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Mar 20, 2023 Suspension

Rear passenger frame rusted/rotted, rear passenger shock mount completely torn off frame at rust area and rear passenger leaf spring assembly cracked. Vehicle is not drivable and completely unsafe. This vehicle was recalled in May 2008 for inspection of frame rust and passed the inspection with on...

Mar 20, 2023 Structure

Rear passenger frame rusted/rotted, rear passenger shock mount completely torn off frame at rust area and rear passenger leaf spring assembly cracked. Vehicle is not drivable and completely unsafe. This vehicle was recalled in May 2008 for inspection of frame rust and passed the inspection with on...

Mar 20, 2023 Suspension

Rear passenger frame rusted/rotted, rear passenger shock mount completely torn off frame at rust area and rear passenger leaf spring assembly cracked. Vehicle is not drivable and completely unsafe. This vehicle was recalled in May 2008 for inspection of frame rust and passed the inspection with on...

Mar 20, 2023 Structure

Rear passenger frame rusted/rotted, rear passenger shock mount completely torn off frame at rust area and rear passenger leaf spring assembly cracked. Vehicle is not drivable and completely unsafe. This vehicle was recalled in May 2008 for inspection of frame rust and passed the inspection with on...

Mar 15, 2021 Structure

I PURCHASED TRUCK IN 2005 FROM TOYOTA OF NICHOLASVILLE KY I HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE TOOK TRUCK TO HAVE BRAKES DONE MECHANIC REFUSED TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE OF DANGEROUS FRAME HOLES RUST CAN PUSH IN SIDES OF FRAME WITH FINGERS AND MAKE A HOLE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS VERY DANG...

Mar 15, 2021 Suspension

I PURCHASED TRUCK IN 2005 FROM TOYOTA OF NICHOLASVILLE KY I HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE TOOK TRUCK TO HAVE BRAKES DONE MECHANIC REFUSED TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE OF DANGEROUS FRAME HOLES RUST CAN PUSH IN SIDES OF FRAME WITH FINGERS AND MAKE A HOLE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS VERY DANG...

Mar 15, 2021 Structure

I PURCHASED TRUCK IN 2005 FROM TOYOTA OF NICHOLASVILLE KY I HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE TOOK TRUCK TO HAVE BRAKES DONE MECHANIC REFUSED TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE OF DANGEROUS FRAME HOLES RUST CAN PUSH IN SIDES OF FRAME WITH FINGERS AND MAKE A HOLE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS VERY DANG...

Mar 15, 2021 Suspension

I PURCHASED TRUCK IN 2005 FROM TOYOTA OF NICHOLASVILLE KY I HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE TOOK TRUCK TO HAVE BRAKES DONE MECHANIC REFUSED TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE OF DANGEROUS FRAME HOLES RUST CAN PUSH IN SIDES OF FRAME WITH FINGERS AND MAKE A HOLE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS VERY DANG...

Dec 30, 2020 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOWER. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE REAR CENTER LEAF SPRING HAD FRACTURED AND HAD ALSO PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK CAUSING THE FUEL T...

Dec 30, 2020 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOWER. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE REAR CENTER LEAF SPRING HAD FRACTURED AND HAD ALSO PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK CAUSING THE FUEL T...

Aug 19, 2019 Structure 115,310 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS CORRODED WITH HOLES NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER FOR THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTED FRAME REPAIR. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, T...

Aug 19, 2019 Structure 115,310 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS CORRODED WITH HOLES NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER FOR THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTED FRAME REPAIR. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, T...

Jun 30, 2018 Structure 261,000 mi

THE FRAME ON THE PASSAGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK HAS RUSTED OUT? WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION.

Jun 30, 2018 Structure 261,000 mi

THE FRAME ON THE PASSAGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK HAS RUSTED OUT? WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION.

Oct 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other

RECALL INFO, CAN'T SELL WITHOUT PAPERWORK ON FRAME AND NEW COMPANY IN OUR CITY WON'T OR CAN'T GIVE ME PROOF THAT FRAME IS OK

Oct 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other

RECALL INFO, CAN'T SELL WITHOUT PAPERWORK ON FRAME AND NEW COMPANY IN OUR CITY WON'T OR CAN'T GIVE ME PROOF THAT FRAME IS OK

Aug 27, 2017 Structure

ONLY 114,000 MILES, FRAME RUSTED THROUGH. UNSAFE.

Aug 27, 2017 Structure

ONLY 114,000 MILES, FRAME RUSTED THROUGH. UNSAFE.

Jul 10, 2017 Suspension 278,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION SUPPORT WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V129000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXC...

Jul 10, 2017 Suspension 278,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION SUPPORT WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V129000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXC...

Jan 31, 2017 Structure 215,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED, IN SOME AREAS, CLEAR THROUGH. THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD SUSPENSION HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. EVERYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE FRAME HAS AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF RUST. THE TRUCK IS PARKED BECAUSE I'M AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM IF THE TRUCK FALLS APART WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 31, 2017 Power Train 215,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED, IN SOME AREAS, CLEAR THROUGH. THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD SUSPENSION HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. EVERYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE FRAME HAS AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF RUST. THE TRUCK IS PARKED BECAUSE I'M AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM IF THE TRUCK FALLS APART WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 31, 2017 Suspension 215,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED, IN SOME AREAS, CLEAR THROUGH. THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD SUSPENSION HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. EVERYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE FRAME HAS AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF RUST. THE TRUCK IS PARKED BECAUSE I'M AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM IF THE TRUCK FALLS APART WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 31, 2017 Structure 215,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED, IN SOME AREAS, CLEAR THROUGH. THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD SUSPENSION HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. EVERYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE FRAME HAS AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF RUST. THE TRUCK IS PARKED BECAUSE I'M AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM IF THE TRUCK FALLS APART WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 31, 2017 Power Train 215,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED, IN SOME AREAS, CLEAR THROUGH. THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD SUSPENSION HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. EVERYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE FRAME HAS AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF RUST. THE TRUCK IS PARKED BECAUSE I'M AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM IF THE TRUCK FALLS APART WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jan 31, 2017 Suspension 215,000 mi

THE FRAME IS RUSTED, IN SOME AREAS, CLEAR THROUGH. THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD SUSPENSION HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. EVERYTHING THAT TOUCHES THE FRAME HAS AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF RUST. THE TRUCK IS PARKED BECAUSE I'M AFRAID IT WILL CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM IF THE TRUCK FALLS APART WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Dec 7, 2016 Structure 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE BY THE DEALER, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY IN 201...

Dec 7, 2016 Structure 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE BY THE DEALER, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY IN 201...

Oct 6, 2016 Structure 104,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST ISSUES. WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY TOYOTA OF THE "PROGRAM" OFFERS TO FIX. TOYOTA CASE #1607184527 CREATED 6/2016. TOOK VEHICLE TO WELDER TO FIX FRAME TO MAKE ROAD WORTHY.

Oct 6, 2016 Structure 104,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST ISSUES. WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY TOYOTA OF THE "PROGRAM" OFFERS TO FIX. TOYOTA CASE #1607184527 CREATED 6/2016. TOOK VEHICLE TO WELDER TO FIX FRAME TO MAKE ROAD WORTHY.

Aug 31, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED, THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO PUSH HIS FINGER THROUGH THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: LSC-90-D. THE F...

Aug 31, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED, THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO PUSH HIS FINGER THROUGH THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: LSC-90-D. THE F...

Aug 26, 2016 Structure 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THAT THE...

Aug 26, 2016 Structure 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THAT THE...

Jun 1, 2016 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIRS UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL RELATED TO CORROSION OF THE F...

Jun 1, 2016 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIRS UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL RELATED TO CORROSION OF THE F...

May 16, 2016 Air Bags 131,243 mi

TAKATA RECALL CONTACTED DEALER WHO VERIFIED AIRBAG RECALL, PUT ME ON LIST DUE TO BACK ORDER STILL WAITING HAVE A PROBLEM WITH LIMP HOME THROTTLE SETTING ACTIVATING WHILE IN MOTION. SO FAR HAS ONLY BEEN WITHIN 1/4 MILE OF START UP BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO A COLD ENGINE. REQUIRES STOP AND RESTART TO RE...

May 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 131,243 mi

TAKATA RECALL CONTACTED DEALER WHO VERIFIED AIRBAG RECALL, PUT ME ON LIST DUE TO BACK ORDER STILL WAITING HAVE A PROBLEM WITH LIMP HOME THROTTLE SETTING ACTIVATING WHILE IN MOTION. SO FAR HAS ONLY BEEN WITHIN 1/4 MILE OF START UP BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO A COLD ENGINE. REQUIRES STOP AND RESTART TO RE...

May 16, 2016 Air Bags 131,243 mi

TAKATA RECALL CONTACTED DEALER WHO VERIFIED AIRBAG RECALL, PUT ME ON LIST DUE TO BACK ORDER STILL WAITING HAVE A PROBLEM WITH LIMP HOME THROTTLE SETTING ACTIVATING WHILE IN MOTION. SO FAR HAS ONLY BEEN WITHIN 1/4 MILE OF START UP BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO A COLD ENGINE. REQUIRES STOP AND RESTART TO RE...

May 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 131,243 mi

TAKATA RECALL CONTACTED DEALER WHO VERIFIED AIRBAG RECALL, PUT ME ON LIST DUE TO BACK ORDER STILL WAITING HAVE A PROBLEM WITH LIMP HOME THROTTLE SETTING ACTIVATING WHILE IN MOTION. SO FAR HAS ONLY BEEN WITHIN 1/4 MILE OF START UP BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO A COLD ENGINE. REQUIRES STOP AND RESTART TO RE...

Mar 26, 2016 Structure

OUR TRUCKS FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY. I'M WORRIED THE TRUCK IS GOING TO BREAK INTO AND KILL MY HUSBAND. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRAME BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. I HAVE ALREADY TALKED TO YOUR PEOPLE AND THEY SAID THEY ALLOWED 15 YEARS EXTENSION ON THE RUSTED FRAME . WE BOUGHT OURS USE...

Mar 26, 2016 Structure

OUR TRUCKS FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY. I'M WORRIED THE TRUCK IS GOING TO BREAK INTO AND KILL MY HUSBAND. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRAME BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. I HAVE ALREADY TALKED TO YOUR PEOPLE AND THEY SAID THEY ALLOWED 15 YEARS EXTENSION ON THE RUSTED FRAME . WE BOUGHT OURS USE...

Feb 27, 2016 Structure 263,884 mi

I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION TO INVESTIGATE A VIBRATION MY TRUCK HAD JUST STARTED GIVING OFF. FOUND OUT THAT THE FRAME HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND HAS AN INCH OF STEEL LEFT HOLDING IT TOGETHER. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAULTY STEEL. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICL...

Feb 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 263,884 mi

I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION TO INVESTIGATE A VIBRATION MY TRUCK HAD JUST STARTED GIVING OFF. FOUND OUT THAT THE FRAME HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND HAS AN INCH OF STEEL LEFT HOLDING IT TOGETHER. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAULTY STEEL. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICL...

Feb 27, 2016 Structure 263,884 mi

I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION TO INVESTIGATE A VIBRATION MY TRUCK HAD JUST STARTED GIVING OFF. FOUND OUT THAT THE FRAME HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND HAS AN INCH OF STEEL LEFT HOLDING IT TOGETHER. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAULTY STEEL. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICL...

Feb 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 263,884 mi

I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION TO INVESTIGATE A VIBRATION MY TRUCK HAD JUST STARTED GIVING OFF. FOUND OUT THAT THE FRAME HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND HAS AN INCH OF STEEL LEFT HOLDING IT TOGETHER. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAULTY STEEL. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICL...

Aug 28, 2015 Suspension 290,000 mi

FRAME CORRODED AND CRACKED. HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO BRACE WITH SHEET METAL AND WELD. JUST WANTED TO MAKE YOU AWARE.

Aug 28, 2015 Structure 290,000 mi

FRAME CORRODED AND CRACKED. HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO BRACE WITH SHEET METAL AND WELD. JUST WANTED TO MAKE YOU AWARE.

Aug 28, 2015 Suspension 290,000 mi

FRAME CORRODED AND CRACKED. HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO BRACE WITH SHEET METAL AND WELD. JUST WANTED TO MAKE YOU AWARE.

Aug 28, 2015 Structure 290,000 mi

FRAME CORRODED AND CRACKED. HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO BRACE WITH SHEET METAL AND WELD. JUST WANTED TO MAKE YOU AWARE.

Aug 2, 2015 Steering 120,000 mi

POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK. THEY SAID IT FROZE UP.. IT RUSTED OUT. ..

Aug 2, 2015 Steering 120,000 mi

POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK. THEY SAID IT FROZE UP.. IT RUSTED OUT. ..

Jul 13, 2015 Structure 314,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE...

Jul 13, 2015 Structure 314,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE...

Jun 21, 2015 Suspension 160,000 mi

RIGHT REAR FRAME EXCESSIVE RUST. TAKEN TO MECHANIC TO VERIFY THE SAFETY ISSUE.

Jun 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

RIGHT REAR FRAME EXCESSIVE RUST. TAKEN TO MECHANIC TO VERIFY THE SAFETY ISSUE.

Jun 21, 2015 Suspension 160,000 mi

RIGHT REAR FRAME EXCESSIVE RUST. TAKEN TO MECHANIC TO VERIFY THE SAFETY ISSUE.

Jun 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

RIGHT REAR FRAME EXCESSIVE RUST. TAKEN TO MECHANIC TO VERIFY THE SAFETY ISSUE.

Jun 9, 2015 Structure 183,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME AND AROUND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000.

Jun 9, 2015 Structure 183,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME AND AROUND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000.

Jun 3, 2015 Structure 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION THAT PROGRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS RUST PROOFED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED YEARS LATER ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO...

Jun 3, 2015 Structure 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION THAT PROGRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS RUST PROOFED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED YEARS LATER ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO...

May 16, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 221,000 mi

TRUCK WAS REAR ENDED AND WHEN BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR OF REAR BUMPER MAJOR FRAME RUST WAS FOUND.

May 16, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 221,000 mi

TRUCK WAS REAR ENDED AND WHEN BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR OF REAR BUMPER MAJOR FRAME RUST WAS FOUND.

May 4, 2015 Structure 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE UNDERBODY AND FRAMING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAMING OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

May 4, 2015 Structure 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE UNDERBODY AND FRAMING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAMING OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Apr 13, 2015 Structure 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.

