2006 TOYOTA Tacoma Problems & Complaints
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STRUCTURE
176 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear subframe of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear subframe of the vehicle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
Apr 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle failed the State Inspection because there was a hole approximately 3 inches wide on the driver's side of the vehicle near the catalytic converter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that the hole was caused by extensive rust and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall issued twice; however, the recall had expired. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Feb 04, 2025
I went in to get my truck worked on & was told it was not safe. The frame is rusted and cracked. I did not receive a recall notification. Now, I have a broken truck and cannot afford to buy another vehicle or pay to repair this one. This is a safety hazard for the other people on the road and a death trap for the owners with vehicles that Toyota will not stand behind.
Jan 26, 2025
Toyota Tacoma 2006 TRD, This vehicle was recalled for rust to the frame on 10/03/2018. The frame was replaced by Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The work was done and completed con 02/07/2019. The vehicle supposedly was thoroughly inspected for any problems by the dealership. Then released to me after the work was done. Then in November of 2019 I moved from Virginia to Nebraska. Used this truck to move with and pulled a trailer over 2,000 miles with it. Little did I know my life was in danger due to negligence by the dealers service department. Recently I replaced the rear bumper on this truck. By doing this it fully exposed the trailer hitch system on the truck. This is when I clearly seen that a part of the trailer hitch was completely rusted through. When replacing the frame on this truck the dealership had to notice this severely damaged part. Yet they did not inform me of this situation. If they had, I would have had the part replaced, due to the chance of it breaking which could have caused an accident. This is nothing short of pure negligence on the part of this dealership. People could have been severely injured or killed due to this negligence. I have pictures of this part just the way they left it.
Aug 27, 2024
Frame and others components are very rusted
May 13, 2024
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
109 complaints
ON DECEMBER 1, 2019 I WAS BACKING INTO A GAS STATION FILL UP SPOT. AS I LET OFF THE GAS TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES THE TRUCK REVVED UP AND STARTED ACCELERATING IN REVERSE. I APPLIED AS MUCH PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AS POSSIBLE ONLY TO CONTINUE ACCELERATING IN REVERSE. I COULD FILL THE TRUCK'S BRAKES ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT THE TRUCK'S BACK TIRES ARE SQUEALING OVER POWERING THE BRAKES. I FINALLY COME TO A STOP ON ONE OF THE POLES THAT PROTECTS THE GAS PUMPS AFTER HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY SENT A THIRD PARTY COMPANY TO PULL THE INFORMATION FROM THE EVENT DATA RECORDER. I WAS TOLD I WOULD GET A REPORT OVER WHAT THEY SAID HAPPENED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE THIRD PARTY HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. IT HAS NOW BEEN 37 DAYS AND TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION. I HAVE DONE ALL THE RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THE 2006 TACOMA. ON ONE RECALL THEY INSTALLED AN OVERRIDE THAT WOULD HAVE DECREASED ACCELERATION IN THE EVENT THAT BOTH THE BRAKE AND GAS WERE BEING DEPRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. THIS DID NOT WORK IN MY ACCIDENT. I HAVE NOTICED ON THIS SITE THAT THERE ARE 144 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF TRUCK OF THE SAME THING OCCURRING, YET THAT IS NOT ENOUGH TO SAY THAT THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE? I AM CONVINCED THAT THE TRUCK IS A DANGER AND TOYOTA IS NOT RESPONDING AND HAVE MISSED THE DEADLINE OF GETTING ME THE REPORT WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Jan 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 1 MPH DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KENDALL TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 6930 OLD SEWARD HWY, ANCHORAGE, AK 99518, (855) 981-5457) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED OF WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 11/02/17*LJ *TR
Aug 21, 2017
I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE INTENTION OF PARKING IN THE GARAGE. I WAS SLOWLY WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE SIMULTANEOUSLY STARTED TO SQUEAL (AS I WAS ON THE BRAKE) AND ACCELERATE. I KEPT PUSHING HARDER AND HARDER ON THE BRAKE, THE SQUEALING CONTINUED. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK AND SHUT THE IGNITION OFF PRIOR TO CRASHING INTO ANYTHING.
Dec 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Sep 07, 2016
ORIGINAL RECALL 09V388000 FOR SPEED CONTROL WAS REMEDIED BY MODIFICATION TO THE GAS PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OR REPURCHASE OF THE FLOOR MATS. ON MY TRUCK, I ACCEPTED THEIR FIXES. SINCE THEN, THE REPLACEMENT FLOOR MAT HAS TORN AND IS ONCE AGAIN LOOSE AND A RISK TO BEING STUCK IN MY GAS PEDAL. OF NOTE IS THAT THE REPLACEMENT FLOOR MATS WERE MUCH LOWER QUALITY (CHEAP FIX) THAN THE ORIGINAL FLOOR MATS AND HAD I KNOWN THIS I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE ASKED FOR THE REPURCHASE OPTION. EITHER WAY, THE EXISTING FLOOR MATS ARE SUB-STANDARD AND POSE AS RISK WHICH SHOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT WITH A MAT THE QUALITY OF THE ORIGINAL MATS OR BETTER. I HAVE PICTURES I'D LIKE TO SEND YOU THAT MAKE IT ABUNDANTLY CLEAR. *TR
Jan 08, 2015
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SUSPENSION
92 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for front brake repair, she was informed that the front side of the subframe and the passenger's side and the driver's side subframe were severely corroded. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would need to pay for the repair because an unknown Extended Warranty related to the failure had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Nov 16, 2022
The frame of the vechile completely rusted, not normally rusted, its obvious that cheap or bad quality material. If it goes like this will break soon.
Oct 10, 2022
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (Suspension). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The part was available for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Jul 02, 2021
BROKEN REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY: THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN KNOWN IN TOYOTAS SINCE THE FIRST GENERATION TACOMAS BUT WORSE IN THE SECOND GENERATION. THE LEAF SPRINGS AREN'T PROPERLY EQUIPPED TO HANDLE THE TOWING CAPACITY OUTLINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND WILL CRACK, FLATTEN, OR BREAK UNDER TOO MUCH WEIGHT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT NEEDED REPLACED ON 11/7/2016. TOYOTA ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE IN 2007 BY RELEASING A TSB STATING THAT THEY'D REPLACE THE SPRINGS ON ANY SECOND-GEN TACOMA STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I BOUGHT MINE IN 2006. I HAVE LIVED IN THE SAME LOCATION FOR OVER 25 YEARS.*DT CONSUMER DISCOVERED DEALERSHIP DID PERFORM THE REPAIRS AND WOULD LIKE COMPLAINT TO BE CANCELLED.*JB
Mar 30, 2021
THIS SHOULD BE A MANDATORY RECALL. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE LOOKED AT THAT WAY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THEIR FRAMES BROKEN IN HALF. THE WORST DAMAGE ON MINE IS DRIVER'S SIDE UP FRONT THERE IS ALSO RUST NEAR THE REAR MY TRUCK RECENTLY HAD REAR SPRINGS REPLACED ON A RECALL. THEY SHOULD HAVE NOTICED IT THEY SAID NOTHING ABOUT IT, THE FRONT TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP SHOULD HAVE BEEN EASY TO NOTICE THE DAMAGE AT FRONT DIDN'T MENTION IT. THANK YOU TONY BAGGETT.
Mar 24, 2021
+ 87 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
59 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V092000 (Air Bags), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 220,000.
Mar 20, 2025
My airbag warning light went off and the horn ceased functioning as well. The dealer charged me $170 to diagnose the problem as a broken spiral cable in the steering wheel. I asked about a recall for this part as there are plenty of other Toyota models with a recall for this same part. I was told that this particular VIN was not part of any campaign (yet). Are they actually different parts on the RAV4 and 4Runners or the same part?? There are plenty of documented failures and testimonials about the Tacoma issue but no recall??? Where does pressure need to come from to initiate one? Another $575 to fix it, what is a glaring safety issue.
Nov 22, 2021
Driver side air bag is not operational. Horn doesn't work. There was a spiral cable assembly recall for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma as well as air bag recall. My Vin number was not included but my vehicle is affected. Will this be corrected by Toyota. My vehicle only has 125,000 miles.
May 17, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING FAILED TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V092000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 173,170.
Jul 02, 2020
I HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS OR SO NOW AND I AM CONCERN ABOUT MY SAFETY, ME AND MY FAMILY. I CHECKED, MY CAR'S MODEL IS NOT UNDER THE AIRBAG RECALL BUT IT IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE TO BE FIXED.
Nov 01, 2018
+ 54 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
34 complaints
I took my 2006 Toyota Tacoma ext cab 4x4 v6 to have diagnostic run on it . "EXACT PERFORMANCE " Johnson drive . KCK The differential was shot . However , that was not the final . They did not do full diagnostic . They informed me that my frame was rotted and rusted through and would not last till spring and was a safety hazard. That was Dec. 2024 . The truck has been parked since . Ive had no transportation and can not run right out and buy another truck . I am also not willing to give up the truck either . I have put a lot of hard earned money into this truck believing it to last forever . The motor and train are sound . I do not want to junk the truck . Please , tell me what I can do . Yes . My vehicle is available for inspection upon request.
Nov 28, 2025
This truck is for sale in Oregon with HOLES/RUST on the frame and the frame mount. It is being sold with a clean title which clearly with the frame damage it is considered a branded title. The car lot that is selling the truck will no disclose the frame issue when asked about the structure damage on the truck. BUYERS BEWARE!!!
Feb 16, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for unrelated repairs, the mechanic determined that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000. The VIN was not available.
Apr 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that his father had taken the vehicle to a dealer to have NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (Suspension) serviced. Upon inspection, his father was informed that the recall could not be performed due to the extensive corrosion on the frame of the vehicle. He was also informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and was given an estimate of $16,000 for the repair. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
Nov 30, 2021
My frame rusted and broke into where spring hanger bolts to the frame. They are saying n was recalled but time has ran out but I did not receive a recall notice as we moved to another area of the state ( Ashtabula) where we bought a shop for our oilfield business then we moved to ( Cambridge ) and are now renting our first home from my daughter who bought it in New Concord. Sad thing is we had it to repair shop and had new steering, power steering pump, new front axles and no one said hey you should look at this frame it is rotten and I have a picture I can send you if you'd like.So it is totally broke into and the spring hanger is not attached and pushed the bed up and the driver nearly wrecked and we had to haul it back on a trailer.
Nov 03, 2021
+ 29 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
33 complaints
I was driving and all of the sudden I felt a vibration when I let off the gas...I checked under and saw that the drive shaft/yoke was separated a little, so I decided not to drive it anymore and to disassemble it and found out that the lock nut is missing and more likely it came off. I've noticed that no sign that the lock been staked to lock in position (picture attached)...this is a near miss and could possibly there are more like this on the road that could lead to a very serious accident if this comes off while running in high speed. I bought this car in 2005 brand new, and I know for sure that this never been work on...I am a mechanic myself so I does the Maintenace to all my cars...I just want to make the company aware to prevent any possible serious accident...I owe 5 Toyota cars and I know one of the best and safest vehicle.
Apr 11, 2023
REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK. THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL IN THE 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA BUT MY 2006 HAS THE SAME PROBLEM STARTING YEARS AGO. I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS LEAKING UNTIL I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Mar 30, 2021
WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD AROUND 112,000 MILES ON IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT EXPERIENCED IRREGULARITIES WITH REGARD TO SHIFTING. THE CODE WAS RAN AND THE SHIFT SOLENOID WAS THE ISSUE. A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS RECOMMENDED. WE WERE NOT INFORMED OF THIS WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SECOND HAND. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH THE SHIFTING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. UNFORTUNATELY BY THE TIME WE TOOK IT TO A CERTIFIED TOYOTA DEALER THE LIGHT WAS OFF AND IT WAS RUNNING SMOOTHLY. THE INCONSISTENCY OF THE ISSUE IS FRUSTRATING BECAUSE WE DON'T KNOW THE ACTUAL ISSUE AND IF THE VEHICLE CAN BE TRUSTED. THE CERTIFIED DEALER RECOMMENDS A COSTLY TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO VERIFY THE ISSUE.
Apr 25, 2019
TRANSMISIN SLIPS OR NOT RUN IN REVERSE, EVEN ON FLAT SURFACES. RUNS NORMALLY IN FORWARD.
Nov 02, 2018
VIBRATION EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELLING AT LOWER SPEED, 20 MPH.
Sep 07, 2017
+ 28 more complaints for this component
STEERING
28 complaints
The universal joint on the intermediate steering shaft corrodes and seizes causing a potential problem steering. It is a serious safety issue in my opinion. It is an on-going issue.
Dec 02, 2021
STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN YESTERDAY. UPON MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT A FAMILIAR INTERSECTION, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO MAKE THE TURN DUE TO VERY STIFF STEERING. THE FRONT END OF MY TRUCK CAME VERY CLOSE TO A VEHICLE COMING INTO THE INTERSECTION FROM THE STREET I WAS TURNING INTO, AND THEN THE USUAL RETURN OF MY WHEELS TO STRAIGHT AHEAD DID NOT OCCUR AS EXPECTED, AND I HAD TO QUICKLY FORCE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK BEFORE I RAN UP OVER THE CURB ON MY RIGHT. LUCKILY THE CAR COMING INTO THE INTERSECTION HAD BEEN FAR ENOUGH BACK FROM THE INTERSECTION THAT WE DID NOT COLLIDE, AND IF I HAD NOT FORCED THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AT THE END OF THE TURN I MAY HAVE HIT PEDESTRIANS ON THE SIDEWALK. UPON INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM WITH A MECHANIC IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE INCIDENT (YESTERDAY AFTERNOON) AND AT ONLINE FORUMS, THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE SEEMED TO BE THE U-JOINT ON THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN DOWN JUST BEFORE THE STEERING GEAR, JUST INSIDE THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. PER SOME ONLINE FORUM ADVICE, I USED PENETRATING OIL ON THAT U-JOINT TO LOOSEN IT, WITH GOOD RESULTS (STIFFNESS IS NOW GONE). BUT THIS SEEMS MOST LIKELY TO BE A TEMPORARY FIX. I DOUBT THAT LOOSENING THE U-JOINT TODAY WILL KEEP IT FROM A REPEAT PERFORMANCE AT SOME UNKNOWN AND UNPREDICTABLE TIME. CLEARLY THIS COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS, AND PER ONLINE FORUMS, IT HAS APPARENTLY BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE FOR A WHILE. THERE ARE NO GREASE FITTINGS ON THE U-JOINT, SO THERE IS NO WAY TO PUT A MORE PERMANENT LUBRICANT (GREASE) INTO THE BEARINGS OF THE U-JOINT. ALSO, THE U-JOINT IN QUESTION IS NOT PROTECTED BY A RUBBER BOOT, AND IS COMPLETELY EXPOSED TO ALL THE WATER, DIRT, AND SALT THAT SPLASHES UP WHILE DRIVING. OTHERS HAVE NOTED THAT SPRAYING WITH PENETRATING OIL OR THE LIKE IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX, AND THE STIFF STEERING PROBLEM RETURNS AFTER A TIME, MAKING AN ACCIDENT MUCH MORE LIKELY.
Apr 18, 2020
STIFF STEERING WHILE STATIONARY. DIFFICULT TURNING WHILE MOVING AFTER NOT USING THE VEHICLE FOR A TIME. THIS OCCURRED AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS OR SO AT THE DEALER FOR A RECALL IN 2012 OR SO. WHEN I GOT THE VEHICLE BACK IT WAS OK BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY DID TO IT. THIS PROBLEM JUST REOCCURRED LAST WEEK AFTER I DID NOT USE THE VEHICLE FOR A WHILE.
May 28, 2019
THE STEERING WHEEL GET REALLY TIGHT AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO TURN. IT FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO LOCK UP ON ME. CALL TOYOTA AND THE DEALER ABOUT IT. THEY DON'T SEEM TO CARE. TRUCK HAS 86,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT.
May 09, 2019
MY 2006 TACOMA IS VERY STIIF STEERING WHEEL EVERYTIME I USE THE VEHICLE . IM AFRAID OF ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN.
Aug 04, 2018
+ 23 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
27 complaints
Im writing on a recall inspection on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma did it at a dealer They told me there was some rust and they would do a underlinement but never contacted me back to have it done .now i have a crack in my frame which im worried ! So im hoping there is or you would issue a recall to have this done since i think the dealer should have replaced it in the first place please help me and respond [XXX] my email is [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Dec 11, 2023
Brought vehicle to garage for maintenance and mechanic told me the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to rotted frame should have been recalled but I never received a recall notice
Sep 01, 2023
My 2006 Toyota Tacoma Chassis has Rust issues. At my last Oil Change my Mechanic recommended I go to My Toyota Dealer with The Problem. A few years back I was under The Truck and noticed it as well. I notified Crestmont Toyota in Pompton Plains NJ about it. They assured me it was inspected and during The Recall and was found to be safe and without issues. After going back and forth with them [the recall is over] I called Toyota Corporate about my issue. They basically said the same thing. I even went as far as to put my truck an a Lift and paint the chassis with POR-15 Rust Preventative Coating. I see some areas on the chassis around where the Shock Absorbers are welded to the Chassis where I couldn't get to. Is there anyone that could help me in my dilemma? I only have around 100,000 miles on this 17 year old truck. I bought it 7 years ago used from Crestmont Toyota with 52,000 miles on it.I'm retired since 10/2015 and thought it would be my last Vehicle I would need to purchase. Thank You Thomas J. Puzio 24 Boulevard Pequannock NJ 07440 [973-696-4201 land line] Cell 973-907-0404 cell.
