2013 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 125 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 18th highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 11 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 8 people were injured.
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
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
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleFeb 12, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 14V054000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineNov 7, 2013
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.
If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 13V557000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireOct 17, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.
If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1-954-429-2000.
Campaign 13V494000 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
Representative owner complaints
125 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Oct 1, 2015
THE HORN CEASED TO WORK IN THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL. TOYOTA CHARGED ME $530 TO REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE. I CONSIDERED IT A SAFETY ISSUE. CONSIDER DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE NEXT TO YOU TRIES TO MOVE INTO YOUR LANE. I WROTE A LETTER OF COMPLAINT TO TOYOTA USA. THEY RESPONDED ONLY THAT MY VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.
Tires, Sep 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH RUGGED TRAIL T/A TIRES, SIZE P265/70/R16. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES HAD VISIBLE CRACKS AND WERE DRY ROTTED IN BETWEEN THE TWO EXTERIOR TREADS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,647.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 6, 2015
OVER A WEEK MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO START INTERMITTENTLY, THEN IT FINALLY STOPPED STARTING. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTION AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP HAD BURNED UP PINS, AND THEY NEEDED TO REPAIR THE WIRE HARNESS AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. TO HAVE BURNED PINS IN A WIRE HARNESS MEANS ARCING OF SOME SORT ON TOP OF MY FUEL TANK. MY CHILDREN SIT RIGHT ABOVE THAT PUMP IN THE BACK OF THE CAB. FUEL VAPOR AND ELECTRICAL ARCING OF ANY KIND DOES NOT MIX.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 6, 2015
OVER A WEEK MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO START INTERMITTENTLY, THEN IT FINALLY STOPPED STARTING. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTION AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP HAD BURNED UP PINS, AND THEY NEEDED TO REPAIR THE WIRE HARNESS AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. TO HAVE BURNED PINS IN A WIRE HARNESS MEANS ARCING OF SOME SORT ON TOP OF MY FUEL TANK. MY CHILDREN SIT RIGHT ABOVE THAT PUMP IN THE BACK OF THE CAB. FUEL VAPOR AND ELECTRICAL ARCING OF ANY KIND DOES NOT MIX.
Suspension, Aug 9, 2015
DRIVING ON A ROAD, PASSING ANOTHER CAR, TRUCK ROLLS AND JOUNCY , SOFT SHOCKS AND STRUTS, LOOKED UNDER, AT HOME ALL SHOCKS AND STRUTS ARE LEAKING OIL AND BOUNCY VEHICLE AND BAD RIDE IN BUMPY ROADS. I REPLACED REAR SHOCKS AT MY EXPENSE FIRST THEN WEEKS LATER ,I REPLACED THE FRONT STRUTS !ALL LEAKED OIL FROM SHOCKS AND STRUTS WAY TO EARLY, ONGOING FOR PAST FEW MONTHS EARLIER! REPLACED AND PAID LABOR AT MY OWN EXPENSE SINCE DEALERSHIPS AND TOYOTA WOULD CALL THIS OUT OF WARRANTY AND NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR! CHEAP OEM PARTS INSTAD OF QUALITY? I INSTALLED RANCHO RS 5000 SERIES ALL AROUND! RIDES AND HANDLES VERY MUCH BETTER NOW!!!
Vehicle speed control, Jul 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO PARK; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REVERSE THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHICH WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,950. UPDATED 09/21/15*LJ
Equipment adaptive/mobility, Jul 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, WITH THE FLAT BED COVER OPEN, THE BOLTS THAT FASTENED THE COVER FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE COVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Other or unspecified, Jun 11, 2015
MY 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 TRD'S FRONT WHEELS ATTEMPT TO LOCK UP ONE AT A TIME AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT'S LIKE I'M TAPPING JUST ONE OF MY FRONT BRAKES. IF I'M NOT HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL THE TRUCK WILL VEER OFF THE ROAD. BEAVERTON TOYOTA HAS REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARING, HUB AND A WHEEL SENSOR, CALIBRATED THE STEERING SENSOR AND REALIGNED IT. I BELIEVE THE REASON THE ALIGNMENT WAS SO FAR OFF IS DUE TO THE STRESS OF JUST ONE FRONT WHEEL LOCKING UP REPEATEDLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON OVER A YEAR NOW AND BEAVERTON TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS ONLY HAS HAPPENED ON STRAIGHT STRETCHES OF HIGHWAY ABOVE 65MPH AND OCCURS MORE OFTEN ON HOT DAYS.
