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
541 reports, newest first.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 8, 2019
I WAS STOPPED AT A DRIVE THROUGH, FINISHED MY TRANSACTION VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. I PLACED MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHIN 2 CAR LENGTHS AND NO COLLISION WAS INCURRED.
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.
Structure, Sep 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RILEY TOYOTA (2105 CHRISTY DR, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101, 573-893-3100) FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE BOTTOM FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING MANUFACTURED IN CANADA, A SPECIAL COATING WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE FRAME AND CAUSED THE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 204,900.
Structure, Sep 12, 2019
2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LIFT SPRING SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER SOLD THE VEHICLE WITH A RECALL THAT WAS EXPIRED AND HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED. THE VEHICLE DID EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. *JS
Structure, Aug 19, 2019
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA THAT WAS INVOLVED IN THE FRAME RUST RECALL. MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE CURRENTLY RUST PERFORATIONS IN THE FRAME (MANY FRAMES WERE REPLACED BY TOYOTA AT NO COST DURING THE ORIGINAL RECALL) THAT BECAUSE TOYOTA INSPECTED THE FRAME (WITH A PREVIOUS OWNER IN 2016) AND DID NOT FIND ANY ISSUES LARGE ENOUGH AT THAT TIME TO CAUSE THE ENTIRE FRAME TO BE REPLACED, THAT THEIR "CRC" UNDERCOATING THEY APPLIED WAS ALL THAT WAS NECESSARY. LESS THAN 3 YEARS LATER (MAYBE SOONER, BUT I JUST GOT THE VEHICLE) THE FRAME HAS HOLES IN IT AND TOYOTA IS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BUT OFFER A FULL OUT OF POCKET $10,000-$15,000 FRAME REPLACEMENT. THERE MUST BE THOUSANDS OF THESE VEHICLES FROM THE ORIGINAL RECALL THAT WERE ONLY SPRAYED AND NOT REPLACED THAT ARE NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH ABSOLUTELY NO RECOURSE FOR NEW (AKA UNAWARE) OWNERS BECAUSE NO WARRANTY OF THE SPRAY WHATSOEVER EXISTS. UNDERCOATING IN NO WAY PREVENTS RUST FROM CONTINUING TO ROT AWAY AND MAKE HOLES IN FRAMES - ALL TOYOTAS THAT WERE ONLY SPRAYED BUT DID NOT HAVE ENTIRE FRAME REPLACEMENT SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO GET NEW INSPECTIONS BY TOYOTA AND REVISIT THE NEED FOR FRAME REPLACEMENTS.
Steering, Aug 2, 2019
THIS TRUCK HAS 12 YEARS AND 62,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS MAKING A U-TURN LAST WEEK, AND WHEN I FINISHED THE TURN I HEARD THE NOISE OF SOMETHING BREAKING. THEN A CLANKING NOISE OF METAL ON METAL STARTED TO SOUND FROM UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL AND RUNNING OVER BUMPS. I ALSO NOTICED EXCESSIVE PLAY ON THE TURN OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 50MPH. I AM A LICENSED AUTO TECH AND BETWEEN THE NOISE AND THE PLAY DETERMINED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I PROCEEDED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND FOUND OUT THAT THE MID STEERING SHAFT WAS WORN OUT. THE PART CONNECTS THE LOWER SECTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN THRU THE FIREWALL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO REACH THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. THE FAILED PART IS COMPOSED OF TWO SMALL SHAFTS JOINED TOGETHER BY A RUBBER DISK THAT ACTS AS A DAMPER. THE SHAFTS HAVE A SMALL METAL BASE AND IN THE SECTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN IT HAS A SMALL U-JOINT. THE SMALL BASES CONNECT IN TWO PLACES AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE RUBBER DISK BUT THE LOWER SMALL SHAFT GOES THRU THE CENTER OF THE RUBBER DISK AND THRU THE CENTER OF BASE OF THE SMALL U JOINT. AT THAT POINT THERE IS A PLASTIC BUSHING THAT FILLS THE GAP BETWEEN THE TWO METALS. THAT BUSHING BROKE AND IS THE CAUSE OF THE PLAY AND NOISE ALONG A DETERIORATED RUBBER DISK (SEE PHOTOS). THIS PART HAS DETERIORATED OVER TIME AND THE RUBBER AND PLASTIC HAVE DEGRADED. I REPLACED THE PART BUT IT HAS THE SAME DESIGN AND WILL FAIL AGAIN IN THE FUTURE. MANY PEOPLE FIX THE PROBLEM BY FILLING THE GAP WITH ZIP TIES AS I FOUND OUT SEARCHING THE WEB. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT TWO PIECES OF THE PART ARE HOLD TOGETHER BY A RUBBER DISK THAT DETERIORATES OVER TIME AND IF IT BREAKS, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF REPAIR, MANY PEOPLE MAKE MODS TO MAKE THE PART WORK CREATING MORE HAZARDS.
