2007 TOYOTA Tacoma Problems & Complaints
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SUSPENSION
82 complaints
It was determined by the Toyota dealer where this vehicle was purchased that there are rust holes in the frame. This vehicle's mileage is less than 100,000 miles. I understand there was a recall at one time however the Toyota dealership advised that this truck was not one of the vehicles in the recall at that time. This truck has always been garaged, has low miles and well maintained. You would think it would be able to be driven another 150k miles. This is a safety issue and I don’t feel I should be penalized for taking good care of this vehicle. It is a known fact within the industry that Toyota used bad steel for their frames during this year if manufacture. Please advise what you can do to remedy this situation. Thank you
Jun 24, 2025
The springs or decks are in poor condition, the material, I want to know if they have a warranty.
Sep 15, 2024
Frame is completely rusted. the rear gas tank strap where it attaches to the frame corroded through and the strap dropped and was dragging on the ground. the gas tank also dropped and made it difficult to remove the gas cap. upon further inspection the frame is completely rusted through in spots. in 2014 a rust protective coating was applied by a dealer. it did nothing to stop the rust it just covered it. the steel is delaminating underneath the coating. It was just a band-aid to get them out of warranty period. these frames should have been a full recall. the strap could of easily hit the ground and bounced up and punctured a brake line or the gas tank. with it sparking on the ground a fire could of happened. The tacoma is in immaculate condition except for the frame. this is my 4th toyota and the only one that has had a problem.
Feb 27, 2023
I purchased NEW a Toyota 2007 Tacoma, After year of ownership I found heavy surface rust around the chassis and hardware components. I went to dealership and they stated that it was surface rust and were not able to rustproof . After 10 years I was assigned to SMA in FT Bliss TX were I was for 12 months on Active duty orders . Once I return and picked up truck from storage I found chassis completely rusted with several areas that were in critical need of repair. I contacted Toyota and was informed I missed the cut off date for recall repair . I will be repairing on my own but its a injustice that there is a such monetary preference than safety of the consumer who purchase vehicle out right for the reliability .
Jun 19, 2022
Took my 2007Tacoma for its State inspection, it failed due to a severely rusted frame. Shelor Motor Mile and Toyota have refused to replace the frame on a truck they admitted having that problem
May 31, 2022
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
80 complaints
I WAS STOPPED AT A DRIVE THROUGH, FINISHED MY TRANSACTION VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. I PLACED MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHIN 2 CAR LENGTHS AND NO COLLISION WAS INCURRED.
Nov 08, 2019
OVER THE LAST ++18 MONTHS, WHEN AC IS ON, THE TRUCK IDLE WILL IDLE AT ABOUT 1500-1800RPM. AFTER HAVING MECHANIC DO A COUPLE THROTTLE BODY CLEANING IT DID COME DOWN BELOW 1000-1200RPM. FOR THE LAST 5 MONTHS, WHEN SHIFTING (EITHER UP OR DOWN) BETWEEN 4TH & 5TH GEAR, THE ENGINE SURGE TO 3200-3600 RPM AS SOON AS CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED + ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED. IN 2011 WHEN THE DEALER DID RECALL # 09V388000, THE ENGINE SURGING ISSUE WAS NOT THAT AS SEVERE AS IT IS TODAY. IN LAST 3 MONTHS, BESIDE ENGINE REVVING UP , I STARTED GETTING ENGINE ERROR CODES. 07/12/2017 TOOK MY TACOMA TRUCK TO DEALER FOR AVAILABLE RECALLS: 12V092: AIR BAG SPIRAL CABLE 13V337: SEAT BELTS 14V604: REAR LEAF SPRINGS; THESE BROKE IN JANUARY 2013 & I REPLACED BOTH SIDES WITH SKYJACKERS TCR515S (4LEAFS) AND I HAVE NO INTENTION TO REPLACE THEM. I THINK THAT IN EARLY 2011, THE DEALER DID RECALL 09V388000 BUT THIS DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY REFERENCE TO IT SO THEY WOULD NOT ADDRESS THAT ISSUE; BUT HE WOULD WANT TO OPEN ENGINE TO CHECK THAT TIMING CHAIN IS NOT DEFECTIVE/ OFF WHICH HE CLAIMED IS THE CAUSE OF THE SURGING BETWEEN 4TH/5TH GEAR. THIS DIAGNOSTIC WOULD BE AT MY COST. I REFUSE BECAUSE I DISAGREE WITH THIS LOGIC, I DO NOT HAVE LOST OF POWER BUT ONLY ENGINE REVVING UP LIKE CRAZY AND HIGH IDDLE WHEN CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED
Jul 13, 2017
THIS TRUCK HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE IT IS IN GEAR. IF THE ENGINE IS LOADED AT 50% OF FULL THROTTLE OR MORE (ACCELERATING, GOING UP HILLS, INTERSTATE SPEEDS) IN 4TH OR 5TH GEAR, AND YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE ECM (COMPUTER) CONSISTENTLY HOLDS THE THROTTLE OPEN FOR 10 SECONDS. IN ANY SITUATION WHERE YOU NEED TO STOP QUICKLY (YELLOW LIGHTS, CAR TURNS IN FRONT OF YOU, PEDESTRIAN) AND YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE FIGHTS THE BRAKES AND GREATLY INCREASES (>DOUBLES) STOPPING DISTANCE. IN ONE INSTANCE THE REAR WHEELS REPEATEDLY BROKE-FREE, AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE GOING STRAIGHT. ON SNOW OR ICE, I EXPECT MAINTAINING CONTROL TO BE IMPOSSIBLE: I'LL SPIN AT THE FIRST APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. TOYOTA TECHS HAVE EXAMINED THE VEHICLE TWICE AND CONFIRM THAT IT IS THE ECM HOLDING THE THROTTLE OPEN, SUPPOSEDLY "...HELPING THE RPMS TO STAY UP FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF TIME TO HELP WHEN SHIFTING" AND TO MITIGATE EMISSIONS. IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO HOLD THE THROTTLE OPEN WHEN IN GEAR, BUT I WAS TOLD THE ECM DOESN'T KNOW WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED OR WHAT GEAR IT'S IN. ON MY VEHICLE THE NORMAL "SHIFT CYCLE" HAPPENS CORRECTLY BETWEEN ALL THE GEARS AND LASTS ~1 SECOND AS LONG AS YOU DON'T "LOAD" THE ENGINE GREATER THAN ~50%, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. BUT IF YOU DO, THE ECM HOLDS THROTTLE FOR 10 SECONDS WHILE THE TRUCK IS IN GEAR, WHICH IS 880FT AT 60MPH! I HAVE SPOKEN TO TOYOTA SEVERAL TIMES: BRENTON, (800) 331-4331, CASE #1610030909. BRENTON, A SUPERVISOR, CLAIMS THAT THIS IS INTENDED BY DESIGN AND IS SAFE AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING. THERE IS MORE DOCUMENTATION AT HTTPS://WWW.TACOMAWORLD.COM/THREADS/UNSAFE-ENGINE-REVS-BETWEEN-GEARS-3-4-4-5-AND-SHIFTING-OUT-OF-5.458027/ I WILL CONTINUE TO DOCUMENT THE TRUCK'S BEHAVIOR UNTIL I CRASH DUE TO THE SEVERELY DEGRADED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Nov 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE ENGAGED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESET THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE FEATURE FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CRUISE CONTROL OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jul 13, 2016
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POTENTIAL FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE ARE NO DEALERS WHERE SHE LIVES AND NO ONE IS AUTHORIZED TO ADDRESS THE RECALL ISSUE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED SHE COULD PAY $400 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SHIPPED TO ANOTHER ISLAND FOR SERVICE. *JB
Jun 29, 2015
+ 75 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
70 complaints
I have a well cared for, garaged 2007 Tacoma. It had a recall for a known frame corrosion issue. I had it inspected by Toyota and they chose not to replace the frame, choosing instead to apply a CRC spray in 2016. I have learned that my vehicle was sprayed by a formula that was later known to Toyota to harbor water and accelerate rusting. My vehicle has just failed state inspection and was identified to have a cracked frame in two places. Both left and right sides of the frame, behind the cab, and directly across from one another. The fact that Toyota now chooses not to honor any warranties, or provide consumer help, (I just spoke with their "Brand Engagement Center"), when I am the recipient of 2 known and compounding failures seems a dereliction of responsibility. I have a vehicle that should have a lot of service life left but for inadequate steel being used in production, that was then given an inadequate remedy which was later discontinued by Toyota after being found to accelerate corrosion. This seems like an obvious case of manufacturer responsibility but I'm being told I'll receive no assistance from the Toyota corporation. I wonder whether the inspection done in the first place was adequately and responsibly performed.
Oct 24, 2025
The frame has been rusting real bad and seen other Tacomas same year and style have the recall. Especially rusting where the running boards were attached too
Apr 03, 2025
Despite dealer treatment of the frame in 2014 and an inspection in 2017 the frame rusted through and snapped where the bed meets the cab.
Aug 13, 2024
These vehicles have frame rot. It was addressed in cold weather states with a recall but the recall was not available in California. My vehicle was a california only truck. The corrosion if undressed will result in the frame breaking in half behind the rear left passenger seat. Toyota should have included all states in this recall and there are an abundance of toyotas manufactured from 2005 to 2010 on the road with this issue that are ticking time bombs. My vehicle only has 145K miles on it.
May 08, 2024
My Tacoma has a frame rust issue. I have been told that Toyota did a "voluntary recall" and replaced rusty frames under warranty but that program has ended. This is terrible because it wasn't in an official NHTSA recall, so a Carfax says nothing of 5his issue. I contacted Toyota and they are unwilling to do anything. I have been told that my frame can break in half while driving When reading about this issue, it seems like Toyota did not replace all frames. Instead, there was some way based on the state you lived in as to if you could get a frame replaced. My truck was titled in California. Can someone please help me to get Toyota to repurchase the vehicle from me, allow me to trade it in on a new truck, or replace the frame in the same way they had done so in the past? Thank you.
Nov 24, 2023
+ 65 more complaints for this component
STEERING
44 complaints
Steering has developed a clunk at low speeds. Appears intermediate shaft is bad. Dealer wants over 500 to replace. Online it is a very common problem. The steering shaft goes bad ..how much more dangerous can you get?
May 07, 2022
STEERING SUDDENLY GOT VERY STIFF. DANGEROUS THINK ITS THE UJOINT.BEEN THIS WAY ABOUT A WEEK
Mar 22, 2021
I'VE NOTICED MY STEERING BECAME VERY HARD AND STIFF ALL OF A SUDDEN. I'VE CHECKED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND FLUID, IT ALL CHECKED OUT FINE. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH AND NOTICED PEOPLE HAVING ISSUES WITH STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NO 2. (LOWER ONE BY THE WHEELS). I NOTICED THAT PART WAS NOT PROTECTED BY ANYTHING AND IS AND WAS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS LIKE SALT, WATER, DIRT ETC. OVERTIME, THE U-JOINT RUSTS UP AND STARTS TO STICK CAUSING VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR THE DRIVER WHERE IT BECOMES VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING. I'VE ATTACHED A PHOTO OF MY PART IN QUESTION. MY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WANTS $700.00 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS. *TR
May 07, 2020
STIFF STEERING. SAME AS THIS POST: HTTPS://WWW.TACOMAWORLD.COM/THREADS/STIFF-STEERING.122153/PAGE-2
Feb 21, 2020
THIS TRUCK HAS 12 YEARS AND 62,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS MAKING A U-TURN LAST WEEK, AND WHEN I FINISHED THE TURN I HEARD THE NOISE OF SOMETHING BREAKING. THEN A CLANKING NOISE OF METAL ON METAL STARTED TO SOUND FROM UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL AND RUNNING OVER BUMPS. I ALSO NOTICED EXCESSIVE PLAY ON THE TURN OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 50MPH. I AM A LICENSED AUTO TECH AND BETWEEN THE NOISE AND THE PLAY DETERMINED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I PROCEEDED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND FOUND OUT THAT THE MID STEERING SHAFT WAS WORN OUT. THE PART CONNECTS THE LOWER SECTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN THRU THE FIREWALL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO REACH THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. THE FAILED PART IS COMPOSED OF TWO SMALL SHAFTS JOINED TOGETHER BY A RUBBER DISK THAT ACTS AS A DAMPER. THE SHAFTS HAVE A SMALL METAL BASE AND IN THE SECTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN IT HAS A SMALL U-JOINT. THE SMALL BASES CONNECT IN TWO PLACES AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE RUBBER DISK BUT THE LOWER SMALL SHAFT GOES THRU THE CENTER OF THE RUBBER DISK AND THRU THE CENTER OF BASE OF THE SMALL U JOINT. AT THAT POINT THERE IS A PLASTIC BUSHING THAT FILLS THE GAP BETWEEN THE TWO METALS. THAT BUSHING BROKE AND IS THE CAUSE OF THE PLAY AND NOISE ALONG A DETERIORATED RUBBER DISK (SEE PHOTOS). THIS PART HAS DETERIORATED OVER TIME AND THE RUBBER AND PLASTIC HAVE DEGRADED. I REPLACED THE PART BUT IT HAS THE SAME DESIGN AND WILL FAIL AGAIN IN THE FUTURE. MANY PEOPLE FIX THE PROBLEM BY FILLING THE GAP WITH ZIP TIES AS I FOUND OUT SEARCHING THE WEB. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT TWO PIECES OF THE PART ARE HOLD TOGETHER BY A RUBBER DISK THAT DETERIORATES OVER TIME AND IF IT BREAKS, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF REPAIR, MANY PEOPLE MAKE MODS TO MAKE THE PART WORK CREATING MORE HAZARDS.
Aug 02, 2019
+ 39 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
41 complaints
VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. TRUCK FRAME LOCATED BEHIND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAS RUSTED AND DETERIORATED. THERE ARE VISIBLE PORTIONS OF THE FRAME COMPLETELY GONE. ADDITIONALLY, THE MAIN FRAME CLOSEST TO PASSENGER DOOR. METAL IS LITERALLY FALLING OFF IN MY HANDS WHEN TRYING TO DETERMINE EXTENT OF DAMAGE. THERE IS VERY LITTLE METAL CONNECTING THIS PORTION OF THE FRAME. IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE. PLEASE ADVISE ASAP.
Jul 15, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK CONTROL UNIT FAILED WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CEASED IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 168,287.