Sep 18, 2022
On June 26, 2021, I took my 2006 Toyota Tacoma to Bennett Toyota for regular maintenance. As part of the inspection, I was notified that the "Frame very rusted, perforation may begin on cab mounts in the next year" and the Service Advisor told me that my car would be unsafe to drive in a year or two. I told the Service Advisor that in 2015, I received a recall notice from Toyota regarding frame rust and took my 2006 Toyota Tacoma to Bennett Toyota to address the issue. On April 22, 2015, Bennett Toyota provided "Corrosion-Resistant Compound (CRC) Application; Remove Rust - Clean Frame - No Rust Perforation Found". Again on March 29, 2018, I requested that Bennett Toyota inspect the frame for corrosion perforation and was notified that "No Significant Perforation Found". The Service Advisor stated that the extended warranty had expired and there was nothing Bennett Toyota could do to address the rusted frame. I then called Toyota and opened case# 210628002014 to request the rusted frame be addressed/replaced/repaired and was told that the extended warranty had expired and there was nothing that Toyota would do to address the issue. I have a Toyota Tacoma with a known issue that is quickly becoming unsafe to drive and have no way to repair/replace the rusted frame.
Jun 30, 2021
RUSTY FRAME, I WAS JUST TOLD BY MY LOCAL TOYOTA THAT MY FRAME RECALL EXPIRED LAST JANUARY 2019. I WAS NOT AWARE THAT A RECALL EXPIRES, NOW MY DAUGHTER HAS TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THERE IS ONE SPOT ON THE FRAME WHERE I CAN PUT MY WHOLE HAND INTO. PLEASE ADVISE.
Jul 30, 2020
+ 22 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
17 complaints
TRUCK'S BRAKES FAILED, TOWED TO SHOP. SHOP REPLACED STEEL BRAKE LINES WITH COPPER NICKEL BUT WARNED OF RUST TO FRAME. WHEN TRUCK WAS AT HOME, PUT IT UP ON STANDS, WENT UNDERNEATH, CHECKED FRAME AND FOUND HOLES MADE BY RUST THROUGH THE FRAME. TOYOTA RECALLED EARLIER TACOMA'S (UP TO 2004) FOR DEFECTIVE FRAMES. THIS 2006 TACOMA HAS EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM - RUST HOLES IN FRAME. THESE TACOMAS ARE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL OF 2005 AND 2006 TACOMAS AND MAYBE MORE. THIS TRUCK AT 39000 MILES HAS RUSTED THROUGH FRAME AND RUSTED THROUGH BRAKE LINE. *TR
Aug 05, 2013
MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA IS DOING THE SAME THING THE PRIUS WAS RECALLED FOR WITH THE BRAKES. ANY TIME I SLOW SPEEDS AND STEP ON THE BRAKES ESPECIALLY WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP IT DOES NOT STOP AND YOU HEAR A GRINDING NOISE. I HAVE CONTACTED MY TOYOTA DEALER AND I KEEP GETTING THE RUN AROUND, TOLD A TECHNICIAN CANNOT FIND ANYTHING AND THAT THEY WILL CALL ME NO CALL YET! I NEED HELP, I AM AFRAID FOR MY LIFE TO GET INTO THIS TRUCK IT IS UNSAFE, AND I AM NOT GETTING ANY HELP. WE HAVE A SON, AND HAVE NEVER LET HIM ON DUE TO THE UNSAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. ALL I WAN IS FOR TOYOTA TO FIX THIS AS I KNOW IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE HAVING WITH THE PRIUS AND NOBODY WILL HEAR ME OUT OR HELP. I NOW TURN TO YOU FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE I BEG OF YOU. *TR
Oct 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTICED A CLANKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.
Apr 22, 2010
HELLO I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA AND I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR LOUD CLACKING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE BRAKES EVERY TIME I USE THE BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT THIS SOUND IS NORMAL BUT I KNOW BETTER AS I HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE THAT SOUNDED LIKE THIS BEFORE AND I ALSO AM SOME WHAT OF A MECHANIC. THE CLACKING SOUND IS COMING FROM THE BRAKE CALIPER HITTING THE MOUNTING BOLTS AND AS ANY ONE WITH A BRAIN KNOWS THAT METAL HITTING METAL OVER AND OVER WILL EITHER BREAK THE BOLTS OR EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE BOLTS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AS A TOYOTA CERTIFIED VEHICLE WITH 48,000 MILES ON IT. THE BRAKE PADS ARE NOT EVEN CLOSE TO BEING WORN OUT AND THIS ISSUE IS NOT WITH WEAR OF BRAKE PADS BUT IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE MOUNTING OF THE BREAK CALIPERS THEM SELF. TOYOTA MAY NOT HAVE A PROBLEM AT THIS MOMENT WITH THIS BUT YOU BETTER BELIEVE THAT THE PROBLEM IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER AND SOME ONE NEEDS TO GET THEM ON IT NOW BEFORE THIS STARTS CAUSING WRECKS. *TR
Mar 04, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN HE STARTED TO BRAKE THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE.THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND HIT A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM . THERE WERE NO DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE, THE POLICE WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHERE THEY TESTED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ABOUT TO 4 TO 5 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. THERE HAD BEEN NO REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE TO DATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50800 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50902.
Feb 16, 2010
+ 12 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
16 complaints
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA, WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0741-91) UPDATED 02/15/11 *BF
Feb 06, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA 2.7 L MANUAL TRANS WHERE THE GAS PEDAL STICKS, TOYOTA CLAIMS ITS THE FLOOR MAT. NO WAY THE FLOOR MAT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS ABOUT 5% OF THE TIME, WHEN REMOVING YOUR FOOT FROM THE PETAL, IT WILL STAY IN THE OPEN POSITION FOR APROX 10 SEC BEFORE THE RPM'S SLOW DOWN. I HAVE OWN THE TRUCK NEW AND DID TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP BACK IN 2006. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE GAS PEDAL TO STICK AND DID NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM BACK THEN. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK, I AM GLAD ITS A MANUAL TRANS, ALL I HAVE TO DO IS PUSH IN THE CLUTCH WHEN IT HAPPENS. *TR
Mar 17, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. IT HAS UNCOMMANDED ENGINE SURGES. IT IS MOST NOTABLE AT A STOP. ONCE THE VEHICLE STOPS ENGINE RPM REDUCES TO 500 RPMS AND SECONDS LATER IT SURGES TO 800RPM. I NOTICED THIS WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR,BUT THOUGHT THAT WAS "NORMAL". IN 2008 IT CAUSED ME TO HAVE A MINOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AND REALIZED IT WAS NOT NORMAL. AT HIGHER RPMS ABOVE 35 MPH THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS IN A HIGH GEAR AS IT QUICKLY REDUCES SPEED WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. AGAIN I THOUGHT THIS NORMAL PRIOR TO THIS CURRENT ROUND OF RECALLS. I WAS AMAZED THE TACOMA'S ARE NOT BEING RECALLED. SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY WRONG WITH THE ENGINE COMPUTER. *TR
Mar 10, 2010
JUST LEAVING A MALL AND HEADING TOWARDS A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN ENGINE ON TRUCK ACCELERATED AS FAST AS IT COULD GO. BRAKED THE VEHICLE TO A STOP USING BOTH LEGS ON BRAKE PEDAL, PUT CAR IN PARK, TAPPED GAS PEDAL, AND ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL. *TR
Mar 04, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM. ABOUT A YEAR AGO AT A STOP SIGN, I EXPERIENCED THE MOTOR RACING AND VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO LURCH FORWARD. I HAD TO PRESS VERY HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO REMAIN IN PLACE. AFTER READING AN ARTICLE FROM THE LA TIMES ABOUT THE TOYOTA THROTTLE PROBLEMS, I CALLED MY TOYOTA DEALER. HE DENIED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE CARPET/GAS PEDAL FIX IS NOT ADDRESSING THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 30, 2009
+ 11 more complaints for this component
TIRES
13 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK ROADHANDLER SPORT TIRES, SIZE: P245/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE TIRES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND AN EYEWITNESS WAS ABLE TO INSTALL THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEARS AUTO (LOCATED AT 693 STILLWATER AVE BANGOR, MAINE 0441) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL FAILED DUE TO A DEFECT OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TIRE WAS EXCLUSIVELY MANUFACTURED FOR SEARS. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
May 26, 2017
REAR PASSENGER TIRE ABRUPT DELAMINATION FAILURE DURING USUAL HIGHWAY USE OF 16 MONTH OLD GOODYEAR WRANGLER SILENT ARMOR KEVLAR SIDEWALL RADIAL TIRE WITH SLIGHTLY OVER 2000 MILES PAVED ROAD USE WITHOUT PRE-EVENT AIR TIRE PRESSURE LOSS INDICATION OR HAZARD EVENT. THE VEHICLE IS A FLAT BED PICK-UP NEVER USED FOR LOAD BEARING DUTIES. SIMILAR TIRES LISTED AS RECALLED FROM YEAR 2009 MANUFACTURE AS ANNOUNCED IN 2012. TIRE FORENSIC REQUESTED. ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO RETRIEVE THE TIRE FOR FORENSIC ANALYSIS PURPOSES. THERE WAS NO WARNING FROM THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS, PRIOR TO THE FREEWAY SIDEWALL BLOWOUT. UPDATED 07/25/13 *TR
Jun 26, 2013
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH. SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. WARNING LIGHT IS LOCATED ADJACENT TO TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR CAUSING CONFUSION AND DISTRACTIONS AND DESENSITIZING TO ALL WARNING LIGHTS. *TR
Oct 21, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA EQUIPPED WITH SPECTOR TIRE LINE ADVANTA SPE TIRES (NA), SIZE P245/75/R16. WHEN THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES WERE CRACKED AROUND THE SIDEWALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE TIRES HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Nov 29, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE AIR PRESSURE WAS LOW IN THE TIRE AND DISPENSED AIR INTO THE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF THE LOCATION OF THE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES WHICH THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE FAILURES CONTINUED TO OCCUR. ALSO, THERE WAS A REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL WITH NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jun 04, 2010
+ 8 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
10 complaints
WHEN FIRST STARTUP IN MORNING, I HEAR A BAD KNOCKING NOISE IT GOES AWAY AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP BUT AS SOON AS IT COOLS OFF, IT IS BACK AGAIN.. HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN IT IS COOLER
Dec 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL SMOKE NEAR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FLAMES AROUND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME TO EXTINGUISH IT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT CALLED PAT LOBB'S TOYOTA OF MCKINNEY (LOCATED AT 3350 S CENTRAL EXPY, MCKINNEY, TX 75070, (214) 544-8696) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,816.
Nov 04, 2019
TRUCK HAD EXCELERATOR TO FULL ON 3 OCCASIONS AND ON EACH EPISODE I BARELY AVOIDED DEATH, THESE ARE EXTREME EPISODES , THE VEHICLE WENT FULL BLAST FROM IDLE , IT HAD HAPPENED 3 TIMES
Jul 11, 2019
2006 TACOMA 120,000 MILES IS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO THE ENGINE. PERSONAL MECHANICS SMELLED BURNING ANTIFREEZE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST AND SAW IT LEAKING. TELLS US WE COULD BLOW THE HEAD GASKET AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I NOTICED ABOUT 3 DAYS AGO HAS MY TRUCK WARMED UP IT WOULD SHUDDER ALMOST STALL OUT WHILE DRIVING.
Dec 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD STALL AND A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE AND OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED TOYOTA OF RUNNEMEDE AT (856) 939-3400 (LOCATED AT 99 S BLACK HORSE PIKE, RUNNEMEDE, NJ 08078) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1812100777. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Dec 10, 2018
+ 5 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
9 complaints
I was driving my Toyota Tacoma and all of the sudden, without any warning I felt an abrupt bump which caused the bed of the truck to jump a foot in the air. Looking in my mirrors to find out what happened I saw a tire rolling beside my truck past me into the other lane. Thankfully there were no cars approaching. I pulled over and examined my vehicle. I saw my spare was not there. I found the wheel now laying in the middle of the street and realized this was my spare tire that came off. In the street near where the bump occurred I found the spare retention part and a metal part with frayed wires. I put the spare tire and parts in the truck and called the Toyota Corperate and told them what happened. I was informed that my vehicle was not subject to a recall for the spare tire retention system. They informed me that I would need to take it to the dealer for inspection. My tacoma is at the dealer with the parts. They are covering the costs of the repair now after initally telling me I would have to pay to repair it. The spare tire coming off during motion put me, my family and other motorists in danger. I was on my way to fill up my truck for a camping trip where we pull a trailer. I can only imagine what would happen if the wheel came off while I was towing my trailer. Would it cause my trailer to flip over, causing an accident, injury or even death of my family or others?
Sep 22, 2022
THE WARNING LIGHT FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE KEEPS COMING ON AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIX IT AND SIMPLY PUTS MORE AIR INTO THE TIRES. I HAVE CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE ACCORDING TO THE LABEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND CANNOT DETERMINE IF ANY TIRES HAVE LOW PRESSURE. THIS WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AGAIN AND AGAIN. THIS MUST BE A FAULTY VALVE OR A FAULTY TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM.
May 10, 2016
DUNLOP ROVER H/T 265/65-17 TIRE BLEW OUT SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN OVER A WEEK. TIRE TREAD ONLY HALF WORN.
Apr 27, 2016
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT ABOUT 72000 MILES. A YEAR LATER BOTH REAR TIRE BEARINGS FAILED AT ABOUT 77000 MILES. IN BOTH INSTANCES I NOTED AN ABNORMAL LOW PITCHED RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM THE WHEELS AS I DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE NEED TO REPLACE THREE BEARINGS ON A VEHICLE THAT HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES IS CLEARLY ABNORMAL AND SUGGEST A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. NO UNUSUAL LOADS OR ROAD TRAVEL WAS UNDERTAKEN BY THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A REVISED REPORT FOR ODI # 10746795
Sep 06, 2015
WHILE ROTATING TIRES, I HAVE HAD THREE DIFFERENT WHEEL LUGS BREAK, ONE APPROXIMATELY 10000 MILES PREVIOUSLY AND TWO ON THE SAME WHEEL ON THE DATE INDICATED ABOVE. THE LUG NUTS WHERE NOT CROSS THREADED. THESE LUGS WHERE BROKEN WHILE TORQUING THE NUTS PER THE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATION. THE TORQUE WRENCH WAS NOT PROFESSIONALLY CALIBRATED, BUT WAS COMPARED TO A RECENTLY CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH, BOTH WRENCHES COINCIDED. GRANTED THE LUGS HAVE HAD A SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL FOR LUBRICATION. HOWEVER, I HAD A GENTLEMAN WHOM WAS A METALLURGIST HIS WORKING CAREER AND DID FAILURE ANALYSIS FOR A OIL COMPANY. BASED ON VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE, HE INDICATED THE PART FAILED FROM FATIGUE AND WAS NOT OVER TORQUED. THEREFORE, IF A FATIGUE IS PROVEN BY FURTHER ANALYSIS, MY CONCERN IS THAT THESE PARTS COULD CAUSE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH DETRIMENTAL RESULTS. *TR
Aug 13, 2012
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 complaints
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. A TOYOTA INDEPENDENT SERVICE/REPAIR FACILITY CHECKED EVERYTHING AND SAID IT IS ELECTRICAL BOARD PROBLEM. I REC'D A SAFETY RECALL LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATING THERE IS A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO STAY ON. IT STATES I WILL RECEIVE A 2ND NOTIFICATION WHEN REMEDY IS AVAILABLE THAT I HAVE NOT REC'D. THEY WANT ME TO PAY THE DEALER (APPROX. 300-400 DOLLARS) THEN SEND DOCUMENTS OF REPAIR TO TOYOTA CORP FOR REIMBURSEMENT! I DO NOT HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY TO WAIT AND SEE IF I WILL BE REIMBURSED. WHY ARE THEY DRAGGING THEIR FEET NOT SENDING AN ACTUAL RECALL THAT THEY WILL PAY THEIR DEALERS AFTER THEY PERFORM THE WORK? WHY IS THIS RECALL NOT NOTED ABOVE. ARE THEY TRYING TO NOT HAVE TO DO ANYTHING? IN RED, THE LETTER STATES "THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL:" BUT THE TOYOTA DEALER "TEAM TOYOTA" KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT,SAID THEY COULD CHECK AND FIX, BUT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT THEN MAYBE BE REIMBURSED BY TOYOTA BUT THEY COULDN'T SAY I WOULD BE. CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS?? MY EMAIL IS [XXX] THANK YOU [XXX] (RETIRED DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO SEND DOCUMENTS,I COULD TAKE PICTURE WITH PHONE AND SEND TO PHONE #) INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
May 17, 2021
AS THE WEATHER INCREASES ABOVE 85 TO 90 DEGREES THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL AND THE HAZARD FLASHERS CEASE WORKING. ONCE THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE HAS CEASED AND THE TEMPERATURE AND THE VEHICLE COOL DOWN NORMAL FUNCTION RETURNS. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BECAUSE WHEN USING THE A/C IN THE CAB THE COOL AIR HAS NO EFFECT. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE I DO NOT KNOW WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. LEAVING ME WITHOUT SIGNALS WHILE DRIVING.
Aug 31, 2018
THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR FEW YEARS. THIS MONTH MY A/C STARTED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AGAIN. I HAVE REPLACED THE RESISTOR BEFORE THINKING IT WAS BAD..THAT'S WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE HOT SPOTS. THIS TIME I INVESTIGATED MORE. NOW ALL 4 CONDUCTORS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF A HOTSPOTS AND THE PLUG ALSO IS SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING ON THE TWO MIDDLE CONNECTIONS. TOYOTA'S SERVICE MANAGE DIDN'T KNOW OF ANY SERVICE BULLETINS OR RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE. ALSO TOYOTA DOESN'T SELL A REPLACEMENT PLUG. THIS CAN, AND PROBABLY WILL START A FIRE. THE PARTS DEPARTMENT SAID I WILL FINE THAT MOST OF THE PLUGS WILL SHOW HEAT INDICATIONS AT A USED PARTS HOUSES. HAVING A FIRE INSIDE MY VEHICLE IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. FIRST RESISTOR CHANGED 11/10 @ 81500 MILES AND THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, JUST LOOSE CONNECTIONS. *TR
Dec 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE DRIVERS SIDE SQUIB AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED A SPIRAL CABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.
