We found the following complaints for TOYOTA TACOMA (1996)
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While driving heard a popping sound and pulled over,had no steering. Alsoairbag light came on.there could have been a serious accident.took vehicleto dealer, and they ordered a bolt which theyput it on.dealer said since steeringwas turned around three times,they were not responsible for airbag.
After an frontal impact, air bag did not deploy.
Takata recall contacted dealer who verified airbag recall, put me on list due to back order still waiting have a problem with limp home throttle setting activating while in motion. So far has only been within 1/4 mile of start up but is not limited to a cold engine. Requires stop and restart to reset.
While driving on i-15 at 70mph, travelling north bound while raining hard, another vehicle in the left hand lane hydroplaned, turned intoconsumer's lane sideways, and t-boned her. Upon impact,driver side airbag didn't deploy.
No deployment of drivers air bag in front end collision, causing injuries.
Driver's airbag didn't deploy during frontal impact crash.
The airbag has never deployed and has never needed to.it simply stopped working.shouldn't this be a recall by toyota?as the feds require this system, shouldn't i receive assistance from them.or, can i have the airbag disengaged completely?thanks, john m. Peeples.
During frontal impact at speeds of 40mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
During frontal vehicle collision no deployment of air bag, resulting in injuries to consumer. (attorney for consumer). (mjs)
While driving about (45) mph vehicle was involved in a head-on crashand the driver's side air bag did not deploy.vehicle is being repaired.
Vehiclewas invoved in an accident when a vehicle in the rear struck consumer's vehicle, causing consumer to hit vehicle in front. Consumer's vehicle wastotaled. Also,air bag did not deploy. Dealer / mfr notified.
During a front right impact accident, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. The speed at the time of the accident was 25 mph.
While driving 40 mph consumer applied the brakes and they locked up.this caused consumer's vehicleto collide with the vehicle in front.upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to the driver's residence.
Consumer's brother was driving approximately 50 mph when he lost control of vehicle and rolled over, off the road.but the air bags did not deploy, as a result driver sustained a fatal injury and died.
Purchased truck new,consumer driving about 4 mph hit from from the side,the driver's side air bag deployed and driver received third degree burns. . please describe .
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on the street and another vehicle was coming from a side street, he could not avoid avoidconsumer's vehicle, and he hit her head-on. Upon impact,driver side airbag didn't deploy. Consumer suffered injuries to his neckand back.
The vehicle has had numerous starting failures beginning approximately 05-june-2002.the vehicle was brought to an authorized dealer three times and was not properly diagnosed or repaired.eventually the truck was brought to an a certified mechanic who diagnosed the problem as to high amperage for fuel relay blow lines.*scc
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma.the contact stated that the vehicle will not start in 80 degree weather.while idling at a traffic light, the vehicle shuts off.she must wait until the vehicle cools down for it to restart.the dealer replaced several parts, but discovered that the battery cable had to be removed to allow the computer to reset.the manufacturer diagnosed the cause of failure as the e.c.u.the contact was informed that no repair is available for the failure.the current mileage is 123,400 and failure mileage was 60,000.
While driving on the highway traveling 55mph,went to apply brakes and the turn signal came on.
When driving at 60 mph and up the truck stalls.
While driving the vehicle lurches forward which may cause an accident.alsoactivating the a/c, the vehicle accelerates up to 20 miles.dealer replaced electronic control module.problems is still occurring.please provide further information.
Electronic control module malfunctioned, resulting in stalling.
While vehicle was off and parked consumer saw smoke coming from underneath the vehicle.without any warning vehicle caught on fire.dealer and manufacturer were notified.originally seen smoke coming from under dash. Then observed smoke coming from between cab and body of truck. Looked underneath and seen wiring harness on fire.
Tail light fuse burned out, causing tail lights to fail.
Engine idles high when a/c kicks on, replace ecm.
Vehicle whenreaching high temperature would misfire and stall,and will be difficult to restart. Dealer stated called nhtsa.
While driving, experiences erratic operation in front suspension, when hit pot holes or slight indentation in road, vehicle steering column and front end shakes and vibrates violently, dlr/mfr can't correct problem.consumer states that manufacturer admitted problem and they were putting outheavier front springs and shocks, however this would be at consumer's cost, consumer states front and rear suspension needs balanced.speaker had to be replaced.radiator was replaced due to leaking coolant.
Engine gasket failure.
Head gasket failure caused by difference in expansion rates between the cast iron engine block, and the aluminum head. Aluminum expands 1.7 times faster than iron, causing the head gasket to tear or unwrap. Toyota issued a recall campaign and replaced headgasket and fluids free of charge.
Head gasket failed.
Consumer stated the head gasket began to leak red fluid, it was determined that both head gakskets were cracked, consumer has since retured to the dealer on 3 other occasions complaing about an engine noise, consumer then learned that the head gasket was never replaced, consumer finally had the gasket replaced and the noise became even louder, consumer was informed that after head gasket work is performed that potential for later damage was common.
Engine head gasket failed.
My vehicles enginebegan running rough a few days ago and we began trouble shooting to find the cause. We pulled the spark plugs and found rust and water on one plug. We cleaned the plug up and reinstalled it and ran the vehicle to test it. It ran smooth for about 10 minutes then began running rough again. We have determined that the head gasket has failed. We went on the internet and learned that toyota had issued a special service campaign for our vehicle back in 1999 and again in 2001. The last one had an expiration date of november 30, 2004. I purchased the vehicle in 2002 and was not aware of the service campaign until we found it on the internet yesterday. We notified toyota and they told us there was no recall or campaign for our vehicle. We have double checked the vin number with their campaign notice and it is a match. We have not repaired the vehicle as we feel that toyota should make it right due to no notification when the campaign was ongoing.
While the vehicle was parked an engine coolant leak developed due to a blown head gasket.
Head gasket defective.
Defective head gasket leads to engine failure - toyota will not address failure but will replace head gaskets.
Tapping noise inengine has been going on since 4-12-97.consumer found out that head gasket was blown, and other problems had been happening, toyotahas not been assisting consumer with any of thevehicles issues, a defective head gasket was not replaced as it should have been,and from one toyota dealer to the next has found more and more problems. Toyotastated they will not coverhead gasket problem regardless ofthe past problem. . consumer states since head gasket was done the exhaust studs were tightened due to the engine making noise, it sounds like valve rapping, thumbing noise over bumps at left floor area, rear springs were broken and noise from front end and also noise at idle. *yd
Truck engine shakes and gives a very poor performance.
Existing engine stalling problem is progressing. Having to keep vehicle idling high, and in neutral so it will not cut off. Dealer notified. Please provide mroe information.
When vehicle is stopped, in drive, and the air conditioner is on, the idle speed increases to above normal when the air conditioner compressor comes on.the higher idle speed causes the vehicle to lunge forward in an unsafe manner.
I complained of a rapping, tapping noise in engine on 8/26/97. Truck had 15877 miles on it. Was told nothing was wrong. I again complained of noise 1/29/98. Truck had 21851miles on it. Sounded like tapping noise coming from top of engine . Same noise as before. They said nothing was wrong. At 56500 miles tapping got slightly louder. I again complained of noise at beginning of december 2001. I was told they could hear it then (after warranty had expired!) they told me i hadnt changed my oil and it would cost 4400 dollars for a new short block. I knew i wasnt at fault. I removed engine so i could determine cause of noise. The problem is a defective crankshaft. It is not machined correctly. It is not drilled thru to allow the flow of oil thru the bearing. I showed them the crank. They admitted it was a factory defect. They will not put it in writing. Their may be thousands of other trucks whose owners are getting ripped off for the cost of a new engine. They will be told they didnt change their oil. Toyota will pocket alot of money. The owners will be completely unaware of this major scam. Toyota must admit in writing they were made aware of this. They must be held accountable. This is a serious safety hazard. The engine could fail in traffic causing severe accidents.
