1999 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems

“In ma you need to have an annual vehicle inspection. I went for that inspection and was told that they could not pass the truck because of a severely rusted frame. I went to the dealer who sold me the vehicle and was told to either agree to pay for a frame replacement or junk the truck. I can't drive the vehicle without a valid inspection.”

“Truck has perforated rust through the frame. After researching online, this appears to be a known issue impacting older Toyota tacomas. I have received no notice of any issue from Toyota despite having a good address on file, but after contacting Toyota, they have informed me of a 15 year extended program specifically for perforated frame rust issues on this truck. Per Toyota, this program lapsed two months prior to my call. …”

“Lower ball joint severed. My family and I were lucky that it did not happen a few minutes before on highway going 60mph. We were on an extended trip and had slowed down going through a town, stopped and were making a u-turn when the front left wheel practically fell off.”

“I've had complete failure of both sides- front ball joints. I chalked up the the drivers side failure to happenstance, but after passenger side recently had the same failure I did some investigating and realized this is a vehicle assembly issue. The same issue had recalls for the later models 2001-05 tacomas, I believe. Not sure why the earlier models were excluded, but this is scary and dangerous to have a complete breakdown while in traffic. The tows and repairs cost over $500 in total for both instances. …”

“It was under warranty for rusting underneath.I'ts a1999 Tacoma the manufactor said the warranty expired in I think march for my truck.but my frame broke in august and they (Toyota) are not going to do nothing for me about it.I didnt recive any of the recall notices from them and I told them this .they told me they could only do what the dmv sends them well I have had the truck since 2006.so you would think somebody would have sent something!!! My man is sick and I have to bum a ride and that really sucks!I'm not used to mother may I.any way it's all a blame game.”