2011 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 186 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 16th highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 8 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 7 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, body, hood, hinge and attachmentsJul 3, 2017
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
Campaign 17V425000 on NHTSA.gov
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
Equipment, other, labelsAug 4, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V475000 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
Equipment, other, labelsApr 9, 2013
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 13V123000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveJan 16, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 13V014000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsMar 4, 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." WHEN FACTORY-INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH TOYOTA AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY WHEELS AND LT TIRES PRIOR TO FIRST SALE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS WERE NOT RE-CALIBRATED CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT START ILLUMINATING THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING TELLTALE AT THE REQUIRED MINIMUM ACTIVATION PRESSURE.
FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
FOR THE LAND CRUISER, SEQUOIA, TACOMA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE DEALER WILL RE-CALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES AND INSTALL AN UPDATED TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AT NO CHARGE. FOR THE FJ CRUISER VEHICLES, THE TPMS CANNOT BE RESET SO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE TPMS WILL BE REPLACED. TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING THE REMEDY ECU. IF AN OWNER IS NOT CERTAIN WHETHER HIS OR HER VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THESE ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CONTACT ANY TOYOTA DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 11V148000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
186 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Feb 23, 2016
TAKATA RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE HORN STOPPED WORKING SO I TOOK THE CAR INTO A TOYOTA CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THEY SAID THIS WAS CAUSED BY SPIRAL CABLE PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THEY HAD SEEN THIS PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE AND SAID IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR THEM WITH THE TOYOTA TACOMA, BUT NOT COVERED BY A RECALL YET. GIVEN THAT THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT - AND RESULTS IN A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING AIR BAG FAILURE, THE AIR BAGS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNERS. THE PROBLEM DEVELOPED OVER MANY MONTHS AS THE HORN BECAME INCREASINGLY INTERMITTENT UNTIL IT COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING.
Electrical system, Feb 12, 2016
MY HORN STOPPED WORKING AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS AN SPRIAL CABLE PROBLEM IN THE STERRING WHEEL COLUM. WAS TOLD TO CHECK ONRECALLS FOR THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE TRUCK.
Electrical system, Air bags, Jan 25, 2016
HORN STOPPED WORKING, SO DID THE CRUISE CONTROL.AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON SOMETIMES DEALER SAID I NEED A NEW CLOCK SPRING AND AIR BAG BECAUSE THE HORN SWITCH IS INSIDE THE AIRBAG.
Exterior lighting, Jan 22, 2016
WRONG RUNNING LIGHTS WERE INSTALLED AT THE FACTOR. NOW THE HEADLIGHTS ARE CRACKED AND FOGGY AND THE LIGHT IS WEAK AND DEFUSED MAKING IT DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. T DEALER THAT I TOOK IT TO TOLD ME THE TIME LIMIT FOR REPAIR HAD EXPIRED AND THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR.
Structure, Dec 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME AND BODY OF THE VEHICLE WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THERE WAS TOO MUCH CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,400. UPDATED 02/10/16*LJ UPDATED 05/04/18*JB *TR
Suspension, Nov 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BOLT JOINTS HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 31, 2015
THE HORN STOPPED WORKING, SPIRAL CABLE IS BAD, WHICH ALSO AFFECTS THE AIRBAG. THIS HAS BEEN RECALLED ON ALL PREVIOUS MODELS OF THIS GENERATION TACOMA AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED FOR THE 2011 AS WELL
Suspension, Aug 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Suspension, Jul 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 09/18/15*LJ
Suspension, Jul 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jun 20, 2015
I WAS PARKED AT A TRAILHEAD, AT ABOUT 3500' ELEVATION. AFTER THE HIKE, AS I MANEUVERED THE TRUCK AROUND THE PARKING LOT, I REALIZED THAT I HAD LITTLE OR NO BRAKING ABILITY!! I SLOWLY DROVE AROUND TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY FLUID ON THE GROUND WHERE THE TRUCK HAD BEEN, AND THERE WAS NO FLUID ON THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ON THE DASHBOARD, AND ABSOLUTELY NOTHING INDICATED ANY TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKES. HOWEVER, I DISCOVERED, AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE HOME, THAT THE BRAKES HAD FAILED AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK WITH THEM. THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR EXAMINATION AND REPAIR. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. THE REPLACEMENT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER ALSO FAILED!! (DURING TESTING, NOT WHILE DRIVING.) THE THIRD MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER WAS PUT IN, AND SEEMS TO BE FINE NOW. DESPITE DETAILED CORRESPONDENCE TO THEM, TOYOTA CORPORATE FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, AND REFUSED TO DISCUSS COMPENSATION. THEY ALSO DID NOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT OUR CORRESPONDENCE. FORTUNATELY, THE DEALERSHIP TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF US.
Suspension, Jun 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHSTA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Suspension, Jun 10, 2015
I CALLED MY TOYOTA DEALER AUTO NATION AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SUBJECT IS NOT A OFFICIAL BUT A INTERIM NOTICE AND I WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN ITS A RECALL. IS THIS CORRECT AND HOW CAN THEY BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE LIKE THIS.
Engine, Jun 7, 2015
2011 TOYOTA TACOMA EXPERIENCES SPARK KNOCK (DETONATION). SAME SYMTOMS AS IN T-SB-0044-14. ALSO, THE 2011 ENGINE IS THE SAME ENGINE THAT IS IN THE 2012 VEHICLE COVERED BY T-SB-0044-14. SO WHY IS THE 2011 MODEL NOT COVERED BY T-SB-0044-14? I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE PROGRAM AT THE LOCAL DEALER IN JANUARY 2014.
