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2008 Toyota TACOMA problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

446 owner complaints analyzed

11 distinct recall campaigns

56,756 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 model year. Data updated: . 312 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 112 of 446 complaints (25.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior10724.0%
Steering behavior4911.0%
Transmission and shifting235.2%
Fuel system concerns102.2%
Electrical and battery issues71.6%
Engine operation20.4%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Suspension
112
Vehicle Speed Control
78
Structure:Body
52
Unknown Or Other
43
Steering
40
Air Bags
28
Electrical System
24
Exterior Lighting
15
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Suspension112
Vehicle Speed Control78
Structure:Body52
Unknown Or Other43
Steering40
Air Bags28
Electrical System24
Exterior Lighting15

Suspension: 112; Vehicle Speed Control: 78; Structure:Body: 52; Unknown Or Other: 43; Steering: 40; Air Bags: 28; Electrical System: 24; Exterior Lighting: 15

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
95
25,000 to 49,999
52
50,000 to 74,999
44
75,000 to 99,999
33
100,000 to 149,999
58
150,000 and above
30
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00095
25,000 to 49,99952
50,000 to 74,99944
75,000 to 99,99933
100,000 to 149,99958
150,000 and above30

Under 25,000: 95; 25,000 to 49,999: 52; 50,000 to 74,999: 44; 75,000 to 99,999: 33; 100,000 to 149,999: 58; 150,000 and above: 30

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (95). 134 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2007
4
2008
20
2009
26
2010
62
2011
22
2012
15
2013
15
2014
32
2015
67
2016
44
2017
29
2018
17
2019
5
2020
15
2021
12
2022
19
2023
20
2024
7
2025
11
2026
4
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20074
200820
200926
201062
201122
201215
201315
201432
201567
201644
201729
201817
20195
202015
202112
202219
202320
20247
202511
20264

2007: 4; 2008: 20; 2009: 26; 2010: 62; 2011: 22; 2012: 15; 2013: 15; 2014: 32; 2015: 67; 2016: 44; 2017: 29; 2018: 17; 2019: 5; 2020: 15; 2021: 12; 2022: 19; 2023: 20; 2024: 7; 2025: 11; 2026: 4

Pattern summary

Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 107 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 49 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 23 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10214791 · 2008-01-14 (January 14, 2008)

ON 01/04/2008 I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC. I WAS STOPPED APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET FROM THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. WHILE STOPPED MY VEHICLE, A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB BEGAN TO ACCELERATE VIOLENTLY. I PROCEEDED TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT RAMMED INTO THE STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET. THE ACCELERATION WAS VIOLENT AND THE TRUCK WAS "FISHTAILING" FROM SIDE TO SIDE…

Owner-reported narrative. 919 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214791 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10216327 · 2008-01-28 (January 28, 2008)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE PREPARING TO MAKE A TURN AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPM'S INCREASED. THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD SURGE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHIFTED INTO PARK, AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT HAS SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 6,900.

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Owner report 10312187 · 2010-02-19 (February 19, 2010)

MY 08 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 THAT I PURCHASE ON 3/5/08 HAS HAD A THROTTLE AND STEERING PROBLEM FROM THE DAY I PURCHASE IT. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN CHECKED BY FREEMAN TOYOTA OF HURST, TX SEVERAL TIMES AND TOYOTA OF IRVING. TOYOTA OF IRVING CALLED IN A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE, WHO ALSO CHECKED AND DROVE IT. ALL TELLING ME THE TRUCK WAS PROGRAMMED TO ACT THE WAY IT WAS PERFORMING. ON 12/05/08 I FILLED A COMPLAINT WITH NCDS, CASE# 6008198. THE ARBITRATION RESULTS BETWEEN TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC., GULF STATES TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. HOUSTON, TX AND MY…

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Owner report 10232477 · 2008-06-27 (June 27, 2008)

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA, JUNE 16, 2008 I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALERS GARAGE AND TOLD THEM THAT THE PICKUP MOTOR WAS ENGINE SPEED WOULD RACE WHEN I WAS AS A STOP, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THAT MY FUEL MILES HAD DROP 5 MILES A GALLON. ALSO THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLAM IN AND OUT OF LOW GEAR GOING UP AND DOWN A HILL. THEY CLAIM THEY PUT IT ON THE COMPUTER AND IT DID NOT SHOW ANY ERROR. SO THAT THE TRUCK IS FINE, THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS PROBABLY FROM WHEN MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON I TOLD THEM I DON'T RUN MY AIR CONDITIONER. BUT THE TOLD ME T…

Owner-reported narrative. 10,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232477 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10713414 · 2015-04-28 (April 28, 2015)

I RECEIVED A RECALL ABOUT POSSIBLE REAR SPRING BREAKAGE DUE TO PRESSURE CORROSION. THE DESCRIPTION ADDRESSED THE POSSIBILITY OF A PUNCTURED GAS TANK OR DAMAGED BRAKE LINE. IT IS NOW LATE APRIL OF 2015 AND ACCORDING TO TOYOTA'S WEB SITE THEY ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX IT. WHEN I CONTACT THE DEALER, ALL THEY SAY IS WE ARE POWERLESS UNTIL WE HEAR FROM TOYOTA. I AM CONCERNED THAT TOYOTA DOES NOT WANT TO FIGURE OUT A SOLUTION. SURELY COMPANY WITH TOYOTA'S STAFF AND RESOURCES COULD HAVE COME UP WITH SOMETHING BY NOW. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 85,640 miles reported. Look up ODI 10713414 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10746045 · 2015-08-04 (August 4, 2015)

TACOMA LEAF SPRINGS BROKEN AND NOT SUPPORTING VEHICLE. DAMAGED AND REPLACED SHOCKS AND ALIGNMENT. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE DUE TO RECALL AND POSSIBLE PUNCTURE OF FUEL TANK DUE TO DEFECTIVE LEAF SPRINGS AND CAN ALSO SEVER THE BRAKE LINES. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF VOLUNTARY RECALL BUT HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE LEAF SPRINGS EVEN AFTER ADMITTING THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT SUPPORTED AS REQUIRED BY LEAF SPRINGS AND THAT THE SHOCKS WERE OVERUSED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE AND WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE LACK OF SUPPORT. NEW SHOCKS AND EVERYTHING EXCEPT LEAF SPRINGS INSTALLED …

Owner-reported narrative. 92,381 miles reported. Look up ODI 10746045 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10303710 · 2010-02-01 (February 1, 2010)

I PREVIOUSLY FILED ODI COMPLAINT 10282779 TO REPORT TO TWO INSTANCES WHERE MY TACOMA ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AT A TIME WHEN I HAD ABOUT 17,000 MI. ON THE VEHICLE. THEREAFTER I TRIED TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM. THE ONLY THING THAT CHANGED PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF THE SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION WAS THAT I ACQUIRED A BLACKBERRY CURVE TO REPLACE MY PREVIOUS CELL PHONE. MY OLD CELL PHONE WAS SMALLER, SO WHILE DRIVING I USUALLY KEPT IT IN THE SLOT NEXT TO MY GEAR SHIFTER. MY BLACKBERRY WAS MUCH BIGGER AND DIDN'T FIT IN THE SLOT. THEREFORE I PUT IT IN …

Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10303710 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10313832 · 2010-02-24 (February 24, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLES RPM LEVELS INCREASED ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN GEAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS 70 MPH AND THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 95 MPH WITHOUT HIM PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000. UPDATED 03/30/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE DOESN'T GO BACK TO IDLE IN BETWEEN GEARS; ESPECIALLY BETWEEN…

Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10313832 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10331239 · 2010-05-19 (May 19, 2010)

REFERENCING MY 2008 4.0L SIX-CYLINDER TOYOTA TACOMA WITH DEMAND 4X4, 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND TRD SPORT PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES A LIMITED SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL, I EXPERIENCED AN UNANTICIPATED UNEXPLAINABLE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. NOTE THAT THE TRUCK DOES NOT HAVE A USER CONTROLLABLE TORQUE LIMITING OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOWLY TRAVERSE A GRASSY SURFACE WHILE IN TWO-WHEEL DRIVE THE VEHICLE INVOLUNTARILY CAME TO A STANDSTILL. THE ENGINE HAD LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO MOVE. THE REAR WHEELS DID NOT S…

Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10331239 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11316862 · 2020-03-08 (March 8, 2020)

DURING A 60MPH DRIVE OVER HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL BRIDGE MY VEHICLE START TO STALL MID INCLINE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PURSUED YIELDING PO171 & PO174. THIS HAS BEEN TROUBLE SOME AND FEAR OF POWER LOST DURING DRIVING. FUEL PRESSURE WAS CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES BUT FINALLY SEEN INTERMITTENT PRESSURE DROP BELOW 20PSI.. THE FUEL PUMP AND DRAINER HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND NOW HAVE DRIVEN 400+ MILES NO CEL. NOTE THE ATTACHMENT OEM REPLACEMENT KIT INFO. I AM CONCERNED OF REPEAT DANGER OF MAJOR STALL DURING DRIVERBILITY.

Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11316862 at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

446 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

70.0%Usable mileage312 / 446 records
100.0%Valid incident date446 / 446 records
100.0%Valid filing date446 / 446 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates446 / 446 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Structure:Body
82.7%
ODI 10584327 · 11,201 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT AT A DOWNWARD ANGLE AND WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. I WAS GOING APPROX. 15PMH WHEN IT STARTED AND IT DIDN'T STOP SHAKING UNTIL I GOT DOWN TO ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT DAY AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM TO THEM. THEY GOT THE VEHICLE TO REPRODUCE THE VIBRATIONS AND I HAVE PAPERWORK STATING THIS. IT HAS BEEN A FULL YEAR LATER AND THEY HAVEN'T REPAIRED IT YET. THEY CONTINUALLY TELL ME PARTS ARE BEING DESIGNED. JUST WAIT. THAT'S ALL THEY KEEP SAYING. I FOUND O…

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118.8%
ODI 10651118 · 5,000 mi

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.

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1415.1%
ODI 10864978 · 30,000 mi

REAR LEAF SUSPENSION ON TACOMA TRG 4 DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE HI-WAY BOUNCE. IN WINTER CONDITIONS THE REAR END WOULD BOUNCE AND REPOSITION THE REAR END CAUSING SWAYING OF VEHICLE ON TURNS. THE INTERNAL CAB AND BOX VIBRATION MAY BE THE CATALYST FOR THE FRAME FAILURES IDENTIFIED IN PRIOR RECALLS? COMBINED WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT VIBRATION ISSUES AT HIGH SPEED HI-WAY TRAVEL THE REAR TIRES OF THE VEHICLE ARE CONSTANTLY DEVELOPING FLAT SPOTS AND REQUIRE EXCESSIVE BALANCING TO AVOID ADDED REAR END VIBRATION. MY VEHICLE HAS 55,000KM (ABOUT 30,000 MILE…

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1312.9%
ODI 10681865 · 10 mi

I JUST BOUGHT THIS TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER TRD OFF ROAD TRIM, AT LONGO TOYOTA, EL MONTE , CA AND I AM VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THE QUALITY OF PRODUCT I BOUGHT AT THAT DEALERSHIP I SHOULD HAVE LOOKED AROUND OR GONE TO WHERE I ALWAYS GO CERRITOS AUTO SQUARE. THE TRUCKS REAR LIFT GATE ONLY CLOSES FROM THE RIGHT SIDE AND THE LEFT SIDE REMAINS OPENS I NEED TO SLAM IT SHUT SO IT CAN COMPLETELY CLOSE, BUT THEN WHEN I OPEN IT THE LIFT GATE OPENS WITH FORCE FROM THE LEFT SIDE IT'S POPS OPEN IT DOESN'T OPEN LIKE IT SHOULD. ALSO THE FRONT TOYOTA EMBLEM ON T…

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216.5%
ODI 10837072 · 2,700 mi

PASSENGER SIDE DOOR COMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING. COLD WEATHER FREEZES INSIDE THE LATCH-HANDLE AND DOES NOT COMPLETE LATCH. WHEN PASSENGER PUT WEIGHT ON DOOR THEY NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE MOVING VEHICLE. A SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS OBSERVED WHEN GOING THROUGH A CORNER; NO PASSENGER.

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2510.5%
ODI 10967341 · 10 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH A SUDDEN VERY LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD, INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE, BUT AFTER VERIFYING THAT THE TRUCKS STABILITY WAS NOT LOST (IN JUST A COUPLE SECONDS) THEN STARTED FEELING AIR COMING FROM THE TOP. OPENED UP THE SUN/MOON ROOF COVER AND PIECES OF THE GLASS FELL. WAS NOT DRIVING BEHIND A TRUCK, NOR IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE NOR UNDER ANY TYPE OF BRIDGE OR BY-PASS. THE FREEWAY DIDN'T HAVE ANY BIG BUMPS, NOR DIPS. ONLY TWO OTHER VEHICLES WERE AROUND, ONE ON EACH SIDE BUT A BIT BEHIND ME, SINCE MY VEHICLE WAS IN THE…

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146.8%
ODI 11279470 · 8,000 mi

3RD GENERATION TACOMA AC CONDENSATION OUTLET TUBE IS POSITIONED OVER THE TACOMA FRAME RAIL. THEREFORE CONDENSATION DRIPS RIGHT ONTO THE FRAME RAIL EVENTUALLY CAUSING RUST. I HAVE NOTIFIED TOYOTA OF THE MATTER TO REQUEST A FIX.