Structure, Jul 25, 2019
WE TOOK OUR TOYOTA TACOMA 07 WITH 62,402 MILEAGE FOR STATE INSPECTION ON 7/24/2019. SIGNIFICANT RUST PERFORATION WAS FOUND ON THE FRAME CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FAIL INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WE LEARNED ABOUT TOYOTA'S WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM FOR RUST PERFORATION FROM THEIR CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR 2005'2010 TACOMA VEHICLES, BUT OUR 07 TACOMA'S EXTENSION EXPIRED ON 5/26/2019. WE CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND WERE TOLD THAT TOYOTA WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP IN OUR SITUATION, EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM EXISTED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND WE ONLY LEARNED OF THE PROBLEM AND THE PROGRAM AT THIS POINT BECAUSE OF THE TIMING OF OUR STATE INSPECTION.
Structure, Jun 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WAS COLLECTING RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUST HAD PARTIALLY EATEN THROUGH THE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHATTAM TOYOTA (7 PARK OF COMMERCE WAY, SAVANNAH, GA 31405, (912) 386-4040) WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR, WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROOF, THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *BF*JB
Steering, May 20, 2019
THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT U JOINT RUSTS AND CAUSES THE STEERING TO STIFFEN UNEXPECTEDLY. I KNOW THERE ARE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS PUT OUT BY TOYOTA, IT IS DISAPPOINTING THAT AUTOMOBILE COMPANY'S ARE NOT HELD ACCOUNTABLE BY THE NHTSA, SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Structure, Apr 16, 2019
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WAS NOT IN A WRECK. I RECENTLY HAD MY TRUCK WORKED ON AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THE FRAME HAD ABOUT A TWO FOOT SPOT THAT WAS RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME. AFTER LEARNING THIS, I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT WAS SETTLED WITH TOYOTA FOR THE 2005-2010 YEAR MODEL TACOMA BECAUSE OF FRAME CORROSION. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE TO EXPLAIN TO THEM THAT I NEVER GOT A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL. THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME THEY WOULD NO LONGER REPLACE THE FRAMES FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE I WAS TWO MONTHS PAST THE DEADLINE. I WILL MOST LIKELY BE FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM IF THEY CONTINUE TO REFUSE TO REPLACE MY FRAME. THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND HAD I KNOWN ABOUT THIS, I WOULD HAVE TAKEN CARE OF IT SOONER. THEY CLAIM THEY SENT A RECALL NOTIFICATION, HOWEVER I NEVER RECEIVED IT. I DON'T THINK IT'S RIGHT THAT TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO FIX A PROBLEM THEY KNEW ABOUT AND WAS RECALLED ON THE VEHICLE THEY BUILT. MY FAMILY HAS RIDDEN IN THE VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN PUT AT RISK OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. NOW I BASICALLY HAVE A WORTHLESS UNSAFE TRUCK THAT WILL COST TOO MUCH TO REPAIR. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO FORCE TOYOTA TO REPLACE THE FRAME ON MY TRUCK? TOYOTA GAVE ME CASE #[XXX]. THE CONVERSATION WAS RECORDED AND BURNED TO A CD, WHICH I HAVE IN MY POSSESSION. IF NECESSARY, I CAN MAIL IT TO SOMEONE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Suspension, Structure, Apr 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF YORK (1885 WHITEFORD RD, YORK, PA 17402) TO HAVE THE LEAF SPRING REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Air bags, Apr 8, 2019
MY TOYOTA TACOMA (2007) APPEARS TO QUALIFY FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL BUT SEARCHING MY VIN DOES NOT BRING IT UP. THE MANUFACTURING FACILITY, DATES AND VIN RANGE ALL SEEM TO MATCH. HOW DO I CHALLENGE THIS OR APPEAL TO HAVE THIS CORRECTED? THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON I AM TOLD IT WILL COST HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX THE SPIRAL SPRING. PLEASE HELP!
