed by the mechanic that the frame on my tacoma was rusted severely with major holes and could not be inspected. I was told that there was a recall on the frame for such issues and that i should call the dealer who sold the truck. Being as the dealer was no longer open (retired), i was unable to speak to him. Ii called the toyota company, and was told that the recall was no longer in effect and that they could not help me. I asked why i was not informed about this recall as i was the registered owner of the vehicle, i was told that "everyone that owned one should have gotten a notice." i wrote a letter to the toyota company in january 2020 and did not receive a reply.

On september 14 2019, i took my truck (2003 toyota tacoma) to jerry toyota dealer for a service. They found a crack on the frame of the truck and they told me it is unsafe to drive the truck, but they didn't offer any repair. I called toyota and they told me that the recalled for the frame was expired on 2018.

We bought a toyota tacoma off a used car lot unaware of the previous recall on the truck. We are now stuck with a undriveable vehical that is rusted through to the frame. It is in are yard. We still owe 10.000 for it and being forced to pay insurance for a vehical im not even able to use.

Frame is rusting.

Frame is rusting.

At approximately 128k miles, the air bag light illuminated and will not go out. The problem was first noticed while driving, but nothing happened to the vehicle that would have been an obvious cause. Additionally, the vehicle has been continually garaged since i purchased it new in 2003.

Power steering pump having issues i can fill it up to the full line and it will go down to half empty everytime i've done it therefore steering is very tight and difficult, the truck bed has huge holes rusted/corrosion completely through it on both sides, the spare tire mechanism is rusted so badly it doesn't work and half of it is missing due to rust/corrosion an has fallen off, and the frame broke completely in half on the driver side of the truck while i was driving it an caused the drive shaft to hang on the ground and it knocked a hole in the gas tank before i could get the truck stopped, also the suspension on the rear of the truck is not attached to the frame on the top under the bed just attached to the frame on the bottom.

Was driving down the road and the frame broke completely in half on the drivers side an caused the drive shaft to fall out and when it did it bounced up and knocked a hole in the gas tank causing me to wreck.And the bed of the truck has huge holes rusted through them.

Bought the truck used, frame rusted, from cold weather state, heard lots of trucks did this, rust so bad afraid to drive it,everything else on truck good, from what i understand it's had 5 recalls, not one done by former owner, internet web site said frames were not coated right, factory defect, want toyota to fix issue as it's their fault this has happened, it's dangerous to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 35 mph, a noise emerged from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the rear frame was severely rusted on both sides. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,733.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, it was discovered that the sub frame experienced extreme rusting. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Brought truck into body shop in june 2019 to have work done. They told me the frame on the truck was severely rusted in several places. They said it may be unsafe to drive. In 2016 (about 2.5 yrs ago) i brought the truck into the local toyota dealer to have frame inspected under a recall notice. At that time they told me that the frame was ok. In addition the truck was at the dealer in 2018 for another recall for leaf springs. At this time they replaced leaf springs but did not report any problems with frame rust. The original body shop and my local car repair shop told me that the severity of the rust damage on the truck indicated that this has been going on a long time and were surprised that it had passed toyota dealer frame inspection. I called toyota national line and they told me that for frame replacements for my truck the program ended in january 31 2019. Subsequently i tried to work with the local dealer and they have also told me that national toyota will not help. Clearly the severity of the problem (see attached photos) indicates that the rust damage was happening over a long period of time and toyota was negligent in reporting this to me. Toyota should take responsibility for repairing/replacing the frame since clearly the problem has existed long before the january 31 2019 date and i have followed up on all the recall notices for this truck.

Frame rusted resulting in structure failure (auto basically broke in half), call toyota headquarters and they provided no assistance. Said the truck should have been sprayed. Bought the truck from a dealership and feel as though the dealership should have provided inspection and spray if necessary prior to selling auto.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving 35-40 mph, the front suspension exploded. The front passenger side tire flew underneath the vehicle and the brake line snapped. The vehicle moved onto the side of the road. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,661.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that he inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the frame was completely rusted. The contact called the darcars located at 15625 frederick rd, rockville, md 20855 where it was informed that there was no recall for the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an unknown recall for frame corrosion expired, and referred the contact to the nhtsa to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear frame was rusted and the passenger side wheel bearing detached. The hub for the wheel bearing was loose and deteriorated. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to rust and was taken to an independent mechanic who refused to service the vehicle because they did not have the correct certified parts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Frame is rotten and broken, shocks ripped off of frame. Unsafe to drive and still need to use daily.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was coasting into a fuel station, the front passenger side ball joint detached from the tire independently and without an impact. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to toyota of whittier (located at 14577 e, whittier blvd, whittier, ca 90605, (562) 222-5386). The dealer diagnosed that the ball joint became loose and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension) in 2005. The manufacturer provided case number: 1902250627. The contact stated that the recall repair failed. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

A lot of rust on the frame and rust underneath. Clean and well taken care but the rust still exist. I even have to replace the exhaust because it fall off due to the rust. The rust underneath are almost everywhere. *tr

A lot of rust on the frame and rust underneath. Clean and well taken care but the rust still exist. I even have to replace the exhaust because it fall off due to the rust. The rust underneath are almost everywhere. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving various speeds, a popping noise was present from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the rear driver's side spring hanger was rusted and detached from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 146,000 *bf.. Consumer stated while searching that toyota was aware that the frame was susceptable to corrision and there was a recall/ reeplacement program but has expired.*jb

Frame rusting from the inside out caused frame of truck to snap in half when lifted with a hydraulic lift at the mechanic's shop

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle frame was rusted. There were cracks around the sub frame and the vehicle had an unstable body. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the failure however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 210,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While inspecting underneath the vehicle, the contact found a hole on the subframe. The contact stated that the front driver's side of the subframe was rusted and corroded and a 2 1/2 foot hole was present. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 172,000. *js

The rear brake lines that connect over the rear axle rusted into and caused the brake fluid to leak from the braking system. When the truck was taken into a local service center for repair to the brakes the service center representative informed me that they could not repair the brake lines because the frame was rusted so severely that if put on a lift the frame would fall apart and the truck would break in half. The service center determined also the truck was not safe to drive. Service records at the dealership are on file where the truck was taken to the dealership for inspection of the frame and reported the truck did not have a rust issue as described in the letters i received and heeded the warning to have the truck inspected.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced by a mechanic who indicated that the vehicle would not pass inspection due to extensive rust and corrosion of the frame. The vehicle was not included in any recalls for the frame. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. *tt consumer contacted the dealer on 12/17/18 representative stated notifcation was mailed w/o a response. Consumer stated no notification was sent, representative stated she would get back to the consumer on 12/18/18 but never did.*jb

Frame recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service by an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that the frame was fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

While traveling at about 40 mph, right front passenger wheel suddenly and unexpectedly broke off at the ball joints. The tire folded under the chassis and the truck skidded to a stop in the road shoulder.

We bought our 2003 tacoma brand new from the dealer in 2003, expecting this to be a 30-year investment. We have kept up all maintenance on this truck with our mechanic. He checked it last year and found no issues with the frame other than some normal rust. Last week we took it to him because the check engine indicator was on, and he discovered that our frame was completely rusted through with holes in the driver's side. He deemed it completely unsafe to drive and recommended that it be towed to the dealer because the frame was near the point of breaking in half. We never received any notices from toyota. We performed all recalls they issued. After an online search, we discovered the extent of this frame rot problem over many toyota trucks. When we called toyota corporate, they dismissed us and told us that we were out of luck receiving any help or compensation for this defect because we had missed deadlines on a class action suit and also that there was an extended warranty issued only for some tacomas in certain cold weather states. We were never notified of any of this information and have lived at this same address with the same contact information since the time of purchase. We went to the dealership where we purchased it and they also completely dismissed us, telling us that it was out of their hands and we could try to contact corporate to join all the other truck owners with this frame rot problem and try to see if they might help us. This truck has only 37,479 miles. As much as i'm devastated that we are now out many thousands of dollars because of toyota's unscrupulous policies, i'm more angry that they knowingly have put millions of lives in jeopardy by covering up this dangerous problem. How many more vehicles are currently on the roads every day with the risk of ripping in half and killing innocent people? This problem must be fixed please!

Frame is rusty and i am afraid that the part may break and cause injury or death to me or any other person in my vehicle.

Engine warning light came on while driving early morning 9/7/18. Returned home and called local mechanic, supreme automotive. Made an appointment and took the truck in to have the problem diagnosed. Called later to tell me frame rust was too bad to remove certain bolts to test exhaust sensors. Unable to calculate a repair estimate. Since i had some experience with a 1999 tacoma that had extensive frame rust, which toyota recalled and eventually bought back, i decided to call toyota before anything else. I was told by toyota that the original owner of my tacoma had responded to a 2009 corrosion recall notice. The undercarriage had been treated. I bought the truck from fox toyota in spring 2011 after my 1999 was deemed unsafe. None of the service records for the 2003 indicated either the recall or the treatment. I was also told that the so-called subsequent recall, of which i was never informed, expired 6/13/18. Notification supposedly should have reached me through the california dmv, even though the truck originated in michigan. Had i received notice i would have responded immediately, as i had with the 1999 tacoma.

Frame corrosion, took tacoma in for inspection while still under warranty, frame failed inspection but toyota denied claim due to outside influences.

Rotted frame and never received voluntary notice about this and company is not supporting their voluntary notification explained that i never received it they told me it had expired by 23 days the vehicle is unsafe cannot drive it i only found out about the frame when it went to be inspected and failed . How did toyota get away with selling such an inferior and being allowed to be driven on our roads .I would like to know if your department could help i understand that thousands of other toyota truck owners are in the situation . Sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *cc *tr

We bought a 2003 toyota tacoma in 2015 and it apparently had a recall for the frame in 2014 but the previous owner did not get it fixed so we are now stuck with a truck we can't drive and we still owe 14 payments on it.I called toyota and apparently the warranty just expired in april and we've never got a letter about any recalls or warrantys so were stuck with a piece of junk we can't drive.Something needs to be done because we can't afford to have it fixed out of pocket.