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104.6%
ODI 11329562 · 5,500 mi

I STARTED TO NOTICE WHEN YOU WOULD STOP AT A RED. LIGHT AND APPLY THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WOULD SLOWLY EASE OFF LIKE IT HAD AIR IN THE BRAKE LINE.THIS WENT ON FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS.I HAD A DOCTORS APPOINTMENT AND WHEN I GOT TO THE OFFICE AND WAS PULLING IN THE PARKING SPACE I PRESSED THE BRAKE AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR SO I PRESSED THE SECOND TIME AND THE SAME THING I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO TRY THE THIRD TIME BECAUSE I HIT THE CONCRETE WALL AND DID APPROXIMATELY $5200 DAMAGES TO MY VEHICLE.THE ENGINE HAS A NOISE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER…

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33.4%
ODI 11394568 · 2,527 mi

VEHICLE HAD A FRONT/RIGHT COLLISION WITH THE TREES ON A ROAD DURING THE RAINY EVENING. VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY OUR CAR INSURANCE COMPANY ADJUSTER. THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER DEPLOYED THEREFORE THERE WERE SERIOUS INJURIES AND FRACTURES AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT. WHY DID THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY? WAS THERE A BREAKS OR OTHER SAFETY MALFUNCTIONING?

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56.3%
ODI 11396576 · 61 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IN ORDER TO CLOSE PROPERLY, DOORS MUST BE CLOSED FORCEFULLY TO ACHIEVE CLOSURE.

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813.6%
ODI 11617455

Corrosion right where the windshield meets the roof.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

42.7%
ODI 11693177

Paint chipping where the bed meets the cab.

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55.1%
ODI 11666856

This complaint is about the rear passenger side window on the vehicle. It is available for inspection upon request. This was a huge safety risk for me today. I had the rear passenger side door open (with the window rolled all the way up) gathering my things from the back seat. I closed the door with a normal amount of force and the window completely shattered causing me to be covered in glass shards. Luckily, no one was sitting in the back seat and at least I didn't get glass in my eyes. However, this is quite concerning. I don't believe the gl…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Suspension
217.1%
ODI 10450425 · 323 mi

AT 300 MILES I NOTICED UPON DOWNSHIFTING ( I BELIEVE 3-2 OR 2-1) A RUMBLESTRIP VIBRATION FEELING. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. IT STILL OCCURS EVERYTIME I DOWNSHIFT (SOMETIMES STRONGER FEELING THEN OTHER TIMES) I RESEARCHED PREVIOUS YEARS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT.. IT CANT BE HEALTHY FOR THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCHES. I NOW HAVE 1300 MILES...STILL HAPPENING...ANY THOUGHTS? *TR

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1310.4%
ODI 10511987 · 1,000 mi

DURING NORMAL (MILD ACCELERATION) THE TRUCK VIBRATES AND SHUDDERS. THE PROBLEM WAS PRESENTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND A TSB WAS PERFORMED BUT NO IMPROVEMENT. DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA COMPANY REFUSED TO FIX THE ISSUE. *TR

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88.6%
ODI 10631148 · 30 mi

WE WERE DRIVING HOME AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE TRUCK. THERE WAS SEVERE VIBRATION INSIDE THE CAB AND IT FELT LIKE THE DRIVESHAFT WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. WE HAVE HAD BACK TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALER AND 2 OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM TOYOTA. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED DIFFERENT COMPONENTS ON THE SUSPENSION AND MOTOR MOUNTS, NO CHANGE. TIRES HAVE BEEN BALANCED, RE-BALANCED AND REPLACED NO CHANGE. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS TRUED AND BALANCED, NO CHANGE. THE DRIVESHAFT WAS RE…

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44.0%
ODI 11218666 · 15,000 mi

BOTH MY TRUCK AND MY DADS TRUCK MAKE MODEL AND YEAR AND BOTH OF THE FRAME ARE RUSTING ON THE FRAME AND FRAME WELDS AS WELL AS THE LEAF SPRINGS ARE RUSTING AND STARTING TO FLATTEN OUT WHILE PARKED AND THE DRIVE SHAFT AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS STARTING TO RUST VERY QUICKLY AS WELL THEY ARE JUST DAILY DRIVERS AND WE KEEP THEM VERY CLEAN AND LIVE IN FLORIDA SO WE DON'T HAVE ROAD SALT

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144.3%
ODI 10809882 · 110 mi

ON 11/23/15 I WAS ABLE TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. ON 11/24/15 I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE TO CRANK IT UP WHEN THE VEHICLE'S WARNING LIGHTS OF BRAKE, ABS WARNING TO CHECK THE ANTI'LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE ANTISKID/TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON AT APPROXIMATE 110 MILES. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT HURT THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE IT AND THAT IT WAS SAFE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS PROBABLY JUST A FUSE BY A SALESPERSON, WHO ALLEGEDLY TALKED TO ONE OF THE MASTER TECHNICIANS ABOUT THE SITUATION. …

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62.5%
ODI 11074197 · 2,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS TRUCK SHIFTS ERRATICALLY. THE FIRST SECOND SHIFT ALTERNATES BETWEEN EXTREMELY SLOW AND HARSH ENOUGH TO MAKE THE TRUCK BUCK AND SHAKE. BECAUSE OF THIS SHIFT ISSUE POWER APPLIED AT LOW SPEEDS IS INCONSISTENT. THE TRANSMISSION SEARCHES FOR GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND DOWNSHIFTS EXCESSIVELY. THE TRANSMISSION ISSUES STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND ARE ONGOING. THE ISSUES OCCUR AT SPEEDS FROM 2MPH THROUGH 75MPH THESE ISSUES MAKE THE VEHICLE UNPREDICTABLE AND MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ADDITONALY THE U …

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62.9%
ODI 11152625 · 2,200 mi

HAVE NOT PAID ONE LONTH YET AND IT HAS 2000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH OR SENI ROUGH ROAD THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LIKE A RATTLE OF A CAN OR LOOS METAL PLATE. BROUGHT IT FOR WARRANTY CHECK AND THEY SAID IT IS THE BRAKE PADS BUT THIS NOISE KEEPS ON EVEN WHEN BRAKE IS PRESSED.

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41.8%
ODI 11183998 · 12 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK AT NORMAL SPEED 45+ MILES AND SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE HAS SEVERE VIBRATION FELT THROUGH OUT THE CAR. IT GETS WORST WHEN BRAKING SLOWLY AS IT COMES TO A STOP. ITS FELT ON THE STEERING WHEEL, BRAKE PEDAL, SEATS AS WELL AS THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE TRUCK. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT'S NORMAL BUT I HAVE NEVER FELT THIS ON ANY TOYOTAS. I HAVE WORKED FOR TOYOTA FOR MANY YEARS AND TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP TELLING ME THIS IS NORMAL IS JUST CRAZY. I BELIEVE IT'S COMING FROM THE DRIVE SHAFT OR REAR AXLE AREA BUT BY ME FIXIN…

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11.1%
ODI 11394568 · 2,527 mi

VEHICLE HAD A FRONT/RIGHT COLLISION WITH THE TREES ON A ROAD DURING THE RAINY EVENING. VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY OUR CAR INSURANCE COMPANY ADJUSTER. THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER DEPLOYED THEREFORE THERE WERE SERIOUS INJURIES AND FRACTURES AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT. WHY DID THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY? WAS THERE A BREAKS OR OTHER SAFETY MALFUNCTIONING?

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33.8%
ODI 11426365

When starting and stopping there is a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

23.7%
ODI 11536202

Experience steering wheel vibrations between speeds of 60 mph and 80 mph - have taken vehicle to dealership and they have confirmed problem but said it was a characteristic condition of the suspension on vehicle. It is highly distracting when operating a motor vehicle at freeway speeds and with out warning the steering wheel starts shaking back and forth. Dealership has rebalanced and rotated tires 5 times and performed vehicle alignment - recently they changed the tire and loading information decal which changed the air pressure from 36psi d…

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53.4%
ODI 11611656

The strut blew through the top hat on the drivers side strut assembly/strut mount driving on a state highway. This design has a cast aluminum top hat that bears the dynamic forces and shocks. It can, and in my case, did catastrophically fail. Had failure happened at higher speeds or under other circumstances it could impair controlability at speed. There are no warning lights or sensors available for this problem. Online owner's forums for the new 2024 model year of the Toyota Tacoma (so-called 4th generation) are starting to report this id…

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99.1%
ODI 11675769

The vehicle is unstable and easy to lose control! The vehicle height is asymmetrical! The vehicle body shakes! The tires are abnormally worn! The geometry deviation of the vehicle's rear axle is too large

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Unknown Or Other
4314.6%
ODI 10863268 · 2 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE WAS NOT GOING PAST 2K RPM AND OVER 20MPH. CONNECTED TO AN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC READER WHICH GAVE ME CODES P2440 AND P2442- SECONDARY AIR INJECTION VALVE STUCK OPEN BANK 1 & 2. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND TOYOTA DOES NOT COVER FAULTY EQUIPMENT UNDER ANY WARRANTY (POWERTRAIN OR FEDERAL EMISSIONS) ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE ISSUED CANADA TSB 3861 ACKNOWLEDGING THE DEFICIENCY, BUT LEAVING THE OWNER TO PAY $645.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART FROM TOYOTA DEALER. THIS IS UNSATISFACTORY- …

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1310.4%
ODI 10714807 · 48,000 mi

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

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99.7%
ODI 10983407

MY MODEL CAME WITH A ENTUNE RADIO. THEY USE SOFTWARE . SOMETIMES THE RADIO WORKS JUST FINE OR IT MIGHT TURN OFF AND RESTART OR THE BLUETOOTH WORKS THEN DOESNT. IT HAS BEEN A NUMBER OF WACKY PROBLEMS. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ON YOU TUBE AND THE INTERNET. TOYOTA IGNORES THE PROBLEMS.

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2928.7%
ODI 10706732 · 300 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK, MY HUSBAND HEARD A "POPPING" SOUND, LOOKED IN THE BACKSEAT, AND SAW THAT THE RIGHT, REAR JUMPSEAT, WHICH HAD BEEN IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION, WAS "SEAT-DOWN, HEADREST UP" AND THE RIGHT REAR PANE OF GLASS IN THE REAR WINDSHIELD HAD SHATTERED. THE RESPONSE OF REINHARDT TOYOTA WAS, "YOUR WARRANTY DOESN'T COVER GLASS, BUT WE'LL REPAIR IT FOR $1,100."

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5015.5%
ODI 10821493 · 900 mi

2016 TOYOTA TACOMA EXHIBITS A SEVERE RESONANT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND GAS PEDAL FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE. THE BUZZING VIBRATION EMANATES THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND GAS PEDAL AT A SEVERITY AND PITCH THAT CAUSES DISCOMFORT, TINGLING IN THE HANDS, ARMS, AND RIGHT LEG'TO AN EXTENT I BECOME DISTRACTED WHEN DRIVING OWING TO THE DISCOMFORT AND USE UNSAFE DRIVING METHODS TO AVOID THE STEERING WHEEL OR GAS PEDAL. 'WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 1,000 THROUGH 3,000 RPMS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND GAS PEDAL EXHIBIT A RESONANT BUZZING VIBRATION. THE …

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3514.6%
ODI 10971534 · 2,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY TACOMA AT FREEWAY SPEED, I ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE GEARSHIFT FORWARD INTO NEUTRAL. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF, LOSING POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING, BRAKING, ETC. EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH BEGAN TO FLASH INCLUDING LOW OIL PRESSURE, HIGH TRANS TEMP, ETC. I ALSO RECREATED THIS PROBLEM AT A LATER TIME (AFTER I FIGURED OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED) AND IT WAS THE SAME RESULT--THE TRUCKS MOTOR DIED WHEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER.

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2612.6%
ODI 11112959 · 5 mi

THE 2018 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS A PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM THAT DOES NOTHING MORE THAN BEEP LOUDLY AT THE DRIVER WHEN IT "THINKS" I NEED TO BRAKE. IT IS OVERLY SENSITIVE AND SERVES AS A DANGEROUS DISTRACTION WHENEVER I AM IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AS AN EXAMPLE, ON TIGHT CITY ROADS WITH CARS PARKED ON BOTH SIDES IT DETECTS THE CARS ON BOTH SIDES AND CONSTANTLY GOES OFF. IT DETECTS GUARDRAILS AND SIGNAGE ON CURVES. I WAS TOLD BEFORE I BOUGHT IT THAT IT CAN BE SHUT OFF, BUT THAT WAS NOT REALLY TRUE. IT CAN ONLY BE TURNED OFF FOR THE DURATION OF THE DRIVE…

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2511.5%
ODI 11184545 · 2 mi

MY NEW 2019 TACOMA 4X4 TRD PRO HAS A TERRIBLE VIBRATION PROBLEM WHEN STOPPING FROM 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR. IT FEELS LIKE IT NEEDS A BRAKE JOB? THE VIBRATION STARTS AS YOU ARE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD TO TAKE IT IN TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM (JAN 26TH, AND FEB 13TH, IT'S STILL AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS?

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89.2%
ODI 11339594 · 400 mi

WHEN YOU ARE BACKING UP WITH YOUR HEAD LIGHTS ON DURING THE DAY YOUR BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN GOES ALMOST DARK. LETS SAY IT IS RAINING OR ANY OTHER REASON YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE YOUR HEAD LIGHT'S ON OR WANT THEM ON AND YOU NEED TO BACK UP YOUR SCREEN FOR THE BACKUP CAMERA GOES ALMOST DARK YOU CAN NOT MAKE ANYTHING OUT ON THE SCREEN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THE CAMERA SCREEN SHOULD REMAIN BRIGHT JUST AS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR HEAD LIGHTS ON. A PERSON SHOULD NOT HAVE TO TURN OFF THE HEAD LIGHTS OFF JUST TO SEE THE BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN. SOME STATES RE…

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1215.0%
ODI 11398319 · 20 mi

TROUBLE CLOSING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. HAVE TO FORCEFULLY SHUT IN ORDER TO CLOSE.

