2007 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 541 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 65 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 31 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rear, springs, leaf spring assembly, leafSep 29, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V604000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsAug 7, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.
If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 13V337000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalMar 7, 2012
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 12V092000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 09V388000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Campaign 09V223000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, drivelineJul 26, 2007
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, A SECTION OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CAST.
THE FRONT SIDE OF THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 07V324000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
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Other or unspecified, Oct 15, 2025
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
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jul 2, 2025
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.
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, May 9, 2023
Frame is massively rusted and is hazardous. Need full replacement.
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Jul 28, 2022
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
Other or unspecified, Jul 25, 2022
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.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Jun 10, 2022
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!
Other or unspecified, Nov 12, 2021
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.
Other or unspecified, Jul 16, 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.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jul 10, 2021
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.
Other or unspecified, May 23, 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 .
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, May 11, 2021
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.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Feb 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.
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Dec 9, 2020
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).
Other or unspecified, May 11, 2020
I SHUT THE FRONT DRIVERS DOOR AND MY BACK WINDOW BLEW OUT. I DID NOT SLAM THE DOOR I JUST SHUT IT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE SHADE ON MY PROPERTY. THE REAR WINDOW HAS A SLIDER IN THE MIDDLE, THE PART OF THAT SHATTERED WAS THE REAR WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
Other or unspecified, May 6, 2020
I OWN A 2007 TACOMA. IT WAS INSPECTED LAST YEAR WHILE FRAME RECALL WAS IN EFFECT. THEY SAID IT WAS FINE. NOW ONLY 1 YEAR LATER THERE ARE 2 BASEBALL SIZED HOLES IT FRONT OF THE FRAME AND A CRACK HALFWAY DOWN THE FRAME. I'VE CALLED TOYOTA SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS IT. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT ANY COMPANY CAN GET AWAY WITH. THEY'VE KNOWN FOR 20 YEARS THEY HAVE A FRAME PROBLEM. THEY SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE SOLD HERE ANY MORE UNTIL THEY CAN FIGURE IT OUT. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Other or unspecified, Oct 7, 2019
VEHICLE IN MOTION WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN CAME OFF AND ALL STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WAS DISCONNECTED AND IMPOSSIBLE. ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED AND FELL TO LOWEST POSITION UNEXPECTEDLY. PULLING UP AND OUT ON THE WHEEL TO RETURN TO MY NORMAL POSITION GAVE NO RESISTANCE AND STEERING WHEEL, BLINKER/WIPER CONTROL HOUSING, IGNITION HOUSING, AND ADJUSTABLE COLUMN CONTROLS CAME OFF THE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE REMAINING STEERING COLUMN, BREAKING THE IGNITION SWITCH AND DISALLOWING FURTHER OPERATION. VEHICLE ROLLED TO AN UNCONTROLLED STOP AND WAS ABLE TO BE PUSHED TO A SAFE PLACE AND PLACED IN PARK.
Power train, Structure, Other or unspecified, Mar 1, 2019
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.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Nov 28, 2017, crash
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.
Power train, Structure, Other or unspecified, Apr 9, 2017
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
Structure, Other or unspecified, Oct 3, 2016
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.
Other or unspecified, Jun 28, 2016
FOR "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN", MY TACOMA WAS INSPECTED FOR EXCESSIVE RUST HOLES IN IT'S FRAME ON 09/25/2015. THE DEALERSHIP DECLARED THAT MY TRUCK PASSED THIS INSPECTION. ON MY NEXT VISIT ,05/24/2016, FOR A HIGHWAY NOISE PROBLEM & OIL CHANGE, THE DEALERSHIP DECIDED ON THEIR OWN TO RE-INSPECT FOR FRAME RUST AND DECLARED IT HAD FAILED THE FRAME RUST INSPECTION. THEY SAID THE CAMPAIGN WAS OVER AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FRAME RUST REPAIR. THE DEALERSHIP DID THIS INSPECT & RE-INSPECT IN THIS MANNER TO AVOID THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. I FILED COMPLAINT # 1606271989 WITH TOYOTA AND WAS DENIED . I HAVE SERVICE REPORTS #6207015 AND 6240379 THAT DOCUMENT THIS SERVICE AND RESULTS.
Other or unspecified, Jun 14, 2016
TAKATA RECALL THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2007 TACOMA THAT ENDED ON 03/30/16, BUT I DID NOT GET A NOTICE, CALLED THE COMPANY AND THERE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I DID NOTICE ON SOME WEB SITE A LOT OF COMPLAINS THAT NOT GETTING THE RECALL FOR THE FRAME. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO?