Aug 11, 2011
USED MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER TO TOW A VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN TRAILER WIRING CAUSED WIRING FIRE IN PRERUNNER---30 AMP FUSE IN TOYOTA FAILED TO PROTECT CIRCUIT, LEADING TO TOTAL TRUCK WIRING MELTDOWN AND RUIN. FUSE WAS OF THE AMPACITY REQUIRED BY TOYOTA--30 AMPS. TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW, NEVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND NO CHANGES HAD BEEN MADE TO WIRING OR FUSE SYSTEMS. AUTO ELECTRIC REPAIR SHOP REQUIRED $2800 IN PARTS AND $2000 FOR LABOR TO REPAIR MELTED WIRING LOOMS AND FUSE BOX; THEY SUGGESTED THAT FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED BECAUSE TOYOTA USES A 30 AMP FUSE ON A #12 WIRE CIRCUIT THAT WILL MELT AND BURN BEFORE THE FUSE BLOWS. (12 GAUGE WIRE TYPICALLY MUST BE PROTECTED BY A 20-AMP FUSE.) TOYOTA (CORPORATE) REFUSES TO DEAL WITH MY ISSUE OR TALK TO ME ABOUT WHETHER THE FAILED FUSE AND MELTDOWN COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THEIR INSTALLING A FUSE WITH TOO HIGH AN AMPACITY RATING BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE THE REPAIR DONE BY A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. IS THERE A DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW WITH THE PRERUNNER? I AM CERTAIN THAT I DID NOTHING TO MY PRERUNNER (AS ITS ONLY OWNER) TO EXPLAIN WHY THE TRUCK NEARLY BURNED UP AND THE WIRING SYSTEM MELTED DOWN (AND WAS COMPLETELY RUINED) SIMPLY BECAUSE OF A SIMPLE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE TRAILER I TOWED FOR LESS THAN ONE MILE (BEFORE MELTDOWN OCCURRED). I AM HOPEFUL THAT NHTSA MAY BE ABLE TO USE MY INFORMATION TO APPROACH TOYOTA ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGN DEFECT ISSUE AND, CERTAINLY, TO COLLECT MY COMPLAINT WITH ANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS THAT COULD DENOTE A TREND OR SERIOUS SAFETY RISKS WITH THE TOYOTA TRUCK'S WIRING SYSTEM. *TR
Jun 03, 2011
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
7 complaints
MY DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WON'T STAY UP CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN DRIVING. IN OVER 30 YEARS OF OWNING A VEHICLE WITH AS MUCH AS 240,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. IT WILL COST ME $100 TO REPLACE IT DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING ON THE MANUFACTURER'S PART. TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL THIS ITEM AND OFFER A REPLACEMENT VISOR. *TR
Oct 06, 2014
THE PASSENGER SUN VISOR STARTED TO DROOP AND DOES NOT STAY UP, NOW THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR HAS ALSO FAILED AND WILL NOT STAY UP. *TR
Mar 27, 2013
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTED IT WOULD BE AT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE FROM THE ROOF AND WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP IT DROPS COMPLETELY DOWN BLOCKING MY VIEW. IT JUST STARTED TO NOT STAY UP AT ALL YESTERDAY AND COMPLETELY SWINGS BACK AND FORTH. I HAD TO REMOVE IT THIS MORNING BEFORE GOING TO WORK AND NOW AM RESEARCHING A REPLACEMENT UNIT. *TR
Feb 14, 2011
AT APPROX. 37000 MILES MY DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR ON MY 2006 TACOMA STARTED DROOPING DOWN BLOCKING MY FIELD OF VISION. THE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT STAY IN ANY POSITION AND STARTED MAKING A CRACKING NOISE WHEN MOVED. THIS WAS REPORTED TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR WHICH THEY STATED THAT IT IS A KNOWN DESIGN ISSUE. THE SUN VISOR CONTAINS TWO PLASTIC PIECES THAT HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO FAIL CAUSING THE SUN VISOR TO NOT HOLD IN ANY POSITION (UP OR DOWN). I WAS TOLD BY THIS TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO GLUE A VELCRO STRIP ONTO THE SUN VISOR AND HEADBOARD TO STOP THE VISOR FROM FALLING INTO MY FIELD OF VISION OR PAY $120 FOR A NEW SUN VISOR WITH A SUPPOSED FIX. THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE AND SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED PROMPTLY BY TOYOTA.
Jan 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD GRADUALLY TILT DOWNWARD, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Oct 15, 2010
+ 2 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP, AN ODD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ACCELERATION SUDDENLY INCREASED UP TO 7 MPH HIGHER THAN WHAT THE SPEED CONTROL WAS SET TO. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE WIND SHIFTED THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR RUBBED AGAINST THE TIRES AND CAUSED A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER GAVE HIM ANOTHER VEHICLE TO TEST DRIVE AND STATED IF THAT VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE THEN THAT WAS THE DESIGN OF ALL OF THE VEHICLES. THE CONTACT TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. UPDATED 03/07/13*LJ THE CONSUMER THE DRIVESHAFT WAS REPLACED.. THE FAILURE FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JS
Jan 29, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH GEARS FROM 4TH TO 5TH HE NOTICED THAT THE RPM'S WOULD REMAIN CONSTANT OR RISE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 SECONDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT HAS NOTICED THE FAILURE SINCE THE DAY THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,041 UPDATED 4/26/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED DURING 4TH AND 5TH SHIFTING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK. HE ALSO EXPERIENCED ERRATIC IDLING WHILE IN 1ST GEAR. THE THROTTLE WOULD STICK FROM 8-14 SECONDS. UPDATED 08/24/10.
Mar 03, 2010
WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 SOUTH OF JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA IN MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA I WAS FORCED TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING UNTIL I DOING ALMOST A 100 MPH WEAVING THROUGH TRAFFIC UNTIL I COULD GET INTO THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. ONCE STOPPED THE FIRST THING I CHECKED WAS THE FLOOR MAT AS I HAD A PROBLEM WITH PREVIOUS VEHICLE CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK BUT THE FLOOR MAT WAS NO WHERE NEAR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE BUT IT JUST REVVED WIDE OPEN SO I TURNED IT BACK OFF AND CALLED ARLINGTON TOYOTA. I WAS ADVISED TO CALL A WRECKER AS THEY SAID THEY HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE BEFORE. THEY HAD IT FOR THREE DAYS BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS AS IT RUN PERFECTLY WHEN OFF LOADED OFF THE WRECKER. I WAS ADVISED TO INSTALL MAT RETAINING PINS. THEN I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FLOOR MATS AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL I WAS ADVISED TO REMOVED THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOORMAT. I WAS TOLD NOTHING MORE THAT TOYOTA AS TO WHAT WAS BEING ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. IS THAT A VIABLE RECALL? I KNOW FOR A FACT IT WAS NOT THE FLOOR MAT THAT CAUSED THE ISSUE BUT WAS ADVISED BY TOYOTA THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTED INSTANCES OF UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION WITH TACOMA'S. MY VEHICLE IS A 2006 TACOMA PRERUNNER ACCESS CAB, V6, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TOWING PACKAGE. I REALLY THOUGHT THAT TOYOTA WOULD RAPIDLY GET FIX IN PLACE BUT THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AND FOR THIS REASON I AM SUBMITTING THIS COMPLAINT. *TR
Mar 03, 2010
I OWN A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER DOUBLE CAB 4X2 V6. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE EXPERIENCED FOUR INSTANCES WHERE AFTER PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL HARD, THUS INTO OVERDRIVE, THE TRUCK EITHER KEPT SPEEDING UP OR DID NOT REV BACK DOWN. 1ST INSTANCE - ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE, I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY AND NEEDED TO SPEED UP TO ENTER INTO TRAFFIC AT SPEED. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL HARD ENOUGH TO BOOST SPEED. AS I ENTERED TRAFFIC, THE TRUCK JUST KEPT SPEEDING UP. AFTER APPLYING A LIGHT BRAKE, I PUMPED THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES AND IT THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY ENGAGED AND GEARED BACK DOWN. 2ND INSTANCE - WHILE LEAVING THE FREEWAY @ 65 MPH I SLOWED TO 45 MPH AND SWITCHED LANES TO THE RIGHT. THEN I APPLIED GAS TO SPEED UP TO MERGE AND THE TRUCK DID NOT SLOW DOWN. AGAIN THE LINK BETWEEN THE THROTTLE AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SEEM TO REACTION AS IN A NORMAL SITUATION. I HAD TO MERGE BACK BECAUSE THE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN FAST ENOUGH. AFTER 4-5 SECONDS THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN. 3RD INSTANCE - AGAIN ENTERING THE FREEWAY. I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL TO SPEED UP ENOUGH TO ENTER THE TRAFFIC. THIS TIME THE THROTTLE OPENED FULL BORE. I PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL, LIGHTLY APPLIED THE BRAKE, AND PUMPED THE GAS PEDAL. AFTER 5 SECONDS THE TRUCK FINALLY REVVED BACK DOWN. I REACHED A SPEED OF OVER 90 MPH IN THIS INSTANCE. 4TH INSTANCE - DRIVING UPHILL THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY INCREASED THROTTLE WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL, THE TRUCK SURGED FORWARD, AGAIN FULL BORE. I USED THE SAME TECHNIQUE AND IT EVENTUALLY SLOWED. THIS PROBLEM IS DEFINITELY NOT A FLOOR MAT PROBLEM. I NOW DRIVE MY TRUCK VERY GINGERLY SO AS NOT TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO TWO DEALERSHIPS, BOTH HAVE NOT BEEN HELPFUL OR HAVE RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM. SAYING THAT "YOUR TRUCK IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST WE SEE HERE, CALL THIS TOYOTA NUMBER." I KNOW THAT OTHERS WITH THE SAME MODEL HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 20, 2010
I HAVE AN '06 TOYOTA TACOMA THAT "LURCHES" WHEN AT A STOP BUT STILL IN DRIVE. AFTER A FEW SECONDS FROM COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE IDLES HIGHER AND IF THE BRAKES ARE NOT DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE FORWARD. *JB
Mar 06, 2007
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
the frame is rusting out over the right rear wheel. it had the frame spary ,but iti is still rusting out
Mar 04, 2023
1. Frame was replaced under recall due to excessive corrosion, and now it's corroding again and should be replaced. also the trailer hitch is excessively corroded and was not replaced during the recall. I pull trailers all the time with this truck and don't want there to be failure with the hitch due to excessive corrosion. 2. The body paint and clear coat on this vehicle is weak and needs constant attention, and the body material turns to rust right away. This subject needs attention.
Aug 30, 2022
Never received recall on frame, why wasn't I sent a recall and why don't dealership notify me when leaf springs were replaced?
Feb 13, 2022
MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA WAS RECALLED DUE TO TOYOTA'S FRAME RUST AND CORROSION ISSUE. AFTER NOTIFICATION, JULY 2015, I BROUGHT MY CAR TO TOYOTA OF WALLINGFORD (DEALER) AS INSTRUCTED IN THE RECALL NOTICE FOR A FRAME INSPECTION. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE TRUCK FRAME AND SAID IT WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A NEW FRAME AS THE FRAME PASSED THEIR INSPECTION. I DISPUTED THIS BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO PUSH MY FINGER THROUGH PARTS OF THE FRAME. THEY INSISTED THAT THE INTEGRITY WAS SOUND. THEIR RECOMMENDATION WAS TO SPRAY THE CAR WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT COVERING (CRC). AFTER SOME DEBATE I TOOK THEIR RECOMMENDATION AND AUTHORIZED THE WORK. THE CRC WAS A THICK BLACK GEL THAT COVERED THE FRAME, SO RUST, ROT AND DETERIORATION WAS COMPLETELY HIDDEN. IN RETROSPECT, I BELIEVE THEY INTENTIONALLY COVERED THE RUST SO ISSUES COULD NOT BE DETECTED AND RE-INSPECTION DID NOT OCCUR. RECENTLY I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES ON THE TRUCK. WHEN THE TIRE DEALER PUT THE TRUCK ON THE LIFT HE NOTICED THE FRAME WAS BOWING AND LARGE PIECES OF THE FRAME WERE MISSING. THE CRC WAS STILL COVERING THE RUST BUT LARGE HOLES IN THE FRAME WERE DETECTED. THE TIRE SPECIALIST WOULD NOT WORK ON THE TRUCK DUE TO THE UNSTABLE FRAME, SO I QUICKLY CALLED THE TOYOTA DEALER TO RE-INSPECT THE FRAME. THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE FRAME WAS ROTTED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, BUT INFORMED ME THAT THE DEADLINE UNDER THE RECALL HAD JUST PASSED ON 1/31/19. THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY REPAIRS ALTHOUGH I FOLLOWED EVERY STEP AND ENDURED EVERY INCONVENIENCE FOR A ROT ISSUE THAT THEY WERE ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR. UNSATISFIED WITH THE DEALER'S RESPONSE, I CONTACTED TOYOTA DIRECTLY AND THEY REAFFIRMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE FRAME. TOYOTA DID NOT RESOLVE ALL ISSUES RELATED TO THEIR FAULTY FRAMES. THEY BRILLIANTLY CAME UP WITH A SOLUTION THAT HID THE RUST AND ROT AND SAVED THE COMPANY MILLIONS BY MASKING THE ISSUE AND NOT REPLACING THE BAD FRAMES.
Mar 02, 2020
IN NOV./2016 MY TACOMA FRAME WAS REPLACED. AT THAT TIME THE REAR BUMPER AND TRAILER HITCH WERE NOT REPLACED. TODAY I WAS INSPECTING MY TRAILER HITCH AND BUMPER AND FOUND THE BUMPER TO BE DELAMINATING METAL.
Jan 10, 2019
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaints
WHEN PRESSING THE BREAK PEDAL TO STOP THE TRUCK, THE BREAK PEDAL WILL GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THE BREAKS WILL NOT ENGAGE THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. PUMPING THE BREAKS DOES NOT BRING THE BREAKS BACK. NO DASHBOARD LIGHT COME ON. THE BREAKS WILL BE GONE FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME AND THEN WILL START WORKING AGAIN. STOPPING THE TRUCK AND TURNING IT ON AND OFF WILL NOT BRING THE BREAKS BACK. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE TRUCK WHEN THE BREAKS GO OUT IS WITH THE PARKING BREAK. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SOMETIMES THEY WORK SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. WHEN THE BREAKS WOULD GO OUT IT WAS ALWAYS AT SPEEDS OVER 40MPH AND ON HIGHWAYS COUNTRY ROADS AND ALWAYS ON A RETURN TRIP AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN TURNED OFF ONCE. AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS BAD FRONT BREAKS AND FRONT LEFT BEARING, REPLACED BOTH TOOK IT HOME TWO WEEKS LATER BREAKS WENT OUT AGAIN ON HIGHWAY WHILE TRYING TO STOP AT A LIGHT, BROUGHT IT BACK TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, BREAKS WERE STILL OUT. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG EXCEPT I HEATED UP MY FRONT BREAKS WHILE TRYING TO STOP, AND THAT THEY WERE NOW COOL AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM AGAIN. I ASKED THEM TO CHECK ALL THE OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE BREAKING SYSTEM THEY SAID THEY WERE FINE. AT NO TIME DID ANY LIGHT COME ON ON THE DASHBOARD. I PICKED IT UP FROM DEALERSHIP THERE WAS NO BREAKS ON THE TRUCK. SO I TOWED HOME. HAD BREAK BOOSTER AND CHECK VALVE REPLACED RE-FLUSHED BREAKS. PROBLEM ACCURED AGAIN, TOOK IT TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHO BELIEVES IT'S THE ABS MODULAR. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REPLACE ABS MODULAR SINCE MAY OF 2020, TOYOTA SAYS THERE IS A BACKORDER OF ABS SYSTEMS CAN NOT GIVE AN ETA OF WHEN THEY WILL BE BACK IN STOCK.THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE UNKNOWN BUT THE MECHANIC IS PRETTY SURE IT IS THE ABS MODULAR.
