Toyota Tacoma Complaints

8,484 consumer complaints on file.

#10223778April 9, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TOYOTA WILL NOT ACCEPT HIS VEHICLE FOR THE VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS IN REGARDS TO THE REAR FRAME CORROSION ON THE 1995 AND 1996 TACOMAS. TOYOTA IS OFFERING 1.5 TIMES THE BLUE BOOK VALUE FOR THESE VEHICLES. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS A SALVAGE TITLE; THEREFORE, THEY WERE UNABLE TO BUY HIS VEHICLE BACK. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 179,171 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10223753April 8, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE 4 DOOR TACOMA TRUCK SURGED AHEAD HARD ENOUGH TO RUN OVER THE CURB BEFORE I GOT IT STOPPED. I WASN'T SURE ORIGINALLY WHAT HAPPENED BUT ASSUMED THAT I MUST HAVE PUSHED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AS I WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. BUT, AFTER READING CONCERNS ABOUT OTHER TACOMA PROBLEMS WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION I AM RETHINKING WHAT HAPPENED. I AM 56 YEARS OLD WITH AN EXCELLENT DRIVING RECORD. I HOPE TOYOTA TAKES THIS MORE SERIOUSLY THAN IT SEEMS THEY HAVE UP TO THIS POINT. *TR
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10223523April 7, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA EXT CAB. I WAS TOLD LAST YR THAT MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION FOR THE FOLLOWING YR. DUE TO THE FRAME RAIL ROTTING BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10223590April 7, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
AFTER EXITING A FREEWAY, I DISENGAGED BUT DID NOT TURN OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE COASTED MOMENTARILY, BUT THEN BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE MAINTAINED SPEED. THE HARDER I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE HIGHER THE RPMS ROSE. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICKED IN, AND THE BRAKES BEGAN SMOKING, AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING AT 40 MPH, THE RPMS AT 6,000. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, THE RPMS PEGGED THE TACHOMETER, BUT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE MOTOR REVVED UNTIL I SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN. I TOOK IT TO VICTORY TOYOTA, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THEY HAD IT FOR 4 DAYS. I TOOK IT TO THEM AGAIN, WITH THE SAME RESULTS. IN MARCH, TOYOTA SENT TWO ENGINEERS TO LOOK AT IT FOR A DAY, HOWEVER I HAVE NOT BEEN TOLD ANY RESULTS. *TR
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10223599April 7, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
AFTER READING A NEWS ARTICLE ABOUT UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN 2005 -07 TACOMA PICKUPS, I WAS REMINDED OF AN INCIDENT I HAD A FEW MONTHS BACK. INDEED MY TACOMA SURGED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I REALIZED MY FOOT WAS ON BOTH THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR. I HAD TO PICK UP MY FOOT AND RE-APPLY THE BRAKE. THERE WAS NO MALFUNCTION ON THE CAR'S PART, BUT THE PEDALS ARE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE, AND AT THE SAME DISTANCE FROM THE FLOORBOARD, WHICH MAKES IT MUCH TOO EASY TO PRESS THEM AT THE SAME TIME. THIS SHOULD INDEED BE REMINDED, FOR IT IS A REAL PROBLEM. IT IS EASY A THE DRIVER TO ASSUME THAT THEY ARE ONLY PRESSING THE BRAKE BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRES MORE PRESSURE THAN THE ACCELERATOR. I COULD HARDLY FEEL THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY FOOT WHILE I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE, BUT I WAS DEPRESSING BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10223602April 7, 2008
STRUCTURE
TOYOTA TACOMA RUSTED FRAME RE-CALL. TOYOTA IS SENDING ALL OWNERS A TRADE-IN **ONLY** TOWARDS A TUNDRA PURCHASE OFFER ON 95-04 TACOMAS. THESE VEHICLES POSE A SAFETY-HAZZARD TO THEIR OWNERS, AS THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH * * HEAVILY - ROTTED * * FRAMES. THERE ARE NO BUY-BACK OFFERS OR TRADE-INS ALLOWED TOWARDS ANY OTHER TOYOTA PORODUCT, JUST TUNDRA. WHEN THE TACOMAS ARE BROUGHT IN THEY ARE INSPECTED, MOST ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE!!!!!!!! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10223135April 2, 2008