Tapping noise inengine has been going on since 4-12-97.consumer found out that head gasket was blown, and other problems had been happening, toyotahas not been assisting consumer with any of thevehicles issues, a defective head gasket was not replaced as it should have been,and from one toyota dealer to the next has found more and more problems. Toyotastated they will not coverhead gasket problem regardless ofthe past problem. . consumer states since head gasket was done the exhaust studs were tightened due to the engine making noise, it sounds like valve rapping, thumbing noise over bumps at left floor area, rear springs were broken and noise from front end and also noise at idle. *yd
In cold temperatures vehicle stalls at idle. Dealers cannot fix problem. Cause unknown.
1996 toyota tacoma has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance services varying from the air conditioner,wheel replacement, 4wd being inoperative and leakage on the pulley.*mrthe front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, the wiper inserts were replaced.
The engine makes a load popping noise while it is warming up and when it is cooling down after the engine has been shut off. I was told by the dealer that it is the charcoal canister. I noticed that there is a service report for this. Will this problem cause any damage in the future. Can it be fixed? thank you very much, oliver newman
Oxygen sensor failed.
When turning on the air conditioner, the vehicle suddenly accelerates.please describe.
Air conditioner failed , causing the vehicle to lung.
Excessive idle speed caused when the air conditioner is on.
1996 toyota tacoma has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance services varying from the air conditioner,wheel replacement, 4wd being inoperative and leakage on the pulley.*mrthe front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, the wiper inserts were replaced.
While driving, experiences erratic operation in front suspension, when hit pot holes or slight indentation in road, vehicle steering column and front end shakes and vibrates violently, dlr/mfr can't correct problem.consumer states that manufacturer admitted problem and they were putting outheavier front springs and shocks, however this would be at consumer's cost, consumer states front and rear suspension needs balanced.speaker had to be replaced.radiator was replaced due to leaking coolant.
Consumer stated the radio turner assembly was inoperative.
Brake light failed.
Fuel injection system designed to increase idle when air condition compressor is used, causing vehicle to suddenly surge when the compressor engages.
Since the date of purchase i smell gas on the oil stick indicating that fuel is in the crank case (confirmed by dealer). I was advised (by dealer)that it is not abnormal for vehicles mostly driven short distances, but i have driven long distances had oil changed and still have problem. Also, i have owned many vehicles, including toyota trucks, and haven't had this problem before.occasionally i have a strong smell of fuel for no apparent reason. I am trying to verify if this is indeed "normal" oil level does not appear to be affected.
Fuel gauge failed.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited severe rust and corrosion on the fuel tank and frame. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer's limited service campaign however, a local dealer advised the contact that the campaign had expired. The vehicle required extensive repairs to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 80000.
Takata recall contacted dealer who verified airbag recall, put me on list due to back order still waiting have a problem with limp home throttle setting activating while in motion. So far has only been within 1/4 mile of start up but is not limited to a cold engine. Requires stop and restart to reset.
I own a 1996 toyota tacoma which has a recall for rust.the entire undercarriage is rusting out.i took it to my local toyota dealer for examination because my mechanic said it was in bad shape.the dealer said it was ok.a little while later the emergency brake mechanism on the bottom rusted out and broke.luckily it happened in my driveway so there was no accident or damage.the truck just rolled to a halt.if this happened on a hill or in a parking lot someone could have been injured.
My husbands 1996 tacoma was recalled due to rusting underneath and was dangerous to drive, but because we were in chapter 13 we were told to come and get the truck back from the dealer.we are now done this month with the chapter 13 and we have called toyota and they will not make good on the recall offer. My husband now has a truck that he cannot sale or trade because it is red tagged.
Transmission noisy in third gear, suspension pops on rough roads, and speedometer makes clicking noise.
The frame is rusted, in some areas, clear through. The brackets that hold suspension have rusted through. Everything that touches the frame has an excess amount of rust. The truck is parked because i'm afraid it will cause great bodily harm if the truck falls apart while driving.
My truckexperiences severe transmision noise when i apply brakes, came to a stop and then proceed.a noticeable clunking noise took place as if the transmission was broken.also my front tires wore excessively on the heels, and i was told by the dealer that the front end was misaligned. Ofcourse i paid for a front end alignment but it didnt help the vehicle from shaking at speeds of 55+mph.also , the front suspension shimmies, shakes, and rattles over minor road imperfections. I feel like the steering wheel is telling me this vehicle is unsafe. I have never had an accident, and my vehicle is still under warranty. Can someone offer help or advice? thomas j finley.( dot number: )
Transmission failed.
Owner states that his powertrain comes out of 4 wheel drive while driving,is very concerned about this problem.
Throttle valve cable broke during normal use of the truck.noticed a change in transmission function and the vehicle would shift too soon and was not able to speed up normally. The transmission would shift from first to third gear at 10mph and then to 4th gear at 30 mph.it would bypass 2nd gear so i had to shift it manually in order to acheive a speedy enough start to get on the freeway. Also occurred in my brothers 96 tacoma about 4 months ago and it seems to me that it is too much of a coincidence for it to be occurring in the same model and year truck almost at the same time.took it in for repair and the cable was rusted so it seems like it is exposed somewhere in the engine thus causing it to get weathered and break.repairs were over $300 dollars at dealership and i think it should have been covered under some warranty since it seems like that part should have had a housing to protect it from being weathered and rusted.i believe that many people are having to go through this same thing with this same model and year truck since it happened twice in the same family here.
When going into fifth gear stick shift becomes shaky and is difficult to drive.dealership has tried to fix the problem to no avail.
Clutch assembly replaced, also transmission disc assembley replaced due to loss of all gears except fourth.
Transmission clutch cylinder and clutch bushing failed.*et
Transmission gear shift slips.
Transmission noisy in third gear, suspension pops on rough roads, and speedometer makes clicking noise.
Ref: nhtsa 96e00100ref: toyota referredrecall website <http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/09-int/1996/toyota/tacoma/index.html> jan 03, 1996 |recall id# 39110- recall reasonvehicle speed controlrecall date jan 03, 1996model affected tacomapotential units affected 5145recall summary; these cruise control systems fail to hold the speed set by the driver and can accelerate above the intended set speed.consequence; unintended acceleration can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.remedy; dealers will replace these cruise control assemblies.notes: rostra precision controlsthis is currently happening with my 1996 toyota tacoma. Twice it accelerated to over 90 mph while on a recent trip to another state. It now drops out rapidly at any speed after 1/2 mile or so, and the cc light blinks constantly. I've called toyota about this problem (please note: this evidently has been happening since 1996!!!) and they refuse to honor the recall.can you help get my vehicle returned to a safe to drive state where the cruise control is no longer a safety issue? i've had the dropping out problem since i bought the vehicle, but thought it was because the unit was under powered. Now that it's speeding up, i learned just recently that it's defective and toyota knew about it!!thank you,[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
At approximately 60 mph, heard a thud sound and lost all gears except for 4thgear.
1996 toyota tacoma has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance services varying from the air conditioner,wheel replacement, 4wd being inoperative and leakage on the pulley.*mrthe front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, the wiper inserts were replaced.
Front side diver seatbelt no longer retracts & gets hung in door. Toyota states no longer covered.
Driver's-side seat belt latch is failing. The release button will most times not disengage and allow the seat belt to be buckled.
Driver side and middle front seat belts will not latch.i pulled apart the middle latch and it seems the plastic has eroded to failure.
Seat belt failed.
1996 toyota tacoma driver side seat belt buckle will not stay in the latch. It just stopped working. I am the original owner. I have contacted the local toyota dealer and explained the problem to them. I was told they would contact me. I have left them two voice mail messages but they have not returned my calls. Extreme safety hazard!
The seat belt'slocked up.
Seat belt retractor failed causing the belt to be loose and to get caught outside the door.
The seat belt's have been locking up when the vehicle is in park, downshift, or when going to get in or get out of the truck.
While stopping at a store the seatbelt on the drivers side locked up and will not retract. Having hard time getting it fixed at the dealer.
Drivers seatbelt not working.seatbelt mechanism broken.dealer claims $150.00 to repair.i feel this is a safety issue and defective part that dealer should address.
Seat belt retractor failed causing the belt to be loose and to get caught outside the door. *nlm
Passenger seat failed.
Headrest too tall, pushing driver's head forward.
[xxx] 1996 toyota tacomait has had the same problem with the brakes as other models/yrwhy have you not recalled this vehicle.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1996 toyota tacoma has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance services varying from the air conditioner,wheel replacement, 4wd being inoperative and leakage on the pulley.*mrthe front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, the wiper inserts were replaced.