Apr 13, 2015 Structure 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CORRODED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.

Apr 8, 2015 Structure

THE FRAME IS RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE THE LEAF SPRING MOUNTS ARE CRUSHING THE FRAME AND THE FRAME HAS HOLES RUSTING THROUGH. *TR

Apr 8, 2015 Structure

THE FRAME IS RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE THE LEAF SPRING MOUNTS ARE CRUSHING THE FRAME AND THE FRAME HAS HOLES RUSTING THROUGH. *TR

Apr 7, 2015 Suspension 98,138 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD, THE VEHICLE STARTED BOUNCING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Apr 7, 2015 Structure 98,138 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD, THE VEHICLE STARTED BOUNCING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Apr 7, 2015 Suspension 98,138 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD, THE VEHICLE STARTED BOUNCING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Apr 7, 2015 Structure 98,138 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD, THE VEHICLE STARTED BOUNCING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRING AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Dec 11, 2014 Structure 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME FRACTURED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.

Dec 11, 2014 Structure 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME FRACTURED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.

Oct 30, 2014 Seat Belts 161,276 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY IN THE LATCH. IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM TO THEM. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CONTACT ME. I HAVE LEFT THEM TWO VOICE MAIL MESSAGES BUT THEY HAVE NOT RETUR...

Oct 30, 2014 Seat Belts 161,276 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY IN THE LATCH. IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM TO THEM. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CONTACT ME. I HAVE LEFT THEM TWO VOICE MAIL MESSAGES BUT THEY HAVE NOT RETUR...

Aug 19, 2014 Suspension 175,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2013, FRAME IS CRACKED IN THE RIGHT REAR AND NUMEROUS HOLES ARE FORMING DUE TO THE WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE OF IMPROPER CORROSION PREVENTATIVE AND POOR MANUFACTURER QUALITY OF MATERIALS USED AND DESIGN. WAS TOLD BY TMC CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT THE "LIMITED SERVICE BULLETIN" ...

Aug 19, 2014 Structure 175,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2013, FRAME IS CRACKED IN THE RIGHT REAR AND NUMEROUS HOLES ARE FORMING DUE TO THE WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE OF IMPROPER CORROSION PREVENTATIVE AND POOR MANUFACTURER QUALITY OF MATERIALS USED AND DESIGN. WAS TOLD BY TMC CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT THE "LIMITED SERVICE BULLETIN" ...

Aug 19, 2014 Suspension 175,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2013, FRAME IS CRACKED IN THE RIGHT REAR AND NUMEROUS HOLES ARE FORMING DUE TO THE WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE OF IMPROPER CORROSION PREVENTATIVE AND POOR MANUFACTURER QUALITY OF MATERIALS USED AND DESIGN. WAS TOLD BY TMC CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT THE "LIMITED SERVICE BULLETIN" ...

Aug 19, 2014 Structure 175,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2013, FRAME IS CRACKED IN THE RIGHT REAR AND NUMEROUS HOLES ARE FORMING DUE TO THE WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE OF IMPROPER CORROSION PREVENTATIVE AND POOR MANUFACTURER QUALITY OF MATERIALS USED AND DESIGN. WAS TOLD BY TMC CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT THE "LIMITED SERVICE BULLETIN" ...

Aug 7, 2014 Structure 190,000 mi

FRAME FAILURE: THE FRAME BROKE, BETWEEN THE LEAF SPRINGS, DURING NORMAL USAGE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, THE FRAME IS RUSTING THROUGH IN MULTIPLE PLACES. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME 5 YEARS AGO THAT MY TRUCK DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR THE TOYOTA FRAME RUST RECALL, THAT IT WAS MOSTLY NORTHERN (COLDER CLIMATE...

Aug 7, 2014 Structure 190,000 mi

FRAME FAILURE: THE FRAME BROKE, BETWEEN THE LEAF SPRINGS, DURING NORMAL USAGE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, THE FRAME IS RUSTING THROUGH IN MULTIPLE PLACES. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TOLD ME 5 YEARS AGO THAT MY TRUCK DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR THE TOYOTA FRAME RUST RECALL, THAT IT WAS MOSTLY NORTHERN (COLDER CLIMATE...

Jul 15, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR OF THE FRAME FOLDED IN HALF AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. IN ADDITION, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA...

Jul 15, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR OF THE FRAME FOLDED IN HALF AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. IN ADDITION, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA...

Jul 8, 2014 Power Train

MY HUSBANDS 1996 TACOMA WAS RECALLED DUE TO RUSTING UNDERNEATH AND WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, BUT BECAUSE WE WERE IN CHAPTER 13 WE WERE TOLD TO COME AND GET THE TRUCK BACK FROM THE DEALER. WE ARE NOW DONE THIS MONTH WITH THE CHAPTER 13 AND WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT MAKE GOOD ON THE RECAL...

Jul 8, 2014 Suspension

MY HUSBANDS 1996 TACOMA WAS RECALLED DUE TO RUSTING UNDERNEATH AND WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, BUT BECAUSE WE WERE IN CHAPTER 13 WE WERE TOLD TO COME AND GET THE TRUCK BACK FROM THE DEALER. WE ARE NOW DONE THIS MONTH WITH THE CHAPTER 13 AND WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT MAKE GOOD ON THE RECAL...

Jul 8, 2014 Unknown Or Other

MY HUSBANDS 1996 TACOMA WAS RECALLED DUE TO RUSTING UNDERNEATH AND WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, BUT BECAUSE WE WERE IN CHAPTER 13 WE WERE TOLD TO COME AND GET THE TRUCK BACK FROM THE DEALER. WE ARE NOW DONE THIS MONTH WITH THE CHAPTER 13 AND WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT MAKE GOOD ON THE RECAL...

Jul 8, 2014 Power Train

MY HUSBANDS 1996 TACOMA WAS RECALLED DUE TO RUSTING UNDERNEATH AND WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, BUT BECAUSE WE WERE IN CHAPTER 13 WE WERE TOLD TO COME AND GET THE TRUCK BACK FROM THE DEALER. WE ARE NOW DONE THIS MONTH WITH THE CHAPTER 13 AND WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT MAKE GOOD ON THE RECAL...

Jul 8, 2014 Suspension

MY HUSBANDS 1996 TACOMA WAS RECALLED DUE TO RUSTING UNDERNEATH AND WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, BUT BECAUSE WE WERE IN CHAPTER 13 WE WERE TOLD TO COME AND GET THE TRUCK BACK FROM THE DEALER. WE ARE NOW DONE THIS MONTH WITH THE CHAPTER 13 AND WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT MAKE GOOD ON THE RECAL...

Jul 8, 2014 Unknown Or Other

MY HUSBANDS 1996 TACOMA WAS RECALLED DUE TO RUSTING UNDERNEATH AND WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, BUT BECAUSE WE WERE IN CHAPTER 13 WE WERE TOLD TO COME AND GET THE TRUCK BACK FROM THE DEALER. WE ARE NOW DONE THIS MONTH WITH THE CHAPTER 13 AND WE HAVE CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY WILL NOT MAKE GOOD ON THE RECAL...

Jun 5, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHASSIS, FRAMING AND SUB FRAME WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED WITH CORROSION TO THE POINT OF DETERIORATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR AN INSPECTION AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PASS. THE INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THERE HAD BEEN SO MUCH CORROSION THA...

Jun 5, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHASSIS, FRAMING AND SUB FRAME WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED WITH CORROSION TO THE POINT OF DETERIORATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR AN INSPECTION AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PASS. THE INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THERE HAD BEEN SO MUCH CORROSION THA...

Jun 5, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHASSIS, FRAMING AND SUB FRAME WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED WITH CORROSION TO THE POINT OF DETERIORATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR AN INSPECTION AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PASS. THE INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THERE HAD BEEN SO MUCH CORROSION THA...

Jun 5, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHASSIS, FRAMING AND SUB FRAME WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED WITH CORROSION TO THE POINT OF DETERIORATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR AN INSPECTION AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PASS. THE INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THERE HAD BEEN SO MUCH CORROSION THA...

May 29, 2014 Suspension 66,000 mi

VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR RECALL UNDERCOATING FOR DEFECTIVE FRAME. SERVICE ADVISED FRAME PERFORATED AND WOULD NOT DO UNDERCOATING. VEHICLE PAST 15-YEAR WARRANTY BUY-BACK PROGRAM (150% OF BLUEBOOK) BY ABOUT TWO DAYS. NO ACTION AVAILABLE. 2014 CONTINUED USE AND ATTEMPTED SERVICING. REFUSED DUE TO FRAME DET...

May 29, 2014 Structure 66,000 mi

VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR RECALL UNDERCOATING FOR DEFECTIVE FRAME. SERVICE ADVISED FRAME PERFORATED AND WOULD NOT DO UNDERCOATING. VEHICLE PAST 15-YEAR WARRANTY BUY-BACK PROGRAM (150% OF BLUEBOOK) BY ABOUT TWO DAYS. NO ACTION AVAILABLE. 2014 CONTINUED USE AND ATTEMPTED SERVICING. REFUSED DUE TO FRAME DET...

May 29, 2014 Suspension 66,000 mi

VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR RECALL UNDERCOATING FOR DEFECTIVE FRAME. SERVICE ADVISED FRAME PERFORATED AND WOULD NOT DO UNDERCOATING. VEHICLE PAST 15-YEAR WARRANTY BUY-BACK PROGRAM (150% OF BLUEBOOK) BY ABOUT TWO DAYS. NO ACTION AVAILABLE. 2014 CONTINUED USE AND ATTEMPTED SERVICING. REFUSED DUE TO FRAME DET...

May 29, 2014 Structure 66,000 mi

VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR RECALL UNDERCOATING FOR DEFECTIVE FRAME. SERVICE ADVISED FRAME PERFORATED AND WOULD NOT DO UNDERCOATING. VEHICLE PAST 15-YEAR WARRANTY BUY-BACK PROGRAM (150% OF BLUEBOOK) BY ABOUT TWO DAYS. NO ACTION AVAILABLE. 2014 CONTINUED USE AND ATTEMPTED SERVICING. REFUSED DUE TO FRAME DET...

Apr 8, 2014 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE FUEL TANK AND FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN HOWEVER, A LOCAL DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CAMPAIGN HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 8, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE FUEL TANK AND FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN HOWEVER, A LOCAL DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CAMPAIGN HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 8, 2014 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE FUEL TANK AND FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN HOWEVER, A LOCAL DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CAMPAIGN HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 8, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE FUEL TANK AND FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN HOWEVER, A LOCAL DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CAMPAIGN HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 24, 2014 Suspension 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000.

Mar 24, 2014 Suspension 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000.

Feb 25, 2014 Suspension 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V...

Feb 25, 2014 Suspension 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V...

Jan 20, 2014 Suspension 145,000 mi

TRUCK IS STILL IN GOOD RUNNING CONDITION BUT THE BODY IS RUSTING OFF THE FRAME. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO... PLEASE HELP ME FIND A SOLUTION. *TR

Jan 20, 2014 Structure 145,000 mi

TRUCK IS STILL IN GOOD RUNNING CONDITION BUT THE BODY IS RUSTING OFF THE FRAME. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO... PLEASE HELP ME FIND A SOLUTION. *TR

Jan 20, 2014 Suspension 145,000 mi

TRUCK IS STILL IN GOOD RUNNING CONDITION BUT THE BODY IS RUSTING OFF THE FRAME. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO... PLEASE HELP ME FIND A SOLUTION. *TR

Jan 20, 2014 Structure 145,000 mi

TRUCK IS STILL IN GOOD RUNNING CONDITION BUT THE BODY IS RUSTING OFF THE FRAME. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO... PLEASE HELP ME FIND A SOLUTION. *TR

Dec 19, 2013 Structure 220,000 mi

I PURCHASED A ONE OWNER 96 TACOMA 4WD TRUCK LAST MONTH THE OWNER SAID THE TRUCK HAD COMPLETED A FRAME RECALL FOR CORROSION IN NOV OF 2011. AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK I HAD THE TRUCK MAINTENANCES AT MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE DEALER SAID THE FRAME HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT AND IT HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE...

Dec 19, 2013 Suspension 220,000 mi

I PURCHASED A ONE OWNER 96 TACOMA 4WD TRUCK LAST MONTH THE OWNER SAID THE TRUCK HAD COMPLETED A FRAME RECALL FOR CORROSION IN NOV OF 2011. AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK I HAD THE TRUCK MAINTENANCES AT MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE DEALER SAID THE FRAME HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT AND IT HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE...

Dec 19, 2013 Structure 220,000 mi

I PURCHASED A ONE OWNER 96 TACOMA 4WD TRUCK LAST MONTH THE OWNER SAID THE TRUCK HAD COMPLETED A FRAME RECALL FOR CORROSION IN NOV OF 2011. AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK I HAD THE TRUCK MAINTENANCES AT MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE DEALER SAID THE FRAME HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT AND IT HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE...

Dec 19, 2013 Suspension 220,000 mi

I PURCHASED A ONE OWNER 96 TACOMA 4WD TRUCK LAST MONTH THE OWNER SAID THE TRUCK HAD COMPLETED A FRAME RECALL FOR CORROSION IN NOV OF 2011. AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK I HAD THE TRUCK MAINTENANCES AT MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE DEALER SAID THE FRAME HAS A LARGE HOLE IN IT AND IT HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE...

Sep 1, 2013 Seat Belts 229,190 mi

DRIVER SIDE AND MIDDLE FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LATCH. I PULLED APART THE MIDDLE LATCH AND IT SEEMS THE PLASTIC HAS ERODED TO FAILURE. *JS

Sep 1, 2013 Seat Belts 229,190 mi

DRIVER SIDE AND MIDDLE FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LATCH. I PULLED APART THE MIDDLE LATCH AND IT SEEMS THE PLASTIC HAS ERODED TO FAILURE. *JS

Aug 22, 2013 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS NEAR THE FRONT AREA OF THE SUB FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BOTH OF WHICH DETECTED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE...

Aug 22, 2013 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS NEAR THE FRONT AREA OF THE SUB FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BOTH OF WHICH DETECTED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE...

Aug 22, 2013 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS NEAR THE FRONT AREA OF THE SUB FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BOTH OF WHICH DETECTED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE...

Aug 22, 2013 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS NEAR THE FRONT AREA OF THE SUB FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BOTH OF WHICH DETECTED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE...