Aug 05, 2020
THE U JOINTS ON MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DETERIORATED TO THE POINT IN WHICH I WAS FORCED TO REPLACE THEM, MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS ISSUE WITH THE U-JOINTS HAS NOW LED TO AN INCREASE DETERIORATION IN MY DRIVE SHAFT AS WELL. RECENTLY, I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THERE WAS A RECENT RECALL ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED U-JOINTS. UPON TAKING MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME SEVERAL DIFFERENT STORIES. IN THE BEGINNING, MY DRIVE SHAFT WAS SUPPOSEDLY JUST FINE AND IN NEED OF NO REPAIRS; THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY WOULD STILL REPLACE THE U-JOINTS IN QUESTION. LATER ON THEY CHANGED THEIR STORY TO THE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDING TO BE REPLACED COMPLETELY DUE TO WEAR ON THE ITEM FROM THE FAULTY U JOINTS. AFTER EXPLAINING BACKGROUND INFORMATION THEY TOLD ME I WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO BE REPLACED FOR FREE; BLAMING THE DAMAGE ON A PREVIOUS MECHANIC WHO HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR HIMSELF FOR OVER 35 YEARS. NOW, AS I AM WRITING THIS COMPLAINT, MY VEHICLE SITS AT THE DEALERSHIP, WITH ME UNABLE TO UTILIZE IT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY NOW SAY THEY WILL NOT PUT THE DRIVE SHAFT BACK ON AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO GET IT TOWED. THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT I AM NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL STATUS, THEY WILL NOT PUT MY DRIVE SHAFT BACK INTO MY VEHICLE, AND THEY ARE COSTING ME AND MY FAMILY A LOT OF MONEY DUE TO THE FACT THAT MY VEHICLE IS MY LIVELYHOOD.
Mar 23, 2018
ON A ROUTINE COMMUTE HOME, I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN THE #3 LANE ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I NOTICED I LOST ACCELERATION, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD REV. IT REGAINED ACCELERATION THEN WENT AWAY AGAIN WITH A HARSH SOUND. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MOVE OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. IT WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR AND UPON INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE, SMOKE/STEAM WAS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND IT WAS VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE TOWING COMPANY SPENT AN HOUR TRYING TO PULL IT ONTO THE FLATBED DUE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS BEING LOCKED DESPITE ALL BRAKES BEING OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN NEUTRAL. ONCE IT WAS DROPPED OFF AT MY RESIDENCE, I REMOVED THE THIRD MEMBER ASSEMBLY. I DISCOVERED THERE WAS NO FLUID AND THE PINION GEAR LOOKED GROUND DOWN AND THERE WERE METAL FLAKES. IT ALSO APPEARED TO BE LEAKING FROM THE PINION SEAL, SOMETHING I WAS NOT AWARE OF LEADING UP TO THE INCIDENT.
Jun 26, 2017
THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 2 AT 60 M.P.H. (WASHINGTON STATE). THE DRIVELINE FLAILED AROUND AND DAMAGED THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THE METAL BRACKET COMMON TO THE FUEL TANK. THIS IS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD. I FOUND A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM NHTSA # 07V324000 THAT STATES THE PROPELLER SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY CAST AND COULD SNAP (JUST LIKE THIS ONE DID). I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT BECAUSE MY VIN DID NOT MATCH WITH THIS RECALL. THE PHOTOS I AM UPLOADING SHOWS THE SHAFT BROKEN OFF IN A CLASSIC CASE OF METAL FATIGUE DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING.
Jun 26, 2017
+ 36 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
29 complaints
Single car accident resulting in rollover. Concerns about NO airbag deployment
Nov 19, 2025
The contact owned a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact's lawyer stated that another vehicle lost control due to a dropped water bottle and collided with his client's vehicle on its front driver's side at 50 MPH. The contact's lawyer stated that no air bags deployed. The contact's lawyer stated that the contact sustained injuries to the pelvis, which was fractured, a concussion, and contusions to the head, left leg, and a laceration to the head and back. Medical attention was required. The contact's lawyer stated that a police report was filed. The contact's lawyer mentioned that the contact was in a coma for two months and was on a ventilator for four months. The vehicle was towed to a private location. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact stated that the failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 500,000.
Sep 30, 2025
MY TOYOTA TACOMA (2007) APPEARS TO QUALIFY FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL BUT SEARCHING MY VIN DOES NOT BRING IT UP. THE MANUFACTURING FACILITY, DATES AND VIN RANGE ALL SEEM TO MATCH. HOW DO I CHALLENGE THIS OR APPEAL TO HAVE THIS CORRECTED? THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON I AM TOLD IT WILL COST HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX THE SPIRAL SPRING. PLEASE HELP!
Apr 08, 2019
TAKATA RECALL- I HAD A ACCIDENT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHICH CAUSED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. INJURIES INCLUDED FACIAL CUT TO CHIN REQUIRING EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STITCHES, A CONCUSSION, BLACK EYE AND OTHER CUTS ( HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS THAT COULD NOT BE UPLOADED DUE TO SIZE) TAKATA INFORMED ME I MAY HAVE CLAIM. I FILLED OUT THERE FORMS ONLY TO BE DENIED THREE TIMES, THE LAST ONE DUE TO MY VEHICLE NOT ON RECALL LIST. MY QUESTION IS WHY IS MY VEHICLE NOT ON RECALL WHEN I HAVE SUFFERED THE EXACT INJURY'S FROM THE AIR BAG AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. THANK YOU.
Feb 09, 2019
"TAKATA RECALL". I WAS IN MOTION TRAVEL HOME ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. THE AIRBAG PART CUT THE LEFT SIDE OF MY CHIN. THE ER DOCTOR SAID THE HOLE WAS THE SIZE OF TWO FIFTY CENT PIECES BUT TOGETHER. AND HE COULD SEE THE JAW MUSCLES. THE VEHICLE IS TOTAL. I HAVE A POLICE ACCIDENT REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIM, MEDICAL EXPENSE AND PICTURE OF THE CUT AND THE TRUCK. I WILL NEED HELP WITH THESE PHOTO AND DOCUMENTATION TO UPLOAD ON THE FORMAT.
Aug 29, 2018
+ 24 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
16 complaints
Low miles 78000 in 2017 at 51000 miles toyta opted not to replacetbe frame and only treated it with crc now it is rusted out bad and unsafe to drive
Oct 15, 2025
Truck has been well kept and maintained since purchase 2008. We are the 2nd owner. Won't pass inspection due to a rust spot on frame.
Jul 25, 2022
The truck was getting repaired and the mechanic showed me the bottom of the truck and rust was everywhere. The bottom frames is rusty and has some rust holes.
Nov 12, 2021
As is well documented Toyota has had many years of trucks having rusted frames. Toyota settled a class action suit to cover the frame rust for 12 after the date of manufacture. The previous extended warranty on trucks made earlier were offered 15 years after date of manufacture. I now have a 2007 Tacoma that has had frame rust complaints since I took delivery in 2007. Everyone, including a regional factory service tech said it was normal. I believe that entitles me to have had my complaint well within the 12 years as I complained in 2007. Please help me and the thousands of other Toyota owners all suffering with the same issue. This always should have been treated as a recall.
Jul 16, 2021
I Purchased a 2007 Toyota Tacoma double cab used on 06/09/2017 with 41,915 miles from a car dealer (Lia Honda of Brewster NY.) I was aware of the frame( chassis) problem with corrosion ,but the sales man told me the truck was inspected any problems with the frame it would be fix before they sale it to customers. On October 13, 2018 I received by mail a warranty enhancement notification -ZH6 ,Limited service campaign -H0F; So I scheduled an appointment with to a dealer close to me (Johnstons Toyoya in Middletown, NY ). Johnstons Toyota inspected my truck on 10/26/2018 with 48,527 miles on it,and told me the frame pass. On 5/27/2021 I took my tacoma to my mechanic to service the AC compressor,while he was working under the truck he noticed the from frame behind the front bumper a hole in the frame support .I contacted Toyota and they told me they can't do anything for me to contact Toyota In texas to see if they can help me out with the problem they also told me the campaing expired on on 1/31/2019. The truck have only 59,000 miles .
May 23, 2021
+ 11 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
15 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE AND EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL CONSTANTLY HAD TO BE PUMPED TO ENSURE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Jul 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LAUNCHED FORWARD. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 81,000.
Dec 28, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN HIS VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE BUT EXHIBITED GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE THAN A NORMAL WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THE CONTACT REQUESTED THE DEALER BLEED THE BRAKES BUT THE DEALER REFUSED. THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER CONFIRMED THAT WHAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING WAS THE NATURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN HIS MODEL VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE BRAKE SOFTWARE COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE BEEN OVERRIDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 5/6/10 *CN UPDATED 05/11/10.*JB
Mar 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THERE WAS AN ABRUPT STOP; THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE SWAYED OFF OF THE ROAD INTO A SMALL DITCH. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESUME OPERATION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. UPDATED 4/30/10 *CN UPDATED 05/10/10.*JB
Mar 15, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE FLIPPED ON THE SIDE AND THE CONTACT LANDED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT SAID THE VEHICLE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THE CRASH WAS REPORTED TO A LOCAL SHERIFF. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 06/03/10*BF UPDATED 06.07/10*JB
Feb 26, 2010
+ 10 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
13 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer declined to service the vehicle because of the excessive rust on the subframe of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced before the recall repair could be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.
Apr 21, 2025
Purchased my 2 tacoma in 11/24 second party learned of leaf spring tested and failed sent me home in rent a car demanding it back 2 min upon my arrival home due to the frame was damaged. Said they put it up on lift but didn't it was too dangerous. Had to he my vehicle out of their shop Saturday morning without the fix. Driving it off the lot from toyota Pittsfield Massachusetts. Called another toyota she sees in 16 it was inspected with recall but never fixed. I know if a pervious owner was aware who wouldn't get a fix for free? It came from an auction, a.dealership according to history. With no reports of it ever being fixed. I believe from much research this is the second recall for leaf springs. It was never explained to be except via text that it was terrible w insulation shoved in parts. Who had done it I'm not sure. CT. Toyota is amazed by the treatment I endured from Pitts toyota. Noone spoke to me.of alternatives, danger, cost to fix but just let me drive away unsafe. I'm appalled that toyota gets away with this when so many people are at risk. New tires oil change and this test Noone saw?? Until it was being cared for but refused. NO. It should be fixed all of this issue. The truck as many is in great shape engine everything for this is why I purchased it also knowing thinking how great totota is/was would be fixed being a federal recall. There are 10s of thousands of consumers still with this issue that most were unaware of. I was never personally told except a message.
Apr 19, 2025
Over the years, Toyota has had to issue numerous recalls for their Toyota Tacomas and frame replacements/maintenance required by Toyota due to rust and corrosion. However, Toyota chose not to replace all frames, instead decided to "treat" the issue with underspray. My Toyota, like many others, has received the recalled Toyota undercoat spray to prevent rust and corrosion on a frame with known issues (once in 2015, another in 2019). I have just received a phonecall from my mechanic that my frame is now unsafe to drive and needs to be fixed or replaced. However, Toyota has claimed they have no guarantee on the vehicle and it isn't there problem because it is outside of the timeframe. However...this car DID participate in their recall 2x. And the recall and work done did not solve the problem or the recalled part: The frame that his crippled by corrosion and rust due to a flaw in the manufacturing process. This is leading to a car that is due for a very significant, expensive improvement that was at no cause by owners actions, or a very unsafe HIGH NUMBER of vehicles still on the road with failing frames due to Toyota's inability to fix their root cause issue on their initial recall in order to save a few bucks.
Feb 13, 2024
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH I BOUGHT IN JANUARY OF 2020. I NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE CHASSIS NEAR THE TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER HAD REALLY BAD CORROSION HAPPENING. THE RUST HAS EATEN UP A LARGE PART OF THE CHASSIS BEAM IN 3 DIFFERENT SPOTS SEVERELY AND BY THE LOOKS OF IT CAN SPLIT IN HALF IN NO TIME.THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY FROM THE NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA AREA. NOT TIL MONTHS AFTER I HAD PURCHASED THE TRUCK I WAS INFORMED THAT TOYOTA HAD A MASSIVE RECALL FOR RUSTED OUT FRAMES TO BE REPLACEMENT. I GONE 2 DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS AND THEY AREN'T WILLING TO INSPECT MY CHASSIS OR HELP ME OUT WITH ANYTHING.
Feb 27, 2021
2007 TACOMA/TOYOTA FRAME HAS BAD RUST AN CORROSION. THERE WAS A RECALL AT ONE TIME BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. TRUCK IS IN GOOD CONDITION 87000 MI. TRUCK WAS SERVICED TODAY 1-22-2021. MECHANIC SAID CHASSIS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION. COULD TURN OUT TO BE FATAL ON THE HIGHWAY.
Jan 22, 2021
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
10 complaints
ON 29 NOV. 2017, WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM AN ERRAND, THE AB BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM TURNED ON. AT THAT INSTANCE, I LOST THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF MY TRUCK. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NEAR MY HOME AND MANAGED TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY, USING THE PARKING BRAKE AND PUMPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Nov 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO PROPERLY FUNCTION. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Nov 21, 2016
MY BRAKES ARE SPONGY AND GO TO THE FLOOR AND TOOK TO A TOYOTA CERTIFIED SHOP AND CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM
Nov 08, 2015
PARKING BRAKE CABLES FRACTURE OF THE HOUSING AT THE POINT WHERE CABLE ENTERS REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE. RUST AND CORROSION PREVENT THE REAR BRAKES FROM RELEASING OR APPLYING. HAVE SEEN ON NUMEROUS OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES WITH THIS DESIGN CABLE SYSTEM FROM 2004 TO 2012 MODEL YEARS. REAR BRAKES CAN OVERHEAT AND CAUSE FIRE OR UNEVEN BRAKE OPERATION AND LOW PEDAL FEEL. *TR
Oct 01, 2014
WAS APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL, COASTING IN CASE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN BEFORE THE NEED TO STOP. LIGHT WAS STILL RED, SO I STEPPED LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE WAS NO SIGN OF BRAKING. I THEN INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL, WITH NO BRAKING ACTION. SURPRISED AND CONCERNED, I THEN SET MY LEFT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PUSHED WITH ALL I HAD WITH BOTH FEET, BUT THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION THAT I COULD FEEL. THE TRUCK STOPPED AS IT BUMPED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. ENGINE SPEED WAS NORMAL WHEN THE EVENT BEGAN, AND WHEN THE EVENT ENDED. I DID HEAR A RELATIVELY MINOR INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED DURING THE EVENT. THE BRAKES WORKED PROPERLY BEFORE AND AFTER THE EVENT. ONE ADDITIONAL NOTE. FOR YEARS I HAVE NOTICED A FEW TIMES PER YEAR A MOMENTARY INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. THE SPEED INCREASE IS GREATER THAT AN A/C SPEED PICKUP, BUT LASTS ONLY BRIEFLY, THEN RETURNS TO IDLE. I KEEP MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH ENOUGH PRESSURE THAT THE TRUCK DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT. DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THEY SPOKE WITH TOYOTA REPS AND WERE TOLD TOYOTA WAS UNAWARE OF ANY PROBLEM. UNABLE TO TRUST THE TRUCK AND HAVING BEEN ADVISED THAT FORD HAD SIMILAR BRAKE FAILURES IN THE PAST CAUSED BY ABS BRAKE ACTUATOR, I PAID THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE ACTUATOR. AFTER SPENDING MORE THAN $1200 FOR REPAIR, I STILL DO NOT KNOW IF THE BRAKES WILL FAIL AGAIN. A BRIEF INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES TO ME THAT THIS WAS NOT A LOAN, RANDOM EVENT AS INDICATED BY TOYOTA REPS. THE CONSEQUENCES OF BRAKE FAILURE ARE SERIOUS. THE DEALER DID PROVIDE ME WITH THE ORIGINAL ACTUATOR THAT WAS REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK DURING THE REPAIR WORK. I WILL PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL ACTUATOR FOR ANY LEGITIMATE AGENCY TO CHECK IT OUT IF THAT COULD BE HELPFUL. *TR
Apr 24, 2014
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ACTIVATING THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM THERE WAS A LOUD, ABNORMAL ROAR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR FILTER YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Aug 23, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA X-RUNNER PICKUP IT ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED TO AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE, FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 6 SECONDS. I CONFIRMED NOTHING WAS HOLDING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DOWN. THE ENGINE'S REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE WAS EXCESSIVE TO THE EXTENT, I FEARED THE ENGINE WOULD FAIL. THE UNCONTROLLED ENGINE REVOLUTION ENDED ON IT'S OWN. MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER STATED THERE IS AN ELECTRONIC CHIP INSTALLED TO LIMIT EXCESSIVE ENGINE REVOLUTION, PRIOR TO CAUSING ANY DAMAGE. FURTHER, THAT NONE OF THE PRESENT "GOVERNMENT RECALLS," APPLY TO THE ABOVE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRENCE OCCURRED ONCE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPEATED.
