Toyota Tacoma Complaints

8,484 consumer complaints on file.

#11440570November 15, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is my second Tacoma. Both cases I’ve found out too late that the frames are shot. Although before I purchased I had it inspected by Toyota shop to identify any problems including frame rot. First one I bought new second used. Both cases I was told I am out of the recall window. My loyalty to your brand is in question. You’ve recognized a problem and on the surface it appears your taking responsibility for it. Then , atleast in my case, don’t. Disappointed starts to describe my feelings on this matter. If you care to make any concessions and retain a Toyota customer reach out to me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440418November 14, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440236November 12, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440256November 12, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The mechanic noticed rust the frame was rusty so recommend I take it to a metal shop to get an estimate for re-welding the frame and they are hesitant to even work on it because of how corroded it is. The cab is almost detached from the frame and the support above the rear axle is about to snap in half.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439984November 10, 2021
ENGINE
The frame caved in to the motor mounts. The motor mounts on the drive side are intact however the frame has broken and the motor mount has fallen into the frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439907November 9, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
After the truck failed inspection on 10/21/2021 due to underlying rust on the frame, we went researching to find out why a vehicle would experience a severe issue like this. This internet research revealed serious frame rust issues on Toyota Tacomas from 2003-2011 and that Toyota was actually replacing Tacoma frames because they knew of the problem. The next step was calling a local Toyota dealership, which told us that Toyota is replacing frames for rust under what they call a “warranty extension,” but it had just expired on 10/13/2021… 8 days prior to the failed inspection and they would no longer fix the problem. Before the failed inspection, we were never aware of this severe frame issue with many years of trucks… so we then called the Toyota company and they said they would no longer fix this issue, which leaves owners to either pay $10,000+ to replace the frame, or send their vehicle to be junked at the salvage yard. This is not standing by their product or taking care of serious safety issues, especially when most vehicles won’t show these signs of rust for 10-15 years… which basically forces many 2003-2011 Toyota Tacoma owners to take a total loss on their vehicles or pay more than $10,000 for Toyota’s mistake on these frames. The safety risks with having the frame rust out are obvious, because the frame is critical to the structure of the vehicle and could cause serious injury to passengers and vehicles passing by, if and when it breaks… if not caught by a yearly inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439788November 8, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
IN A MATTER OF MINUTES, THE BRAKES WERE FINE AND THEN THEY WEREN'T. THERE WAS NO NOTICE GIVEN. PUSHED ON THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND DID NOT STOP OR SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. PUMPED THE BRAKES AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DECELERATE, BUT NOT BEFORE ALMOST CRASHING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AN INDEPENDENT BRAKE SHOP HAS INDICATED THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING INTERNALLY. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL (18V-888) FOR PRODUCTION DATES OF 30 DAYS BEFORE THIS VEHICLE WAS PRODUCED. SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS VEHICLE EXHIBITS THE IDENTICAL BEHAVIOR IN THE RECALL THAT APPLIES TO "NOT" THIS ONE. AT LEAST AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439550November 5, 2021
STEERING
my lower [ntermediate steering shaft has to be replaced repair is pending the u joint was so rusted steering was very difficult i noticed that the vehicle steering wheel would not return to normal straight it was a gradual process at least 3 months of minor to very hard steering while having some routine work done it was pointed out to me that it might need to be replaced vehicle is a 2013 tacoma 2wd base
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439268November 3, 2021
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY
My frame rusted and broke into where spring hanger bolts to the frame. They are saying n was recalled but time has ran out but I did not receive a recall notice as we moved to another area of the state ( Ashtabula) where we bought a shop for our oilfield business then we moved to ( Cambridge ) and are now renting our first home from my daughter who bought it in New Concord. Sad thing is we had it to repair shop and had new steering, power steering pump, new front axles and no one said hey you should look at this frame it is rotten and I have a picture I can send you if you'd like.So it is totally broke into and the spring hanger is not attached and pushed the bed up and the driver nearly wrecked and we had to haul it back on a trailer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438617October 29, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
in 2020 my mechanic notified me my frame was rusted and would not pass next inspection. i did further research on line and discovered there was a recall of which i never recieved any notification. i also discovered there was a class action lawsuit case # 2:15-cv-02171-fmo-ffm. i contacted toyota and filed a complaint case # 210402000664. they called back saying there was nothing they could do, the frame corrosion warrentee end 8-21-2019. not great news seeing i was not notified of recall or law suit... by the way there are 3 toyotas sitting in my driveway. i have not moved in 20 years , and my phone number has never changed.i have since had the repairs made by replacing the crossmember and patch welding the rusted area at my own expence ( 1000.00$). i have reciepts. there is a lot of life left in my tacoma, i am dissapointed toyota did not help in any way , shape or form....if there is a recall you should stand by your product! i was dismissed to go away and deal with it on my own... so i wish to file a formal complaint against toyota america . im sure there are others out there like me. please help , philip delacruz