Jun 26, 2013 Structure

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERE CORROSION AND RUST ON THE VEHICLE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FRAME. *SMD TOYOTA INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE 15 YEAR WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO HELP.

Jun 26, 2013 Structure

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERE CORROSION AND RUST ON THE VEHICLE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FRAME. *SMD TOYOTA INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE 15 YEAR WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO HELP.

Apr 22, 2013 Structure 175,000 mi

THE MAIN BODY FRAME ON MY OTHERWISE VERY NICE TOYOTA TACOMA JUST BROKE COMPLETELY IN TWO WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. AFTER INVESTIGATING HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN, I LEARNED THAT TOYOTA ADMITTED THAT THEY MANUFACTURED AND SOLD UNSAFE TOYOTA'S DURING THE MID-90S. THEY CLAIM TO HAVE FIXED THIS BY OFF...

Apr 22, 2013 Structure 175,000 mi

THE MAIN BODY FRAME ON MY OTHERWISE VERY NICE TOYOTA TACOMA JUST BROKE COMPLETELY IN TWO WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. AFTER INVESTIGATING HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN, I LEARNED THAT TOYOTA ADMITTED THAT THEY MANUFACTURED AND SOLD UNSAFE TOYOTA'S DURING THE MID-90S. THEY CLAIM TO HAVE FIXED THIS BY OFF...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR IN...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR IN...

Jul 19, 2012 Structure

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT IN REGARDS TO A RUST CORROSION PERFORATION PROBLEM *TGW THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE STATING THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER LEARNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM IN NOVEMBER 2001, AND HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, WHERE IT WAS CON...

Jul 19, 2012 Structure

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT IN REGARDS TO A RUST CORROSION PERFORATION PROBLEM *TGW THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE STATING THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER LEARNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM IN NOVEMBER 2001, AND HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, WHERE IT WAS CON...

May 8, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA THAT WAS PART OF A RECALL FOR A FAULTY FRAME. I RECEIVED TWO LETTERS INFORMING ME OF THIS PROGRAM. THE FIRST ONE WAS IN 2009, AND THE SECOND IN 2010. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN FOR ITS FREE CHECK FOR FRAME CORROSION. THERE WAS A GRAVEYARD OF TRUCKS LIKE MINE. I DON'T KNOW IF T...

May 8, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA THAT WAS PART OF A RECALL FOR A FAULTY FRAME. I RECEIVED TWO LETTERS INFORMING ME OF THIS PROGRAM. THE FIRST ONE WAS IN 2009, AND THE SECOND IN 2010. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN FOR ITS FREE CHECK FOR FRAME CORROSION. THERE WAS A GRAVEYARD OF TRUCKS LIKE MINE. I DON'T KNOW IF T...

Mar 27, 2012 Structure 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN UNKNOWN FRAME CORROSION RECALL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FRAME COULD NOT BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Mar 27, 2012 Structure 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN UNKNOWN FRAME CORROSION RECALL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FRAME COULD NOT BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED. THE MANU...

Feb 10, 2012 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE FRAME RUST NEAR THE REAR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS FINE. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED OVER THE FOLLOWING TWO YEARS AND HOLES BEGAN TO FORM IN THE FRAME. THE MAN...

Feb 10, 2012 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE FRAME RUST NEAR THE REAR WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS FINE. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED OVER THE FOLLOWING TWO YEARS AND HOLES BEGAN TO FORM IN THE FRAME. THE MAN...

Jan 4, 2012 Structure

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRAME RUST CORROSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL REGARDING FRAME RUST. THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONSUMER STATED IT APPEARED THE DEALER NEVER PERFORMED ANY INSPECTION IN REGA...

Jan 4, 2012 Structure

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRAME RUST CORROSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL REGARDING FRAME RUST. THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONSUMER STATED IT APPEARED THE DEALER NEVER PERFORMED ANY INSPECTION IN REGA...

Nov 7, 2011 Structure 203,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS FRAME DAMAGE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER MADE THE CONTACT AWARE OF A POSSIBLE SILENT RECALL, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Nov 7, 2011 Structure 203,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS FRAME DAMAGE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER MADE THE CONTACT AWARE OF A POSSIBLE SILENT RECALL, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Nov 2, 2011 Suspension 114,869 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V129000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE RECAL...

Nov 2, 2011 Suspension 114,869 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V129000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE RECAL...

Sep 22, 2011 Structure 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRACTURE BEGAN FORM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO THE REAR OF THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE FAILURE WAS CONFIR...

Sep 22, 2011 Structure 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRACTURE BEGAN FORM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO THE REAR OF THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE FAILURE WAS CONFIR...

Sep 21, 2011 Structure 260,325 mi

THERE IS AN ACTUAL HOLE RUSTED THROUGH THE STRUCTURAL FRAME OF THE TRUCK. IN DECEMBER OF 2010, WHILE INSIDE OF THE 15 YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD, TOYOTA CLAIMED THERE WAS NO RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN "SURFACE RUST." IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011, AFTER THE 15 YEAR WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, TOYO...

Sep 21, 2011 Structure 260,325 mi

THERE IS AN ACTUAL HOLE RUSTED THROUGH THE STRUCTURAL FRAME OF THE TRUCK. IN DECEMBER OF 2010, WHILE INSIDE OF THE 15 YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD, TOYOTA CLAIMED THERE WAS NO RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN "SURFACE RUST." IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011, AFTER THE 15 YEAR WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, TOYO...

Sep 18, 2011 Seat Belts 138,000 mi

FRONT SIDE DIVER SEATBELT NO LONGER RETRACTS & GETS HUNG IN DOOR. TOYOTA STATES NO LONGER COVERED. *TT

Sep 18, 2011 Seat Belts 138,000 mi

FRONT SIDE DIVER SEATBELT NO LONGER RETRACTS & GETS HUNG IN DOOR. TOYOTA STATES NO LONGER COVERED. *TT

Sep 7, 2011 Suspension 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER: 96V129000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT), THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED REPAIRS DUE TO THE VEHICLE AGE. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. T...

Sep 7, 2011 Suspension 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER: 96V129000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT), THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED REPAIRS DUE TO THE VEHICLE AGE. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. T...

Aug 29, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED DURING AN INSPECTION. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FA...

Aug 29, 2011 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED DURING AN INSPECTION. THE DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FA...

Aug 2, 2011 Structure 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD BUY THE VEHICLE BACK BUT LATER RETRACTED THE OFFER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED B...

Aug 2, 2011 Structure 240,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD BUY THE VEHICLE BACK BUT LATER RETRACTED THE OFFER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED B...

Jul 26, 2011 Structure

I OWN A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. I RECEIVED A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN" LETTER IN THE MAIL ON JULY 18TH 2011. THE NOTICE STATED THAT TACOMA MODEL YEARS 1996-2000 NEED TO BE INSPECTED FOR FRAME RUST AND POSSIBLE PERFORATION. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRAMES IN A NUMBER OF THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE CO...

Jul 26, 2011 Structure

I OWN A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. I RECEIVED A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN" LETTER IN THE MAIL ON JULY 18TH 2011. THE NOTICE STATED THAT TACOMA MODEL YEARS 1996-2000 NEED TO BE INSPECTED FOR FRAME RUST AND POSSIBLE PERFORATION. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRAMES IN A NUMBER OF THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE CO...

Jun 30, 2011 Structure

RUSTED TRUCK FRAME.

Jun 30, 2011 Structure

RUSTED TRUCK FRAME.

Jun 2, 2011 Structure 146,205 mi

I OWN A 96 TOYOTA TACOMA AND IT HAS DEVELOPED FRAME ROT. TOYOTA WILL NOT DO THEIR BUYBACK AS I BROUGHT IT FOR ITS SECOND INSPECTION 68 DAYS BEYOND THE 15 YEAR BUYBACK OFFER. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN CONDEMNED AND REPORTED TO CARFAX, TOYOTA CORPORATE AND THE MA RMV RENDERING THIS VEHICLE INSTANTLY UNFIT TO...

Jun 2, 2011 Structure 146,205 mi

I OWN A 96 TOYOTA TACOMA AND IT HAS DEVELOPED FRAME ROT. TOYOTA WILL NOT DO THEIR BUYBACK AS I BROUGHT IT FOR ITS SECOND INSPECTION 68 DAYS BEYOND THE 15 YEAR BUYBACK OFFER. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN CONDEMNED AND REPORTED TO CARFAX, TOYOTA CORPORATE AND THE MA RMV RENDERING THIS VEHICLE INSTANTLY UNFIT TO...

Apr 20, 2011 Structure 88,000 mi

FRAME ON 1996 TACOMA HAS RUST HOLE THROUGH FRAME. DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION OF WARRANTY EXTENSION FROM TOYOTA AND WARRANTY EXPIRED 11 DAYS BEFORE I UNCOVERED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE. TOYOTA WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY AND TRUCK IS UNSAFE . *TR

Apr 20, 2011 Structure 88,000 mi

FRAME ON 1996 TACOMA HAS RUST HOLE THROUGH FRAME. DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION OF WARRANTY EXTENSION FROM TOYOTA AND WARRANTY EXPIRED 11 DAYS BEFORE I UNCOVERED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE. TOYOTA WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY AND TRUCK IS UNSAFE . *TR

Mar 8, 2011 Structure 259,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING A REAR LEAF SPRING REPLACED ON HER VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND ADVISED HER THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST HER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONG...

Mar 8, 2011 Structure 259,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING A REAR LEAF SPRING REPLACED ON HER VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND ADVISED HER THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST HER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONG...

Feb 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 245,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. HE THEN CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. T...

Feb 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 245,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. HE THEN CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. T...

Jul 29, 2010 Parking Brake 111,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH HAS A RECALL FOR RUST. THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTING OUT. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXAMINATION BECAUSE MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS IN BAD SHAPE. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS OK. A LITTLE WHILE LATER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MECHANISM ON THE BOTTOM RUSTED OU...

Jul 29, 2010 Structure 111,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH HAS A RECALL FOR RUST. THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTING OUT. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXAMINATION BECAUSE MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS IN BAD SHAPE. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS OK. A LITTLE WHILE LATER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MECHANISM ON THE BOTTOM RUSTED OU...

Jul 29, 2010 Parking Brake 111,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH HAS A RECALL FOR RUST. THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTING OUT. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXAMINATION BECAUSE MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS IN BAD SHAPE. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS OK. A LITTLE WHILE LATER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MECHANISM ON THE BOTTOM RUSTED OU...

Jul 29, 2010 Structure 111,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH HAS A RECALL FOR RUST. THE ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTING OUT. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXAMINATION BECAUSE MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS IN BAD SHAPE. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS OK. A LITTLE WHILE LATER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE MECHANISM ON THE BOTTOM RUSTED OU...

Jun 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

[XXX] 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA IT HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES AS OTHER MODELS/YR WHY HAVE YOU NOT RECALLED THIS VEHICLE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jun 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

[XXX] 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA IT HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES AS OTHER MODELS/YR WHY HAVE YOU NOT RECALLED THIS VEHICLE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 17, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

REF: NHTSA 96E00100 REF: TOYOTA REFERRED RECALL WEBSITE <HTTP://WWW.INTERNETAUTOGUIDE.COM/AUTO-RECALLS/09-INT/1996/TOYOTA/TACOMA/INDEX.HTML> JAN 03, 1996 | RECALL ID# 39110 - RECALL REASON VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL RECALL DATE JAN 03, 1996 MODEL AFFECTED TACOMA POTENTIAL UNITS AFFECTED 5145 ...

May 17, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

REF: NHTSA 96E00100 REF: TOYOTA REFERRED RECALL WEBSITE <HTTP://WWW.INTERNETAUTOGUIDE.COM/AUTO-RECALLS/09-INT/1996/TOYOTA/TACOMA/INDEX.HTML> JAN 03, 1996 | RECALL ID# 39110 - RECALL REASON VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL RECALL DATE JAN 03, 1996 MODEL AFFECTED TACOMA POTENTIAL UNITS AFFECTED 5145 ...

Apr 20, 2010 Suspension 137,345 mi

DURING PA STATE INSPECTION, NOTIFIED BY DEALER THAT BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. DEALER WANTED $1200 + TO REPLACE. I FOUND A LOCAL SHOP TO REPLACE THEM WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR UNDER $800. TOYOTA KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE SPRINGS AND YET STILL TRIES TO MILK THE OWNERS FOR MORE $. ...

Apr 20, 2010 Suspension 137,345 mi

DURING PA STATE INSPECTION, NOTIFIED BY DEALER THAT BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. DEALER WANTED $1200 + TO REPLACE. I FOUND A LOCAL SHOP TO REPLACE THEM WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR UNDER $800. TOYOTA KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE SPRINGS AND YET STILL TRIES TO MILK THE OWNERS FOR MORE $. ...

Feb 23, 2010 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

DRIVER'S-SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH IS FAILING. THE RELEASE BUTTON WILL MOST TIMES NOT DISENGAGE AND ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO BE BUCKLED. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

DRIVER'S-SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH IS FAILING. THE RELEASE BUTTON WILL MOST TIMES NOT DISENGAGE AND ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO BE BUCKLED. *TR

Jan 4, 2010 Structure 211,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN LEFT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED DRIVING STRAIGHT AND HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO REPAIRE TH...

Jan 4, 2010 Structure 211,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN LEFT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED DRIVING STRAIGHT AND HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO REPAIRE TH...

Jun 8, 2009 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TIRES LOST PRESSURE WITHOUT WARNING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VALVE STEMS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VALVE STEM INFORMATION WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UN...

Jun 8, 2009 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TIRES LOST PRESSURE WITHOUT WARNING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VALVE STEMS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VALVE STEM INFORMATION WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UN...

Apr 9, 2008 Structure 178,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TOYOTA WILL NOT ACCEPT HIS VEHICLE FOR THE VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS IN REGARDS TO THE REAR FRAME CORROSION ON THE 1995 AND 1996 TACOMAS. TOYOTA IS OFFERING 1.5 TIMES THE BLUE BOOK VALUE FOR THESE VEHICLES...

Apr 9, 2008 Structure 178,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TOYOTA WILL NOT ACCEPT HIS VEHICLE FOR THE VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS IN REGARDS TO THE REAR FRAME CORROSION ON THE 1995 AND 1996 TACOMAS. TOYOTA IS OFFERING 1.5 TIMES THE BLUE BOOK VALUE FOR THESE VEHICLES...

