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.
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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.
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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: vehicle speed control
108 reports, newest first. Show all
Vehicle speed control, Aug 3, 2008
VEHICLE WON'T STOP. I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT TRYING TO STOP. THE HARDER I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE FASTER THE ENGINE WOULD RACE. I HAD TO PLACE THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP MY MOVEMENT. THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME THE SECOND WAS ABOUT THE SAME BUT NOT SO BAD. IT WAS CLEAR DAY DRY STREETS. I HAD 2992 MILES ON THE TRUCK. WENT TO TOYOTA DEALER , THEY CHECKED BRAKE SYSTEM,PEDAL BRACKETRY CHECKED FOR DIAG. CODES NONE FOUND ,TEST DRIVES. INSPECT ABS SYSTEM ALL SYSTEMS WORKING. NO REPAIRS MADE. *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Jun 22, 2008
ACCELERATOR SEEMED TO STICK UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS... ENGINE REVS WOULD NOT GO TO NORMAL IDLE EVEN IN NEUTRAL... BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AT THE HIGH REVS... ONLY SOLUTION WAS TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF... AFTER WORKING THE GAS PEDAL WHILE IN PARK, THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED WENT BACK TO NORMAL... *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 11, 2008
I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE AT WORK AND MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN. IN THE MIDST OF THE TURN MY TACOMA STARTED TO ACCELERATE JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT TO SPIN THE TIRES. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS BECAUSE OF THE FACT THERE WAS TRAFFIC AHEAD AND I WAS COSTING AROUND THE TURN. I HAVE ALSO SEEN TIMES WHEN MY TACOMA WILL ACCELERATE AT LEST 10 MPH OVER WHAT I HAVE HAD MY CRUISE CONTROL SET TO, AND THERE HAVE BEEN CASES WILL IT WILL JUMP AT A LIGHT WHEN MY FOOT IN ON THE BRAKE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 16, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE PREPARING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM 3 MPH TO 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SEMI-TRUCK. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET, BUT THE REAR WHEELS CONTINUED TO SPIN. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER IS ALSO PERFORMING THEIR INVESTIGATION ON THE VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THE CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 22,000.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 8, 2008
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
Vehicle speed control, Apr 7, 2008
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
Vehicle speed control, Feb 28, 2008, crash
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCELERATING UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS DEFECT CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM. *KB SEE ALSO 10225651 *DSY THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN THE ROLL OVER. (LAWYER WROTE IN ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER)*JB
Vehicle speed control, Feb 23, 2008
I'VE NOTICED THAT MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA EXTENDED CAB WILL ON OCCASION LURCH FORWARD WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER OR DEFROST UNIT IS ACTIVATED. I ASSUME IT IS THE INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHEN THE COMPRESSOR KICKS IN. TO DATE I JUST HAVE TO PUSH HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE. I HOPE IT DOESN'T GET ANY WORSE. WHEN IT HAPPENS AS IT DOES SUDDENLY, IT USUALLY CATCHES YOU OFF GUARD. IF YOUR REACTION TIME ISN'T FAST ENOUGH OR YOU PANIC, YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN IT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE WILL USUALLY MOVE ABOUT 6" AHEAD. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 24, 2007, crash
I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DOWN A HILL AND WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT NOTICE...I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND RAN INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER. THERE IS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AND I WAS ALSO INJURED. IT HAPPENED ABOUT A MONTH AGO FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT OR IT WAS NOTHING SERIOUS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 23, 2007, crash
RETURNING HOME FROM A SHORT DRIVE OF ABOUT FOUR MILES, I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. ALL OF A SUDDEN WITHOUT WARNING THE ACCELERATOR REVVED VERY HIGH. I PUSHED DOWN HARD ON THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE STILL LURCHED FORWARD HITTING THE GARAGE DOOR AND SIDE WALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING AND VEHICLE. I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE TO KILL THE ENGINE. THE OEM FLOOR MATS WERE IN PLACE AND DID NOT AFFECT THE PEDAL. NO PERSONAL INJURIES - JUST A VERY SHAKEN FAMILY. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 19, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING INTO THE GARAGE AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND STRUCK A TABLE AND A WALL. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT NO LONGER WANTS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 6,400.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 2, 2007