Other or unspecified, Apr 29, 2016
LAST FALL I RECEIVED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOLLOW-UP NOTICE FROM TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS ARISING FROM POSSIBLE FRAME PERFORATIONS. THEIR LETTER SAID AND I QUOTE 'SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CORROSION-RESISTANT PROTECTION...THIS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORE-THAN-NORMAL RUST IN THE FRAME OF SOME VEHICLES'. THE LETTER SUGGESTED THE OWNERS OF SAID VEHICLES SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION AT A PARTICIPATING DEALERSHIP NO LATER THAN THE MARCH 31, 2016 EXPIRATION DATE. THE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON DECEMBER 11, 2015 AT SUNRISE TOYOTA, 4002 SUNRISE HWY., OAKDALE, NY 11769, (631) 589-9000 AND A PERFORATION OF THE FRAME ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS DISCOVERED. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT IT PRESENTED A SAFETY CONCERN THAT WOULD REQUIRE TOTAL REPLACEMENT. AT THIS POINT I WAS TOLD IT WAS ORDERED AND WOULD TAKE 4-6 WEEKS TO ARRIVE. AT 8 WEEKS I HAD TO MAKE THE FIRST CONTACT. THEY SAID NOW IT COULD BE BETWEEN 3-4 MONTHS BUT NEVER REACHED OUT TO INFORM ME OF THIS CHANGE. AT 12 AND 16 WEEKS I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN TO NO AVAIL. THEY HAVE NO IDEA OF A DELIVERY DATE AND DON'T SEEM TO CARE. AT THIS POINT I CALLED TOYOTA CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY PROVIDED ME TWO THINGS. THEY WOULD HAVE SUNRISE TOYOTAS CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER CALL ME ALSO TO ABSOLUTELY NO AVAIL AND TO PROVIDE ME A REFERENCE NUMBER [XXX] FOR MY COMPLAINT. PLEASE EXERCISE INFLUENCE ON SUNRISE TOYOTA TO ADDRESS THIS HAZARDOUS SITUATION PROMPTLY AND WITH FULL DISCLOSURE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Mar 18, 2016
RECEIVED A RECALL FROM TOYOTA REGARDING UNUSUAL FRAME RUST FOR MY 2007 TACOMA. I BROUGHT IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THEY DETERMINED THE FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH IN PLACES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE INSPECTION WAS IN DEC. 2015. THEY TOLD NE THEY HAD TO ORDER PARTS AND IT WOULD TAKE 3 TO 6 MONTHS FOR THEM TO ARRIVE. I CHECKED WITH THE DEALER THIS WEEK (3/14/2016) AND WAS INFORMED THE PARTS ARE STILL ON ORDER AND THEY COULD NOT GIVE ME AN ETA FOR THEIR ARRIVAL. I THINK 3 TO 6 MONTHS TO REPAIR SOMETHING AS FUNDAMENTAL AS THE FRAME IN A TRUCK IS EXCESSIVE. THIS RECALL SHOULD HAVE A HIGHER PRIORITY. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THEY ARE AWAITING FRAMES AND RELATED PARTS FOR NUMEROUS TACOMA TRUCKS AT THIS TIME. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM RELUCTANT TO DRIVE THE TRUCK ANY DISTANCE OR WITH ANY SIGNIFICANT LOAD IN THE TRUCK. I ALSO CANNOT TRADE IN OR SELL THE TRUCK IN THIS CONDITION. THIS RECALL HAS A POTENTIAL FOR A MAJOR ACCIDENT IF THE FRAME FAILS WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
Other or unspecified, Jan 18, 2016
WHEN HEAT CONTROL DIAL IS TURNED FROM COLD TO HOT, AN INSIDE DOOR WITHIN THE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM CLOSES OFF. THIS KEEPS ANY HOT AIR FROM BLOWING INTO THE CAB AND THROUGH THE DEFROSTER. THIS DECREASED AIR VOLUME FROM HVAC VENTS WILL NOT HEAT THE CAB IN COLD WEATHER AND WILL NOT PROPERLY DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD IN WINTRY CONDITIONS AS NO HOT AIR WILL BLOW. TOYOTA SERVICE BULLETIN (T-SB-0072-09) COVERS THIS COSTLY REPAIR. THE INABILITY OF THE DEFROSTER TO PROVIDE HOT AIR TO THE WINDSHIELD HAS CAUSED ME TO PULL OVER SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO INABILITY TO SEE THROUGH IT EITHER FROM INTERNAL CONDENSATION OR FROM ICE BUILDUP DURING TIMES OF PRECIPITATION AND FREEZING CONDITIONS. FURTHER, WITH THE HEATER NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT AIR INTO THE CAB, OCCUPANT SAFETY IS AT RISK IN TIMES OF EXTREME WEATHER DURING BOTH DRIVING AND/OR TIMES THE VEHICLE MIGHT BECOME STRANDED. THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN ALL MODES OF OPERATION, BOTH DRIVING OR IDLING IN PARK. AIR VELOCITY TAPERS OFF AS THE HEAT CONTROL IS INCREASED (TO THE RIGHT) TO THE HIGHER SETTINGS EFFECTIVELY CUTTING OFF HOT AIR FLOW INTO THE CAB. THIS IS BOTH WHEN THE VENTS ARE OPEN AND WHEN IN RECIRCULATION MODE. SEE ATTACHED FILE FOR REFERENCE. PRIMARY SAFETY CONCERN IS VISIBILITY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD DURING INCLIMATE WEATHER AND OCCUPANT SAFETY IN COLDER CONDITIONS. THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE- BUT HAS RECENTLY BECOME A VERY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES. I CANNOT LOAD THE PDF FILE (T-SB-0072-09) AS IT IS TOO LARGE.