While driving 40 mph consumer applied the brakes and they locked up.this caused consumer's vehicleto collide with the vehicle in front.upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed to the driver's residence.
Poor abs brake performance,in wet conditions only, extended stopping is experienced.
Right rear hold down pin failed causing squeaking noise from the rear of the vehicle. *et
Brakes failed.
When brakes are applied vehicle shakes.
The inner tie-rod end on the passenger side was very loose.this allowed the wheel to move freely about 1.5 inches at the perimeter in each direction.the part was replaced in august (i think) and yesterday i noticed the problem again, not as bad, only 0.5 inches of travel.the front disk brakes caused a severe shudder that hampered my control over the vehicle at a moderate deceleration.the rotors have been replaced twice, and now it only vibrates mildly, although i am sure that the problem will return if its already vibrating.while walking around the dealership i noticed a box full of tacoma rotors, a problem maybe?
Rear brakes locked up, causing loss of control/accident/injury. *dh
The spring that holds wheel cover on the wheel is not strong enough to keep the hup cap on. The hub cups were not welded properly and came off while driving. The rust build up on rear wheel caused rear brake failure.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Hand brake does not fully release. *et
Seat belts do not retract.constantly pinching in doors, causing excessive wear.
While driving heard a popping sound and pulled over,had no steering. Alsoairbag light came on.there could have been a serious accident.took vehicleto dealer, and they ordered a bolt which theyput it on.dealer said since steeringwas turned around three times,they were not responsible for airbag.
Power steering did not work. They said it froze up.. It rusted out. ..
Consumer's brother was driving approximately 50 mph when he lost control of vehicle and rolled over, off the road.but the air bags did not deploy, as a result driver sustained a fatal injury and died.
Occasional loss of power steering when decelerating off highway (on exit ramp). Toyota factory rep, ken stokes, could not duplicate during brief road test and refused to implement any corrective action.
Loss of power steering assist upon deceleration from highway speeds.dealer and manufacturer had been contacted, unable to duplicate the problem.dealer has not provided help in trying to fix the problem.*ml
Power steering pump failed.*et
The inner tie-rod end on the passenger side was very loose.this allowed the wheel to move freely about 1.5 inches at the perimeter in each direction.the part was replaced in august (i think) and yesterday i noticed the problem again, not as bad, only 0.5 inches of travel.the front disk brakes caused a severe shudder that hampered my control over the vehicle at a moderate deceleration.the rotors have been replaced twice, and now it only vibrates mildly, although i am sure that the problem will return if its already vibrating.while walking around the dealership i noticed a box full of tacoma rotors, a problem maybe?
Erratic suspension system resulting premature tire wear and causing the truck to lift off the grounf when going arond small curves.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine repairs, the technician informed that the sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that there was a voluntary campaign related to the failure but had expired. The failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 01/27/17*lj
Toyota tacoma rusted frame re-call. Toyota is sending all owners a trade-in**only** towards a tundra purchase offer on95-04 tacomas. These vehicles pose a safety-hazzard to their owners, as there are thousands of affected vehicles with* * heavily - rotted * * frames. There are no buy-back offers or trade-ins allowed towards any other toyota poroduct, just tundra. When the tacomasare brought in they are inspected, most are not allowed to leave!!!!!!!!
I own a 1996 toyota tacoma which has a recall for rust.the entire undercarriage is rusting out.i took it to my local toyota dealer for examination because my mechanic said it was in bad shape.the dealer said it was ok.a little while later the emergency brake mechanism on the bottom rusted out and broke.luckily it happened in my driveway so there was no accident or damage.the truck just rolled to a halt.if this happened on a hill or in a parking lot someone could have been injured.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the driver side frame rail was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician advised the contact that the vehicle was no longer eligible for repairs under a manufacturer recall related to corrosion of the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.
The frame on the passager side of the truck has rusted out?will not pass state inspection.
I have a 1996 toyota tacoma that was part of a recall for a faulty frame. I received two letters informing me of this program. The first one was in 2009, and the second in 2010. I brought my truck in for its free check for frame corrosion. There was a graveyard of trucks like mine. I don't know if they could have fit another unsafe truck in the lot, they couldn't crush them fast enough. I went on my own and unfortunately i fear as a woman i was treated differently. I watched the mechanic bang my frame over and over, enough to put it out of alignment. My name was called and they informed me that my truck passed the test. Recommended me to fix a bunch of things, so after waiting all day for them to repair my truck and spend 2000 dollars that i didn't have, i was sent on my way. My truck did not feel safe to drive. Luckily i live on martha's vineyard where the highest speed limit is 45 mph. This was at falmouth toyota, after the second notice i went to hyannis toyota. They failed me, said there was no replacing the frame, no under carriage treatment, my truck was deemed unsafe to drive. I signed a contract stating that i was to receive 150% mint condition blue book value of my truck. I was looking at 9000.00, 10,000 dollars or maybe more if i put the money as a downpayment on a new toyota. I love my truck, but i have never felt safe in it. I was ready to goto sales and find a new truck. I had to wait for a phone call from cech, you know the big guy,toyota usa. And after that hand over my title and start the transaction. I went back a little over a week later to drop off my title and get the rental car they promised me. Then the door slammed in my face. I am the third owner of this vehicle. The first owner bought the truck in 1995, just before the new year. Now i am left with an unsafe truck that i cant inspect, sell or drive. $300.00 is all they are offering me now.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to vibrated. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the rear passenger side of the frame was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 296,000.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 60 mph over an uneven road, the vehicle started bouncing abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact noticed rust on the rear driver side leaf spring and the frame of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,138.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame and around the rear passenger side of the vehicle are corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,000.
The frame is rusted, in some areas, clear through. The brackets that hold suspension have rusted through. Everything that touches the frame has an excess amount of rust. The truck is parked because i'm afraid it will cause great bodily harm if the truck falls apart while driving.
Our trucks frame is rusting away. I'm worried the truck is going to break into and kill my husband. I know there was a recall on the frame but i never received a recall notice. I have already talked to your people and they said they allowed 15 years extension on the rusted frame . We bought ours used years ago. We had no clue this was a problem until i found it today. I think u should made it good for us. We r poor and we cannot afford to get it fixed. It should b from the time we bought it. It is so bad my husband s fingers went through themetal. This is so unfair. I also found out there was a problem with the ball joints and that was a recall we have already spent hundreds of dollar getting it fixed. It's sad, u say u back up your product. How r we suppose to know when there is s recall . It's not fair, and if someone gets hurt or killed i will hold all of u responsible . We should have received a notice in the mail, but we received nothing. U know that the only automobiles we buy anymore is toyotas. Please consider helping my husband. We can't afford another and he is handicapped so i don't know what we r going to do. Thank u ,[xxx] , email is [xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the chassis, framing and sub frame were completely rusted with corrosion to the point of deterioration. The vehicle was taken for an inspection and was not able to pass. The inspection showed that there had been so much corrosion that the parts could potential detach from the framing. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Updated 08/11/14*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle did not pass the new york state inspection. No buy back was available. Toyota did not offer any assistance. Updated 08/12/2014
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change by the dealer, the technician stated that the frame failed due to corrosion. It was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received an extended warranty in 2011. At that time the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the frame was fine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
Frame corroded and cracked. Husband was able to brace with sheet metal and weld. Just wanted to make you aware.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was severe frame rust near the rear wheels. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the frame was fine. The failure progressed over the following two years and holes began to form in the frame. The manufacturer was notified and offered to assist with spraying a coating over the rust to prevent further damage. The contact denied assistance and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited severe rust and corrosion on the fuel tank and frame. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer's limited service campaign however, a local dealer advised the contact that the campaign had expired. The vehicle required extensive repairs to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 80000.
1996 toyota tacoma frame rust issues.was never notified by toyota of the "program" offers to fix.toyota case #1607184527 created 6/2016.took vehicle to welder to fix frame to make road worthy.
I purchased truck in 2005 from toyota of nicholasville ky i heard there was a recall never received recall notice took truck to have brakes done mechanic refused to work on it because of dangerous frame holes rust can push in sides of frame with fingers and make a hole mechanic said it was very dangerous to drive!