We bought a 2003 toyota tacoma in a private sale. Upon inspection the following day we realized there was a large amount of rust and actual holes in the frame. My fianc and i reached out to the previous owner who refused to speak with us. I contacted a local toyota dealer to see if i could obtain service records and i was able to obtain the record where the images of the frame was sent to headquarters for the frame replacement. I called toyota customer service and told them what he happened, they confirmed a frame replacement was approved but the previous owner had issues with the title and it pushed it outside of the warranty extension by the time it was fixed. Toyota refuses to honor it, the representative actually said 'you shouldn't have bought a vehicle that was so old'. I was appalled. They offered no aid, no discount. All she said was that we shouldn't drive the vehicle in it's condition. My fianc has no choice and was driving the vehicle on the highway with his nephew when he lost the breaks (due to the rusted dust shield slicing the brake line) and had to swerve off the road to avoid an accident at 65 miles per hour. Now he is missing work because we only have one vehicle. I am completely baffled by toyota and their customer service department. We spend all of our savings on this vehicle and they basically told us too bad.

Issue with etcs throttle body. Got code "P2112 throttle actuator 'a' stuck closed" after replacing the air/fuel ratio oxygen sensor (sensor 1 bank 1) and cleaning throttle body bore. Replaced new oxygen sensor with old sensor and low idle/stalling issue was not corrected.

We bought this truck in 2015 and was never informed of any recalls.We found out about the frame recall when it broke.It also has 5 other recalls which we were never informed on those either so when i called toyota they said the frame recall and the frame warranty had both expired because the previous owner didn't make good on the recall letter he received but maybe he never received one because i know we never did on any of the 6 recalls and we still haven't even after calling them.We are still paying almost $400 a month and still have 13 payments left and we cant even drive it.I would say if toyota never sent out the letters then that's not our fault and they should make good on the recalls and fix them including the frame replacement which is their fault due to a maufactuiring mess up.

I was driving down the road goimg about 35 mph heard a loud noise. Lost all control of the steering wheel and my tire had broken off from the ball joint. The place fixing it said the other side is about to break as well. This is very dangerous and i could have been killed.

The frame is totally rusted out, and the vehicle is unsafe to drive. I knew it had some rust issues before i purchased the truck, but i contacted toyota corporate to see if this vin was part of the recall in which toyota replaces the frame or buys back the truck. The rep i spoke to said that it was indeed in the recall and that, after i purchase i should take to local toyota dealership and if the frame has perforation then they would replace the frame. So in good faith i flew to nj, bought the truck, which only had 60k miles on it at the time, and drove it back to nc and immediately took to our local toyota dealership. They said the frame indeed had perforation and was eligible for frame replacement. I left the truck there, but they called me the next day and said they were sorry but upon further investigation, they had discovered that the 2003 tacoma was a "northern truck" and had not been properly "undercoated" and was therefore exempt from the recall that would fix the frame. I called toyota corporate and upon further checking, they said that if the 2003 tacoma had been undercoated by the original owner (at no cost to owner--a service toyota provided for free once they discovered that they had used bad steel for the frames of these trucks) then it would be covered in recall. I explained that i would not have bought the truck is their rep hadn't told me that the frame would replaced. They said the rep had not looked far enough into the matter and had told me wrong and that i was basically stuck with a truck i could not drive. I paid $6500 for this truck and i cannot put $12,000 into it to fix the frame. And i should not have to! Toyota needs to be held responsible for using bad steel for these trucks. So do i keep driving it until the frame breaks and injures my, my family, or other drivers? Then i will sue toyota! Please help me get this resolved!

While driving on the highway, i experienced an issue with the vehicle's performance under moderate acceleration (approximately 3000 rpm). The engine will no longer output power that is proportional to the amount i am requesting with the gas pedal. Once the issue occurs, the maximum power output is only 2000 rpm with the gas pedal fully pressed. The issue is occasionally resolved by shutting the engine off and waiting a few moments. The check engine light comes on with the code po120. The code translates to a faulty throttle position sensor but toyota will not replace the $60 sensor individually, they will only replace the $1,200 throttle body that includes a new sensor.

Rust, corrosion, or other failure or detachment of exterior body and frame components, the vehicle is rotted underneath

Rust, corrosion, or other failure or detachment of exterior body and frame components, the vehicle is rotted underneath

I purchased a 2003 tacoma in april of 2016 from matthews motor company of covington, pa. Fast forward to 12/2017 and the frame now has a couple holes in it near the rear drivers side wheel where the gas tank attaches to the frame. There is a known issue with these trucks for the frames. Contacted toyota to have it addressed only to be told the campaign expired. The truck was inspected in 2011 (before i owned it) under campaign "zth" and no rust perforation was found, and as far as i am aware, an undercoating was applied at this time. I am told however that because the truck was not undercoated / didn't have a corrosion prevention treatment applied under campaign "90d" that it no longer qualifies for coverage under campaign "zth." how can the truck not qualify for the campaign now when it did in 2011? Moreover, i have never received any letters about this issue since purchasing the truck, despite the obvious safety issue presented by a potentially faulty frame. I would have to insist that toyota inspect my frame, acknowledge it is perforated from rust from the inside out and follow through with campaign zth, not only for my vehicle but for those in similar circumstance.

During routine maintenance, my mechanic discovered the frame was completely shot, stating he was not even comfortable working under it! The rest of the truck is in reasonable condition, and it only has 111,000 miles on it. I called toyota customer svc ctr, but they were unwilling to do anything to address the problem. I feel they were obviously aware of the issue, because the agent explained they had a "limited svc campaign" to add corrosion protection, but informed me that it had expired back on 7/31/2014. I was never notified of this campaign. The agent also stated that the vehicle frame was inspected back in 2012 (which happens to be the year i purchased it in, so i assume this was done just prior to my buying it), and passed stating there was "no" rust -- which is false! Misled by many and sold faulty equipment that could have endangered or killed me and others, i am very upset and disappointed about this! Researching the issue, i see that i am not alone in this, by far. So, basically, we've all thrown away many $1000's and can recover none of it, nor can we drive the vehicle without fearing it will, quite literally, fall apart!

I called the toyota customer experience hotline to inquire if my truck qualified for a frame rust protection coating or replacement under their 15 year extended warranty that was offered for 2001-2004 tacomas. I was told that my truck was "potentially eligible for frame repair" valid under the warranty until the end of 2017 and a case was opened. I was told i needed to take the truck into an authorized dealership for a frame inspection, and then regional office would make the decision to cover it. I was also informed of a recall on the spare tire carrier that was prone to rust and potential failure. I brought my truck in to the toyota of portland to replace the spare tire carrier and inspect the frame. When i picked up my truck they said it failed the frame inspection due to excessive corrosion and that they never replaced the spare tire carrier because they were worried once they removed the spare tire carrier to replace it would further compromise the integrity of the surrounding area of the rusted frame. Finally the dealership told me that the regional office denied my frame replacement based on the photos they received. Supposedly the regional office said that the rust is only bad on the cross section and that is a removable section of the frame that can be replaced so the frame itself is not did not fail. My complaint is that i have authorized toyota service center paperwork saying my vehicle failed the frame inspection, and based solely on photos, and with one month left of my warranty, the regional office decided to override the diagnosis and denied my warranty claim. The recalled spare tire carrier has still not been replaced, and im worried that once it is it will uncover more corrosion, but by that time my warranty for frame replacement will have expired. I want toyota to honor my warranty and replace the frame on my truck like they are obligated to do.

Driving truck, only 86617 miles, heard drive train noise, pulled over, noticed frame rust through and truck bending down in middle beside the gas tank. Felt unsafe to drive, had vehicle towed to toyota dealership. Arapahoe toyota.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was rusted on the driver side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but did not assist. The failure mileage was 108,094.

Takata recall i would like to know why this vehicle is not on the recall list . Does this truck have takata airbags? Did takata make these bags safe but all others defective. This needs to be checked out as well. I do not feel safe because we have been hearing about these dangerous airbags for years yet this vehicle does not have the recall. Are you sure of their safety?!!

Frame is rusted and gas tank strap broke off. Was told by toyota there was recall for this but expired 2011. How can i get this fixed? This is my only vehicle. It was my late husband's until his death in april 2017.

Frame of vehicle has corroded away causing fuel tank to fall off. This happened as i pulled into place of employment.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to the krause toyota of brinigsville, padealer dealer for inspection, but it did not pass because the rear end near the spring shackle for the suspension was severely rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that, as of 2012, they were no longer responsible for the repair. The manufacturer opened case number: 1706010045. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the body and the frame of the vehicle were prematurely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was unable to pass inspection. The mechanic diagnosed that there were extensive holes, rust, and corrosion. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and provided no solution. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle would be repaired. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 08/03/17*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware of severe corrosion to the rear suspension of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the subframe exhibited excessive rust and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received case numbers: 1075172502 and 1705192164. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 06/29/17*lj updated 08/03/2017 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was corrosion on the driver and passenger side of the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact spoke with an independent welding company who informed that they could weld the frame. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Frame rails, left and right side, exhibiting rust thru. Safety issue; frame failure in future.(very near).

Takata recall: airbag "warning" light on dashboard is on and has been since before i purchased the truck , according to the seller. Not sure if airbag would even operate (doubtful). Also, the "check engine" light is on, scans keep saying it is an emissions problem. Vacuum canister, wiring, oxygen sensor were replaced and light went off temporarily, then stays on even though truck runs fine. Date given below is date i purchased the truck, ongoing problems

2003 tacoma. Took the vehicle in to be serviced and the technician pointed out that i have extensive frame corrosion and holes in the frame and that the car is dangerous and will not pass inspection. Car was stationary. Wtf?