Other or unspecified, Jun 4, 2015
TOYOTA HAS A RECALL ON 2005 TO 2011 TACOMA'S FOR REAR LEAF SPRINGS RUSTING OUT AND BREAKING. WHEN I CHECKED WITH THEM THEY SAID MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. HOW CAN THAT BE. I HAVE A 2011 TACOMA AND MY REAR LEAF SPRINGS ARE RUSTED AND NOW HAVE BROKEN. ONLY 51000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. WHAT DOES MY VIN NUMBER HAVE TO DO WITH WHAT THE ACTUAL PROBLEM IS. THEY HAVE STATED THAT THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PROBLEM WITH RUST AND BREAKAGE OF REAR LEAF SPRINGS THAT COULD CAUSE THE BROKEN PIECE OF SPRING HITTING THE GAS TANK. I FEEL BECAUSE MY TRUCK IS IN THE DATE SPECIFIED IT SHOULD BE COVERED. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME HERE.
Suspension, May 29, 2015
A RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE LEAF SPRINGS FOR THIS VEHICLE WAS ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2014. THE WEBSITE SHOWS BEING UPDATED AS OF MAY 29, 2015 AND LISTS THE RECALL AS INCOMPLETE. TOYOTA HAS NOT YET FORMULATED A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. I DO NOT FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CATCH FIRE DUE TO THIS DEFECT WHILE TOYOTA DRAGS THEIR FEET COMING UP WITH A FIX. TOYOTA SHOULD BE PRESSED FOR A SOLUTION NOW.
Steering, Electrical system, May 1, 2015
MY HORN DOES NOT WORK WHEN I PRESS ON THE STEERING WHEEL UNLESS I TURN THE WHEELS TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT THEN IT WILL WORK. I TOOK IN MY TRUCK TO THE TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND THAT THEY WILL HAVE TO CHARGE ME $130 TO LOOK AT IT. I TOLD THEM THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN I AM DRIVING AND SOMETHING HAPPENS AND I HAVE TO BEEP SOMEONE I CANNOT DO THAT NO MATTER HOW MUCH I PRESS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. I OWNED OTHER CARS BEFORE BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I DROVE A CAR WITH NO HORN. TO ME IT SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURER ISSUE I BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD REPAIR THIS AT NO CHARGE. *TR
Exterior lighting, Structure, Apr 8, 2015
THE RUNNING LIGHTS AREA DEVELOPED CRACKS AND A ROUND SHAPE CLOUDY AREA IN FRONT OF THE LIGHT BULB LIKE IT MELTING THE PLASTIC. *TR
Suspension, Mar 24, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON LEVELED LAND OR WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Suspension, Mar 23, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Suspension, Mar 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 27, 2015
I AM WRITING ABOUT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM I HAD WITH MY 2011 4X4 TACOMA. ON JANUARY 6TH, I WAS RETURNING FROM AN APPOINTMENT. I LEFT THE PARKING LOT GOING ABOUT 10-20MPH, I DROVE 1/10TH OF A MILE DOWN THE ACCESS ROAD WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE AT THE INTERSECTION. AS SOON AS I TOUCHED THE BRAKE THE ENGINE DRAMATICALLY INCREASED ITS SPEED AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED FULL PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE TO STOP THE TRUCK BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL HIGHLY REV'D AND I COULD FEEL THE TRUCK TRYING TO ACCELERATE. AS SOON AS I SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL THE ENGINE REVS WENT BACK TO NORMAL IDLE SPEED AND THE TRUCK STOPPED TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD. OTHER DETAILS ARE THAT THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS BETWEEN 10-20F, ROADS WERE CLEAR AND DRY AND THE TRUCK WAS IN 2WD. AFTER I CHECKED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT WAS FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY OBSTRUCTION THAT COULD HAVE MADE IT STICK. THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW IN OCT 2011 AND CURRENTLY HAD ABOUT 24K MILES ON IT. THE TRUCK HAD BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 5 MILES TO THE APPOINTMENT, SAT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE THE RETURN TRIP HOME. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THIS DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEING AWARE OF THE PRIOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEMS IN THE NEWS WITH TOYOTAS THIS SEEMS TO BE A CASE WHERE IT HAS OCCURRED ON A 2011 MODEL. THE FOLLOWING WEEK I SUBMITTED THIS SAME INFORMATION TO TOYOTA. *TR
Steering, Jan 6, 2015
THE STEERING IS VERY STIFF. VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO DRIVE. CONSTANTLY FEELS LIKE YOU'RE FIGHTING IT. FOR INSTANCE GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN A SLIGHT CURVE, FEELS LIKE PULLS BACK. VERY STIFF STEERING, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING. LOOKED UP SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE. FROM WHAT I READ, IT APPEARS TO BE POSSIBLE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. FROM THE DESCRIPTIONS I'VE READ, IT'S A POOR DESIGN. MAYBE NEEDS SOME PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS. LIKE A RUBBER BOOT TO PROTECT IT FROM THE ELEMENTS. JUST VERY STIFF STEERING AND DIFFICULT TO STEER.
Suspension, Jan 6, 2015
2011 TOYOTA TAKOMA 4X4 LEAF SPRINGS SEVERELY COMPROMISED DUE TO INFERIOR CONSTRUCTION *CN THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB
Suspension, Dec 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. UPDATED 02/18/15*LJ UPDATED 6/11/2015 *JS