Apr 7, 2008 Structure

TOYOTA TACOMA RUSTED FRAME RE-CALL. TOYOTA IS SENDING ALL OWNERS A TRADE-IN **ONLY** TOWARDS A TUNDRA PURCHASE OFFER ON 95-04 TACOMAS. THESE VEHICLES POSE A SAFETY-HAZZARD TO THEIR OWNERS, AS THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH * * HEAVILY - ROTTED * * FRAMES. THERE ARE NO BUY...

Apr 7, 2008 Structure

TOYOTA TACOMA RUSTED FRAME RE-CALL. TOYOTA IS SENDING ALL OWNERS A TRADE-IN **ONLY** TOWARDS A TUNDRA PURCHASE OFFER ON 95-04 TACOMAS. THESE VEHICLES POSE A SAFETY-HAZZARD TO THEIR OWNERS, AS THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH * * HEAVILY - ROTTED * * FRAMES. THERE ARE NO BUY...

Jan 15, 2008 Structure 66,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR FRAME HAD ROTTED. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR FRAME FELL OFF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY PLACED A PIECE OF METAL ON THE VEHICLE TO HOLD IT TOGETHER TEMPORARI...

Jan 15, 2008 Structure 66,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR FRAME HAD ROTTED. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR FRAME FELL OFF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY PLACED A PIECE OF METAL ON THE VEHICLE TO HOLD IT TOGETHER TEMPORARI...

Jan 14, 2008 Structure 665,000 mi

TOYOTA TACOMA 1996 HAS EXTREME FRAME RUST MAKING VEHICLE UNSAFE. *TR

Jan 14, 2008 Structure 665,000 mi

TOYOTA TACOMA 1996 HAS EXTREME FRAME RUST MAKING VEHICLE UNSAFE. *TR

Dec 12, 2007 Structure 262,000 mi

PREMATURE FRAME DETERIORATION. ENGINE IS GOOD AND STILL GETS 24 MPG, NO OIL BURNING. REAR FRAME OVER TIRES FAILED AND HAD TO BE WELDED WITH NEW FRAME PIECES. BOTH SIDES. ABOUT 5 MONTHS LATER, COULD NOT REGISTER VEHICLE DUE TO ADDITIONAL, UNREPAIRABLE FRAME FAILURES. REPAIR SHOP SAID HE HAS WELDED AB...

Dec 12, 2007 Structure 262,000 mi

PREMATURE FRAME DETERIORATION. ENGINE IS GOOD AND STILL GETS 24 MPG, NO OIL BURNING. REAR FRAME OVER TIRES FAILED AND HAD TO BE WELDED WITH NEW FRAME PIECES. BOTH SIDES. ABOUT 5 MONTHS LATER, COULD NOT REGISTER VEHICLE DUE TO ADDITIONAL, UNREPAIRABLE FRAME FAILURES. REPAIR SHOP SAID HE HAS WELDED AB...

Dec 5, 2007 Structure

SEVERLY RUSTED FRAME. *TR

Dec 5, 2007 Structure

SEVERLY RUSTED FRAME. *TR

Aug 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSED BY DIFFERENCE IN EXPANSION RATES BETWEEN THE CAST IRON ENGINE BLOCK, AND THE ALUMINUM HEAD. ALUMINUM EXPANDS 1.7 TIMES FASTER THAN IRON, CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO TEAR OR UNWRAP. TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL CAMPAIGN AND REPLACED HEADGASKET AND FLUIDS FREE OF CHARGE. *TR

Aug 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSED BY DIFFERENCE IN EXPANSION RATES BETWEEN THE CAST IRON ENGINE BLOCK, AND THE ALUMINUM HEAD. ALUMINUM EXPANDS 1.7 TIMES FASTER THAN IRON, CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO TEAR OR UNWRAP. TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL CAMPAIGN AND REPLACED HEADGASKET AND FLUIDS FREE OF CHARGE. *TR

Jul 10, 2007 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START IN 80 DEGREE WEATHER. WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. SHE MUST WAIT UNTIL THE VEHICLE COOLS DOWN FOR IT TO RESTART. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS, BUT DISCOVERED THAT THE BATT...

Jul 10, 2007 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START IN 80 DEGREE WEATHER. WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. SHE MUST WAIT UNTIL THE VEHICLE COOLS DOWN FOR IT TO RESTART. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS, BUT DISCOVERED THAT THE BATT...

May 29, 2007 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A SAFETY CRASH BAR. WHEN REPAIRING A BROKEN LOCK, THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO SAFETY CRASH BAR INSTALLED IN THE DOOR. PRESENTLY, NO FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS U...

May 29, 2007 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A SAFETY CRASH BAR. WHEN REPAIRING A BROKEN LOCK, THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO SAFETY CRASH BAR INSTALLED IN THE DOOR. PRESENTLY, NO FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS U...

Oct 25, 2005 Tires 130,449 mi

INITIALLY FELT A VIBRATION IN MY STEERING WHEEL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WAS TRYING TO DECIDE FROM WHERE THE PROBLEM CAME WHEN MY LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW IT'S ENTIRE TREAD, WHICH THEN WRAPPED AROUND MY AXLE, CAUSING ME TO SPIN 360 DEGREES AND OFF THE HIGHWAY AND DOWN A GRASSY SLOPE, WHICH, FORTUNATELY, W...

Oct 25, 2005 Tires 130,449 mi

INITIALLY FELT A VIBRATION IN MY STEERING WHEEL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WAS TRYING TO DECIDE FROM WHERE THE PROBLEM CAME WHEN MY LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW IT'S ENTIRE TREAD, WHICH THEN WRAPPED AROUND MY AXLE, CAUSING ME TO SPIN 360 DEGREES AND OFF THE HIGHWAY AND DOWN A GRASSY SLOPE, WHICH, FORTUNATELY, W...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 276,920 mi

MY VEHICLES ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH A FEW DAYS AGO AND WE BEGAN TROUBLE SHOOTING TO FIND THE CAUSE. WE PULLED THE SPARK PLUGS AND FOUND RUST AND WATER ON ONE PLUG. WE CLEANED THE PLUG UP AND REINSTALLED IT AND RAN THE VEHICLE TO TEST IT. IT RAN SMOOTH FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES THEN BEGAN RUNNING ROUG...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 276,920 mi

MY VEHICLES ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH A FEW DAYS AGO AND WE BEGAN TROUBLE SHOOTING TO FIND THE CAUSE. WE PULLED THE SPARK PLUGS AND FOUND RUST AND WATER ON ONE PLUG. WE CLEANED THE PLUG UP AND REINSTALLED IT AND RAN THE VEHICLE TO TEST IT. IT RAN SMOOTH FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES THEN BEGAN RUNNING ROUG...

Mar 30, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARYING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER,WHEEL REPLACEMENT, 4WD BEING INOPERATIVE AND LEAKAGE ON THE PULLEY.*MR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Equipment 30,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARYING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER,WHEEL REPLACEMENT, 4WD BEING INOPERATIVE AND LEAKAGE ON THE PULLEY.*MR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARYING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER,WHEEL REPLACEMENT, 4WD BEING INOPERATIVE AND LEAKAGE ON THE PULLEY.*MR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARYING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER,WHEEL REPLACEMENT, 4WD BEING INOPERATIVE AND LEAKAGE ON THE PULLEY.*MR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Visibility 30,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARYING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER,WHEEL REPLACEMENT, 4WD BEING INOPERATIVE AND LEAKAGE ON THE PULLEY.*MR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARYING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER,WHEEL REPLACEMENT, 4WD BEING INOPERATIVE AND LEAKAGE ON THE PULLEY.*MR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Equipment 30,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARYING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER,WHEEL REPLACEMENT, 4WD BEING INOPERATIVE AND LEAKAGE ON THE PULLEY.*MR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARYING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER,WHEEL REPLACEMENT, 4WD BEING INOPERATIVE AND LEAKAGE ON THE PULLEY.*MR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARYING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER,WHEEL REPLACEMENT, 4WD BEING INOPERATIVE AND LEAKAGE ON THE PULLEY.*MR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Visibility 30,000 mi

1996 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARYING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER,WHEEL REPLACEMENT, 4WD BEING INOPERATIVE AND LEAKAGE ON THE PULLEY.*MR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED. *JB

Feb 2, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

BROKEN REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRINGS ON 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD EXTENDED CAB LED TO POOR VEHICULAR CONTROL AND TIRE DAMAGE*AK

Feb 2, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

BROKEN REAR DRIVER SIDE LEAF SPRINGS ON 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD EXTENDED CAB LED TO POOR VEHICULAR CONTROL AND TIRE DAMAGE*AK

Sep 15, 2004 Suspension

THERE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MADE NOISE. *JB THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE NOISE COULD NOT BE RESOLVED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE DEALER RESOLD THE VEHICLE WITHOUT IT BEING REPAIRED. *NM

Sep 15, 2004 Suspension

THERE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MADE NOISE. *JB THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE NOISE COULD NOT BE RESOLVED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE DEALER RESOLD THE VEHICLE WITHOUT IT BEING REPAIRED. *NM

Jul 13, 2004 Seat Belts

WHILE STOPPING AT A STORE THE SEATBELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT RETRACT. HAVING HARD TIME GETTING IT FIXED AT THE DEALER. *AK

Jul 13, 2004 Seat Belts

WHILE STOPPING AT A STORE THE SEATBELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT RETRACT. HAVING HARD TIME GETTING IT FIXED AT THE DEALER. *AK

Jun 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DRIVER'S RESIDENCE. *AK

Jun 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DRIVER'S RESIDENCE. *AK

Jun 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DRIVER'S RESIDENCE. *AK

Jun 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DRIVER'S RESIDENCE. *AK

Apr 13, 2004 Suspension 79,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE IN HALF AT 79,000 MILES. RODLAND TOYOTA IN EVERETT, WA. STATED THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DID NOT MENTION THIS AS A KNOWN PROBLEM. NO OFFERS WERE EXTENDED TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. NO MENTION WAS MADE WHEN I PURCHASED THE TR...

Apr 13, 2004 Suspension 79,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE IN HALF AT 79,000 MILES. RODLAND TOYOTA IN EVERETT, WA. STATED THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DID NOT MENTION THIS AS A KNOWN PROBLEM. NO OFFERS WERE EXTENDED TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. NO MENTION WAS MADE WHEN I PURCHASED THE TR...

Sep 23, 2003 Tires 88,530 mi

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE - TREAD SEPARATED ON FREEWAY

Sep 23, 2003 Tires 88,530 mi

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE - TREAD SEPARATED ON FREEWAY

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WHEN REACHING HIGH TEMPERATURE WOULD MISFIRE AND STALL, AND WILL BE DIFFICULT TO RESTART. DEALER STATED CALLED NHTSA.*AK

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WHEN REACHING HIGH TEMPERATURE WOULD MISFIRE AND STALL, AND WILL BE DIFFICULT TO RESTART. DEALER STATED CALLED NHTSA.*AK

Aug 25, 2003 Suspension 90,000 mi

BAD REAR LEAF SPRINGS, CAUSING EXTREME INSTABILITY. VEHICLE: 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 REGULAR CAB, REGULAR BED, 4CYLINDER. THE MIDDLE REAR LEAF SPRING HAS A TENDANCY TO BREAK, EVEN UNDER LIGHT LOADS.*AK ON MY TRUCK, THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE AT AROUND 100,000 MILES, THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE AT ABOUT...

Aug 25, 2003 Suspension 90,000 mi

BAD REAR LEAF SPRINGS, CAUSING EXTREME INSTABILITY. VEHICLE: 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 REGULAR CAB, REGULAR BED, 4CYLINDER. THE MIDDLE REAR LEAF SPRING HAS A TENDANCY TO BREAK, EVEN UNDER LIGHT LOADS.*AK ON MY TRUCK, THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE AT AROUND 100,000 MILES, THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE AT ABOUT...

Aug 14, 2003 Suspension 20,000 mi

FAULTY SPEEDOMETER. FRONT END SUSPENSION FAULTY,LEAF SPRING NOISE. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Suspension 20,000 mi

FAULTY SPEEDOMETER. FRONT END SUSPENSION FAULTY,LEAF SPRING NOISE. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Suspension 20,000 mi

FAULTY SPEEDOMETER. FRONT END SUSPENSION FAULTY,LEAF SPRING NOISE. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Suspension 20,000 mi

FAULTY SPEEDOMETER. FRONT END SUSPENSION FAULTY,LEAF SPRING NOISE. *AK

Jul 17, 2003 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

DRIVERS SEATBELT NOT WORKING.SEATBELT MECHANISM BROKEN.DEALER CLAIMS $150.00 TO REPAIR.I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND DEFECTIVE PART THAT DEALER SHOULD ADDRESS.*AK

Jul 17, 2003 Seat Belts 100,000 mi

DRIVERS SEATBELT NOT WORKING.SEATBELT MECHANISM BROKEN.DEALER CLAIMS $150.00 TO REPAIR.I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND DEFECTIVE PART THAT DEALER SHOULD ADDRESS.*AK

Jul 10, 2003 Structure

ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER BECAUSE FRONT LEFT TIRE WOBBLED WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THAT FRAME RAIL WOULD BE REPLACED PER RECALL #96V129000. *AK

Jul 10, 2003 Structure

ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER BECAUSE FRONT LEFT TIRE WOBBLED WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THAT FRAME RAIL WOULD BE REPLACED PER RECALL #96V129000. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS CAVED INWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME RAIL WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Wheels

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS CAVED INWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME RAIL WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS CAVED INWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME RAIL WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Wheels

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED FRONT LEFT WHEEL WAS CAVED INWARD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME RAIL WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Apr 16, 2003 Seat Belts 32,000 mi

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED CAUSING THE BELT TO BE LOOSE AND TO GET CAUGHT OUTSIDE THE DOOR. *NLM

Apr 16, 2003 Suspension 77,074 mi

TOP OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT DETACHED FROM THE FRAME BECAUSE OF METAL FAILURE. *NLM

Apr 16, 2003 Seat Belts 32,000 mi

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED CAUSING THE BELT TO BE LOOSE AND TO GET CAUGHT OUTSIDE THE DOOR. *NLM

Apr 16, 2003 Suspension 77,074 mi

TOP OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT DETACHED FROM THE FRAME BECAUSE OF METAL FAILURE. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT. *NLM

Feb 3, 2003 Suspension 78,000 mi

REAR LEAF SPRING ON PASSENGER SIDE (# 2 LEAF) HAS CRACKED, LEADING TO UNPREDICTABLE REAR SUSPESION BEHAVIOR OVER BUMPS. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN PROBLEM. TOYOTA IS AWARE THAT THERE IS A HIGH FAILURE RATE ON TACOMA LEAF SPRINGS, AS ARE ALL PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO. THIS IS A...