BRAKES AND UNATTENDED ACCELERATION FAILURE DUE TO DESIGN PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL. BRAKE PEDAL 1 INCH CLOSER AND ONE LOWER TO THE FLOOR BOARD GAS PEDAL. SHOE IS RESTING SLIGHTLY ON GAS PEDAL AS YOU ARE BRAKING. THE AVERAGE SIZE SHOE WILL HIT THE GAS PEDAL AS YOU ARE BRAKING. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Nov 14, 2007
VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGES FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING AND AN INCREASINGLY ANNOYING VIBRATION IN THE DRIVE TRAIN. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 13, 2007
I WAS DRIVING DOWNHILL ON A CURVEY ROAD WHEN I BEGAN TO BRAKE THE ENGINE SURGED I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK SLOWED. APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES LATER I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT A USUALLY VERY BUSY INTERSECTION (ROUTE 2 IN MASSACHUSETTS) I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ENGINE SURGED BEFORE I COULD STOP THE TRUCK I WAS 10 FEET BEYOND THE STOP SIGN IN THE INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY, NO CARS WERE COMING OTHERWISE WE WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT IN THE SIDE DOORS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING INTERMITTENTLY SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JUNE BUT I HAD MADE EXCUSES AND IT WAS NEVER RTO THE EXTENT THAT OCCURRED THIS PAST WEEK. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. PREVIOUSLY, WHILE DRIVING UPHILL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND FELT A LUNGING MOTION. SHE DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE THEN SLOWED DOWN. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING AND ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHED 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT DEACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AGAIN AND THE PROBLEM CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,243 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL. HE THEN DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER AND TWO DIFFERENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES STATED THAT THEY NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING. THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE HAS REMAINED PARKED BECAUSE THE CONTACT BELIEVES THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND SPEED WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,567 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,525.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 1, 2007
LTR CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE ACCELERATION SYSTEM IN THE 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA, URGE NHTSA TO CONDUCT A SWIFT AND THOROUGH INVESTIGATION TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CONSUMERS. *KB THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS WHERE DRIVERS HAVE EXPERIENCED UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATIONS THAT WOULD OCCUR AFTER THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED.*JB SEE ALSO ODI 10207231 *DSY
Vehicle speed control, Oct 31, 2007
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS TRUCK WILL SURGE FORWARD SLIGHTLY WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH BRAKES APPLIED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Oct 26, 2007
LTR FROM CONGRESSMAN RE CONCERNS RAISED BY MEDIA OUTLETS IN TENNESSEE ABOUT SAFETY PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE ACCELERATION SYSTEM IN THE 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. *KB THE LETTER STATED DRIVERS HAVE EXPERIENCED UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION AFTER THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED. *JB SEE ALSO ODI 10208315 *DSY
Vehicle speed control, Sep 8, 2007
NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE MY 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA WILL LURCH FORWARD WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND ON THE BRAKE. FEELS AS IF I HAVE BEEN TAPPED BY SOMEONE BEHIND ME. IT HAS NEVER RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, BUT I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS SITUATION. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Sep 1, 2007, crash
OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING A NEW 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA, I EXPERIENCED FIVE INCIDENTS OF BRAKE/ACCELERATION PROBLEMS FINALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. FIRST INCIDENT: STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD A FEW FEET. