95-2K rust help from toyota

PrezidentRedz · 09-03-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98tacoma27

That's how I felt. If they would have had a 1st gen on the lot that fit my specs, I would have bought it.

x2~

mn.cadena · 09-06-2009, 03:50 AM

I have an 01 Pre Runner that I purchased in April '08. I have registered the vehicle with the Toyota website, but have never received any information on the buyback program. Is there somewhere else that the vehicle has to be registered in order to get this letter?

98tacoma27 · 09-06-2009, 07:09 AM

01's aren't being bought back. Just go to the dealership and see what's up.

Dabates · 09-06-2009, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mn.cadena

I have an 01 Pre Runner that I purchased in April '08. I have registered the vehicle with the Toyota website, but have never received any information on the buyback program. Is there somewhere else that the vehicle has to be registered in order to get this letter?

I think it depends on the area you live in, I know that those in the north-east are getting letters, but again, not all states or provinces...

And yes, '01's through 04's are being bought back, there is an '03 and an '04 at my local dealership waiting to go to the crusher, I'm trying to buy the wheels off one of them...

98tacoma27 · 09-06-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabates

I think it depends on the area you live in, I know that those in the north-east are getting letters, but again, not all states or provinces...

And yes, '01's through 04's are being bought back, there is an '03 and an '04 at my local dealership waiting to go to the crusher, I'm trying to buy the wheels off one of them...

They must have run out of frames. This program has been running for over a year now. I suggest you go and talk to a dealer.

PhilC · 09-07-2009, 04:18 AM

Call Toyota Customer Service #(800)331-4331

This is your best option it gives you the most direct answer, they are acceptting 01-04 tacomas, because my truck fits that category. Just ask the rep. when you call

Dabates · 09-11-2009, 03:59 PM

Got mine back yesterday after a few days at the dealer, they did a pretty intense inspection on mine, sanded down what appears to be the whole frame and then checked for soft spots etc...finished it off with a sweet new undercoat, the truck looks brand new from underneath, needless to say I passed without any issues...

Ptowntaco · 09-18-2009, 09:48 PM

I just bought a 2000 trd prerunner i am going to bring it down to the dealer and see if they will check mine out for me i hope nothing is wrong i just got it

. I dont have to pay anything right?

DadsToy · 09-19-2009, 03:50 AM

That is correct, no cost to you.

oldtacomaguy · 09-19-2009, 08:14 AM

I was at the dealers in Connecticut yesterday and they were doing a frame replacement. I talked to the service manager about it and he tells me they've done about 20 full frame replacements and none of them have had any problems.

PhilC · 09-19-2009, 02:25 PM

I stopped by the other day to check on mine, which is in pieces, the only problem is that there is a delay on the brake lines that run all the way to the back, the rest is being covered. There are however some things that are not covered, but that is just normal wear and tear, they do not charge any labor, it is just the cost of parts.

Rattler · 09-22-2009, 06:43 AM

My '04 is in getting the undercoat treatment. I tried getting an FJ Cruiser for a loaner but I am having fun with the '09 Camry they gave me instead. It is actually a nice car.

I asked the service manager about the buyback when I took it in for inspection and him said they are re-framing them and a buyback is quite rare on the 2001-04s.

mn.cadena · 10-09-2009, 02:27 AM

I took my 01 in last Saturday and they just took pictures which they then E-mailed to Toyota. Toyota responded that the frame was fine and they didn't even do any undercoating.

Rattler · 10-09-2009, 02:57 AM

I think its kind of odd that they didn't even undercoat it. I thought they were at least doing that to all of them that weren't being replaced. Eh, your covered for 14 years from the build date from what I understand.

mn.cadena · 10-09-2009, 04:14 AM

I was a little surprised by this as well. But at least if there is rust in a few years due to no undercoating it will fall back onto the dealership for not doing the service.

Ramphonic · 10-09-2009, 04:22 AM

Mine hasn't been undercoated either. I am told the state (MA) I live in hasn't approved the process.

mn.cadena · 10-09-2009, 04:37 AM

My truck is registered in New York, so I don't know why they wouldn't go ahead and apply the undercoating.