Mar 25, 2010
PURCHASED 2007 TACOMA 4X2 NEW FROM TOYOTA DEALER 01-05-07- AFTER ABOUT 42,700 MILES HEAD GASKET BLEW -- DISCOVERED DURING REGULAR OIL CHANGE- TOYOTA DEALER REPAIRING PROBLEM UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY PURCHASED AT INITIAL PURCHASE OF VEHICLE - *TR
Mar 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 45 SECONDS WHEN THE RPM'S REACHED 3400. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT HAS NOTICED THE FAILURE SINCE THE DAY THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,000. UPDATED 03/19/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE ECU. UPDATED 09/21/10*JB
Feb 25, 2010
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4X4 PICK-UP TRUCK . I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING SITUATION : WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WITH EITHER THE HEATER , FAN , OR AC ON ( ONE OF THESE COMPONENTS ON ) THE ENGINE WILL PERIODICALLY SURGE AND YOU CAN FEEL THE TRUCK WANT TO MOVE FORWARD . IT SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE SOMEONE TAPPED ME FROM BEHIND. MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL STOPS THE TRUCK FROM MOVING FORWARD. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN ONE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPONENTS IS BEING USED. IT SEEMS TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH ENGAGING THE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS. I HAD LAKEWOOD TOYOTA OF NJ CHECK IT OUT HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE COMPLAINT AT SO THEY SAY. I'M VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS SITUATION BECAUSE OF THE RECENT SAFETY RECALLS. MAYBE THERE IS A PROBLEM MECHANICALLY OR WITH THE SOFTWARE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NEW AND CONTINUES TODAY AT 40,000 MILES. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AND ADVISE ME ON WHAT TO DO. *TR
Feb 16, 2010
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TIRES
7 complaints
AT 65 MPH ON NY I-87S - WITHOUT ANY WARNING MY TOYOTA TACOMA SUDDENLY DRAGGED TO THE RIGHT. GUIDED TRUCK TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER - WENT TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. FOUND PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE WAS NOT INTACT. FOUND THE TIRE TREAD WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE AXEL - SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. TIRE WAS DEMOLISHED. CONTACTED TIRE MANUFACTURER (CONTINENTAL/GENERAL) AND DEALER (MAVIS). THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. TIRE WAS WARRANTIED FOR 60K MILES - I HAD <17K ON TIRE.
Mar 14, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES, SIZE: 215/70R15. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT KNOWN. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,810 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jul 06, 2016
DUNLOP AT20 P245/75/R16 DOT M670 C8ER 1012, TIRES ARE THE SECOND SET TO BE REPLAED ON MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. FIRST SET FAILED TO MEET THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY OF 70K MILES WITH ONLY 43K ON TIRES. WERE REPLACED AFTER MUCH HAGELING WITH GOOD YEAR. AFTER PUTTING 23K ON SECOND SET OF TIRES, FOUND ONE WITH A LARGE BUBBLE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL. IF THIS TIRE WERE TO HAVE BLOWN OUT, A TRUCK THIS SIZE WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL AND THE POSSIBLITY OF SEVERE INJURIES WERE PRESENT. AGAIN I AM HAGELING WITH GOOD YEAR TO REPLACE THE TIRE, ALTHOUGH DEFECTIVE, I AM EXPECTED TO PAY 43.00 COST TO REPLACE IT. THIS ON A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHOULD BE AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER.
Apr 19, 2016
MY LEFT REAR BFGOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A SIZE P265/70/R17 113T M+S 06-58633-01 WLA195 (DOT BFT6 0011)(E4 0244068 02 42227-S E4)(777 T60 011) EXPERIENCED RAPID AIR LOSS DUE TO A RUPTURE/TREAD SEPARATION IN 5 LOCATIONS IN THE SIDEWALL/TREAD AREA. THE SIDEWALL/TREAD RUPTURED/SEPARATED DURING USE, RESULTING IN RAPID AIR LOSS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15T016000. TIRE WAS INFLATED TO 32.5 PSI. THE ON-BOARD TOYOTA TPMS NOTIFICATION PREVENTED AN ACCIDENT OR ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. PHOTOGRAPHS OF SEPARATION DAMAGE ARE AVAILABLE. SEARS HAS TIRE.
Sep 08, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH BRIDGESTONE DULLER AT /265 60 R/17 TIRES. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE BREAKING OFF IN PIECES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING IN THE TIRES WAS EXPOSED. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE ARE THE ORIGINAL TIRES, BUT THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20000.
Sep 23, 2010
+ 2 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Jun 20, 2016
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DURING UPSHIFT FROM 4TH TO 5TH OR DOWNSHIFT FROM 5TH TO 4TH, WITH CLUTCH PEDAL DEPRESSED, ENGINE RPMS DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1)REMAIN CONSTANT, AND THEN INCREASE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE STARTING TO DECREASE, 2)REMAIN CONSTANT FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, AND THEN DECREASE, 3)DECREASE VERY SLOWLY (FAR TO LONG TO EXECUTE A "CLEAN" SHIFT). WHILE 2) AND 3) ARE MORE OF AN ANNOYANCE LIKELY DUE TO POOR ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE, 1) IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN IN THAT ENGINE SPEED (AND VEHICLE SPEED) CONTINUE TO INCREASE DESPITE THE CLUTCH PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. "GOOSING" THE ACCELERATOR DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ANY EFFECT--THE ENGINE RPMS WAIT SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE FALLING. IN ADDITION TO THE SAFETY ISSUE, YOU ALSO WIND UP WITH A LOT OF CLUTCH SLIPPAGE BECAUSE YOU ARE LETTING THE CLUTCH OUT WHILE THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION ARE STILL ENGAGED AT A HIGH RPM. *TR
Aug 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING UP AN INCLINE APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES YET THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED FROM FOURTH TO THIRD GEAR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY DECELERATED AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEFECT PERTAINING TO THE ACCELERATION. THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Apr 07, 2011
UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION INCIDENT AT APPROX 12:30 PM, FRIDAY, 12 MARY 2010 IN VIRGINIA BEACH VA. ROAD DRY, TRACTION GOOD. SPEED LIMIT 35 BUT I HAD BEGUN SLOWING (COASTING) IN ANTICIPATION OF RED LIGHT AS I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION. WHEN LIGHT CHANGED TO RED BEGAN TO BRAKE AND EXPERIENCED RAPID PULSING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM (SOMEWHAT SIMILAR TO OPERATION OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ON ICY ROADS) AT ABOUT 2ND OR 3RD PULSE, ENGINE RPM INCREASED RAPIDLY FROM APPROX 1200 RPM TO 4000 RPM PLUS. CUT THE IGNITION AND BROUGHT VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. INTERVAL TO CAR AHEAD HAD OPENED AS I SLOWED PRIOR TO BRAKING SO WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT COLLISION, BUT WOULD HAVE REAR-ENDED CAR AHEAD IF I HAD BEEN AN NORMAL INTERVAL WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. *TR
Mar 14, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHEN THE CONTACT STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT AND HE HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE IN JUNE OF 2009. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PROVIDE FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER OPENED A CASE REGARDING THE ISSUE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,071 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,900.
Jul 02, 2009
+ 2 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7 complaints
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE ORANGE PLASTIC LENS MATERIAL HAS CRACKED AND BURNED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE BULB. THE EFFECTS WERE NOTICED AROUND 60,000 TO 70,000 MILES. RUNNING HEADLIGHTS DURING THE DAY TO AVOID HAVING RUNNING LIGHTS ON. *TR
Aug 31, 2014
THE ORANGE BULB IN THE HEADLIGHTS BURNT THROUGH PLASTIC CASING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT. ONE SIDE HAS CRACKED. I'M NOT EXACTLY SURE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BUT I DID NOTICE IT A WHILE BACK THAT THE BULB WAS BURNING THE PLASTIC, HOWEVER, I JUST NOTICED THAT IT CRACKED ON ONE SIDE. *TR
Oct 06, 2013
THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS THAT CAME WITH MY TACOMA STARTED RUNNING SO HOT THAT IT IS MELTING/CRACKING THE PLASTIC LENS/HOUSING. AFTER A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH OF THE PROBLEM, I CAME ACROSS MULTIPLE FORUMS WITH USERS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. SOME WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM OCCUR WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD BUT OTHERS, SUCH AS MYSELF, WERE ASKED TO PAY UPWARDS OF $800 FOR NEW HOUSINGS. AFTER LOOKING AT THE BULBS, I NOTICED THAT EVEN THE HOUSINGS FOR THE BULBS ARE SHOWING BURN MARKS. ON THE ROAD I HAVE SEEN AT LEAST 8 DIFFERENT TOYOTA TACOMAS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, THEIR LENSES ARE EITHER BUBBLING UP AND BURNING, OR FULLY CRACKED. THIS SAFETY OPTION THAT CAME STANDARD ON MY TACOMA IS NOW A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR
Apr 07, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP HOUSING MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE WHO STATED BOTH HEAD LAMPS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,388.
Nov 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLECAB. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WERE MELTED AND FRACTURED. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE NOR WAS THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Sep 06, 2011
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6 complaints
ALL FOUR DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED ONE AT A TIME, AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY (AT THE TIME). SINCE THEN, TWO OF THEM ( BOTH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE) HAVE FAILED AGAIN AFTER THE 1 YEAR REPLACEMENT PART WARRANTY RAN OUT. THIS POSSES A SAFETY HAZZARD AND A SECURITY RISK TO MYSELF AND ANYBODY ELSE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE UNDER A SAFETY RECALL.
Jan 16, 2020
THE VEHICLE'S ENTIRE ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS HAD TO BE REPLACED. DIAGNOSTIC CODE POINTED TO A CORROSION PROBLEM WITH THE HARNESS HOOK-UP POINT WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TOYOTA PUT OUT A MECHANIC'S BULLETIN FOR IT'S MECHANICS WHEN THIS CODE CAME UP TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS PROBABLE CAUSE CORROSION. THE PROBLEM SHOWED UP AFTER STARTING THE TRUCK, DRIVER PUSHED THE BRAKE, TO MOVE TRANSMISSION FROM PARK TO REVERSE. THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT LIT UP WHILE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. RIGHT SIGNAL CAME ON EVERY TIME THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, ALL THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
Feb 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A FAULTY FAN SWITCH AND CONNECTOR THAT BURNED THE FAN WIRE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RESISTOR TO THE FAN UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPLACE THE RESISTOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Jul 10, 2012
2007 TACOMA TRUCK. UPON STARTING TRUCK IT WENT INTO A HI-SPEED IDLE PEGGING THE TACH. TURNED OFF IGNITION AND RESTARTED AFTER ABOUT 5 SECONDS. SAME RESULT. WAITED ABOUT 10 SECONDS NORMAL OPERATION ON THIRD START. IT SOUNDED LIKE A JET HAD LANDED IN MY DRIVE WAY. CALLED DEALER. STATED THAT UNLESS CHECK ENGINE WAS ON THERE IS NO TROUBLE CODE TO BE DISPLAYED. AS OF THIS DATE (8-30-10) I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE OR ANYONE ELSE DRIVE THIS AUTO. *TR
Sep 02, 2010
NAVIGATION AND TEMPERATURE GAGE FAILURE. DEALER NOTED THAT ON 2005-2007 MODELS THE UNIT FAILS FREQUENTLY AROUND THE 3 YEAR MARK. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE
6 complaints
TIMING CHAIN COVER SEAL IS LEAKING OIL. COMMON DEFECT IN THIS YEAR TACOMA, RESULTING FROM LACK OF PROPER SEAL APPLICATION.
Dec 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PROCEEDED TO VACATE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND DIAGNOSED WITH SMOKE INHALATION AND SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK. THE CONTACT HAD TO STAY HOSPITALIZED FOR EIGHT DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. ...UPDATED 07/10/17 *BF
May 08, 2017
DRIVING NORMALLY AND APPROACHED A STOPLIGHT WITH A STOPPED TRUCK AHEAD. APPLIED THE BRAKE AND MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. STRUCK THE STOPPED TRUCK WITH PRESSURE STILL ON THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATION STOPPED. MINIMAL DAMAGE AND NO INJURY INVOLVED. VERY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE TOYATA DEALER( AFRAID TO DRIVE IT) AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG.
May 09, 2016
OXYGEN SENSOR LIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY CYCLED ON AND OFF FOR OVER ONE YEAR. EVENTUALLY ECM REPLACED. PART #:89661-04C44. ORIGINALLY QUOTED REPAIR PRICE: $1,100.00. *TR
Sep 04, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE BRAKES AND TIRES INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED HIM THAT THERE WAS A LEAK AROUND THE TIMING COVER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAKAGE AROUND THE TIMING COVER AND REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Nov 26, 2012
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STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
My 2007 Toyota Tacoma has an open recall on the rear leaf springs due to the risk of fuel tank puncture and fire. However, Toyota and their authorized dealership are unable to perform this safety recall because the vehicle’s frame is too severely rusted. The dealership informed me that attempting the repair could further damage the vehicle, and they requested I sign a waiver releasing Toyota of liability if harm occurs during the recall process. They also informed me that replacement frames are no longer available, so the recall cannot be completed as I was interested to pay for this to get the recall safely completed This leaves me with a vehicle that presents a known, life-threatening safety hazard, which Toyota cannot resolve. The frame corrosion is due to a previously acknowledged defect for which Toyota offered limited-time frame replacements that expired before I owned the vehicle. I believe Toyota is violating its obligation to provide a remedy for this open recall. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue, as it appears Toyota is leaving customers with dangerous, unrepaired vehicles and no available remedy.
Jul 02, 2025
STRUCTURE: The frame on my 2007 Tacoma single cab, 2 wheel drive truck is severely corroded in several places, making the vehicle structurally unsound. Additionally, the support bar for my radiator is so rusted out, the radiator is likely to fall out, should I hit a large pothole at any rate of speed. The frame has a roughly 1” hole completely through, on the front driver side, and is scaling and flaking in a number of areas. This vehicle is used almost solely as transportation to and from work, and running errands, in an area with moderate temps, so no salted roads. While we do live on an island, the truck is not brought to the beach, as it does not fit my entire family, and we have a separate 4x4 truck which we use for camping, beach days, etc. I know there was a recall on the frame, but we never received any notice, nor were we told by the Servco Toyota shop where the vehicle was serviced at that time. We bought the truck second hand from a dealership in 2011. The vehicle is available to be inspected, upon request.