Electrical system, May 26, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER OPENING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES PRIMARILY ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH A GARDEN HOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, May 6, 2015
DRIVING TO WORK TRAVELING AT BETWEEN 55-60 I WAS GOING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE MY FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR AND OUT OF NO WHERE THE ABS OR STABILITY CONTROL OR SOMETHING CAUSED MY TRUCK TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES CAUSING THE FRONT TO DIVE DOWN AND A TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL. NO CRASH JUST SPOOKED. I DRIVE THE ROUTE EVERY DAY THE SAME WAY NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. THE SKID INDICATOR WAS FLASHING BUT NO NOTICEABLE SKID. I AM SENSITIVE TO THAT FEELING AND THERE WAS NONE DETECTED PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. *TR
Steering, Apr 9, 2015
I TOOK MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK ON A DIRT ROAD, IT HAS SMALL EMBEDDED ROCKS ON IT, PEOPLE ALSO DRIVE CARS ON THIS ROAD IT IS NO BIG NASTY DIRT ROAD, IT FELT LIKE THE FRONT WHEELS WERE GOING TO FALL OFF AND I WAS WONDERING IF I WAS GOING TO ACTUALLY MAKE IT OUT OF THE 9 MILE DIRT ROAD, I GOT BACK TO THE HIGHWAY AND TOOK MY TIRE WRENCH AND CHECKED ALL MY LUG NUTS AND TO ME THEY WERE ALL 1/2 TURN LOOSE, I TOOK IT TO VICTORY TOYOTA AND THEY TOOK IT ON A DIRT PARKING LOT AND I TOLD THEM IT NEEDED TO BE MORE ROUGH AND THEY SEEMED LIKE THEY DID NOT CARE, SO THEY PUT ON INVOICE COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND SENT ME ON MY WAY, NOW I TOOK IT INTO TOYOTA BEFORE THE DATE I PUT ON I JUST CANT FIND INVOICES FOR IT, I TOOK IT TO LAVENDER BROTHERS AND PUT ON A 2 1/2 INCH LIFT KIT ON IT AND I WAS HOPING THAT WAS GOING TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT DID NOT, I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO VICTORY TOYOTA 6 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM AND THEY TAKE IT OUT TO THE SAME DIRT PARKING LOT AND PUT DOWN CANNOT DUPLICATE CUSTOMERS CONCERN, I TOLD THEM I WAS WILLING TO EVEN PAY FOR IT TO GET FIXED BUT THEY JUST DON'T SEEMED TO CARE I EVEN ASKED SOME OF THEM IF YOU DRIVE 30 MILES TO THIS ROAD I WILL GIVE YOU 300 DOLLARS AND NO ONE TOOK IT, I TELL THEM EVERY TIME THE DIRT ROAD IS NOT ROUGH ENOUGH AND IF THEY COULD GO WITH ME TO THIS PARTICULAR DIRT ROAD THEY WOULD KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR A CUSTOMER THAT JUST SPENT 35,000 AND DID NOT GO ON A VACATION IN 5 YEARS TO SAVE FOR THIS TRUCK, SO NOW THE STEERING AT TIMES FEELS LOOSE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND JUST SOMETIMES WHEN I TURN THE WHEELS ALL THE WAY TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER AND START TO ROLL IT MAKES A REAL NASTY NOISE, ITS SAD TO HAVE A NEW TRUCK WITH 8700 MILES ON IT AND I DON'T REALLY FEEL SAFE AND I AM GOING ON VACATION AT THE END OF JULY AND I AM TAKING MY TRUCK AND I JUST HOPE EVERYTHING IS OK. *TR
Service brakes, Mar 4, 2015
IN STOP AND GO HEAVY TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE, BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. ON TAKING TRUCK TO TOYOTA DEALER, A FAILED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NO EXPLANATION WAS OFFERED AS TO WHY A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 6000 MILES ON IT WOULD SUFFER A FAILED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH AND INJURY TO OTHER CARS AND PASSENGERS. *TR
Wheels, Dec 29, 2014