Mr Goodwrench · 11-12-2009, 12:00 PM

Just dropped off my 02 Tacoma and it failed. Looks like a new frame and it's going to take 3 weeks. Are you guys saying that I may still be charged for things like rusted brakelines, hoses.etc??

Dennis

Tbell5 · 12-06-2009, 05:20 PM

I am a little confused. I am new to this link, recently you hear that Toyota has placed a recall on certain year Tundra's for the rust issue. This is the first I have heard about the Tacoma. I have read the link below and it mentions the 95-00' models. Now if you go back further I have read somebody with a 01' received the buy back. Have they extended the years? I have a 04' and what I can tell, living in NY i have the normal frame rust. I would like to make sure it is nothing serious?

My two questions are:

1) Has toyota extended the years on the tacoma>

2) Does the dealer do a free rust check?

Thanks.

snoope · 12-06-2009, 05:43 PM

tbell5,

you have 2 options..
1) call your local Toyota dealer and ask about a "frame inspection" or
2) Call Toyota at 1-888-270-9371 and have your 17 digit VIN# available

Either one should give you your answer..

S

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DadsToy Member Name: David Joined: Aug 2009, #21246 Location: Gainesville, Florida Gender: Male Posts: 47 2001 Tacamo Double Cab 4x4 V6 2001 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4	That is correct, no cost to you. __________________ KG4ZFC 2001 Tacoma SR5 DBL Cab V6 4x4 On 33's

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oldtacomaguy four forty four Name: Dave Joined: Dec 2006, #444 Location: SE Conn. Age: 54 Gender: Male Posts: 4,991 08 SR-5 4WD Impulse Red Pearl 2008 Access Cab Automatic V-6 Alpine deck and amp, Polk speakers front and rear, Kenwood subwoofer, windows tinted to 20%, Sockmonkey decals, TSB, Eibach springs and Bilstein 5100's	I was at the dealers in Connecticut yesterday and they were doing a frame replacement. I talked to the service manager about it and he tells me they've done about 20 full frame replacements and none of them have had any problems. __________________

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Ramphonic Member Joined: Jul 2009, #20274 Location: Cape Cod Gender: Male Posts: 84 2k1 SR5 4x4 V6 2001 Xtra Cab Manual Trd Exhaust Clear Corners Red Clear Tails	Mine hasn't been undercoated either. I am told the state (MA) I live in hasn't approved the process. __________________

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snoope Senior Member Name: Snoope Joined: Jun 2009, #18414 Location: new hampshire Gender: Male Posts: 454 02 taco xtra cab sr5 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 2.7 4 banga' Fresh frame replace care of Toyo	tbell5, you have 2 options.. 1) call your local Toyota dealer and ask about a "frame inspection" or 2) Call Toyota at 1-888-270-9371 and have your 17 digit VIN# available Either one should give you your answer.. S __________________ Snoope

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09-06-2009, 03:50 AM	#682
mn.cadena Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7379 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 28 01 PreRunner Xtra Cab SR5 2001 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4	I have an 01 Pre Runner that I purchased in April '08. I have registered the vehicle with the Toyota website, but have never received any information on the buyback program. Is there somewhere else that the vehicle has to be registered in order to get this letter?

09-07-2009, 04:18 AM	#686
PhilC Junior Member Name: Phil Joined: May 2009, #17716 Location: Huntersville, NC Gender: Male Posts: 17 02 Tacoma 2.4L Regular Cab Automatic 2.4L None Yet	Call Toyota Customer Service #(800)331-4331 This is your best option it gives you the most direct answer, they are acceptting 01-04 tacomas, because my truck fits that category. Just ask the rep. when you call

09-11-2009, 03:59 PM	#687
Dabates Member Joined: Jul 2009, #19485 Location: Guelph, Ontario Gender: Male Posts: 50 2001 TRD 2001 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6	Got mine back yesterday after a few days at the dealer, they did a pretty intense inspection on mine, sanded down what appears to be the whole frame and then checked for soft spots etc...finished it off with a sweet new undercoat, the truck looks brand new from underneath, needless to say I passed without any issues...