Jul 10, 2021
TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND HE TOLD ME THE FRAME IS SO RUSTED THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I WAS TOLD THAT TOYOTA WAS REPLACING THE RUSTED FRAMES FOR THE KNOWN PROBLEM BUT I CANNOT FIND HOW I CAN GET THE PROCESS STARTED.
Feb 10, 2021
EXCESSIVE RUST ON FRAME OF TRUCK. FRAME COATING/ PROTECTION INSUFFICIENT. TOYOTA RE-COATED THE FRAME ON FEBRUARY 7TH 2015 HOWEVER THE FRAME HAS CONTINUED TO RUST UNABATED AS COATING IS FLAKING OFF.
Oct 03, 2016
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA, RUSTED FRAME.. I PURCHASED USED IN AUSTIN TEXAS ON OCT 2015 FROM A DEALERSHIP. THE TRUCK IS FROM A NORTHERN STATE, AFFECTED BY MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST ON THE FRAME. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR A LOOK OVER, I WAS TOLD I HAD A FEW YEARS LEFT IN THE TRUCK BEFORE THE RUST ROTS COMPLETELY THROUGH. TOYOTA NEEDS TO RECALL THE 2007 MODELS AS WELL. I JUST BOUGHT THIS TRUCK THINKING THIS WAS GOING TO RUN FOR A VERY LONG TIME, I WAS MISTAKEN AND BUYER BEWARE.
Dec 13, 2015
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
Frame is massively rusted and is hazardous. Need full replacement.
May 09, 2023
Yesterday, 7/27/2022, I had my 2007 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab at my mechanic's shop for a minor issue. While on the lift he noticed significant rust on the frame rails. He brought me over and showed me extensive areas where the metal was completely rusted through. I have never seen anything like this on even the oldest of vehicles. Subsequently I did a search online and found that this was a known issue for many years of Tacoma truck frames, but I was never notified by Toyota or anyone including the local Toyota dealer where I have had services done. I cannot believe a company as well established as Toyota would allow such a potentially serious problem to go unaddressed. Toyota should be held responsible for selling defective and dangerous vehicles and be required to effect repairs as soon as possible completely at their cost. (see article below) https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/toyota-tacoma-most-years-are-reliable-but-some-2005-2010-models-struggle-with-rusty-frames-faulty-leaf-springs
Jul 28, 2022
TOYOTA NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF ANY FRAME RUST ISSUES, NOR WAS I EVER CONTACTED REGARDING A CLASS ACTION SUIT WHICH DOES INVOLVE FRAME RUST ON MY VEHICLE. I HAD TO PERFORM EXTENSIVE RESEARCH TO INFORM MYSELF OF THE ISSUE. WHEN I VISITED A DEALERSHIP FOR LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT, I WAS TOLD THAT FRAME RUST WAS TOO EXTENSIVE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT MAKE ME AWARE OF THE RESULTS OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING FRAME REPLACEMENT AND THAT THE FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED AT MY OWN EXPENSE, AT WHICH TIME I COULD NOT AFFORD. A QUALIFIED SHOP INDICATES THAT MY FRAME IS TOO RUSTED TO REPAIR. I FOUND THIS ARTICLE FROM 2016 WHICH EXACTLY DESCRIBES MY ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.REUTERS.COM/ARTICLE/US-TOYOTA-SETTLEMENT-IDUSKBN1370PE IN ADDITION, THIS ARTICLE NOTES THAT THIS OTHER PERSON WAS ALSO NOT CONTACTED BY TOYOTA: HTTPS://WWW.WCPO.COM/MONEY/CONSUMER/DONT-WASTE-YOUR-MONEY/WARRANTY-RUNNING-OUT-FOR-RUSTING-TOYOTA-FRAMES IN THIS COMPLAINT FROM NHTSA'S WEBSITE, THIS 2007 TACOMA OWNER ALSO DID *NOT* RECEIVE ANY NOTIFICATION OF ANY FRAME RUST ISSUES: ON THE NHSTA WEBSITE, REFERENCE THIS COMPLAINT NUMBER: NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11403666 THERE ARE 81 OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS SAME ISSUE! MY VEHICLE IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE. TOYOTA CORPORATE REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE THAT I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTIFICATION OF FRAME ISSUES AND ONLY REFERS TO AN UNRELATED EXTENDED WARRANTY, WHICH I HAD PURCHASED AT THE TIME I PURCHASED MY 2007 TACOMA. TOYOTA CORPORATE ONLY INFORMED ME THAT THE REPAIR OFFER WHICH I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT IS EXPIRED. ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE FROM TOYOTA CORPORATE IS DENIED. MY VEHICLE IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IN CLOSING, I NEGOTIATED THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE NEW IN JULY OF 2008. IT WAS A COMPANY VEHICLE AT THE TIME. IN 2009 I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THE COMPANY AND HAVE BEEN THE REGISTERED OWNER FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS.
May 11, 2021
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA . I HAVE CALLED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS ABOUT THE FRAME THEY SAID THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED AND MY TRUCK HAS BEEN 'FIXED' FOR THE FRAME ISSUE, NOW THERE DEFINITION OF FIXED IS A UNDERCOATING THAT HASN'T DONE A SINGLE THING TO PREVENT THE RUST. IT WILL NOT PASS THE VA STATE INSPECTION. I SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON THIS VEHICLE FOR SOME [XXX] RECALL THAT HAS 'EXPIRED' A SAFETY RECALL SHOULD NOT EXPIRE. IT IS A DANGER TO MY LIFE AND OTHERS. I WILL CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL SOMETHING IS DONE. IT IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. THIS EITHER NEEDS TO BE FIXED OR I NEED TO GET MY MONEY BACK. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE MADE SEVERAL REPORTS IT SHOWS THAT NHTSA IS A JOKE THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT ANYTHING OTHER THEN THE MONEY THEY PROFIT. THANKS. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Dec 09, 2020
TOYOTA CAN'T BUILD FRAMES FOR THEIR TRUCKS. MINE IS ROTTED. TOYOTA PLANS TO SPRAY IT WITH A RUST INHIBITOR. THEY HAVE RECALLED EVERY 2006 AND OLDER TACOMA FOR THIS ISSUE AND WON'T RECALL THE 2007'S. I NOW OWN A PILE OF JUNK AND TOYOTA WON'T DO WHAT'S RIGHT EVEN THOUGH THEY CLEARLY KNOW THERE'S AN ISSUE.
Aug 17, 2015
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
Gas tank gas strap bracket rusted off
May 18, 2023
The rear strap that holds the gas tank to the bottom of the truck broke. When It came loose on one side it dropped to the street and was bounced up and bent up against the flexible, rear brake line. The brake line was not cut. The strap end dragged on the street causing sparks. I had no idea what all the noise was coming from. I thought I might have a loose exhaust pipe. I drove it a couple days until I noticed the metal hanging down. I used a mirror to see what it was and took it in right away for replacement. It cost me $330. The bracket could have cut the brake line, or pierced the gas tank. The tank could have dropped and blown up. I have never heard of this problem before. I've had older pick ups for 40 years with no such problem.
Mar 11, 2022
FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED AND BROKE. NO WARNING. I WAS HEARING A NOISE WHEN I TOOK TAKE OFF AND DRIVING. COULDN'T FIGURED OUT WHAT THAT WAS UNTIL I LOOKED BACK AND FOUND THE GAS TABS STRAP WAS TANGLING AND HIT THE PROP SHAFT. THEN NOTICE THE TANK WAS HANGING 1/2'LOWER THAN THE FRONT. I CALLED THE TOYOTA AND THE DEALERSHIP AND BOTH SAID NOTHING THEY CAN DO. NO RECALL EVEN THOUGH I TOLD BOTH THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT HAD THE FRAME REPLACED AND I TRIED TO GET THAT DONE BUT THEY SAID IT EXPIRED. I'VE ONLY OWN THE VERGIL'S FOR 3MTHS. SINCE THE FRAME DID NOT GET REPLACE THAT MEANS THAT THE FUEL, BRAKE,SPRING, TANK, STRAPS DID NOT GET REPLACE WHICH IS HIDDEN RECALLED. THE DEALER SHIP THAT MY FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT TOYOTA WOULD NOT DO FIX IT. SO OWNING THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 MTHS AND IF I HAD KNOWN THIS BEFORE I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE. SO NOW I MAYBE OWNING A LEMON DUE TO THIS WITH NO HELP. THE DEALER SHIP I BOUGHT THIS TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THERE WAS, WHEN THE HAD THE VEHICLE ON THERE LOT. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?
Nov 26, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. HORN NOT WORKING. FUSES GOOD- WIRE HARNESS RECALL COMPLETED 2012 NOV. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO THE SAME COMPONENTS. NOW OVER 240K MILES ON THE VEHICLE.
Sep 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT HAD A SENSOR THAT BECAME INOPERABLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION THAT OCCURRED BEFORE THE CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE SCENE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY BUT THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCED MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,142. ..UPDATED 05/19/16 *BF *TR
Oct 20, 2011
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
DRIVE SHAFT VIBRATION 10MPH ON TO 70+
Dec 01, 2018
I BOUGHT MY TRUCK USED. A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES I'VE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF SUSPENSION ISSUES. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. MY DRIVE SHAFT WAS REPLACED A YEAR AGO. I NOTICED THE LEAF SPRING STICKING OUT AND BROKEN. I TOOK MY TRUCK STRAIGHT IN. I WAS TOLD THE TRUCK WAS UNDRIVABLE. TOYOTA GAVE ME A RENTAL AND REPLACED THE LEAF SPRINGS. I PICKED MY TRUCK UP THREE DAYS LATER THINKING THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED THEN TWO DAYS AFTER THAT, MY TRUCK FELT LOOSE AND WAS MAKING A POPPING SOUND WHEN I PUT IT INTO REVERSE. IT FELT LIKE THE DRIVE LINE WAS OUT AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO BE LOOKED AT AGAIN. I WAS TOLD MY DRIVELINE U BOLT SNAPPED AND WAS CAUSED BY THE BROKEN LEAF SPRING. TOYOTA WOULDN'T FIX THE DAMAGES BECAUSE THE SHOP THEY RECOMMENDED DIDN'T USE TOYOTA PARTS. MY TRUCK HAD 250000 MILES ON IT. THE DAMAGES TO MY TRUCK WERE ADD DO EXTREME THAT I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO GIVE IT BACK TO THE BANK. THE VIBRATIONS CAUSED TRANNY DAMAGE AND THE AXLES AND DIFFERENTIAL THE FRAME HAD DAMAGE BECAUSE THE LEAF SPRING WAS SHOVED UP INTO IT.(I WASN'T TOLD UNTIL AFTER) NO I'VE GOT NOTHING..... THANKS TOYOTA...... *TR
Nov 20, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRAMATICALLY JERK FORWARD. THE FAILURES GREW PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THEY REPLACED THREE TIRES. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALER, BUT THEY WOULD NOT PERFORM AN INSPECTION. HE FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,631.
Dec 31, 2007
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V092000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LONGER THAN TWO YEARS. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
May 01, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5MPH THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE AIR BAG SEAT SENSOR AND STRAP SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,500.
