2003 Toyota Tacoma Rust

I need help from the Tacoma World Junkies like myself!! I found a hole around the size of a quarter in my frame. I have read some mixed post on here about recalls that ended in 2010 and some that extends to 15 years of the vehicle in service date, I am the original owner and bought this truck in 2003. I called Toyota today (Saturday) but cant get through to anyone. Anyone out there know of the situation? Thank you

 

take it in to the dealer and see what they say

 

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblogpost.aspx?post=87e1d0d5-d392-48c9-969b-ca0ea4bbd554

 

they will recall it. if your dealer doesn't or is being a bitch. call somewhere else or go higher up./

 

Thanks guys, I paid 28000 for my truck, I just recently got into matenince myself and relied their is a problem. Man, I love my truck and i hope Toyota honors their statements and reputation of quality, Heck I could of bought a full sized truck for what I paid for my yota

 

they will look after you. if there is a rust hole chances are they will buy your truck back for above market value. just remember to not settle on there first offer

 

WIll I have to pay for the inspection?

 

no it should be free. warranty inspection.

 

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1) I had my '02 re-framed in '09 with NO TROUBLES BUT I also went in with open mind and SHUT mouth.......Let your dealer do the talking and you will get a much better experience....

2) They DO NOT BUY BACK 2000-2004 ..it will be re-framed and again perfect time to make your service rep a friend....if anything else needs to be done to your truck;this is the time to do it; dealer gets paid "full boat" for the frame swap so you can negotiate GREAT prices for items not included ; ie; I paid for parts at reduced prices and NO LABOR cost...Shocks/struts and upgraded these at GREAT $$$..

Good luck OP....

IF you do not get the results you want...jump onto some of the threads here at TW and copy a few of the important TOYOTA phone #'s down....Once you read through these you will see a quiet demeanor gets results much quicker than being a "lil bit@h " .....

 

Thanks for the great post SNOOP, what kind of rust issues did you have? Do you have any pics of the frame prior to the frame swap? Thanks again buddy

 

I never saw that "Spot" until they pulled the bed off; up above rear spring hanger...

You look in my gallery and you will see the NEW stickers after the fact though...

I forgot to mention that my dealer also did the "Ball Joint" recall at the same time so my '02 became BRAND NEW in June '09...

My Service writer has become a good friend and when the spare tire recall came out I was one of the 1st in NH to have this completed...

With the incentives and coupons we recieve they now service my wifes Lexus and state inspect both vehicles once a year ( this "eyes on" helps with my 15 year frame warranty" ).

Last item, we also drove around in a new Prius while my Taco got rebuilt;all on their dime...

Again , Good Luck and keep us updated...

 

I am possibly going to purchase a 2002 and want to ask if the frame warranty would transfer with the truck to my ownership?