ON DATE OF SERVICE I WAS INFORMED BY ADVISOR [XXX] THAT ALL 24 WHEEL FASTENERS (LUGS) HOLDING ON THE WHEEL STUDS DID NOT HAVE AMPLE THREADS. I WAS ESCORTED TO SERVICE AREA OF MY VEHICLE AND SAW WHAT HE WAS DESCRIBING TO ME. IT WAS THE WRONG LUGS NUTS INSTALLED. THERE WAS NO ENOUGH AMPLE THREADS TO TIGHTEN THE LUGS TO THE WHEEL STUDS 1-3 THREADS DEFINITELY NOT TO VEHICLE SPECIFICATION TO MAINTAIN THE TIRES ON FOR SAFE DRIVING, IT COULD HAVE CAUSE THE TIRES RIP OFF AND APART. MY LIFE WAS IN THERE HANDS AND TOYOTA COULD CARE LESS ABOUT MY SAFETY AND SAFETY OF OTHERS HAD THE WHEELS COME OFF. PHOTO'S WAS TAKEN BY ME AND THE WRONG LUG NUTS WAS OFFERED BACK TO ME. THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASE AT LUGOFF TOYOTA IN SOUTH CAROLINA ON 08/23/13 THE FIRST SERVICE WAS DONE AT DICK DYER TOYOTA IN SC ON 05/07/14 MY SERVICE COPY UNDER LABOR AND PARTS SHOWS TIRE ROTATIONS. IF IN FACT THIS SERVICE WAS DONE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NOTICE BY DICK DYER TOYOTA ON 05/07/14 THIS ISSUE WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SERVICE MANAGER [XXX] . I WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE TRUCK BACK TO WHERE I PURCHASE IT. THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Dec 12, 2014
WHEN BRAKING BETWEEN 45-65 MPH, I CAN FEEL A STRONG SHIMMY AND SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TO LET OFF THE BRAKES OR IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING TO BREAK IN THE DRIVE TRAIN, STEERING COLUMN, OR WHEELS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF. ITS VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I'VE ASKED THE TOYOTA DEALER TO CHECK IT ONCE AND THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS PARTICULARLY UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING 95 OR THE TURNPIKE, AND YOU HAVE TO BRAKE HARD AT TIMES. *TR
Power train, Nov 18, 2014
WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP THERE IS A HESITATION OR STALL. THIS HAPPENED WITH OUR 2010 TACOMA, ALSO. WE TRADED FOR A 2013 AND THIS TRUCK DOES THE SAME THING. DEALERSHIP SAYS THE TRANSMISSION IS SEARCHING FOR A GEAR. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE WHEN YOU PULL OUT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE HESITATION COULD CAUSE ENOUGH OF A DELAY TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENS AFTER A COMPLETE STOP AND ALSO AFTER A SLOW DOWN. *TR
Structure, Oct 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO CLOSE. ON ONE OCCASION, DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDOW FAILED TO CLOSE AND WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Power train, Oct 24, 2014
THERE IS A DRIVE SHAFT VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION, 0-20 MPH. THIS TRUCK HAS A TWO PIECE DRIVE SHAFT. THE FRONT SHAFT HAS A SLIP JOINT THAT SLIPS INTO THE TRANS, THE OTHER END OF THE FRONT SHAFT IS MOUNTED TO THE BODY USING A CENTER SUPPORT BEARING. THE REAR SHAFT IS A SOLID DRIVE SHAFT THAT IS MOUNTED WITHOUT A SLIP JOINT TO COMPENSATE FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE REAR END AND THE BODY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT HAS NO WAY TO COMPENSATE FOR ANY MOVEMENT. CHECKED ON THE WEB, THERE ARE BLOGS ON THIS ISSUE, ALONG WITH DRIVE SHAFT BREAKAGE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 20, 2014
I WAS GOING TO VISIT A FRIEND IN LANCASTER SC WHEN I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. THIS CRACK APPEARED AND NOTHING HAD FAILED ON IT. IT STARTS AT THE BOTTOM, JUST SLIGHTLY TO THE PASSENGER SIDE FROM CENTER AND IT GOES UPWARD ABOUT 7"-8", THEN GOES TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 12"-15". THERE WAS NOTHING THAT FELL ON IT WHEN IT WAS NOTICED. IT APPEARS TO BE EITHER A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OR A CRACK WHICH HAS RESULTED FROM SOMETHING SHIFTING ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S WINDOW FAILED TO CLOSE OR OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WINDOW RAILING FAILED DUE TO NEGLIGENCE. THEREFORE, THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,680.