Oct 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Aug 14, 2015
GOT BOTH BRAKES AND ROTORS CHANGE STILL BRAKES DO NOT WORK RIGHT DOES NOT STOP VERY GOOD. *TR
Apr 01, 2015
PARKING BRAKE SLEEVE BROKE AT REAR WHEELS CAUSING THE CABLE TO SEIZE IN THE SLEEVE AND MAKING THE REAR WHEELS LOCKUP OR PARKING BRAKE TO FAIL. *TR
Jul 23, 2014
COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING WHEN PRESSING DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY STATED THE CONDITION WAS CAUSED BY LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION/RUST OF THE BRAKE LINE AND THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF LIFE WHEN BRAKES FAIL DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE MATERIAL THAT IS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE BRAKE LINE. A RECALL IS NECESSARY AND MUST BE IMPLEMENTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THIS IS SUCH A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF LIFE. A CASE HAS BEEN OPENED BY TOYOTA AND AT THIS TIME THEY HAVE OFFERED ME 50% OF THE REPAIR COST, SO IT IS EVIDENT THAT THEY REALIZE THERE IS A MATERIAL DEFECT PROBLEM, BUT ANYTHING LESS THAN A VEHICLE RECALL AND 100% REIMBURSEMENT OF THE REPAIR COST IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, ESPECIALLY DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Oct 12, 2013
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
5 complaints
AT AROUND 48,000 MILES, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED AT BROKEN SPIRAL CABLE. TOTAL COST TO FIX WAS 460 DOLLARS WITH LABOR. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 06 TACOMA. *KB
Nov 28, 2011
COPY OF LETTER TO TOYOTA CONCERNING A DEFECTIVE SPIRAL CABLE AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT; FEELS THIS PART SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND COVERED UNDER A SPECIAL SAFETY WARRANTY OR RECALL; ENCLOSED AUTOMOTIVE PART FWD TO NVS-200 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED 12 DAYS AFTER BEING AT THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A RECALL PROBLEM REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $88 TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A BROKEN SPIRAL CABLE AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT UNDERNEATH THE HORN WHICH WOULD COST $ 496 IN ADDITION TO THE $ 88. *JB
Mar 03, 2011
I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA WHEN AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY THE NEXT DAY AND DIAGNOSIS IS FAILED SPIRAL CABLE. THE SPIRAL CABLE SENSES MORE THAN THE AIRBAG AND INCLUDES THE STEERING WHEEL, HORN, AND CRUISE CONTROL. COST OF REPLACEMENT IS $603.31. *TR
Oct 27, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WITHIN THE SQUID CIRCUIT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,685 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 149,000. UPDATED 12/29/10 *BF UPDATED 12/30/10*JB
Oct 06, 2010
WE PURCHASED A 2006 TACOMA ON DEC. 23, 2008 FROM COMPETITION TOYOTA IN NEW YORK. WE DROVE THE TRUCK BACK TO WISCONSIN THAT DAY. TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASE DATE (APPROX. 1500 MILES LATER), THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. HAVING A BUSY SCHEDULE, AND NOT USING THE TRUCK MUCH, WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK INTO MARQUART TOYOTA IN EAU CLAIRE, WI ON MARCH 18, 2009. THEY ASSURED ME THAT IT WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AS LONG AS IT WERE AN AIRBAG PROBLEM. TURNS OUT THEY CHARGED US WITH $94.95 FOR THE PROBLEM TO BE DIAGNOSED. A SPIRAL COIL THAT ALLOWS THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN WHILE STILL KEEPING THE AIRBAG CONNECTED BROKE. THEY QUOTED ME $483.19 FOR THE REPAIR OF THIS COIL. DUE TO THIS BROKEN COIL, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE TRUCK WORK. I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. AFTER TWO WEEKS OF DELIBERATING, TOYOTA TOLD ME THAT THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I REMINDED THE REPRESENTATIVE WHOM I WAS SPEAKING WITH THAT ALL SAFETY RELATED DEFECTS ARE TO BE COVERED IN ENTIRETY BY THE MANUFACTURER. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS IN THIS TRUCK WORK BECAUSE OF THIS COIL, SOUNDS LIKE A SAFETY DEFECT TO ME. *TR
Mar 31, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
AFTER 8 YEARS, THE HEADLIGHT LENSES BECAME SO CLOUDY, THE TRUCK COULD NOT BE SAFELY DRIVEN AT NIGHT. IT WAS PARKED IN A CARPORT.
Apr 02, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS ENTIRELY MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE REOCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
May 29, 2014
BURNED AND CRACKED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THAT WAS CHANGED AT 30,000 MILES DURING WARRANTY, THE TRUCK NOW HAVE 63,000 MILES. THE SAME PROBLEM RECUR. NOTE: EVERY ONE WITH A TACOMA IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT TOYOTA IS AVOIDING THE PROBLEM BY SAYING SORRY YOUR VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I MADE MANY CALLS TO TOYOTA HOTLINE, THEY TOOK ALL MY INFORMATION AND SAY WE WILL GET BACK TO YOU,EVERY TIME. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED. PLEASE HELP! *TR
Apr 20, 2014
IT SEEMS THAT THE TACOMA'S THAT HAVE A DRL AND TURN SIGNAL ALL-IN-ONE ASSEMBLY ARE BURNING OR MELTING THE LENS IN FRONT OF THE BULB. MINE CURRENTLY HAS A YELLOWING LENS ARE CRACKED AND THE PLASTIC IS BURNED IN FRONT OF THE BULB. THE TACOMA FORUMS ARE FULL OF DRIVERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING WITH NO SOLUTION TO REPAIR. TOYOTA STATES THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THIS ASSEMBLY, BUT WILL CHARGE $1000+ FOR NEW HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES FOR REPLACEMENT. THE CURRENT SOLUTION IS TO TURN HEADLIGHTS ON AS THIS TURNS OFF THE DRL. *TR
Jun 05, 2013
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
The truck's frame has severely rusted. The frame has deteriorated. It is unsafe to drive as the frame is breaking in half. According to Toyota, this was a huge problem with the 2006 Tacoma. They will not fix the frame or offer any solution. My son can not safely drive this vehicle.
Jan 29, 2025
"TOYOTA RECALL" NHTSA RECALL: 14V604.
Feb 06, 2017
TAKATA RECALL; FRAME OF VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED/ERODED.
Nov 15, 2016
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
There are holes in the frame and the frame mounts. Sold with a clean title
Feb 22, 2024
I will try to give you as concise statement of my complaint as possible, however, I have copies I sent to the manufacturer and others that I'm willing to furnish you if requested. On 3/18/21, I wrote to Toyota's Executive VP , Chief Quality Officer, [XXX], stating my compliance with their notice of 7/9/15, requiring frame inspection, significant perforation not found, therefore they applied CRC corrosion resistant compound to my frame. As NO critical problem was noted, I felt I was good until during a later inspection was performed and rated more attention. On 3/29/21 during my next oil change I noted on a notation on an unusual service bill, typewritten not the usual custom printed type, a notation that I have 2 holes, approx. 3.5" on my frame, use caution if driving". At this time I found there was an open class action suit against Toyota. Toyota advised me that since I had not responded to more than one notification I was not included in the suit. I replied that "I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY SUCH NOTATION". As they did not send receipt requested or certified, I neither could prove sent or not received. I asked for consideration based on that to which, was denied. I have written also to CT Attorney General, CT US Senator, [XXX], with only the Attorney General's office stating Toyota's response was negative. I realize this is a late request, I was not aware of his avenue. I have Certified copies of each request for help, which I am more than happy to copy and send to you if you will try to help me right Toyota's wrong. I'm an 89 year old male just trying to right a wrong I believe done to me. I DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA! , If I had, I would not be so persistent. I send my letters CERTIFIED, they should have had to also, could have solved this problem earlier. Please help me, thank you. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). The contact has noted that they still have yet to receive any compensation or resolution to this issue.
Mar 19, 2023
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT RUSTING OF MY FRAME. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA ABOUT IT WITH LITTLE SATISFACTION. I ALSO WAITING EXCESSIVELY ABOUT REAR LEAF SPRINGS RECALL NOTICES. REMEDY TAKING TOO LONG. I ALSO ISSUES WITH TSB BUT TOYOTA PLACING BURDEN ON OWNER, NOT COMPANY.
Sep 30, 2015
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
IT IS HARD TO PULL OUT AND THE BELT IS NOT TIED ENOUGH. I DID BRING TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL, BUT THEY DONT CONFIRM THAT THEY FIX/REPLACE OR NOT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL BUT, STILL FAILED. *JS
Dec 03, 2020
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PASSENGER UNLOCKED SEAT BELT TO DEPART VEHICLE. PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTED WHEN PASSENGER DEPARTED VEHICLE AND SEAT BELT LOCKED IN RETRACTOR. SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT OR EXTEND.
Oct 12, 2015
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER LAST SUMMER TO GET REPAIRED. I ASKED HIM IF HE COULD TIGHTEN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTION TENSION AND HE TOLD ME THAT HE COULD NOT WITHOUT REPLACING THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT A SEAT BELT TENSIONER BOLT HAD COME LOOSE CAUSING THE RETRACTOR TO MALFUNCTION. TIGHTENING THE BOLT WOULD NOT FIX IT. THE COST OF THE PART TO FIX IT WAS APPROX. $250. SINCE MY TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY, THEY WERE NOT GOING TO FIX IT FOR FREE. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IN MY TRUCK GETS USED APPROX. 1/10 THE AMOUNT OF TIME THE DRIVER SIDE DOES. I AM HAVING NO PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE. SINCE MY TRUCK HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE, THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH CAN AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE SEATBELT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. *TR
Feb 17, 2013
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO, CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V092000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,500.
Mar 29, 2018
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND MAKE CONTACT WITH A GUARD RAIL BEFORE CRASHING INTO A BRICK WALL. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED AN INJURY TO THE LEFT EYE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Feb 10, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE UNINJURED AND BOTH WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS. THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL WERE SMASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY FROM THE SCENE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,311.
Nov 20, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
WHEN I WAS COASTING TO PARK MY TRUCK AT MY PARKING SPACE OUTSIDE OF MY HOUSE PARKING GARAGE, MY P/U TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED VERY FAST AND THE TRUCK HIT THE FENCE AND STOPPED. I REMEMBER CLEARLY MY SENSE THAT I PUSHED THE BRAKE WHILE THE CAR ACCELERATING FOR A SPLIT SECOND BUT DO NOT REMEMBER IF THE ENGINE WAS STOPPED AFTER HITTING THE FENCE WITH STEEL POLE. I SOMEHOW REVERSED BACK ABOUT 8 FEET FROM THE FENCE AND STOPPED THE ENGINE. I CAME OUT OF THE CAR AND CHECKED IF THE ACCELERATING PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IT WAS NOT. I HAD EXPERIENCED THE TRUCK ENGINE RACING A LITTLE FAST AS I TRIED TO PARK AT WORK IN THE MORNINGS ALSO. I FELT SOMETHING UNUSUAL BUT IGNORED THE FEELING, SINCE MY CAR WAS RUNNING HIGH RPM SINCE NEW. I REMEMBER THAT I ASKED ABOUT THE HIGH RPM TO THE SALESMAN. HE MENTIONED SOME NEW DESIGN FEATURE THAT I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND. AFTER THIS INCIDENT WITHIN 30 MINUTES I WENT TO TOYOTA OF PLANO AND REPORTED MY INCIDENT, AND THEN I WENT TO MY CAR/HOME INSURANCE COMPANY (STATE FARM INSURANCE CO.) TO REPORT THE INCIDENT. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO TOYOTA OF PLANO. I HOPE SOME ONE CHECKS THE ENGINE ELECTRONICS, NOT JUST MECHANICAL PROBLEM OF MY CAR. THIS IS VERY ODD AND DANGEROUS. I ASKED MYSELF ABOUT THE STATE OF MY OWN MIND AND ATTITUDE AT THE MOMENT BUT I WAS VERY NORMAL. I AM AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND HAVE DRIVEN THE CARS FOR LAST 50 YEARS AND HAVE LIVED AND PARKED AT THE SAME PARKING SPACE FOR LAST 17 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE TOYOTA PROBLEMS BUT NOT ABOUT MY TRUCK MODEL. UPDATED 03/30/10
Mar 13, 2010
WE HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WITH OUR 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK; I. MY WIFE, WAS DRIVING ROUTE 40 WHEN AFTER RED LIGHTS THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED SPEEDING UP W/O ANY WARNING OR ALARM. HAVING HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DIDN'T HAVE ANY IMPACT. SHE HAD TO BRAKE AS MUCH SHE COULD TO CONTROL THE CAR. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL TO PULL OFF BUT STILL COULDN'T CONTROL THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE DIDN'T EVEN SHUT DOWN WHEN TURNING THE KEY. CHANGING THE SELECTOR LEVER TO NEUTRAL WAS IMPOSSIBLE AS THE ENGINE TOOK FULL RPM. SOMEHOW AFTER SOME "TRIAL AND HORROR" SHE WAS ABLE TO SHUT AND RESTART THE ENGINE AND EVENTUALLY THE CAR WAS BACK IN CONTROL. THE SITUATION HAD BEEN REALLY SCARY. I WASN'T THERE SO I COULD NOT FULLY APPRECIATE WHAT HAD HAPPENED WHEN SHE DESCRIBED THE SITUATION. II. MY WIFE DIDN'T DARE TO USE THE CAR BEFORE I CAME BACK FROM A BUSINESS TRIP. YESTERDAY - SATURDAY 3/10 - I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK THE FIRST TIME AFTER THE PREVIOUS INCIDENT. THERE WAS A SLOW DOWN IN THE TRAFFIC WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE DID THE SAME AS ABOVE. I WAS ON A MIDDLE LANE AND COULDN'T DO ANYTHING BUT BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. HAVING HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND SLOWING THE SPEED CAREFULLY I WAS ABLE STOP ON THE HIGHWAY W/O ANYBODY DRIVING ON US. I SHUT AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE COUPLE OF TIMES W/O ANY IMPACT. EACH TIME ENGINE STARTED AS IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BE PUSHED DOWN. I STARTED THE CAR AND PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK AND DRIVE TO NEXT RED LIGHTS. AFTER SOME BRAKING AND RESTARTING THE CAR WAS AGAIN SUDDENLY BACK IN CONTROL. THE DEFECT DESCRIBED ABOVE COULD EASILY CAUSE A CRASH WITH SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH WHEN HAPPENING IN A HEAVY TRAFFIC OR BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. WE DON'T DARE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK BEFORE IT IS THE DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED AND FIXED. IT WILL BE IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM AND HOW IT WAS FIXED. I HAVE NOTIFIED TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY WILL PICK UP THE TRUCK TOMORROW. *JB
Mar 11, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE THROTTLE STICKS. AFTER THE THROTTLE STICKS, THE RPM'S RANGE HIGH AND DO NOT DECREASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. ALTHOUGH, THE DEALER KNEW THE PROBLEM PERSISTED WITH THE SPEED CONTROL AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REMEDIED BY THE DEALER. UPDATED 03/28/06. *JB
Mar 06, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA THROTTLE CONTROL PROBLEM FM OWNER OF A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED TWICE WITHIN THE PAST YEAR, HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. IN BOTH INSTANCES, HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND HE WAS MOVING LESS THAT 5 MPH. BOTH TIMES, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AS THE ABS ACTIVATED, AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IMPACTED THE GARAGE WALL. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM INVOLVED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM THAT ACTIVATED AND OPERATED THE ABS AND THROTTLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE ABS TENDS TO ACTIVATE TOO OFTEN AND TOO EARLY, EVEN IN DRY CONDITIONS. *JB
Mar 03, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED TO 100 MPH WITHOUT VOLUNTARY APPLICATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE RPMS ABNORMALLY INCREASED AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE PARKING BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BECAUSE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR LOCATE ANY DIAGNOSTIC ERROR CODES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 65,000. 4/01/09 *NJ UPDATED 04/06/09.*JB
Feb 23, 2009
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
Feb 15, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 complaints
THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES THEY WAS AS HARD AS A ROCK AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING ,I WAS ON A TWO LANE ROAD. I WAS COMING QUICKLY UPON CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND I PUT THE GEAR SHIFT IN 3RD OUT OF DRIVE AND BACK IN ,AND TRUCK ENGINE CAME BACK UNDER MY CONTROL . ENGINE CAME DOWN BUT ,A LITTLE LATER THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE TRUCK. I MANAGED TO GET IT HOME AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID I HAD TO DRIVE IT TO ONE OF THEIR DEALERS OR THEY CAN NOT HELP ME.I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT WHAT SHOULD I DO I DO NOT WANT TO HURT MYSELF OR SOME ONE ELSE IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FLOOR MAT. I ASK THE LADY IF SHE WOULD PROMISE ME IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERS SHE WOULD NOT I ASK HER IF THEY WOULD TOW IT SHE SAID AT MY EXPENSE. I REFUSED AND SHE HUNG UP THE PHONE. SHE CALLED ME BACK ON DEC 21 AND SAID SHE HAD CONTACTED TOYOTA LAWYERS AND THEY CAN NOT HELP ME. I NEED MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN HELP ME . *TR
Dec 21, 2009
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA 2.7 LITER ENGINE. PURCHASED AND @ 42K MILES FUEL SMELL ENTERS CABIN. I DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME BUT SUSPECT THE AIR INJECTED EXHAUST SYSTEM A FAILURE. THE SMELL OF FUEL IS SO BAD I HAVE TO STOP AND REMOVE EVERYONE FROM VEHICLE DUE TO NAUSEA, AND LIGHT HEADED. *TR
Jul 06, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THERE WAS PROPERTY DAMAGE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,000. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED AN INCIDENT REPORT. UPDATED 06/08/07 *TR
May 10, 2007
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
The frame of my 2006 Toyota Tacoma (VIN: [XXX] ) is severely corroded and compromised. I recently acquired the vehicle and discovered that it was part of a past Toyota recall/program for frame corrosion inspection and replacement. However, it appears the previous owner did not take the vehicle in for the service. The frame now shows advanced rust and structural weakness, which puts my safety and the safety of others at risk. I am concerned that the recall program was not adequately communicated or tracked, and I am requesting that the NHTSA review this issue for potential reopening or expansion of coverage for affected vehicles like mine. The vehicle is available for inspection if needed. Thanks. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
May 09, 2025
RETURNING HOME WITH MY GRANDSON FROM VISITING A STATE UNIVERSITY I HEAD A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I THOUGHT A RUBBER BUSHING HAD FAILED BECAUSE PREVIOUS MODELS OF TOYOTAS (TERCELS) MADE THE SAME SOUND WHEN THE TORSION BAR BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPON RETURNING HOME I FOUND THE SWAY BAR HAD COME OUT OF THE LEFT BRACKET WHICH SECURES IT TO THE FRAME AND WAS STRIKING THE FRONT LEFT SPRING OF THE SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY. THE SWAY BAR BRACKET HAD BENT UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE SWAY BAR BECAUSE THE FRAME HAD RUSTED OUT WHERE THE REAR SWAY BAY BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT CONNECTS TO THE FRAME. THERE IS NO FRAME MATERIAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR BRACKET.THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT. LOOKING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME IT HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. I HAVE OWNED TOYOTAS SINCE 1977 OR 78. OWNING TERCELS, COROLLA, CAMRY, 1995 TOYOTA PICKUP AND A 4RUNNER. TOYOTA QUALITY THIS TACOMA IS NOT! *TR
Aug 04, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
The frame is rusted so bad. The dealer wouldn’t replace due to the vehicle being registered in Florida as it’s not one of the states affected. But my Toyota came from a Pennsylvania dealer first then shipped to Florida after years of being in Pennsylvania and not having an issue up there. Now I’m stuck with a truck I can’t sell or fix. It’s not right. Where is the quality control on this.