"takata recall" my airbag light came on recently. I took vehicle into auto shop, they replaced the airbag sensor located under the battery and cleared codes. The airbag light remained off for approx 30 days. Light kept coming back on every few days.I kept taking vehicle to auto shop where thy would clear the codes. This is a weekly routine. I have been informed that eventually the light will stay on permanently. Is this true? And is there a recall for airbags on this vehicle? I'm afraid the airbags might deploy while being driven

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was extensive premature rust and corrosion associated with the frame of the vehicle. A mechanic indicated that the frame would need to be welded and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vin was included, but the contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 223,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while working underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Extensive frame rust and rot has rendered the vehicle unsafe to operate. Vehicle has only 90k miles on it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was being repaired for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the subframe of the vehicle had several cracks located on both sides and the rear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was too damaged to repair and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle inadvertently turned left and crashed into an embankment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front suspension ball joint fractured and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that she had not received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 05v225000 (suspension). The failure mileage was unknown.

I noticed a small hole underneath the passenger side of the frame just in front of the leaf spring and now the hole has grown to the size of a quarter. There is also quite alot of rust underneath the truck as well as the spare tire holder. I live in california and this truck was purchased from a toyota dealership in pennsylvania. Thanks for your cooperation. Sincerely,[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

I noticed a small hole underneath the passenger side of the frame just in front of the leaf spring and now the hole has grown to the size of a quarter. There is also quite alot of rust underneath the truck as well as the spare tire holder. I live in california and this truck was purchased from a toyota dealership in pennsylvania. Thanks for your cooperation. Sincerely,[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

The frame on my 2003 tacoma is rusting badly! The truck only has about 98k and im the second owner. I purchased the truck on 9/3/2011. The truck in getting to the point of being unsafe to drive. The mounting points for the leaf springs are almost completely rusted away. I have never received any type of notification from toyota regarding the frame recall. I've had it looked at by my local toyota dealer and they are telling me i don't qualify for assistance because no corrosion treatment has applied. The problem with that is, i was never notified! If i had been, then they would replace the frame free of charge. I've received at least three letters from toyota for the spare tire holder rust issue, so they do know i own the truck and how to contact me. I've lived at the same location for 14 years! From what i've read, the corrosion treatment they allegedly offered didn't help anyway. I don't understand why some people were notified and other were not. There are plenty of people just like me driving these unsafe trucks. I have to wonder how many of those people are clueless about the danger they are putting them selves into, not to mention their families. At any moment you could loose total control...After the truck collapse in half after you hit a bump while driving on the highway. Im sure if someone looked hard enough they could find examples of these unsafe tacomas causing serious and possibly fatal accidents. They already know its a problem. How else could they have won a lawsuit against the vender that supplied them with these frames. They sued, and won because these frames are defective. That settlement should have been contingent upon the ongoing inspections and repairs for everyone affected. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed corrosion around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

I have a toyota tacoma 2003 took it in for a recall on the spare tire carrier lift plate. Told them i heard of recall or safety issue on the frame, they said it expired. Left the truck to do recall i took it in for. They called said couldn't do the recall i brought it in for because the frame was so bad, and that they couldn't believe i was still driving the truck and that it really is a safety hazard. I asked why they couldn't do the frame since it was recalled or a safety issue, again they say it was expired. I asked if he had kids, he said yes. Ask him if formula was taken off the shelves because of recall, and a month later was put back on because the recall expired would you still buy it. He said sorry he doesn't make the rules. How does a recall expire and if it was a factory defect or just a bad product that toyota used, why aren't they held accountable? Went on line and read a forum and there is even a class action suite on this problem. And also even as of today toyota is still producing toyota tacoma with bad frames. I have 7 grandchildren who i help to take places, now they are stranded and myself, because my truck is still at the dealerships, because they refuse to fix it. Please i'm asking to help me with this matter. Desperate in philadelphia. Updated 01/11/2017*ct *tr

Emergency brakes needed replacement was told how underside of truck is corroding rusting badly removed my spare tire it was also badly rusting . I am the only owner of vehicle , also own highlander and camry . Both not even close to looking like under what i have with truck ?

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 20 to 25 mph and exiting a ramp, the rear of the vehicle swayed to the left, then back to the right, and turned 360 degrees. The back end of the vehicle bobbled, flipped over, crashed into trees, and landed on the driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and injuries were sustained that required medical attention. The rear driver side tire was flat. The tire was replaced and the vehicle was driven home and parked. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

Loss of accelerator due to bad throttle position sensor/throttle body. When you ease off the accelerator the vehicle will lose all throttle response. Then you have to "work" the accelerator in and out until it starts responding again. It happens on take off or anytime you back off on the accelerator. It has cut off on me trying to pull out into traffic and i almost got hit! It has happened on the interstate and i had to try to work my way over with no throttle and try not to get run over! It now happens every time i drive it. Toyota doesn't sell a new tps for this vehicle now ( a $40 to $50 part)toyota will be happy to sell me a new throttle body for $1400 and that doesn't include labor. I thought manufacturers were required to provide parts for their vehicles.

I was driving down the highway experience loss of power such as fuel push the throttle down a couple of times it pick back up happened to more times within 10 mi1nutes it did not throw a code been checking it may relate to a throttle body problem been reading about problems with the throttle body do not want this to happen in heavy traffic or pulling out in front of traffic please let me know what or how to take care of this problem

Toyota issued an extended warranty on the frames of this vehicle due to them admitting that they used substandard metal to build the frame, therefore, resulting in accelerated rust and corrosion. I was never notified that this was an issue, and happened to find out from a friend that toyota extended the warranty because of this. I took this frame in for an evaluation on 8/3/16 and it failed the inspection. This vehicle only has 40,000 miles on it and is in great condition other than the frame, which was toyota's fault and they need to be held accountable. The service department at toyota of melbourne in melbourne, florida, told me that they would install a new frame, but i would be responsible for paying for any parts that may be needed to do the installation which will be around $2,500. I think that this issue needs to be a recall because toyota has known about this since 2008, bought back over 800,000 of these trucks, and never notified me that i need to get this frame inspected. I cannot afford to pay that much money for a repair, so i will be driving around with an unsafe vehicle, because toyota refuses to make this a recall. This is their responsibility, and toyota is putting the safety of drivers at risk by forcing them to pay more than the vehicle is worth for the repair. In today's economy, no one who is driving a 2003 vehicle can afford a $2,500 repair on an extended warranty issue! Pleas work to force toyota to make this a recall so that no deaths occur when these rotted frames fall off of these trucks while they are being driven!

Intermidiot loss of throttle responce, from standing at light or stop sign and from acceleration. Hesitation during acceleration until pedel is pressed fully and ossulation while driving at a steady speed on hwy. **no warning codes present**

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 40 mph over a bump and depressing the brake pedal, the transmission jerked suddenly. The failure occurred every day for the past month. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 212,000.

This vehicle has serious rust in the frame, the structural composition of the frame is so bad that the vehicle is no longer safe to drive. In the photo that i attached you can see that the rear left leaf spring has protruded into the frame. I do not believe there is current recall program to replace the frame and i believe this is common issue that needs to be addressed. A 15 year old vehicle should not have structural issues under normal driving conditions and i believe i should be compensated.

4 cylinder engine never dit frame recall it's so dangerous use toyota tacoma 2003 i do have 3 kids and dealers not help

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated repair, the technician informed the contact that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000. The vin was not provided.

Rusting of the frame to the point of making the vehicle unsafe. This was discovered during the 150,000 mile service.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 75 mph, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow down. The parking brake was engaged and the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where it was discovered that the brake fluid reservoir was empty. The contact dispensed the brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the entire frame and brake positioning valve exhibited excessive corrosion. The manufacturer issued a customer satisfaction program related to the frame, which expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame prematurely rusted with extensive corrosion to the point that the spare tire carrier fractured. The dealer was notified of the failure. It was diagnosed that the entire frame of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The vin and failure mileage were not available.

I was driving my vehicle 2003 toyota tacoma on highway 156 downhill to hollister, ca i was going approx 65 mph and it just jerked back and lost power i was only able to go 40mph no higher , the engine light has not turned on and it seems i am getting no kind of diagnostic error of what could be wrong.

Went to have my truck inspected and was told the frame has rust pretty much along the whole drivers side and it can't be inspected

I discovered that both sides of the frame are broken just ahead of the rear axle. The car repair shop where i took it said that i was lucky that the break didn't result in an accident. The vehicle has received exceptional care and maintenance and the body looks new. The vehicle is used for commuting to work and other "light duty". This appears to be a very poor quality frame and i have learned that toyota had a recall on it. Regrettably they show little concern for the thousands of vehicles still on the road vulnerable to frame breakage. Moreover, most people driving those vehicles have no idea that their vehicles could break apart at highway speed with potentially catastrophic results. Just because a recall ends (often prior to when many who can only afford to buy used vehicles acquire them) doesn't mean that the safety issue has been fully resolved. This remains a serious safety issue that toyota is simply ignoring (they tell me it is no longer their responsibility!!!). I was fortunate to have noticed the breakage while performing routine maintenance on my vehicle. Others may not be so fortunate.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while independently performing repairs on the vehicle, corrosion was noticed on the sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who initially stated that the sub frame had been sprayed with an anti-corrosion agent under a voluntary recall but then stated that the voluntary recall was never performed. In addition, the dealer stated that due to the corrosion, nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) could not be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,000.

This morning i took my low mileage (58,926) 2003 toyota tacoma to my mechanic for a couple of simple repairs. When road testing, he discovered extensive rust on the drivers side frame. During the spare tire carrier recall two years ago the toyota dealer slapped undercoating on it and said nothing. This dangerously extensive frame rust seems to be a widespread problem. Why hasn't there been a recall? What does it take?

I'm trying to sell my tacoma. The frame is rusted. I took it to a toyota dealer when the frame recall was sent to me. They sprayed the frame with a corrosion resistant treatment. Obviously, this hasn't solved the problem and i want a new frame. I have 134,000 miles on this truck. It's in great shape except for the frame. My mechanic said it's a safety factor because the spare tire brace is rusted; there are holes in the frame now. According to a letter from toyota usa president, they are allowing replacement frames up to 15 years.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving 35 mph, the rear shocks mounting bracket fractured and separated from the subframe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that there was excessive rust and corrosion to the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was unavailable.

