Issue ID | 1273221 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10853182 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | TACOMA |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 03/03/16 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The frame is rusting out on my tacoma that i purchased and toyota says since they inspected it 9 month ago it no longer qualifies for frame replacement program. It had not been driven under any negative road corrosive conditions in this time, and this frame was i believe rusted when inspected and not discovered because it has rusted from the inside out. Now the power steering has gone out and i have been experiencing acceleration problems with it since purchasing it. I contacted toyota about the frame rust and was told basically too bad so sad. They have told me they filed my complaint under file #1603091915 at their national headquarters. The frame metal is defective. The power steering has quit working at approximately 75000 miles, and the truck accelerates under its own power when shifting into 5th gear. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DURANGO, IA |
VIN pattern | 5TEPX42N97ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 13/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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