Nov 06, 2012
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA SRS LIGHT IS ON 66,000 MILES. NO ACCIDENTS TO SET OFF AIRBAGS. SHOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY. WITH LIGHT OFF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM SUPPOSE TO NOT WORK AT ALL. *TR
Jan 13, 2011
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 5/28/15 *TA UPDATED 10/2/2017*CN
Mar 26, 2015
DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA (V6, 4-WD, AUTOMATIC, ACCESS CAB), I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AS I WAS TURNING FROM W. SEVENTH AVENUE IN EUGENE, OREGON ONTO NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE-105. I WAS TRAVELING AT A SAFE RATE OF SPEED (APPROX. 20 MPH) AS I MADE THE TURN FROM THE SURFACE STREET TO THE LEFT-HAND, CURVING, ON-RAMP WHICH IS THE BEGINNING OF AN ELEVATED FREEWAY STRUCTURE. IT WAS MID-MORNING AND, ALTHOUGH THERE HAD BEEN SOME LIGHT RAIN OVERNIGHT, THE PAVEMENT WAS DRY. ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH THE CURVE THE TACOMA INEXPLICABLY ACCELERATED. THE REAR OF THE TRUCK SWUNG OUT TO THE LEFT AT WHICH POINT IT WAS MOVING SIDEWAYS UP THE ON-RAMP. THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK JUMPED THE CURB AND THE TRUCK PROCEEDED 20-30 FEET SIDEWAYS ALONG THE CURB AND EVENTUALLY SLID UP A CONCRETE WALL WHERE THE CURB TRANSITIONS TO THE BRIDGE RAIL OF THE ELEVATED STRUCTURE. JUST SHORT OF THE START OF THE ACTUAL BRIDGE RAILING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL AND FENDER STRUCK A TREE. AT THIS POINT, THE VEHICLE BOUNCED BACK, CONTINUED TO ROTATE TO THE LEFT AND CAME TO A REST, STRADDLING THE TRANSITION WALL, HAVING TURNED 150-170 DEGREES. AT THIS POINT I REALIZED THE MOTOR WAS STILL RACING AND I SWITCHED THE ENGINE OFF. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO ONE WAS INJURED, NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. POLICE WERE CALLED TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC CONTROL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS REMOVED FROM THE SCENE BUT NO REPORT WAS FILED. I HAVE LIVED WITHIN TWO-AND-A-HALF MILES OF THIS INTERSECTION FOR MORE THAN 36 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN THROUGH THIS INTERSECTION THOUSANDS OF TIMES AS A PRIVATE CITIZEN AND IN MY ROLE AS A TRANSPORTATION PLANNER. I HAVE BEEN AND AM BAFFLED BY THIS INCIDENT. THE COLLISION DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. OTHER THAN THAT ALL PARTS ARE ORIGINAL. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TOYOTA FLOOR MATS HAD BEEN REMOVED PREVIOUSLY. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
ACCELERATOR SEEMED TO STICK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS... ENGINE REVS WOULD NOT GO TO NORMAL IDLE EVEN IN NEUTRAL... BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AT THE HIGH REVS... ONLY SOLUTION WAS TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF... AFTER WORKING THE GAS PEDAL WHILE IN PARK, THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED WENT BACK TO NORMAL... *TR
Jun 22, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCELERATED AGGRESSIVELY WHEN APPROACHING A LEFT TURN AFTER SLIGHTLY PRESSING THE GAS. IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER TAKING FOOT OFF THE GAS AND APPLYING BRAKES. WAS UNABLE TO SLOW TRUCK SUFFICIENTLY TO MAKE IT AROUND THE CORNER AND STRUCK A LIGHT POLE. TRUCK WAS TOTALED. INJURIES WERE FAIRLY MINOR - SHOULDER/NECK STIFFNESS, SCRATCHES, BRUISES, ETC. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA (TORRANCE COLLISION REPORT). REPORTED TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE - CASE #1001122516. I DID NOT FOLLOW UP ON A COMPLAINT AT THE TIME BECAUSE THE TOYOTA ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS WERE NOT PUBLISHED AND I WAS UNAWARE OF HOW TO ESCALATE THE ISSUE. *TR
Feb 23, 2010
SUNDAY AFTER 2009 CHRISTMAS, WE WENT TO CHURCH. AS WE PULL INTO THE CHURCH PARKING LOT AND GETTING READY TO BACK IN ONE OF THE PARKING LOT AND OUR CAR TOYOTA TACOMA ACCELERATE ALL OF SUDDEN WITH RAPID SPEED AND SLAM INTO THE REAR BUMPER OF ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE (HONDA ACCORD). NO ONE WAS HURT BUT OUR TACOMA FRONT BUMPER AND HONDA'S REAR BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. AFTER THAT OUR TRUCK BRAKE LIGHT REMAIN BLINKING AND WE CAN HEAR SOME CLICKING NOISE. WE CALLED POLICE AND REPORTED THE INCIDENT. WE ALSO LEFT A NOTE FOR HONDA'S OWNER TO CALL POLICE FOR FURTHER CLAIM TO FIX THEY BUMPER. THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, WE TOOK OUR TRUCK TO NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER (LAKENORMAN TOYOTA DEALER OVER HUNTERSVILLE, NC) TO HAVE THEM CHECK ON OUR TRUCK. THE TECHNICIAN HAD TO ADJUST SOMETHING WITH BRAKE AND HE TOLD US THAT, THE ACCIDENT WAS LIKELY CAUSED BY BRAKE OR GAS PEDAL BEING STUCK. I REQUESTED HIM TO PUT THAT IN WRITING AND HE WAS NOT WILLING TO DO SO. WE REQUESTED STATEFARM CLAIM ADJUSTER TO FILE THE CLAIM TO TOYOTA'S CLAIM DEPARTMENT AND THEY SENT LETTER. *TR
Jan 30, 2010
THIS IS NOT A FAILURE, BUT SOMETHING I SEE AS A SAFETY ISSUE.. WHEN I AM STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT/ STOP SIGN AND AM IN DRIV WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) ON THE TRUCK WILL SURGE FORWARD AND I HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKES DOWN HARDER. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE A/C IS ON, AND SEEMS TO COME FROM THE INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS WHEN THE COMPRESSOR KICKS ON. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND COULD CAUSE ME TO REAR END SOMEONE. *AK
Apr 13, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA THROTTLE STICKING WHILE CLIMBING ABOVE 5000 FT IN MOUNTAINS THROTTLE STUCK WILE TRYING TO SHIFT IN MOUNTAINS ENGINE RACED UNTIL SLOWLY LET OUT CLUTCH SHIFTING IN MOUNTAINS WHEN I CAME DOWN TO NORMAL ALTITUDE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. THINK IT IS IN COMPUTER NOT GAS PEDAL. *TR
Feb 15, 2010
I WAS PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE ACCELERATOR STUCK WHILE PASSING. I TAPPED IT TWICE TRYING TO RELEASE IT AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD NOT RELEASE AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I QUICKLY TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND COASTED TO A STOP. THE PEDAL WAS STILL LAYING ON THE FLOOR WHEN I STOPPED SO I OPENED THE ENGINE HOOD AND LOOKED TO SEE IF I COULD SEE THE CABLE LINKAGE AND SEE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I THEN WENT BACK TO THE CAB TO SEE IF THE FLOOR MAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM (IT WAS NOT). AS I CAME TO THE CAB DOOR I HEARD A POP AS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SNAPPED BACK UP (ABOUT TWO MINUTES AFTER COASTING TO A STOP). I THEN STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT DROVE NORMALLY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THEY SAID THEY COULD FIND NO ERROR CODES AND THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE ACCELERATOR. *TR
Jul 07, 2009
I WAS STOPPED WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT RT. 136 WEST NEWTON PA. WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE TRUCK ACCELERATED SO HARD THE BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD IT EVEN WITH FULL PRESSURE APPLIED. THE ONCOMING CAR MISSED ME BY INCHES. AFTER TRYING TO GET TOYOTA TO TAKE CARE OF IT WITH NO LUCK, I TRADED THE TRUCK IN WITH ONLY 3000 MILES ON IT. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE TRUCK WILL BE SOLD TO SOMEONE THAT MAY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND NOT BE AS FORTUNATE AS I WAS. *JB SEE ALSO 10180652 *DSY
Feb 03, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
3 complaints
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009, I PULLED MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A LOCAL WALMART STORE PARKING LOT AND AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED CAUSING A "FORWARD BUCKING" MOTION FORCING ME INTO THE CAR PARKED IN THE SPACE IN FRONT OF ME. DUE TO THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR, I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO MY INSURANCE AND ALSO REPORTED THE MATTER TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE BECAUSE SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON PRIOR OCCASIONS (AND SINCE) BUT NO DAMAGE WAS DONE. I AM AWARE OF THE FLOOR MAT RECALL BY TOYOTA FOR THE PICKUP, BUT IN MY STRONG OPINION, THIS "ACCELERATION" ISSUE IS NOT CAUSED BY THE FLOOR MAT. RATHER, I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE BRAKE PEDAL/SYSTEM AND/OR THE ACCELERATOR. THE CURRENT DESIGN ALLOWS MY FOOT TO CATCH THE ACCELERATOR WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ARE LESS THAN 3 INCHES APART AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ONLY ABOUT 1INCH HIGHER THAN THE ACCELERATOR WHEN NEITHER PART IS BEING DEPRESSED. HOWEVER, WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT BECOMES LEVEL WITH THE ACCELERATOR AND IF MY FOOT IS NEAR THE SIDE OF THE PEDAL, MY FOOT CAN ALSO CONTACT THE ACCELERATOR, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO ACCELERATE WHILE THE BRAKE IS BEING APPLIED. THIS SITUATION HAS OCCURRED ON AT LEAST FOUR OCCASIONS, BUT ONLY THE ONE INVOLVED ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN I REPORTED THIS MATTER TO TOYOTA, I WAS ASKED NOT TO HAVE THE PICKUP REPAIRED/CHECKED UNTIL IT COULD BE INSPECTED BY A TOYOTA TECHNICIAN. AFTER EIGHT WEEKS AND SEVERAL PHONE CALLS, NOTHING HAS HAPPENED. WHILE I NOW KNOW HOW TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WHEN IT OCCURS, ANOTHER DRIVER MIGHT NOT AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. MOREOVER, MY FOOT SIZE IS LESS THAN AN 8 SO A DRIVER WITH A LARGER FOOT SIZE COULD EASILY HAVE SIMILAR OR GREATER PROBLEMS. I HAVE DRIVEN NUMEROUS VEHICLES DURING MY 50 PLUS YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND NEVER ENCOUNTERED A SIMILAR SITUATION!
Feb 08, 2010
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4X4, ALL OEM, NO AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT. I AM HAVING A PROBLEM VERY SIMILAR TO THE TOYOTA PRIUS BRAKING ISSUE. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. WHEN IN THE SITUATION I HAVE TO DRIVE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND ONTO LESS STABLE SURFACE, GRAVEL, I CAN'T STOP!!!!!! YES, I REALIZE THE ROAD SURFACE IS NOT STABLE USUALLY GRAVEL. BUT THE TRUCK DOESN'T SLOW DOWN WHILE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE BOOSTER IS HUMMING. I LIVE ON A SINGLE LANE ROAD AND WHEN AN ONCOMING CAR IS APPROACHING I HAVE TO DRIVE OFF OF THE PAVEMENT AND ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. IN THIS SITUATION IT IS USUALLY A SURPRISE AND YES I AM APPLYING THE BRAKES BUT THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. I TRIED MY WIFE'S HONDA CRV IN THE SAME LOCATION ON THE SHOULDER OF THE SAME SPOT ON THE ROAD. THE HONDA CRV STOPS LIKE IT SHOULD. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER THIS PAST WEEK AND EXPLAINED THE ISSUE I AM EXPERIENCING. THEY TRIED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND CHARGED ME LABOR TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRUCKS BRAKING SYSTEM. THE TIRES ARE IN VERY GOOD SHAPE JUST REPLACED 6 MONTHS AGO, ABOUT 6K MILES, ON OEM STYLE TIRES. THIS MORNING I JOINED A TOYOTA TACOMA FORUM TO SEE IF OTHER TACOMA OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. YES, THERE IS OTHER TACOMA OWNERS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR TOYOTA TACOMA'S. HOW DO WE GET THIS MESSAGE TO TOYOTA THAT THEIR TACOMA'S ARE DANGEROUS? SOMEBODY IS GOING TO GET INJURED OR KILLED THE WAY THE TRUCK IS. I WILL NOT LET MY FAMILY MEMBERS DRIVE MY TRUCK UNTIL I HAVE RESOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. TOYOTA NEEDS TO KNOW THAT THERE IS A BRAKING SYSTEM ISSUE WITH THE TOYOTA TACOMA AND THAT THE FLOOR MAT REPLACEMENT WILL NOT FIX IT... I HAVE NOT HAD A CRASH YET BUT A CRASH IS IMMANENT THAT I WILL BE IN A SITUATION THAT I CANNOT STEER OUT OF. PLEASE HELP!!!! THIS TRUCK IS DANGEROUS!!!!! *TW
Feb 07, 2010
I WAS AT A 4 WAY STOP, MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA WOULD NOT STOP. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES SO HARD, BUT THE TRUCK JUST KEPT GOING, GOOD THING ANOTHER CAR WAS ALSO STOPPED. *TR
Jan 15, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
I HAVE TWO CONCERNS: FIRST IS THE CLEAR-COAT AND PAINT ON THE VEHICLE RUBBING OFF CAUSING THE ROOF AND OTHER BODY PANELS TO RUST, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE TO BE COMPROMISED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT/ROLLOVER. SECOND IS THAT THE FRONT HEADLAMPS FILL UP WITH WATER/MOISTURE DURING COLD WEATHER/RAIN/ AND CAR WASHES. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE HEADLAMPS SHORTING OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLE INJURIES/DEATHS. TOYOTA SO FAR HAS OFFERED NO SOLUTION TO EITHER CONCERN AND MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY CLAIMS THEY WON'T COVER SEALED BEAM HEADLAMPS. IF THEY ARE AS THEY CLAIM SEALED BEAM HEADLAMPS HOW IS THE WATER INTRUSION HAPPENING? BOTH OF THESE CONCERNS ARE SAFETY RELATED AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SUCH. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND IT ONLY HAS LESS THAN 62,000 MILES.
Feb 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE FRAME WHERE THE WIRING OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOCATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. *TR
Dec 10, 2013
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
THERE ARE 3 RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE IN WHICH I'VE BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO SET UP A DATE IN WHICH I CAN LEAVE MY VEHICLE. THE RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA STATED THAT I WOULD BE PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE WHILE THE WORK IS BEING PERFORMED, SINCE THE RUST TREATMENT WAS GOING TO TAKE 4 DAYS TO DRY. NOW SINCE I'VE REQUESTED A LOANER VEHICLE THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUES TO AVOID MY CALLS OR LET ME SPEAK WITH THE HEAD REPAIR TECHNICIAN. THE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE HAS HAD RECALLS FOR SAFETY HAZARDS AND POTENTIAL DEATH WHILE DRIVING.
Mar 01, 2019
MY CHASYS FRAME HAVE RUST AND LOOK LIKE MY MOTOR GOING TO FELL TO THE FLOOR I CALL TOYOTA BUT THE SAY NO OPEN RECALL TO REPLACE MY FRAME, ALSO MY CAR HAVE A LOT VIBRATION ON REAR WENT ACELERATION. BUT TOYOTA DONT WANTE HELP
Apr 09, 2017
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK 2007 HAS FRAME RUST THAT CAN AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A FATALITY IF IT HASN'T ALREADY. I WARN OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES TO START LOOKING FOR RUST FOR I WILL ASSURE YOU THAT YOU WILL BE THE FINCIAL LOOSER IN THE LONG RUN OF THING! PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE WITHOUT LOOKING ELSEWHERE. THESE ARE TOYS AND DANGEROUS.
Mar 03, 2017
AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS I STARTED EXPERIENCING A LOUD "SQUEAK" COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND A "WHISTLE" AT SPEEDS OF 65-80MPH. I CONTACTED DEALER AND TOOK IT IN FOR THEM TO TROUBLESHOOT THE ISSUES. AFTER ABOUT 4 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP ALONG WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROBLEMS I STARTED NOTICING A HEAVY VIBRATION AT SLOW SPEEDS. I BOUGHT NEW TIRES, FRONT END ALIGNMENT, AND HAD TIRES BALANCED AS PER MY DEALERS RECOMMENDATION. THEN THE ACCELERATION ISSUES STARTED..... I TOOK IT BACK TO MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY PERFORMED THE "FLOOR MAT FIX". THE VIBRATIONS JUST KEPT GETTING WORSE AND THE CONSTANT VISITS TO MY DEALER AND CALLS TO TOYOTA'S CORPORATE OFFICE ALWAYS ENDING WITH THE "THAT'S NORMAL FOR THESE TRUCKS" SAYING. THE OTHER DAY I WAS RETURNING HOME AND I WAS APPROACHING A CURVE I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SLOWED DOWN TO TAKE THE CURVE, I WENT TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE CURVE AND MY TRUCK WAS NOT TURNING. THE REAR TIRES WERE LOCKED EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS OFF THE BRAKE WHICH BY THAT HAPPENING I HAD NO CONTROL OVER WHERE I WAS GOING. ... I ENDED UP NOT BEING ABLE TO STEER AROUND THE CURVE AND WENT STRAIGHT THROUGH SOMEONE'S YARD TAKING OUT A MAILBOX AND SLIDING SIDEWAYS INTO A TREE CRUSHING THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY TRUCK. CALLED TOYOTA'S CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND REPORTED THE LOCKING UP OFF MY REAR END, THE FAILURE OF THE ANTI LOCK SYSTEM, AND THE LOSS OF STEERING. ALL I GOT FOR MY TROUBLES WAS A RUDE "WELL THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN DO" (AS ALWAYS). I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK. TOYOTA NEEDS TO ADDRESS ALL OF THE ISSUES THAT HAS PLAGUED THE TACOMAS FROM DAY ONE. I HAVE CONTACTED A LAWYER AND HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED THAT A CLASS ACTION SUIT NEEDS TO BE FILED AGAINST TOYOTA BY ALL OF US. MY EMAIL IS [XXX] IF YOU WANT TO PURSUE THIS WITH ME CONTACT ME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 21, 2015
WHEELS
2 complaints
MY LEFT REAR BFGOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A SIZE P265/70/R17 113T M+S 06-58633-01 WLA195 (DOT BFT6 0011)(E4 0244068 02 42227-S E4)(777 T60 011) EXPERIENCED RAPID AIR LOSS DUE TO A RUPTURE/TREAD SEPARATION IN 5 LOCATIONS IN THE SIDEWALL/TREAD AREA. THE SIDEWALL/TREAD RUPTURED/SEPARATED DURING USE, RESULTING IN RAPID AIR LOSS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15T016000. TIRE WAS INFLATED TO 32.5 PSI. THE ON-BOARD TOYOTA TPMS NOTIFICATION PREVENTED AN ACCIDENT OR ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. PHOTOGRAPHS OF SEPARATION DAMAGE ARE AVAILABLE.