Extensive frame rust through

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the frame experienced severe corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number 12v542000 (tires). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed something hanging under the vehicle. The contact had an independent mechanic diagnose the vehicle and found severe rust on the rear passenger side along with a fractured frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

The left door handle has broken from where you grip it when opening the door. The vehicle was stationery when this occurred. The back door does not close completely because the locking mechanism is not working properly. This is also on the left side. This vehicle is a four door pick up truck.

Frame rust. I was just informed that my 2003 tacoma has a serious frame rust problem and is now unsafe to drive. I contacted a toyota dealership and they stated that this case was closed and there was nothing they could do to help. My biggest concern was i had this same truck in the same dealership for a recall on the spare tire holder (rust problem) and they did not mention or check the frame to see if it was safe. My son was in a small front end collision and the entire frame bent and buckled. How could this vehcile be allowed on the roads.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. When the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance, the technician informed the contact that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

Frame of truck is rotting away. Contacted toyota about issue and they stated that they had a program that ended in 2011 that addressed that issue. Has end date because it was not a recall but a suggestion by toyota. I would think that since the frame rotting away that would be a total recall due to safety hazards. Toyota has admitted to faulty frames by having the program but now will not address the problem

Frame has rusted thru by the leaf spring and other places. Toyota has a recall/campaing that covers the frame thru 2018. But they will not replaced frame because they said it was not undercoated during a specific time....They want $10,000 for new frame.. This is a known problem that should be fully recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. When the vehicle was taken to be serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires), the technician informed the contact that the frame was rusted and the recall repair was unable to be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 204,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated reason, the authorized dealer observed that the frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was deemed inoperable and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000.

The headlight harness plug burned up i had to replace it headlights burn out with in months as do tail lights i have replaced both bulbs three times in the last six months.And replaced tail light bulbs twice in six months

Complete rust with the undercarriage. There was a volunitary recall by toyota but i never received this recall notice. This can be very dangerous because the vehicle can break if half. This is also why there is a recall on the spare tie holder. But can not get the spare tire holder fixed what to they fix it to a rusted undercarriage. I have called and complainted in the past.

Both sides of my frame are rusted in front of the rear wheels . The left side has a large rusted crack where the leaf springs connect to the frame. The right side has a roasted whole large enough that i can put my hand inside. I contacted toyota corporate and they told me they were very sorry but all their campaigns were expired and they had to tell thousands of other people the same thing. Vehicle is unsafe to drive and could cause me or someone else harm at any time. If toyota has talked to thousands of other people about the same problem, it seems to me they should be responsible for their faulty equipment . Updated 11/19/15.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic observed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Own a 2003 toyota tacoma. Received toyota recall letter regarding frame corrosion rust issue in 2009. Brought tacoma to jafferian toyota dealership in haverhill, ma on 6/20/09 where they inspected tacoma and said it passed frame inspection. Brought truck to local mechanic for routine check who said that the back end of the frame was totally corroded by rust and unsafe to drive. Called jafferian toyota who we purchased truck from and asked if they could repair the frame and they said that they could not because we didn't get the truck sprayed for rust. Apparently toyota sent out a second recall letter to dealers and owners that they should get trucks sprayed for rust which we never received. We also contacted toyota usa's customer service department and spoke to the "recall team" and asked if there was anything they could do since we didn't receive the second letter regarding spraying for rust and they said no.

I am looking for information regarding the toyota frame corrosion recall. I currently own a 2003 toyota tacoma that falls under this warranty and my frame is completely corroded and now deemed unsafe. Toyota has told me that their recall has expired and therefore my frame is not covered even though we were initially told that the frame was under warranty for 15 years. At the initial time of recall we brought our truck to our local dealer (greentree)for a frame inspection and they advised me the frame was in good condition but there was no process in place yet to spray the frames ...Now my frame is completely rotted through and toyota has advised me that there is nothing they can do about it. I would like some info on how this major safety recall can "expire" and want to explore my option for toyota to fix their issue and my truck thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While attempting to rotate the tires, it was noticed that the frame was severely rusted in the rear driver and passenger side tires. In addition, there were holes on both sides. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000. The vin was not available.

While replacing some parts of the truck (2003 toyota tacoma), the exhaust and shocks, i noticed rust holes on the left and right sides of the frame near the rear tires. Also the right side of the rear cross member was rusted and broken. The following day, i brought the truck to a toyota dealership and explained the situation. They agreed to inspect the frame. When they looked up the vehicles vin, they noticed that the warrantee had expired in september of 2011. I had purchased the truck in february of 2011 and had by no means received a letter or any means to communicate to me that this warrantee was going to expire. The notice that i had not received would have encouraged the previous owners to bring the vehicle to a dealer to have the frame inspected/ serviced. Despite this, the dealership was kind enough to take pictures of the frame holes and send a claim to toyota. A week later, the dealer called me and informed me that my claim was denied. Upon further research, i came to understand that toyota had extended the warrantee for up to 15 years. However, because i had not received any notifications from toyota in the 7 months that i owned the vehicle before this "warrantee" had expired, toyota said, "sorry, there is nothing that we can do". Really? So because of their design flaws, and the fact that i did not receive any notices, and now my trucks frame is rotting, it is my fault? What address did they actually have on file in 2011? Why did i not receive any notice?

The metal bar inside the seat headrest is coming through the cloth. There is no padding between the metal bar and your head. In a crash you would hit the metal bar inside the headrest with your head. Other people on the internet have complained of the same problem.

There is a serious hazard with the throttle body where hitting the gas pedal when accelerating will sometimes cause the truck to act as though you took your foot off the pedal - turning left with oncoming traffic almost caused an accident when the truck did not accelerate as you would expect when pressing the gas pedal. I had my mechanic try to diagnose the problem before looking up the symptoms online, and he traced it to the actuator in the electronic throttle body system. Researching online after discovering this, it seems there is a major issue with the 2003/2004 trucks with this electronic throttle control system hybrid. This is extremely dangerous and i would have thought this would have been recalled based on the known issues with toyota's throttle control systems in the past. The system does not throw a check engine light code when this happens.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving at 60 mph, the rear end of the vehicle veered to the passenger side while the contact was steering the vehicle straight. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shock absorber was not attached to the truck. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the subframe of the vehicle was rusted and separated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the subframe would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 218,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was towed to middletown toyota located at 634 newfield st, middletown, ct 06457 (860) 347-7294. The diagnostic testing stated that the rear frame was cracked. The ignition switch was repaired however the frame had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 250,000. *bf in march 2019 ignition failed towed it home. When tow truck picked it up we saw broken frame. Westbrook toyota repaired spare tire carrier recall (2016). *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving at various speeds attempting to make a turn, a clicking noise emitted from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the body mounts were corroded and needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired previously under a manufacturer recall for corrosive preventive maintenance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame of the vehicle was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The vin was not available.

I purchased this 2003 toyota tacoma 4 dr a few months ago i've been a toyota owner for more than 6 yrs as my previous trk was also a tacoma the body on this trk was spotless, no rust anywhere, the frame had surface rust but it didn't look too bad the trk needed tires & a bulb for safety. I felt like i had gotten lucky to get a nice dependable trk on the road. Within a month i noticed the trk was riding rougher. It seemed to be getting worse everyday. Tacoma doesn't have good suspension in the 1st place as i had to do it twice on my last trk. The trk had snow build up from the cold winter we were having, so i took it to the car wash to clean it up before putting `it in the shop. While washing it i noticed some scale rust came off under the drivers floor, i pulled it into the shop over the hoist & while setting the lift arms i noticed a substantial hole in my frame. I lifted the trk to find a piece of the frame starting at the lt front sway bar mount had rotted around the welded seam & disintegrated. The hole was15" long & another 8" hole on the rt rear in frt of the spring shackle. Toyota says they will replace the spare tire hanger under warranty but the frame is my issue as i did not have the frame inspected back in 2010 to extend the warr. Until 2017. I did not own the trk until 2014. Toyota is trying to hide behind a technicality that does not apply to the new owner. I feel toyota should be held responsible for the excessive rust issue as they are well aware of the problem. They have had to re-call over 160.000 units because of the fact they failed to use adequate rust protection in the 1st place. This trk & many other toyota trks on the road are a potential death trap. The world needs to be informed of toyota not backing their warr. & trying to keep the hush hush on their recall for rust perforation. Toyota created the problem, toyota needs to fix the problem. *tr

2003 tacoma frame is eating itself away due to rust corrosion. Toyota's "limited service campaign" ended in 2011, but does nothing to deal with these dangerous vehicles still on the road. Recall!

2003 toyota tacoma, started to get my truck ready to go to work when i found a hole rusted through the frame right where leaf spring bolts to frame. Front of the leaf spring drivers side. Frame appears to also be cracked in area of rust. I contacted toyota and was told there was a recall for my frame and that the recall was now over and there was nothing they could do for me. I explained that i knew that there was a recall on many of the tacoma frames and i had watched my mail for a recall notice but never received one for my truck. There response was that it was sent and nothing could be done. After talking to toyota i looked on the internet and could find nothing about a recall for my year, i also searched my vin on this site and no frame recall was issued for my vin involving the frame. I am now stuck with a truck i can't drive and have no way to get to work without getting a ride. I have also had problems with clutch wear, sticking parking brake, and electrical problems with the windshield wipers. I also found other stories about people not being contacted for there frames with the same response from toyota, sorry you missed it your out of luck. *tr

I live in nc and i noticed the frame of my 2003 toyota tacoma is rusted so bad you can push your fingers through it in some spots! I contacted the local toyota dealership, they ran the vin number on it and told me it no recall is out on the frame. But i have seen on several websites where some 2003 toyota tacoma owners have received either a new frame or been offered by dealerships to purchase the truck back. My question is, this is differently a safety hazard, and for toyota to go by the vin numbers or state in which you live in. And not that it is in "fact" still a toyota tacoma 2003 truck with frame rot, i feel is a "discriminating" or a "discrimination" act on there part. *tr

My beautiful 35,000$$$ tacoma 4x4. Is rusted and perforated i was not notified of the campaign ?? I went to get truck rust proofed and was informed the frame is rusted through.This truck has been babies never off road , no accidents and always maintained i took to toyota dealer who took pics to send to corporate. I also had to sign the work order that the truck is dangerous and unsafe to drive , i did not want to sign, they said they would call and have it removed from the road label unfit for road, and sent me on my way in an unsafe truck which can buckle in half at anytime i don't even know if insurance will cover of something does happen. I cannot afford a new vehicle at this time. Toyota corp knows this is a safety issue for all us tacoma and tundra owners. Manufacturer defect from dana corp frames please recall these vehicles before more people are hurt or worse. Was always a loyal toyota owner for 20 years, many in the family and they won't help please help us all !!