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813.6%
ODI 11475410

Our nonprofit agency raised funds to purchase a brand new $57,000 Tacoma for our food bank deliveries and when it was shipped to Molokai from Oahu, the air conditioner does not work. With the current heat wave, it is a danger! I called the sales dept, who referred me to management, who referred me to customer care who referred me to service dept who referred me to customer care again who referred me to sales. I called 7 different entities...an endless loop. NO ONE will help us. There is no "authorized " Toyota dealer on our island and it will …

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1018.5%
ODI 11537882

Over the past several months, I have encountered the Vehicle Stability Control system engaging approximately 6 times when cornering and braking on dry pavement. It is a startling event that I feel causes a hazard. If I encountered a problem while this was happening, I am not sure I could control the vehicle. I have taken the truck to the dealer three times. The first time they turned the rear drums, stating that was the cause of the vibration I reported. After it happened again and took it back a few weeks later, they replaced the rear brakes …

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2214.8%
ODI 11615880

Chirp noise on cold start Coming from the a/c compressor, It goes away when warms up

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88.1%
ODI 11665498

Transmission problems slipping and clunky at only 1800 miles

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00.0%

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Vehicle Speed Control
227.5%
ODI 10468882 · 5,000 mi

MY TACOMA TENDS TO SURGE FORWARD WHEN IT IS STOPPED. I THINK IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER BEING ON. IF SOMEONE ISN'T ON THE BRAKE FIRMLY THEY MAY TAP THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THEM. *TR

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75.6%
ODI 10543960 · 9,500 mi

FRONT END SHAKES EXCESSIVELY WHEN ACCELERATING OVER 50 MPH AND FEELS WOBBLY STEERING AND JITTERS DURING DECELERATION. VERY ANNOYING FEELS LIKES DRIVERS SIDE TIRES ARE LOOSE WHEN DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TR

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44.3%
ODI 10680961 · 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

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98.9%
ODI 10735633 · 100 mi

MY 2015 TACOMA HAS AN INDICATION THAT CRUISE CONTROL (CC) IS TURNED ON, BUT NOT IF CC IS ENGAGED OR DISENGAGED. I WAS DRIVING IN THE RIGHT LANE ON A MULTIPLE LANE FREEWAY WITH CC ON AND ENGAGED. WHEN I APPROACHED SLOWER MOVING TRAFFIC IN THE LANE I WAS TRAVELING, I MOVED TO THE LEFT LANE TO PASS. I USED THE ACCELERATOR IN ORDER TO SPEED UP AND MINIMIZE MY IMPACT ON THE FASTER MOVING TRAFFIC IN THE LANE. I DID THIS WITHOUT DISENGAGING CC. FEELING SOCIAL PRESSURE TO MOVE RIGHT AS TRAFFIC WAS BACKING UP EVEN AT MY ACCELERATED SPEED, I RELEASED THE…

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103.1%
ODI 10823868 · 2,500 mi

FIRST INCIDENT OCCURED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN LIGHT SNOW AND ICE CONDITION. 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM DID NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING PROPERLY. ENGAGED NEW "CRAWL-CONTROL" SYSTEM PER OWNER'S MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS. DURING USE OF CRAWL-CONTROL THE MOTOR RPM'S EXCEEDED 5,500; IMMEDIATELY PRESSED ENGINE-STOP BUTTON AND APPLIED BRAKES. INCIDENT RESULTED IN CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE OF FRONT DRIVE-LINE. DAMAGE INCLUDED FRONT DRIVE-SHAFT FAILURE; DEALER INDICATED "DRIVE-LINE" REPLACED. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS ADJACENT TO FRONT DRIVE-SHAFT. VEHIC…

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104.2%
ODI 10990955 · 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ODOR OF BURNING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V285000 (POWER TRAIN). LATER, WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THREE UNSPECIFIED WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN COMPONENT HAD DISCONNECTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPA…

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188.7%
ODI 11129173 · 500 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH ALL TSS (TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE) SYSTEMS ENABLED (AS IS THE ONLY DEFAULT SETTING ON THIS TRUCK) WITH THREE PASSENGERS (MY YOUNG FAMILY) AT ABOUT 50 MPH ON A SOMEWHAT CURVY MOUNTAIN ROAD. THE TRUCK'S PCS (PRE COLLISION SYSTEM) SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES ERRONEOUSLY WHEN A CAR (NOT IN MY PATH OR LANE) ON A CURVE WAS SLOWING TO TURN OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE TRUCK DROPPED SPEED RAPIDLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY UNTIL I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR HARD, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION HAD ANOTHER VEHICLE BEEN FOLLOWING ME. THE TOYOTA P…

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115.0%
ODI 11186358 · 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END WAS SMASHED IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY HANDLED THE CLAIM AND THE ADJUSTERS PLANNED TO EVALUATE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT …

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78.0%
ODI 11384611 · 10,000 mi

THE PRE COLISION SYSTEM IS FAULTED OUT DUE TO THE SENSOR BEHIND THE WINDSHILD

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56.3%
ODI 11412879 · 150 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT HOLD 6TH GEAR WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DOWN SHIFT TO 5TH AND SOMETIMES 4TH. THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE SURGE FORWARD ABRUPTLY.

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00.0%

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23.7%
ODI 11755950 · 15,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the transmission failed to operate properly while driving 35 MPH and attempting to accelerate. While driving uphill or downhill, the transmission was slow to shift into the intended gear, and the vehicle was slow to accelerate. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound while turning the steering wheel. While driving in the left lane with another vehicle in the right lane, the vehicle stopped suddenly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the …

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21.3%
ODI 11617480

●It makes a lot of vibration uphill 25-40mph. ●It feels like hunting gear when itñs shifting to the second gear. ●it got stock in second gear in the middle of the traffic and there was risk because cars where behind me yelling me.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Power Train
3411.5%
ODI 10450425 · 323 mi

AT 300 MILES I NOTICED UPON DOWNSHIFTING ( I BELIEVE 3-2 OR 2-1) A RUMBLESTRIP VIBRATION FEELING. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. IT STILL OCCURS EVERYTIME I DOWNSHIFT (SOMETIMES STRONGER FEELING THEN OTHER TIMES) I RESEARCHED PREVIOUS YEARS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT.. IT CANT BE HEALTHY FOR THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCHES. I NOW HAVE 1300 MILES...STILL HAPPENING...ANY THOUGHTS? *TR

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2116.8%
ODI 10511987 · 1,000 mi

DURING NORMAL (MILD ACCELERATION) THE TRUCK VIBRATES AND SHUDDERS. THE PROBLEM WAS PRESENTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND A TSB WAS PERFORMED BUT NO IMPROVEMENT. DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA COMPANY REFUSED TO FIX THE ISSUE. *TR

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1314.0%
ODI 10631148 · 30 mi

WE WERE DRIVING HOME AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE TRUCK. THERE WAS SEVERE VIBRATION INSIDE THE CAB AND IT FELT LIKE THE DRIVESHAFT WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. WE HAVE HAD BACK TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALER AND 2 OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM TOYOTA. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED DIFFERENT COMPONENTS ON THE SUSPENSION AND MOTOR MOUNTS, NO CHANGE. TIRES HAVE BEEN BALANCED, RE-BALANCED AND REPLACED NO CHANGE. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS TRUED AND BALANCED, NO CHANGE. THE DRIVESHAFT WAS RE…

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98.9%
ODI 10701975 · 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH DURING COLD WEATHER, THE CLUTCH AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE DEPRESSED BUT THE CLUTCH REMAINED DEPRESSED WHEN RELEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SIX SECONDS, THE CLUTCH RELEASED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE REAR OF VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. UPDATED 5/15/15*CN UPDA…

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13441.5%
ODI 10818052 · 750 mi

ON A COLD START, AFTER YOU PUT THE VEHICLE IN D (DRIVE) THERE IS UP TO A 7 SECOND DELAY ON ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE ACCELERATOR CAN BE PRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FOR UP TO 7 SECONDS LEAVING ME STRANDED FOR EXAMPLE IF I HAVE BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY TO THE STREET. ONCE I PLACE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE ON A COLD START, I CANNOT MOVE FOR UP TO 7 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME ON A COLD START.

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6728.0%
ODI 10906819 · 200 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN COLD. DELAY IN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WHEN COLD. TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS TOO QUICKLY AT VERY LOW SPEEDS.

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2914.1%
ODI 11110480 · 200 mi

BOUGHT TRUCK BRAND NEW. WITHIN A COUPLES OF WEEKS NOTICED RANDOM SHUDDERING VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE NOT AROUND 35-45 MPH. TOOK IT TO TOYOTA. THEY STATED THEY COULD NOT IMITATE THE ISSUE. SHUDDERING IS WORSE AND CONSISTENT AROUND 35-50 MPH. CURRENTLY AROUND 2000 MILES ON ODOMETER. SCHEDULED ANOTHER APPT WITH TOYOTA THIS WEEK.

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3917.9%
ODI 11171246 · 200 mi

TRUCK HAS VERY PRONOUNCED SHUDDERING DURING BRAKING BETWEEN 40-10 MPH. IT ALSO HAS SHUDDERING DURING CRUISING BETWEEN 25-45 MPH. REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOWLS WHILE CRUISING AT 40-50 MPH AND SOMETIMES DURING DECELERATION.

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1517.2%
ODI 11320325 · 2,400 mi

VEHICLE STRUGGLES TO START WITH NORMAL STARTING PROCEDURES. VEHICLE'S IGNITION DELAYS NORMAL STARTING PROCEDURES SOMETIMES ALLOWING THE KEY TO BE HELD SYSTEMATICALLY FOR AN ABNORMAL PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE VEHICLE STARTING. IF VEHICLE FAILS TO START IN THE FIRST TRY WITHIN 3-5 SECONDS VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. THEN A SECOND ATTEMPT WOULD HAVE TO BE MADE. THIS IS NOT COMMON FOR A GAS ENGINE VEHICLE . WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THIS IS NORMAL FOR MOST LATE MODEL TACOMAS.

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1417.5%
ODI 11408651 · 8,000 mi

UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE WILL HAVE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT, UP TO AND INCLUDING A NEAR STALL OR STUTTERING. HAS LED TO SEVERAL NEAR MISSES (X2). THE TSS SYSTEM TAKES OVER AND DOES IT'S THING VERSUS ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR THE CONDITIONS. EXAMPLE WOULD BE AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF BRAKES DUE TO DEER IN ROAD CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL ON AN ICY ROAD WAY. DRIVER RELEASED GAS PEDAL AND WAS COASTING AS DEER WAS CROSSING. DUE TO BRAKES BEING AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE, DEER BECAME SPOOKED AND STOPPED CROSSING, VEHIC…

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915.3%
ODI 11466518

When stopped on an hill and depressing the throttle lightly the "Hill Assist" disengages and allows the vehicle to roll backwards. The 1st time this occurred I had a trailer in drive and it rolled backwards breaking a taillight in a jack-knife situation. I took the vehicle to my dealership were the vehicle was checked and no problem was found. They refused to replaced the tail light as no problem was found. The 2nd time was in congested traffic moving at a snails pace. On a steep hill stop and start traffic. When I slowly applied throttle…

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713.0%
ODI 11575419

I received a recall notice saying that welding debris on the rear axle could cause bolts to loosen resulting in parts falling off the truck and crashing. I have called servco Toyota Honolulu service department 3 separate times. Talked to a number of managers and representatives. The first time they said they cannot do the recall yet and are waiting for parts and procedures, would not give me a date and said I cannot schedule a service appointment. In the recall it is clearly laid out to inspect and retighten bolts, and replace any damaged parts…

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5436.2%
ODI 11588150

I’ve only had the vehicle about a month with only 1245 miles on it. I was leaving a parking lot and pulled out on the road and the vehicle shifted in neutral after a minute or so the vehicle then slammed back into gear. It did this 2 or 3 times. I pulled into a gas station turned the vehicle off and waited a few minutes. I turned the vehicle back on backed out and preceded to drive when the same issue happened again. But now the vehicle would not shift into other gears. This time the check engine light came on with 3 reported errors 1.…

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2020.2%
ODI 11658635

Vehicle was set in tow/haul mode. Tow/haul mode provides higher acceleration by changing the operation of transmission. Vehicle was towing 2500lb cargo trailer on interstate. Driver stopped at rest area and turned off engine and left vehicle. Driver returned to vehicle 5 minutes later. Driver started engine and proceeded to leave the rest area. Driver was on highway entrance ramp. Entrance ramp merges with right lanr Driver attempted to accelerate to enter highway in such a way that there would be safe distance between end of trailer and car o…

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233.3%
ODI 11729067

I have a 2026 Toyota Tacoma 850 miles on it. I had a problem at about 200 miles that the transmition started to shutter or vibrate as it was slowing down around 26 miles an hour to 10 not exactly that every time but close and as it slowed down it had this distinct vibration or shutter under 5 miles an hour it shifted and it smoothed out. I took it Toyota to my dealer their response was that it was a" normal characteristic of the vehicle" my issue is I don't think a normal characteristic of the vehicle is necessarily an intended way the transmi…

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Steering
124.1%
ODI 10434747 · 3 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND PULL TOWARDS THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING 57 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,100.

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1411.2%
ODI 10542819 · 6 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

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88.6%
ODI 10654144 · 500 mi

MY 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA WHEN DRIVING ON THE FWY OVER 60 MPH HAS VIBRATION AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKE,DEALER HAS REPLACED TIRES, RE-ALIGNED AND ROAD FORCE BALANCE ALL WHEELS AND PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. VEHICLE IS NOW AT 5000 MILES AND BEING BOUGHT BACK AFTER ARBITRATION, OH IT TOOK 2 TACOMA'S WITH SAME ISSUE AND 2/1/2 YEARS TO GET TO THIS POINT. *TR

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44.0%
ODI 10811464 · 5,000 mi

AS WE WERE DRIVING LAST NIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL FELL APART DURING A TURN, RENDERING IT INSTANTLY UNMOVABLE. WE GOT STUCK IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE. WE COULD NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE TOO MANY CARS WERE WHIZZING BY US. WHEN WE DISLODGED THE BROKEN PIECE WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE. WE PHYSICALLY HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TOGETHER SO THAT WE COULD DRIVE HOME. TOYOTA HAULED THE CAR OFF THIS MORNING. YOU'RE VERY LUCKY TO BE ALIVE, WE CAN TAKE THIS VERY SERIOUSLY AND WOULD HOPE THAT YOU WOULD DO THE SAME. AS SOON AS WE COULD MOVE THE VEHICLE TO…

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41.2%
ODI 10955114 · 200 mi

VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND BOUNCES UP AND DOWN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS(65 MPH) INTERMITTENTLY.