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. A MONTH LATER, STOPPED IN A GAS STATION DRIVE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WAITING TO EXIT, THE REAR WHEELS BEGAN SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD TO KEEP FROM ENTERING TRAFFIC. THREE WEEKS LATER, APPROACHING THE BOTTOM OF A HILLY SHARP TURN, I TAPPED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. AGAIN THE REAR WHEELS ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I COULD NOT STOP THE TRUCK TO KEEP FROM STRIKING A VAN IN FRONT OF ME SO I CROSSED OVER A DOUBLE YELLOW LINE TO AVOID A COLLISION. IT TOOK ABOUT A THOUSAND YARDS TO GAIN CONTROL. THE DEALERSHIP SAID, "WE CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM" UNTIL WE CAN DUPLICATE IT". I CALLED TOYOTA OF AMERICA, AGAIN ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT TOYOTA COULD DO NOTHING. THE FOURTH INCIDENT OCCURRED ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO A HIGHWAY. I TAPPED THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I GOT IT UNDER CONTROL QUICKLY. FINALLY THE FIFTH AND FINAL INCIDENT. COMING OUT OF NASHVILLE WHERE IT WAS RAINING HARD, I GOT FURTHER NORTHBOUND ON THE I-24 WHERE IT WAS RAINING LESS AND THE PAVEMENT WAS WET. WHILE IN THE SHOULDER LANE, A VEHICLE IN THE LEFT LANE STARTED MOVING OVER TO THE RIGHT CAUSING ME TO TAP MY BRAKES. THE REAR WHEELS ACCELERATED TO A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO HYDROPLANE. THE REAR END OF THE TRUCK SPUN AROUND TO THE LEFT AND, STILL ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN, DROVE INTO THE EMBANKMENT, FIRST SKIDDING SIDEWAYS THEN THE TRUCK BEGAN TO ROLL SEVERAL TIMES. IT STRUCK A RUT CAUSING IT TO GO AIRBORNE FINALLY LANDING ON ITS ROOF. IT ROLLED SEVERAL MORE TIMES COMING TO A STOP IN A DITCH ON THE DRIVERS DOOR. I WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Aug 16, 2007
I WAS DRIVING MY NEW 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE HIGHWAY. I WENT TO ACCELERATE TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN MY TRUCK SUDDENLY WENT COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL(AS IF THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD TAKEN OVER) THE GAS PEDAL *PUSHED ITSELF* TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING AS FAST AS IT COULD GO, RPM PAST 7000(COMPLETELY RED LINING). I APPLIED THE BRAKE WHICH DID NOTHING, TRUCK JUST KEPT ACCELERATING TO TOP SPEEDS. I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE WITH ALL MY STRENGTH TO KEEP FROM CRASHING INTO OTHER CARS ON THE HIGHWAY. COUNTERBALANCING IT AT ABOUT 60-70 MPH(WHILE THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING). I TRIED PUMPING THE BRAKE, BUT THE SECOND I TOOK MY FOOT OFF, IT KEPT ACCELERATING FASTER TRYING TO GO 120 MPH. SOMEHOW RIDING THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD I WEAVING IN AND OUT OF TRAFFIC I GOT INTO THE BRAKE DOWN LANE. STILL NOT ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE I THREW IT IN PARK, WHICH STOPPED IT, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR. ENGINE WAS SCREAMING, RPM AT 7000, AND THE TIRES ARE SPINNING BURNING RUBBER. I THEN TURNED THE TRUCK OFF, TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WAS STILL DOING THE SAME THING UNTIL I REALIZED THE GAS PEDAL WAS ACTUALLY STUCK SO I HIT IT AND IT RELEASED. ONCE I UNSTUCK THE PEDAL THE VEHICLE SEEMED OK SO I DROVE HOME VERY CAUTIOUSLY. WHEN I AS ALMOST HOME I ACCELERATED WITH A LITTLE TO MUCH JUICE AND IT DID THE SAME THING A SECOND TIME. THE PEDAL TOOK OVER AND FLOORED ITSELF, ACCELERATING TO TOP SPEED AND TOP RPM'S. THIS TIME I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, UNSTUCK THE PEDAL AND AGAIN CAREFULLY FINISHED MY DRIVE HOME. REPORTED THE INCIDENT THE NEXT MORNING. THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT, AFTER A MONTH OF FIGHTING TRADED THE TRUCK IN. *JB *DSY
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Aug 1, 2007
TRUCK "SURGES" FORWARD WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. TRUCK ALSO EXHIBITS VIBRATION IN THE DRIVETRAIN AT LOW SPEEDS/ LOW RPMS THIS IS CONSTANT AND RECURRING SINCE I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE. 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Jul 26, 2007, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GATE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,407 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 5, 2007
THIS E-MAIL CONCERNS THE OPERATION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CONCERNS ALL VEHICLES THAT OPERATE THIS WAY. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW TRUCK WITH A 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC WITH A CRUISE CONTROL. I WAS NOT TOLD AND DID NOT KNOW THAT THE CRUISE WILL ACTIVATE THE PASSING GEAR TO HELP MAINTAIN THE SPEED OF CAR. THE CONCERN THAT I HAVE ABOUT THIS IS, IF YOU ARE SET AT 70 MPH AND HAVE A BLOWOUT BEFORE YOU CAN TELL WHAT HAS HAPPENED THE CRUISE CONTROL CAN ACTIVATE THE PASSING GEAR AND EASILY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL, AND WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE TO STOPPED CRUISE AND THE CAR COULD LOOSE IT. I AM TELLING YOU ABOUT THIS BECAUSE THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF CARS THAT HAVE WRECKED BECAUSE OF LOOSING CONTROL AND JUMPING THE MEDIUM AND SO ON. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE. ALSO I HAVE FOUND THAT THE CRUISE KICKED IN THE PASSING GEAR ON MOST HILLS WHEN SET THAN WHEN IT WAS NOT SET.. I HAVE RETRACED MY PATH ON A GIVEN STRETCH AND WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF THERE WAS ONLY ONE HILL THAT IT NEEDED MORE HELP TO MAINTAIN THE SAME SPEED. SOMEONE OF AUTHORITY NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE THESE PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE THIS CAN BE A VERY SERIOUS THING. *AK