So in december i took my tacoma to the dealership for a regular frame inspection after learning upon the issue. The truck is in almost perfect condition, spotless inside and out. The frame failed inspection, and i was unable to drive the vehicle home. First off, a service rep at the dealership tried to send me off to a friend of his who could "patch" up the frame so that it would pass inspection (great idea, right?). Toyota has provided me with a rental, but the only rental they would give me is a corolla. I live in the mountains, and bought the truck so that i would be able to handle the rough winter weather. I have already had to call out of work as a result of being unable to drive through the snow. I am looking at a date of mid march at the earliest (most likely longer) until i am able to have my truck back, depleting the whole purpose of me having a truck. I have tried getting toyota to buy the truck back. I love my truck, and i plan on continuing to drive toyota due to the well-known reliability of these vehicles. I understand that this is a sort of bad luck incident, but considering that rust spreads, i already know that i am going to have to put more money into the vehicle to combat the rust corrosion that has already begun due to a faulty frame. This is obviously already occurring, considering that it is not just the frame that is corroded, but also the brake lines. I am not looking in any way to cheat toyota, i am just attempting to have a safe vehicle to drive, and i worry that since this corrosion has already started, replacing the frame is only putting off the issue until it becomes noticeable on the rest of the vehicle. If anyone has been able to successfully have toyota buy back a 2001-2004 model tacoma, i would love to know how they accomplished this.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was at a stop light attempting to shift into another gear, the shift lever failed to change gears. The contact stated that the ignition was turned off and back on in order for the vehicle to shift. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the center force clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) however, the mechanic stated that the vehicle could not be repaired due to the frame being corroded. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Driving very slow on a rough terrain logging road and air bag light came on and has not gone off. *tr

Frame rust cracked suburban toyota has impounded the truck stated unsafe to drive. *tr

The back brakes on my tacoma froze up causing the vehicle to spin out of control. I could of been killed or seriously hurt. The brakes froze up causing the skid and the parking brake cable snapped. There was a new frame put on under a recall along with the cable less than 2 years ago. I notified toyota of a possible defect cause i don't want anyone hurt but they have not responded back. *tr

Hello i bought a used 2003 toyota tacoma in ma a little over one year ago. Toyota has voluntarily recalled the vehicle due to frame failure. My truck was tested and the frame failed. Toyota says they will honor the recall and replace my frame for free. But, they have no frames. I am told that there is a delay for an undetermined amount of time, and have been warned that it may be many months or longer. How long does toyota have to honor this recall legally before i have some other consumer option, such as vehicle replacement? I feel deceived, since this truck has barely been driven, cost $16,000, and is now useless and sitting in the repair shop indefinitely, with no estimated repair date. Toyota headquarters and the dealer say they "have no further information". How long should i wait indefinitely? Do i have any consumer protection in this case? Thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the rear leaf spring fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving various speeds, a chiming noise activated in the vehicle. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,700.

I received a frame recall for our 2005 tacoma but not our 2003 tacoma. I checked with the local toyota dealership and they told me that the recalls for the 2003 have passed but they will replace the frame if i pay $2,900 out of pocket and they will cover the rest. I bought the truck used 18 months ago and did not receive a recall notice. I checked with the previous owner who advised that he did not receive one. I am suspect that this information is wrong and will be checking into it with toyota. The frame is broken at the point where the rear leaf spring rotted to the point of a disconnect from the frame. Carbone toyota inspected it and advised me to have it replaced. *tr

This truck is only 11 years old and the frame is rusted out. There is a hole about 12 inches long in the frame rail, on the right side, which caused my shock mount to break in the rear of the truck. I called toyota and they won't do anything about it. I told them i would never buy another toyota. This frame should last longer than 11 years. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact felt movement and heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver side axle. An independent mechanic discovered excessive corrosion on the sub frame and stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 12/30/14*lj updated 05/27/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that the frame had rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and the current mileage was 40,000.

In may 2014 while having my vehicle serviced by a mechanic he brought to my attention a serious and ongoing issue with the frame of my 2003 toyota tacoma. I am experiencing a serious material defect in the frame of this vehicle. The problem i am experiencing is not normal. I am referring to a complete breakdown of the frame. I contacted toyota in may 2014 to file a formal complaint. Toyota informed me that my vehicle was recalled for a defective frame but the recall had expired. I informed toyota that i did not receive a recall from them and requested them to make good on the recall and replace my frame. They again refused my request. On may 22, 2014 i took my tacoma to motor world toyota for a frame inspection. The inspection found perforation on the left rear frame by the leaf spring. The inspection also stated due to frame perforation the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The mechanic that examined our truck stated that they were replacing frames on a large amount of toyota vehicles due to the frame defect. The service manager said he would report his findings to toyota and contact us. A few days later the manager contacted us only to inform us again corporate toyota again refused to replace the frame. In april of this year i again contact corporate toyota(case#1503280111) by phone and email to request them to honor the recall for the defective frame only to be refused again. I am asking for any assistance you can offer us. It is critical to our family for toyota to honor the recall on the frame our truck. My husband uses the vehicle to travel to frequent medical appointments. He has been treated since april 2012 for metastatic malignant melanoma. We have been preoccupied with radiation, chemo, 3 surgeries and frequent appointments for cat scans, pet scans etc. We desperately need this vehicle for continued transportation to his medical appointments. *tr

Car stumbles/hesitates intermittently at various speeds. Have spent time/money trouble shooting the problem/making repairs with no affect on problem. Problem appears to be drive by wire throttle body toyota part # 22030-62020 (toyota data per vin shows this part should not be on my car). Toyota has a program to replace throttle body if found to be defective (for a limited time) except problem cannot be duplicated in the shop and it does not cause any codes. On-line research indicated problem is with the throttle position sensor (tsp) or the accelerator pedal position sensor (apps) on the throttle body failing. Research indicates toyota is aware of this problem as they will replace part free if proven defective and apparently has redesigned their throttle body. Issue is, most of the time the dealer cannot reproduce the problem in the shop and since it does not cause a code they will not honor the warranty program because they will not be reimbursed without proving the part is defective. The problem with this throttle body has been identified in vehicles with as little as 30000 miles to over 250000 miles per on-line research. While riding with me the dealer's technician has seen and felt the stumble/hesitation (rpm drops about 150 to 250 rpm when traveling at a constant speed for no reason) but has never been able to duplicate it in the shop or identify the cause. This stumbling/hesitation occurs everytime the car has been driven for longer than 20-30 minutes since the 1st occurrence. Twice it has stumble while making a left turn at an intersection causing me to almost get hit by an on coming vehicle. This throttle body is a non-serviceable part and cannot be repaired, per the dealer it is required to be replaced as a unit. This part needs to be recalled and toyota required to replace it at no cost now instead of only when it fails before someone is killed. *tr

Vehicle has gone through 2 recalls, frame and spare tire holder. Back bumper is corroding. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 05v225000 (suspension) and stated that an independent mechanic before the notification of the recall sprayed the undercarriage. The dealer informed the contact that the recall repair would not be honored due to the coating of the undercarriage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the entire frame was rusted and corroded and may fracture. A lift plate inspection was performed and it was diagnosed that the frame was covered with undercoating and the lift plate was unable to be repaired due to the rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,880.

Rusted frame. Will not pass inspection and very dangerous to drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 94,650. The vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected by a private mechanic, it was found that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

My 2003 matrix had less than 40,000 original miles when the dash air bag light came on. Toyota recalled the matrix for this problem and was corrected in 2013. My 2003 tacoma truck's current mileage is only 29,667 original miles. At approximately 28,000 miles the dash air bag light came on. A friend who specializes in toyota repairs checked it and said it was the B1100-air bag sensor module.. Toyota has yet to recall the 2003 tacoma for an air bag problem.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the driver side front tire stoped spinning forcing the vehicle to veer to the left to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being taken to a dealer for an oil change, the mechanic noticed that there was a rust hole that had rusted through the frame near the right rear passenger's side. The diagnosis was that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 118,500. Updated 10/22/14*lj

We purchased a used tacoma in march 2014. We inspected it very carefully for rust. None was noted. About 2 weeks later my son was changing the oil and noticed that rust was appearing around the holes near the sway bar. Now the holes are getting dangerously large. We probably won't be able to safely drive the truck in a few months. The frame rusts from the inside out so you can't see the problem until it's too late. We have talked to toyota and they are not willing to help because they have no record of it being sprayed even though i have evidence it was at a toyota dealer several times that they don't have. Toyota received a settlement from [xxx] for supplying the defective frames but they aren't willing to fix their defective frames. Some one who doesn't spend much time underneath their truck is going to have a frame break while they're speeding down the highway and get hurt. We are going to be out a lot of money because of this defective frame. Please hold toyota accountable before someone gets hurt. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was advised that the under carriage was extremely rusted. The mechanic stated that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while turning at 10 mph, the contact lost control of the steering wheel as the front driver's side dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the front suspension lower ball joint was found to be separated, causing the front suspension to fail. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 05v225000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 175,640.

