1998 Toyota Tacoma Other or unknown Problems

“My frame is rusted and cracked in half. I welded a plate to the frame and used a bolt for the shock mount to replace the busted shock mount. Concerned about the safety of the vehicle as I am waiting for the rest of the frame to break in half as I am driving.”

“I bought my '98 Toyota Tacoma in 2000. Since that purchase I have never received a letter regarding any recalls or safely issues. I have only moved once since I purchased this vehicle and that was in 2003. So I feel that Toyota made no honest effort to contact me regarding any issues so I should be able to address and have repaired any problems that were recalled such as the corroding frame. This is a serious issue that Toyota conveniently let fall through the cracks.”

“I took my 1998 Tacoma in for an inspection at my local dealer in november of 2011. I was told it passed and had only normal surface rust. No compensation in any form was made, not even an undercoating. My VIN number fell into the category of being suspect from the manufacturer. I made the dealer aware of this at the time. Now at 190k miles and the 15 yr deadline gone, I have a useless truck that is basically worth nothing as far as I can tell. This issue should have been dealt with in 2011 when they were given the chance. …”

“My vehicle's frame is dangerously rusting out. I heard there was a recall and when I called Toyota about two years ago the said I had just missed the cut off. Since then it had gotten progressively worse. The body mounts have separated from the frame and where the leaf spring is attached is getting ready to separate. These are also holes in the frame. If anybody has any advise would be greatly appreciated. Does not seem right that they could have a recall and I was never contacted and when I contacted them that they told me I missed it by only months?”

“Purchased 1998 Toyota Tacoma 4wd truck october 2012. Vehicle had been recalled for frame rust and was serviced by a Toyota dealership 05/25/2011 and frame and under carriage was inspected, cleaned, prepared and coated with undercoating. Dealership advised the problem was corrected. Mileage at time was 161,757. In late 2012 rust spots developed again and continued to worsen until the frame completely rusted through and broke above the right rear wheel in the vicinity of the shock absorb-er bracket which also was rusted through. …”