Feb 3, 2003 Suspension 78,000 mi

REAR LEAF SPRING ON PASSENGER SIDE (# 2 LEAF) HAS CRACKED, LEADING TO UNPREDICTABLE REAR SUSPESION BEHAVIOR OVER BUMPS. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN PROBLEM. TOYOTA IS AWARE THAT THERE IS A HIGH FAILURE RATE ON TACOMA LEAF SPRINGS, AS ARE ALL PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO. THIS IS A...

Oct 31, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BALL JOINT SNAP CAUSING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TO SEPARATE AND THE CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Oct 31, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BALL JOINT SNAP CAUSING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TO SEPARATE AND THE CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Aug 22, 2002 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS STARTING FAILURES BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 05-JUNE-2002. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES AND WAS NOT PROPERLY DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. EVENTUALLY THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT TO AN A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS TO HIGH AMPERAGE FOR...

Aug 22, 2002 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS STARTING FAILURES BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 05-JUNE-2002. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES AND WAS NOT PROPERLY DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. EVENTUALLY THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT TO AN A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS TO HIGH AMPERAGE FOR...

Jul 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXISTING ENGINE STALLING PROBLEM IS PROGRESSING. HAVING TO KEEP VEHICLE IDLING HIGH, AND IN NEUTRAL SO IT WILL NOT CUT OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MROE INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXISTING ENGINE STALLING PROBLEM IS PROGRESSING. HAVING TO KEEP VEHICLE IDLING HIGH, AND IN NEUTRAL SO IT WILL NOT CUT OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MROE INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE AND FRONT END FELL, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS IN VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE AND FRONT END FELL, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS IN VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE AND FRONT END FELL, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS IN VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE AND FRONT END FELL, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS IN VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 1, 2002 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 1, 2002 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 29, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE I SMELL GAS ON THE OIL STICK INDICATING THAT FUEL IS IN THE CRANK CASE (CONFIRMED BY DEALER). I WAS ADVISED (BY DEALER)THAT IT IS NOT ABNORMAL FOR VEHICLES MOSTLY DRIVEN SHORT DISTANCES, BUT I HAVE DRIVEN LONG DISTANCES HAD OIL CHANGED AND STILL HAVE PROBLEM. ALSO, I HAVE ...

May 29, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE I SMELL GAS ON THE OIL STICK INDICATING THAT FUEL IS IN THE CRANK CASE (CONFIRMED BY DEALER). I WAS ADVISED (BY DEALER)THAT IT IS NOT ABNORMAL FOR VEHICLES MOSTLY DRIVEN SHORT DISTANCES, BUT I HAVE DRIVEN LONG DISTANCES HAD OIL CHANGED AND STILL HAVE PROBLEM. ALSO, I HAVE ...

May 17, 2002 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BRACKET BAR SNAPPED FROM FRAME.*AK

May 17, 2002 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BRACKET BAR SNAPPED FROM FRAME.*AK

May 6, 2002 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT SPRING HAS CRYSTALLIZED. *AK

May 6, 2002 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT SPRING HAS CRYSTALLIZED. *AK

Apr 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I COMPLAINED OF A RAPPING, TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE ON 8/26/97. TRUCK HAD 15877 MILES ON IT. WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. I AGAIN COMPLAINED OF NOISE 1/29/98. TRUCK HAD 21851 MILES ON IT. SOUNDED LIKE TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM TOP OF ENGINE . SAME NOISE AS BEFORE. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. AT 5650...

Apr 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I COMPLAINED OF A RAPPING, TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE ON 8/26/97. TRUCK HAD 15877 MILES ON IT. WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. I AGAIN COMPLAINED OF NOISE 1/29/98. TRUCK HAD 21851 MILES ON IT. SOUNDED LIKE TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM TOP OF ENGINE . SAME NOISE AS BEFORE. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. AT 5650...

Mar 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKET BEGAN TO LEAK RED FLUID, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH HEAD GAKSKETS WERE CRACKED, CONSUMER HAS SINCE RETURED TO THE DEALER ON 3 OTHER OCCASIONS COMPLAING ABOUT AN ENGINE NOISE, CONSUMER THEN LEARNED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS NEVER REPLACED, CONSUMER FINALLY HAD THE GASK...

Mar 26, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED THE RADIO TURNER ASSEMBLY WAS INOPERATIVE.*JB

Mar 26, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FRONT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER CHECKED THE FRONT SUSPENSION BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*JB

Mar 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKET BEGAN TO LEAK RED FLUID, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH HEAD GAKSKETS WERE CRACKED, CONSUMER HAS SINCE RETURED TO THE DEALER ON 3 OTHER OCCASIONS COMPLAING ABOUT AN ENGINE NOISE, CONSUMER THEN LEARNED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS NEVER REPLACED, CONSUMER FINALLY HAD THE GASK...

Mar 26, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED THE RADIO TURNER ASSEMBLY WAS INOPERATIVE.*JB

Mar 26, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FRONT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER CHECKED THE FRONT SUSPENSION BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*JB

Mar 11, 2002 Suspension

IT APPEARS TO ME THAT TOYOTA HAS USED A BAD QUALITY SPRING STEEL NOT ONLY HAVE MY CRACKED BUT SO HAVE EVREYONE THAT I HAVE TALK TO. THE SALVAGE YARD HAS TOLD ME THAT AS SOON AS THEY GET SOME IN THAT ARE NOT CRACKED THEY ARE SOLD FAST, I WAS TOLD BY TWO DIFRENT SPRING SERVICE COMPANYS IN TOWN THAT A...

Mar 11, 2002 Suspension

IT APPEARS TO ME THAT TOYOTA HAS USED A BAD QUALITY SPRING STEEL NOT ONLY HAVE MY CRACKED BUT SO HAVE EVREYONE THAT I HAVE TALK TO. THE SALVAGE YARD HAS TOLD ME THAT AS SOON AS THEY GET SOME IN THAT ARE NOT CRACKED THEY ARE SOLD FAST, I WAS TOLD BY TWO DIFRENT SPRING SERVICE COMPANYS IN TOWN THAT A...

Jan 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET LEADS TO ENGINE FAILURE - TOYOTA WILL NOT ADDRESS FAILURE BUT WILL REPLACE HEAD GASKETS. *AK

Jan 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET LEADS TO ENGINE FAILURE - TOYOTA WILL NOT ADDRESS FAILURE BUT WILL REPLACE HEAD GASKETS. *AK

Dec 18, 2001 Suspension

BRACKET THAT HOLDS COIL SPRING ONTO FRAME ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 18, 2001 Suspension

BRACKET THAT HOLDS COIL SPRING ONTO FRAME ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 4-12-97. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND OTHER PROBLEMS HAD BEEN HAPPENING, TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ASSISTING CONSUMER WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLES ISSUES, A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT REPLACED AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND FROM ONE TO...

Dec 13, 2001 Suspension

TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 4-12-97. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND OTHER PROBLEMS HAD BEEN HAPPENING, TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ASSISTING CONSUMER WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLES ISSUES, A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT REPLACED AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND FROM ONE TO...

Dec 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 4-12-97. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND OTHER PROBLEMS HAD BEEN HAPPENING, TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ASSISTING CONSUMER WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLES ISSUES, A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT REPLACED AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND FROM ONE TO...

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 4-12-97. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND OTHER PROBLEMS HAD BEEN HAPPENING, TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ASSISTING CONSUMER WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLES ISSUES, A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT REPLACED AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND FROM ONE TO...

Dec 13, 2001 Suspension

TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 4-12-97. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND OTHER PROBLEMS HAD BEEN HAPPENING, TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ASSISTING CONSUMER WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLES ISSUES, A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT REPLACED AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND FROM ONE TO...

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 4-12-97. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND OTHER PROBLEMS HAD BEEN HAPPENING, TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ASSISTING CONSUMER WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLES ISSUES, A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT REPLACED AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND FROM ONE TO...

Dec 13, 2001 Suspension

TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 4-12-97. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND OTHER PROBLEMS HAD BEEN HAPPENING, TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ASSISTING CONSUMER WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLES ISSUES, A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT REPLACED AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND FROM ONE TO...

Dec 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 4-12-97. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND OTHER PROBLEMS HAD BEEN HAPPENING, TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ASSISTING CONSUMER WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLES ISSUES, A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT REPLACED AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND FROM ONE TO...

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 4-12-97. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND OTHER PROBLEMS HAD BEEN HAPPENING, TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ASSISTING CONSUMER WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLES ISSUES, A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT REPLACED AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND FROM ONE TO...

Dec 13, 2001 Suspension

TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 4-12-97. CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN, AND OTHER PROBLEMS HAD BEEN HAPPENING, TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN ASSISTING CONSUMER WITH ANY OF THE VEHICLES ISSUES, A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT REPLACED AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN, AND FROM ONE TO...

Nov 6, 2001 Wheels

THE SPRING THAT HOLDS WHEEL COVER ON THE WHEEL IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO KEEP THE HUP CAP ON. *AK THE HUB CUPS WERE NOT WELDED PROPERLY AND CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE RUST BUILD UP ON REAR WHEEL CAUSED REAR BRAKE FAILURE. *YH

Nov 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE SPRING THAT HOLDS WHEEL COVER ON THE WHEEL IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO KEEP THE HUP CAP ON. *AK THE HUB CUPS WERE NOT WELDED PROPERLY AND CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE RUST BUILD UP ON REAR WHEEL CAUSED REAR BRAKE FAILURE. *YH

Nov 6, 2001 Wheels

THE SPRING THAT HOLDS WHEEL COVER ON THE WHEEL IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO KEEP THE HUP CAP ON. *AK THE HUB CUPS WERE NOT WELDED PROPERLY AND CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE RUST BUILD UP ON REAR WHEEL CAUSED REAR BRAKE FAILURE. *YH

Nov 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE SPRING THAT HOLDS WHEEL COVER ON THE WHEEL IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO KEEP THE HUP CAP ON. *AK THE HUB CUPS WERE NOT WELDED PROPERLY AND CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE RUST BUILD UP ON REAR WHEEL CAUSED REAR BRAKE FAILURE. *YH

Oct 23, 2001 Suspension

NOTICED RIGHT REAR WHEEL BOUNCE, INVESTIGATED NOTICED MIDDLE LEAF PROTRUDING AND RUBBING ON SHOCK ABSORBER. CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT PROBLEM, THEY INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT, AND I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AT MY EXPENSE. CALLED DEALER, DEALER SAID BOTH LEAF SPRINGS SHO...

Oct 23, 2001 Suspension

NOTICED RIGHT REAR WHEEL BOUNCE, INVESTIGATED NOTICED MIDDLE LEAF PROTRUDING AND RUBBING ON SHOCK ABSORBER. CALLED TOYOTA ABOUT PROBLEM, THEY INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT, AND I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AT MY EXPENSE. CALLED DEALER, DEALER SAID BOTH LEAF SPRINGS SHO...

Oct 1, 2001 Suspension

WHILE MAKING TURNS TIRES WERE RUBBING. A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Suspension

WHILE MAKING TURNS TIRES WERE RUBBING. A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

THE MIDDLE LEAF SPRING ON MY TRUCK BROKE IN HALF. I BOUGHT REPLACEMENT SPRINGS AT LEXINGTON AUTO SPRINGS, THE SALESMAN TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE REAR SPRINGS ON ABOUT 30 TACOMA'S (ALL 96 OR 97 MODELS) IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Suspension

THE MIDDLE LEAF SPRING ON MY TRUCK BROKE IN HALF. I BOUGHT REPLACEMENT SPRINGS AT LEXINGTON AUTO SPRINGS, THE SALESMAN TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE REAR SPRINGS ON ABOUT 30 TACOMA'S (ALL 96 OR 97 MODELS) IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT REAR SPRING IS BROKEN, I HAD IT FIXED ONCE BEFORE AT AN INDIPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH TOYOTAS REAR SPRINGS I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE NHTSA IS DOING ABOUT IT SINCE IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 27, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT REAR SPRING IS BROKEN, I HAD IT FIXED ONCE BEFORE AT AN INDIPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH TOYOTAS REAR SPRINGS I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE NHTSA IS DOING ABOUT IT SINCE IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 2, 2001 Suspension

I HAVE HEARD A NOISE IN REAR FOR SOME TIME. I DISCOVERED RECENTLY THAT THE MIDDLE OF RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING WAS POPPED OUT AND RUBBING THE SHOCK. NO USED PART CAN BE FOUND AND NEW PART VERY UNAFFORDABLE CONSIDERING 5000.00 LEFT OWING ON 18000 FOR THE VEHICLE. WORK FOR LOCAL TAG OFFICE AND HAVE HE...

Aug 2, 2001 Suspension

I HAVE HEARD A NOISE IN REAR FOR SOME TIME. I DISCOVERED RECENTLY THAT THE MIDDLE OF RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING WAS POPPED OUT AND RUBBING THE SHOCK. NO USED PART CAN BE FOUND AND NEW PART VERY UNAFFORDABLE CONSIDERING 5000.00 LEFT OWING ON 18000 FOR THE VEHICLE. WORK FOR LOCAL TAG OFFICE AND HAVE HE...