I noticed the rear skid plate is hanging on by only one side about to fall off due to rust on hardware/plate when driving in the highway plate wobbles up and down. It seems like it will fall while driving and cause a possible accident, or injury. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame, spare tire carrier and oil pan shield were completely corroded. The contact mentioned that he was waiting for the parts to become available for the recall repair under nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 214,000 and the current mileage was 218,000. Updated 6/10/14*cn

While driving in traffic the throttle stuck at above normal idle and the check engine light came on. I was able to exit the traffic but the idle would not come back to normal curb idle. What my mechanic has told me is that the throttle body assembly has failed and they can only get the part from the dealer. If this had happened on the freeway the outcome could have not been so good. I hope toyota is aware of this problem and going to address the situation. *tr

While driving down the highway, i moved into the left lane to pass another car. When i stepped on the accelerator the nose pitched forward and the engine felt like it was not getting any gas. I was able to press the accelerator nearly all the way to the floor to continue getting power to the engine, but the first 2/3 of the pedal stroke were completely unresponsive. A check engine light came on and it was diagnosed as a throttle body issue. After doing some research, this seems to be a well documented issue on a number of tacoma forums. The cost to replace will be $1400 dollars new or $400 dollars used. I am skeptical to purchase a refurbished part due to the known issue with it. This has happened a total of 6 times in 3.5 years of owning the vehicle and seems to occur in colder weather. Typically after pulling over and shutting the car off for 30 seconds, the issue is gone. It will undoubtedly happen again, but you never know when.

The problem that exists is on my 2003 toyota tacoma. It will all of a sudden lose power and have no throttle response, almost as if it was hitting an engine governor. The rpms usually drop anywhere from 200-500 and then comes back up. The power would slowly come back after keeping my foot on the throttle. It consistently does it after accelerating out of an intersection (usually around 25 mph or while cruising (around both 45 mph or 75 mph) on the highway. This drop of power or lack thereof is a huge safety issue, especially when pulling into an intersection or needing quick acceleration to avoid an accident. I have read about many others with the same issues with their late model tacomas. The parts to fix the issue are very costly and the problem seems to be widespread. [xxx] request research. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

The frame on my tacoma has rotted beyond repair, over 6" gaping holes in the main frame near the suspension mounts. The rear leaf springs are bowed over as well! I was never notified of any recalls by toyota. I contacted toyota to have it looked at. They refused at 1st then aqccepted it at the whitby toyota dealer. The results were that toyota was willing to install an upgraded spare tire carrier & nothing more!

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle shifted as the spare tire became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires) and stated that the dealer informed her that her vin was not included in the recall campaign. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

There was a recall on my truck for potential frame corrosion. I never received notification of this issue from toyota and didn't know about the problem until my mechanic warned me about frame rot. I brought my truck to a local toyota dealer and they confirmed that there was damage but informed me that i had missed the opportunity deadline for the repair. I have contacted their us corporate office and been given the same reply. They claim to have sent me the recall notice but i maintain that i never received any notification. I am wondering if i have any recourse in this matter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service under a nhtsa campaign i.D. 12v542000 (tires) however, the dealer could not remedy the recall due to excessive rust on the frame. The dealer advised that there was a previous recall for an undercoating spray to prevent frame rust. The contact stated that the vehicle received the treatment but it still did not prevent the frame rust, which the dealer stated would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Foam in head restraints have deteriorated to the point where the steel bar is only covered by the fabric of the head restraint. This should be considered a safety hazard. If a person in a car accident was to have their head hit the head restraint, serious injury would occur because of the exposed steel bar. *tr

Toyota has blatantly stated they put faulty frames on their 2003 tacomas and as a result of this, the frames would rust because of coating not being put on properly. Toyota even won a lawsuit from the company who made the frames. Now, toyota does not want to make good on the rusted frames on these tacomas. Our frame may not pass inspection due to the rust and if in the event, this frame causes harm to my family, a lawsuit will be filed by me against toyota. After many contacts via email and phone, toyota states that we did not contact them in the time frame they gave regarding the frame problem. Well, you only contact a company about something when the problem is brought to your attention and in our case, was too late. There should not have been a time frame put on this and there should have been a recall done on all these frames. When a person dies from these rusted frames breaking in half while driving, then maybe someone will do something. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the frame was corroded. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the frame would had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000. Updated 11/21/13*cn

I have a toyota 2003 tacoma the frame is gone rotted so unsafe was told i should not have it on the road!! I cant afford the welding and the guy said he does not want the responsibility it could last 6 months or more he would have to keep checking it! I took it to several toyota dealers they said they could not equally swap any vehicle but yet told me it is unsafe to drive i called california my case was declined i had a mechanic say not to drive this anytime the frame will split in half so close to it i can't work because i need a truck for my job my boss is giving me time but is fed up so who knows will i have a job next week? I lost side job that was paying for my taxes due to no truck.Toyotas have has so many issues on this they had the buy back people were still getting money the years they told us were not mine the buy back stopped in 2011 we know someone got 17,0000 back ! On her old 99 hers was nothing like mine!!!!! There was a rust undercoating we never got the letter !!!!!!!!!!!! As a christian after telling them that i now got a letter that says the spare tire lift plate yup rusted but i can't drive it to them cant use the spare tire rusted out rim i am ready to have a nervous breakdown i have tried everything i was turned down from my case in california headquarters called again today i will hear back in a day no one can believe this i am ready to call the news my wife was supposed to today but had me fill this out why who knows i think at this point it needs to go public monday night on facebook toyota usa my wife put up a story and pics as people wrote they kept removing the post !!!!!! They did not want those pics out there saw a complaint on a 2006 about the same issue what happened to toyota? I refuse to drive a deathtrap my grandson went with me in that truck on saturdays .[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Coming to a stop approx 2 mph the engine suddenly revved very loudly and the truck show forward. The brakes did not stop the truck. I swerved to avoid the campsite we were at and hit a tree very hard. The engine however continued to rev loudly and i shifted to park. With the engine still very loud and the wheels spinning i had to shut the engine by removing the key. *tr

A toyota tacoma pickup was taken to my mechanic for routine maintenance and frame rust was noted. I called toyota and took the car to a local toyota dealership. They replied they could do nothing as the cost of repairing the frame was not worth the value of the car. They instructed me to call toyota directly and have been told i am on my own. There are 96,000 miles on the car and this was the first time rust was noted. We never received any notifications that there were problems as i am not the original owner. I am stuck with a valueless car with no help from the parent company. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was rusted and dropped five inches. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

During a recent safety inspection severe frame corrosion was found. The garage said that toyota had a frame recall. When i spoke with toyota america they said it had expired because i had not answered the recall notices. Wich inever recieved. I explained that i was the original owner at the same adress as the time of the purchase. They reviewed it again and the next day said they sent the required notification 5 times. But could not tell to what address they were sent .The final answer was i was no longer covered. *tr

When i took the vehicle to the dealer to address a recall related to the spare tire support, they told me the vehicle frame was not safe and they would not work on the vehicle. There are numerous perforations in the frame due to excessive rust. I addressed with toyota corporate and the factory representative validated the problem and acknowledged that it has been a problem on these vehicles but that toyota and "the government" did not deem it necessary to put a recall on the problem. Meanwhile, they will not address the issue and indicated it is the customer.S responsibility for repair. The truck (normal blue book value approx $7-8k) is now unsafe to drive due to a faulty frame. *tr

I'm filing the compliant to acknowledge the fact that these older fly by wire throttle bodies have a faulty tps that is only replaceable as a whole new throttle body. The cost on them is between 700 to 1000 dollars. My tacoma do have a faulty tps on it. I'm waiting to save up enough money to replace the throttle body however, there have been numerous times that upon pulling out into traffic it has acted up. When this happens you get a very bad hesitation or lack of acceleration to the point of endangering myself and other drivers. The hesitation has lasted as long as 3 to 5 seconds before the throttle will finally respond. The condition will only happen during hot summer months. Thank you for your time and would like the see this looked into and or resolved. I will be able to replace the throttle body because i work at a dealership and get the parts at cost. However some people may not be able to save up the cost for the new part. Thanks again sincerely!! *tr

Cover for gas tank totally rotted out and tank is exposed. This vehicle has recall 9355 - emergency spare tire. Not sure why this isn't also covered. Looks unsafe to me. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while attempting to enter a parking space, the front driver's side wheel collapsed to the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the ball joint was split. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 05v225000 (suspension: ball joint) and was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 180,000. *tr updated 06/10/13 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the fuel tank became detached from the vehicle. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the fuel tank was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 73,000. *tr

Seat belts won't retract. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the entire frame, front bumper, and undercarriage were completely rusted from the front bumper to the rear. Two years prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that there was surface rust on the vehicle. As a repair, the dealer applied an anti-rust coating onto the frame to prevent further damage. The repair did not prevent the frame from becoming completely rusted. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the frame was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 100,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was made aware that the under carriage was extremely rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall expired. The contact stated that the manufacturer informed her that the letter was sent to the wrong mailing address and had become expired. The manufacturer refused to cover the recall repair expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic stated the frame was severely rusted and was perforated. The mechanic advised that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 96,000.

