2010 TOYOTA TACOMA Structureframe And Members Problems

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the sub frame was extremely rusted underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that there was no warranty coverage for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving a routine oil change, the mechanic observed that the frame was corroded and fractured near the front passenger’s side wheel. The contact was informed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the local service center, the mechanic discovered that the sub frame was severely rusted. The contact was informed that the vehicle would soon become unsafe to driving due to the severe rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 183,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for State Inspection however, the vehicle failed the inspection due to cracks to the driver’s and passenger’s side sub frame, and corroded brake lines. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that both the driver’s and passenger’s side sub frame and brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an unstated recall had expired, and the previous vehicle owner was notified, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while having a routine service check, the independent mechanic noticed that the subframe underneath the vehicle was rusted. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 160,000. The consumer is requesting the recall to be honored so the vehicle can be repaired or replaced at a reasonable rate.