Jul 20, 2001 Suspension

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CRACKED, THIS IS A PROBLEM TOYOTA IS AWARE OF BUT WON'T REPAIR AT THEIR EXPENSE, TOYOTA CLAIMS IT IS NOT DANGEROUS, PERHAPS AFTER FIRST DEATH THEY WILL TAKE NOTICE

Jul 20, 2001 Suspension

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CRACKED, THIS IS A PROBLEM TOYOTA IS AWARE OF BUT WON'T REPAIR AT THEIR EXPENSE, TOYOTA CLAIMS IT IS NOT DANGEROUS, PERHAPS AFTER FIRST DEATH THEY WILL TAKE NOTICE

Jul 13, 2001 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 1, 2001 Suspension

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS REAR LEAF SPRINGS BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES BROKE AND SEPARATED.*AK (TIRESIZE: 10.5 30 15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 10.5 30 15 )

Jun 1, 2001 Suspension

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS REAR LEAF SPRINGS BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES BROKE AND SEPARATED.*AK (TIRESIZE: 10.5 30 15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 10.5 30 15 )

May 22, 2001 Suspension

REAR MIDDLE LEAF SPRING BROKE IN HALF, CAUSEING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING.*AK

May 22, 2001 Suspension

REAR MIDDLE LEAF SPRING BROKE IN HALF, CAUSEING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING.*AK

Apr 4, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING IT TO SWING OUT OF ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD HAVE GOTTEN CAUGHT ON BRAKE LINE OR CAUSED A TIRE TO BLOWOUT. *AK *TT

Apr 4, 2001 Suspension

RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING IT TO SWING OUT OF ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD HAVE GOTTEN CAUGHT ON BRAKE LINE OR CAUSED A TIRE TO BLOWOUT. *AK *TT

Mar 1, 2001 Suspension

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING SPRING TO CUT INTO BRAKE LINE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Suspension

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING SPRING TO CUT INTO BRAKE LINE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BROKEN LEAF SPRING DUE TO WEIGHT OF TRUCK BED AND UNDERCARRIAGE, AN EX-TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE ALONG WITH 1995-1997 MODELS WERE MADE WITH PASSENGER CAR SUSPENSIONS. *SLC

Feb 28, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BROKEN LEAF SPRING DUE TO WEIGHT OF TRUCK BED AND UNDERCARRIAGE, AN EX-TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE ALONG WITH 1995-1997 MODELS WERE MADE WITH PASSENGER CAR SUSPENSIONS. *SLC

Feb 15, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG HAS NEVER DEPLOYED AND HAS NEVER NEEDED TO. IT SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING. SHOULDN'T THIS BE A RECALL BY TOYOTA? AS THE FEDS REQUIRE THIS SYSTEM, SHOULDN'T I RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM THEM. OR, CAN I HAVE THE AIRBAG DISENGAGED COMPLETELY? THANKS, JOHN M. PEEPLES. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG HAS NEVER DEPLOYED AND HAS NEVER NEEDED TO. IT SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING. SHOULDN'T THIS BE A RECALL BY TOYOTA? AS THE FEDS REQUIRE THIS SYSTEM, SHOULDN'T I RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM THEM. OR, CAN I HAVE THE AIRBAG DISENGAGED COMPLETELY? THANKS, JOHN M. PEEPLES. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLE FELL TO GROUND. DEALER VERIFIED THAT FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT BROKE. SIMILAR TO RECALL 96V129000. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLE FELL TO GROUND. DEALER VERIFIED THAT FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT BROKE. SIMILAR TO RECALL 96V129000. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE VALVE CABLE BROKE DURING NORMAL USE OF THE TRUCK. NOTICED A CHANGE IN TRANSMISSION FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT TOO SOON AND WAS NOT ABLE TO SPEED UP NORMALLY. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM FIRST TO THIRD GEAR AT 10MPH AND THEN TO 4TH GEAR AT 30 MPH. IT WOULD BYPASS 2ND GEAR...

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

THROTTLE VALVE CABLE BROKE DURING NORMAL USE OF THE TRUCK. NOTICED A CHANGE IN TRANSMISSION FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT TOO SOON AND WAS NOT ABLE TO SPEED UP NORMALLY. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM FIRST TO THIRD GEAR AT 10MPH AND THEN TO 4TH GEAR AT 30 MPH. IT WOULD BYPASS 2ND GEAR...

Jan 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE VALVE CABLE BROKE DURING NORMAL USE OF THE TRUCK. NOTICED A CHANGE IN TRANSMISSION FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT TOO SOON AND WAS NOT ABLE TO SPEED UP NORMALLY. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM FIRST TO THIRD GEAR AT 10MPH AND THEN TO 4TH GEAR AT 30 MPH. IT WOULD BYPASS 2ND GEAR...

Jan 8, 2001 Power Train

THROTTLE VALVE CABLE BROKE DURING NORMAL USE OF THE TRUCK. NOTICED A CHANGE IN TRANSMISSION FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT TOO SOON AND WAS NOT ABLE TO SPEED UP NORMALLY. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM FIRST TO THIRD GEAR AT 10MPH AND THEN TO 4TH GEAR AT 30 MPH. IT WOULD BYPASS 2ND GEAR...

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

JUST INQUIRING TO SEE IF WILDERNESSHT HAS DEFECTIVE STATUS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W2HYAWA TIRESIZE: P215/70R14)

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

JUST INQUIRING TO SEE IF WILDERNESSHT HAS DEFECTIVE STATUS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W2HYAWA TIRESIZE: P215/70R14)

Nov 17, 2000 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED AT 80,000 MILES, CAUSING A GASH INTO TIRE. MECHANIC STATED THAT TOYOTA WAS SENDING A SPRING WITH 4 LEAFS INSTEAD OF THREE. APPARENTLY INSTALLED WITH WRONG LEAFS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT PRIOR TO NEW SPRINGS, VEHICLE ROCKED AND ROLLED AND WAS VERY UNSTABLE, MECHANIC INSTAL...

Nov 17, 2000 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED AT 80,000 MILES, CAUSING A GASH INTO TIRE. MECHANIC STATED THAT TOYOTA WAS SENDING A SPRING WITH 4 LEAFS INSTEAD OF THREE. APPARENTLY INSTALLED WITH WRONG LEAFS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT PRIOR TO NEW SPRINGS, VEHICLE ROCKED AND ROLLED AND WAS VERY UNSTABLE, MECHANIC INSTAL...

Oct 31, 2000 Suspension

BOTH REAR SPRINGS FAILED. NLM

Oct 31, 2000 Suspension

BOTH REAR SPRINGS FAILED. NLM

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

TWO TIRE FAILURES (COMPLETE SEPERATION) WITHIN 20,000 MILE PERIOD.( DOT NUMBER: )

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

TWO TIRE FAILURES (COMPLETE SEPERATION) WITHIN 20,000 MILE PERIOD.( DOT NUMBER: )

Sep 28, 2000 Tires

PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT 70-75 MPH, WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN A 1996 TOYOTA, TACOMA; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, P215/70R14, DOT# W2HYAWA275. REAR END DAMAGE RECEIVED, AND TIRE WAS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. *AK

Sep 28, 2000 Tires

PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT 70-75 MPH, WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN A 1996 TOYOTA, TACOMA; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, P215/70R14, DOT# W2HYAWA275. REAR END DAMAGE RECEIVED, AND TIRE WAS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. *AK

Sep 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON THE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING FROM A SIDE STREET, HE COULD NOT AVOID AVOID CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND HE HIT HER HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS NECKAND BACK. *AK

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF SEPARATION OF THE TREADS. THERE ARE CRACKS AROUND THE TREAD BEADING. MY LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER SAYS IT IS DUE TO AGE AND "TIRE ROT" . THE TIRES ARE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION IN ALL OTHER RESPECTS - THERE IS PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R14 )

Sep 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON THE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS COMING FROM A SIDE STREET, HE COULD NOT AVOID AVOID CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND HE HIT HER HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS NECKAND BACK. *AK

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

THE TIRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF SEPARATION OF THE TREADS. THERE ARE CRACKS AROUND THE TREAD BEADING. MY LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER SAYS IT IS DUE TO AGE AND "TIRE ROT" . THE TIRES ARE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION IN ALL OTHER RESPECTS - THERE IS PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R14 )

Sep 16, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY

Sep 16, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES (P215 70 R14) WERE REPLACED MANY TIMES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL, CAUSING VEHICLE VIBRATION. *SLC

Sep 14, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES (P215 70 R14) WERE REPLACED MANY TIMES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL, CAUSING VEHICLE VIBRATION. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

I BOUGHT MY 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA EQUPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P215/70R14 96S. WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK I HAD TWO( DOT NUMBER: P215/70R14 TIRE SIZE: P215/70R14 )

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

I BOUGHT MY 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA EQUPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P215/70R14 96S. WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK I HAD TWO( DOT NUMBER: P215/70R14 TIRE SIZE: P215/70R14 )

Sep 11, 2000 Tires Crash

PE-00-020; TIRES WERE PURCHASED FOR A 1996 TOYOTA, TACOMA ,15 INCH TIRES, DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE TIRES ONLY HAVE 12 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. CONSUMER'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH, AND LEFT FRONTAL TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLIP, KILLING THE DRIVER. *AK

Sep 11, 2000 Tires Crash

PE-00-020; TIRES WERE PURCHASED FOR A 1996 TOYOTA, TACOMA ,15 INCH TIRES, DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE TIRES ONLY HAVE 12 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. CONSUMER'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH, AND LEFT FRONTAL TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLIP, KILLING THE DRIVER. *AK

Sep 8, 2000 Wheels

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON HIGHWAYAND AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER'S WHEEL CAME OFF, AND WHEEL WENT INTO THE WOOD. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension Crash

FRIST REAL SEAL, REAR SEAL AND BEARING, BEARING AND AXLE, NEW AXLE PUT IN THEN FLEW OFF TRUCK AND CRASHED, 3 WEEKS LATER REAR SEALS AXLE AGAIN HELP

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension

AXLE FALLS OUT CAUSING CRASH REAR SEAL KEEPS GOING AND BEARING

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension Crash

FRIST REAL SEAL, REAR SEAL AND BEARING, BEARING AND AXLE, NEW AXLE PUT IN THEN FLEW OFF TRUCK AND CRASHED, 3 WEEKS LATER REAR SEALS AXLE AGAIN HELP

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension

AXLE FALLS OUT CAUSING CRASH REAR SEAL KEEPS GOING AND BEARING

Sep 8, 2000 Wheels

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON HIGHWAYAND AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER'S WHEEL CAME OFF, AND WHEEL WENT INTO THE WOOD. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension Crash

FRIST REAL SEAL, REAR SEAL AND BEARING, BEARING AND AXLE, NEW AXLE PUT IN THEN FLEW OFF TRUCK AND CRASHED, 3 WEEKS LATER REAR SEALS AXLE AGAIN HELP

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension

AXLE FALLS OUT CAUSING CRASH REAR SEAL KEEPS GOING AND BEARING

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension Crash

FRIST REAL SEAL, REAR SEAL AND BEARING, BEARING AND AXLE, NEW AXLE PUT IN THEN FLEW OFF TRUCK AND CRASHED, 3 WEEKS LATER REAR SEALS AXLE AGAIN HELP

Sep 8, 2000 Suspension

AXLE FALLS OUT CAUSING CRASH REAR SEAL KEEPS GOING AND BEARING

Aug 29, 2000 Suspension

BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR LEAF SPRINGS HAV DEVELOPED CRACKS. VEHICLE HAS THREE LEAF SPRINGS. CONSUMER NOTED A TSB TO UPGRADE LEAF SPRINGS FROM THREE TO FOUR. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE TSB. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 29, 2000 Suspension

BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR LEAF SPRINGS HAV DEVELOPED CRACKS. VEHICLE HAS THREE LEAF SPRINGS. CONSUMER NOTED A TSB TO UPGRADE LEAF SPRINGS FROM THREE TO FOUR. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE TSB. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

EVEN THOUGH THIS SIZE TIRE IS NOT APART OF THE FIRESTONE RECALL, THE TREAD CAME OFF IN A SIMILAR FASHION TO THE RECALLED TIRES AND THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED. I FEEL FIRESTONES PROBLEMS MAY BE EVEN MORE WIDESPRED THAN ANNOUNCED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R14 )

Aug 12, 2000 Tires

EVEN THOUGH THIS SIZE TIRE IS NOT APART OF THE FIRESTONE RECALL, THE TREAD CAME OFF IN A SIMILAR FASHION TO THE RECALLED TIRES AND THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED. I FEEL FIRESTONES PROBLEMS MAY BE EVEN MORE WIDESPRED THAN ANNOUNCED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R14 )

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH STEERING WHEEL WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT DUE TO RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES, SIZE P215/70R14. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH STEERING WHEEL WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT DUE TO RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES, SIZE P215/70R14. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

PE00020 , FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH TREAD ON REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME OFF. DRIVER DID NOT LOSE CONTROL. TIRE SIZE 21570R14, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. DRIVER WAS THE ONLY PASSENGER IN VEHICLE, AND DID NOT HAVE THE TIRE. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Tires

PE00020 , FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH TREAD ON REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME OFF. DRIVER DID NOT LOSE CONTROL. TIRE SIZE 21570R14, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. DRIVER WAS THE ONLY PASSENGER IN VEHICLE, AND DID NOT HAVE THE TIRE. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Suspension

WEAKENED SHOCK ABSORBERS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO BOUNCE TOO MUCH. NLM

Jul 10, 2000 Suspension

WEAKENED SHOCK ABSORBERS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO BOUNCE TOO MUCH. NLM

Jun 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS TWO SAFETY CONCERNS OF A STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ENGINE RPMS JUMPING FROM 600 TO NEARLY 1100 WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS RUNNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK WHILE AT A STOP. *MJS

Jun 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS TWO SAFETY CONCERNS OF A STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ENGINE RPMS JUMPING FROM 600 TO NEARLY 1100 WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS RUNNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK WHILE AT A STOP. *MJS

Jun 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS TWO SAFETY CONCERNS OF A STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ENGINE RPMS JUMPING FROM 600 TO NEARLY 1100 WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS RUNNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK WHILE AT A STOP. *MJS

Jun 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS TWO SAFETY CONCERNS OF A STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ENGINE RPMS JUMPING FROM 600 TO NEARLY 1100 WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS RUNNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK WHILE AT A STOP. *MJS

Jun 8, 2000 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST UPON DECELERATION FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED, UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS NOT PROVIDED HELP IN TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Jun 8, 2000 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST UPON DECELERATION FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED, UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS NOT PROVIDED HELP IN TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

Jun 6, 2000 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AT 65 MPH REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHICH INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE MANUFACTURER HAD REDESIGNED THE REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY. *AK *ML

Jun 6, 2000 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AT 65 MPH REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHICH INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE MANUFACTURER HAD REDESIGNED THE REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY. *AK *ML

Jun 5, 2000 Suspension

CALLE D TOYOTA SALES TO REPORT COMPLAINT. I WAS INFORMED THAT MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE DEFECT IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AND HAS BEGAN CORRECT IT WITH A STRONGER LEAF SPRING LATER IN 1996. EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE AWARE OF THE DEFECT THEY ARE NOT ISSUING A RECALL.*AK

Jun 5, 2000 Steering

SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT.CONSTANTLY PINCHING IN DOORS, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR.