Aug 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE BUBBLES ON THE SURFACE OF ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BECAME FLAT. THE PSI WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE CHEMICALS USE TO ATTACH THE ALUMINUM ALLOY ON THE WHEELS, THAT CAUSED THE PRODUCT NOT TO SEAL. AS A CONSEQUENCE THE WHEELS WERE DISSOLVING, CAUSING THE TIRE TO DEFLATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED WITH THEM. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Aug 27, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
WE WERE INSPECTING THE UNDERBODY OF OUR COMPANY OWNED TACOMA. THERE IS MAJOR RUST ON THE FRONT FRAME, AND THE STEERING ARM (A-ARM?) WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. THE RUST IS SUBSTANTIAL ENOUGH TO ALLOW POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE ARMS FROM THE FRAME. WE DID SOME INTERNET RESEARCH AND SEE THAT CORROSION WAS A PROBLEM WITH EARLIER MODELS OF THE TACOMA. WE WILL TAKE THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP TO INSPECT BUT WE THOUGHT IT SHOULD BE REPORTED. IT APPEARS THAT IF THOSE CONNECTIONS FAIL STEARING WOULD BE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIRED. *JS
Jul 29, 2014
TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT 2007 THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEM, WHEN THE ROAD HAS A SLIGHT INCLINATION TO THE SIDE, THE TRUCK DANGEROUSLY TENDS TO GO OUT OF THE ROAD IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS LEFT UNTOUCHED FOR ONE SECOND THE TRUCK GOES OUT OF THE ROAD. THE DEALER CHECKED OTHER NEW TRUCKS 2008 OR 2009 AND IT WAS THE SAME THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY REPAIR, JUST SAID IT WAS A "NORMAL" CONDITION IN TACOMAS. *TR
Feb 18, 2010
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE STOPPED TO TAKE A TICKET BEFORE ENTERING A GARAGE, WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE TWICE ACCELERATED TO OVER 6,000 RPMS. THE ACCELERATION LASTED ABOUT 3 OR 4 SECONDS BEFORE THE ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL IDLE. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, BUT RATHER ON THE BRAKE. MY TACOMA HAS A STANDARD TRANSMISSION. LAST WEEK, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AS I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN - CAR IN NEUTRAL, FOOT ON THE BRAKE, NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, AND THE ENGINE ZOOMED TO 6K RPMS. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW IN 2007 AND WHO HAS SERVICED THE VEHICLE EVERY 5K MILES SINCE PURCHASE AND I HAVE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR THIS FRIDAY. ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO READ ABOUT TOYOTA AND THIS PROBLEM IS FROM A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND REFERENCES TOYOTA'S COVER UP OF THE ISSUE, ETC. IS THERE A MORE CURRENT SOURCE OF INFORMATION THAT WOULD HELP GET THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED, SINCE IT DOES APPEAR THE THAT ISSUE IS WITH THE ELECTRONICS AND NOT THE MECHANICS? IS THE TRUCK SAFE TO DRIVE? *TR
Mar 03, 2014
I HEARD A LOUD NOISE (BOOM), GOOD THING I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND STALLED. WHEN THE TOW PEOPLE CAME AND SAW THE DAMAGE UNDERNEATH, IT WAS THE DRIVE SHAFT JOINT THAT BROKE. I COULD HAVE GOTTEN INTO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE IS FAIRLY NEW, MY MECHANIC IS HAVING A HARD TIME LOOKING FOR PARTS (DRIVE SHAFT) AND ALL THE OTHER PARTS THAT WERE DAMAGED BECAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. *TR
Feb 28, 2014
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SUN VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. ....UPDATED 10-21-13 *BF
Aug 16, 2013
SUN VISOR DROPPED AND WILL STAY IN PLACE. NO REASON FOR THIS TO HAPPEN; IT'S DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS AS IT FAILS TO ADEQUATELY BLOCK THE SUN. THERE APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE MECHANISM HOLDING THE VISOR IN PLACE. COMPOUNDING THE PROBLEM IS THE PART IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE AT PARTS STORES AND IT'S PRETTY EXPENSIVE -- MORE THAN $100 EACH FOR SOMETHING THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE FAILED TO BEGIN WITH. *TR
Jul 20, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA SUA (SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION) MY INCIDENT STARTED FROM A NEAR STANDSTILL WITH MY RIGHT FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. AS A FORMALLY TRAINED OBSERVER AND TROUBLESHOOTER OF AIRCRAFT ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, IT IS MY OPINION THAT THIS VEHICLE DELIVERED UNINITIATED STIMULUS TO THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. I AM 100% POSITIVE ABOUT THIS FINDING AS I PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE WITH A CLEAR MIND AND EXCELLENT VANTAGE POINT. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP THIS VEHICLE AFTER VIOLENT AND AGGRESSIVE BRAKING WAS APPLIED WHILE CONTACTING A CEMENT PICNIC TABLE. THIS FINALLY OCCURRED JUST SHORT OF A 267 FOOT CLIFF/HILL POINTING INTO A RESERVOIR. THIS IS MY SECOND ENTRY INTO THE NHTSA DATABASE CONCERNING THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. I HAVE NOW BEEN THROUGH THE ENTIRE TOYOTA PROCESS AND HAVE HAD ALL RECALLS AND INVESTIGATIONS PERFORMED. DAMAGE FROM THE ACCIDENT DUE TO SUA HAS BEEN REPAIRED. TOYOTA FINDINGS WERE CONCLUSIVE. "COULD NOT DUPLICATE". THIS MEANS THEY DO NOT HAVE TO DO ANYTHING AT ALL. I HAVE TO DATE ENGAGED IN EXTENSIVE RESEARCH OF THIS PHENOMENON AND I AM SHOCKED AS TO THE FINDINGS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED BY RAY LAHOOD AND NASA THAT EXONERATES ELECTRONICS AS A POSSIBLE ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN SUPPORTING, MAINTAINING AND TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC PROBLEMS SINCE 1980 AND CONSIDER MYSELF A CREDIBLE PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN. THIS WAS DEFINITELY AN ELECTRONIC GHOST IN THE MACHINE. *TR
Nov 13, 2011
THE SPEEDOMETER WILL START TO JUMP FROM YOUR CURRENT RATE OF SPEED TO ANYTHING BELOW THAT. IT STARTED ON SUNDAY LATE AFTER NOON ON SEP. 15, 2008. THEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN WHEN IN USE. BOTH HAVE CONTINUED TO HAPPEN SINCE THEN, ACCEPT NOW THE TRUCK IS NOT GETTING VERY GOOD GAS MILEAGE, THE GAUGES STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON. THE TRUCK IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AS I TYPE THIS BEING LOOKED INTO. THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FROM WHAT I CAN SEE WHEN I DRIVE IT. SOMETHING ELECTRICAL FOR SURE, AND POSSIBLY ELSEWHERE INTERNALLY. I AM CONCERNED TO HAVE MY FAMILY IN THE TRUCK WITH ME AT TIMES FROM THE WAY THE TRUCK DRIVES. ANOTHER CONCERN IS THE WARRANTY WILL BE UP IN A FEW THOUSAND MILES AND I AM CONCERNED THAT WHATEVER THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MAY BE, THEY COULD TRY TO SUGAR COAT IT SO IT LAST A COUPLE THOUSAND MILES, THEN THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. I JUST WANT IT FIXED AND SAFE FOR MY FAMILY. *TR
Sep 30, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WOULD SPILL FROM THE FUEL TANK ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS PERSONAL MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FILLER AND OVERFLOW LINES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,400.
Mar 04, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 TACOMA 4X4 5 OR 6 TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR I HAVE GONE OUT INTO THE GARAGE TO FIND THE FUEL PUMP HAS STARTED RUNNING ON ITS OWN. I CAN TAKE THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION WITH NO RESULTS. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO TURN THE IGNITION BACK ON AND THEN OFF AGAIN. TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID THEY COULD FIND NOTHING AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BEFORE THEY WILL INVESTIGATE FURTHER. THIS WOULD ALMOST BE IMPOSSIBLE TO BE AT THE DEALER WHEN ITS PARKED. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
The entire chassis is rusted underneath. This vehicle is only 14 years old and the brake lines are completely rusted, the rear bumper cross arm that holds the frame from side to side is rusted. Multiple parts under the rear are having to be replaced due to the rust!
Jun 10, 2022
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I was totally aware of the recall for these year models of Tacoma and I brought the truck in several times to have the frame inspected and asked for it to be replaced. The folks at Dorschel Automotive group turned me away saying it did not meet the "rust perforation standard." Lo and behold, when Dorschel was bought by Bob Johnson Auto Group, the first time I took it in they recognized that the frame was entirely rotted and would not pass inspection. At this point, I called Toyota Customer Service and they said they would not honor the recall as it is outside the window of time. Yet this is not a matter of me not taking proper action. I did. I did my due diligence and I am being harmed by the negligence of the service managers at Dorschel. I made Toyota aware that the frame inspection was not done properly. I could see visible rust and I made mention of that. Now I am in a really tough spot. The truck only has around 130K miles on it and planty of useful life but for this faulty frame. Consumer stated attempted to access the benefits under the warranty recall.
Feb 08, 2022
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
1 complaint
A WINTER STORM HIT MY AREA AND I NEEDED TO ENGAGE MY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WOULDN'T ENGAGE. THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH WOULD ONLY FLASH. MY TRUCK ONLY WENT A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE GETTING STUCK ON THE ROAD LEAVING ME STRANDED.
Feb 19, 2021
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE SHIFTER BROKE AFTER PULLING INTO PARK AND THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE GEAR BOX FAILED. REPAIRED SHIFT CABLE 8/6/2020.
Sep 07, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TOYOTA DENIED ME HELP WITH THINGS THAT SHOULD BE A RECALLS! THEY ARE GREEDY AND OUT RIGHT LYING SOCIOPATHIC THIEVES! THE TOP REAR BRAKE LIGHT ON MY TACOMA 07 TRUCK LETS RAIN WATER IN. THIS IS GOIN TO CAUSE MOLD AND HAS ALREADY BLOWN OUT THE COMPASS ON THE CEILING AS THE WIRING FOR THIS IS IN THE CEILING! AND SEATS GETTIN WET OVER AND OVER FROM RAIN WATER GETTIN IN THE TOP REAR LIGHT. THEY ALSO JUST DENIED ME ANY HELP REFUNDING ME FOR UPDATED HEADLIGHT LENS THAT HAD TO COME OUT WITH WHICH KEPT BURNING SOCKETS, BLOWING BULBS AND BURNING THE LENS! THERE TSB WHICH SHOULD BE A RECALL IS T-SB-0129-11. THIS TSB THING IS A SCAM SO THEY DONT HAVE TO ACCOUNT FOR THEIR POOR QUALITY MISTAKES. I PAID 24,000 FOR THIS TRUCK AND TOYOTA WONT HELP ME AT ALL WITH THEIR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT! THEY ARE PURE EVIL! THERE IS NO WAY I CAN GET WATER IN THE TOP REAR BREAK LIGHT, NO WAY WHATSOEVER, THERES NO WAY I CAN BURN OUT SOCKETS AND LENS OVER AND OVER SINCE IV OWNED THE TRUCK! PEOPLE DONT GO TO THE DEALERSHIPS BECAUSE THEY ARE RUDE AS HELL! THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEYRE DOIN IN FIRST PLACE AND THEY PULL SCAMS LEFT AND RIGHT. THEY SAID THEY WONT HELP CAUSE I DONT GO TO DEALERSHIP ENOUGH CAN U BELIEVE THAT??? IM NOT OUT OF REALITY AT ALL, I DONT USE FACEBOOK , I DONT DRINK OR DRUG, I AM IN NO WAY OUT OF REALITY WHATSOEVER! I DO NOTHING THAT RESULTS IN IRRESPONSIBILITY IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM! I DONT SPEND MONEY EVERYDAY GOIN DOWN A RIVER. IM VERY CONSERVATIVE AND MEEK. THIS IS ENOUGH ! I CAN NO LONGER DEAL WITH THEM SCAMMING PEOPLE ! IM SICK OF IT! PLEASE DO UR JOB! [XXX] REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *CC
Feb 01, 2020
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT FAILED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH SPEED. DRIVE SHAFT SNAPPED OFF AT HIGH SPEED AND CRACKED FUEL TANK AND EXHAUST. TRUCK HAS HAD FRAME RECALLED AND LEAF SPRINGS RECALLED. TRUCK HAS BEEN IN SHOP ALREADY 4 TIMES REGARDING FRAME RECALL.
Jan 22, 2020
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. IT'S FRAME HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER (HERTRICH) THREE SEPARATE TIMES FOR RUST TO THE FRAME. IT RECEIVED A RUST INHIBITOR COATING ON 1/16/15. IT WAS INSPECTED AGAIN ON 12/21/17 AND 1/3/19. DURING THE 1/3/19 INSPECTION, THE DEALER CONDUCTED A MULTI-POINT INSPECTION. MY TRUCK'S STEERING COMPONENTS AND STEERING LINKAGE WERE INSPECTED. IT RECEIVED A GREEN CHECK BY THE DEALER, THE HIGHEST RATING. ON 2/7/19, JUST ONE MONTH AFTER THE INSPECTION, MY POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT SAFELY TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. MY TRUCK'S RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM HAD HEAVY CORROSION, AND MOST OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID HAD LEAKED. MY MECHANIC REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. IT WAS HEAVILY CORRODED. MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN ONE THIS CORRODED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS OF MY CORRODED POWER STEERING RACK. TOYOTA HAS REFUSED TO APPLY A SECOND COAT OF THE RUST INHIBITOR TO MY TRUCK'S FRAME, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE NEW RUST COMING THROUGH THE PREVIOUS TREATMENT. NOW, RUST AND CORROSION TO MY POWER STEERING RACK, EXACTLY WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE TRUCK FRAME, HAD MASSIVE CORROSION, CAUSING A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I HAVE CHECKED TOYOTA FORUMS, AND THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH OTHER TOYOTA TACOMA OWNERS. PLEASE FORCE TOYOTA TO PROPERLY ADDRESS THE CORROSION ISSUES WITH IT'S TACOMA TRUCKS. THE RUST INHIBITOR THAT WAS APPLIED TO MY TRUCK'S FRAME IN JANUARY OF 2015 HAS FAILED. THE TRUCK'S FRAME, AND COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, CONTINUE TO RUST AND CORRODE, CAUSING DANGER TO ME, MY FAMILY, AND OTHER MOTORISTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION IN THIS MATTER.
Feb 19, 2019
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I WENT TO THE MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO REMEDY THE SUSPENSION SPRING GAS TANK PUNCTURE RECALL ON MY TOYOTA AND THEY SAID, THEY COULDN'T DO IT CAUSE MY TRUCK HAS A BODY LIFT.
