2000 Toyota Tacoma Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“My leaf springs are broken and not replaceable due to rusted casters attaching to a rusted frame. Corporate Toyota tells me I can have it fixed but every dealer tells me that my truck is not included in the Toyota rust campaign. I have found literature online that includes my VIN but no dealers will help me. I just bought this truck in january of this year for 7500 and am now out 7500.”

“On 12/05 I noticed something hanging from underneath my 2000 Toyota Tacoma pick up truck. When I got down to pull it out, I realized it was rust from my frame, that has completely rusted through. I called Toyota consumer services, spoke to a gentleman who was very rude, telling me that I had missed the warranty extension time limit and because I didn't register my new address with them, they wouldn't do anything. First, the truck was paid for when I moved. …”

“Frame rust perforation per Toyota 1995 through 2000 Toyota frame rust corrosion perforation warranty enhancement (customer support program) was conducted on my truck last year (september 2010). The local Toyota dealership inspected and said it was ok. Today they conducted another frame inspection and said the frame was perforated and would not pass the safety inspection. I asked to see a digital photograph of the frame damage and was told none were available. No offer was made to put the truck on the lift for me to see for myself. …”

“Vehicle accelerates without touching the gas pedal. Automatic transmission continues to push vehicle forward once foot is removed from gas pedal during braking ,causing long braking distance and excessive front end dive.”

“Dt: while driving about 65 MPH, with no warning whatsoever the right front drivers side tire came off the vehicle. Upon inspection of the tire, the ball bearing, rotor, etc was there but the shaft was broken in half. No accident occurred. Mechanics observed that the shaft had broken in half and had never seen anything of this sort. No repairs have yet to be made. Infect, the rotor and the ball bearing, nut are still on the tire.”