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20.8%
ODI 11055400 · 650 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RETRACT NO MATTER HOW THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF ESCONDIDO (231 LINCOLN PARKWAY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CHECKED THE ALIGNMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650.

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62.9%
ODI 11152625 · 2,200 mi

HAVE NOT PAID ONE LONTH YET AND IT HAS 2000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH OR SENI ROUGH ROAD THERE IS A NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LIKE A RATTLE OF A CAN OR LOOS METAL PLATE. BROUGHT IT FOR WARRANTY CHECK AND THEY SAID IT IS THE BRAKE PADS BUT THIS NOISE KEEPS ON EVEN WHEN BRAKE IS PRESSED.

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104.6%
ODI 11182685

MY STARRING WHEEL HORN DOESN'T WORK, ON MY NEW 2019 NEAT HEADING R IN MY 2015 TACOMA

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33.4%
ODI 11323329 · 525 mi

WHEN IN REVERSE AND BACKING UP, ENGINE WILL SURGE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. IN A TIGHT SPACE TRUCK IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR

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33.8%
ODI 11428823

My 2021 Toyota Tacoma is experiencing these exact conditions as discussed in this TSB. T12he only difference between the vehicle in this TSB and mine is I have a 2 wheel drive Tacoma and this TSB is for the 4 wheel drive model. 2021 Toyota Tacoma power train TSB (Bulletin T-SB-0124-20) Bulletin Date:Dec. 15, 2020 Component:Power train. Bulletin Summary:TSB: some 2016 ? 2021 model year tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph. This vibration is fe…

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23.4%
ODI 11562740

The vehicle since approximately 45,000 miles had exhibited occasional steering wheel jitter that would go away when traveling at high speeds. In addition to the steering wheel jitter, the vehicle would pull to the right when traveling and required continued contact with the steering wheel. Dealerships had indicated the vehicle needed an alignment since approximately 30,000 miles. Wheel balancing performed at discount tire acceptably reduced the amount that the vehicle pulls towards the right when traveling at highway speeds. At 78k miles wh…

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916.7%
ODI 11536202

Experience steering wheel vibrations between speeds of 60 mph and 80 mph - have taken vehicle to dealership and they have confirmed problem but said it was a characteristic condition of the suspension on vehicle. It is highly distracting when operating a motor vehicle at freeway speeds and with out warning the steering wheel starts shaking back and forth. Dealership has rebalanced and rotated tires 5 times and performed vehicle alignment - recently they changed the tire and loading information decal which changed the air pressure from 36psi d…

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42.7%
ODI 11627787 · 188,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently drifted to the left and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the instrument panel was not functioning properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the long block and torque converter had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed …

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1010.1%
ODI 11675769

The vehicle is unstable and easy to lose control! The vehicle height is asymmetrical! The vehicle body shakes! The tires are abnormally worn! The geometry deviation of the vehicle's rear axle is too large

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00.0%

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Engine
12241.4%
ODI 10565138 · 18,600 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 2 HOURS AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65) MPH I EXITED THE HIGHWAY TO A INTERSECTION WITH A RED LIGHT. UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD ON ITS OWN. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO STOP A COLLISION BY PUTTING THE TRUCK INTO NEUTRAL . I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE BY ONLY USING THE BRAKES. THE ENGINE OVER REVOLUTIONS BUT CAME BACK TO A IDLE IN JUST A FEW SECONDS. I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THIS IN THE PAST TWO YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. I WAS NOT TOWING ANYTHING AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT LOADED WITH A…

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75.6%
ODI 10500805 · 803 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A WHINING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 803. UPDATED 4/22/13 *CN UPDATED 06/03/2013 *JS

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66.5%
ODI 10595343 · 3 mi

AT COLD START UP, OIL PUMP MAKES A HIGH PITCH WHINE NOISE. DEALER SAYS ITS NORMAL DOES NOT CHECK THE ENGINE. *TR

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1211.9%
ODI 10668292 · 670 mi

ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS EATEN BY SOME KIND OF RODENT - TWICE! DASH PANEL LIGHTS CAME ON, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SINCE IT WAS NEW. DEALER REPORTED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HAD BEEN EATEN BY SOME KIND OF RODENT. THE REPAIR WAS MAKE ($500.53 DISCOUNTED), AND THE FIRST NIGHT THE TRUCK WAS BACK IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE - IT HAPPENED AGAIN. WE LIVE IN THE CITY WITH MANY VEHICLES PARTED IN THE STREET. I HAVE LIVED IN THE SAME HOUSE FOR OVER 27 YEARS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD A VEHICLE PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY WITH NO RODENT PROBLEM. WHY NOW? WHY THIS …

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4714.6%
ODI 10837801 · 10,000 mi

AFTER 10,000 MILES THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE TRACTION CONTROL. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY LOOKED AT IT SAYING I JUST NEED NEW SENSORS. DROVE IT A COUPLE MORE DAYS AND NOTICED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NON EXISTENT. I DRIVE A LOT FOR WORK AND USE IT A TON AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WOULDN'T EVEN BRING THE LIGHT ON OR WORK AT ALL. THE NEXT DAY STARTED DRIVING AND THE REAL ISSUES STARTED. TURNED TRUCK ON; SAME PROBLEMS I HAVE BEEN HAVING; THEN THE TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT. KEPT GOING AND GO…

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3615.1%
ODI 10935959 · 1,200 mi

3.5L V6, LIMITED EDITION, EXTENDED CAB, 4X4, AUTOMATIC, 1200 MILES ON ODOMETER. DRIVING ABOUT 35MPH ON SNOW COVERED ROAD IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. ENGINE NOT COMPLETELY WARMED UP AND OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE 9 DEGREES. SUDDENLY ENGINE REVVED UP WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE ON ACCELERATOR AND VEHICLE WENT INTO A SIDEWAYS SLIDE INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. REVVING LASTED ABOUT 2 SECONDS AND THEN CAME BACK TO NORMAL RPM'S. I GOT VEHICLE BACK IN CONTROL BUT THE UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WAS AN EYE OPENER AND I WAS VERY FORTUNATE THERE WERE NO ONCOMING VEHICLES. VEHICL…

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2512.1%
ODI 11104866

AROUND 12:30PM ON 6/28 MY TOYOTA TACOMA 2018 VIN# [XXX] STARTED TO BLINK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IT WAS FOLLOW BY THE ENGINE SHAKING AND NOT TAKING GEARS UP THEREFORE VERY SLOWLY ACCELERATING UP TO THE 40MPH. SEEING ALL THIS I DECIDED TO HEAD TO THE DEALERSHIP BIG HORN IN GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO AT ABOUT 1:00PM FROM MY HOUSE IN BASALT, CO. BUT AS THE PROBLEM PERSISTED I HAD TO STOP IN EL JEBEL, CO AND CALL BOTH THE DEALER AND TOYOTA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. MY FIRST ATTEMPT TO RECEIVE SERVICE FROM BOB ADAMS TRUCKING RESULTED IN A TWO HOUR WASTE OF …

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2812.8%
ODI 11286780 · 1 mi

DRIVING TO THE UPS BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT ON, VEHICLE LOST POWER, ABLE TO ONLY MOVE 1 MILE AN HOUR, BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ALSO SAID BRAKE OVERRIDE, ADVISE BRING TO DEALER . LUCKILY I WAS A HUNDRED FEET AWAY FROM THE TOYOTA DEALER WHEN THIS HAPPENED LIVING IN A SMALL TOWN. TURN ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND DROVE INTO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP.

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1416.1%
ODI 11299632 · 1,427 mi

RE: 2020 TOYOTA TACOMA, ENGINE FAILURE ON 12/20/19 CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE ON HIGHWAY, TOWED TO DEALER. ENGINE SEIZED WITH 1400 MILES. NO VEHICLE ACCESS, NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, CORRESPONDENCE NOR ANSWER FROM TOYOTA FOR ALMOST ONE MONTH

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1113.8%
ODI 11398320 · 20 mi

WHITE SMOKE AND STRONG GAS SMELL OUT OF EXHAUST UPON START UP.

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711.9%
ODI 11500132

My 2022 Tacoma has 1200 miles on it. While turning a corner I slowed down to make the turn when I pushed on the pedal to speed back up there was no response from the engine. It was dark outside and my dash lit up like the key was turned off. I kind of panicked and began pumping the pedal thinking I was out of gas. The fuel gage showed 3/4 an after 3 or 4 seconds it started back up. A week or so before I was at a red light when it turned green I tried to accelerate, the engine hesitated again like it was out of gas. I pumped the pedal but no re…

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814.8%
ODI 11572480

Wiring harness on the vehicle is being completely replaced due to "rodent damage" according to the dealer. I am not an automotive engineer but if compromised wiring finally fails while driving I suspect a number of systems could be affected. There was no indication of this problem during vehicle operations. My insurance company agreed to pay for this about $7200. I have owned the vehicle for ten months.

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64.0%
ODI 11612202

While driving I received numerous system malfunction warnings followed by a message to visit my dealership. While driving into the dealership the vehicle started losing power and engine went into complete failure. It is now at dealership and waiting for it to be inspected. When alerts first went off I was unable to stop because I was on a busy dangerous street.

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33.0%
ODI 11679590

I purchased a brand-new 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. From the first day, the steering wheel was off-center and the vehicle vibrated while driving. At around 500 miles, I noticed severe instability and abnormal tire wear. A wheel alignment report showed: Thrust angle: +0.15° (spec: 0° ± 0.05°) Rear toe: Left 0.23°, Right -0.10° (difference: 0.33°, spec ≤ 0.15°) Front caster: Both sides out of specification (shown in red on report) Driving symptoms include: Cannot maintain straight-line driving; requires constant steering correction. E…

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116.7%
ODI 11737961

While attempting to cross 3 lanes of oncoming traffic from a standstill the vehicle lost all power and barely moved 2 feet, irrespective my efforts of stabbing at the throttle, and almost got us killed. Fortunately I slammed on the brakes and barely missed being hit head on. No warning lamps or codes popped up. This is now the 3rd such incident in the 2 months we have owned this vehicle.

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Air Bags
93.1%
ODI 10483711 · 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

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108.0%
ODI 10550860 · 100 mi

NOTICED THAT AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING ON RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT CAME ON AT STARTUP AND OTHER TIMES IT WOULD COME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. UNABLE TO MAKE THE LIGHT COME ON, BUT ONCE IT COMES ON IT STAYS ON UNTIL THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT COME ON FOR 3-4 DAYS. *TR

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88.6%
ODI 10706298 · 13,000 mi

WAITING AT STOP LIGHT, WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN PROCEEDED INTO INTERSECTION. AT THAT TIME A MINIVAN STRUCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR (90 DEGREES) OF MY 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. ...UPDATED 05/11/15 *BF THE MINIVAN WAS TRAVELING 40 MILES PER HOUR AND DID NOT APPLY BRAKES (NO SKIDDING) WHEN IT HIT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE AIRBAGS ON THE MINIVAN DEPLOYED...THE CURTAIN AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON MY 2014 TOYOTA TRUCK AND THE ACCIDENT WAS A DIRECT IMPACT TO THE TWO SENSORS THAT DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE SAFETY SECTION OF THE TOYOT…

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1110.9%
ODI 10717771

THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF WE HAVE TAKATA AIRBAGS IN OUR TRUCK,

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51.5%
ODI 10946799 · 15,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING HOME ON A SNOWY NIGHT WHEN OUR CAR SLIPPED AND SLID DOWN AN EMBANKMENT ALMOST INTO A RIVER. LUCKILY, OUR CAR WAS STOPPED BY A LARGE BOULDER RIGHT AT THE WATERS EDGE. UNBEKNOWNST TO US AT THE TIME, WE HAD STOPPED COMPLETELY OUT OF THE WATER HOWEVER WE WERE NOT SURE BECAUSE EVERY AIRBAG IN OUR CAR DEPLOYED, COVERING ALL OF THE WINDOWS. IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE HIT THE BOULDER, WE TRIED RELENTLESSLY TO GET OUT OF BOTH FRONT DOORS AS WELL AS THE BACK DOOR, HOWEVER WE WERE UNABLE TO GET TO THE DOOR HANDLES BECAUSE THE AIRBA…

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135.4%
ODI 10945149 · 1,000 mi

YESTERDAY MY SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE HE REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR AT AROUND 40 MPH, THE OTHER CAR WAS STOPPED. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A CITY STREET IN FREMONT, CALIFORNIA. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. WHAT IS CONCERNING IS THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTO.

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31.5%
ODI 11352533

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED NEW COUNTRY TOYOTA OF SARATOGA SPRINGS (3002 NY-50, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866; [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPE…

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41.8%
ODI 11246387 · 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER SON WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, HE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED HIM TO MOVE FORWARD CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT THE CRASH AVOIDANCE SENSORS WERE ACTIVATED PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF INJURIES TO THE OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A…

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44.6%
ODI 11382875 · 3,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2020 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH ON A SNOW ROAD, HE HAD ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN BUT DUE TO THE ICY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A DITCH. THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED AT AN ANGLE WHICH HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE AND CAUSED IMMEDIATE BLINDNESS. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG ALSO TRAPPED HIM IN BETWEEN THE SEATBELT AND THE AIRBAG. THE CONTACT WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL ONCE THE AUTHORITIES ARRIVED AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PERMANENT RIGHT EYE BLINDNESS. THE CONTA…

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78.8%
ODI 11425923

Tacoma was rear-ended at 80 mph. Tacoma rolled over three times front airbags did not go off.. side curtain bags did.. seat belt on driver side failed after the second rollover.. rear cross traffic warning did not go off.. driver seat collapsed. driver was injured and was in trauma unit for 3 weeks. Vehicle last known is located off of belvedere road in West Palm Beach Florida.. I called up Toyota and a third party got the EDR from the vehicle.. I have a copy of it. As far as I know the problem has not been inspected.

