Toyota Tacoma Complaints

8,484 consumer complaints on file.

#11627189November 25, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved a DTC code for a cylinder #3 misfire. The contact swapped the spark plugs and the code indicated misfires in four cylinders. The contact stated while inspecting around the top intake manifold, the contact noticed that the flap used to regulate the air to the engine had detached. The contact was afraid of driving the vehicle and was concerned that the unknown plastic piece could cause engine failure, was also detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact research the instructions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626757November 22, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Severe Frame rust
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626758November 22, 2024
ENGINE
Rear Coolant Bypass Joint leak. Coolant leaking through this pipe and accumulating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626646November 21, 2024
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving through an intersection at approximately 25 MPH; another vehicle who ran the red light T-boned the contact's vehicle on the passenger side. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact sustained pain in her back and was treated by her doctor for a torn disk. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent body shop and was later towed to the dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was given a case number. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11626240November 19, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
I HAVE HAD BELOW ISSUE AT 57000 MILES ON MY TACOMA. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I AM NOT UNDER THE WARRANTY, AND COPORATE THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY TRUCK BY SEARCH VIN, BUT ITS CLEAR IM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES AS BELOW AND SEEING OTHER VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE, SO ITS CLEAR THIS TRUCK WAS BUILT WITH THE SAME DEFECTS. The Plano, Texas-based manufacturer sent a safety recall report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stating they will recall 6,046 2018 Toyota Camry, 2018 Toyota Highlander, 2017 Toyota Sienna, 2017 Toyota Tacoma, and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles built between Oct. 2 and Nov. 3, 2017. Toyota stated in the report the affected vehicles contain brake booster vacuum pump assemblies with improperly machined oil galleys. The vacuum pump is supplied oil from the engine to seal and lubricate the pump vane’s movement. The defect can cause oil to not properly circulate through the system, eventually breaking the pump vane and causing potentially dangerous braking assist loss.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11625990November 18, 2024
AIR BAGS
Wife was in an front end accident driving approximately 35mph hit another vehicle on the side and the airbags didn't deploy.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11625718November 16, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Within 6 months the new vehicle showed significant corrosion on 80% of the frame welds where the frame is connected to other structural parts, suspension and steering. This was taken to Toyota as a warranty claim. Ultimately a Washington State lemon law arbitration awarded replacement of the vehicle (Wash State AG File# 240122 5 September 2024)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11625051November 13, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2017 (manufactured in June) model year Tacoma vehicles painted with 8T0 Blue Metallic exhibit clear-coat peeling on one or more panels. The peeling occurs in the clear coat layer, exposing the base coat to the sunlight and fading the color to white. There is a current TSB #T-SB-0004-20, but Toyota says my vehicle was manufactured outside the affected Production range, as you can see in the attached, my vehicle's clear coat peeling looks exactly as described in the TSB. I have seen online other people are experiencing this pushback as well from Toyota. This TSB should be extended at least through June of 2017 if not through the end of the year. Toyota is REFUSING to make the repairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11624890November 13, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2023 Tacoma TRD Off-Road engine shut off and the High transmission fluid temperature warning popped up. Toyota Dealer did not find any error codes. The incident did not happen again for about a month.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11624316November 9, 2024
ENGINE
Timing cover gasket failed. I notice leak at 70k but the gasket may have failed earlier. I believe this to be a manufacture defect as this is a common issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11624320November 9, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bringing to your urgent attention a significant safety concern regarding a 2004 Toyota Tacoma owned by my brother, [XXX] , bought in 2004, which has severe frame rust affecting the vehicle’s structural integrity and safety. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this matter directly with Toyota, we have been unable to obtain assistance, as Toyota states the Customer Support Notice for this issue has expired. Given the potential risk this poses to both the driver and other motorists, we are seeking your intervention to address this pressing matter. In September 2024, while retrieving an item from under the truck, my brother discovered extensive rust damage on the vehicle’s frame. We promptly took the truck to Antwerpen Toyota on September 4, 2024, where a technician confirmed the severe rust corrosion and deemed the truck unsafe to drive. The dealership informed us that Toyota had previously issued a Customer Support Notice addressing rust issues on this model but explained that the program had expired. They recommended we contact Toyota directly for potential support or compensation to help acquire a safe vehicle. We reported the case to Toyota (Case No. [XXX]) on September 4, 2024, and have since been in regular contact, yet have only been met with repeated delays and dismissals. Toyota representatives acknowledged that a notice had been issued for this problem, but despite knowing the serious nature of the rust and its impact on the vehicle’s safety, they have not provided us with any solution. We have requested escalation to senior management, but those requests have not been honored. Toyota’s refusal to address this safety defect, even with our willingness to discuss options, has left us with no alternative but to turn to your agency for help. We understand that the notice has expired and that my brother was not the vehicle’s original owner. However, this issue goes beyond a typical warranty claim, as it concerns the fundamental safety and road. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11624192November 8, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STRUCTURE:BODY
