Did I say 1995 through 2000? I thought I did.

November 27, 2012, 11:36 am

Toyota Recalling 150,000 Tacoma Pickups (click here)

By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN

12:18 p.m. | Updated Toyota is recalling about 150,000 2001-4 Tacoma (That was 2001 through 2004) pickups to fix a rust problem that could allow the spare tire to fall from beneath the vehicle, according to a report from the automaker posted on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Toyota told the safety agency that part of the mechanism that holds the tire was not properly treated with an anti-corrosive. That means it could rust, break and allow the tire to fall. On the Tacoma, the spare tire is carried beneath the pickup’s bed....

Yep.

Toyota never bothered to fix the problem even after the first set of major substandard mistakes.

Oh and that is not all. The Toyota Four Runner is having the same darn problem, only Toyota won't have anything to do with that. They still ignore the claims by owners of the Four Runner.

And then there is this:

NHTSA launches probe into 2000-2001 Toyota Tundra frame rust claims (click here)

By Chris Shunk

Posted Oct 8th 2009 10:40AM

Coming hard on the heels of its largest U.S. recall in history is news suggesting that Toyota could again face the wrath of the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. That's because the government agency is finally turning its eyes on the frame rust problem for 2000-2001 Toyota Tundras, a problem that has lit up owner forums for years. Toyota is no stranger to frame rust issues, as it has also extended the rust warranty of 1995-2000 Tacoma trucks and has even offered to buy back the trucks in 20 cold weather states at 1.5 times their Kelley Blue Book values. 2001 to 2004 Tacomas are already eligible for supplemental corrosion protection and replacement frames if necessary, but Toyota will not buy the newer trucks back....