How much frame rust is normal?
There is no such thing as normal frame rust aside from a bit of surface rusting. With 1st gens it’s not the rust you see on the outside its the stuff inside that boxed section of the frame.
What years Tacoma has frame rust?
Warranty extension nearing its end for many owners Toyota, in 2016, settled a class-action suit by agreeing to spend $3 billion to repair millions of Tacomas, Tundras, and Sequioa SUV’s with rusting frames. Model years affected are from 2004 to 2008 (or 2010 in a few cases).
Is the frame on a Toyota Tacoma rusting?
But there is other brands out there just as old that don’t have holes rotting through the frame and flaking like the Tacoma frames. And that’s with zero maintenance. They’re rusting, but still strong with no worries of causing a safety issue and needing replaced.
Is the Toyota Tacoma recall still in effect?
1/9/2013 My son’s 2003 Toyota Tacoma has been in three times to have the frame checked for this recall. Undercoating was offered, but never was it said that the undercoating was required in order to keep the recall valid. Monday this truck was in for put up on a lift for repairs and the frame buckled in half right behind the cab. We have pictures.
Is the undercoating required for the Toyota recall?
Undercoating was offered, but never was it said that the undercoating was required in order to keep the recall valid. Monday this truck was in for put up on a lift for repairs and the frame buckled in half right behind the cab. We have pictures. We’ve contacted Toyota in California and have gotten the same response you have.
What was the warranty on my 2001 Tacoma?
After 3 business days of waiting (supposedly next business day service), I finally got in touch with the case manager, Nicole, who promptly told me that the 15 year warranty on my 2001 Tacoma, had expired, due to it never receiving the corrosion protection.