Steering, Mar 27, 2019
STEERING IS VERY HARD TO STEER DEALER WANTS 600.00 TO FIX A STEERING SHAFT I DON'T THINK ITS RIGHT SHOULD BE A RE CALL ON THIS TRUCK BEFORE SOME ONE GETS KILLED.
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.
Steering, Structure, Feb 19, 2019
I OWN A 2007 TOYOTA TACOMA. IT'S FRAME HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER (HERTRICH) THREE SEPARATE TIMES FOR RUST TO THE FRAME. IT RECEIVED A RUST INHIBITOR COATING ON 1/16/15. IT WAS INSPECTED AGAIN ON 12/21/17 AND 1/3/19. DURING THE 1/3/19 INSPECTION, THE DEALER CONDUCTED A MULTI-POINT INSPECTION. MY TRUCK'S STEERING COMPONENTS AND STEERING LINKAGE WERE INSPECTED. IT RECEIVED A GREEN CHECK BY THE DEALER, THE HIGHEST RATING. ON 2/7/19, JUST ONE MONTH AFTER THE INSPECTION, MY POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT SAFELY TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. MY TRUCK'S RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM HAD HEAVY CORROSION, AND MOST OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID HAD LEAKED. MY MECHANIC REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. IT WAS HEAVILY CORRODED. MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN ONE THIS CORRODED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS OF MY CORRODED POWER STEERING RACK. TOYOTA HAS REFUSED TO APPLY A SECOND COAT OF THE RUST INHIBITOR TO MY TRUCK'S FRAME, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE NEW RUST COMING THROUGH THE PREVIOUS TREATMENT. NOW, RUST AND CORROSION TO MY POWER STEERING RACK, EXACTLY WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE TRUCK FRAME, HAD MASSIVE CORROSION, CAUSING A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I HAVE CHECKED TOYOTA FORUMS, AND THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH OTHER TOYOTA TACOMA OWNERS. PLEASE FORCE TOYOTA TO PROPERLY ADDRESS THE CORROSION ISSUES WITH IT'S TACOMA TRUCKS. THE RUST INHIBITOR THAT WAS APPLIED TO MY TRUCK'S FRAME IN JANUARY OF 2015 HAS FAILED. THE TRUCK'S FRAME, AND COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME, CONTINUE TO RUST AND CORRODE, CAUSING DANGER TO ME, MY FAMILY, AND OTHER MOTORISTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION IN THIS MATTER.
Air bags, Feb 9, 2019, crash
TAKATA RECALL- I HAD A ACCIDENT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHICH CAUSED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. INJURIES INCLUDED FACIAL CUT TO CHIN REQUIRING EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STITCHES, A CONCUSSION, BLACK EYE AND OTHER CUTS ( HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS THAT COULD NOT BE UPLOADED DUE TO SIZE) TAKATA INFORMED ME I MAY HAVE CLAIM. I FILLED OUT THERE FORMS ONLY TO BE DENIED THREE TIMES, THE LAST ONE DUE TO MY VEHICLE NOT ON RECALL LIST. MY QUESTION IS WHY IS MY VEHICLE NOT ON RECALL WHEN I HAVE SUFFERED THE EXACT INJURY'S FROM THE AIR BAG AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. THANK YOU.
Suspension, Power train, Air bags, Jan 19, 2019
I WENT TO THE MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TO REMEDY THE SUSPENSION SPRING GAS TANK PUNCTURE RECALL ON MY TOYOTA AND THEY SAID, THEY COULDN'T DO IT CAUSE MY TRUCK HAS A BODY LIFT.
Steering, Jan 14, 2019
I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE STEERING BEING INCREDIBLY TOO STIFF. THERE IS NO RETURN ONCE THE STEERING WHEEL HAS REACHED PAST 3 O'CLOCK OR 9 O'CLOCK ON THE WHEEL. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS THE ISSUE AND HAS BEEN COMMONLY REPORTED. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED AS THE STEERING IS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. IF THE PART IS FAULTY THAT WAS INSTALLED, WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN BROUGHT UP AS A WARRANTY RECALL. THIS IS INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING THAT THIS COULD BE A SERIOUSLY DETRIMENTAL ISSUE THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED.
