Toyota Tacoma Complaints

8,484 consumer complaints on file.

#11527677June 19, 2023
TIRES:SIDEWALL
We had four Goodyear Assurance 215/70R/15 tires installed on our 2008 Tacoma pick-up by Sam's Club in 2019. While driving at highway speed (~55 mph), the driver's rear tire had a blowout of the outside sidewall. There were no objects or potholes run over. After removing the tire and inspecting the tread, there are no signs of any foreign objects in the tread. The tire pressure checks for all the tires were completed within the previous month, and they were balanced and rotated by Sam's Club within the previous three months. Fortunately, this did not occur on a front tire since we were on a heavily traveled two-lane road and we could have lost control with a catastrophic failure like this one. There were approximately 15k miles of use on all the tires.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527695June 19, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake pedal went to the floor and I lost almost all braking, had to use the hand brake to get home. Brakes had been working fine on outbound trip, failed when preparing to return home.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527698June 19, 2023
SUSPENSION
I brought my 2008 Toyota Tacoma in and they did an undercoating recall. Since then I've had to replace a broken leaf spring and brake line, and a few weeks ago, brought it in to a Toyota dealership to have a wheel bearing/ axlereplaced that had rusted. On the paper documentation nothing was mentioned regarding the frame deterioration. Recently brought it in for an exhaust replacement and was shown how dangerous the frame was, and that it was too far gone to weld anything to, as "there's nothing to weld to" (and no shop would assume liability for such a fix)by the muffler shop technician. I called the Toyota dealership and was told to bring it somewhere to have a plate welded . Told him that wasn't an option.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527190June 15, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, SUSPENSION
2011- check engine light was illuminated. Toyota dealership attempted repairs 11 times but could not find a cause. They replaced 7 different sensors, replaced gas cap, charcoal filter.. still could not get light to go off. refused to continue servicing same issue with no fault. Since 2011, I have had to run diagnostics on a regular basis to ensure there are no other mechanical issues. 2022- gas tank fell off of truck while driving. The straps snapped off due to rust and tank fell to the ground. This issue could have caused GREAT bodily injury or DEATH. 2023-lost brakes while driving. TOTAL brake failure. local mechanic stated it was a proportioning valve failure. The housing for it was rusted through and cannot be removed safely. After multiple days of research, a replacement could not be located. Even contacting Toyota, part is unavailable so vehicle CANNOT be fixed. Total brake failure could have led to GREAT bodily injury or DEATH. ONGOING-- vehicle frame is extremely rusted. bumper has fallen off, spare tire fell off, brush guard rusted and fell off. The frame under cab near bed of truck is rusted through. gas tank straps rusted through and tank fell off. You can literally push fingers/hand through the flaking metal. ALL previous recalls were completed including undercoating but the rust has gotten so bad the vehicle is not safe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526981June 14, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint is chipping off around rear passenger door On my White 2017 Tacoma, and Toyota wont do anything about it. Paid for paint protection coating for no reason i guess. I am not the only owner going through this there are petitions and forums all over internet too. Toyota should have to fix this problem. We noticed it about 6 months ago and it is steadily getting worse, I am afraid to wash it fear it would get even worse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526527June 12, 2023
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a wheel bearing replacement however, upon inspection, the contact was informed that the sub frame was extremely corroded. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,808. The contact stated she was told find a shop to weld a metal piece but Marquardt Toyota but was informed there is nothing to weld.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526182June 9, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Significant amount of rust and rot on multiple structural points of the truck’s frame. This deterioration has advanced much quicker than anticipated, compromising the structural integrity and safety of the vehicle. The rust and rot have affected crucial components of the frame, including crossmembers and suspension mounting points. I have entered my vin # multiple times in the past years to the Toyota frame recall webpage but I am continually denied frame replacement. I feel that the extent of rust and the time frame in which it occurred should allow for a manufacturer replacement or compensation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525967June 8, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the ABS activated at approximately 35 MPH while making a turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V054000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525833June 7, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Toyota has a campaign to address white paint flaking/chipping on numerous vehicles, with the exception of Tacomas. My truck is a 2019 with 34k miles and the paint is chipping and flaking off. This is a known problem with this paint, so I am not sure why they don't address it with Tacomas. I would like Toyota to take care of this for me. It is not fair for me to pay out of pocket to address a defect in their paint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525383June 5, 2023
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while performing an oil change, he noticed excessive corrosion on the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524836June 1, 2023
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact's husband took the vehicle to a service shop for maintenance and was informed of corrosion to the subframe of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the passenger’s side rear frame rail, leaf spring, and several other areas replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524455May 30, 2023
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that that there was corrosion underneath the front end of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle had corrosion but that the vehicle was out of warranty and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and advised the contact to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524504May 30, 2023
TIRES
A severe crack formed around the full circumference of tire near where the sidewall joins to the tread. The tire started leaking air and the severe crack was found while mounting the spare tire. The crack was present on the inside of the tire and therefore not visible until the wheel was removed. This crack was on its way to a catastrophic failure of the tire. The crack was found at 23500 miles on a tire with claimed treadlife of 60,000. This was the tire sold with my new 2019 Tacoma: Goodyear Wrangler AT Adventure with Kevlar 265/70R16. The Toyota dealership said to take the problem to GY but GY has no recall on this tire and I do not want any new GY tire if offered a replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523923May 25, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Truck will stall at random times and random speeds. All the engine lights will turn on and then the truck will shut off. Need to roll to a safe spot to stop the vehicle, put it in park, turn the engine off, then turn it back on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522611May 18, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas tank gas strap bracket rusted off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522366May 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes are soft and mushy feeling. Very long stopping distance. Brakes to one side or the other when you brake hard. Brakes locked up going down hill. Dealership aware and replacing brake booster. Almost have been in several accidents. But all near misses
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521331May 10, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My frame is completely rusted and I cant get the vehicle through inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521107May 9, 2023
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame is massively rusted and is hazardous. Need full replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521264May 9, 2023
AIR BAGS, STEERING, SUSPENSION
I was driving home on March 10 2023 well out of no where my Toyota Tacoma something on the front end suspension broke it looks to me the recal that Toyota fixed before I even got the truck well sent me into 3 trees head on 55mph no airbag deployed I didn't have a chance to try and stop the vehicle I thought I was going to die I know the road I was on isn't the best shape I need help
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11520877May 8, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
While traveling with cruise set at 62mph and a truck was in the right turn lane the automatic collision went off and hard brake when nothing was in front of the truck this has happen also with out cruise control on pulling up to a stop light and being first person no other vehicle was on the road I also don't have forward collision turned on or lane departure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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