Feb 26, 2023
RUSTED FRONT END PASSENGER SIDE COMPONENT BROKE OF THE FRAME DUE TO CORROSION. TOYOTA WARRANTY FOR REPAIR EXPIRED 31 JANUARY 2019 AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA 2 MONTHS LATER AND TOYOTA WILL NOT HONOR REPAIR. VERY DISAPPOINTING ON TOYOTAS END. THE RUSTED FRAME TAKES LONGER THAN 2 MONTHS TO CORRODE. TOYOTA CARE NOT WILLING TO WORK WITH ME AND FIX THERE FAULTY AND VERY UNSAFE PRODUCT!
Apr 08, 2019
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT CALLED AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE ARLINGTON TOYOTA LOCATED AT 10939 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225, AND AFTER TWO WEEKS, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIRS BEING PERFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 136,100.
Oct 01, 2020
CPSC: TOYOTA TACOMA: CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AS WELL AS FRAME CORROSION, THAT ALLOWED FOR THE RACK AND PINION TO WEAR AND LOOSEN PREMATURELY. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED AS A RESULT, HE EXPERIENCED GREATER STEERING EFFORT, REDUCED VEHICLE SELF-CENTERING AND NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *JB
Nov 12, 2015
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
PREVIOUS OWNER REMOVED DRIVER AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT HARNESS (WEBBING ONLY) DUE TO RECALLS. THE PART THAT CAUSED THE RECALL FOR THE SEAT BELT IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. LOCAL DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR RECALL. CONTACTED TOYOTA (CASE #[XXX]) AND THEY TOO WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jun 11, 2020
AIR BAG/SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT IS ON FOR NO REASON. *KB
Jul 19, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
THE AIRBAG LIGHT JUST TURNED ON. CRUISE CONTROL ON STEERING WHEEL IS NOT FUNCTIONING, AUDIO CONTROL ON STEERING NOT WORKING ALSO AND LASTLY THE HORN IS NOT WORKING ALSO. LOOKS LIKE A SPIRAL CABLE PROBLEM BASED ON THE SYMPTOM AND VALIDATION OF DISCUSSION GROUP ONLINE. CHECKED FOR RECALL HERE AND SEEN MY VIN NUMBER ON THE RANGE FOR RECALL. WHY DID I NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICE ON THIS. NOT SURE IF THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE CONSIDERING THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED LIGHT IS ON OR IF THIS WILL AFFECT THE AIRBAG DELOYMENT IF NEEDED. THIS HAPPENED JUST RECENTLY AND THERE ARE ISSUES SIMILAR TO MY CASE. HOPE IT CAN BE FIXED BY TOYOTA.
Nov 14, 2018
I DO NOT SEE THE RECALL FOR THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY ON MY TACOMA. I READ THAT THIS VIN IS PART OF A RECALL FOR THE WIRING IN THE STEERING WHEEL THAT CONTROLS MY PASSENGER AIRBAG, CRUISE CONTROL AND SOME OTHER FUNCTIONS. IT HAS MALFUNCTIONED. WHY IS IT NOT LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE? WHEN I CHECKED ON THE STATUS OF THIS RECALL, IT SHOWS THAT MY MODEL, ACCORDING TO THE VIN DOES QUALIFY FOR THIS. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING, AND MY CRUISE CONTROL IS NO LONGER WORKING AT SPEED.
Aug 13, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. AFTER REACHING THE DESTINATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURED DUE TO RUST CORROSSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Apr 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 04, 2014
SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS), 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Aug 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TOTAL SPRING ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE PART ASSOCIATED WITH THE REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE PART PREMATURELY DETERIORATING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO RECEIVE THE PART FROM THE DEALER FOR ALMOST A YEAR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Jul 01, 2015
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
SUN VISOR MADE CRACKING TYPE SOUNDS WHEN FOLDING DOWN OR UP TO USE. NOW IT WILL NOT STAY UP OR FOLD UP AGAINST WINDSHIELD. IT IS A VISION HAZARD. *TR
Jun 29, 2014
MY PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR IS FLOPPING DOWN BY ITSELF BLOCKING MY FIELD OF VIEW WHILE DRIVING. I HAD TO REPLACE MY DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR OVER A YEAR AGO BECAUSE OF THE SAME ISSUE. TOYOTA HAS APPARENTLY IMPROVED THE DESIGN OF THE SUN VISOR, BUT WILL NOT RECALL THE OLD DESIGN AND WILL GLADLY CHARGE YOU $120 TO REPLACE IT. THIS IS A SERIOUS VISIBILITY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA NEEDS TO REPAIR AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER. *TR
Jun 05, 2013
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE FRAME IS VERY CORRODED IN NUMEROUS SPOTS, ESPECIALLY IN WELD AREAS AND BEHIND THE FRONT WHEELS. SOME FASTENERS ALSO APPEAR TO BE ABNORMALLY CORRODED. THE ENGINE ACCESSORY PULLEYS ARE ALSO IN VERY POOR CONDITION. THE CORROSION IS ODD IN THAT IT IS NOT CONSISTENT. I MEAN THAT SOME COMPONENTS AND FASTENERS SHOW MINOR CORROSION WHILE OTHERS ARE EXCESSIVE. THE VEHICLE FRAME IS ALSO VERY CORRODED IN ISOLATED AREAS AND NOT UNIFORM. ODD. *TR
Jun 22, 2014
AROUND THE END OF APRIL MY TACOMA STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE WHENEVER I BACKED UP. AFTER SOME SEARCHING AROUND I FOUND MY FAN WAS RUBBING ON ITS COVER. NEXT I LOOKED INTO WHY ON SOME FORUMS, SO AFTER SOME RESEARCH I DISCOVERED ITS DO TOO A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT. I GOT UNDER MY TRUCK AND TRUE TO BEHOLD MY MOTOR MOUNT HAD COLLAPSED INTO THE FRAME. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH 05-06 TACOMA'S YET TOYOTA WONT DO ANYTHING. THEY SAY IM 100,000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. TO MAKE IT WORSE TOYOTA IS WELL AWARE OF THE MATTER BECAUSE ALL 07 AND NEWER TACOMA'S HAVE EXTRA SUPPORT PLATE WELDED ON THE FRAME TO PREVENT COLLAPSE. *TR
May 11, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
I WAS SLOWLY ENTERING A PARKING SPACE. I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED TO MAXIMUM RPM. I JAMMED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THREW THE TRANSMISSION INTO "PARK." A GREAT CLOUD OF BLUE SMOKE ISSUED FORTH FROM THE SPINNING TIRES. THIS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE AND IT'S DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK AND NOT MY FOOT! SEVERAL YEARS AGO, AS A PEDESTRIAN, I SAW THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPEN TO A JEEP CHEROKEE AT A STOP SIGN. *TR
Feb 06, 2014
FOR AT LEAST 2 MOS PREVIOUS I WOULD HEAR A CHIRPING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT WOULD GET LOUDER AS YOU ACCELERATED & SEAMED MORE NOTICEABLE IN WARMER WEATHER. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DHC TORRANCE TOYOTA & SAID IT WAS MY IDLER BEARINGS. I THOUGHT THAT WAS ODD SINCE THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 37400 MILES. IT COST ME OVER $800.00. *TR
Oct 14, 2012
STRUCTURE,WHEELS
2 complaints
THE FRAME ON MY 2006 TACOMA IS TOTALLY RUSTED! THE FINISH ON MY WHEELS IS PEELING OFF AS WELL!!!! TOTAL CRAP!! *TR
Aug 29, 2012
THE VEHICLE FRAME AND INCLUDED TOW HITCH AND MISC AREAS OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED TO THE POINT OF CRACKING AND FLAKING METAL. ALSO OF A LESS SERIOUS CONCERN, THE ALLOY RIMS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED, BOTH CONDITIONS WERE NOTICED WITHIN TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. I AM THE ORIGINAL AND SOLE VEHICLE OWNER. I WILL BE MAILING PICTURES ALONG WITH A HARD COPY OF THIS FORM TO THE ADDRESS BELOW. UPDATED 02/01/12*LJ UPDATED 04/18/12
Jan 16, 2012
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 10V036000 (EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS) FOR THE INCORRECT LABELING. THE MANUFACTURER SENT HER THE CORRECT LABEL BUT THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT EXPLAIN IF THE LOADING CAPACITY WAS RELATED TO THE DOUBLE CAB, VEHICLE IN ITS ENTIRETY OR THE TIRES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 41,000.
Aug 30, 2010
THE JACK THAT COMES WITH A TOYOTA TACOMA (2005 OR LATER) WITH THE OFF-ROAD PACKAGE DOES NOT WORK. THE JACK IS TOO SMALL TO REACH THE LOWEST POINT ON THE VEHICLE TO JACK THE TRUCK TO CHANGE A TIRE. TOYOTA DOES NOT ADVISE THE CUSTOMER UPON PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THAT THE JACK IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TRUCK. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY RESPONDED BY SAYING THEY HAD TESTED THE JACK WITH THE TIRE AND IT WORKED. I RESPONDED THAT THE STRUT AND LEAF SPRING COMBINATION ON THE VEHICLE RAISED THE VEHICLE HIGHER AND A STANDARD JACK WOULD NOT WORK. TOYOTA REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEY HAD PROVIDED A PRODUCT THAT WOULD NOT WORK WITH THEIR VEHICLE. POTENTIAL DANGER EXISTS IF THE OPERATOR IS UNAWARE OF THE JACK ISSUE AND SUFFERS A FLAT IN A REMOTE LOCATION AND HAS NO WAY OF CONTACTING ANYONE FOR ASSISTANCE. IT WOULD SEEM OBVIOUS THAT VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THAT ACTUALLY WORKS WITH THE VEHICLE DESIGN. *TR
Aug 23, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2 complaints
SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES ON ICE OR SLIPPERY SNOW,IT SEEMED LIKE MY BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, AT THE INITIAL APPLICATION. *TR
May 14, 2010
I WAS CREEPING--2 OR 3 MPH--UP TO AN INTERSECTION IN MY 06 TACOMA. WHEN I TRIED TO STOP, I COULD FEEL THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES SHIFTING AROUND, BUT THE TRUCK WOULD NOT STOP. IT "DROVE ITSELF" INTO THE PATH OF A MACK DUMP TRUCK, TOTALING MY TRUCK & SENDING ME TO THE CHIROPRACTOR TWICE SO FAR. IF MY TRUCK HAD MANAGED TO GET ANOTHER 2 OR 3 FEET INTO THE INTERSECTION, THE DUMP TRUCK WOULD HAVE HIT MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR INSTEAD OF THE FRONT TIRE. ODDS ARE, I WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED THAT CRASH. MY INSURANCE IS FINDING ME AT FAULT, TOYOTA OFFERED TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON THE TRUCK AFTER IT WAS FIXED. MY TRUCK WAS HIT SO HARD, IT BUSTED THE ENGINE BLOCK, SO IT WON'T BE FIXED, IT'S CONSIDERED TOTALED. SO I'M ?!@#$% UNLESS YOU FOLKS CAN GET SOMETHING DONE!*TR
Oct 08, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
ON THE 26TH OF MARCH 2010 ABOUT 3:00 PM, I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA AND GOT ONTO INTERSTATE 80 GOING WEST AND BEGAN TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. AS I ACCELERATED TO GET IN FRONT OF A WHITE SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER, I REALIZED I WAS ACCELERATING FASTER THAN I WAS PUSHING DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL. MY TRUCK ACCELERATED AS IF IT WANTED TO GO FASTER THAN I DID, AND SO I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. BUT, MY TOYOTA TACOMA STILL INCREASED IN SPEED, AND THE GAS PEDAL SEEMED SOFT AS IF THE TRUCK WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL. REALIZING THAT MY SPEED WAS 80 AND RISING RAPIDLY, I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CAR BARELY SLOWED DOWN AND SPED RIGHT BACK UP CONTINUING TO ACCELERATE AS SOON AS I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE. SO, I PRESSED DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH ALL MY FORCE, BUT THE TRUCK DID NOT SLOW DOWN SUFFICIENTLY TO SAFELY PULL OVER. SO, THEN, I PUT ONE FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND USED THE OTHER TO PUSH DOWN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE TRUCK DECELERATED ENOUGH TO ALLOW ME TO PULL OVER INTO THE FAR RIGHT LANE. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL DESPITE APPLICATION OF BOTH BRAKES, AND SO I THREW THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. THIS SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I HAD MY TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED AS OF TODAY.
Mar 27, 2010
MY SON TOOK HIS NEW 3 MONTH OLD 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER ON 12-12-05 FOR "HIGH IDLING" AND "WHEN ACCELERATING CUSTOMER HAVING A HARD TIME STOPPING IT" ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE.THIS VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL TWO TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED ON A SURFACE STREET SPEEDING UP FROM 40 MPH TO 80 MPH AND THE SECOND TIME HE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. IT SPED UP FROM 70 MPH TO 110. BOTH TIMES MY SON SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL - INSTINCTIVE REACTION - AND THE TRUCK DID SLOW DOWN. HAD THE TRAFFIC BEEN BAD, HE AND OTHERS, WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED FOR SURE. BOTH TIMES, HE TOOK HIS FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR AND HE COULD SEE IT MOVING DOWN TOWARDS THE FLOOR ALL BY ITSELF. IT STILL HAS AN IDLING PROBLEM. HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG; BY THE DEALER AT THE TIME. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS WITH THE HIGH IDLING AND ACCELERATING PROBLEM. THIS MODEL IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. MY SON IS DEAF AND HE CAN BE REACHED BY EMAIL. *CN *TR
Feb 06, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
STUCK GAS PEDAL ON MY TACOMA TRUCK. *TR
Mar 19, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CONSUMER AFFAIRS AS WELL AS TOYOTA EXPERIENCE REGARDING THE GAS PEDAL / FLOOR MAT ISSUE. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWO TIMES TO MYSELF AS WELL AS THREE TIMES TO MY HUSBAND, THANKFULLY IT DID NOT RESULT IN ANY INJURIES. I WANT MY FLOOR MATS REPLACED AT THE LEAST, MY FLOOR IS DAMAGED BY NOT BEING ABLE TO USE MATS AND THE FEAR OF IT TALKING OFF REALLY PREVENTS ME FROM DRIVING IT WITHOUT EXTREME CAUTION AND CONSTANT WORRYING. I WAS GIVEN A CUSTOMER CASE # 1002131342 AND WAS TOLD TO SPEAK WITH MARISOL BETANCOURT BECAUSE THEY WERE UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THERE WERE SOME NEW MATS AVAILABLE BUT THIS WAS THE RESPONSE I RECEIVED FROM: ---- MARISOL BETANCOURT [XXX] WROTE: ============= [XXX] I SPOKE TO YOU ON THE PHONE REGARDING YOUR CONCERN ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE'S PEDAL AND FLOOR MATS. THE SERVICE WRITER NAMED KEVIN HOLLINGER PULLED YOUR VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER TO SEE IF IT WAS UNDER RECALL AND HE INFORMED ME THAT YOUR VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER RECALL. IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT KEVIN HOLLINGER OR MYSELF. THANK YOU, MARISOL BETANCOURT CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER TOYOTA CHULA VISTA [XXX] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Mar 05, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA REGULARLY SURGES FORWARD WHEN AT FULL STOP WITH BRAKES APPLIED. THIS HAPPENS UNPREDICTABLY AND WHETHER A/C IS ON OR NOT. IT IS NOT IDLE SPEED INCREASE ASSOCIATED WITH COMPRESSOR TURN ON, AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD- NO OTHER VEHICLE THAT I HAVE HAD HAS DONE THIS. THIS IS VERY LIKELY A SOFTWARE ISSUE WITH THE ECU AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IN THIS MANNER. YOUR PREVIOUS INVESTIGATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO FIND A SOFTWARE DEFECT, WHICH BY NATURE, CAN BE INTERMITTENT AND DIFFICULT TO FIND. RESEARCH INTO THE CODE IS REQUIRED. (I AM AN ENGINEER INVOLVED IN AVIATION SOFTWARE- THESE ABNORMALITIES MUST BE PROPERLY RESEARCHED.) *TW
Jan 28, 2010
I PURCHASED A TOYOTA TACOMA 2006 NEW AND FROM DAY ONE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE OVER REVVING ON START UP, WHICH IS VERY DAMAGING TO AN ENGINE IN COLD CLIMATES. IT ALSO BETWEEN SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 4TH, AND 4TH TO 5TH GEARS THE RPM'S WILL NOT COME DOWN TO ENABLE ONE TO SHIFT PROPERLY AND NOT ONLY MAKES FOR A ROAD DANGEROUS CONDITION BUT IT ALSO CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE DRIVE TRAIN. I'VE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT TRYING TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA, QUITE FRANKLY THEY HAVE A VERY BAD ATTITUDE WITH THIS WHOLE MATTER AND TO GIVE YOU AN EXAMPLE, I WAS TOLD BY ONE DEALERSHIP THAT MAYBE I SHOULD LEARN HOW TO SHIFT FASTER. PLEASE ASSIST ME . *TR
Oct 14, 2008
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
BODY ROT DUE TO CORROSION OF MANUFACTURE DEFECT. TOYOTA SPRAYED THE BODY UNDER COST BUT AGAIN COMING OFF AND BODY ROT THROUGH OUT VEHICLE.