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DISRUPTIVE SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY '07 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK. IT ALSO ACCELERATES WHEN BRAKING AT A STOP AND "LUNGES" FORWARD AT TIMES. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10222710March 30, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOFT BRAKES ON MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. IT SEEMS THAT THE TRUCK NOT RESPONDING TO BRAKING AS YOU TRY TO STOP. I HAD A COUPLE OF CLOSE CALLS BUT LUCKILY NO ACCIDENTS. I SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF OTHERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE BRAKES ON THESE TRUCKS AND IT TURNS OUT TO BE A MAJOR ISSUE. CAR AND DRIVER MAGAZINE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM IN THERE FEBRUARY 2007 ISSUE. I BELIEVE THAT THESE BRAKES COULD CAUSE INJURY AND IT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10222585March 28, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER SHOWED THE CONTACT A SMALL HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE 1995-2000 TACOMA'S HAD UNDERCOATING FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL HER AND KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM MARCH 21-28, 2008; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A CALL. SHE RETRIEVED HER VEHICLE AND RETURNED THE LOANER THAT WAS PROVIDED ON MARCH 28, 2008. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 136,205 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,204.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10222526March 27, 2008
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE STEERING WAS VERY TIGHT. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTO SHOP AND REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V225000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD BE NOTIFIED BY A TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 77,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10222058March 23, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
EXCESSIVE FRAME RUST ON MY 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA LEAD TO THE CAB BREAKING FROM IT BODY MOUNTS AND CRASHING ONTO THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, ALL BUT ONE OF THE FRAME MOUNTS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK IN PLACE HAVE SINCE BROKEN CAUSING THE TANK TO DROP. ALSO, FRAME SHOWS RUST PENETRATION THROUGHOUT AND LARGE DIAMETER HOLES ARE VISIBLE IN THE LOAD BEARING MEMBERS. SUSPENSION MOUNTS, SHACKLES, AND THE ACCESSORY FRAMES HARDWARE IS SEVERELY CORRODED AS WELL. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10221930March 21, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
DEALERS INSPECTION, 3/14/2005, INDICATIONS OF FRAME FAILURE. TRUCK HAS NO SIGNS OF ABUSE OR IMPACTS. CRACKS IN FRAME, AT MOTOR MOUNTS , DEFECTED WELDING. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10221429March 17, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
I HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA AND THE CAP ON THE BED STARTED TO HIT THE CAB OF THE TRUCK ONE DAY. I INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THE FRAME HAD COMPLETELY ROTTED AWAY ON BOTH SIDES. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A TEMP FIX BUT THERE IS NOTHING GOOD OF THE FRAME TO WELD ANYTHING TO. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS TYPE OF COMPONENT FAILURE IT WILL MOST LIKELY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE THE FRAME NOR DO I THINK ITS EXPECTED OF ANY OF US WITH THIS PROBLEM TO PAY FOR THE MANUFACTURES DEFECT!! SO AS FOR NOW I AM STUCK WITH A TRUCK THAT IS WORTHLESS. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO DIE FROM THIS BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE!!!! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10221144March 14, 2008
STRUCTURE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2008 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCK- I WAS WEARING A PAIR OF STEEL TIP WORKBOOTS WHEN I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A CONVENIENCE STORE. I HIT THE BRAKE BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ACTUATED IS CLOSER TO THE FLOOR THAN THE TOP PART OF THE GAS PEDAL. WITH STEEL TIP WORK BOOTS BEING WORN WHICH ARE WIDER THAN STREET SHOES I ACTUATED THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. THE TRUCK SHOT FORWARD IN THE PARKING SPOT AND HIT A TUBULAR PYLON FILLED WITH CONCRETE. THIS IS THE ONLY THING THAT KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM CRASHING INTO A PERSON OR BUILDING. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE HAS BEEN ESTIMATED @ $ 1,170.00. *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10221231March 14, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