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813.6%
ODI 11479817

The truck was rear ended on 8/15 by a car going 45 miles per hour at a stop light. The air bag sensor went on and air bag did not deploy. It DID NOT deploy when it should have. Both passenger and driver seatbelt did not lock. They DID NOT LOCK. That sensor is also on. Was contacted by dealer after they were notified air bag went off when it did not go off and should have gone off. Seatbelts did not lock on impact causing injury. Car is not drivable due to these sensors and life saving features not working. Sensors are on. Insurance compa…

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814.8%
ODI 11519541

My vehicle was T-boned while driving through an intersection. After being hit, my vehicle continued moving forward, but the brakes would not engage or work. I pressed them several times and as firmly as possible, but the vehicle would not stop or slow down. As I approached a nearby curb, I pulled the emergency brake, which slowed down my vehicle slightly before colliding head-on with a fire hydrant and utility pole. The impact completely totaled the vehicle, yet the airbags did not deploy. Bottom line, in period of a few seconds, the brakes c…

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21.3%
ODI 11631976

The air bags never deployed after I T boned another tacoma at a speed of about 30 mph. There's was a 2017 that also did not have air bags deployed. Vehicle is waiting to be inspected by the shop.

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11.0%
ODI 11714169 · 4,000 mi

The contact owned a 2025 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, a Semi Truck attempting to merge onto the highway crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle, causing the driver to lose control of the steering and cross three lanes of traffic before crashing into the concrete median. During the crash, no air bags in the vehicle deployed, the collision avoidance systems did not operate, and twelve error messages were activated, including a brake error, a Four Wheel Drive error, and an ABS error. The driver …

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Suspension57,000–118,000 mi85,000 mi49
ODI 10265943 · 12,000 mi

PROBLEMAS CON LA SUSPENCION DE LA TACOMA 2008, CUANDO VAMOS 4 PERSONAS EN EL VEHICULO LA CAJA CHOCA CON SU LIMITE Y AL HACHAR CARGA DA UN CANTAZO FUERTE EN LA PARTE TRASERA DE LA GUAGUA, EMPEORANDO LA SITUACION. *TR

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ODI 10305804 · 35,000 mi

THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM ON MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB HAS FELT INCORRECTLY CALIBRATED SINCE THE TRUCK WAS NEW. WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP, HIT A POT HOLE OR AM GOING DOWN A HILL WITH UNEVEN PAVEMENT WHILE BRAKING, THE ABS WILL DISENGAGE THE BRAKES. I HAVE ALMOST RUN INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT. IN THE WINTER, IT ALSO HAPPENS REGULARLY IN ANY SNOWY CONDITIONS. THE LOCAL DEALER HAS CHECKED IT AND TOLD ME IT TESTS WITHIN THEIR SPECIFICATIONS. THEY DID REPLACE THE SUSPENSION, SHOCKS AND SPRINGS, SAYING THAT TH…

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ODI 10424130 · 40,000 mi

SEVERE STEERING DRIFT AND SHIMMY. NEW TIRES DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TIRES REBALANCED, DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FREEWAY DRIVING IS MORE SEVERE, I'M FIGHTING THE STEERING TRYING TO KEEP THE VEHICLE TRACKING STRAIGHT. IF I HIT A BUMP THE VEHICLE WANTS TO JUMP TO THE SIDE. TOWING A LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE AXEL TRAILER IS VERY DIFFICULT, THE TRAILER IS WHIPPED BECAUSE OF THE TRUCKS STEERING SITUATION. IT FEELS LIKE PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE, OR IN THE CASE OF AN OLD STYLE STRAIGHT AXEL (KING PIN WEAR) THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPE…

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Vehicle Speed Control6,608–36,626 mi18,850 mi76
ODI 10214791 · 919 mi

ON 01/04/2008 I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC. I WAS STOPPED APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET FROM THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. WHILE STOPPED MY VEHICLE, A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB BEGAN TO ACCELERATE VIOLENTLY. I PROCEEDED TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT RAMMED INTO THE STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET. THE ACCELERATION WAS VIOLENT AND THE TRUCK WAS "FISHTAILING" FROM SIDE TO SIDE…

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ODI 10225929 · 7,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, IT ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH THE WALL OF HER GARAGE AND INTO HER GUEST BATHROOM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT CURRENTLY REMAINS. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,100.

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ODI 10230508 · 500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. ON MAY 28, 2008, WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 2 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP AN EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER SEVEN FEET. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WITH THE DEALER SINCE MAY OF 2008, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. AS A RESULT, THEY WILL NOT REPLACE ANY PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WILL SEND AN ENGINEER TO THE DEALER IN APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. IN THE INTERI…

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Structure:Body72,598–128,772 mi118,000 mi21
ODI 10308499 · 10,237 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK FLAP BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE TANK.GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. LEFT TURN SIGNAL STAYED ON AND AIR CONDITIONER WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO CHAMPION TOYOTA ON 10-15-09. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT FLAP INSIDE TANK IS NORMAL... THEY REPAIRED TURN SIGNAL AND STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE A/C TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT TOGETHER CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO STAY ON. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK ON 10-20-09. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THE 10-15-09 INC…

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ODI 10535145 · 5,000 mi

MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS A FACTORY BED EXTENDER. WHICH ALLOWS USE TO USE THE TAILGATE AS PART OF THE TRUCK BED. DUE TO THE SMALL 5 FT BED. LOAD THE WEIGHT OF A ROTOTILLER INTO THE TRUCK CASED THE TAILGATE TO BOW AND BECOME UNSTABLE. THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY WEIGHT LIMIT OR RESTRICTION POSTED. IF THEY SELL PARTS TO USE THE TAILGATE TO SUPPORT ITEMS IT SHOULD NOT FAIL UNDER SUCH LIGHT LOADS. 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA TAILGATE IS DANGEROUSLY WEAK, AND IS UNABLE TO SUPPORT WHAT MOST CONSIDER NORMAL WEIGHT FOR A TRUCK TAILGATE. ALTHOUGH SUBSTANDARD DESIGN …

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ODI 10561687 · 263,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL CRASH. *TR

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Unknown Or Other27,050–101,142 mi70,000 mi19
ODI 10208896 · 1,550 mi

FLOOR JACK, WHEN CHANGING A DAMAGED MUD FLAP FROM THE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE TRUCK, I PLACED THE FLOOR JACK WHERE THE TOYOTA MANUAL RECOMMENDS, AFTER THE WHOLE (1/4IN LESS THAN WHOLE) EXTENSION OF THE JACK WAS APPLIED THE TIRE WAS BARELY LIFTED ABOVE GROUND, THIS WAS DONE ON MY HOMES DRIVE WAY A TOTALLY FLAT AREA WITH NO INCLINATION ANYWAY AND ALL PROPER SECURITY PUT IN PLACE AND THE FLOOR JACK WAS INCLINED... NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT (BIG ONE BUT), IMAGINE UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS AND NOTHING ELSE TO DO AROUND TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE, W…

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ODI 10230168 · 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COLOR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE COLOR OF THE FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL WERE TWO DIFFERENT COLORS. THEY ARE ALL SUPPOSED TO BE ONE SOLID COLOR. TOYOTA'S GENERAL MANAGER AND CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AGREED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL HIM REGARDING THE ISSUE. AS OF JUNE 6, 2008, THE CONTACT HAS NOT HEARD BACK FROM TOYOTA. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

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ODI 10248942 · 12,226 mi

DRIVING MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER (ODOMETER 12226). RETURNED FROM SHORT TRIP TO VISIT FRIEND (APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES AWAY). TURNED TO PULL INTO DOUBLE GARAGE. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS IN LOWER GEAR 2 OR 3. BRAKED APPROPRIATELY TO STOP IN GARAGE. STARTED TO SHIFT TOWARDS PARK. ENGINE REV'D UP TO VERY HIGH RPM. REAR TIRES STARTED SPINNING FORWARD. VEHICLE STARTED MOVING FORWARD AGAINST BRAKES. APPLIED HEAVY BRAKES. ENGINE WAS STILL RACING. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD, IMPACTING STORAGE CABINETS AGAINST WALL. ALL THIS OC…

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Steering65,000–135,000 mi100,000 mi29
ODI 10247673 · 10,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING AN ON RAMP THE TRUCK ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN GOING OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING SIDEWAYS INTO A GUARD RAIL...ONCE IT TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN IT KEPT INCREASING SPEED ON ITS OWN, APPLYING THE BRAKE HAD NO AFFECT ON GETTING IT UNDER CONTROL...DAMAGE $8,000.00....TOOK TO DEALER NEXT DAY TO WHICH THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM...WE HAVE FOUND MANY INSTANCES AS THIS ONE WITH THIS SAME TRUCK AND MODEL ON THE INTERNET. *TR

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ODI 10424130 · 40,000 mi

SEVERE STEERING DRIFT AND SHIMMY. NEW TIRES DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TIRES REBALANCED, DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FREEWAY DRIVING IS MORE SEVERE, I'M FIGHTING THE STEERING TRYING TO KEEP THE VEHICLE TRACKING STRAIGHT. IF I HIT A BUMP THE VEHICLE WANTS TO JUMP TO THE SIDE. TOWING A LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE AXEL TRAILER IS VERY DIFFICULT, THE TRAILER IS WHIPPED BECAUSE OF THE TRUCKS STEERING SITUATION. IT FEELS LIKE PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE, OR IN THE CASE OF AN OLD STYLE STRAIGHT AXEL (KING PIN WEAR) THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPE…

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ODI 10495143 · 50,000 mi

THE DEALER IS NOT ACCOMDATING THE REPAIRS FOR THE VEHICLE. THEY STATE THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY PARTS. *TR

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Air Bags58,500–121,250 mi92,500 mi22
ODI 10378456 · 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 48 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE RAN OVER SOME BLACK ICE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER FOUR TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS RULED DESTROYED. THE POLICE STATED THEY WERE SURPRISED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NEITHER THE FRONTAL NOR SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 28,000.

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ODI 10398796 · 58,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO SPIRAL CABLE FAILURE. *TR

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ODI 10430494 · 76,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX: 76,000 MILES AND HAS STAYED ON...NO CRASH, BUMP OR ANYTHING. WAS ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY DRIVING. *TR

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Electrical System29,000–95,947 mi60,000 mi19
ODI 10259233 · 14,000 mi

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA SPORT TRD 4X4 TRUCK. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH AND WENT TO CHANGE LANES TO PASS AND THE ACCELERATOR SEEMED TO HAVE STUCK AND KEEP ACCELERATING EVEN KNOW I WASN'T PUSHING THE GAS & THE BRAKE FELT LIKE A WEIGHT NOT A NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL. THE TRUCK ALSO HAS HIGHER IDLE AT TIME OF AND HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES BUT NOT ALL THE TIME. THE GARAGE CLAIMS THEY CAN'T FIND AN ISSUE AND THEY TELL YOU NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. THE CONSEQUENCES TO THIS FAILURE OR ACTION IS VARY DANGEROUS AS THE VEHICLE SEEMS UNCONTROLLAB…

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ODI 10301897 · 33,500 mi

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA UPON SLOWING AND APPLYING BRAKE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND BRAKE COULD NOT STOP IT. THE TIRES WERE SPINNING AND VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING, TIRES WERE SMOKING. IT STOPPED RACING WHEN IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. *TR

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ODI 10308499 · 10,237 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK FLAP BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE TANK.GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. LEFT TURN SIGNAL STAYED ON AND AIR CONDITIONER WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO CHAMPION TOYOTA ON 10-15-09. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT FLAP INSIDE TANK IS NORMAL... THEY REPAIRED TURN SIGNAL AND STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE A/C TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT TOGETHER CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO STAY ON. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK ON 10-20-09. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THE 10-15-09 INC…

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Exterior Lighting33,750–87,780 mi77,927 mi10
ODI 10308499 · 10,237 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK FLAP BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE TANK.GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. LEFT TURN SIGNAL STAYED ON AND AIR CONDITIONER WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO CHAMPION TOYOTA ON 10-15-09. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT FLAP INSIDE TANK IS NORMAL... THEY REPAIRED TURN SIGNAL AND STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE A/C TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT TOGETHER CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO STAY ON. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK ON 10-20-09. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THE 10-15-09 INC…

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ODI 10405463 · 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT LENS AND HEADLIGHT HOUSING WIRES MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. AN ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION WAS PERFORMED BY THE DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DEFECT WAS ABNORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

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ODI 10448124 · 60,000 mi

MY 08 TOYOTA TACOMA DRL (DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT/TURN SIGNAL) LENS BURNED/MELTED/CRACKED THE LENS BUT THE BULB IS STILL WORKING SO CHANCES ARE IT COULD CATCH ON FIRE. I HAVE EXCEEDED MY WARRANTY BUT I FEEL TOYOTA SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND REPLACE MY LIGHT LENS. LIGHT LENS SHOULD NEVER BURN/MELT/BREAK REGARDLESS OF HOW OLD OR HOW MANY MILES THE VEHICLE HAS ON IT. NOT ALL TACOMA'S HAVE DRL , THIS IS A SAFETY OPTION, NOT SO SAFE. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD TOYOTA WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT BECAUSE I HAD EXCEEDED MY WARRA…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

3 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-101None
ODI 11619843

Tried to avoid a deer and the frame of truck felt unstable and felt like it was folding. I looked at the frame there are rust holes through out the whole frame. How could they design this and not back it up.