Sep 21, 2020
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND RUSTED THROUGH FRAME THAT IS UNABLE TO SUPPORT WEIGHT OF VEHICLE. HAD A BRAKE LINE BUST DUE TO BEING RUSTED OR CORRODED OUT. ALSO SUSPENSION SHOWS EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. COOLING LINES CORRODED. POWER STEERING LINES CORRODED. TRANSMISSION LINES CORRODED. ANY METAL LINE IS THAT'S ATTACHED TO THIS VEHICLE ARE CORRODED. AND ALL BRACKETS AND HARDWARE ATTACHED TO FRAME AND EVEN THE METAL PULLEYS ALL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.
Jul 04, 2020
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE IS COVERED IN THE TOYOTA RUSTY FRAME LAWSUIT. AS SUCH, IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND DEEMED NOT TO NEED A FRAME REPLACEMENT BOTH TIMES. IT WAS TREATED WITH CRC. ITS LAST INSPECTION WAS IN NOVEMBER OF 2018. ON SUNDAY, MAY 17TH, 2020, THE FRAME BROKE AT THE FRONT CROSS-MEMBER CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE AND STEERING THE VEHICLE/CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE BECAME NEAR IMPOSSIBLE. FORTUNATELY FOR ME, THIS HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND TURNING LEFT (IN REVERSE AT LOW SPEED) AFTER A FULL 2 WEEKS OF DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF WEST VIRGINIA. I QUESTION ALL INSPECTIONS OF FRAMES BEING PERFORMED WITHIN THE TOYOTA DEALER NETWORK AND HOPE THAT NOBODY HAS THIS FAILURE WHILE THEY ARE DRIVING AT SPEED AS THE RESULTS WILL BE CATASTROPHIC. *TR
May 20, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THIS GARAGE KEPT TRUCK IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THOUGH. THIS TRUCK AS ONLY 61,000 MILES ON IT & IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS ARE BROKEN & HAVE PUNCTURED THE GAS TANK. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO DO WITH THE SAFETY NEUTRAL SWITCH, WHICH IS TIED INTO THE ENTIRE FROM WIRING HARNESS HAS CAUGHT FIRE TWICE. TOYOTA HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT ALL OF THIS, IN DETAIL, & THEY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT MY OWN OR ANYONE ELSE'S SAFETY. THERE ISN'T A SCRATCH ON THIS TRUCK & HAS REALLY LOW MILES YET IS SO UNSAFE TO USE BECAUSE OF POOR CONSTRUCTION ON TOYOTA'S PART.
Mar 04, 2020
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY TACOMA IS A LEASURE/WORK VEHICLE, GARAGED AND MAINTAINED WITH 65K MILES. WITHIN THIS MONTH I HAD A MAIN EXHUAST HANGER THAT WAS WELDED TO THE FRAME BREAK AWAY AND TAKE A LARGE PART OF THE FRAME WITH IT, THEN THANKS TO MY WIFE SHE NOTICED AN ODDITY UNDER THE BED AND IT WAS THAT 2 OF MY GAS TANK STRAPS HAD BROKEN. I INFORMED THE LOCAL DEALER (KOLAR) AND TOYOTA, THEY RESPONDED BY SAYING THAT DUE TO ITS ADVANCED YEARS, THEY WOULD NOT HELP AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING DOWN I35 TO THE CITIES AT 85 MPH AND THE TANK CAME OFF, AND IT STRUCK MY OR ANOTHER VEHICLE THIS NOTE WOULD BE WORDED VERY DIFFERENTLY. I WILL PROVIDE PHOTOS, BUT I AM YET TO GET MY VEHICLE RELEASED FROM TOYOTA, NOT SURE HOW THAT WORKS, THEY WILL NOT RELEASE IT TO ME UNTIL IT IS SAFE AND THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE COSTS.
Aug 15, 2019
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
CAR ABS WIRE DISCONNECT, COOLANT IN TRANSMISSION LINES AND 4TH GEAR NOT FUNCTIONAL.
May 09, 2018
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
NEVER RECEIVED RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS? SAFETY HARNESS IN THE BACK SEATS WHERE MY RAND KIDS RIDE WILL NOT TIGHTEN UP. LEAF-SPRINGS BOW UP IN THE MIDDLE NOT DOWN? HAVE REPLACED U-JOINTS MORE TIMES THEN ON MY 97 FORD. PLUS CARRIER BEARINGS BECAUSE OF THE LEAF SPRINGS AND STOPPED DRIVING IT BECAUSE IT GOES BACK AND FORTH ON THE ROAD. MY REAR END HOWLS AND NEEDS REPLACED BECAUSE THE REAR END IS HIGHER THEN THE TRANNY BUT THERE HAS BEEN 7 RECALLS ON THIS MODEL AND ONLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THEM ON LINE. YOU MUST BE DOING A BETTER JOB OR YOUR FIRED!!! LOL BUT IF YOU CARE I THANK YOU BUT AT LEAST MAKE THEM FIX THESE SAFETY ISSUES, OR AT LEAST MAKE US AWARE OF THEM INSTEAD OF HIDING THEM. DON'T LET THEM GET AWAY WITH RIPPING AMERICANS OFF . TO DO SO IS NO BETTER THEN THEM.
May 12, 2017
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 4X4 TOYOTA TACOMA ON A 55MPH ROAD WITH OR 3 YEAR OLD AND 1 YEAR OLD CHILDREN ON MARCH 2017 AT AROUND 12:00 NOON, WHEN SHE STARTED TO DECELERATE TO TURN ONTO SIDE ROAD SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES BUT THEY DIDN'T WORK, SHE PRESSED HARDER AND THERE WAS NO CHANGE; THEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE SHE STILL ONLY APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FINALLY WORKED AND SHE WAS ABLE TO NAVIGATE THE TURN, YET MUCH TOO FAST. OVERT THE NEXT TWO MILES TO OUR HOUSE ON A 35MPH ROAD, SHE STOPPED THE TRUCK FINE (ONCE AT A STOP SIGN, AND ONCE AT OUR MAILBOX). HOWEVER, AS SHE PULLED INTO OUR GARAGE SHE STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND AGAIN THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, AND THE TRUCK AGAIN ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND HIT A TOOL CABINET WHICH HIT THE GARAGE WALL. THANKFULLY SHE AND THE KIDS WERE OK. THE TRUCK HAS A PUSH-BAR ON THE FRONT AND THAT WAS PUSHED INTO THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL, THE TACOMA'S FRONT BUMPER IS CONCAVED IN THE MIDDLE AND THE ENDS ARE BROKEN FROM WHERE THE JOIN THE FRONT FENDERS, THE LOWER GRILL AREA ALSO BROKE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THREE DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS TO EXPLAIN WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND ASK IF THERE WAS A RECALL. TWO CLAIMED TO NEVER HAVE HEARD OF THIS, AND ONE OF THOSE TOLD ME TO MAKE SURE A FLOOR MAT WASN'T IN THE WAY (WHICH IT WASN'T). ONE SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THAT THIS WAS SIMILAR SYMPTOMS TO A NATIONAL RECALL THAT HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR OTHER TOYOTA MODELS, BUT NOT OUR TACOMA WAS NOT ONE OF THOSE. I TOOK TO THE INTERNET AND INSTANTLY FOUND THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS BY TACOMA OWNERS, AND EVEN VERBIAGE THAT NHSTA HAS HAD THOUSANDS, MAYBE TENS OF THOUSANDS, OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FOR THIS GENERATION TACOMA. I TESTED THE TRUCK LATER IN THE DAY AND IT WORKED AS IT SHOULD, HOWEVER IT'S CLEAR THAT TOYOTA, AND THIS TACOMA, HAVE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ISSUES
Mar 28, 2017
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SEATS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 70 MPH, THE DRIVE TRAIN VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY, AND THE SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL ALSO VIBRATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Dec 20, 2016
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I TOOK MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TO BOCH TOYOTA AS PART OF TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN REGARDING FRAME RECALL BACK IN DEC OF 2015. I WAITED 5 MONTHS TO GET MY TRUCK BACK TO GET IT BACK IN DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS. TRUCK WAS NOT REPAIRED SATISFACTORILY AND I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH IT. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS TO TOYOTA AND BOTH TOYOTA TO NO AVAIL. TRUCK BARELY RUNNING. *TR
Dec 04, 2016
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PARTS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Aug 09, 2016
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TOOK TRUCK IN FOR FRAMES INSPECTION--DEALER SAYS I GET A NEW FRAME--NO COST. DEALER IS BACKING OUT OF THEIR WORD BECAUSE CAMPAIGN ENDED 3 MONTHS LATER--WAS TOLD CAMPAIGN WOULD BE GOOD FOR SEVERAL MORE YEAR. SERVICE ADVISER NEVER CHECKED ENDING DATE. EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES ARE RUSTED AGAIN--FIXED SEVERAL TIMES--POOR PRODUCT. REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER PLUG RUSTED BEYOND ABLE TO REMIOVE TO CHANGE FLUID--ANOTHER HUGE RUST ISSUE WITH TACOMA TRUCKS--NOT JUST THE FRAME. THE STEERING MECHANISM, TIMING BELT PULLEYS, WIRING SUPPORTS, ETC --ANYTHING THAT IS METAL IS CORRODED BECAUSE OF THE POOR QUALITY OF STEEL--JUST NOT THE FRAME. THE TIMING PULLEYS WERE SO CORRODED THAT THEY CUT MY BEL--LUCKY FOR ME IT STILL HAD 50% OF IT REMAINING AND DID NOT BLOW ENGINE--TRUCK HAD 63,000 MILES ON IT AT TIME. TOLD TO BRING TRUCK IN FOR REAR SPRINGS CAMPAIGN--I DID--THEY DON'T HAVE THE IN STALLION KITS--BEEN BACK ORDERED FOR MONTHS. CAMPAIGN SAYS THEY COULD RUPTURE THE GAS TANK AND END IN DISASTER--ANY YOU DON'T HAVE PARTS!!!
Aug 04, 2016
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I TOOK MY TRUCK TO MALLOY TOYOTA FOR FRAME INSPECTION REGARDING THE LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN EOD- FRAME RUST RECALL. DEALER INFORMED ME THERE WAS RUST, BUT NO PERFORATIONS. THEY RECOMMENDED COATING THE FRAME WITH COMPOUNDS. I FEEL THAT MY TRUCK MAY NOT HAVE PERFORATIONS, BUT IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE FRAME BECOMES PERFORATED, RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS / UNSAFE VEHICLE. PUTTING THE COMPUNDS ON THE FRAME IS A QUICK BAND-AID AND DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS FRAME WILL BECOME UNSAFE, IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME. THIS WILL NOT ONLY POTENTIALLY JEOPARDIZE THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY / OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE, BUT ALSO THE OTHERS THAT SHARE THE ROAD WITH MY TRUCK.
Mar 09, 2016
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH OUR 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH HAS 125331 MILES. ON MAY 11, 2015, WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK INTO MOUNTAIN STATES TOYOTA, FOR THE REPAIR OF THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT WHICH HAD FAILED. I WAS EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION EVEN WHEN DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS THAT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. I HAVE ENCLOSED THE PAPERWORK DESCRIBING THE REPAIR, WHICH I BELIEVE WAS TIED TO A RECALL, AND ANOTHER REPAIR. OCTOBER 19, 2012, THE RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING CRACKED AND NEEDED REPAIR, MILEAGE WAS 92303. AT THE TIME WE DID NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE RECALL FOR THE LEAF SPRINGS, AND THE REPAIR FOR THE RIGHT HAD COST US 1408.11. THE REPAIR SHOP ALSO NOTICED AT THE TIME THAT THE LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING WAS ALSO FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED, THAT WAS REPAIRED A FEW DAYS LATER 10/23/2012 THE COST 1407.61. AT THE TIME WE HAD DRIVEN AROUND NOT KNOWING WHAT THE VIBRATION WAS ONLY THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE FAULTY LEAF SPRINGS WE WERE TOLD AT A LATER DATE BY THE TOYOTA DEALER MAY HAVE PLAYED A FACTOR IN THE ABOVE REPAIR. THEY COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT IT HAD NOT BEEN CAUSED BY THE FAULTY LEAF SPRING. ON OCTOBER 27, 2006 THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED, THE MILEAGE AT THIS TIME WAS 90102. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS 2866.18. WE ALSO HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES JUST GOING ON THE VEHICLE WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IN OCTOBER. HE LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO GEAR DOWN USING THE TRANSMISSION TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. WHEN IT WAS TOWED TO MOUNTAIN STATES TOYOTA, WHICH IS WHERE HE HAD HAD THE BRAKE FLUID REPLACED A FEW MONTHS PRIOR, PAID IN FULL FOR ALL REPAIRS AT THE TIME. SO I FEEL THIS ISSUE WAS PROBABLY THE FAULT OF MOUNTAIN STATES TOYOTA.
Dec 07, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION, THE ENGINE DID NOT TURN OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE REMOTE START IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO TURN OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Oct 29, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH AT INDOOR PARKING GARAGE. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS PEDAL WHEN CAR ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. TURNED IGNITION OFF AND WAS ABLE TO STOP CAR BEFORE IMPACT WITH SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES.
Oct 24, 2015
STEERING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILED I WAS DRIVING I WENT OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE FAN ON MY TRUCK STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP TO BE CHECKED. THIS I WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT THE FRAME ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WAS CRACKED AND CAVING IN WHERE THE MOTOR MOUNTS ATTACH TO THE FRAME. THIS CAUSED THE MOTOR TO DROP DOWN AND THE FAN STARTED HITTING ON THE SHROUD. ALSO IT PIERCED A HOLE IN MY UPPER OIL PAN WHEN THE MOTOR DROPPED DOWN AND HIT THE RACK AND PINION. UPON RESEARCH THERE ARE MANY MANY CASES OF THIS HAPPENING TO THE 2005 -2006 TACOMA TRUCKS. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT TOYOTA REFUSES TO FIX.
Oct 23, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER CRACKED.