My truck was part of the frame recall and i had the frame replaced in 2010, since then i have had to pay to replace other rusted parts that were not "part of the recall". First the spare tire mount rusted off and the tire fell out from under the truck while driving. Next the entire exhaust needed to be replaced as it too had rusted out. Last year to pass inspection i needed to pay $1600.00 for a catalytic converter. This year i cannot pass inspection as the check engine light is on and despite 2 attempts to find the problem (and $200.00 later) the light remains on. The suspicion is the gas tank is rusted "at the top" and will cost me $1800.00 to replace. I just received a "preliminary" recall for the spare tire mount, i imagine i will receive a recall notice in a few years for the gas tank as well. Ridiculous that only some parts were recalled...And ridiculous that i have to pay to replace the others... Not to mention the inconvenience. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The repair shop indicated that the rack and pinion was prematurely rusted to the point that it could fracture and needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic indicated that the frame and undercarriage had extensive rust and corrosion, which also needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v542000 (tires). The contact waited longer than two years for the part. The spare tire carrier was also prematurely rusted and could fracture. The part was unavailable to replace the spare tire carrier. The dealer and the manufacturer were unable to confirm when the recall repair would be completed. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

The fuel tank strap broke while i was grocery shopping. I heard the tank rubbing against the drive shaft when i pulled out of my parking space. The vehicle is not drive able, and i believe this to be a serious issue. *tr

Toyota has recalled my truck due to a rusted out frame. The toyota dealership has elected to replace my frame with a new frame. This large procedure has left me insecure about the outcome. This truck is now 10 years old and as soon as the start wrenching on all the system components to disassemble and re assemble my truck i am afraid that they shorten the life of existing components due to added wear and tear. The dealer will need to remove and reinstall brake lines and gas lines that have been set in place and have extensive corrosion this will lead to premature failure and unsafe operation. Most mechanic know that a rusted and set bolt that has not been moved for 10 years has a 50% chance of removal. In order to remove such a "stuck" bolt they will need to apply heat and impact and may weaken the existing parts, steel, and bolts to lower levels out of tolerance that the vehicle as designed originally. Additionally, this service is completed in a location with out the controls, quality assurance and testing that is in place in a factory where new vehicles are built. There is uncertainty that this vehicle will be assembled, tested, and inspected according the manufacturer's guidelines for a factory produced vehicle. This leads to uncertainty that the vehicle will not operate within the intended manufactures guidelines for safety, roll over protection, and crash performance. I propose that a total frame recall and replacement (or any large integral part that will impacted the vehicle operation) on any vehicle shall not be allowed given the uncertainty described. *tr the consumer stated there appeared to be an oil leak coming from the front differential boot that was not apparent prior to the frame replacement procedure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was serviced in 2010 for the same failure where the dealer applied a solution to the frame to prevent it from rusting. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000. Updated 07/02/13*lj updated 12/24/13*cn

My 2003 toyota tacoma with 105k miles was found during an inspection to have a rusted frame toyota has admitted to the defect and refuses to correct i own and bought new a 2003 toyota tacoma from rockingham toyota in salem, nh. I was just informed by my mechanic on 12/5/2012 that my truck would not pass mass state inspection due to a trouble code (check engine light) and most importantly that my frame was completely rusted through and that my toyota truck was unsafe to drive. I personally verified this by crawling under my toyota truck and poking my fingers through the frame. My toyota tacoma is ready to fold in half due to the extent of frame rust. After contacting toyota in california (phone 800 331 4331) and discussing the safety issue with the assigned case manager [xxx], i was told that there was nothing that could be done to rectify this unsafe condition. I also contacted rockingham toyota in salem, nh. And they would take no responsibility for this unsafe condition. They mentioned that the safety recall "program" had expired. Toyota corporate claims that i received seven recall notices regarding rusted frame issues. I never received any recall or notice from toyota regarding the frame issue. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Purchased used vehicle from private seller. On the first day of use, after obtaining new title, tags, insurance coverage, the check engine light came on. The following day scheduled service w/ the local toyota dealer. Upon inspection was told that the truck needed a catalytic converter and there was a recall for the lower front ball joints that the dealer will replace for free. The dealer had to order the parts. After receiving the parts and upon start of the repairs, i received a phone informing me that the frame was rusted and the vehicle is deemed unsafe to drive. I was given an 800 phone number to call and deal directly with toyota corporate office. I am patiently awaiting for a response. *tr

This is a follow from a recent call with the toyota customer experience center (may 2, 2013). I called to get a status update on the claim referenced in case # [xxx] and was informed the claim was denied because the invoice from the dealer stated the spare tire was stolen. I never received notification that the claim was denied although the customer service agent suggested a letter has been mailed. I was instructed to return to the deal and get the ?Stolen? Comments removed from the invoice. The original invoice suggested the spare tire was stolen because the service department and parts person at the dealer suggested the cable would not break and the conclusion was the cable must have been cut and the tire stolen. This was in august of 2012 prior to the recall notification. There is no evidence to support that the tire was stolen. I returned to the dealer and attached is an updated invoice with ?Stolen? Removed. To say i am frustrated by the response from toyota is an understatement. The facts are the spare tire and assembly were missing. The dealer concluded they must have been stolen and wrote that on the original invoice. It is obvious from the recall that the cable broke and the tire and assembly were lost as a result of the this malfunction. Again denied. *tr

After getting off the highway, as i was pulling away at the end of the exit ramp i noticed the spare tire had fallen from the truck and was in the middle of the road. I was able to quickly back up and load the spare onto the back of the truck. I noticed part of the carrier was rusted to the spare, but the middle of the carrier had rusted through. I had participated in toyota's frame recall a little over a year ago and believe they should have seen how bad the situation was at that time, and done something to rectify the problem. I had just spent a half-hour driving home on the highway. I can't imagine the damage that could have been caused had the tire dropped at highway speeds during rush hour rather than at 10 mph!! In searching the internet, this is an all too common occurrence for older tacomas. I don't understand why this isn't considered a safety issue and subject to recall. *tr

Frame rusted/ cracked would not pass state inspection. Truck was taken to toyota during the first recall and i was told it passed. Did not go back for subsequent recalls to have the frame sprayed. Called toyota when the truck failed inspection and was told that because i didn't have the frame sprayed there was nothing they would do for me. The exhaust system outlasted the frame. This is not acceptable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was severely rusted, exhibiting aa large hole. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The current mileage was approximately 84,000. ...Updated 06-19-13 *bf

Tl* the contact owns 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance. While at the dealer, the contact inquired about an unknown frame recall. The contact was informed that the recall did not apply to his vehicle. The manufacturer was then notifed and informed the contact that the vehicle was covered under a prior voluntary campaign for the frame, but the campaign expired. The failure and current mileages were 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact indicated that while having the emissions inspection performed, the technician noticed that there was extensive rust on the underbody, shields, welding, lower frame, upper frame and the sub-frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who indicated that the plate by the brakes was rusted. The technician welded the frames as an interim fix and suggested that the manufacturer needed to remove the corroded frames and components and rebuild the frame or it may potentially fracture. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. In addition, the contact indicated that the brake pedal was stuck and adjustments had to be made in order to release the pedal. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 47,600.

The foam inside the driver's head rest has deteriorated so a steel bar is covered by only fabric and no foam. It creates a hazard because in case of a rear end crash, the driver's head will impact a steel bar instead of a foam pad. I contacted toyota. They consider it out of warranty and want almost $500 for a new head restraint. This is like saying the seatbelts or airbags don't have to work for the life of the vehicle. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the spare tire carrier and subframe was rusted. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v542000 (tires:temporary/emergency spare tire). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Was driving and entering a freeway onramp when the door swung wide open after the latch failure. Had to secure a replacement (used) and found several others with the same problem. It obviously appears to be a common problem due to the latch being constructed from plastic. To me this constitutes a saftey issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer for an inspection and the dealer stated that the frame would need to be replaced due to corrosion. The dealer would not assist the contact with any repairs outside of the failure. The manufacturer was notified, but agreed with the dealer's decision. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 116,000.

I am concerned about the rear axle housing on my 2003 toyota tacoma. The metal on the reward side of the ring gear housing is very thin and will rust out and begin to leak. I have personally seen gear oil leaking through pinholes in the rear axle on two other toyota trucks. The thin metal and lack of anti-corrosion treatment on the axle housing creates several significant hazards. 1. Eventual failure of the mechanical components if leak is not detected. If the failure occurs while in motion this can cause an accident if it is a severe failure that locks up the rear wheels. 2. Structural integrity of the rear axle housing. The metal is weakened due to the corrosion and can possible cause the housing to bend or break. Again causing an accident. 3. Pollution. The leaking gear oil through the rusted axle housing causes pollution of ground water and other environmental concerns. *tt

Rust out of the differential cover. All of the oil in the differential leaked out. No parts are available from toyota. The complete differential must be replaced at a cost of over $ 1,000.00. This is a major problem as per many toyota forums on the net. Toyota will not stand by this repair and will not admit to any problem about rust.

Letter to the secretary from re complaint regarding the safety of the 2003 toyota tacoma *tgw the consumer stated while driving, another vehicle slid into his vehicle and he hit the passenger front tire of the other vehicle at 40 mph. The air bags failed to deploy. The consumer also stated the tires and front fender ratio had a design defect. The consumer was injured in the accident. *jb..Updated 01/31/12..Updated 11/19/13 *bf

Vehicle loses power unexpectedly and is inconsistent. Has happened before to me and many, many times by others with the same vehicle. A poorly designed/engineered accelerator pedal position sensor appears to be the issue. Toyota has been notified by me multiple times but refuses to acknowledge this serious flaw in their vehicle. Most recently, i was nearly rear ended when on the freeway, the vehicle suddenly lost power. Fortunately the driver behind me was conscious and was able to make an emergency maneuver to the other lane. Someone will die from these problems! This has been well documented by many at http://www.Ttora.Com/forum/showthread.Php?T=13283&highlight=apps+fix i ask that the nthsa please investigate and do something about this. It appears many of us, including myself, have submitted complaints on this issue and nothing has been done. One may argue that this is an 8 year old vehicle so no reason to investigate. This issue has been brought to your's and toyota's attention since 2005. It needs to be investigated! Please. *kb

Rust perforation on 1998 to 2004 toyota tacoma frames and undercarriages, the dealer stated was due to improperly manufactured frames. Toyota customer care told me that the voluntary frame recall on my 2003 tacoma for frame rust expired in march of 2011 and they would not do anything to correct the problem. The frames of certain year toyota tacoma are defective and were not properly made and are subject to rapid rust perforation. Toyota should be required to correct the problem. Their voluntary program should be made mandatory. *tr