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma.the contact stated that there was frame damage in the rear of the vehicle.the dealer made the contact aware of a possible silent recall, but the vin was not included in the recall.the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and the current mileage was 203,000.
The main body frame on my otherwise very nice toyota tacoma just broke completely in two while driving down the street.after investigating how this could happen, i learned that toyota admitted that they manufactured and sold unsafe toyota's during the mid-90s.they claim to have fixed this by offering owners of these defective vehicles a buy-back option of 150% value for 15-years from the date the vehicle first sold.my complaint is that toyota never attempted to notify me that i had purchased an unsafe vehicle and i had no idea that there was a problem with this truck until the main frame broke.i had just invested $1,000 the same week in a new clutch and other needed repairs and when i notified toyota they told me that i would be responsible for any repairs because the 15-years already passed.since toyota already admitted with a buy-back program that these trucks were faulty and built with a low quality metal, how can they not be responsible when the vehicle prematurely fails?was my truck to suddenly become safe at 15-years old?i understand that no manufacturer warranties their vehicles forever, but since toyota admitted that they sold us junk, and the fact that they made no attempts to contact me as an owner of one of these pieces of junk, and that the vehicle's main frame snaps when the vehicle is in otherwise great condition, toyota should be responsible and continue to buy-back every vehicle that is included in the faulty manufacturing.when i called toyota, they treated me like dirt and even refused to have someone review my case and give me a call back.
I stopped at a gas station to investigate a vibration my truck had just started giving off. Found out that the frame has rusted completely through and has an inch of steel left holding it together. I called toyota and they will not accept any responsibility for the faulty steel. I bought this vehicle from a used car dealer who said the vehicle passed a missouri state inspection and am currently having to make payments on it and it can not be driven.
Truck is still in good running condition but the body is rusting off the frame.is there anything i can do... Please help me find a solution.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was corroded with holes near the rear passenger side wheel. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer for the manufacturer warranted frame repair. When the contact arrived at the dealer, the contact was informed that the frame was not corroded and the vehicle did not qualify for the buy back program. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 115,310.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the entire frame was rusted and would be difficult to repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer recall in 2011 where the dealer sprayed the frame, but failed to prevent it from rusting. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was the recall number was unknown. 314,000.
Rusted truck frame.
Only 114,000 miles, frame rusted through.unsafe.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed cracks near the front area of the sub frame. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic, both of which detected that the entire frame was completely rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.updated 10/24/13
Door panel is very noisy.
Driver's side door does not close properly.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma.the contact stated that the drivers side door does not have a safety crash bar.when repairing a broken lock, the repair shop stated that the vehicle had no safety crash bar installed in the door.presently, no failure has occurred.the engine size was unknown.the current mileage is 190,000 and failure mileage was inapplicable.updated 02-01-08.
Poor design of the fenders allow dirt and debris to be thrown onto vehicle. Fender does not come out far enough to cover the tires.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma.the contact stated that the frame was rusted.the dealer advised the contact that they would buy the vehicle back but later retracted the offer.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance.the vehicle was inspected by a private mechanic who informed the contact that she would need to replace the entire frame.no repairs were performed.the current mileage was 243,000.the approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
Consumer states while driving, noticedfront left wheel was caved inward.took vehicle to dealer, who diagnosed that the vehicle's frame rail was defective.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame fractured due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the dealer confirmed that the frame was covered with rust and corroded during an inspection. The dealer will not repair the vehicle since the warranty expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.updated 09/27/11 updated 10/11/11
I own a 96 toyota tacoma and it has developed frame rot. Toyota will not do their buyback as i brought it for its second inspection 68 days beyond the 15 year buyback offer. The truck has been condemned and reported to carfax, toyota corporate and the ma rmv rendering this vehicle instantly unfit to drive and illegal to operate for safety issues..yet toyota denies any responsibility for this and the dealer service rep said, you can still take the truck, its yours after all. How can a safety recall for faulty frame construction involving poor quality steel and absence of rust inhibitor not be a total recall of all vehicles on list demanding buyout or frame replacement for the life of the vehicle? why was toyota granted a 15 year back-end to this responsibility? further, toyota performs the inspections and you are only allowed 1 inspection per year. I had manchester nh toyota inspect mine about 1 1/2 years ago and the tech inspecting commented, "..this one was one of the best he's seen yet." i discovered a broken left rear upper shock mount with a chunk of frame two weeks ago and arranged as early as possible to get the truck to toyota in falmouth, ma. Where they immediately condemned the truck determining it unsafe to drive, then informed me that i had exceeded the buyback term by 68 days past the 15 year old mark. Then they told me i could take the vehicle back because after all, it is still my truck. You've allowed toyota to conduct their own safety inspections and allowed them to back-end their responsibility for system-wide production deficiency? how is it they got to call that shot? talk about allowing the fox to guard the hen house! i bought a toyota at a much higher price than their competitors because of their advertised quality engineering. "eight out of ten corollas sold since 1985 are still on the road today" well, they failed miserably with the tacoma, proven by the huge number of trucks they've had to buy-out or perform a frame replacement.why?
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma.the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the rear of the frame folded in half and the steering became difficult. In addition, the rear end of the vehicle swayed from side to side.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire frame was rusted and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a manufacturer recall related to the failure but it was expired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.
Contacted dealer , the service department stated they couldn't help me because the truck was out of warranty. Steve in service said he had no idea how much it would cost to repair my truck, he said he would transfer me to parts at which point we were disconnected. I contacted the dealer's parts department on my own and found that the part numbers had been changed from the originals whic denotes a change. Further investigation revealed that toyota issued a service bulletin ( #su00197) denoting a change of the rear leaf springsin relation to ride comfort. There were two other bulletins (#com0401k) relating to rear spring squeaks and (tc96018) relating to cracked frames. Why would the dealer that i purchased the vehicle from not know this or attempt to find it since it certianly is a saftey factor. The manufacturer's warranty is 36/month/36000 comprehensive and 5 year/60,000 miles on the powertrain.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma.the contact noticed that the rear frame had rotted.while driving 30 mph, the rear frame fell off the vehicle because it was rusted.the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they placed a piece of metal on the vehicle to hold it together temporarily.no permanent repairs were made and the vehicle remains parked.the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 66,000.
Frame on 1996 tacoma has rust hole through frame.did not receive a notification of warranty extension from toyota and warranty expired 11 days before i uncovered the warranty coverage.toyota will not honor the warranty and truck is unsafe .
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that after having a rear leaf spring replaced on her vehicle, she noticed that the frame was severely rusted and damaged. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and advised her that they could not assist her since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 259,000.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. He stated that while driving 20 mph and attempting to make a left turn left the vehicle continued driving straight and he lost control of vehicle. He was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer stated that he needed to repaire the frame. There is a recall out for this vehicle where they will have to replace them but this vehicles frame can be repaired at the owners expense at $480.00 dollars. There will be repairs done to the vehicle . The failure mileage was 211000 and current mileage was 211800.
I own a 1996 toyota tacoma. I received a "limited service campaign" letter in the mail on july 18th 2011. The notice stated that tacoma model years 1996-2000 need to be inspected for frame rust and possible perforation. It was determined thatthe frames in a number of these vehicles may not have corrosion-resistant protection sufficient for area with high road salt use. This condition is un-related to normal surface rust commonly found on metallic surfaces after years of use. I live in northern illinois and with my vin, my truck certainly falls into this category. The notice, which was my first and only one received, came to my house 90 days past the 15 year in service date that toyota extended the campaign for. After speaking with toyota, i was able to have my truck inspected. The frame has severe rust but somehow managed to "pass" the perforation test. The results of the test were in my opinion marginal at best. I have been trying to have toyota send a factory representative to my local dealership to further inspect my truck frame. This has not happened as of yet (july 27th,2011) and toyota seems to be playing a back and forth game to get this done. Corporate toyota is well aware of this frame corrosion issue but is failing miserably by not standing behind the problem. During this campaign, toyota has replaced numerous frames and has "re-purchased" many trucks from consumers in the affected states. Once my truck was deemed "past 15 years from in service date", they are turning their backs on this issue. As stated before, my notice was not received until july 18th 2011, putting the truck literally 90 days past. I started trying to resolve this issue with toyota july 19th 2011. I will no longer allow my family to ride in this vehicle as i have no confidence that the frame will hold up. I'm filing this complaint to make sure toyota does what is right in this case and stand behind their product as they so often promote in their adds. Thank you.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma.the contact stated that toyota will not accept his vehicle for the voluntary customer support program.this program is in regards to the rear frame corrosion on the 1995 and 1996 tacomas.toyota is offering 1.5 times the blue book value for these vehicles.the manufacturer informed the contact that his vehicle has a salvage title; therefore, they were unable to buy his vehicle back.the current mileage was 179,171 and failure mileage was 178,000.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was in park, the contact noticed that the subframe near the rear passenger side corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.
