06 Corroded Frame- advice?

My 06 with only 111,000 miles is going to salvage due to a corroded frame. LOVE this truck and my heart is broken.

It's a known manufacturing defect.

I've always had great faith in Toyota, but when i called the company they didn't offer repair or compensation.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Is there any way to get compensation?

Thanks much for any advice.

 

Welcome to TW..

 

Ultimately it’s a near 20 year old vehicle. It had a warranty enhancement that was either missed or it was still in decent shape while it was inspected. Time takes a toll on things especially living in The north. If it makes you feel any better my friend 2012 f150 split in half from rust. Ford didn’t offer him anything.

anything’s fixable with enough money though. And I have yet to finish it, but the 16+ Tacoma frames are damn near bolt in for the 2nd gens

 

There was a program, that if you were within 10 years, they MIGHT replace your frame. You are well outside that window and Toyota will do absolutely zero for you. Im sorry. Did you do any kind of frame treatment on it? Fluid film or woolwax? Means nothing now really, just curious if you maintained the frame and such...

 

Welcome, your story has been reported here many times. Many Tacomas have lived and died in the salt belt way before their time. RIP old girl, happy trails.

 

The truck was 19 plus years old.

OP, at what point, in your opinion, would a manufacturer no longer have to repair something which is out of their control?

25 years? 50 years? Forever and ever?

Also, OP, what steps did YOU take to limit damage from exposure to corrosive road treatments and/or ocean beaches?

 

This post is pure xxx bait.

 

Don't waste your time/energy on this. Put your efforts towards saving up for your next vehicle.

 

Two choices:

1) you have time and money, you can transfer your truck onto the new frame.

2) sell the truck and get a new vehicle.


Up to you.

 

Sorry about your frame..Where did the truck live most of its life ?

 

If you went to any other manufacturer with the same set of circumstances, would you expect a different result? It's a 19-year-old vehicle. Nobody would do anything in that case. Sorry.