Engine, Dec 12, 2018
TIMING CHAIN COVER SEAL IS LEAKING OIL. COMMON DEFECT IN THIS YEAR TACOMA, RESULTING FROM LACK OF PROPER SEAL APPLICATION.
Suspension, Power train, Dec 1, 2018
DRIVE SHAFT VIBRATION 10MPH ON TO 70+
Suspension, Nov 19, 2018
TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR RECALL DUE TO AFTER MARKET LIFT KIT WAS INSTALLED.
Steering, Nov 19, 2018
STEERING BECAME PROGRESSIVELY HARDER TO TURN OVER A PERIOD OF MANY WEEKS. IT WAS OK WITH HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND STRAIGHTAWAYS WITH LITTLE STEERING CORRECTION. IT WAS VERY HARD WHEN ALL TYPES OF NORMAL TURNS WERE EXECUTED AT ANY SPEED AND AFTER WARM UP. IT TURNED OUT TOYOTA, BY COMMENT OF THE REPAIRING MECHANIC, WHO HAD DONE MANY, HAS HAD AN ISSUE WITH CORROSION OF THE STEERING COLUMN LINKAGE. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFO REGARDING THIS. I THOUGHT IT WAS POWER STEERING AND THAT I COULD MUSCLE THROUGH IT FOR A WHILE. IT BECAME WORSE FAST. BASED ON A FALSE ASSUMPTION WHICH MANY MIGHT MAKE, THIS COULD HAVE EASILY LOCKED UP AND CAUSED A CRASH. I HAVE BEEN AROUND LONG ENOUGH AND HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED THIS IN THE MANY VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED. I FEEL THAT TOYOTA SHOULD AT EAST PUT OUT CAUTIONARY INFO TO OWNERS
Suspension, Structure, Sep 3, 2018
BOUGHT A 2007 TACOMA 4X4 WITH APPROX. 300 MILES ON IT. IT HAD BEEN STOLEN FROM A LOT AND THEREFORE HAD A RED TITLE. WE GOT A LETTER INFORMING US THE FRAME WAS POSSIBLY RUSTING AND TO TAKE IT TO A TOYOTA DEALER WHICH WE DID AND WAS INFORMED IT WAS RUSTED BEYOND BEING REPAIRED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. AFTER BEING TOLD IT WOULD TAKE A WHILE TO GET THE FRAME IN BEFORE IT COULD BE REPAIRED WE WAITED ABOUT A YEAR, IN THE MEAN TIME WE HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIND OUT WHAT THE HOLD UP WAS. AFTER A YEAR OR SO WAIT WE WERE TOLD THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE IT HAS A RED TITLE, THIS TRUCK WAS NOT WATER DAMAGED OR IN AN ACCIDENT, SO NOW THE FRAME IS ALMOST RUSTED INTO WITH AROUND 100,00 MILES ON IT, PLEASE TELL ME HOW IT GETTING STOLEN HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE FRAME RUSTING THRU. LL HAD A RECALL ON ALL OF THESE TRUCKS BECAUSE OF THIS HAPPENING. I WOULD GREATLY LOVE TO HEAR HOW THEY CAN AVOID REPAIRING THIS ONE!! AT A LATER DATE WE HAD A RECALL ON THE REAR SPRINGS AND THEY REPLACED THEM... . .
Air bags, Aug 29, 2018, crash
"TAKATA RECALL". I WAS IN MOTION TRAVEL HOME ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I RAN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. THE AIRBAG PART CUT THE LEFT SIDE OF MY CHIN. THE ER DOCTOR SAID THE HOLE WAS THE SIZE OF TWO FIFTY CENT PIECES BUT TOGETHER. AND HE COULD SEE THE JAW MUSCLES. THE VEHICLE IS TOTAL. I HAVE A POLICE ACCIDENT REPORT, INSURANCE CLAIM, MEDICAL EXPENSE AND PICTURE OF THE CUT AND THE TRUCK. I WILL NEED HELP WITH THESE PHOTO AND DOCUMENTATION TO UPLOAD ON THE FORMAT.
Structure, Jul 20, 2018
RECALL ON FRAME FROM TOYOTA .TOYOTA HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP FIX THIS PROBLEM REPORTED AND WAS INSPECTED JAN.2018 BY SPARKS TOYOTA .