About two weeks ago the vehicle was taken todealer becausefront left tire wobbled while driving.the dealer stated that frame rail would be replaced perrecall #96v129000.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was being repaired, the mechanic was able to push his finger through the vehicle's frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced manufacturer communication number: lsc-90-d. The failure mileage was unknown.
The frame is rusted to the point where the leaf spring mounts are crushing the frame and the frame has holes rusting through.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the chassis, framing and sub frame were completely rusted with corrosion to the point of deterioration. The vehicle was taken for an inspection and was not able to pass. The inspection showed that there had been so much corrosion that the parts could potential detach from the framing. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Updated 08/11/14*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle did not pass the new york state inspection. No buy back was available. Toyota did not offer any assistance. Updated 08/12/2014
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact noticed cracks near the front area of the sub frame. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic, both of which detected that the entire frame was completely rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.updated 10/24/13
There is an actual hole rusted through the structural frame of the truck.in december of 2010, while inside of the 15 year warranty period, toyota claimed there was no rust on the frame of the vehicle other than "surface rust."in september of 2011, after the 15 year warranty had expired, toyota claimed there was rust, corrosion, and an actual hole in the frame of the vehicle.toyota is claiming to have issued a voluntary recall for their rusted frames, but is passing the frames until they are just outside of their 15 year warranty period and then failing them.there is no excuse for having steel rust completely through on the frame of a vehicle that has been cared for and maintained.it is a safety hazard, and it is amazing to think that these vehicles could break in half while on the highway at high speed.toyota needs to step up and take responsibility for their subcontracters cutting corners during the manufacturing process.their self-imposed programs are not extensive enough, federal penalties need to be enacted.thank you.
1996 toyota tacoma. Attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to a rust corrosion perforation problem *tgwthe consumer never received a notice stating there was a problem with the vehicle. The consumer learned about the problem in november 2001, and had the vehicle inspected, where it was confirmed that rust was present. The vehicle was inspected and the corrosion problem was found in november 2011, well before the cutoff date. Updated 08/28/12updated 10/15/12
1996 toyota tacoma.consumer writes in regards to severe corrosion and rust on the vehicle rear passenger side frame.toyota informed the consumer the 15 year warranty had expired, and there was nothing they could do to help.
1996toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to frame rust corrosion *tgwthe consumer stated he received a letter in the mail regarding frame rust.the consumer made an appointment to have the vehicle inspected.the consumer stated it appeared the dealer never performed any inspection in regards to the frame of his truck. The dealer informed the consumer that everything looked good and there were no major problems and the body shop would treat the frame, by treating any bad sections, then under coat and condition the frame. Two days later, the consumer received a call stating the body shop found a few major problems, and they were unable to continue and toyota would come and talk to the consumer about a buy back as the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The consumer stated in two days, the vehicle went from being ok to unsafe to drive.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was fractured under the passenger side of the vehicle. The fracture began form the front passenger side of the vehicle to the rear of the passenger side. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the failure was confirmed but the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 176,000.the consumer was informed that rust had perforated the frame of the vehicle in several places and the vehicle was not safe to drive.updated 03/14/12
I purchased a one owner 96 tacoma 4wd truck last month the owner said the truck had completed a frame recall for corrosion in nov of 2011. After purchasing the truck i had the truck maintenances at my local toyota dealer. The dealer said the frame has a large hole in it and it has happened since the frame had been treated per the recall. Now i am stuck with a truck that is unsafe to drive due to a shoddy recall job by toyota. I tried to rectify the issue with tmmi headquarters but they said after 15 years their frames are not guaranteed. Considering it has been less than 2 years since the truck had been treated i think they owe it to either replace the frame or purchase the truck per their agreement. In my opinion just spraying the truck with undercoating inadequately was just covering up the real problem which is the poor quality frames.
Premature frame deterioration. Engine is good and still gets 24 mpg, no oil burning. Rear frame over tires failed and had to be welded with new frame pieces. Both sides. About 5 months later, could not register vehicle due to additional, unrepairable frame failures. Repair shop said he has welded about 100 toyota tacoma trucks. Known to have premature failures in the chasis.
Toyota tacoma 1996 has extreme frame rust making vehicle unsafe.
Severly rusted frame.
Frame failure: the frame broke, between the leaf springs, during normal usage.after further inspection, the frame is rusting through in multiple places.toyota dealership told me 5 years ago that my truck didn't qualify for the toyota frame rust recall, that it was mostly northern (colder climate) states.
Vehicle taken in for recall undercoating for defective frame. Service advised frame perforated and would not do undercoating. Vehicle past 15-year warranty buy-back program (150% of bluebook) by about two days. No action available. 2014 continued use and attempted servicing. Refused due to frame deterioration. Contacted dealer for cost estimate of frame replacement. Advised by parts that frame was discontinued in 2006 (2006!) and no alternatives available. Vehicle now has 77500 miles on it and in good condition save for the defective frame that is irreparable.
Vehicle was purchased in november 2013, frame is cracked in the right rear and numerous holes are forming due to the widely known issue of improper corrosion preventative and poor manufacturer quality of materials used and design. Was told by tmc customer service that the "limited service bulletin" had expired and they are not responsible. This should be the last complaint of this known issue as consumers are dying in gm vehicles that the company knew about for 10 years prior.i have owned toyotas all my life, and now the life of my younger sister literally teeters on the cracked frame of her 1996 toyota liability.i am starting a petition to the white house ( we the people petition site and search toyota frame recall) and hope that others searching this site and the 222 people who have made complaints will sign it.that is if their truck has not collapsed and killed them.to put a time limit on a safety hazard such as this is disgusting, immoral, and downright intolerable.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was excessive rust and corrosion that progressed without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop where it was rust proofed, but the failure recurred years later on the undercarriage. The vehicle was taken back to a repair shop and the technician stated that they would need to rust proof the vehicle again and weld a plate to prevent holes and the frame from fracturing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified more than three years ago and provided no remedy. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the front and rear of the vehicle had extensive rust and corrosion on the underbody and framing. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the framing of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 96v129000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unknown frame corrosion recall. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the frame was severely corroded. The dealer also stated that the frame could not be replaced or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 103,000.updated 05/21/12updated 06/04/12
Tapping noise inengine has been going on since 4-12-97.consumer found out that head gasket was blown, and other problems had been happening, toyotahas not been assisting consumer with any of thevehicles issues, a defective head gasket was not replaced as it should have been,and from one toyota dealer to the next has found more and more problems. Toyotastated they will not coverhead gasket problem regardless ofthe past problem. . consumer states since head gasket was done the exhaust studs were tightened due to the engine making noise, it sounds like valve rapping, thumbing noise over bumps at left floor area, rear springs were broken and noise from front end and also noise at idle. *yd
Vehicle taken in for recall undercoating for defective frame. Service advised frame perforated and would not do undercoating. Vehicle past 15-year warranty buy-back program (150% of bluebook) by about two days. No action available. 2014 continued use and attempted servicing. Refused due to frame deterioration. Contacted dealer for cost estimate of frame replacement. Advised by parts that frame was discontinued in 2006 (2006!) and no alternatives available. Vehicle now has 77500 miles on it and in good condition save for the defective frame that is irreparable.