Jun 5, 2000 Suspension

CALLE D TOYOTA SALES TO REPORT COMPLAINT. I WAS INFORMED THAT MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE DEFECT IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AND HAS BEGAN CORRECT IT WITH A STRONGER LEAF SPRING LATER IN 1996. EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE AWARE OF THE DEFECT THEY ARE NOT ISSUING A RECALL.*AK

Jun 5, 2000 Steering

SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT.CONSTANTLY PINCHING IN DOORS, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR.

Jun 2, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 2, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

May 18, 2000 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 18, 2000 Suspension

REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 10, 2000 Steering

OCCASIONAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN DECELERATING OFF HIGHWAY (ON EXIT RAMP). TOYOTA FACTORY REP, KEN STOKES, COULD NOT DUPLICATE DURING BRIEF ROAD TEST AND REFUSED TO IMPLEMENT ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION. *AK

May 10, 2000 Steering

OCCASIONAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN DECELERATING OFF HIGHWAY (ON EXIT RAMP). TOYOTA FACTORY REP, KEN STOKES, COULD NOT DUPLICATE DURING BRIEF ROAD TEST AND REFUSED TO IMPLEMENT ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION. *AK

May 3, 2000 Suspension

BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING NOISE IN THE REAR PART OF THE VEHICLE WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 3, 2000 Suspension

BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING NOISE IN THE REAR PART OF THE VEHICLE WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND PULLED OVER, HAD NO STEERING. ALSO AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY ORDERED A BOLT WHICH THEY PUT IT ON. DEALER SAID SINCE STEERING WAS TURNED AROUND THREE TIMES, THEY WERE NOT RESPONSI...

Apr 21, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND PULLED OVER, HAD NO STEERING. ALSO AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY ORDERED A BOLT WHICH THEY PUT IT ON. DEALER SAID SINCE STEERING WAS TURNED AROUND THREE TIMES, THEY WERE NOT RESPONSI...

Apr 21, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND PULLED OVER, HAD NO STEERING. ALSO AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY ORDERED A BOLT WHICH THEY PUT IT ON. DEALER SAID SINCE STEERING WAS TURNED AROUND THREE TIMES, THEY WERE NOT RESPONSI...

Apr 21, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND PULLED OVER, HAD NO STEERING. ALSO AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY ORDERED A BOLT WHICH THEY PUT IT ON. DEALER SAID SINCE STEERING WAS TURNED AROUND THREE TIMES, THEY WERE NOT RESPONSI...

Apr 16, 2000 Suspension

I RECENTLY NOTICED THAT BOTH OF MY REAR #2 LEAF SPRINGS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD SHIFTED OUT OF PLACE. IN TRYING TO FIGUREE OUT WHERE THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO GET THE LEAF SPRINGS WOULD BE I FOUND OUT THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN "KNOWN PROBLEM" WITH THE TACOMA. ONE PERSON EVEN KNEW THE PROLEM BEFORE I COU...

Apr 16, 2000 Suspension

I RECENTLY NOTICED THAT BOTH OF MY REAR #2 LEAF SPRINGS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD SHIFTED OUT OF PLACE. IN TRYING TO FIGUREE OUT WHERE THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO GET THE LEAF SPRINGS WOULD BE I FOUND OUT THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN "KNOWN PROBLEM" WITH THE TACOMA. ONE PERSON EVEN KNEW THE PROLEM BEFORE I COU...

Apr 2, 2000 Suspension

CONTACTED DEALER , THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THEY COULDN'T HELP ME BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. STEVE IN SERVICE SAID HE HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPAIR MY TRUCK, HE SAID HE WOULD TRANSFER ME TO PARTS AT WHICH POINT WE WERE DISCONNECTED. I CONTACTED THE DEALER'S PARTS DEPA...

Apr 2, 2000 Structure

CONTACTED DEALER , THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THEY COULDN'T HELP ME BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. STEVE IN SERVICE SAID HE HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPAIR MY TRUCK, HE SAID HE WOULD TRANSFER ME TO PARTS AT WHICH POINT WE WERE DISCONNECTED. I CONTACTED THE DEALER'S PARTS DEPA...

Apr 2, 2000 Suspension

CONTACTED DEALER , THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THEY COULDN'T HELP ME BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. STEVE IN SERVICE SAID HE HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPAIR MY TRUCK, HE SAID HE WOULD TRANSFER ME TO PARTS AT WHICH POINT WE WERE DISCONNECTED. I CONTACTED THE DEALER'S PARTS DEPA...

Apr 2, 2000 Structure

CONTACTED DEALER , THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THEY COULDN'T HELP ME BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. STEVE IN SERVICE SAID HE HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPAIR MY TRUCK, HE SAID HE WOULD TRANSFER ME TO PARTS AT WHICH POINT WE WERE DISCONNECTED. I CONTACTED THE DEALER'S PARTS DEPA...

Mar 6, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON I-15 AT 70MPH, TRAVELLING NORTH BOUND WHILE RAINING HARD, ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE LEFT HAND LANE HYDROPLANED, TURNED INTO CONSUMER'S LANE SIDEWAYS, AND T-BONED HER. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON I-15 AT 70MPH, TRAVELLING NORTH BOUND WHILE RAINING HARD, ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE LEFT HAND LANE HYDROPLANED, TURNED INTO CONSUMER'S LANE SIDEWAYS, AND T-BONED HER. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 2, 2000 Visibility

SEAT BELT (BOTH DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE) WONT RETRACT, AND MANY TIMES GETS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR.*AK

Mar 2, 2000 Visibility

SEAT BELT (BOTH DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE) WONT RETRACT, AND MANY TIMES GETS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR.*AK

Feb 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE VALVE STICKS SHUT WHILE DECELERATING. I ADJUSTED THE SETSCREW ABOUT A YEAR AGO(ANOTHER 35,000 MILES LATER) THE PROBLEM HAS RETURED. SINCE I DON'T HAVE ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS I'LL CONTINUE TO ADJUST IT MYSELF. TAKING MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER ONLY EVER CAUSES MORE PROBLEMS! *AK

Feb 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE VALVE STICKS SHUT WHILE DECELERATING. I ADJUSTED THE SETSCREW ABOUT A YEAR AGO(ANOTHER 35,000 MILES LATER) THE PROBLEM HAS RETURED. SINCE I DON'T HAVE ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS I'LL CONTINUE TO ADJUST IT MYSELF. TAKING MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER ONLY EVER CAUSES MORE PROBLEMS! *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER, OFF THE ROAD. BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS A RESULT DRIVER SUSTAINED A FATAL INJURY AND DIED. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Steering Crash

CONSUMER'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER, OFF THE ROAD. BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS A RESULT DRIVER SUSTAINED A FATAL INJURY AND DIED. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER, OFF THE ROAD. BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS A RESULT DRIVER SUSTAINED A FATAL INJURY AND DIED. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Steering Crash

CONSUMER'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER, OFF THE ROAD. BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS A RESULT DRIVER SUSTAINED A FATAL INJURY AND DIED. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR HOLD DOWN PIN FAILED CAUSING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *ET

Jan 27, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.*ET

Jan 27, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CLUTCH CYLINDER AND CLUTCH BUSHING FAILED.*ET

Jan 27, 2000 Wheels

LEFT FRONT WHEEL STUD BROKE WHILE CHANGING TIRE. *ET

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAND BRAKE DOES NOT FULLY RELEASE. *ET

Jan 27, 2000 Suspension

LEFT FRONT STRUT LEAKING. *ET

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR HOLD DOWN PIN FAILED CAUSING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *ET

Jan 27, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.*ET

Jan 27, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CLUTCH CYLINDER AND CLUTCH BUSHING FAILED.*ET

Jan 27, 2000 Wheels

LEFT FRONT WHEEL STUD BROKE WHILE CHANGING TIRE. *ET

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAND BRAKE DOES NOT FULLY RELEASE. *ET

Jan 27, 2000 Suspension

LEFT FRONT STRUT LEAKING. *ET

Dec 30, 1999 Suspension

THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE PRESENT DUE TO THE REAR LEAF SPRING BREAKING. DEALER REPLACED THE 3 LEAF SPRING WITH A 4 LEAF SPRING. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Suspension

THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE PRESENT DUE TO THE REAR LEAF SPRING BREAKING. DEALER REPLACED THE 3 LEAF SPRING WITH A 4 LEAF SPRING. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Wheels

FRONT TIRES WILL NOT COME OFF AFTER LUGS: NUTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Wheels

FRONT TIRES WILL NOT COME OFF AFTER LUGS: NUTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING 55MPH, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THE TURN SIGNAL CAME ON. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING 55MPH, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THE TURN SIGNAL CAME ON. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Suspension

THE VEHICLE HAS BAD ALIGNMENT AND SHIMMIES AT 60MPH. THIS HAS CAUSED THE TIRES TO BE RUINED. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Suspension

THE VEHICLE HAS BAD ALIGNMENT AND SHIMMIES AT 60MPH. THIS HAS CAUSED THE TIRES TO BE RUINED. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE THROTLE STICKS BADLY. OFTEN TIMES I MUST STOMP ON THE GAS TO GET UNSTUCK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY HAD NO FIX. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE THROTLE STICKS BADLY. OFTEN TIMES I MUST STOMP ON THE GAS TO GET UNSTUCK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY HAD NO FIX. *AK

Jun 5, 1999 Suspension

LEFT & RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRINGS HAVE BROKEN IN HALF. DEALER HAS ADMITTED THAT THEY ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THESE. THEY AGREED TO SPLIT THE COST WITH ME 50-50. HOWEVER, I FEEL THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS ITEM. I KNOW OF 3 OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM THAT LIVE HERE IN THE SALE...

Jun 5, 1999 Suspension

LEFT & RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRINGS HAVE BROKEN IN HALF. DEALER HAS ADMITTED THAT THEY ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THESE. THEY AGREED TO SPLIT THE COST WITH ME 50-50. HOWEVER, I FEEL THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS ITEM. I KNOW OF 3 OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM THAT LIVE HERE IN THE SALE...

May 19, 1999 Suspension

MY TRUCK EXPERIENCES SEVERE TRANSMISION NOISE WHEN I APPLY BRAKES, CAME TO A STOP AND THEN PROCEED.A NOTICEABLE CLUNKING NOISE TOOK PLACE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS BROKEN.ALSO MY FRONT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY ON THE HEELS, AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE FRONT END WAS MISALIGNED. OFCOURSE I P...

May 19, 1999 Power Train

MY TRUCK EXPERIENCES SEVERE TRANSMISION NOISE WHEN I APPLY BRAKES, CAME TO A STOP AND THEN PROCEED.A NOTICEABLE CLUNKING NOISE TOOK PLACE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS BROKEN.ALSO MY FRONT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY ON THE HEELS, AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE FRONT END WAS MISALIGNED. OFCOURSE I P...

May 19, 1999 Suspension

MY TRUCK EXPERIENCES SEVERE TRANSMISION NOISE WHEN I APPLY BRAKES, CAME TO A STOP AND THEN PROCEED.A NOTICEABLE CLUNKING NOISE TOOK PLACE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS BROKEN.ALSO MY FRONT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY ON THE HEELS, AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE FRONT END WAS MISALIGNED. OFCOURSE I P...

May 19, 1999 Power Train

MY TRUCK EXPERIENCES SEVERE TRANSMISION NOISE WHEN I APPLY BRAKES, CAME TO A STOP AND THEN PROCEED.A NOTICEABLE CLUNKING NOISE TOOK PLACE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS BROKEN.ALSO MY FRONT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY ON THE HEELS, AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE FRONT END WAS MISALIGNED. OFCOURSE I P...

Apr 7, 1999 Suspension

HEARD A METAL-LIKE RUBBING SOUND APPROXIMATELY 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE NOTICING PROBLEM. TWO REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A TIRE BLOW OUT AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS NEW DESIGN O REAR LEAF SPRING. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Suspension

HEARD A METAL-LIKE RUBBING SOUND APPROXIMATELY 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE NOTICING PROBLEM. TWO REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A TIRE BLOW OUT AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS NEW DESIGN O REAR LEAF SPRING. *AK

Mar 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, THE TRUCK ACCELERATED TO A HIGH SPEED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO 3 OTHER VEHICLES. EVEN THOUGH DRIVER'S FOOT WAS HEAVY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE TRUCK DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS ALWAYS BEEN HARD. T...

Mar 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, THE TRUCK ACCELERATED TO A HIGH SPEED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO 3 OTHER VEHICLES. EVEN THOUGH DRIVER'S FOOT WAS HEAVY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE TRUCK DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS ALWAYS BEEN HARD. T...

Mar 22, 1999 Suspension

SPOKE TO LOCAL DEALER TECHNICIAN. HE SAID THAT THIS DEALERSHIP WAS TAKING CARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH GOODWILL REPAIRS THAT INCLUDED BOTH PARTS AND LABOR. I WAS CHARGED $100 LABOR FOR THE REPAIRS BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. I FEEL THAT IF ONE DEALERSHIP CAN DO THIS THEN THEY ALL CAN. TWO OF THE THREE SPR...

Mar 22, 1999 Suspension

SPOKE TO LOCAL DEALER TECHNICIAN. HE SAID THAT THIS DEALERSHIP WAS TAKING CARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH GOODWILL REPAIRS THAT INCLUDED BOTH PARTS AND LABOR. I WAS CHARGED $100 LABOR FOR THE REPAIRS BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. I FEEL THAT IF ONE DEALERSHIP CAN DO THIS THEN THEY ALL CAN. TWO OF THE THREE SPR...

Mar 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MAKES A LOAD POPPING NOISE WHILE IT IS WARMING UP AND WHEN IT IS COOLING DOWN AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. I NOTICED THAT THERE IS A SERVICE REPORT FOR THIS. WILL THIS PROBLEM CAUSE ANY DAMAGE IN THE FUTURE. CAN IT BE FIXED...

Mar 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MAKES A LOAD POPPING NOISE WHILE IT IS WARMING UP AND WHEN IT IS COOLING DOWN AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. I NOTICED THAT THERE IS A SERVICE REPORT FOR THIS. WILL THIS PROBLEM CAUSE ANY DAMAGE IN THE FUTURE. CAN IT BE FIXED...