Jun 27, 2015
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE PARKED ON A HILL, THE PARKING BRAKE DID NOT ENGAGE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mar 19, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A FRAM PH7317 FILTER & 5W-30 CASTROL OIL ON 5/9/14 FROM AUTOZONE TO DO AN OIL CHANGE FOR MY '06 TOYOTA TACOMA REGULAR CAB PRERUNNER. MY TRUCK WAS FINE UNTIL 6 MONTHS & 3K MILES LATER, ON 11/7/14, WHEN I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE SUCH THAT THE FILTER CAME OFF MY TRUCK GOING 30MPH & OIL SPEWED ONTO THE ROAD.I PULLED OVER ABOUT 200 YARDS AFTER THE FILTER CAME OFF JUST AS THE OIL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I FOUND THE OIL FILTER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.THE GASKET WAS ATTACHED IN FINE CONDITION, & NEITHER FACE NOR BODY LOOKED DEFORMED. THE FILTER HAD MINOR SCRATCHES.MY FATHER CAME WITH TOOLS & OIL.THE CAR'S MALE THREADS WERE GOOD. ASSUMING I ERRED & FORGOT TO FULLY TIGHTEN THE FILTER, IT LOOSENED OVER TIME, & ITS CONDITION, I CLEANED THEN THREADED THE SAME FILTER ON & SNUGGED IT DOWN WITH A WRENCH. I FILLED THE ENGINE WITH OIL.MY FATHER WAS WATCHING THE FILTER AREA UNDER THE CAR FOR DRIPPING OIL WHILE I FILLED, BUT THERE WAS NONE. I IDLED THE CAR WHILE MY FATHER & I CHECKED FOR DRIPPING OIL BUT THERE WAS NONE.AT THIS POINT, IT SEEMED REASONABLE THAT THE FILTER WOULD NOT COME OFF & OIL WOULD NOT LEAK. AS A PRECAUTION, MY FATHER DROVE BEHIND ME.I STARTED THE CAR & MADE A U-TURN IN THE ROAD. AT SOME POINT IN THE TURN, THE FILTER CAME OFF SO I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE OIL FILTER WAS CRUMPLED. IT IS OF MY FATHER'S THEORY (HE IS A MECHANICAL ENGINEER BY TRADE) & I THAT THE FILTER FAILED CAUSING PRESSURE TO BUILD-UP.THIS PRESSURE BUILD-UP CAUSED THE FILTER TO UNSCREW ITSELF.THE MALE THREADS ON THE ENGINE SIDE WERE GOOD. I HAVE SINCE INSTALLED A BOSCH FILTER WITH CASTROL OIL & THE TRUCK DRIVES FINE.THE FILTER WAS NOT DOUBLE GASKETED.EVEN IF IT WERE, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN OIL LEAKING WHEN I IDLED THE TRUCK.IT WAS NOT FOULED OIL, BECAUSE THE OIL WAS REPLACED.IT WAS NOT AN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED FILTER, BECAUSE THE OIL FILTER FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER DRIVING OFF & THERE WAS NO OIL DRIPPING DURING REPLACEMENT OR IDLE. *TR
Nov 14, 2014
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IN AUGUST TO ADDRESS THE RECALLS NEEDING TO BE DONE. THEY TELL ME THEY ARE BACKED UP TRYING TO GET RECALLS FIXED. IT IS NOW NOVEMBER AND HAVE NOT BEEN CALLED YET. NOW THE LEAF SPRINGS ARE ON RECALL. I REPLACED ONE LEAF SPRING IN SEPTEMBER 2014 DUE TO IT SNAPPING.WILL I GET REIMBURSED FROM TOYOTA FOR THIS REPAIR?? I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AS TO WHEN THEY CAN FIX THE RECALLS, THEY SAID THEY WILL CALL ME WHEN THEY CAN GET ME IN. WHAT YEAR WILL THAT BE? WILL MY SECOND LEAF SPRING SNAP AND PUNCTURE THE TANK BEFORE IT GETS REPAIRED? OR WILL THE FRAME POSSIBLE RUST OUT AND FALL ON THE LEAF SPRINGS....... I LOVE TOYOTA TACOMAS, DISAPPOINTED IN THE FOLLOW THRU/TIMELINESS ON FIXING THESE PROBLEMS. *TR
Nov 06, 2014
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DUE TO THE RUSTED FRAME ISSUES THAT I REPORTED TO TOYOTA ON 04/16/2014 (MULLER TOYOTA AND TOYOTA CORPORATE) MY CLUTCH PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHEN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH WHEN THE RUSTED CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER STUCK . THERE ARE BIG RUST HOLES IN THE FRAME AND TOYOTA FREELY ADMITS THAT THEY ARE DEFECTIVE FRAMES , BUT WON'T HAVE A RECALL ON THOSE MODEL TACOMAS UNTIL ENOUGH PEOPLE COMPLAIN OR GET INJURED OR KILLED ! SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THESE DEFECTIVE FRAMES THAT RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT. *JS
Jul 07, 2014
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE BRAKE LINES ARE ALL RUSTY ON MY TRUCK. I HAD TO HAVE ONE BRAKE LINE REPLACED AND ALL ARE IN DANGER OF LEAKING AT ANY TIME. THERE IS SO MUCH RUST ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MY TRUCK THAT MORE OF THE BRAKE LINES ARE GOING TO BREAK AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO I JUST HAD TO HAVE THE STEERING RACK REPLACED AT 63000 MILES AND THE LINES TO THE STEERING RACK WERE RUSTY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Jul 03, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON OCTOBER 2013 I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT (NO CAR IN FRONT OF ME) THE ROAD SURFACE WAS WET AND THE ABS KICKED IN. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE HARD, THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND I COULDN'T HOLD THE TRUCK BACK. I WENT THROUGH THE RED LIGHT AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT. I CALLED THE TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I PROBABLY DID NOT PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKE HARD ENOUGH. ON JANUARY 2014 THE SAME THING OCCURRED. HERE AGAIN I WAS FORTUNATE THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS NOT IN FRONT OF ME AND THIS TIME I WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN. I CALLED THE DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. MARCH 15TH IT HAPPENED AGAIN. ONCE AGAIN I WAS LUCKY THAT NO VEHICLE WAS IN FRONT OF ME, BUT I NOW BRAKE WAY IN ADVANCE OF A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN BECAUSE OF FEAR. THIS TIME WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE I GOT OFF THE BRAKE AND WENT RIGHT BACK ON AND THE ENGINE STOPPED ACCELERATING. I ONCE AGAIN PUT IT IN THE GARAGE AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. I THINK THAT THE UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION IS TRIGGERED WHEN HARD PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES WHEN THE ABS KICKS IN. I'M NOT A ROOKIE DRIVER. I'VE BEEN DRIVING TACOMAS FOR OVER 30 YEARS. THIS IS MY 4TH ONE. AFTER HAPPENING THREE TIMES, IT IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK. THIS IS A POSSIBLE SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET TOYOTA TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM? THANK YOU *TR
Mar 24, 2014
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
PURCHASED MY TRUCK FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN IT IN FOR THE OIL CHANGE WITH THE DEALER INSPECTION TICKETS SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. IN THE LAST INSPECTION I WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TOOK IT TO ANOTHER SHOP WHERE THE LEAD MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR WAS "UNSAFE" DUE TO SIGNIFICANT RUST ON THE LEAF SPRINGS AND FRAME AREA BOLTS NEAR THE LEAF SPRINGS. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO ASK HOW MY CAR HAD GONE THROUGH ALL OF THESE INSPECTIONS AND I HAD NEVER HEARD THAT MY VEHICLE HAD "UNSAFE" LEVELS OF RUST ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DO NOT INSPECT THE UNDERCARRIAGE ( !? ). WHEN I ASKED FOR THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION, I WAS INFORMED THAT A CAR WITH RUST ON THE FRAME SHOULD BE JUNKED. I CANNOT BELIEVE I SPENT ALL THAT MONEY FOR WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A QUALITY TRUCK THAT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
Jan 09, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
FINALLY DID FLOOR MAT RECALL WORK DONE ON MY 2006 TACOMA. NEW FLOOR MAT IS THIN, FLIMSY, NOTHING LIKE ORIGINAL THICK ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT. I ALSO WANT TO ADD, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ORIGINAL DESIGN AW FLOOR MAT FOR TACOMA VEHICLES, THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND THAT THE ONLY REASON I CHANGED THE MATS WAS DUE TO THE MAT RIBS STARTING TO BREAK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE CAMPAIGN CALLED FOR THE FLOOR CARPET TO BE VACUUM CLEANED AND SHAMPOOED, AND NONE OF THIS WAS DONE. THE DEALER SIMPLY SWAPPED-OUT THE FLOOR MATS AND CHARGED-OUT $185 TO "RECALL WORK", I DON'T EVEN THINK THEY DID ANY PEDAL ADJUSTMENT. HERE'S THE REAL PROBLEM: THE NEW, THIN, FLIMSY FLOOR MAT USES THE OLD FLOOR MAT RETAINER HOOKS THAT WERE INTENDED FOR THE THICK ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS. THESE FLOOR MAT HOOKS HURT MY FEET WHEN DRIVING BAREFOOT, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, THEY CAN, THEY WILL, AND THEY HAVE CAUGHT AND HOOKED-UP THE HEEL OF MY SHOES ON OCCASION. I AM A VERY SAFE DRIVER, DO NOT TAILGATE VEHICLES, AND I TELL YOU NOW, THESE HOOKS HAVE CAUSED ME TO GET INTO EMBARRASSING SITUATIONS AND VERY NEAR ACCIDENTS DUE TO MY SHOE GETTING CAUGHT IN THE HOOKS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO BRAKE PROPERLY AND ON TIME. IF I MODIFY THE HOOKS OR CUT THEM, THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THAT THE NEW MAT WILL SLIDE-UP UNDER THE PEDALS, PREVENTING USE OF THE BRAKES AND NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I WILL NOT DO THIS, I WILL NOT ASSUME THIS RESPONSIBILITY. AT THIS PRESENT SITUATION, AT THIS PRESENT DESIGN, THE LIABILITY RESTS WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THIS RECALL DESIGN MODIFICATION. AS I MENTIONED EARLIER, THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR THIS SPECIFIC YEAR/MAKE/MODEL; HOWEVER, THE RECALL MODIFICATION DID CREATE A PROBLEM WHERE NONE EXISTED, AND MADE THE SITUATION WORSE THAN ORIGINAL. *TR
Mar 16, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
AS I WAS ROLLING DOWN HILL AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AS I PRESSED THE BRAKES HARDER THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED AND THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD FOR A SHORT DISTANCE, ALMOST INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC, WHILE THE ENGINE COULD BE HEARD LOUD AS IF THE GAS PEDDLE WAS BEING PUSHED ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED ONLY. SCARY! UNCONTROLLABLE FORWARD MOVEMENT AND ACCELERATION WHILE BRAKING. *TR
Mar 10, 2013
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DECEMBER 2006 TRUCK PARKED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF AND WOULD NOT MOVE BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURE. ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP. TOWED TO DEALER, AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX HE STATED THE WHEEL BEARING WERE LEAKING GREASE AND FREEZING UP SO TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. TRUCK OPERATES GOOD ALL YEAR TILL IT GETS BELOW FREEZING AND WHEELS LOCK UP. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW THE PROBLEM, BUT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN PARKED AND BELOW FREEZING. DECEMBER 10 2012 REAR WHEELS LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING IN BELOW FREEZING CAUSING TRUCK TO SLIDE AND MISS TWO ON COMING CARS, TRUCK ENDS UP IN DITCH. WOULD SELL VEHICLE BUT AFRAID ANYONE DRIVING IT IN COLD WEATHER WOULD BE STRANDED OR IN A FATAL WRECK. ARE OTHER TRUCKS HAVING SAME ISSUE AS I HUNT AND GO BACK 30 MILES INTO THE WOODS AND IF FREEZES I WOULD BE STRANDED. *TR
Dec 11, 2012
STRUCTURE,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED ON THE MORNING OF 7/12/12.SNAPPING OF THE CABLE RESULTED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECOMING AIRBORNE AND SHIFTING TO THE SIDE WHILE IN MID AIR. LUCKILY TIME WAS ON MY SIDE. I WAS WORKING NIGHTS AND HAD THIS INCIDENT UNFOLDED WHILE WORKING MY NORMAL DAY SHIFT, I AM POSITIVE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN CONTACT BETWEEN MY VEHICLE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, OR ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH TIRE AND RIM ON ROUTE 287 NORTH IN NEW JERSEY AS THE ROADS ARE PACKED LIKE SARDINES IN A CAN YET MOVING AT A BRISK PACE. I DID NOT KNOW WHAT IS WAS AT FIRST BUT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF INTO THE SHOULDER. FOUND THE WHEEL AND NOTICED THAT THE UNUSED SPARE TIRE IS NOW IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $180. *TR
Jul 15, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE FRAME AT THE RF MOTOR MOUNT BROKE AND THE ENGINE DROPPED SO THAT THE FAN IS HITTING THE SHROUD OF THE RADIATOR, THERE SEEMS TO BE A WEAKNESS IN THE WELD LOCATION THAT THE MANUFACTURER CHANGED ON THE 2007 FRAME IN THIS LOCATION OF THE MOTOR MOUNT AREA. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER TOYOTA IS NOT WARRANTING THIS DEFECT , THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET, I HOPE THEY ALSO FILED WITH THE NHTSA. *TR
Apr 04, 2012
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT ON, HORN NOT WORKING. DEALER SAID DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING COLUMN. *TR
Feb 28, 2012
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
I RECENTLY HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE FAN HITTING THE SHROUD ON MY 2006 TACOMA. I TOOK MY TACOMA INTO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED AROUND THE WELD WHERE THE DRIVERS' SIDE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET WAS WELDED TO THE FRAME. THE BRACKET HAS STARTED SINKING INTO THE FRAME WHICH COULD ULTIMATELY CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS TO CONSUMERS LEADING TO VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ETC. I HAVE BEEN DOING RESEARCH AND HAVE HEARD OF THIS SAME ISSUE HAPPENING WITH 2005 & 2006 TACOMAS FROM NUMEROUS OTHER TACOMA OWNERS. THE WELDS AROUND THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKETS ARE WEAK. THESE SHOULD BE ONE OF THE STRONGEST WELDS ON THE TRUCK. TOYOTA ADVERTISES THEIR TRUCKS FOR OFF ROAD USE YET THEY BARELY HOLD UP TO NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING. I HOPE TOYOTA RESOLVES THIS MATTER ACCORDINGLY. *TR
Nov 21, 2011
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
NOTICED RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WITH HEAVIER AMOUNTS NEAR/ON WELD POINTS, & BOLT POINTS. RUST IS ACCUMULATING ON THE STEERING TIE RODS. HEAVY RUST ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND VARIOUS STEERING COMPONENT PARTS. I CONSIDER THE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE FRAME AND THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPONENTS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. IF ANY OF THE COMPONENTS FAIL WHILE I AM DRIVING I COULD CRASH AND INJURE, OR KILL ANOTHER MOTORIST/MYSELF. I SPOKE WITH TOYOTA OF SD SERVICE REP WHO TOLD ME I SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA. I HAVE A 100,000/10YR EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN AND WANT THIS RESOLVED PRIOR TO THE TIME FRAME RUNNING OUT. *TR
Nov 04, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
TOYOTA DEALER AVOIDING MANDATED ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPAIR TO 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER HAS EITHER NOT RECEIVED PARTS, OUT OF PARTS OR WILL REQUIRE ME TO LEAVE THEM THE CAR FOR AN UNSPECIFIED TIME (WHILE PROVIDING ME WITH NO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION). I SUSPECT, BUT HAVE NO PROOF, THAT THIS TOYOTA DEALER ATTEMPTING TO AVOID PERFORMING THE MANDATED REPAIR. I AM READY TO RE-SELL THIS TRUCK BUT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS MANDATED REPAIR PERFORMED. *TR
Aug 24, 2011
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB, V-6, 4WD. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW FROM PALMER'S TOYOTA IN MOBILE, AL. AT 72,000 MILES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS BAD. THE COST TO REPAIR IS IN EXCESS OF $500! I CHOSE NOT TO REPAIR AT THE TIME - HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH THE LIGHT ON FOR A WEEK NOW. SERVICE REP SAID THAT UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE, MY AIRBAGS WERE "DISABLED". IT APPEARS THAT ALOT OF TOYOTA OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THAT THIS COULD BE INVESTIGATED AND POSSIBLY TOYOTA ISSUING A RECALL FOR THIS? *TR
Dec 12, 2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE WIRES HAD COME LOOSE AND RE-PLUGGED THE WIRES ACCORDINGLY. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Aug 20, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION WHEN SITTING IDLE WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY LUNGE FORWARD. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 66,780.
Aug 16, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
BRAKING TOOK MUCH LONGER TO STOP. CERAMIC PADS WERE INSTALLED. BRAKE PEDAL NOW GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN STOPPED. MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED BY TOYOTA ON 2/25/2010. THE BRAKE PEDAL STILL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN STOPPED. TOYOTA CHECKED IT ON 4/05/2010 AND SAID ALL THEIR NEWER TRUCKS LOOSE VACUUM AND THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. CALLED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS AND THEY SAID THIS ISN'T NORMAL (4/07/2010). TOYOTA INSPECTED BRAKES AGAIN ON 4/12/2010 AND SAID IT'S NORMAL FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AT A STOP. I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA W/ 40K MILES. TOYOTA SHOWED ME A 2007 TACOMA THAT DID THE SAME THING. MY PEDAL NEVER WENT TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE MASTER CYLINDER WENT. MANY MECHANICS TELL ME IT'S NOT SAFE FOR THE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR. IF YOU FEEL THIS IS SAFE OK. IF THIS IS NOT SAFE PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR
Apr 18, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA . ABS BRAKES RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WHEN SLOWING OR COMING TO A STOP @ TIMES APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A NORMAL MANNER. THE RIGHT FRONT SEEMS TO LOCK UP WHILE THE OTHERS SEEM NOT TO BRAKE @ ALL. AND SLID THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT. TOOK IT TO TOYOTA 2/15/10 PICKED UP 2/18 /10, COULD NOT DUPLICATE . THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE WHEN IT WAS ABOUT1 TO 11/2 YEARS OLD WAS PULLING A SMALL TRAILER, I CALLED TOYOTA THE SAID IT HAPPENED BECAUSE OF PULLING THE TRAILER, SO NEVER TOOK IT IN. IT WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE IS LIKE A LOUD RUMBLING BUZZING VIBRATION COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT. ALSO EVER SINCE NEW THE IDLE WILL RUN ROUGH THEN SPEED UP TO RUN NORMAL. AT TOYOTA THEY SAID ITS NORMAL 4 A TACOMA TO RUN LIKE THAT & THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO FIX IT. *TR
Mar 13, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
IN LATE MAY 2009 WHILE ON HIGHWAY 50 IN SACRAMENTO JUST EAST OF THE 50/80 INTERCHANGE IN GOOD WEATHER (DRY AND CLEAR) MY 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA'S GAS PEDAL BURIED ITSELF TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WENT TO MAXIMUM ACCELERATION. BRAKING ONLY HAD A SLIGHT INITIAL EFFECT AND THEN OVERHEATED AND FADED. AFTER A LUCKY 4 MILES I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. THIS BEGAN AROUND 60MPH AND MAXED AROUND 107. DURING THE 4 MILES I ACTIVATED AND DEACTIVATED MY CRUISE SEVERAL TIMES, TAPPED THE BRAKES, REACHED DOWN AND PULLED ON THE PEDAL AND THE MAT, THE RECENT TOYOTA EXPLANATIONS OF STICKING PEDAL AND MAT ISSUES DID NOT APPLY AND I FIND THEM LUDICROUS.. IT IS AN EERIE FEELING TO HAVE YOUR ACCELERATOR LEAVE YOUR FOOT ON ITS OWN. TRUCK HAD 36,500 MILES, NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT, WAS IN GOOD REPAIR WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND WAS STOCK EXCEPT FOR A SHELL. WHILE OWNED THE TRUCK HAD EXPERIENCED THE AT STOP SURGE DESCRIBED BY MANY OTHERS WHERE IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE TAPPED THE BACK OF THE TRUCK WHILE WAITING IN AN INTERSECTION. LOVED THE TRUCK UNTIL THAT DAY, AND RESPECTED TOYOTA. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON ANOTHER ROAD OR WITH HEAVIER TRAFFIC IT WOULD HAVE HAD A DIFFERENT OUTCOME. TRADED THE VEHICLE TWO WEEKS LATER AT GREAT LOSS OF EQUITY. SOMEONE ELSE NOW OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Feb 20, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA QUAD CAB 4WD. ON 02/10/2010 BRAKES FAILED TO WORK AND VEHICLE REAR ENDED A CAR. NO INJURIES. ON DRY PAVEMENT VEHICLE STARTED TO STOP AND ABS FELT LIKE THEY WERE DEPLOYING. VEHICLE STOPPED SLOWING DOWN AND BRAKES FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 3MPH AND RAN INTO REAR OF VEHICLE IN FRONT. TOYOTA SAYS THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE SITUATION. WILL IT TAKE A DEATH TO HAVE NHTSA INVESTIGATE AND HOLD TOYOTA ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
Feb 16, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH 43,800 MILES ON IT. I HAVE TAKEN THE TACOMA IN TO VALLEY HIGH TOYOTA IN VICTORVILLE NUMEROUS TIMES FOR A TERRIBLE BRAKING PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE NOW RECOGNIZING ON THE PRIUS. THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP WHEN DRIVING OVER ANY UNEVEN SURFACE. WHEN WE WENT TO VALLEY HIGH TOYOTA WE WERE TOLD THAT IT IS ABS BRAKES TRYING NOT TO LOCK UP. IN FACT, THE BRAKES DON'T WORK AT ALL IN THIS SITUATION WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. FURTHERMORE, THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR MOUNTS AS WELL. IN 2007 WE TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR ITS FIRST MOTOR MOUNT PROBLEM, IT SEEMS THAT BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS WERE STRETCHED BEYOND REPAIR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS OVER, BUT IN NOV. 2009 THE DRIVER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT SNAPPED COMPLETELY THROUGH. THE TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN ROUGHLY AND THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE NEW DESIGNS PUT INTO PLACE ON THE 2007 TACOMA MODELS. THE MECHANIC WORKING ON THE TRUCK SAID HE COULD TELL THE TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN HARD AND STATED THAT HE HAD SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. WE HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT SINCE THE FIRST MOTOR MOUNT PROBLEM THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SHIFTING EXTREMELY ROUGH. WE'VE ASKED VALLEY HIGH TOYOTA ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY HAVE SAID THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. OUR WARRANTY IS ALMOST UP AND I'M WORRIED WE COULD HAVE A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHIN THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. MY DAUGHTER DRIVES THIS TRUCK, AND I NO LONGER FEEL IT'S SAFE FOR HER TO DRIVE. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS AND THE FACT THAT OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE BRAKES OR THE TRANSMISSION, WE ARE FORTUNATE THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS DID NOT CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FALL OUT OF THE TRUCK, CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND INJURY TO MY DAUGHTER AND ANYONE ELSE. *CN
Feb 08, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCK. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED HE SMELLED FUEL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER STARTING IT. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT COMPONENT WAS REPAIRED. HE ALSO STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SENSOR FAILED AND THE SEAT BELT OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE SENSOR HAD FAILED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE SEAT BELT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 65,000.