Vehicle was purchased in november 2013, frame is cracked in the right rear and numerous holes are forming due to the widely known issue of improper corrosion preventative and poor manufacturer quality of materials used and design. Was told by tmc customer service that the "limited service bulletin" had expired and they are not responsible. This should be the last complaint of this known issue as consumers are dying in gm vehicles that the company knew about for 10 years prior.i have owned toyotas all my life, and now the life of my younger sister literally teeters on the cracked frame of her 1996 toyota liability.i am starting a petition to the white house ( we the people petition site and search toyota frame recall) and hope that others searching this site and the 222 people who have made complaints will sign it.that is if their truck has not collapsed and killed them.to put a time limit on a safety hazard such as this is disgusting, immoral, and downright intolerable.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the passenger side suspension support was damaged. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 96v129000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The folsom lake toyota dealer was contacted and refused to do the repair because the failure already occurred on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 278,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Shocks wore out at 10,000 miles.
My husbands 1996 tacoma was recalled due to rusting underneath and was dangerous to drive, but because we were in chapter 13 we were told to come and get the truck back from the dealer.we are now done this month with the chapter 13 and we have called toyota and they will not make good on the recall offer. My husband now has a truck that he cannot sale or trade because it is red tagged.
There rear of the vehicle made noise.the vehicle was returned to the dealer because the noise could not be resolved.the consumer believes the dealer resold the vehicle without it being repaired.
Truck is still in good running condition but the body is rusting off the frame.is there anything i can do... Please help me find a solution.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma.the contact stated that the frame on the rear passenger's side tire became detached from the vehicle.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified.the approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 60 mph over an uneven road, the vehicle started bouncing abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact noticed rust on the rear driver side leaf spring and the frame of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,138.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the front passenger's side suspension collapsed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 96v129000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
Suspension malfunctioned.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 96v129000 (suspension:front). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs and the dealer confirmed that the frame was corroded. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the recall was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 114,869 and the current mileage was 114,879.
I purchased a one owner 96 tacoma 4wd truck last month the owner said the truck had completed a frame recall for corrosion in nov of 2011. After purchasing the truck i had the truck maintenances at my local toyota dealer. The dealer said the frame has a large hole in it and it has happened since the frame had been treated per the recall. Now i am stuck with a truck that is unsafe to drive due to a shoddy recall job by toyota. I tried to rectify the issue with tmmi headquarters but they said after 15 years their frames are not guaranteed. Considering it has been less than 2 years since the truck had been treated i think they owe it to either replace the frame or purchase the truck per their agreement. In my opinion just spraying the truck with undercoating inadequately was just covering up the real problem which is the poor quality frames.
I purchased truck in 2005 from toyota of nicholasville ky i heard there was a recall never received recall notice took truck to have brakes done mechanic refused to work on it because of dangerous frame holes rust can push in sides of frame with fingers and make a hole mechanic said it was very dangerous to drive!
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, the rear passenger's side of the vehicle started to lower. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, the contact discovered the rear center leaf spring had fractured and had also punctured the fuel tank causing the fuel to leak from the vehicle. The contact indicated that the fractured leaf spring was severe rusted. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was not available.
The frame is rusted, in some areas, clear through. The brackets that hold suspension have rusted through. Everything that touches the frame has an excess amount of rust. The truck is parked because i'm afraid it will cause great bodily harm if the truck falls apart while driving.
Transmission noisy in third gear, suspension pops on rough roads, and speedometer makes clicking noise.
Consumer stated the rear springs were broken and there was a noise coming front the front of the vehicle, dealer checked the front suspension but could not duplicate the problem.
Frame corroded and cracked. Husband was able to brace with sheet metal and weld. Just wanted to make you aware.
Right rear frame excessive rust. Taken to mechanic to verify the safety issue.
Front suspension support mechanism failed prior to recall (96v-129).
Faulty front suspension, causing premature wear of the goodyear tires outer/inner tread.
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma.the contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. Number: 96v129000 (suspension:front), the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer refused repairs due to the vehicle age.the contact did not call the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 154,000.
Faulty speedometer.front end suspension faulty,leaf spring noise.
Suspensionfailure.
The vehicle has bad alignment and shimmies at 60mph. This has caused thetires to be ruined.
While driving vehicle about any speed, especially 65 mph,consumerhit a bump and the front tires started bouncing up and down, making the consumer lose control of vehicle.the tires stopped bouncing after while.manufacturer was contacted, they said that they did not find this matter as a problem.
While driving, experiences erratic operation in front suspension, when hit pot holes or slight indentation in road, vehicle steering column and front end shakes and vibrates violently, dlr/mfr can't correct problem.consumer states that manufacturer admitted problem and they were putting outheavier front springs and shocks, however this would be at consumer's cost, consumer states front and rear suspension needs balanced.speaker had to be replaced.radiator was replaced due to leaking coolant.
Front end rattles prior to/after recall repairs. (96v-129).
Received recall notice four months ago for front suspension, can't get vehicle repaired because dealer claims they don't have the parts and don't know when they will receive the parts.
My truckexperiences severe transmision noise when i apply brakes, came to a stop and then proceed.a noticeable clunking noise took place as if the transmission was broken.also my front tires wore excessively on the heels, and i was told by the dealer that the front end was misaligned. Ofcourse i paid for a front end alignment but it didnt help the vehicle from shaking at speeds of 55+mph.also , the front suspension shimmies, shakes, and rattles over minor road imperfections. I feel like the steering wheel is telling me this vehicle is unsafe. I have never had an accident, and my vehicle is still under warranty. Can someone offer help or advice? thomas j finley.( dot number: )
I've had problems with a few other things as well, and toyota has been unwilling to help. Also, i haven't ever received any update or recall info from toyota, sense i have owned it.( dot number: tire size: 33 12 50 )
Front suspension failed.
Suspension failure, causing poor stability.
While turning left into a parking spaceleft front ofvehicle fell toground.dealer verified thatfront left ball joint broke. Similar to recall96v129000.
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the ball joint snap causing the front driver side wheel to separate and the consumer will have to pull over. Dealer notified.ts
While driving, upper and lower ball joints broke and front end fell, causing major damage to other components in vehicle.
While driving, upper and lower ball joints broke and front end fell, causing major damage to other components in vehicle.
Left front strut leaking. *et
Top of the shock absorber mount detached from the frame because of metal failure. *nlm
Front shocks replaced.
Shock tower failed.
Erratic suspension system resulting premature tire wear and causing the truck to lift off the grounf when going arond small curves.
Weakened shock absorbers caused the truck to bounce too much.nlm
Bracket that holds coil spring ontoframe on driver's side broke. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Erratic suspension system resulting premature tire wear and causing the truck to lift off the grounf when going arond small curves.
Front suspension support bracket bar snapped from frame.
Wheel bearings over torqued in manufacturing, causing right front wheel to snap off at spindle.
Rear suspension support spring has crystallized.
Frist real seal, rear seal and bearing, bearing and axle, new axle put in then flew off truck and crashed, 3 weeks later rear seals axle again help
During pa state inspection, notified by dealer that both rear leaf springs were broken. Dealer wanted $1200 + to replace. I found a local shop to replace them with aftermarket parts for under $800. Toyota knows there is a problem with these springs and yet still tries to milk the owners for more $.
Rear suspension bouncs/vibrates.
Frist real seal, rear seal and bearing, bearing and axle, new axle put in then flew off truck and crashed, 3 weeks later rear seals axle again help
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While driving, experiences erratic operation in front suspension, when hit pot holes or slight indentation in road, vehicle steering column and front end shakes and vibrates violently, dlr/mfr can't correct problem.consumer states that manufacturer admitted problem and they were putting outheavier front springs and shocks, however this would be at consumer's cost, consumer states front and rear suspension needs balanced.speaker had to be replaced.radiator was replaced due to leaking coolant.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Axle falls out causing crash rear seal keeps going and bearing
Axle falls out causing crash rear seal keeps going and bearing
Tapping noise inengine has been going on since 4-12-97.consumer found out that head gasket was blown, and other problems had been happening, toyotahas not been assisting consumer with any of thevehicles issues, a defective head gasket was not replaced as it should have been,and from one toyota dealer to the next has found more and more problems. Toyotastated they will not coverhead gasket problem regardless ofthe past problem. . consumer states since head gasket was done the exhaust studs were tightened due to the engine making noise, it sounds like valve rapping, thumbing noise over bumps at left floor area, rear springs were broken and noise from front end and also noise at idle. *yd
Both driver's side and passenger side rear leaf springs hav developed cracks. Vehicle has three leaf springs. Consumer notedatsb to upgradeleaf springs from three to four.manufacturer and dealer refused to correct the tsb. Please provide any further details.