09-18-2009, 09:48 PM	#688
Ptowntaco Camburg :) Name: Bryce Joined: Sep 2009, #22772 Location: Petaluma Ca. Gender: Male Posts: 414 2000 Prerunner TRD 2000 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 ltr V6 Tint, Socked, Deck Plate mod, Camburg 2.5 coils, Camburg UCA, 5100's in the rear, Custom Deaver leaf pack, Micky Thomson Classic Locks, BFG KM2,	I just bought a 2000 trd prerunner i am going to bring it down to the dealer and see if they will check mine out for me i hope nothing is wrong i just got it . I dont have to pay anything right?

09-19-2009, 02:25 PM	#691
PhilC Junior Member Name: Phil Joined: May 2009, #17716 Location: Huntersville, NC Gender: Male Posts: 17 02 Tacoma 2.4L Regular Cab Automatic 2.4L None Yet	I stopped by the other day to check on mine, which is in pieces, the only problem is that there is a delay on the brake lines that run all the way to the back, the rest is being covered. There are however some things that are not covered, but that is just normal wear and tear, they do not charge any labor, it is just the cost of parts.

09-22-2009, 06:43 AM	#692
Rattler Wandering But Not Lost Joined: Jul 2009, #19435 Location: Bay City MI Gender: Male Posts: 191 '04 DoubleCab "2.5 Lift on "32s 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 All Pro rear bumper with an Ironman Offroad swing-out spare carrier, Bajarack on top, blacked-out grill, Lightforce 140s Mombasa Rooftop Tent	My '04 is in getting the undercoat treatment. I tried getting an FJ Cruiser for a loaner but I am having fun with the '09 Camry they gave me instead. It is actually a nice car. I asked the service manager about the buyback when I took it in for inspection and him said they are re-framing them and a buyback is quite rare on the 2001-04s.

10-09-2009, 02:27 AM	#693
mn.cadena Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7379 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 28 01 PreRunner Xtra Cab SR5 2001 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4	I took my 01 in last Saturday and they just took pictures which they then E-mailed to Toyota. Toyota responded that the frame was fine and they didn't even do any undercoating.

10-09-2009, 02:57 AM	#694
Rattler Wandering But Not Lost Joined: Jul 2009, #19435 Location: Bay City MI Gender: Male Posts: 191 '04 DoubleCab "2.5 Lift on "32s 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 All Pro rear bumper with an Ironman Offroad swing-out spare carrier, Bajarack on top, blacked-out grill, Lightforce 140s Mombasa Rooftop Tent	I think its kind of odd that they didn't even undercoat it. I thought they were at least doing that to all of them that weren't being replaced. Eh, your covered for 14 years from the build date from what I understand.

10-09-2009, 04:14 AM	#695
mn.cadena Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7379 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 28 01 PreRunner Xtra Cab SR5 2001 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4	I was a little surprised by this as well. But at least if there is rust in a few years due to no undercoating it will fall back onto the dealership for not doing the service.

10-09-2009, 04:37 AM	#697
mn.cadena Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7379 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 28 01 PreRunner Xtra Cab SR5 2001 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4	My truck is registered in New York, so I don't know why they wouldn't go ahead and apply the undercoating.

11-12-2009, 12:00 PM	#698
Mr Goodwrench Junior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3501 Posts: 20	Just dropped off my 02 Tacoma and it failed. Looks like a new frame and it's going to take 3 weeks. Are you guys saying that I may still be charged for things like rusted brakelines, hoses.etc?? Dennis

12-06-2009, 05:20 PM	#699
Tbell5 Member Joined: Dec 2009, #27015 Location: NY Gender: Male Posts: 31 04 TRD XCAB 2004 Xtra Cab Manual	I am a little confused. I am new to this link, recently you hear that Toyota has placed a recall on certain year Tundra's for the rust issue. This is the first I have heard about the Tacoma. I have read the link below and it mentions the 95-00' models. Now if you go back further I have read somebody with a 01' received the buy back. Have they extended the years? I have a 04' and what I can tell, living in NY i have the normal frame rust. I would like to make sure it is nothing serious? My two questions are: 1) Has toyota extended the years on the tacoma> 2) Does the dealer do a free rust check? Thanks.

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