Feb 05, 2010
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WE OWN A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA. IN THREE DIFFERENT INCIDENTS WHEN WE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE ESPECIALLY WHEN WE GO OVER BUMPS THE CAUSED ON FREEWAYS BY BIG RIGS THE TACOMA WILL MAKES A NOISE, AND IT DOES NOT BRAKE. IT IS NOT STOPPING, AND WE HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKE IN ORDER TO EVENTUALLY BRAKE. THIS ESPECIALLY OCCURRED WHEN WE WERE EXITING THE FREEWAY. WE FEAR OUR SAFETY, AND CALLED THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE TODAY. I SPOKE TO A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 10:05 A.M. LOCAL TIME AT 800-276-9699. SHE ADVISED THAT SINCE WE DID NOT PURCHASE EXTENDED WARRANTY THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME. I EXPLAINED THAT WE FEARED FOR OUR SAFETY AND SINCE WE ARE EXPECTING A NEWBORN IN FEW MONTHS DO NOT EVEN WANT TO USE THE CAR. IN THESE ECONOMIC TIMES AND DUE TO THE RECENT ISSUES WITH TOYOTA WE FEEL THEY SHOULD TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT EXPECTING TO CHARGE US. THIS IS TRULY A SAFETY ISSUE, AND CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM AN ACCIDENT. WE ARE HOPING FOR SOME ASSISTANCE SINCE TOYOTA DOES NOT WANT TO HELP IN ANY WAY. I FINALLY WANT TO SAY I VERIFIED THIS PROBLEM AS I DROVE BACK TO THIS LOCATION AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED, SO I AM HOPING THIS CAN CLEARLY RAISE THE ISSUE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND TOYOTA ONCE AGAIN. *TR
Feb 03, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
ON NOVEMBER 09, 2009, ABOUT 19:21 P.M. I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE TOYOTA TACOMA 2006. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AT THE RED SIGNAL DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE AND MY CAR WAS GOING DOWN THE GRADE TOTALY OUT OF CONTROL WITHOUT BRAKES AND UNABLE TO STIRING THE WHEEL AND AFTER THIS I STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN PATERSON, PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. THE POLICE REPORT # 09-141205. THE NEXT DAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT TOYOTA SENT ME A RECALL LETTER ABOUT FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TR
Jan 29, 2010
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
FLOOR MAT ISSUE WITH TOYOTA. I REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA BACK IN MAR 2009 AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO ISSUES WITH THIS. IT HAD SCARED THE '!@#$% OUT OF ME 4 OR 5 TIMES UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT. I JUST NOTED YOUR SITE HAD A REPORT SECTION AND WANTED TO ADD MY PROBLEMS TO THE REPORT. *TR
Dec 21, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
PROBLEM: THROTTLE HUNG IN A WIDE-OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING. NO CARPET PROBLEM WAS INVOLVED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE TO ME IN A TWO WEEK SPAN!!! I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH MY 2006 TACOMA. ON 10/29/09 WHILE TOWING A TRAILER I EXPERIENCED THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. I HAD TWO PASSENGERS WITH ME THAT CAN ATTEST TO THE TRUTH OF MY SITUATION. I DEPRESSED THE THROTTLE AND THE MOTOR SUDDENLY WENT TO A WIDE-OPEN POSITION. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW THE TRUCK WITH BRAKES ALONE BUT THEY COULD NOT STOP THE ACCELERATION OF THE TRUCK. MY ONLY THOUGHT WAS TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION. I DID SO AND BROUGHT THE TRUCK AND TRAILER TO A SAFE STOP ALTHOUGH IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT WITHOUT THE POWER BRAKES BEING ACTIVE ALONG WITH THE FACT THAT I WAS ALSO TOWING A TRAILER. I CHECKED THE THROTTLE AND GAS PEDAL CONNECTIONS AND FOUND NO OBVIOUS PROBLEMS. I THEN ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE TRUCK TO SEE IF POSSIBLY THE COMPUTER CLEARED ITSELF. WHEN I TURNED ON THE IGNITION, THE MOTOR STARTED AND INSTANTLY WENT INTO A FULL-OPEN THROTTLE MODE. I SHUT IT OFF BEFORE IT REACHED A VERY HIGH LEVEL. WE THEN CHECKED ALL THE SAME THINGS WE ALREADY CHECKED AND I DECIDED TO TRY STARTING THE TRUCK AGAIN. THIS TIME, IT STARTED AND RAN LIKE NOTHING EVER WAS WRONG. WE DROVE THE TRUCK HOME WITH NO OTHER PROBLEMS. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER WHERE I HAD PURCHASED IT. THEY INSPECTED BOTH THE THROTTLE BODY, ENGINE CODES, AND TEST DROVE IT AND TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. I WAS SENT ON MY WAY WITH NO CHARGE TO ME. THEY GAVE ME NO PAPERWORK AS I NORMALLY GET BUT I DID CONFIRM THAT THIS COMPLAINT WAS PUT INTO THEIR COMPUTER SYSTEM. THIS SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME ONCE MORE ON 11/02/09 WHICH ALSO HAPPENED TO BE MY BIRTHDAY. I FEEL EXTREMELY FORTUNATE TO NOT HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT TO DATE BUT I MUST TELL YOU THAT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AT THE PRESENT TIME. REF. TOYOTA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS FILE #0911125974. *TR
Nov 29, 2009
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ACCIDENT ON A FOUR WAY STREET, GAS PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL STUCK. *TR
Nov 17, 2009
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
SUN VISORS ON 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD, DON'T HOLD THEIR POSITIONS ESPECIALLY WHEN IN USE. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE TRUCK WAS NEW. THEY WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AND CONTINUE TO FAIL. *TR
Jun 16, 2009
TIRES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT ACCURATE I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ONCE WHEN STILL HAD WARRANTY THE BLAME ON THE TIRES THE OTHER DEALER SAID IT WAS ACCURATE BUT I CHANGE THE TIRES SIZE AND NOW IS BETTER IS COUNTING MORE MILES THAN IS USED TO. *TR
Sep 28, 2008
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA V6 4D 6'BED. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE WHIKE TRUCK. MY BRAKE DRUMS AND ROTORS HAE BEEN REPLACED TIRES BALANCED BY TWO COMPANIES AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TR
Sep 11, 2008
INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON ALL 2005 AND 2006 TOYOTA TACOMAS THE FOURWHEEL DRIVE SELECTOR SWITCH DOES NOT LIGHT UP AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. I NEEDED TO PUT THE TRUCK INTO FOURWHEEL DRIVE AND HAD TO FEEL AROUND THE DASHBOARD FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE I COULD GET IT INTO FOURWHEEL DRIVE. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND SOMEONE GETTING HURT BECAUSE THEY CAN'T GET INTO FOURWHEEL DRIVE IN A HURRY IF THEY NEED TO. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER BUT THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I ALSO CONTACTED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT I DON'T THINK THEY WILL DO ANYTHING BASED ON THEIR RESPONSE. ALL OTHER TOYOTA FOURWHEEL DRIVE MODELS HAVE FOURWHEEL DRIVE SWITCHES THAT DO LIGHT UP. ALL TACOMA MODELS FROM ATLEAST 2001 TO 2004 HAVE SWITCHES THAT LIGHT UP. I DON'T KNOW IF THEY CHANGED THE SWITCH ON THE 2007 OR 2008 TACOMAS. THIS IS A VERY POPULAR TRUCK AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THEM ON THE ROAD. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WHO IS NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS. THERE ARE A NUMBER TACOMA FORUMS ON THE INTERNET WHERE PEOPLE ARE COMPLAING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.*CN
Jan 02, 2008
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
INFANT SEATS IN 2006 TOYOTA ACCESS CAB. WE WENT TO HAVE THE CAR SEAT INSTALLED BY CERTIFIED INSTALLERS AT THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. THREE FIREMEN COULD NOT GET THE SEAT INSTALLED TIGHTLY AND SAFELY ENOUGH USING THE LATCH OR THE SEATBELT. THEY REFERRED US TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, STEVEN TOYOTA IN HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA. FOUR MEN ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL THE SEAT AT THE DEALERSHIP AN THEY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. I SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE MADE SOME PHONE CALLS ON OUR BEHALF. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS, I HEARD BACK FROM HIM AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE A SOLUTION EXCEPT TO ?PUT A CUSHION UNDER IT? TO HELP TIGHTEN IT. THIS WAS TOYOTA?S RESPONSE? A COMPLETELY NON-SPECIFIC, BLANKET STATEMENT THAT IF TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND THE CUSHION FAILED DURING A CRASH, COULD HAVE DEVASTATING RESULTS. NEXT, I SPOKE TO SOMEONE IN SALES WHO MADE A PHONE CALL TO "DAN" WHO IS APPARENTLY WORKS FOR TOYOTA?S SAFETY DEPARTMENT. SIX DAYS LATER, WE WERE TOLD THAT TOYOTA HAD ONLY HEARD OF ONE OTHER CASE THAT THIS WAS AN ISSUE AND IT WAS RESOLVED. WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS ?NO RESOLUTION? AND TO TRY OTHER SEATS. THE DEALERSHIP DID MAKE A TRIP TO THE LOCAL TARGET STORE TO LOOK AT SEATS AND MAKE SUGGESTIONS BUT NONE OF THEM WORKED. WE MADE SEVERAL MORE ATTEMPTS WITH THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND WE COULD NOT FIND A SEAT THAT WOULD TIGHTEN SAFELY, EITHER WITH LATCH OR THE SEATBELT. STEVEN TOYOTA ALSO SUGGESTED THAT WE INSTALL THE SEAT IN THE FRONT BUT IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND EFFECTIVE JULY 1, A LAW IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. THE FOLLOWING SEATS WERE ATTEMPTED: BABY TREND FLEX LOC INFANT SEAT, COSCO SCENERA CONVERTIBLE SEAT, COSCO ALPHA OMEGA ELITE CONVERTIBLE/BOOSTER SEAT. ANOTHER ISSUE THAT WE NOTICED IS THAT IF A SEAT COULD BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT MUST LEAN AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE FOR INFANTS TO RIDE. HOWEVER, THE ANGLE LEAVES NO ROOM FOR ANYONE TO SIT COMFORTABLY IN THE FRONT. THE PASSENGER SEAT HAD TO BE MOVED FORWARD TOO MUCH. I AM 5 FOOT 8 INCHES TALL AND MY KNEES WERE AGAINST THE DASHBOARD. *JB
Sep 21, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WANTED TO WRITE YOU TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE A '06 TACOMA DOUBLE CAB AND I AM EXPERIENCING THE "LURCH" PROBLEM. I HAVE AROUND 2000 MILES ON MY TRUCK. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME BEING PICKY, BUT IT ACTUALLY FEELS LIKE IT DOESN'T WANT TO STOP AT TIMES. I HAVE NOTICED THAT WITH THE AC OR HEAT ON, IF I ARE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, AND DON'T HAVE MY FOOT FIRMLY, I MEAN FIRMLY PLANTED ON THE BRAKE, IT WANTS TO JUMP FORWARD. IT WILL DO THIS A COUPLE OF TIMES IF THE LIGHT IS RED FOR A WHILE. ALSO, IF I AM DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT SLOW SPEEDS, IT TENDS TO "LURCH" FORWARDS AT TIMES, THUS CAUSING ME TO "PLAY" WITH THE BRAKE AND GAS. NOT SURE IF THIS IS RELATED OR NOT, BUT ALSO, IF I AM RIDING AT ABOUT 34-45 MPH AND THEN RELEASE THE GAS, THE ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT STALLS, BUT IT DOESN'T. THE RPMS DROP, THEN LEVEL OFF AGAIN AS IT COAST. *JB
Mar 07, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA , CAB. CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SURGED AT 5100 RPMS, AND DOWN SHIFTED BEFORE ADDING FUEL. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A BARRIER. A PRODUCT ENGINEER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT IT PERFORMED AS DESIGNED AND ACCORDING TO THE CONTACT THE DESIGN WAS INCORRECT. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED SINCE AUGUST 2006. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR SHOULD LOCK AFTER ENGAGING THE GEARS. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY, AND THEY'RE UNABLE TO REPROGRAM IT TO MAKE IT AUTO LOCK. THE OWNER MAILED A DETAILED FAILURE REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT OF TOYOTA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15100.*AK
Feb 22, 2007
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
REAR-END WHINES BETWEEN 50 & 65 MPH, GOING UP GRADE. (AUTO TRANS.REG. CAB, 2.7 ENGINE) I TOOK IT TO MY TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS ROAD NOISE. WELL I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ROAD NOISE & A MECHANICAL NOISE. I JUST WANT THIS TO GO ON RECORD. THANK YOU. *NM
Dec 24, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ACCELERATING IN 1ST GEAR AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON 9 OCCASIONS. AT OTHER TIMES, THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING OCCURRED THAT BECAME CONSTANT AS THE PROBLEM WORSENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH ANOTHER SERVICE DEALER. THE FUEL WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ACTIVATED AT THE PROPER VOLUME OF FUEL. THESE PROBLEMS HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER THE CARPETING WAS REPLACED DUE TO WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE FIREWALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE TRUCK STALLED. UPDATED 12/18/06. *JB
Oct 17, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL AS I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED LIGHT AND COULD NOT STOP, CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO REAR END A STOPPED VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE ALSO PICKED UP ACCELERATION WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE A SECOND TIME. I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF IN ORDER TO STOP IT FROM CLIMBING UP THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME. POLICE OFFICER AT THE SCENE VERIFIED THIS OBSERVATION AFTERWARD INDICATING A MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND NOTED SAME ON THE POLICE REPORT. MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED LESS THAN TWO WEEKS BEFORE THIS ACCIDENT, TOWED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND REMAINS THERE AWAITING AN INSPECTION BY THE MANUFACTURER. *JB
Aug 13, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
FRONT SUSPENSION INSTABILITY, I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES TWO TIMES, AND HAVE REPLACED THE OEM SHOCKS FOR THE BILSTEIN "OEM TRD" BUT THE VEHICLE BEHAVES LIKE THE FRONT SWAY BAR OR THE RACK & PININION ARE LOOSE. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER COUNTLESS TIMES BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO NOTICE THE NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION OR ANYTHING WRONG. IT IS MY PERCEPTION THAT A DESIGN FLAW OR A DEFECTIVE PART OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION OR RACK & PINION HAVE TO BE CAUSING ALL OF THE INSTABILITY. I REALLY CONSIDER THIS VEHICLE VERY UNSAFE AND HOPE TO FIND THE PROBLEM WITHIM THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS OR I WILL REPLACE IT FOR A TUNDRA. *JB
Aug 06, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
SECOND OCCURRENCE: MAY 26, 2006 MERGING ONTO MAIN HIGHWAY INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. ACCELERATED AND GAS PEDAL STUCK. TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, COULD NOT DISENGAGE PEDAL. BRAKE PEDAL WAS ALSO LOCKED AND COULD NOT DEPRESS IT. AFTER NUMEROUS TRIES, BRAKE PEDAL FINALLY ENGAGED AND GAS PEDAL DISENGAGED. CALLED TOYOTA DEALER AGAIN AND THIS TIME THEY ARE REPLACING THE NON-FACTORY INSTALLED CRUISE CONTROL. ONE WEEK PRIOR TO INCIDENT, THEY REPLACED COMPUTER SYSTEM, SOMETHING IN THE GAS PEDAL ITSELF AND THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER. *JB
Jun 04, 2006
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING THE IDLE WAS HIGH. IT TOOK APPROXIMATELY ONE TO ONE AND A HALF MILES OF DRIVING FOR THE IDLE TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. WHEN SHIFTING FROM FOURTH GEAR TO FIFTH WITHOUT FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. SHE STATED THAT FOURTH GEAR COULD NOT BE USED. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SHIFTED FROM THIRD GEAR TO FIFTH GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE, AND THEY STATED THE COMPUTER WAS LEARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY AGREED WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THEREFORE, NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE . *AK UPDATED 01/25/06
Dec 22, 2005
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