Jan 19, 2019
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE SWERVED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT CAUSING TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TRACTOR TRAILER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE INJURIES SUSTAINED THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER AND WAS DEEMED TOTALED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Nov 28, 2017
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
VEHICLE INFECTED WITH EXTREME FRAME RUST. MOTOR SUPPORT ; TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE SUPPORT; POWER STEERING TUBING RUSTED HOLES MAKING STEERING IMPOSSIBLE. THE DEALERSHIP KNOWN AS RAMEY TOYOTA HAS MY TRUCK AND CHARGING ME WITH UNNECESSARY CHARGES ON TOWING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY DUE TO A SPRING CLIP BECOME LOOSE ALLOWING THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO SWAY THEREFORE IT HAD TO BE TOWED. CONTACTED TOYOTA AUTHORIZED THE TOW AS WELL AS A VEHICLE TO RIDE SO THEY CAN REPLACE THE LEAF SPRING. TOYOTA NOW DENIES THEY AUTHORIZED THESE TWO ISSUES AND LEFT ME WITH HOLDING THE CHARGES. THEY CALLED THE TOWING SERVICE AND NOT I SO THEREFORE I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE. PLEASE NOTE ALL THE AGGRAVATION CAUSED FROM THE ABOVE AND ADDED DANGER FROM THIS VEHICLE IS THE RUST ON THE FRAME! PLEASE CONTACT THIS DEALERSHIP AND GET THE DANGERS OF DRIVING THIS TRUCK ON THE ROAD. IT IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE DUE TO ALL THAT IS MENTIONED HERE. PLEASE CONTACT TOYOTA AS WELL THAT THEY ARE SAYING I CALLED THE TOWING SERVICE. TRUST ME THIS VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO ALL THE RUST AND IF SOMETHING HAPPENS THEN YOU HAVE THIS INFORMATION THAT YOU AND I CAN LEAN BACK ON IN CASE SOMETHING DOES HAPPEN UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I HAVE TAKEN PICTURES AND VIDEOS OF THE VEHICLES RUST AND HAVE TRIED TO UP LOAD THEM TO YOU BUT YOUR SYSTEM WILL NOT ACCEPT THE IMAGES.
Mar 08, 2017
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE FRAME OF THIS TRUCK IS EXTREMELY RUSTED AND HAS BEEN FOR SOME TIME. HAVE SPENT A GREAT DEAL ON PARTS DUE TO THE RUST AND NOW IT IS CONSIDERED AS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED TO GET TOYOTA'S ATTENTION ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE BUT THEY KEEP TURNING ME AWAY. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT ON THE INTERNET AND FOLKS AROUND MY COMMUNITY WHO OWN THE SAME TYPE VEHICLE IS RUSTED AS WELL. PLEASE! I NEED SOMEONE TO CONTACT TOYOTA ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE.
Feb 28, 2017
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. ONCE THE FUEL TANK WAS REMOVED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Nov 17, 2016
SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION), 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS), AND 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT WARNING, THE STRAPS ON BOTH SIDES FRACTURED ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEAF SPRING AND PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Aug 29, 2016
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE PROBLEM WITH LEAF SPRING STARTED THREE YEARS AND AFTER THE FINAL RECALL, WE WAITED TWO MONTHS. THE BAD LEAF SPRING CAUSED A ROUGH VIBRATION, WHICH CAUSED ROD, DRY SHAFT, U JOINT, AND REAR END ARE CONNECTED WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO ALL CONNECTED PARTS.THE THREE YEARS AND TWO MONTHS OF ROUGH VIBRATION CAUSED A SNOWBALL EFFECT WHILE DRIVING, TURNING AND IN MOTION.
Aug 13, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR A FEW MINUTES AT ~70 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT RUN RED ON. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED ON THE COMPUTER THOUGHT THE CAR WAS IN A BAD SITUATION AND LOCKED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKES TO NOT FUNCTION AND MADE THE CAR ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP. WHENEVER THE CAR WAS ABLE TO BE SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 19 MPH, THE LIGHT WOULD TURN OFF AND THE BRAKES WOULD START TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THIS HAPPENED ONCE A WEEK FOR 3 WEEKS IN 2015 AND AGAIN IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. IT HAPPENED AGAIN IN APRIL 2016. THIS PROBLEM DID NOT HAPPEN AT LOW SPEED AND IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN TWICE IN THE SAME DAY, EVEN DURING THE SAME CONDITIONS. I WENT TO WOLFCHASE TOYOTA TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY DECIDED NOT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I WENT TO PRINCIPAL TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THE PROBLEM BEFORE. THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD RESET THE COMPUTER OR PUT IN A NEW ONE ($3000). THEY RESET IT AND FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS IT HAS WORKED.
Jul 12, 2016
STEERING,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT ON MY TACOMA THAT I PURCHASED AND TOYOTA SAYS SINCE THEY INSPECTED IT 9 MONTH AGO IT NO LONGER QUALIFIES FOR FRAME REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN UNDER ANY NEGATIVE ROAD CORROSIVE CONDITIONS IN THIS TIME, AND THIS FRAME WAS I BELIEVE RUSTED WHEN INSPECTED AND NOT DISCOVERED BECAUSE IT HAS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. NOW THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT AND I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE PURCHASING IT. I CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT THE FRAME RUST AND WAS TOLD BASICALLY TOO BAD SO SAD. THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY FILED MY COMPLAINT UNDER FILE #1603091915 AT THEIR NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. THE FRAME METAL IS DEFECTIVE. THE POWER STEERING HAS QUIT WORKING AT APPROXIMATELY 75000 MILES, AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATES UNDER ITS OWN POWER WHEN SHIFTING INTO 5TH GEAR.
Apr 03, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING FUSE PANEL UNDER DASH CAUGHT FIRE AFTER USING HORN EXCESSIVELY. FIRE WAS PUT OUT IMMEDIATELY BUT DAMAGE RESULTED IN A MELTED FUSE PANEL AND WIRING HARNESS
Dec 29, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
ONE BY ONE, ALL FOUR ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS THAT LOCK AND UNLOCK THE VEHICLES DOORS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP REPLACED THEM, ONE AT A TIME UNTIL ALL FOUR WERE WORKING AGAIN. THIS WAS COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I HAD PURCHASED WITH THE VEHICLE. NOW, AT 84,000 MILES, TWO OF THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED AGAIN ! THIS TIME, THE DEALER TOLD ME BECAUSE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED I WAS OUT OF LUCK AND WOULD HAVE TO PAY ROUGHLY $500.00 PER DOOR TO HAVE IT FIXED! MY RESPONSE WAS " THIS IS A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION, SO THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED BY TOYOTA". THE SERVICE REP TOLD ME THAT THE PARTS WERE ONLY WARRANTEED FOR ONE YEAR. THE DEALERSHIP CONTACTED TOYOTA, AND SUBMITTED ALL OF THE PAPERWORK FROM MY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. TOYOTA RESPONDED WITH A "TOO BAD, WE'RE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING TO HELP YOU". SO, HERE I AM WITH FAULTY DOOR LOCKS THAT YOU THINK ARE LOCKED, BUT ARE NOT. WHICH LEADS TO A SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUE FOR ME AND ANYONE THAT RIDES IN MY VEHICLE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. I'M WONDERING WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL REGARDING THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Apr 07, 2015
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V092000 (AIR BAGS) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE ENTIRE FRAME WHICH WAS PERFORATED. THE MANUFACTURER DEEMED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Dec 03, 2014
STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WE OWN A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. BACK IN 2009 I HAD AN INSTANCE WHERE I WAS DRIVING DURING SNOWY CONDITIONS AND WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS KICKED IN TO WHERE I COULD NOT STOP AND I COASTED INTO THE INTERSECTION AND GOT IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEARS IN THE ROAD HAS ANY WET, SLIPPERY, LOSE GRIP THE ABS WILL KICK IN AND PREVENT ME FROM BEING ABLE TO STOP. EVEN WHEN THE ROAD IS DRY, IF ONE TIRE OF THE THREE LOSE ANY TRACTION MY BRAKES STOP FUNCTIONING MAKING IT INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO STOP BECAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, APPARENTLY THIS ISSUE IS COMMON WITH MY GENERATION TRUCK. THERE HAVE BEEN COUNTLESS INSTANCES OF PEOPLE SLIDING INTO INTERSECTIONS UNABLE TO STOP BECAUSE OF THE ABS. NOT AS MANY AS UNFORTUNATE AS ME TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF IT. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A SOLUTION AND FEEL THAT TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE A RECALL TO PREVENT FURTHER ACCIDENTS. *TR
Nov 24, 2014
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
WHEN I REMOVED THE BABY SEAT FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT TO TAKE A TRIP AFTER RETURNING I COULD NOT GET THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK IN PLACE AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. *TR
Oct 10, 2014
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
AT APPROXIMATELY 42000 MILES I NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. I HAD ALL FOUR WHEELS REPLACED AND THE VIBRATION CONTINUED SO I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ESTABROOK TOYOTA IN PASCAGOULA, MS (BECAUSE THAT IS WHERE I WAS AT THE TIME). WHEN I WENT TO PICK THE VEHICLE UP I WAS TOLD THE REPAIR MANAGER HAD PERSONALLY CHECKED THE CAR OUT AND DETERMINED IT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING SO IT WAS REPLACED AND SUPPOSEDLY TEST DRIVEN. I LEFT THE STORE AND IMMEDIATELY FELT THE VIBRATION ONCE AGAIN ON THE LEFT FRONT SO I BROUGHT THE CAR RIGHT BACK AND THEY REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT BEARING AS I HAD INITIALLY IDENTIFIED AS THE PROBLEM AREA AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. NOW, TWO YEARS LATER THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS GONE OUT ONCE AGAIN AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *TR
Oct 03, 2014
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
AS YOU ARE DRIVING THE STEERING IS STIFF AT VARIOUS POINTS WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL AND REQUIRES SOME FORCE TO CORRECT THE STEERING. IT IS WORSE FROM A STANDING START. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN TRACED TO A BAD STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: T-SB-0057-12 OR SB-0119-10 REV2. THIS PROBLEM ALSO SHOWS UP AS RATTLING NOISE, OR STEERING BEING SLOPPY. I BELIEVE THIS A PROBLEM THAT WILL LEAD TO INJURIES AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE LET THE TOYOTA, NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION [WWW.NHTSA.GOV/] ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE. *TR
Oct 28, 2013
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
HEARD A RATTLE UNDER THE TRUCK LOOKING INTO IT FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER REAR LEAF SPRING WAS BROKEN AND HAD DAMAGED THE BRAKE LINE. THIS COULD HAVE BROKEN THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSED A BRAKE FAILURE. *TR..UPDATED 08/11/14 *BF *TR
Sep 16, 2013
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE TRUCK HAD APPROXIMATELY 62,000 MILES WHEN WE DROVE IT TO FLORIDA CHRISTMAS DAY. ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30TH, WE RAN SOME ERRANDS THAT COVERED ABOUT 15 MILES OF CITY DRIVING. UPON RETURNING TO OUR HOTEL, AS WE BACKED IN TO A PARKING SPACE, THE TRUCK ACCELERATED WILDLY. THE TIRES SCREAMED AS WE BACKED UP ONTO A PARKING BERM (PICTURES INCLUDED) AND CONTINUED TO SQUEAL WHILE MY FOOT WAS STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I PUT THE TRUCK IN DRIVE, THE TRUCK CAME OFF OF THE BERM, BUT THE TIRES WERE STILL SQUEALING ALL THE WHILE I'M STILL STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I PUT IT IN PARK RIGHT AWAY AND SHUT IT OFF. LOOKING DOWN AT THE PEDALS, THERE WAS NOTHING UNUSUAL TO NOTE. NO MATS HAD MOVED AND THE PEDALS WERE AS THEY SHOULD BE. IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE BERM, THERE IS NO TELLING OF WHAT THE CONSEQUENCES WOULD HAVE BEEN. I RECALL THAT AS WE BACKED IN, MY FOOT WAS EITHER ABOUT TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL OR I HAD ALREADY BEGUN TO BRAKE. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR BECAUSE, WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, THE ENGINE HAS SUFFICIENT RPM'S TO SLOWLY MOVE THE TRUCK WITHOUT IT. I WENT OUT A FEW HOURS LATER TO START THE TRUCK AND MOVE IT BACK AND FORTH. AT THAT TIME, EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. I ALSO TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE BERM AND TIRES AT THAT TIME, WHICH I CAN SUPPLY. THIS WAS A VERY UNNERVING EXPERIENCE AND I'VE BEEN MINDFUL OF IT SINCE. EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN A COUPLE OF WEEKS SINCE THE INCIDENT, I'M UNSURE I CAN HAVE FAITH THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. I HAVE SINCE GONE TO THE DEALER WHO PREFORMED TWO OPEN RECALLS, BUT SAID THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY "INCIDENT" AS STATED ABOVE EVER HAPPENING. *TR
Jan 22, 2013
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO STOP WHEN BRAKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING ANY RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN EVERY RECALL LISTED FOR THE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL INCLUDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,553.
Oct 22, 2012
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO 5 RECALLS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY FIVE RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO REMEDY THEM, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE ALMOST WORTHLESS.