I OWNED A TOYOTA TACOMA, 1998 KING CAB WITH 4WD UP UNTIL OCT 07, WHEN I HAD TO TRADE IT IN OR JUNK IT. THE FRAME WAS SO RUSTED OUT THAT ONE BAD BUMP WAS GOING TO LAND ME IN A DITCH OR OUT OF CONTROL. I RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE, FOUND THAT TOYOTA WAS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I TURNED IT INTO MY TOYOTA DEALER, THE TRUCK HAD ONLY 97,000 MILES ON IT, WAS WORTH THOUSANDS BUT ONLY GOT 2500 ON TRADE IN DUE TO ITS FRAME CONDITION. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10220835March 11, 2008
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT, PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON. VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH. BRAKES ARE SQUEALING. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10220690March 10, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SEVERELY CORRODED FRAME RAILS ON A 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4. PURCHASED USED FROM A MAINE USED CAR DEALER WITH 121K MILES IN AUG 2007. WHILE REPLACING THE MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE IN DECEMBER 2007 I NOTICED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION OF THE FRAME RAILS AND CROSS MEMBERS ON THE FRAME OF THIS TRUCK. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE FRAME, I NOTICED SEVERAL AREAS WHERE THE PREVIOUS OWNER OR DEALER HAD REPAIR PATCHES WELDED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME TO SHORE UP THE WEAKER AREAS. BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAILS HAVE HUGE HOLES OR CRACKS WHERE THE FRAME HAS ROTTED AWAY. THE PATCH JOBS THAT WERE DONE RANGE FROM A COUPLE INCHES TO 14 INCHES. RUST PROOFING WAS USED TO HIDE/PROTECT WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE FRAME. RUST PROOFING NOW NOT ABLE TO HIDE THE CORROSION OR THE LARGE PIECES THAT ARE FLAKING OFF THE FRAME SHOWING NEW HOLES. VEHICLE UNSAFE TO HAUL ANYTHING OR EVEN TO DRIVE. UNSAFE CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10220691March 10, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SEVERELY CORRODED FRAME RAILS ON A 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4. PURCHASED USED FROM A MAINE USED CAR DEALER WITH 121K MILES IN AUG 2007. WHILE REPLACING THE MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE IN DECEMBER 2007 I NOTICED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION OF THE FRAME RAILS AND CROSS MEMBERS ON THE FRAME OF THIS TRUCK. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE FRAME, I NOTICED SEVERAL AREAS WHERE THE PREVIOUS OWNER OR DEALER HAD REPAIR PATCHES WELDED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME TO SHORE UP THE WEAKER AREAS.BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAILS HAVE HUGE HOLES OR CRACKS WHERE THE FRAME HAS ROTTED AWAY. THE PATCH JOBS THAT WERE DONE RANGE FROM A COUPLE INCHES TO 14 INCHES. RUST PROOFING WAS USED TO HIDE/PROTECT WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE FRAME. RUST PROOFING NOW NOT ABLE TO HIDE THE CORROSION OR THE LARGE PIECES THAT ARE FLAKING OFF THE FRAME SHOWING NEW HOLES. VEHICLE UNSAFE TO HAUL ANYTHING OR EVEN TO DRIVE. UNSAFE CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10220483March 9, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1997 TOYOTA TACOMA EXTENDED CAB V6 4WD I HAD MY TRUCK IN MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR NEW PLUGS AND WIRES AND A FAULTY INJECTOR. THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLED AND SAID THAT WHEN THEY HOISTED THE TRUCK UP ON THE LIFT THEY DISCOVERED SEVERE RUSTING ON THE FRAME. THE WORST WAS JUST FORWARD OF THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS. THEY SAID IT WAS SO BAD THAT THEY WONDERED IF I WANTED TO PROCEED WITH THE SERVICING. I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT! I THOUGHT, THE TRUCK IS ONLY 10YEARS OLD, HOW BAD CAN IT BE. I WENT UP AND TOOK A LOOK AND THE RUST HAD ACTUALLY EATEN THROUGH THE STEEL. I COULD PUSH MY FINGER THROUGH IT. UNBELIEVABLE! THE BODY OF THE TRUCK IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND UP UNTIL NOW IT HAS BEEN VERY GOOD MECHANICALLY. IT IS VERY UNNERVING. I'M AFRAID IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION AND I'LL HAVE TO CLAIM A TOTAL LOSS. WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE? THANKS. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10220367March 7, 2008
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2000 TOYOTA TACOMA V6, ONLY 80K MILES, TRUCK IS NOT GOING TO PASS INSPECTION DUE TO FRAME ROT! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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