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2024-112None
ODI 11623139

In March of 2008, I purchased a new 2008 Toyota Tacoma (VIN: [XXX] ) from Orleans Toyota in Massachusetts. In July 2010 I re-located to New Hampshire and registered the vehicle in that state in July 2010 where I have resided since. The odometer reading at that time was 21,220 Miles. In September of 2014, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota regarding a potential frame corrosion problem. I scheduled an appointment with the local Toyota dealership in East Swanzy NH on September 12, 2014 to address this issue. The odometer reading at th…

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ODI 11624192

Some of the interior door light switches don't light @ night. I can probably take the door panel off & fix it... (buy bulbs)...? Door hinge on the gas cap breaks way to easily. Could fly off & hit someone\thing... Clunking sound coming from the rear end & I can't find where it's coming from... Gas cap gets loose & throws a p0333 code knock sensor bank 1 or 2 or both. Who put them under the manifold... ? Scary to get the code. That's a hr+ job that's doing it myself.$ Expensive from a shop $ Nothing to serious. 2nd Owner. Runs strong for the…

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2024-122None
ODI 11631812 · 106,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that underneath the vehicle there was an abnormal amount of rust on the frame. The front passenger side frame was deteriorating. The dealer was called and made aware of the failure however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was parked and driven when necessary as they feared for their safety when the vehicle was driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the fa…

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ODI 11631849 · 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while receiving an oil change, an independent mechanic discovered severe corrosion with the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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2025-011None
ODI 11639479 · 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel failed to move as intended and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving at a slow speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the pinion steering gear failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal revving sound coming from the engine. The ve…

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2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-031None
ODI 11649372

Hope to be able to get this solved. My 2008 Toyota Tacoma had a recall with the previous owner but they didn't take it in. On the rear section of the frame on the inside beside the gas tank and on the driver side there is a lot of rust there the frame has expanded and is starting to go all away through also same place back beside the muffler on the passenger side. Also there are a few spots on the front part of the frame under the fire wall area on both sides. I had a recall on the truck and took it in and had it fixed which Toyota replaced the…

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2025-041None
ODI 11652296 · 139,950 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that during a routine oil change, he was advised that the sub frame had extensive corrosion on the rear and front passenger’s side of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,950.

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2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-072None
ODI 11672410

Toyota has had a long history of excessive frame rust. This truck has excessive frame rust. There was a recall to fix this frame rust and my truck has not been fixed. Toyota will not fix the current recall for the spring replacement because of the frame rust. My life and my children’s lives are in danger due to the possible leaf suspension failure that may puncture the gas tank.

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ODI 11673615

I have a 2008 Tacoma with a severely rusted frame. I just bought it a few months ago but didn’t know the frame was this bad. It’s unsafe to drive in its current state. Toyota will not honor their now expired recall for their faulty frames. Their frames were not coated properly from the factory and almost all tacomas had this issues that were in the cooler states of the US, and around the world for that matter.

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2025-083None
ODI 11678586

Loss of brakes

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ODI 11682454

report a paint defect on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma, painted in Super White (040). Over time, I have noticed significant paint peeling on multiple areas of the truck, including the roof, hood, and door frames. The paint is deteriorating down to the primer, and in some places, the metal is now exposed. I am aware of Toyota’s Customer Support Program T-SB-0162-19, which extends warranty coverage for similar paint issues on various Toyota models using the same Super White (040) and Blizzard Pearl (070) paints. However, I am disappointed to learn that t…

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ODI 11682857

Wire connection on passenger side, under carpet. It is to the heater Temperature Control. The heater only works on High until you hit a bump or move the connector then it will start working until you bump it again. It is available for inspection upon request. A Certified Mechanic told me, It could potentially cause a fire by shorting out. I have two other friends with the same issue on their Toyota Tacoma's. .

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2025-092None
ODI 11688715

I am reporting a serious safety incident with my 2008 Toyota Tacoma. While driving at approximately 65 mph on the highway last week, my spare tire detached from the vehicle (unknown at that time). The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light activated, and I later discovered the spare had broken free and fallen off. This was unknown until a week later when the dealership said the TPMS went off due to a missing spare tire. The failure was caused by severe corrosion of the spare tire carrier/hoist assembly, which gave way without warning. …

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ODI 11689496 · 173,807 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his wife was entering the vehicle on the passenger’s side, the sidestep was stepped on, and there was an abnormal crunching sound coming from the step. The contact went to the passenger’s side front door and yanked on the sidestep, which caused the sidestep to almost separate from the sub frame. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and observed severe corrosion extending the length of the passenger’s and driver's side. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local deal…

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2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-121None
ODI 11705095

The brakes on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma were failing so I took it to a mechanic, who said that the brake lines had failed and needed to be replaced. However, he said that it wasn't worth putting any money into the truck, as the leaf springs were corroded along with the frame, which could crack apart at any time. As we only purchased the truck one year ago, he advised us to take it to the dealership where we purchased it, and informed us of the recalls on both of these issues. I spoke with the mechanic at the dealership because when we purchased the…

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2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-041None
ODI 11734605 · 196,000 mi

Odometer Fraud. The contact was previously interested in a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy before the purchase was made, and the vehicle was not purchased. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 114,000. It was later discovered, upon checking with the local DMV, that the mileage was 196,000.

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2026-051None
ODI 11739231

Got oil changed and they found frame is rusted out. Called Toyota corp and they said they sent a notice to have it looked at on 04/12/2020 but we never received anything. This truck has always been garaged and we bought it new and has only 78148 miles. They refused to do anything.

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2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-071None
ODI 11748891

I have major rust on the frame of the truck and I was told by Toyota the warranty period is over. I just gave Toyota the Vin number and was told it was not covered. The rust is major and a safety issue.

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2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)1None
ODI 11766391 · 165,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while taking the vehicle to a service center for a tire replacement, the contact was informed that the entire rear sub frame was extremely rusted. The mechanic informed the contact that the tires could not be replaced because the vehicle was unsafe to drive and stated that the VIN might be associated with a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure via telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 243 reports

2022: 41 complaints · 2023: 43 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022142741
2023133043
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20225900
20235301

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentSuspensionVehicle Speed ControlStructure:BodyUnknown Or OtherSteeringAir BagsElectrical SystemExterior Lighting
Suspension—0
15
ODI 10682835 · 128,772 mi

MY LEAF SPRING SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. AND THEY STILL WONT DO ANYTHING FOR IT. BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX THERE OWN PROBLEM. ALSO THEY WON'T STAND BEHIND THE THERE FAKE REMEDY FOR A FRAME THAT IS GOING TO BREAK APART. THEY DID ON THE 2001-2004 BECAUSE THEY KNEW THE SPRAY DOES NOTHING BUT MAKE IT WORSE. 04-08 YOUR ON YOUR OWN. *TR

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ODI 10690692 · 128,772 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD HEARD A LOUD SNAP. TRUCK SKIPPED SIDEWAYS LIKE I HIT A POTHOLE. FOUND A BROKEN DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING. I REPORTED IT TOYOTA THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. SO I WENT OUT AND HAD 2 NEW SPRINGS PUT ON FOR SAFETY. I WAS THEN TOLD THEY WOULD PAY ME FOR THE REPAIR. NOW BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNO THE "REMEDY" TO REPAIR THIS. THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME. *JS

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ODI 10690693 · 128,772 mi

I BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN FOR THE FRAME CHECK. THEY SAID I WAS GOOD FOR A FRAME SPRAY. THEY SPRAYED MY TRUCK BECAUSE I WAS TOLD IT WAS WARRANTIED. I GET MY TRUCK BACK AND THE SPRAY IS ALL OVER MY GARAGE MY DRIVEWAY MY PAINT AND RUBS OFF BY DRIVING THROUGH SNOW. I WAS TOLD SOME TRUCKS COME BACK AFTER A YEAR WITH BAD FRAMES WITH THIS TREATMENT. HOW ARE THEY ALLOWED TO COVER UP SUCH A SAFETY HAZARD. I SHOULD HAVE LEARNED FROM MY LAST TOYOTA FRAME THAT SNAPPED ON ME AS I WAS DRIVING. BUT AFTER THERE LAST RECALL I WAS THINKING SOMETHING CHANGED. TURNS O…

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7
ODI 10746045 · 92,381 mi

TACOMA LEAF SPRINGS BROKEN AND NOT SUPPORTING VEHICLE. DAMAGED AND REPLACED SHOCKS AND ALIGNMENT. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE DUE TO RECALL AND POSSIBLE PUNCTURE OF FUEL TANK DUE TO DEFECTIVE LEAF SPRINGS AND CAN ALSO SEVER THE BRAKE LINES. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF VOLUNTARY RECALL BUT HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE LEAF SPRINGS EVEN AFTER ADMITTING THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT SUPPORTED AS REQUIRED BY LEAF SPRINGS AND THAT THE SHOCKS WERE OVERUSED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE AND WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE LACK OF SUPPORT. NEW SHOCKS AND EVERYTHING EXCEPT LEAF SPRINGS INSTALLED …

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ODI 10820871 · 70,000 mi

I HAVE 3 ACTIVE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND TOYOTA SEEMS UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PARTS TO FIX IT. THE RECALLS ARE FOR "DRIVE AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES", "REAR LEAF SPRING" AND "CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND APPLICATION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME". FOR THE SEAT BELT PROBLEM, I HAVE MADE APPOINTMENTS WITH 2 DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, HAVE DRIVEN 60 MILES EACH WAY TO HAVE IT DONE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD WHEN I GOT THERE THAT THE PARTS WERE ON "NATIONAL BACKORDER". I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD BY BOTH DEALERS AS WELL AS A TOYOTA REP…

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ODI 10948633

FRAME RUST. THERE WAS A INSPECTION PERIOD FOR RUSTED FRAMES ON THIS VEHICLE (AND OTHERS), I MISSED THE INSPECTION PERIOD AND AM FEARFUL THAT MY TRUCK IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. I THINK THIS INSPECTION TIME PERIOD AND WORK SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO PROTECT CURRENT OWNERS AND OTHERS ON THE ROADS. TOYOTA STATES IT IS OUT OF THEIR HANDS AND THEY CAN DO NOTHING FOR ME, REGARDLESS OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP EXPAND THIS INTO A RECALL OR EXPAND THE INSPECTION AND CORRECTION PERIOD. NOTE: ACTUAL DATE OF INSPECTION OR INSPECTION NOTICE IS UN…

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4
ODI 10424130 · 40,000 mi

SEVERE STEERING DRIFT AND SHIMMY. NEW TIRES DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TIRES REBALANCED, DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FREEWAY DRIVING IS MORE SEVERE, I'M FIGHTING THE STEERING TRYING TO KEEP THE VEHICLE TRACKING STRAIGHT. IF I HIT A BUMP THE VEHICLE WANTS TO JUMP TO THE SIDE. TOWING A LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE AXEL TRAILER IS VERY DIFFICULT, THE TRAILER IS WHIPPED BECAUSE OF THE TRUCKS STEERING SITUATION. IT FEELS LIKE PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE, OR IN THE CASE OF AN OLD STYLE STRAIGHT AXEL (KING PIN WEAR) THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPE…

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ODI 10567102 · 114,650 mi

STEERING FEELS LIKES ITS BINDING INTERMITTENTLY. HAVE READ ON VARIOUS TOYOTA ONLINE FORUMS THERE IS A U-JOINT IN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT THAT IS EXPOSED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND FAILS DUE TO ROAD DEBRIS, SALT, SAND ETC. IF THIS JOINT FAILS VEHICLE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE CONTROLLED. THERE ARE TSBS FOR THIS BUT ONLY FOR 36,000 MILES. *TR

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ODI 11619843

Tried to avoid a deer and the frame of truck felt unstable and felt like it was folding. I looked at the frame there are rust holes through out the whole frame. How could they design this and not back it up.

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0
1
ODI 10965823 · 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT LOOKED IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED FLAMES BETWEEN THE VEHICLE CAB AND BED. THE CONTACT DID NOT DETECT ANY SMOKE OR A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. WITHIN THIRTY SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND EXPLODED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP…

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0
Vehicle Speed Control0—0
1
ODI 10307278 · 18,700 mi

GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK ON MY TOYOTA TACOMA WHEN PASSING. REPORTED TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP 7/17/09 *TW

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0
1
ODI 10483518 · 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL) AND12V092000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND RECALL REPAIRS BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN HAWAII. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED IN HAWAII. THE FAILURE MILEAG…

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6
ODI 10301897 · 33,500 mi

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA UPON SLOWING AND APPLYING BRAKE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND BRAKE COULD NOT STOP IT. THE TIRES WERE SPINNING AND VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING, TIRES WERE SMOKING. IT STOPPED RACING WHEN IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. *TR

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ODI 10312963 · 32,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY NAME TO THE LIST OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE TOYOTA'S WITH ACCELERATION ISSUES. I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. I MADE A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THAT I HAVE FELT, ON MANY OCCASIONS, WHILE STOPPED, A SUDDEN SURGE FORWARD. AT TIMES, IT FEELS AS THOUGH I WAS BUMPED FROM BEHIND. TOYOTA TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A RESULT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR KICKING ON. THE PROBLEM IS THAT ABOUT 90% OF THE TIME, MY A/C WAS NOT ON. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH THAT THE ONLY TIMES I HAVE FELT THIS WAS WHILE STOPPED WITH MY FOO…

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ODI 10313832 · 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLES RPM LEVELS INCREASED ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN GEAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS 70 MPH AND THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 95 MPH WITHOUT HIM PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000. UPDATED 03/30/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE DOESN'T GO BACK TO IDLE IN BETWEEN GEARS; ESPECIALLY BETWEEN…

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0
Structure:Body
15
ODI 10682835 · 128,772 mi

MY LEAF SPRING SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. AND THEY STILL WONT DO ANYTHING FOR IT. BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX THERE OWN PROBLEM. ALSO THEY WON'T STAND BEHIND THE THERE FAKE REMEDY FOR A FRAME THAT IS GOING TO BREAK APART. THEY DID ON THE 2001-2004 BECAUSE THEY KNEW THE SPRAY DOES NOTHING BUT MAKE IT WORSE. 04-08 YOUR ON YOUR OWN. *TR

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ODI 10690692 · 128,772 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD HEARD A LOUD SNAP. TRUCK SKIPPED SIDEWAYS LIKE I HIT A POTHOLE. FOUND A BROKEN DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING. I REPORTED IT TOYOTA THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. SO I WENT OUT AND HAD 2 NEW SPRINGS PUT ON FOR SAFETY. I WAS THEN TOLD THEY WOULD PAY ME FOR THE REPAIR. NOW BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNO THE "REMEDY" TO REPAIR THIS. THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME. *JS