2003 toyota tacoma was recalled in april 2010 for frame replacement. The truck failed and the "entire" frame was replaced. July 18, 2011, while driving this truck the spare tire falls out from beneath the vehicle. Thankfully i was on a side road going about 35 mph and the other vehicles on the road were able to avoid any impact. The next day i took the plate that was " holding" the spare tire to the toyota service center that replaced the frame. Despite the fact that the plate looked like it could have been a piece from the titanic, i was told that this particular part was not part of the tacoma recall. I asked if they had to remove this part while replacing the frame, which they acknowledged they did, and then i asked why they would put a worn piece back on... The response was "it probably didn't look that bad a year ago"....!!! I called the toyota 800 phone number and opened a case. As a result, i have learned that this part was recalled on the 2003 tundra, but not the tacoma... Toyota will however reimburse me the cost $233 if i wish to have the piece replaced. I am disgusted and shocked at the fact that something like this could happen. Thankfully no one was injured...However i could not get this very same truck inspected in the state of massachusetts in april of this year until i replaced the catalytic converter ($1600)...Yet it is okay to put safety inspection sticker on a vehicle that is a hazard to others due to a spare tire projectile that could occur at any moment. This is insanity to me. I also have a 1994 toyota which would not pass due to rust on the exterior "bumper"... Exterior rust was considered a hazard.. And i had to replace the entire bumper "or remove it" before it would pass. Perhaps the "inspection" requirements should be enhanced to include true life threatening problems... I have never had anyone harm themselves on my rusty bumper....But i nearly took out 4 vehicles with my faulty spare tire mount.. *tt

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact was driving out in an intersection when a vehicle crashed into him at 45 mph. The air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home and had not been inspected. The contact was concerned that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the entire frame rusted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer issued a voluntary recall related to the structure; however, the recall expired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 6/17/13 *cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 10 mph the contact felt a bump and noticed the spare tire detached from under the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the chain which held the spare tire under the vehicle was severely corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 85,036.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated after refueling the vehicle, fuel would leak onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic three times where the fuel cap was replaced each time. The failure persisted and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

I bought a 2003 toyota tacoma from a toyota dealer in december 2011 with 81,841 miles on it. Upon driving the vehicle from tennessee to oregon a leak in the oil pan appeared. I looked under the vehicle and to my surprise the whole undercarriage of the vehicle was extremely rusting. The leak was from the oil pan that was corrected badly. I was able to make it from there to my home in oregon having to add about one quart of oil. The distance was about 700 miles. I took it to my local toyota dealer and he informed me that i had major rust problems under the vehicle. The gas tank shield is gone due to rust. The front end suspension was so rusty they couldn,t get some of the bolts out. They had to remove some of the front end suspension to replace the oil pan. Both front backing plates for the rotors where rusted away. No alignment could be done because of the rust. I had the front end replace with good used parts and when they attempted to align the vehicle the front tie rod broke due to rust. The whole frame assembly is very rusty. I find out now that there was a voluntary recall of frame which i did not know about. This vehicle was bought from a toyota dealer in tennessee in december of 2011. They never said a word to me about the rust problem. They did a oil change and they also replaced the emergency brake cable so they had to be aware of the rust problem. The vehicle a find out came from new york originally. They say they will help out with repair costs so far but what about the frame rust. This dealership withheld vital information from me. Toyota of america says the frame recall was voluntary and has expired. I feel this is a safety problem that needs taken care of. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle veered to the right without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the struts failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the hook that held the floor mat in place loosened and caused the floor mat to become stuck under the accelerator and brake pedals. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle while driving 20 mph in the rain. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer who had previously replaced the hook. The dealer did not have any record of the previous repair and stated the the contact would be responsible for the costs of a replacement hook. The floor mat had not been removed. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Updated 03/03/11 *bf updated 03/07/11

The check engine light came on as the car decelerated. I had to depress the gas peddle to the floor to accelerate the vehicle. Took it to the dealer and they told me the choke was sticking and i needed to have an upper engine cleaning. 10000 miles later the same thing happened. Now i need a new throttle body. *tr

Frame recall for rust toyota did undercoat the frame and it did not dry for several years now all the undercoat is falling off and the frame is rusting worse than when it originally was worked on i took it back and was told as long as there are no holes they will not fix the rustproofing.

2003 toyota tacoma. Consumer is having a number of issues with the vehicle. Front drive shaft broke due to rust, frame rusting, and transmission cooler was leaking. *kb

I own a 2003 toyota tacoma. The entire frame, front bumper, and undercarriage is completely rusted from the front bumper to the rear. In september of 2010 , the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that there was surface rust on the vehicle. As a repair, the dealer applied an anti-rust coating onto the frame to prevent further damage (cosmetic cover up). I was told by my mechanic when i went to get a recent oil change on 07/25/13 the repair did not prevent the frame from becoming completely rusted and he stated that it was not safe because even the seams were shoeing signs of possible failure. Brought vehicle back to dealership and after inspection was told that frame is safe by toyota standards the vehicle was not repaired. The original mileage when brought in for initial recall was 24794, but and the current mileage is 29,820

Gasoline tank broke loose while driving after corrosion caused failure of retaining strap/brackets. Fire did not occur, drive shaft kept tank from completely separating from vehicle. 2003 toyota tacoma had already been recalled for corrosion problems in april 2010. *tr

Gas tank fell off, till it was 2 to 3 inches off ground. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. As a result, the front driver's side of the vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 09/10/15*lj

On june 11,2010 i was changing the anti freeze in my 2003 toyota tacoma.The vehicle was in park and running to warm engine to open thermostat to get more coolant from the lower block . Well i decide to boost the engine speed by manually moving the throttle .To my surprise my truck lurched back before coming to a stop i check the shifter it was still in park .But a further exam the vehicle stuck in reverse and will not go into any forward gear. I m' going to check to see if the linkage needs adjustment everybody i talk with said it was not suppose to move unless the brake was applied first. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the it with a sprayed with a rust compound, however 3 months after the repair the contact stated that the compound would not dry. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current mileage was 30000 and the failure mileage was 29000.

I bought this truck brand new in march 2003 and have had many problems, but nothing you don't expect with vehicles today or anything toyota did not eventually fix, until now. About a year ago while driving down the road at about 45 the truck just lost power and stalled on me. I was almost not able to get it off the road and of course the person behind me almost rear ended me and was highly agitated i had stopped in the middle of traffic and appeared to be driving like a teenager learing to drive a manual shift transmission. When i took it to the dealer i was told it was a bad maf sensor which was replaced along with other items which cost $400. This did not fix it and after much trial and error and research i have found it was the throttle body and one of it's sensors that can't be replaced. When i mentioned this to toyota, they disagreed and said this was impossible. It is funny how many complaints are here and how many more are having this issue who don't even know to file a complaint here. My local toyota specialist (not the dealership), who i trust and has spent a week with my truck driving it and testing it and still only charged me $80, has also confirmed the problem, a bad sensor and the only fix is to completely replace the throttle body assembly at a cost of about $1,000 or so depending on availablity of parts. This is an obvious problem with the 2003 and 2004 models only and have heard claims from toyota mechanics "off the record" that toyota knows about the problem and refuses to acknowledge it. It has come to the point that i don't let anyone in my family drive this truck but me, it is too dangerous. My kids don't ride in it with me either because it could stall as i am trying to cross traffic and the results could be deadly. Please, please do something about this, i am going to have to spend the money because i can't wait to fix this, but maybe, just maybe you can save others the money and possibly their familes lives! *tt

I was making a left turn and i lost control of my 2003 toyota tacoma which at that time cause my steering wheel to lock and i ended up crashing into a wall and totaling my truck. My concern is that the steering wheel locked. *tr

Wednesday april 14,2010 at approximately 8:30 am while i was getting onto a highway (101 e/b in bedford nh) my spare tire broke off from the underbed carrier. There was a motorcyclist right behind me that had to make a evasive action to avoid being hit by my spare tire. The plate had rusted out. *tr

My 2003 toyota with currently 77,197 miles was recalled multiple times for frame inspections for excessive rust and corrosion with the first time resulting in toyota applying a corrosion-resistant treatment back on 6/25/2010. Unfortunately after inspecting my frame and undercarriage recently i noticed the corrosion and rust getting worse. I had my frame inspected at my dealership back in june of 2013 with the dealer stating the frame was in good condition. I currently restrict my driving to around town because i fear for myself and my families safety. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed severe rust and flaking on the front and rear passenger side frame on the vehicle. The dealer stated that there were no recalls associated with the vin. The dealer also stated that the vehicle could be repaired at the owners expense. The manufacturer had not been contacted and no repairs were made to the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 158,000. Updated 05/06/10.*lj the consumer stated the frame was checked by the dealer. They used a ball pin hammer and tapped all over the frame and said it passed inspection. Updated 06/25/10*jb

2003 toyota tacoma instrument panel light failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle had excessive rust. The vehicle was repaired, but the details were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000. The vin was not available.

Leaky water pump discovered upon routine change of timing belt on 2003 toyota tacoma 2wd prerunner. Discovered complete lack of gasket and woefully inadequate amount of sealant apparently applied at factory. (no more than 1/8" wide after compression between water pump housing and engine block) engine continually used a small amount of coolant/antifreeze and over time had built up a substantial volume of sludge/crusty coolant around water pump housing and timing belt (crankshaft) pulley. Although absent in this instance, this build-up has the potential to break loose and fall between the timing belt and pulley and ultimately cause timing belt breakage. Replaced belt and water pump. Re-manufactured water pump is equipped with a gasket. *tr

2003 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle frame rust recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated the mechanic discovered the frame on the front driver's side near the spring hanger was rusted. In september 2009, the vehicle was inspected and no rust was found. In january 2009, the spare tire carrier was replaced. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While the contact was having his vehicle serviced, he was informed that the frame was rusting. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 53,000.

Spare tire carrier part #04002-11104 has been recalled because of rust on the lift plate (campaign #12v54200). The lift cable (which attaches to the lift plate) is corroded and approximately half of the strands of the cable are broken, making it dangerous to attach the spare tire to it. Should this be included in a recall?