1997 Toyota Tacoma structure problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Toyota Tacoma — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle shook and the subframe fractured half. The vehicle was driven to the smithtown toyota dealer located at 360 jericho turnpike, smithtown, ny 11787. Where it was stated that there was no recall on the…”
filed Sep 18, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the subframe was extremely rusted, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. The contact stated that a friend told him that the frame was rusted and needed to be taken to the dealer. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not…”
filed Aug 10, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 22 | 28% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 6 | 4% |
| 2022 Tacoma | 7 | 12% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 5 | 6% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 11 | 5% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 26 | 11% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 22 | 7% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 20 | 22% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 11 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Toyota Tacoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.