Some of the interior door light switches don't light @ night. I can probably take the door panel off & fix it... (buy bulbs)...? Door hinge on the gas cap breaks way to easily. Could fly off & hit someone\thing... Clunking sound coming from the rear end & I can't find where it's coming from... Gas cap gets loose & throws a p0333 code knock sensor bank 1 or 2 or both. Who put them under the manifold... ? Scary to get the code. That's a hr+ job that's doing it myself.$ Expensive from a shop $ Nothing to serious. 2nd Owner. Runs strong for the miles on it. Thank you, [XXX] , INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11623910November 6, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Master cylinder or some part near brake pedal inside the cab is leaking oil or a oil like substance on to floor mats and floor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11623444November 4, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
The chassis/ frame work of the pickup is rusted, corroded/ rotted. This is a known issue in there was a settlement on a lawsuit related to the problem for this year model and make vehicle and Toyota was responsible to fix the problem at no cost to the customer. I called the Toyota dealership and is being told that there is no outstanding recall for this issue for this VIN#. The fact remains that the vehicle has this safety issue and I’m asking for the repairs to be done at no cost to me. Thanks for your attention to this matter
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11623342November 3, 2024
SEATS
I had noticed my heated seat stopped working. Upon investigation and searching the web for similar issues I found that a relay for the seats located under each front seat was the issue. I saw pictures online of others and when I pulled my seat out I found the connection between the wires and relay had been completely burned and melted. This is Toyota part number 87501-0C020. When looking up this part it is discontinued with no replacement. There’s no recall or warning from Toyota for this issue. This same part is also installed on Tundra too. By the amount of burning this is definitely a safety issue and I don’t know why it has not been addressed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11623139November 1, 2024
SUSPENSION
In March of 2008, I purchased a new 2008 Toyota Tacoma (VIN: [XXX] ) from Orleans Toyota in Massachusetts. In July 2010 I re-located to New Hampshire and registered the vehicle in that state in July 2010 where I have resided since. The odometer reading at that time was 21,220 Miles. In September of 2014, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota regarding a potential frame corrosion problem. I scheduled an appointment with the local Toyota dealership in East Swanzy NH on September 12, 2014 to address this issue. The odometer reading at the time was 82,068 miles. There were two remediation options, as set by Toyota: A.Inspect frame, clean, and apply CRC if no perforations were found B.Inspect frame and if perforations found, replace the frame. Both of these options were intended to mitigate any and all risk of future corrosion of the frame that was a result of a known vehicle design flaw. Toyota chose to apply the CRC. I therefore assumed that the frame was intact at that point in time and the issue had been resolved. Between September 2014 and December 2019, I drove the vehicle 62 miles a day on [XXX] in NH commuting between Hillsboro and Keene for all 12 months of the year. This represents a total mileage of 87,939 (36,054 of which can be considered winter driving during the months of November thru March). The Toyota dealership inspected and passed the vehicle in 2023 without mention of any issue regarding the frame. On [XXX] of this year, the Toyota dealership rejected the state inspection due to severe frame corrosion (to the point that the technician felt it was a risk putting the truck on a lift). It should be noted that this vehicle has only been driven 3,000 since it passed inspection in 2023, none of which were during Winter months. In addition, there are no visible signs of rust or corrosion on the exterior of the vehicle. The above points to the fact that the CRC application in 2014 was ineffective in mitigating the safety issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOI
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11623181November 1, 2024
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the rear sub frame on the driver's and passenger's side were corroded. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 345,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622897October 31, 2024
SEATS
The driver's seat will not consistently hold the height, it will drop to the lowest height level on it's own
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622470October 29, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Paint is chipping off in several places and have read this is a major problem with tacomas in the white color
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622501October 29, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THERE IS A LARGE SCREEN IN THE VEHICLE AND THE OEM SENDS MESSAGES TO ME THAT ARE EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AND HAZARDOUS AS THE ONE I RECENTLY RECEIVED WAS RECALL NOTICE TELLING ME THAT THE REAR AXEL COULD FALL OFF THE CAR. I RECEIVED THIS "TEXT" WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH AND IT SCARED ME AND GAVE ME A PANIC ATTACK. IT IS ILLEGAL FOR ME AS A DRIVER TO TEXT AND DRIVE YET IT SEEMS PERFECTLY OK FOR THE OEM TO TEXT ME WHILE I AM DRIVING AND FOCES ME TO READ THEIR MESSAGE. THIS IS A FLAGRANT AND COMPLETELY OBVIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. WHY THE ENGINEERS AT TOYOTA WERE NOT SMART ENOUGH TO REALIZ THIS IS A PREVENTABLE SAFETY HAZARD IS SHOCKING! iT IS ALSO SHOCKING AT THE FEDERAL REGULATORS ARE NOT TAKING ACTION WITHOUT PRODDING FROM A CONSUMER. PLEASE FIX THIS SAFETY HAZARD AS IN ADDITION TO THE STUPID TEXT I ALSO RECEIVED A HUGE YELLOW HAZARD SIGN THAT BLOCKED MY VIEW OF MY SPEDOMETER SO THERE ARE TWO HAZARDS THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. I URGE YOU TO DO A RECALL OF THESE ISSUES WITH MY TACOMA TRUCK AND DO NOT ALLOW THE OEM TO COMMUNICATE THESE RECALLS TO ME ON MY VEHICLES SCREENS BUT RATHER CONTACT THE OWNER VIA EMAIL, PHONE CALL AND PUT AN IMMEDIATE STOP TO ALL THE DANGEROUS MESSAGING THE OEM USES. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS MATTER AND I AM CONCERNED A DRIVER LIKE ME COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED WHILE DRIVING.0
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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