Sep 11, 2012
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TRUCK WAS IN A PARKING SLOT WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND JUMPED THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND HIT THE BUILDING (DELI) BROKE THE GLASS AND DAMAGED BUILDING. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO TRUCK WAS $6533.97. THIS IS SECOND TIME TRUCK HAS ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. TOYOTA INSPECTED IT ON 6/25/2012 AND DETERMINED IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURE DESIGN OR DEFECT. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOME KIND OF MALFUNCTION. THEY CHECKED THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THEY CLAIM ALL THROTTLE TESTS WERE SAFE AS THEY WERE DESIGNED. *TR
Jul 24, 2012
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
SPIRAL CABLE IN STEERING DEFECTIVE, HAD TO REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY. AIR BAG NOT OPERATING IF DASH LIGHT ON. *TR
Feb 09, 2012
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I BOUGHT AN UNDERCOVER TRUCK TONNEAU COVER TO COVER THE BED OF MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK. AFTER THREE YEARS OF USE THE COVER DEVELOPED SEVERE FATIGUE CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING HINGES. FEARING A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, WITH THE COVER POSSIBLY FLYING OFF INTO TRAFFIC, I REMOVED THE COVER FROM THE TRUCK. THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED BY UNDERCOVER AND THE PART REMAINS IN MY POSSESSION. THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE OR REPAIR THE COVER SINCE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT IT SHOULD BE REMOVED IF I FELT IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. PICTURES OF THE CRACKED HINGES ARE AVAILABLE. *KB
Aug 18, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE ON A CAMPING TRIP MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA SUFFERED A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP THE TACOMA SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND FLEW OVER TWO GOOD SIZE BOULDERS A CAST IRON FIRE PIT AND CAME TO A REST AFTER HITTING A SOLID CONCRETE PICNIC TABLE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH COHO CAMPGROUND HOSTS ACTING AS TO GO ON FILE WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE FORESTRY DEPARTMENT. THIS EVEN OCCURRED AT THE WYNOOCHEE DAM AND RESERVOIR LOCATED IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST OF WASHINGTON STATE. THE TRUCK WAS REMANDED TO TOYOTA OF OLYMPIA WASHINGTON AND THE INSURANCE CARRIER WAS NOTIFIED. THE TRUCK WAS DUE FOR THE WELL DOCUMENTED TOYOTA FLOOR MAT, GAS PEDAL AND BRAKING ACCELERATION OVERRIDE MODIFICATION. NOW LISTEN CAREFULLY HERE...THE FLOOR MATS WERE HEAVY DUTY RUBBER NON-TOYOTA BRAND MATS. THEY WERE NOT IMPEDING THE GAS PEDAL IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM. THE TRUCK ACCELERATED INSTANTLY WHILE BRAKING AND ALMOST AT A DEAD STOP. REVIEW OF NHTSA FINDINGS ON THIS ISSUE ARE SHOCKING. I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR BY MISTAKE, THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN THE SIZE, FEEL AND CONSISTENCY OF THESE TWO INCREDIBLY DIFFERENT PEDALS. MANY CHILDREN AND CAMPERS WERE PRESENT IN THIS CAMPGROUND, THE SHEER LUCK THAT NO ONE WAS KILLED IS A MATTER OF FATE. THE FACT I AM WRITING YOU FROM MY LIVING ROOM AND NOT A JAIL CELL WHILE BEING HELD FOR VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER IS A MIRACLE. THIS IS NOT DRIVER ERROR, YOU HAVE A BUNCH OF 4 WHEEL TIME BOMBS OUT THERE TRAVERSING THE NATIONS HIGHWAYS. WITH OVER 30 YEARS IN TECHNICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS I ASSURE YOU THIS TRUCK ACCELERATED FROM AN ALMOST DEAD STOP WHILE MY RIGHT FOOT WAS ON THE GIGANTIC BREAK PEDAL, NOT THE LITTLE TINY GAS PEDAL. HEAR ME, BELIEVE ME..... END OF STORY.
Aug 12, 2011
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS EMITTING AN UNUSUAL ODOR AND BEGAN SLIPPING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD OFTEN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT ABNORMALLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT AN ANGLE, THE IGNITION WOULD FAIL TO START. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Apr 06, 2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
I HAVE A TOYOTA ON RECALL FOR FLOOR MATS. I DID NOT HAVE THE TOYOTA FLOOR MATS, NOT PROVIDED WHEN PURCHASED. ON 2/12/10 40K MAINTENANCE WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE I EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT THE ACCELERATE / BRAKE ISSUE THAT TOYOTA WAS HAVING SAID MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. I ASKED THE ADVISER IF THE MECHANIC WOULD PLEASE CHECK THE ACCELERATOR & BRAKES WHILE PERFORMING THE MAINTENANCE CHECK, HE STATED HE THAT IT WOULD BE DONE WITH THE INSPECTION. UPON RECEIVING MY TOYOTA FROM THE SERVICE ADVISER, I AGAIN ASKED IF IT HAD BEEN DONE. HE STATED THAT MY TOYOTA WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, I DID NOT NOTICE ANY PROBLEM WITH EITHER THE ACCELERATOR OR BRAKING SYSTEM. ON THE MORNING OF 2/26/10 APPROXIMATELY 10:15 - 10:30 I WAS TAKING MY CHILD TO SCHOOL. I PARKED MY TOYOTA IN A CAR SPACE AND TOOK HER TO CLASS. I RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE TO DRIVE HOME. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, STARTED THE TRUCK, SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND GENTLE TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR. THE TRUCK ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AT LEAST 53 FT BACKWARDS INTO A TREE. I TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKES BUT THE DIDN'T WORK. I REMEMBER GLANCING FORWARD FOR A SPLIT SECOND TO MAKE SURE MY FOOT WAS COMPLETELY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND APPLYING ADDITIONAL PRESSURE TURNING BACK AROUND AND THEN THE BACK OF MY TRUCK HIT THE TREE. PER POLICE THERE WAS A 53 FT SKID MARK FROM ONE OF MY TIRES. TIRES WERE STILL SPINNING PER WITNESSES AFTER CAR HIT THE TREE. I TURNED OFF THE TRUCK. AT THAT POINT THE FIRE & AMBULANCE ARRIVED AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE POLICE. POLICE REPORT. I DO NOT KNOW THE EXACT SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. I DO NOT KNOW THE EXACT MILEAGE ON THE TRUCK. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. HE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS UTILIZING THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE MAKING EITHER A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AT ANY SPEED OVER 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AS IF IT WAS RESISTANT TO ACCELERATING. WHEN DRIVING OVER ANY TYPE OF BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND WOULD EXHIBIT A BANGING NOISE SIMILAR TO CLANGING METAL. UPON STARTUP, THERE WAS A BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE THE LEAF SPRING AND LUBRICATE THE COMPONENTS, UNKNOWN TO THE CONTACT, IN ORDER TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNDER 15,000 AND CURRENT WAS 62,340.
Feb 17, 2010
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT, WHEN I DRIVE, THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE. IT SEEMS LIKE I AM CONSTANTLY TRYING TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE, MORE SO THAN ON ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE OWNED. ALSO, WHEN I STOP, SOMETIMES THE ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT DOWNSHIFTS AND LURCHES FORWARD A LITTLE BIT. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
I WAS EXITING THE PARKING LOT OF HOME DEPOT IN BARBOURSVILLE, WV IN MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO STOP FOR A VEHICLE TO ENTER THE PARKING LOT, THE ENGINE REVVED UP CAUSING ME TO STRIKE THE INCOMING VEHICLE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. DURING THE TIME BEFORE I COULD PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND TURN OF THE ENGINE, I WAS APPLYING AS MUCH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS I COULD AND THE TACOMA WAS STILL MOVING INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE REVVING AT A HIGH RATE. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE VEHICLE SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN MARCH 2007. THE TACOMA HAS BEEN CHECKED BY THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND BY TOYOTA'S FIELD TECHNICIAN AND ACCORDING TO TOYOTA NOTHING WAS FOUND. I HAVE BEEN DENIED ACCESS TO THE FIELD TECHNICIAN'S REPORT TWICE. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS BROUGHT UP AFTER BOTH REVIEWS WAS FLOOR MATS. I CAN PERSONALLY ATTEST THAT THE FLOOR MATS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PROBLEM IN MY VEHICLE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS COMPLETELY UNTOUCHED BY ANYTHING AND THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AT A HIGH RATE. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THEIR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, PRIOR TO CHANGING THE GEAR FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED UP VIOLENTLY ON IT'S OWN. MY FOOT WAS NO LONGER ON THE ACCELERATOR. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO APPLY HARD AND FAST PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AS SOON AS THE ENGINE ROARED, AND PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK BEFORE LURCHING INTO THE BRICK WALL IN FRONT OF ME. I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF, AND RESTARTED IT. IT STARTED NORMALLY, AND I HAD NO MORE PROBLEMS WITH IT. THIS HAPPENED IN THE SUMMER OF 2009, AND HASN'T HAPPENED SINCE. I MARKED IT UP AS BEING SOME STRANGE ELETRO-MECHANICAL ANOMOLY, BUT AFTER RECEIVING TOYOTA'S RIDICULOUS 'FLOOR-MAT' EXPLANATION AND HEARING HOW WIDE-SPREAD THIS PROBLEM WAS, I WANTED TO GO ON RECORD THAT THE 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA SUFFERS FROM THE SAME UNEXPLAINED SAFETY HAZARD AS THE VEHICLES LISTED IN THE JANUARY 2010 TOYOTA RECALL. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BAD ENOUGH HITTING THAT WALL, BUT SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN WALKING IN FRONT OF ME. THIS IS NOT A GOOD THING. *CN
Jan 27, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND HIT A WALL. *TR
Jan 14, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
2007 TACOMA 4X4 4 DOOR TRD. DRIVER APPROACHED RED LIGHT ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON BRAKES TO STOP AND THEY DID NOT WORK. DRIVER RAN THROUGH RED LIGHT AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN FLAMES. TOOK ABOUT A MILE, WHILE THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE, TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DOWNSHIFTING AND E-BRAKE. HAD NO PRIOR BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. INSURANCE IS DOING INVESTIGATION AT THIS TIME. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THE HEAVIEST FIRE DAMAGE WAS LOCATED NEAR THE BRAKE LINE AND MASTER CYLINDER AREA. *TR
Jun 26, 2008
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
NEW 07 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB 2WD WITH 400 MILES ON IT EMITS LOUD WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD AREA AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AROUND 70MPH+. SOUND WAS MORE LIKE A SCREECH THAN A WHISTLE AND WILL LIKELY DISTRACT MOST DRIVERS FROM FOCUSING ON ROAD AS IT DID ME. I DROVE IT AROUND FOR THE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP TO MAKE SURE IT WASN'T AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AND FOUND THE PROBLEM COULD BE RE-PRODUCED ABOUT 90% OF THE TIME ON THE FREEWAY AT THE RIGHT SPEED. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADVISED THEY HAD JUST RECEIVED A TSB ABOUT IT BEING A BAD SEAL ON THE WINDSHIELD. (I DID NOT FIND THE TSB ON THE INTERNET YET, BUT IT COULD BE QUITE NEW AND NOT YET POSTED) AS THE TRUCK IS WELL UNDER WARRANTY, THEY PROMPTLY ARRANGED TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD COMPLETELY RE-SEALED. IT'S ONLY BEEN ONE DAY SINCE, BUT SO FAR THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE REPAIRED. TACOMA OWNERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AS IT COULD PRESENT A SAFETY PROBLEM JUST BY HOW DISTRACTING IT IS WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Nov 29, 2007
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHEN STOPPED AT IDLE ENGINE SPEED, MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DBL CAB PRERUNNER V6 WILL SURGE / LUNGE SUDDENLY. ALTHOUGH I HAVE THE BRAKES FIRMLY APPLIED, THE TRUCK WILL STILL MOVE A LITTLE BIT. I'VE DAMAGED PERSONAL PROPERTY BECAUSE OF IT. NO INJURIES (YET), BUT IT'LL SURE GET YOUR ATTENTION WHEN IT HAPPENS. ALSO, THE TRUCK WILL SOMETIMES ACCELERATE A BIT WHEN YOU HAVE TAKEN YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS. NOTHING DRASTIC, BUT IT SHOULDN'T DO THIS. THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN WITH ME; ENOUGH THAT I WON'T LET ANYONE ELSE DRIVE MY VEHICLE FOR FEAR IT MAY STARTLE THEM AND THEY MAY LOSE CONTRROL OF IT. THIS HAPPENS VERY FREQUENTLY.
Sep 12, 2007
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY TRUCK A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB, LURKS FORWARD A BIT WHEN AIR CONDITIONING (A/C )IS ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN AT STOP EVEN WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I SUSPECT THIS OCCURS WHEN A/C COMPRESSOR KICKS IN AS IT RECYCLES. COUPLE OF TIMES EITHER I ALMOST BUMPED THE CAR THAT STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME OR HIT A PEDESTRIAN WALKING RIGHT IN FROM OF ME. I NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY OF IT ON OTHER VEHICLES. IT JUST MAKES ME CONCERNED. I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCED THIS ON TACOMA TRUCK, BUT NOTICED ALMOST ALL OF TACOMA OWNERS AGREED WITH THIS PROBLEM(ACCORDING TO INTERNET FORUM, TOYOTANATIONS.COM. I WILL BE VISITING THE DEALER VERY SOON ,BUT HEARD FROM OTHER PEOPLE THAT THEY WERE TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS JUST NORMAL. MY SAFETY CONCERN REGARDING THE TRUCK LED ME TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS ONGOING .I CAN'T REMEMBER WHEN I FIRST USED A/C ON MY VEHICLE. THANK YOU. *AK
Jul 04, 2007
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB OFFROAD 4X4 . VEHICLE SURGES (RPM INCREASES 200-300 RPM)WHEN IN GEAR AT A STOP. DOESN'T MATTER IF AC IS ON OR OFF. THIS HAS CAUSED NUMEROUS NEAR ACCIDENTS WITH VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME, MY GARAGE DOOR AND THE WORK BENCH IN MY GARAGE. VEHICLE IDLES EXTREMELY FAST (1500 RPM) WHEN COLD WHICH IS DANGEROUS ON SLIPPERY ROADS AND HAS CAUSED ME TO SLIDE THROUGH STOP SIGNS. VEHICLE IDLES ROUGH, DOESN'T MATTER IF AC IS ON OR OFF. VEHICLE HAS A HARSH STUTTER SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND. VEHICLE HAS A VERY NOTICEABLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25 MPH. THIS VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING, DRIVING AT A CONSTANT SPEED OR DECELERATING. THE VIBRATION OCCURS WHETHER BRAKING OR NOT. THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS ENGINE BRAKING WHEN LETTING UP ON THE ACCELERATOR. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS 40 MPH OR SLOWER. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD ON ICY ROADS. ALL THESE PROBLEMS BEGAN AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD 500 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THESE ISSUES AND TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT DETECT ANY OF THE PROBLEMS. ALSO, THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ARE TERRIBLE IN SNOW. *JB
Apr 24, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HILL ALONG ABOUT 50 KM/H. I NOTICED STOP LIGHTS AND CARS SPINNING AND SLIDING EVERYWHERE. I GENTLY TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE THROTTLE TO START ENGINE BRAKING AND AS USUAL NOTHING HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY. WORSE, TRUCK STARTED TO ACCELERATE BECAUSE OF RPM HANG PROBLEM ON EVERY MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED MODEL (MY COMPLAINT TO DEALER WAS IGNORED TWICE). THIS IS NOT EXACTLY A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN PUSH THE BRAKES EVEN WITH ABS BECAUSE IT ALSO IS AN OFF SLOPE TURN. INSTEAD OF SLOWING DOWN GRACEFULLY, THE RPM HANG ACTUALLY ACTS LIKE A CRUISE CONTROL. COMBINED WITH THE DOWNHILL AND THE RPM HANG I AM NOT DECELERATING AT ALL! SUDDENLY THE ECU FINALLY DECIDES TO CLOSE THE THROTTLE (FUEL CUT OFF). AT THIS POINT TRUCK TAIL OF MY TRUCK SLIDE TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT. ONLY MY 20 YEAR EXPERIENCE AND GOOD LUCK LET ME AVOID A FATAL ACCIDENT. THE NON-LINEAR THROTTLE RESPONSE IS NOT SAFE. THIS IS JUST DANGEROUS HOW THE ECU IS PROGRAMMED! MAYBE BECAUSE ONLY <10% OF ALL TRUCKS HAVE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS TOYOTA DOESN'T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT. TOYOTA MUST ISSUE ECU PATCH FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS V6 TACOMA, FJ CRUISER TO ELIMINATE: 1.RPM HANG WHEN SHIFTING 2.HIGH RPM (1450) WHEN ROLLING DOWNHILL IN NEUTRAL OR WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED 3.MAKE LINEAR THROTTLE RESPONSE. *JB
Feb 08, 2007
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The 2007 TOYOTA Tacoma currently has 539 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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