Both rear springs broke, causing noise in the rear part of the vehicle which may causea loss of vehicle control.common problem.please provide further information.
Right rear spring is broken, i had it fixed once before at an indipendent repair shop. This is a known problem with toyotas rear springs i would like to know what the nhtsa is doing about it since it is a safety problem.
I have heard a noise in rear for some time.i discovered recently that the middle of right rear leaf spring was popped out and rubbing the shock.no used part can be found and new part very unaffordable considering 5000.00 left owing on 18000 for the vehicle.work for local tag office and have heard many similiar reports on same part.reports came from individuals, mechanics, and dealers.
Rear springs cracked causing rear end suspension problems.
There was a squeaking noise present due to the rear leaf spring breaking. Dealer replaced the 3 leaf spring with a 4 leaf spring.
Rear leaf springs failed at 80,000 miles, causing a gash into tire. Mechanic stated that toyota was sending a spring with 4 leafs instead of three. Apparently installed with wrong leafs.consumer states that prior to new springs, vehicle rocked and rolled and was very unstable, mechanic installed a clamp on the broken spring, however the spring gradually worked its way under the clamp cuasing the broken leaf to swing out into the tire.
Rear middle leaf spring broke in half, causeingvehicle to vibrate when driving.
Both rear leaf springs broke, causingspring to cut into brake line.please give any further details.
While making turns tires were rubbing.a private repair shopexaminedvehicle, and determined that right rear leaf springbroke.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Both rear springs failed.nlm
Calle d toyotasales to report complaint.i was informed that manufacturer was aware of the defect in the rear suspension and has began correct it with a stronger leaf spring later in 1996.even though they are aware of the defect they are not issuing a recall.
Faulty speedometer.front end suspension faulty,leaf spring noise.
It appearsto me that toyota has used a bad quality spring steel not only have my cracked but so have evreyone that i have talk to. The salvage yard has told me that as soon as they get some in that are not cracked they are sold fast, i was told by two difrent spring service companys in town that all the tacoma springs crack what is this am i the first person to report this the danger here is if the center leaf falls out like mine did it could stab the tires and cause one heck of a accident, i always loved my toyota but come on a cracked leaf spring and they want 375.00 each for them at a spring shop lord knows what toyotas getting.thank you mark gianopoulos.
While traveling at highway speed at 65 mph rear leaf springbroke. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop which informed consumer that both rear leaf springs had to be replaced because manufacturer had redesigned the rear leaf spring assembly. *ml
Contacted dealer , the service department stated they couldn't help me because the truck was out of warranty. Steve in service said he had no idea how much it would cost to repair my truck, he said he would transfer me to parts at which point we were disconnected. I contacted the dealer's parts department on my own and found that the part numbers had been changed from the originals whic denotes a change. Further investigation revealed that toyota issued a service bulletin ( #su00197) denoting a change of the rear leaf springsin relation to ride comfort. There were two other bulletins (#com0401k) relating to rear spring squeaks and (tc96018) relating to cracked frames. Why would the dealer that i purchased the vehicle from not know this or attempt to find it since it certianly is a saftey factor. The manufacturer's warranty is 36/month/36000 comprehensive and 5 year/60,000 miles on the powertrain.
Spoke to local dealer technician. Hesaid that this dealership was taking care of this problem with goodwill repairs that included both parts and labor. I was charged $100 labor for the repairs by another dealership.i feel that if one dealership can do this then they all can. Two of the three spring leafs had broken completely.they were replaced with an updated set that included three main and one overload built right into the assembley.toyota obviously knows that they had a problem due to this updated part assy. That the dealer had right in stock and changed that day while i waited.
Rear leaf springs broke on both sides ofvehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Left & right rear leaf springs have broken in half. Dealer has admitted that they are having a problem with these. They agreed to split the cost with me 50-50. However, i feel there needs to be a recall on this item. I know of 3 other people that have had this same problem that live here in the salem/bloomington area. The failure date/milage i listed is incorect.. Since i have no idea when the springs actually broke... I noticed it while looking for a squeeking noise i was hearing. Thanks!
Right rear leaf spring snapped while driving, causing it to swing out of assembly, which could have gotten caught on brake line or caused a tire to blowout.
Right side rear leaf spring broke in half at 79,000 miles. Rodland toyota in everett, wa. Stated this is not covered under the extended warranty. The service department did not mention this as a known problem. No offers were extended to correct the defect. No mention was made when i purchased the truck 6 months ago (oct. 03). Truck was said to be in excellent condition.
Vehicle experienced broken leaf spring due to weight of truck bed and undercarriage, an ex-technician stated that this vehicle along with 1995-1997 models were made with passenger car suspensions.
Both rear leaf springs cracked, this is a problem toyota is aware of but won't repair at their expense, toyota claims it is not dangerous, perhaps after first death they will take notice
Broken rear driver side leaf springs on 1996 toyota tacoma 4wd extended cab led to poor vehicular control and tire damage
Heard a metal-like rubbing sound approximately 3-4 weeks before noticing problem. Two rear leaf springs broke, which may have caused a tire blow out and may result in an accident.toyota is aware of the problem and has new design o rear leaf spring.
Rear leaf spring on passenger side (# 2 leaf) has cracked, leading to unpredictable rear suspesion behavior over bumps.this is a widely known problem.toyota is aware that there is a high failure rate on tacoma leaf springs, as are all parts and service personnel that i have spoken to.this is a very expensive repair for a known problem, toyota should be providing assistance/recall.
Noticed right rear wheel bounce, investigated noticed middle leaf protruding and rubbing on shock absorber.called toyota about problem, they indicated that they would not replace it, and i had to take it back to the dealer for repair at my expense.called dealer, dealer said both leaf springs should be replaced on left and right sides.repair cost would be around $1200.00.one other note, this truck was never used to carry large loads.
Rear leaf spring broke.dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
Leaf spring failed.
I recently noticed that both of my rear #2 leaf springs were broken in half and had shifted out of place. In trying to figuree out where the cheapest place to get the leaf springs would be i found out that this has been an "known problem" with the tacoma. One person even knew the prolem before i could even tell him about it.
The middle leaf spring on my truck broke in half.i bought replacement springs at lexington auto springs, the salesman told me that they have already replaced the rear springs on about 30 tacoma's (all 96 or 97 models) in the last couple of months.
Bad rear leaf springs, causing extreme instability.vehicle: 1996 toyota tacoma 4x4 regular cab, regular bed, 4cylinder.the middle rear leaf spring has a tendancy to break, even under light loads.on my truck, the driver's side broke at around 100,000 miles, the passenger sidebroke at about 110,000 miles.this created two problems:1) the rear of the truck tends to leave the ground on even small bumps.2) there is less weight towards the front of the vehicle, causing a serious degradation in steering control.my springs broke with no load, i heard it happen each time.i contacted a toyota dealershipexpecting there is some sort of recall on these springs, they said no, but there was a 'technical bulletin' for replacement of these springs.toyota would not pay for the replacement, except if under warranty.(my warranty expired at 100,000 miles)they wanted $345 each side, plus labor to have the problem fixed.there was no way i could afford it. Idrove around with for a year and a half with a broken leaf spring on each side, wondering when i would get in a crash. How many other tacoma's out there have this same problem? many!i did some research into fixing the problem myself.i called a local toyota repair shop (not the dealership), they stated that this is a major and very very common problem with 1996 tacoma's, that i was the fourth caller for that day alone asking about the springs.doing more research on the internet, i learned about countless cases of both leaf springs breaking, with and without a load.this needs to be a safety recall because the springs are prone to failure andthe vehicle is extremely unstable when they are broken.i have high quality digital photo's available, the web siteis still being developed http://tacomasprings.home.comcast.net email or call, i can send out the whole cd, i have more than 50 photos total, all taken at [email protected] you. Sean
Under normal driving conditions rear leaf springs both left and right sides broke and separated. (tiresize: 10.5 30 15)( dot number:tire size: 10.5 30 15 )
Whiledriving at 45 mph and without warning the rear right tire blew out.*nlm
Tires unsafe and do not offer proper traction for efficient braking and handling of vehicle.(firestone wilderness ht (p215 70 r14).