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ODI 10690693 · 128,772 mi

I BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN FOR THE FRAME CHECK. THEY SAID I WAS GOOD FOR A FRAME SPRAY. THEY SPRAYED MY TRUCK BECAUSE I WAS TOLD IT WAS WARRANTIED. I GET MY TRUCK BACK AND THE SPRAY IS ALL OVER MY GARAGE MY DRIVEWAY MY PAINT AND RUBS OFF BY DRIVING THROUGH SNOW. I WAS TOLD SOME TRUCKS COME BACK AFTER A YEAR WITH BAD FRAMES WITH THIS TREATMENT. HOW ARE THEY ALLOWED TO COVER UP SUCH A SAFETY HAZARD. I SHOULD HAVE LEARNED FROM MY LAST TOYOTA FRAME THAT SNAPPED ON ME AS I WAS DRIVING. BUT AFTER THERE LAST RECALL I WAS THINKING SOMETHING CHANGED. TURNS O…

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10
ODI 10948633

FRAME RUST. THERE WAS A INSPECTION PERIOD FOR RUSTED FRAMES ON THIS VEHICLE (AND OTHERS), I MISSED THE INSPECTION PERIOD AND AM FEARFUL THAT MY TRUCK IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. I THINK THIS INSPECTION TIME PERIOD AND WORK SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO PROTECT CURRENT OWNERS AND OTHERS ON THE ROADS. TOYOTA STATES IT IS OUT OF THEIR HANDS AND THEY CAN DO NOTHING FOR ME, REGARDLESS OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP EXPAND THIS INTO A RECALL OR EXPAND THE INSPECTION AND CORRECTION PERIOD. NOTE: ACTUAL DATE OF INSPECTION OR INSPECTION NOTICE IS UN…

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ODI 11383613 · 147,000 mi

TOOK TRUCK IN FOR INSPECTION MECHANIC SAID FRAME IS ROTTED OUT TOYOTA SAID THAT THERE'S NO RECALL PENDING ON THIS VEHICLE

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ODI 11437732

frame is rotting out is there any recall for a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. I heard the recall was for 15 years is this true? thank you

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ODI 10860516 · 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEALS WERE CORRODED AND THE POWER STEERING JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT…

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ODI 11672410

Toyota has had a long history of excessive frame rust. This truck has excessive frame rust. There was a recall to fix this frame rust and my truck has not been fixed. Toyota will not fix the current recall for the spring replacement because of the frame rust. My life and my children’s lives are in danger due to the possible leaf suspension failure that may puncture the gas tank.

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ODI 10561687 · 263,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL CRASH. *TR

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ODI 10662379 · 105,000 mi

THIS TOYOTA TACOMA SLID DOWNGRADE ON BLACK ICE AND THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DESPITE AN END-FOR-END, BACKWARDS, DOWNHILL FLIP INITIATED AT 40 MPH, THAT CAUSED THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO IMPACT ON THE FRONT BUMPER, DISLOCATING ALL FRONT BUMPER ATTACHMENTS FROM THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER OF THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. THIS VEHICLE IS AT A SALVAGE YARD AWAITING ACTION BY THE INSURANCE CARRIER... UPDATED 12/17/14 *BF

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ODI 10308499 · 10,237 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK FLAP BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE TANK.GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. LEFT TURN SIGNAL STAYED ON AND AIR CONDITIONER WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO CHAMPION TOYOTA ON 10-15-09. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT FLAP INSIDE TANK IS NORMAL... THEY REPAIRED TURN SIGNAL AND STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE A/C TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT TOGETHER CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO STAY ON. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK ON 10-20-09. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THE 10-15-09 INC…

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ODI 10308499 · 10,237 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK FLAP BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE TANK.GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. LEFT TURN SIGNAL STAYED ON AND AIR CONDITIONER WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO CHAMPION TOYOTA ON 10-15-09. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT FLAP INSIDE TANK IS NORMAL... THEY REPAIRED TURN SIGNAL AND STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE A/C TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT TOGETHER CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO STAY ON. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK ON 10-20-09. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THE 10-15-09 INC…

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ODI 10561687 · 263,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL CRASH. *TR

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ODI 11624192

Some of the interior door light switches don't light @ night. I can probably take the door panel off & fix it... (buy bulbs)...? Door hinge on the gas cap breaks way to easily. Could fly off & hit someone\thing... Clunking sound coming from the rear end & I can't find where it's coming from... Gas cap gets loose & throws a p0333 code knock sensor bank 1 or 2 or both. Who put them under the manifold... ? Scary to get the code. That's a hr+ job that's doing it myself.$ Expensive from a shop $ Nothing to serious. 2nd Owner. Runs strong for the…

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ODI 10746045 · 92,381 mi

TACOMA LEAF SPRINGS BROKEN AND NOT SUPPORTING VEHICLE. DAMAGED AND REPLACED SHOCKS AND ALIGNMENT. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE DUE TO RECALL AND POSSIBLE PUNCTURE OF FUEL TANK DUE TO DEFECTIVE LEAF SPRINGS AND CAN ALSO SEVER THE BRAKE LINES. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF VOLUNTARY RECALL BUT HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE LEAF SPRINGS EVEN AFTER ADMITTING THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT SUPPORTED AS REQUIRED BY LEAF SPRINGS AND THAT THE SHOCKS WERE OVERUSED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE AND WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE LACK OF SUPPORT. NEW SHOCKS AND EVERYTHING EXCEPT LEAF SPRINGS INSTALLED …

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ODI 10820871 · 70,000 mi

I HAVE 3 ACTIVE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND TOYOTA SEEMS UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE PARTS TO FIX IT. THE RECALLS ARE FOR "DRIVE AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES", "REAR LEAF SPRING" AND "CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND APPLICATION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME". FOR THE SEAT BELT PROBLEM, I HAVE MADE APPOINTMENTS WITH 2 DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, HAVE DRIVEN 60 MILES EACH WAY TO HAVE IT DONE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD WHEN I GOT THERE THAT THE PARTS WERE ON "NATIONAL BACKORDER". I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD BY BOTH DEALERS AS WELL AS A TOYOTA REP…

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ODI 10948633

FRAME RUST. THERE WAS A INSPECTION PERIOD FOR RUSTED FRAMES ON THIS VEHICLE (AND OTHERS), I MISSED THE INSPECTION PERIOD AND AM FEARFUL THAT MY TRUCK IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. I THINK THIS INSPECTION TIME PERIOD AND WORK SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO PROTECT CURRENT OWNERS AND OTHERS ON THE ROADS. TOYOTA STATES IT IS OUT OF THEIR HANDS AND THEY CAN DO NOTHING FOR ME, REGARDLESS OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP EXPAND THIS INTO A RECALL OR EXPAND THE INSPECTION AND CORRECTION PERIOD. NOTE: ACTUAL DATE OF INSPECTION OR INSPECTION NOTICE IS UN…

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ODI 10307278 · 18,700 mi

GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK ON MY TOYOTA TACOMA WHEN PASSING. REPORTED TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP 7/17/09 *TW

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ODI 10948633

FRAME RUST. THERE WAS A INSPECTION PERIOD FOR RUSTED FRAMES ON THIS VEHICLE (AND OTHERS), I MISSED THE INSPECTION PERIOD AND AM FEARFUL THAT MY TRUCK IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. I THINK THIS INSPECTION TIME PERIOD AND WORK SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO PROTECT CURRENT OWNERS AND OTHERS ON THE ROADS. TOYOTA STATES IT IS OUT OF THEIR HANDS AND THEY CAN DO NOTHING FOR ME, REGARDLESS OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP EXPAND THIS INTO A RECALL OR EXPAND THE INSPECTION AND CORRECTION PERIOD. NOTE: ACTUAL DATE OF INSPECTION OR INSPECTION NOTICE IS UN…

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ODI 11383613 · 147,000 mi

TOOK TRUCK IN FOR INSPECTION MECHANIC SAID FRAME IS ROTTED OUT TOYOTA SAID THAT THERE'S NO RECALL PENDING ON THIS VEHICLE

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ODI 11437732

frame is rotting out is there any recall for a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. I heard the recall was for 15 years is this true? thank you

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ODI 11130228 · 125,000 mi

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A HIGHWAY ACCIDENT THAT LED TO A ROLLOVER AND SEVERE BODILY INJURIES.

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ODI 10424130 · 40,000 mi

SEVERE STEERING DRIFT AND SHIMMY. NEW TIRES DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. HAD TIRES REBALANCED, DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. FREEWAY DRIVING IS MORE SEVERE, I'M FIGHTING THE STEERING TRYING TO KEEP THE VEHICLE TRACKING STRAIGHT. IF I HIT A BUMP THE VEHICLE WANTS TO JUMP TO THE SIDE. TOWING A LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE AXEL TRAILER IS VERY DIFFICULT, THE TRAILER IS WHIPPED BECAUSE OF THE TRUCKS STEERING SITUATION. IT FEELS LIKE PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE, OR IN THE CASE OF AN OLD STYLE STRAIGHT AXEL (KING PIN WEAR) THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT HIGH SPE…

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ODI 10567102 · 114,650 mi

STEERING FEELS LIKES ITS BINDING INTERMITTENTLY. HAVE READ ON VARIOUS TOYOTA ONLINE FORUMS THERE IS A U-JOINT IN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT THAT IS EXPOSED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND FAILS DUE TO ROAD DEBRIS, SALT, SAND ETC. IF THIS JOINT FAILS VEHICLE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE CONTROLLED. THERE ARE TSBS FOR THIS BUT ONLY FOR 36,000 MILES. *TR

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ODI 11619843

Tried to avoid a deer and the frame of truck felt unstable and felt like it was folding. I looked at the frame there are rust holes through out the whole frame. How could they design this and not back it up.

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ODI 10860516 · 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEALS WERE CORRODED AND THE POWER STEERING JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT…

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ODI 11672410

Toyota has had a long history of excessive frame rust. This truck has excessive frame rust. There was a recall to fix this frame rust and my truck has not been fixed. Toyota will not fix the current recall for the spring replacement because of the frame rust. My life and my children’s lives are in danger due to the possible leaf suspension failure that may puncture the gas tank.

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ODI 10971495

4WD LIGHT REMAINS FLASHING, 4WD SEEMS JAMMED AND HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES. LEAF SPRINGS REPLACED RECALL SWITCHED TO DEAVERS, BOTH REAR BRAKE CABLES BROKEN? NOT ABLE TO GET INTO 4WD, AND NOW THE STEERING BOX OR POWER STEERING HAS GONE WEIRD SEEMS LIKE IT'S HARDER TO STEER LEFT THAN RIGHT?.????? SEEEMS LIKE A FLAT SPOT THEN TURNS???

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ODI 10483518 · 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL) AND12V092000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND RECALL REPAIRS BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN HAWAII. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED IN HAWAII. THE FAILURE MILEAG…

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ODI 10561687 · 263,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL CRASH. *TR

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ODI 10662379 · 105,000 mi

THIS TOYOTA TACOMA SLID DOWNGRADE ON BLACK ICE AND THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DESPITE AN END-FOR-END, BACKWARDS, DOWNHILL FLIP INITIATED AT 40 MPH, THAT CAUSED THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO IMPACT ON THE FRONT BUMPER, DISLOCATING ALL FRONT BUMPER ATTACHMENTS FROM THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER OF THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. THIS VEHICLE IS AT A SALVAGE YARD AWAITING ACTION BY THE INSURANCE CARRIER... UPDATED 12/17/14 *BF

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ODI 11130228 · 125,000 mi

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A HIGHWAY ACCIDENT THAT LED TO A ROLLOVER AND SEVERE BODILY INJURIES.

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ODI 11514251

The airbag light first came on about 60 days ago, the first time I tried to use the cruise control after light was first noticed the cruise control did not work. My concern is that as long as the light is on the airbag(s) may or may not deploy. This airbag light has stayed on constantly since first appeared, the cruise control will work intermittently. The component has not been inspected but there is a recall, 12V092000:Air Bag Clockspring Replacement, that addresses this exact concern but appears my VIN is not included. This is obviously a p…

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ODI 11543109

First notices that volume control on steering wheel and temp and directional display stopped working about a year ago. Now air bag light stays on when car is started and alarm for seat belts quit working.

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ODI 11678586

Loss of brakes

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ODI 10561687 · 263,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL CRASH. *TR

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Electrical System
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ODI 10965823 · 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT LOOKED IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED FLAMES BETWEEN THE VEHICLE CAB AND BED. THE CONTACT DID NOT DETECT ANY SMOKE OR A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. WITHIN THIRTY SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND EXPLODED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP…

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ODI 10301897 · 33,500 mi

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA UPON SLOWING AND APPLYING BRAKE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND BRAKE COULD NOT STOP IT. THE TIRES WERE SPINNING AND VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING, TIRES WERE SMOKING. IT STOPPED RACING WHEN IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. *TR

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ODI 10312963 · 32,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY NAME TO THE LIST OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE TOYOTA'S WITH ACCELERATION ISSUES. I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. I MADE A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THAT I HAVE FELT, ON MANY OCCASIONS, WHILE STOPPED, A SUDDEN SURGE FORWARD. AT TIMES, IT FEELS AS THOUGH I WAS BUMPED FROM BEHIND. TOYOTA TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A RESULT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR KICKING ON. THE PROBLEM IS THAT ABOUT 90% OF THE TIME, MY A/C WAS NOT ON. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH THAT THE ONLY TIMES I HAVE FELT THIS WAS WHILE STOPPED WITH MY FOO…

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ODI 10313832 · 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLES RPM LEVELS INCREASED ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN GEAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS 70 MPH AND THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 95 MPH WITHOUT HIM PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000. UPDATED 03/30/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE DOESN'T GO BACK TO IDLE IN BETWEEN GEARS; ESPECIALLY BETWEEN…

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ODI 10308499 · 10,237 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK FLAP BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE TANK.GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. LEFT TURN SIGNAL STAYED ON AND AIR CONDITIONER WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO CHAMPION TOYOTA ON 10-15-09. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT FLAP INSIDE TANK IS NORMAL... THEY REPAIRED TURN SIGNAL AND STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE A/C TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT TOGETHER CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO STAY ON. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK ON 10-20-09. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THE 10-15-09 INC…

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ODI 10971495

4WD LIGHT REMAINS FLASHING, 4WD SEEMS JAMMED AND HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES. LEAF SPRINGS REPLACED RECALL SWITCHED TO DEAVERS, BOTH REAR BRAKE CABLES BROKEN? NOT ABLE TO GET INTO 4WD, AND NOW THE STEERING BOX OR POWER STEERING HAS GONE WEIRD SEEMS LIKE IT'S HARDER TO STEER LEFT THAN RIGHT?.????? SEEEMS LIKE A FLAT SPOT THEN TURNS???

