My 2024 SR5 needs a new Frame.

[johnregrus]

I was rear ended while stopped in a lineup on a freeway in my 2024 SR5. The damage looked minimal. Took it to an independent bodyshop and they replaced parts on the rear bumper for $2700.00 that was then paid for thru insurance and they delivered the vehicle back to me.
The trailer hitch seemed slightly slanted so I took it back to the Toyota dealers auto body shop where I purchased the truck.
They measured the frame and determined it was bent out of spec. They submitted a supplemenary repair estimate to the insurance company of the woman that hit me totaling another $18,000. to replace the frame. Apparently Toyota won't allow repairs to a frame.
The adjuster approved the repair sight unseen within 24 hours of the estimate being submitted.
Now the problem is waiting for the frame to be delivered to the Toyota bodyshop. Apparently Toyota has a policy that they won't ship a single frame to a zone and they wait until they have a full load before delivering to a zone.
Estimated wait time is currently two to five months. At least I have the vehicle in my possession so I can continue to drive it.

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[dvrgz]

I was rear ended while stopped in a lineup on a freeway in my 2024 SR5. The damage looked minimal. Took it to an independent bodyshop and they replaced parts on the rear bumper for $2700.00 that was then paid for thru insurance and they delivered the vehicle back to me.
The trailer hitch seemed slightly slanted so I took it back to the Toyota dealers auto body shop where I purchased the truck.
They measured the frame and determined it was bent out of spec. They submitted a supplemenary repair estimate to the insurance company of the woman that hit me totaling another $18,000. to replace the frame. Apparently Toyota won't allow repairs to a frame.
The adjuster approved the repair sight unseen within 24 hours of the estimate being submitted.
Now the problem is waiting for the frame to be delivered to the Toyota bodyshop. Apparently Toyota has a policy that they won't ship a single frame to a zone and they wait until they have a full load before delivering to a zone.
Estimated wait time is currently two to five months. At least I have the vehicle in my possession so I can continue to drive it.

Incredible. I read a similar story here in the forums. Insurance writing the truck off completely because of the frame and the wait time to receive a new one.

 

[ambit]

https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/damaged-receiver-hitch-totaled-2024-tacoma.9414/

 

[Airborne]

Id insist to have truck totaled…..get the check and get new truck, that frame repair will always be a thorn in your side, im really surprised they didnt total it…but im not an adjuster,or bodyman..just my sideline opinion..very sorry your going to have truck waiting for repair, glad you werent injured
David

 

[RokeHi]

Incredible. Sorry this has happened. After the trailer hitch story and this one I pray no one gets rear ended.

 

[BAQ717]

This is not uncommon for trucks. If you’re rear ended and it bends your hitch mount then they’ll just write it off. Not a uniquely Tacoma issue.

 

[Lando]

A bit overkill I think. Vehicles are made fragile on purpose now. We have bumpers that sustain $8000 damage in parking lot bumps, frames that cannot be repaired, $1300 headlights. All more money for manufacturers.
My 1981 Plymouth was a much tougher vehicle than anything made today. This may upset some people that are sensitive, but it’s bumpers were made to resist 5mph collisions, it’s unibody construction was hard to total and it’s headlights were $10 at the auto parts store if not on sale. . As for reliability, I expect my Tacoma to be at least as reliable as that old slant 6 was.

 

[Gfenza89]

Because it’s a fully boxed frame and the hitch is part of the frame it makes repairing it virtually impossible even if Toyota did allow it. It should be totaled, I’d fight that out with the body shop manager and your insurance company .

 

[mikeymtbs]

My last truck, a sweet Frontier Pro4X, which I really loved, was a total loss due to frame damage caused by a careless tech at Discount Tire. The frame wasn’t quite as much as what you’re being quoted but the total cost of replacement and body damage was approaching $30k, so they totaled it. Good luck!

 

[NHbest]

They won’t total the truck because the truck is worth more than the repairs.
get it repaired and get rid of it!!!

 

[Cdizzle]

I would not drive it, if the rear end is off center you will wear tires and other items from not being in alignment

 

[Airborne]

Bottom line is , as a customer he bought a % 100 perfect truck, its unfourtunate he got hit , toyota determined the truck out of specs for safty, and yet now they said well replace the frame……NOPE , not for me , for one thing hes out his truck, and then sombody is going transfer everything to a new frame ? Hmm whats the odds his truck will be perfect like when he bought it ? , and Correct me if im wrong but when he ever goes to sell or trade truck in the history will reflect a collision/ frame repair , He loses again… id be calling attorney for a truck replacement , sad situation, im glad no injuries but the long story this guy will be very inconveinced [ spelling] rentals, time from his truck , then running back and forth, phones and chasing dealer on repairs ….Time for a new truck Buddy

David

 

[fourharts56]

Don’t forget to sue the insurance company for diminished value of your truck. It will show on vehicle report as accident with frame damage. Trust me had to go through this myself.

 

[wire4money]

A bit overkill I think. Vehicles are made fragile on purpose now. We have bumpers that sustain $8000 damage in parking lot bumps, frames that cannot be repaired, $1300 headlights. All more money for manufacturers.
My 1981 Plymouth was a much tougher vehicle than anything made today. This may upset some people that are sensitive, but it’s bumpers were made to resist 5mph collisions, it’s unibody construction was hard to total and it’s headlights were $10 at the auto parts store if not on sale. . As for reliability, I expect my Tacoma to be at least as reliable as that old slant 6 was.

Your Plymouth did not have to meet current regulations.

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