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438541October 28, 2021
TIRES, TIRES:TREAD/BELT
I have 4 Toyo Open Range A31, P25 45 R16 Tires on my 2019 Toyota Tacoma. They were new tires on the 2019 Tacoma when I purchased it new from the Toyota Dealership in August 2019. 4 tires on the Tacoma and 1 Spare tire. I noticed over he life of these 4 Toyo tires they wore rapidly and chunked and lost chunks of rubber in the tread areas. I always rotated and balanced my Toyo tires as required. I had yearly front end alignments done . 2020 and 2021. I do an air check every 30 days. There are no mechanical problems with my 2019 Toyota Tacoma. When these Toyo Open Range A31 Tires were new they started out at 11/32 tread in August 2019. As previously noted all 4 tires wore rapidly and chunked, rubber loss in thread. By October 2021at 19,500 all 4 Tires were at 5/32 closer to 4/32 and had Chunking Rubber loss in threads on all 4 tires. These tires lasted 2 years and 19,500 miles and must now be replaced. Toyota does not warranty the Toyo Tires and told me to deal with Toyo Tires directly. Toyo Tire has been challenging to deal with and are only offering 25% off towards a purchase of 4 new Toyo Tires. This in Unacceptable. Its reasonable for a consumer to expect more than 19,500 miles or 2 years from tires. The Big Picture and Major Concern is Safetey !! These Toyo Open Range A31 Tires Wore Out and Chunked with Rubber Loss in Thread by the time they were 2 years old and by the time they reached 19,500 miles. For safety reason I must replace these tires. I respectfully request that NTSB investigate this serious safety matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438359October 27, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Drivers side rear door latch broke while on high way door came open door open light was off door latch will not work just flips back and forth.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437594October 21, 2021
AIR BAGS
I got in a car accident another car hit me T-bone right between the driver a d passenger door sideairbags weren’t deployed at all the incident cause me to jump into de sidewalk run over a sign and neither of the frontbags were deployed either the hit cause me to hit my head to the side window reason I got a concussion and been having headeaches since the day of the accident October 13th 2021 the car that hit me run a red light and must have been over 25 miles per hour cause the other car end it up been flipped over
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437659October 21, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
Stepping on the break sometimes I have a good firm brake pedal others seem to go almost to the floor. Talking with a mechanic he had told me that there was numerous Toyota tacomas with the same issue. I have tried bleeding the brakes and still have the same symptoms I would think this would be a safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437706October 21, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the contact noticed their front driver seat warmer stop operating and started smelling an electrical burning. The contact continued to drive to their residence where at that time the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the seat heater amp connection wiring was burned out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,404.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437732October 21, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
frame is rotting out is there any recall for a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. I heard the recall was for 15 years is this true? thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437224October 18, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
I own a second hand Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 v6 2016. Is leaking water by the plastic welding on each side of the roof. The water runs along both sides of the inner roof and then drops by the front lateral bars, between metal and the plastic cover, until reach the carpet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437044October 17, 2021
SUSPENSION, WHEELS
truck frame, welds, seams, control arms, calipers, ball joints etc....all have significant rust. the drivers side rear fender to frame support has completely rusted through. i am stunned by the amount of rust underneath this vehicle. there are several areas close to perforating but no holes. toyota inspected my frame last week and said it was "fine" and to schedule the CRC treatment. the alloy rims are also severely pitted and bubbled due to rust. there is not a component underneath this truck which does not have significant rust . i live in NYS and wash under the truck weekly in the winter. i have used fluid film, rust converter and POR-15 to try to keep the rust away. why is my 6 year old truck rusting faster/more than any of my other cars. this has to be a manufacturing defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436808October 14, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact leased a 2020 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle off the dealer parking lot, the brakes would pulsate upon depression without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on four separate occasions and had the brake drums replaced each time; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that a service representative would contact him. The contact had not yet heard from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436858October 14, 2021
SEAT BELTS
I had my mechanic take the passenger door panel off to investigate a rattle in the door. What he found was the seat belt anchor bolt for the front passenger had come loose and was rattling around inside the access door ( a rear door where the front passenger seatbelt is mounted). This is a serious safety problem as the seatbelt would not have worked properly in an accident, not being properly bolted/anchored to the vehicle. My mechanic stated he has never seen a bolt like this come loose before, usually they are so tight they are very difficult to remove. I have never received a recall notice for this problem and have always taken this vehicle in for all recalls. I am really upset as I now see Toyota has an informal recall for this problem, yet I had to pay a mechanic to fix it. The consumer did have the recall repair performed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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