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ODI 11514251

The airbag light first came on about 60 days ago, the first time I tried to use the cruise control after light was first noticed the cruise control did not work. My concern is that as long as the light is on the airbag(s) may or may not deploy. This airbag light has stayed on constantly since first appeared, the cruise control will work intermittently. The component has not been inspected but there is a recall, 12V092000:Air Bag Clockspring Replacement, that addresses this exact concern but appears my VIN is not included. This is obviously a p…

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ODI 11543109

First notices that volume control on steering wheel and temp and directional display stopped working about a year ago. Now air bag light stays on when car is started and alarm for seat belts quit working.

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ODI 11678586

Loss of brakes

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ODI 10308499 · 10,237 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK FLAP BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE TANK.GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. LEFT TURN SIGNAL STAYED ON AND AIR CONDITIONER WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO CHAMPION TOYOTA ON 10-15-09. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT FLAP INSIDE TANK IS NORMAL... THEY REPAIRED TURN SIGNAL AND STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE A/C TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT TOGETHER CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO STAY ON. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK ON 10-20-09. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THE 10-15-09 INC…

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ODI 10448124 · 60,000 mi

MY 08 TOYOTA TACOMA DRL (DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT/TURN SIGNAL) LENS BURNED/MELTED/CRACKED THE LENS BUT THE BULB IS STILL WORKING SO CHANCES ARE IT COULD CATCH ON FIRE. I HAVE EXCEEDED MY WARRANTY BUT I FEEL TOYOTA SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND REPLACE MY LIGHT LENS. LIGHT LENS SHOULD NEVER BURN/MELT/BREAK REGARDLESS OF HOW OLD OR HOW MANY MILES THE VEHICLE HAS ON IT. NOT ALL TACOMA'S HAVE DRL , THIS IS A SAFETY OPTION, NOT SO SAFE. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD TOYOTA WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT BECAUSE I HAD EXCEEDED MY WARRA…

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ODI 10457435 · 77,014 mi

ON 5/2/12 ONE OF THE RIGHT TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING. WHILE INSPECTING THE LIGHTS TO DETERMINE WHICH BULB TO REPLACE, I NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC LENS IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF THE TURN SIGNAL BULBS ON BOTH SIDES IN THE FRONT IS BLACKENED AND MELTING FROM THE HEAT OF THE BULB. ADDITIONALLY, THE LENS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT IS CRACKED ON THE INSIDE WHERE THE BULB HAS OVERHEATED THE LENS. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE LAMP SOCKET SHOWS HEAT FATIGUE AND DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IT APPEARS AS IF THE LIGHT BULB IS TOO CLOSE THE LENS AND TH…

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ODI 10308499 · 10,237 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK FLAP BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE TANK.GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. LEFT TURN SIGNAL STAYED ON AND AIR CONDITIONER WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO CHAMPION TOYOTA ON 10-15-09. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT FLAP INSIDE TANK IS NORMAL... THEY REPAIRED TURN SIGNAL AND STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE A/C TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT TOGETHER CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO STAY ON. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK ON 10-20-09. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THE 10-15-09 INC…

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ODI 10561687 · 263,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL CRASH. *TR

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ODI 11624192

Some of the interior door light switches don't light @ night. I can probably take the door panel off & fix it... (buy bulbs)...? Door hinge on the gas cap breaks way to easily. Could fly off & hit someone\thing... Clunking sound coming from the rear end & I can't find where it's coming from... Gas cap gets loose & throws a p0333 code knock sensor bank 1 or 2 or both. Who put them under the manifold... ? Scary to get the code. That's a hr+ job that's doing it myself.$ Expensive from a shop $ Nothing to serious. 2nd Owner. Runs strong for the…

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ODI 10561687 · 263,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL CRASH. *TR

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ODI 10308499 · 10,237 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK FLAP BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE TANK.GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE. LEFT TURN SIGNAL STAYED ON AND AIR CONDITIONER WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO CHAMPION TOYOTA ON 10-15-09. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT FLAP INSIDE TANK IS NORMAL... THEY REPAIRED TURN SIGNAL AND STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE A/C TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT WIRES WERE BURNT TOGETHER CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO STAY ON. RECEIVED VEHICLE BACK ON 10-20-09. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THE 10-15-09 INC…

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ODI 10448124 · 60,000 mi

MY 08 TOYOTA TACOMA DRL (DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT/TURN SIGNAL) LENS BURNED/MELTED/CRACKED THE LENS BUT THE BULB IS STILL WORKING SO CHANCES ARE IT COULD CATCH ON FIRE. I HAVE EXCEEDED MY WARRANTY BUT I FEEL TOYOTA SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND REPLACE MY LIGHT LENS. LIGHT LENS SHOULD NEVER BURN/MELT/BREAK REGARDLESS OF HOW OLD OR HOW MANY MILES THE VEHICLE HAS ON IT. NOT ALL TACOMA'S HAVE DRL , THIS IS A SAFETY OPTION, NOT SO SAFE. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD TOYOTA WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT BECAUSE I HAD EXCEEDED MY WARRA…

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ODI 10457435 · 77,014 mi

ON 5/2/12 ONE OF THE RIGHT TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING. WHILE INSPECTING THE LIGHTS TO DETERMINE WHICH BULB TO REPLACE, I NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC LENS IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF THE TURN SIGNAL BULBS ON BOTH SIDES IN THE FRONT IS BLACKENED AND MELTING FROM THE HEAT OF THE BULB. ADDITIONALLY, THE LENS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT IS CRACKED ON THE INSIDE WHERE THE BULB HAS OVERHEATED THE LENS. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE LAMP SOCKET SHOWS HEAT FATIGUE AND DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IT APPEARS AS IF THE LIGHT BULB IS TOO CLOSE THE LENS AND TH…

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

5 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

38 mentions · 8.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 16,037 mi (37 usable records).

ODI 10214791 · 919 mi

ON 01/04/2008 I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC. I WAS STOPPED APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET FROM THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. WHILE STOPPED MY VEHICLE, A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB BEGAN TO ACCELERATE VIOLENTLY. I PROCEEDED TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT RAMMED INTO THE STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. MY 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET. THE ACCELERATION WAS VIOLENT AND THE TRUCK WAS "FISHTAILING" FROM SIDE TO SIDE…

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ODI 10216327 · 6,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE PREPARING TO MAKE A TURN AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPM'S INCREASED. THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD SURGE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHIFTED INTO PARK, AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT HAS SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 6,900.

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ODI 10221144 · 5,590 mi

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA PICKUP TRUCK- I WAS WEARING A PAIR OF STEEL TIP WORKBOOTS WHEN I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A CONVENIENCE STORE. I HIT THE BRAKE BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN ACTUATED IS CLOSER TO THE FLOOR THAN THE TOP PART OF THE GAS PEDAL. WITH STEEL TIP WORK BOOTS BEING WORN WHICH ARE WIDER THAN STREET SHOES I ACTUATED THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. THE TRUCK SHOT FORWARD IN THE PARKING SPOT AND HIT A TUBULAR PYLON FILLED WITH CONCRETE. THIS IS THE ONLY THING THAT KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM CRASHING INTO A PERSON OR BUILDIN…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

14 mentions · 3.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 91,857 mi (14 usable records).

ODI 10331239 · 12,000 mi

REFERENCING MY 2008 4.0L SIX-CYLINDER TOYOTA TACOMA WITH DEMAND 4X4, 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND TRD SPORT PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES A LIMITED SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL, I EXPERIENCED AN UNANTICIPATED UNEXPLAINABLE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. NOTE THAT THE TRUCK DOES NOT HAVE A USER CONTROLLABLE TORQUE LIMITING OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOWLY TRAVERSE A GRASSY SURFACE WHILE IN TWO-WHEEL DRIVE THE VEHICLE INVOLUNTARILY CAME TO A STANDSTILL. THE ENGINE HAD LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO MOVE. THE REAR WHEELS DID NOT S…

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ODI 10358918 · 71,032 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON. $114.99 PAID TO TOYOTA DEALER TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. $524.00 TO REPAIR PROBLEM. 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA PURCHASED NEW, NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, NOT EVEN A DOOR NICK. TRUCK HAD 71,032 MILES WHEN THIS OCCURRED. DEALER REPLACED "SPIRAL CABLE". *TR

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ODI 10370912 · 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DECELERATING THE BRAKES WOULD PULSATE AND MAKE A GRINDING NOISE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE LONGER THAN NORMAL TO STOP. NO WARNING LIGHTS HAVE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT HE REPLACE THE TIRES AND CONFIRMED THAT THEY WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FA…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

9 mentions · 2.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 6,680 mi (8 usable records).

ODI 10252343 · 3,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA IN SEPTEMBER 2008. THE VEHICLE HAD RIGHT AT 3000 MILES WHEN THE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED. ON DECEMBER 19TH, 2008 I WAS ON THE WAY TO WORK WHEN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND LOST CONTROL, CAUSING ME TO ROLLOVER. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL ACCELERATING AFTER THE ROLLOVER AND I HAD TO JERK THE GEAR SHIFT INTO PARK TO GET IT TO STOP. AT THAT TIME THE VEHICLE MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND BEGAN TO SMOKE. *TR

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ODI 10290990 · 2,999 mi

TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND THEN WENT IT WENT INTO GEAR IT JERKED YOU FORWARD BECAUSE I WAS PRESSING ON GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING WAS HAPPENING AND THEN IT GRABBED THE GEAR. SENT TO DEALER 8/7/08 TO 10/30/09. TRANSMISSION WAS FIXED SO SO ON 8/14/08 BUT NOW THE WARNING BRAKE LIGHT AND SOMETIMES THE WARNING BEEP COMES ON. STARTED 8/14/08 UP TO AND STILL 10/30/09. HAS BEEN TOO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS HAD COMPANY SEND THREE DIFFERENT TECH. TO WORK ON AND EVEN HAD A ARBITRATOR WITH THE COMPANY, STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK . *TR

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ODI 10294869 · 30,700 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN I FELT THE BRAKE "GIVE" AND THEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. NO AMOUNT OF PUSHING ON THE BRAKE WOULD STOP THE ENGINE. THE TIRES WERE SMOKING AND SQUEALING AND THE VEHICLE WAS LURCHING. ONLY SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE STOPPED THE RACING ENGINE. THE FLOOR MAT WAS NOT INVOLVED. *TR

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Steering assistance concerns

6 mentions · 1.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 108,650 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10627273 · 133,000 mi

IN AUGUST, 2014, TOYOTA ISSUED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN AS IT RELATED TO CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND APPLICATION FOR 2005 THROUGH 2008 MODEL YEAR TACOMA VEHICLES. CO-INCIDENTALLY, WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF NOTICE MY 2008 TACOMA HAD TWO COMPONENTS THAT HAVE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THESE COMPONENTS ARE LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRAME THAT TOYOTA HAS STATED AS HAVING CORROSION ISSUES. THE TWO COMPONENTS THAT HAVE FAILED DUE TO BEING ROTTED OUT AS DESCRIBED BY MY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1)POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION AND 2)THE FREON …

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ODI 10726034 · 66,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED THE STEERING "TIGHTNESS" SHORTLY AFTER THE UNDERCOATING RECALL. VERY SPORADIC IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE SO I THOUGHT IT MAY BE A PARTICULAR STRETCH OF ROAD I REPEATEDLY COMMUTE ON. NOT THE CASE. LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER WATERGATE. FIRST A RECALL FOR A CORD RUNNING THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN, THE A RUSTED FRAME RECALL. FESS UP TOYOTA, YOU MANUFACTURED ANOTHER SUB PAR VEHICLE, GREAT ENGINEERING. HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WILL LISTEN TO THE CONSUMER BEFORE THIS PROBLEM CAUSES ANY TRAGEDIES. THIS TRUCK IS NOW 8 YEARS OLD WITH 70000 MILES AND IN GR…

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ODI 10860516 · 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEALS WERE CORRODED AND THE POWER STEERING JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 0.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 76,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10331239 · 12,000 mi

REFERENCING MY 2008 4.0L SIX-CYLINDER TOYOTA TACOMA WITH DEMAND 4X4, 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND TRD SPORT PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES A LIMITED SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL, I EXPERIENCED AN UNANTICIPATED UNEXPLAINABLE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. NOTE THAT THE TRUCK DOES NOT HAVE A USER CONTROLLABLE TORQUE LIMITING OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOWLY TRAVERSE A GRASSY SURFACE WHILE IN TWO-WHEEL DRIVE THE VEHICLE INVOLUNTARILY CAME TO A STANDSTILL. THE ENGINE HAD LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO MOVE. THE REAR WHEELS DID NOT S…

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ODI 11316862 · 140,000 mi

DURING A 60MPH DRIVE OVER HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL BRIDGE MY VEHICLE START TO STALL MID INCLINE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PURSUED YIELDING PO171 & PO174. THIS HAS BEEN TROUBLE SOME AND FEAR OF POWER LOST DURING DRIVING. FUEL PRESSURE WAS CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES BUT FINALLY SEEN INTERMITTENT PRESSURE DROP BELOW 20PSI.. THE FUEL PUMP AND DRAINER HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND NOW HAVE DRIVEN 400+ MILES NO CEL. NOTE THE ATTACHMENT OEM REPLACEMENT KIT INFO. I AM CONCERNED OF REPEAT DANGER OF MAJOR STALL DURING DRIVERBILITY.

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b