Just inquiring to see if wildernessht has defective status. No safety defect listed in summary. (dot number: w2hyawatiresize: p215/70r14)
Two tire failures (complete seperation) within 20,000 mile period.( dot number: )
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When driving at 15 mph caught a flat tire, and when trying to change the tire, the wheel was stuck to the axle assembly part.consumer had to beat the tire off with a hammer.when thevehicle was put in the shop, the dealer had to use a hammer to beat under the vehicle to get the tire off.
I bought my 1996 toyota tacoma equpped with firestone wilderness at p215/70r14 96s. Within the first week i had two( dot number: p215/70r14 tire size: p215/70r14 )
Three of five tires (original) dunlop (p22575r15) have been ruined with sidewall punctures.
Firestone wilderness tires (p215 70 r14) were replaced many times due to tread separation, hole in the sidewall, causing vehicle vibration.
Pe-00-020; tires were purchased for a 1996 toyota, tacoma ,15 inch tires, dot number not availabletires only have 12 thousand miles on them.consumer's brother was driving at 50-55 mph, andleft frontal tire blewout, causing vehicle to flip,killing the driver.
The tires are showing signs of separation of the treads. There are cracks around the tread beading. My local firestone dealer says it is due to age and "tire rot" . The tires are in very good condition in all other respects - there is plenty of tread left.( dot number: tire size: p215/70r14 )
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: right rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 70-75 mph, with only the driver in a 1996 toyota, tacoma; original equipment, p215/70r14, dot# w2hyawa275. Rear end damage received, and tirewas available for analysis.
Pe00020 ,firestone wilderness ht tire tread separation: while driving at 60 mph tread onrear passenger's side came off. Driver did not lose control. Tire size 21570r14, original tire equipment. Driver was the only passenger invehicle, and did not have the tire.
Even though this size tire is not apart of the firestone recall, the tread came off in a similar fashion to the recalled tires and they had to be replaced. I feel firestones problems may be even more widespred than announced.( dot number: tire size: p215/70r14 )
While driving about 65 mph steering wheel was pulling to the right due toright front tire had a tread separation.firestone wilderness tires, size p215/70r14.
Faulty front suspension, causing premature wear of the goodyear tires outer/inner tread.
Tire valve access moves away from tire valve and it becomes unaccessible for service.
Truck was rear ended and when brought in for repair of rear bumper major frame rust was found.
Recall info, can't sell without paperwork on frame and new company in our city won't or can't give me proof that frame is ok
Right rear frame excessive rust. Taken to mechanic to verify the safety issue.
I stopped at a gas station to investigate a vibration my truck had just started giving off. Found out that the frame has rusted completely through and has an inch of steel left holding it together. I called toyota and they will not accept any responsibility for the faulty steel. I bought this vehicle from a used car dealer who said the vehicle passed a missouri state inspection and am currently having to make payments on it and it can not be driven.
My husbands 1996 tacoma was recalled due to rusting underneath and was dangerous to drive, but because we were in chapter 13 we were told to come and get the truck back from the dealer.we are now done this month with the chapter 13 and we have called toyota and they will not make good on the recall offer. My husband now has a truck that he cannot sale or trade because it is red tagged.
While driving the floor mat doubled underneath the brake pedal, and causing the brakes tobe inoperative, resulting in an accident.cause unknown.please provide details.
Throttle valve sticks shut while decelerating. I adjusted the setscrew about a year ago(another 35,000 miles later) the problem has retured.since i don't have any major problems i'll continue to adjust it myself. Taking my truck to the dealer only ever causes more problems!
While driving at 52 mph on wet/two-lane highway, with cruise control on, vehicle suddenly accelerated.there was a recall on cruise control, but owner never received a notification.
While driving the vehicle lurches forward which may cause an accident.alsoactivating the a/c, the vehicle accelerates up to 20 miles.dealer replaced electronic control module.problems is still occurring.please provide further information.
While driving at 52 mph on a wet/two-lane road, with cruise control on, vehicle suddenly accelerated, almost reaching 70 mph.consumer claims there was a service recall on defective cruise control module, but he did not receive notification.
When vehicle in a idle position or coming to a stop vehicle rpms will acccelerted up 400 to 500 rps, causing the vehicle to lerch forward and applied brake pressure
The contact owns a 1996 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. He then crashed into a tree and the frontal air bags deployed. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 245,000. The vin was unavailable.
Vehicle has two safety concerns of a sticky accelerator pedal and engine rpms jumping from 600 to nearly 1100 when the air conditioning system is running, causing vehicle to jerk while at a stop. *mjs
Gas pedal sticks.
While pulling into a parking space,accelerator pedal stuck, the truck accelerated to a high speed,causing the driver to lose controland crash into 3 other vehicles. Even though driver's foot was heavy on the brake pedal the truck did not slow down. The accelerator pedal has always been hard. The body work in being taken care. Owner is waiting for a inspector from toyota to check the accelerator.
The throtle sticks badly. Often times i must stomp on the gas to get unstuck. I took it to the dealer, but they had no fix.
Throttle valve cable broke during normal use of the truck.noticed a change in transmission function and the vehicle would shift too soon and was not able to speed up normally. The transmission would shift from first to third gear at 10mph and then to 4th gear at 30 mph.it would bypass 2nd gear so i had to shift it manually in order to acheive a speedy enough start to get on the freeway. Also occurred in my brothers 96 tacoma about 4 months ago and it seems to me that it is too much of a coincidence for it to be occurring in the same model and year truck almost at the same time.took it in for repair and the cable was rusted so it seems like it is exposed somewhere in the engine thus causing it to get weathered and break.repairs were over $300 dollars at dealership and i think it should have been covered under some warranty since it seems like that part should have had a housing to protect it from being weathered and rusted.i believe that many people are having to go through this same thing with this same model and year truck since it happened twice in the same family here.
Tapping noise inengine has been going on since 4-12-97.consumer found out that head gasket was blown, and other problems had been happening, toyotahas not been assisting consumer with any of thevehicles issues, a defective head gasket was not replaced as it should have been,and from one toyota dealer to the next has found more and more problems. Toyotastated they will not coverhead gasket problem regardless ofthe past problem. . consumer states since head gasket was done the exhaust studs were tightened due to the engine making noise, it sounds like valve rapping, thumbing noise over bumps at left floor area, rear springs were broken and noise from front end and also noise at idle. *yd
Vehicle has two safety concerns of a sticky accelerator pedal and engine rpms jumping from 600 to nearly 1100 when the air conditioning system is running, causing vehicle to jerk while at a stop. *mjs
Engine normally idles at 550 rpms and suddenly and unexpectedly increased to 1050 rpms. When pulling into a garage or service station this sudden acceleration can cause an accident. Vehicle accelerated with no warning.dealer sais all tacomas do this.
Window catches in track while going up and down.
Seat belt (both drivers side and passengers side) wont retract, and many times gets caught in the door.
Sunroof would not open after recall repair was done.
Window sweepers inside door frame don't clear windows properly when window is rolled down.
1996 toyota tacoma has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance services varying from the air conditioner,wheel replacement, 4wd being inoperative and leakage on the pulley.*mrthe front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, the wiper inserts were replaced.
The spring that holds wheel cover on the wheel is not strong enough to keep the hup cap on. The hub cups were not welded properly and came off while driving. The rust build up on rear wheel caused rear brake failure.
Consumer states while driving, noticedfront left wheel was caved inward.took vehicle to dealer, who diagnosed that the vehicle's frame rail was defective.
Left front wheel stud broke while changing tire. *et
Front tires will not come off after lugs: nuts have been removed.
Consumer was traveling about 25mph onhighwayandand right rear passenger'swheel came off,andwheel went into the wood. She took her vehicle to the dealership.
Wheel rim design causes difficulty in removing tire.
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