Steering, Engine, Sep 5, 2014
WHEN AT CRUISING SPEED BETWEEN 45-65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE BACK AND FOURTH/SHIMMY. ALSO AT THESE SPEEDS THE ENGINE BEGINS TO MAKE NOISE COMPARED TO UP AND DOWN REVVING SOUND IT IS MILD SOUND MAYBE A 1000RPM CHANGE BUT THE RPM GAUGE IS NOT MOVING. REMINDER THIS IS IN CRUISE MODE. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Sep 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER AND THE TIRES MADE A DRAGGING SOUND. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V054000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,053.
Seats, Jun 22, 2014
DRIVE ON SURFACE STREET HEAR PITCH NOISE AT 45MPH. AT REAR OF DRIVER SEAT. DRIVE UNDER 44MPH THE NOISE STOP IMMEDIATELY TALK TO DEALER, THE DEALER SAY ITS NORMAL, BUT I DON'T THINK SO. THE INCIDENT DATE I TYPE AT THE REQUIRED FIELD IS THE DATE I TAKE TO TOYOTA. *TR
Service brakes, May 3, 2014
I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION DUE TO A RECALL ON MY TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK. I RECENTLY CALLED A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (SERVCO WAIPAHU) AND EXPLAINED THAT TWO OUT OF THE 3 INDICATOR LIGHTS NOTED ON MY SAFETY RECALL LETTER CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND DID NOT TURN OFF. KNOWING THAT THIS WAS NOT A GOOD SIGN, I MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO TURN OFF MY CAR. IN DOING SO, NOTHING HAPPENED. THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. WHEN I CALLED, THEY WERE WELL AWARE OF MY RECALL ISSUE HOWEVER DID NOT SHOW ANY CONCERN OF THE PROBLEM THAT I JUST STATED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE BOOKED WITH CARS AND WERE UNABLE TO SERVICE MY CAR UNTIL JUNE 23. THAT IS MORE THAN 50 DAYS AWAY. THE NOTE/RECALL LETTER MENTIONS THAT THE FUNCTIONS BEING INOPERATIVE "CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH" AND THAT IF THE LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF, I NEEDED TO CALL FOR "IMMEDIATE" DIAGNOSIS AND APPROPRIATE REPAIR. IN ASKING HOW SERIOUS WAS THE ISSUE, THE LADY COULD NOT HELP ME NOR DID SHE TRY TO GET SOMEBODY ON THE PHONE. THEY MENTIONED THAT I COULD BRING IN MY CAR AND LEAVE IT FOR STANDBY. SHE ALSO MENTIONED THAT IT COULD TAKE A WEEK. I WOULD BE WITHOUT A CAR FOR A WEEK. HOW DO THEY EXPECT ME TO GO TO WORK? I AM FRUSTRATED BECAUSE IT IS NOT MY FAULT THAT MY CAR IS ONE OF THE MANY THAT ARE BEING RECALLED, SO THERE SHOULD BE AT LEAST SOMETHING TO HELP THOSE THAT WOULD BE INCONVENIENCED WITHOUT A CAR. THEY DID NOT OFFER ANYTHING. I KNOW THE UPDATE/RECALL WILL BE WITHOUT A CHARGE HOWEVER THE AMOUNT OF TIME PEOPLE WILL BE INCONVENIENCED IS NOT WORTH IT. I WAS WILLING TO TAKE MY CAR IN SINCE THE LIGHT WAS ON, HOWEVER TO NOT HAVE IT FOR A WEEK OR MORE, I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THAT. THANK YOU FOR HAVING SUCH SITE TO VOICE MY CONCERNS. I AM ABOUT SAFETY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND I DON'T FEEL I RECEIVED THAT TODAY! *TR
Power train, May 2, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO A NEARBY TREE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Apr 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN INITIALLY STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 6/10/14*CN