That used to happen a lot. Tacomas had bad frames and recalls. I have purchased 3 used. 1995 owned it for about 4 years before Toyota bought it back for $2000 more than I paid for it. Had a 99 for about 5 years. It started making “crunching” sounds when it went over bumps. Unfortunately I missed the frame replacement recall date by 6 months. My fault, I should have paid more attention to the frame. I sold it to a guy but would not let him drive it off my property. He had one that had a new frame under a bad body.

I have had my 2005 for about 6 years now. Bought it right after the previous owner had the frame replaced by Toyota under the frame recall program.

Good little trucks with bad steel in the frames.