Mar 1, 1999 Steering

THE INNER TIE-ROD END ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS VERY LOOSE. THIS ALLOWED THE WHEEL TO MOVE FREELY ABOUT 1.5 INCHES AT THE PERIMETER IN EACH DIRECTION. THE PART WAS REPLACED IN AUGUST (I THINK) AND YESTERDAY I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AGAIN, NOT AS BAD, ONLY 0.5 INCHES OF TRAVEL. THE FRONT DISK BRAKES ...

Mar 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE INNER TIE-ROD END ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS VERY LOOSE. THIS ALLOWED THE WHEEL TO MOVE FREELY ABOUT 1.5 INCHES AT THE PERIMETER IN EACH DIRECTION. THE PART WAS REPLACED IN AUGUST (I THINK) AND YESTERDAY I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AGAIN, NOT AS BAD, ONLY 0.5 INCHES OF TRAVEL. THE FRONT DISK BRAKES ...

Mar 1, 1999 Steering

THE INNER TIE-ROD END ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS VERY LOOSE. THIS ALLOWED THE WHEEL TO MOVE FREELY ABOUT 1.5 INCHES AT THE PERIMETER IN EACH DIRECTION. THE PART WAS REPLACED IN AUGUST (I THINK) AND YESTERDAY I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AGAIN, NOT AS BAD, ONLY 0.5 INCHES OF TRAVEL. THE FRONT DISK BRAKES ...

Mar 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE INNER TIE-ROD END ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS VERY LOOSE. THIS ALLOWED THE WHEEL TO MOVE FREELY ABOUT 1.5 INCHES AT THE PERIMETER IN EACH DIRECTION. THE PART WAS REPLACED IN AUGUST (I THINK) AND YESTERDAY I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AGAIN, NOT AS BAD, ONLY 0.5 INCHES OF TRAVEL. THE FRONT DISK BRAKES ...

Feb 16, 1999 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Suspension

I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH A FEW OTHER THINGS AS WELL, AND TOYOTA HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO HELP. ALSO, I HAVEN'T EVER RECEIVED ANY UPDATE OR RECALL INFO FROM TOYOTA, SENSE I HAVE OWNED IT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 33 12 50 )

Jan 27, 1999 Suspension

I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH A FEW OTHER THINGS AS WELL, AND TOYOTA HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO HELP. ALSO, I HAVEN'T EVER RECEIVED ANY UPDATE OR RECALL INFO FROM TOYOTA, SENSE I HAVE OWNED IT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 33 12 50 )

Jan 14, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY

Jan 14, 1999 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY

Jan 5, 1999 Wheels

WHEEL RIM DESIGN CAUSES DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING TIRE.

Jan 5, 1999 Wheels

WHEEL RIM DESIGN CAUSES DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING TIRE.

Dec 29, 1998 Tires

WHEN DRIVING AT 15 MPH CAUGHT A FLAT TIRE, AND WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE THE TIRE, THE WHEEL WAS STUCK TO THE AXLE ASSEMBLY PART. CONSUMER HAD TO BEAT THE TIRE OFF WITH A HAMMER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN THE SHOP, THE DEALER HAD TO USE A HAMMER TO BEAT UNDER THE VEHICLE TO GET THE TIRE OFF. *AK

Dec 29, 1998 Tires

WHEN DRIVING AT 15 MPH CAUGHT A FLAT TIRE, AND WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE THE TIRE, THE WHEEL WAS STUCK TO THE AXLE ASSEMBLY PART. CONSUMER HAD TO BEAT THE TIRE OFF WITH A HAMMER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN THE SHOP, THE DEALER HAD TO USE A HAMMER TO BEAT UNDER THE VEHICLE TO GET THE TIRE OFF. *AK

Dec 8, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN A VEHICLE IN THE REAR STRUCK CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ALSO, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER / MFR NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 8, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN A VEHICLE IN THE REAR STRUCK CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ALSO, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER / MFR NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 23, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED CAUSING THE BELT TO BE LOOSE AND TO GET CAUGHT OUTSIDE THE DOOR.

Nov 23, 1998 Tires

TIRES UNSAFE AND DO NOT OFFER PROPER TRACTION FOR EFFICIENT BRAKING AND HANDLING OF VEHICLE.(FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT (P215 70 R14).

Nov 23, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED CAUSING THE BELT TO BE LOOSE AND TO GET CAUGHT OUTSIDE THE DOOR.

Nov 23, 1998 Tires

TIRES UNSAFE AND DO NOT OFFER PROPER TRACTION FOR EFFICIENT BRAKING AND HANDLING OF VEHICLE.(FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT (P215 70 R14).

Nov 12, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO ACTIVATING THE A/C, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES UP TO 20 MILES. DEALER REPLACED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. PROBLEMS IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 12, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO ACTIVATING THE A/C, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES UP TO 20 MILES. DEALER REPLACED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. PROBLEMS IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 12, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO ACTIVATING THE A/C, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES UP TO 20 MILES. DEALER REPLACED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. PROBLEMS IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 12, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO ACTIVATING THE A/C, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES UP TO 20 MILES. DEALER REPLACED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. PROBLEMS IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 16, 1998 Unknown Or Other Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE FLOOR MAT DOUBLED UNDERNEATH THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE INOPERATIVE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 16, 1998 Unknown Or Other Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE FLOOR MAT DOUBLED UNDERNEATH THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE INOPERATIVE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Suspension

SUSPENSION MALFUNCTIONED.

Oct 15, 1998 Suspension

SUSPENSION MALFUNCTIONED.

Oct 14, 1998 Electrical System

TAIL LIGHT FUSE BURNED OUT, CAUSING TAIL LIGHTS TO FAIL.

Oct 14, 1998 Electrical System

TAIL LIGHT FUSE BURNED OUT, CAUSING TAIL LIGHTS TO FAIL.

Oct 7, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND PARKED CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT ANY WARNING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK ORIGINALLY SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER DASH. THEN OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM BETWEEN CAB AND BODY OF TRUCK. LOOKED UNDERNE...

Oct 7, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND PARKED CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT ANY WARNING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK ORIGINALLY SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER DASH. THEN OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM BETWEEN CAB AND BODY OF TRUCK. LOOKED UNDERNE...

Oct 2, 1998 Suspension

ERRATIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM RESULTING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LIFT OFF THE GROUNF WHEN GOING AROND SMALL CURVES.

Oct 2, 1998 Suspension

ERRATIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM RESULTING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LIFT OFF THE GROUNF WHEN GOING AROND SMALL CURVES.

Oct 2, 1998 Steering

ERRATIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM RESULTING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LIFT OFF THE GROUNF WHEN GOING AROND SMALL CURVES.

Oct 2, 1998 Suspension

ERRATIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM RESULTING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LIFT OFF THE GROUNF WHEN GOING AROND SMALL CURVES.

Oct 2, 1998 Suspension

ERRATIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM RESULTING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LIFT OFF THE GROUNF WHEN GOING AROND SMALL CURVES.

Oct 2, 1998 Steering

ERRATIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM RESULTING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LIFT OFF THE GROUNF WHEN GOING AROND SMALL CURVES.

Aug 20, 1998 Suspension

REAR SPRINGS CRACKED CAUSING REAR END SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.

Aug 20, 1998 Suspension

REAR SPRINGS CRACKED CAUSING REAR END SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.

Jun 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN COLD TEMPERATURES VEHICLE STALLS AT IDLE. DEALERS CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN COLD TEMPERATURES VEHICLE STALLS AT IDLE. DEALERS CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Mar 20, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT ANY SPEED, ESPECIALLY 65 MPH, CONSUMER HIT A BUMP AND THE FRONT TIRES STARTED BOUNCING UP AND DOWN, MAKING THE CONSUMER LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE TIRES STOPPED BOUNCING AFTER WHILE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, THEY SAID THAT THEY DID NOT FIND THIS MATTER AS A PROBL...

Mar 20, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT ANY SPEED, ESPECIALLY 65 MPH, CONSUMER HIT A BUMP AND THE FRONT TIRES STARTED BOUNCING UP AND DOWN, MAKING THE CONSUMER LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE TIRES STOPPED BOUNCING AFTER WHILE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, THEY SAID THAT THEY DID NOT FIND THIS MATTER AS A PROBL...

Jan 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NOISY IN THIRD GEAR, SUSPENSION POPS ON ROUGH ROADS, AND SPEEDOMETER MAKES CLICKING NOISE.

Jan 8, 1998 Suspension

TRANSMISSION NOISY IN THIRD GEAR, SUSPENSION POPS ON ROUGH ROADS, AND SPEEDOMETER MAKES CLICKING NOISE.

Jan 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NOISY IN THIRD GEAR, SUSPENSION POPS ON ROUGH ROADS, AND SPEEDOMETER MAKES CLICKING NOISE.

Jan 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NOISY IN THIRD GEAR, SUSPENSION POPS ON ROUGH ROADS, AND SPEEDOMETER MAKES CLICKING NOISE.

Jan 8, 1998 Suspension

TRANSMISSION NOISY IN THIRD GEAR, SUSPENSION POPS ON ROUGH ROADS, AND SPEEDOMETER MAKES CLICKING NOISE.

Jan 8, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NOISY IN THIRD GEAR, SUSPENSION POPS ON ROUGH ROADS, AND SPEEDOMETER MAKES CLICKING NOISE.

Dec 5, 1997 Structure

POOR DESIGN OF THE FENDERS ALLOW DIRT AND DEBRIS TO BE THROWN ONTO VEHICLE. FENDER DOES NOT COME OUT FAR ENOUGH TO COVER THE TIRES.

Dec 5, 1997 Structure

POOR DESIGN OF THE FENDERS ALLOW DIRT AND DEBRIS TO BE THROWN ONTO VEHICLE. FENDER DOES NOT COME OUT FAR ENOUGH TO COVER THE TIRES.

Nov 20, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN STALLING. *AK

Nov 20, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN STALLING. *AK

Nov 17, 1997 Air Bags

AFTER AN FRONTAL IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Nov 17, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO CONSUMER. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). (MJS)

Nov 17, 1997 Air Bags

AFTER AN FRONTAL IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Nov 17, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO CONSUMER. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). (MJS)

Nov 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Nov 4, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET DEFECTIVE.

Oct 27, 1997 Tires

THREE OF FIVE TIRES (ORIGINAL) DUNLOP (P22575R15) HAVE BEEN RUINED WITH SIDEWALL PUNCTURES.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET DEFECTIVE.

Oct 27, 1997 Tires

THREE OF FIVE TIRES (ORIGINAL) DUNLOP (P22575R15) HAVE BEEN RUINED WITH SIDEWALL PUNCTURES.

Oct 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Oct 1, 1997 Seats

PASSENGER SEAT FAILED.

Oct 1, 1997 Seats

PASSENGER SEAT FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Suspension

SHOCKS WORE OUT AT 10,000 MILES.

Sep 19, 1997 Structure

DOOR PANEL IS VERY NOISY.

Sep 19, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW CATCHES IN TRACK WHILE GOING UP AND DOWN.

Sep 19, 1997 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997 Suspension

SHOCKS WORE OUT AT 10,000 MILES.

Sep 19, 1997 Structure

DOOR PANEL IS VERY NOISY.

Sep 19, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW CATCHES IN TRACK WHILE GOING UP AND DOWN.

Sep 19, 1997 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 52 MPH ON WET/TWO-LANE HIGHWAY, WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON CRUISE CONTROL, BUT OWNER NEVER RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 52 MPH ON A WET/TWO-LANE ROAD, WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, ALMOST REACHING 70 MPH. CONSUMER CLAIMS THERE WAS A SERVICE RECALL ON DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE, BUT HE DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 52 MPH ON WET/TWO-LANE HIGHWAY, WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON CRUISE CONTROL, BUT OWNER NEVER RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 52 MPH ON A WET/TWO-LANE ROAD, WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, ALMOST REACHING 70 MPH. CONSUMER CLAIMS THERE WAS A SERVICE RECALL ON DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE, BUT HE DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. *AK

Sep 10, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

Sep 9, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 9, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED.

Aug 29, 1997 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED.

Jul 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED, IN DRIVE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON, THE IDLE SPEED INCREASES TO ABOVE NORMAL WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR COMES ON. THE HIGHER IDLE SPEED CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD IN AN UNSAFE MANNER.

Jul 27, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED, IN DRIVE, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON, THE IDLE SPEED INCREASES TO ABOVE NORMAL WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR COMES ON. THE HIGHER IDLE SPEED CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD IN AN UNSAFE MANNER.

Jul 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE.

Jul 25, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE.

Jun 24, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END RATTLES PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. (96V-129). *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Suspension

FRONT END RATTLES PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. (96V-129). *AK

Jun 19, 1997 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION BOUNCS/VIBRATES.

Jun 19, 1997 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION BOUNCS/VIBRATES.

May 6, 1997 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

May 6, 1997 Visibility

SUNROOF WOULD NOT OPEN AFTER RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE.

May 6, 1997 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

May 6, 1997 Visibility

SUNROOF WOULD NOT OPEN AFTER RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE.

Apr 17, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION FAILURE.

Apr 17, 1997 Suspension

SUSPENSION FAILURE.

Apr 10, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS.

Apr 10, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS.

Mar 28, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT SPEEDS OF 40MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 28, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT SPEEDS OF 40MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 26, 1997 Suspension

LEAF SPRING FAILED.

Mar 26, 1997 Suspension

LEAF SPRING FAILED.

Mar 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL IMPACT CRASH. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER'S AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL IMPACT CRASH. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK ENGINE SHAKES AND GIVES A VERY POOR PERFORMANCE. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK ENGINE SHAKES AND GIVES A VERY POOR PERFORMANCE. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND UP THE TRUCK STALLS. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND UP THE TRUCK STALLS. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT (45) MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT (45) MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE NORMALLY IDLES AT 550 RPMS AND SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASED TO 1050 RPMS. WHEN PULLING INTO A GARAGE OR SERVICE STATION THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITH NO WARNING. DEALER SAIS ALL TACOMAS DO THIS. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED , CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNG.

Feb 26, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE NORMALLY IDLES AT 550 RPMS AND SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASED TO 1050 RPMS. WHEN PULLING INTO A GARAGE OR SERVICE STATION THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITH NO WARNING. DEALER SAIS ALL TACOMAS DO THIS. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED , CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNG.

Feb 25, 1997 Tires

TIRE VALVE ACCESS MOVES AWAY FROM TIRE VALVE AND IT BECOMES UNACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE.

Feb 25, 1997 Tires

TIRE VALVE ACCESS MOVES AWAY FROM TIRE VALVE AND IT BECOMES UNACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE.

Feb 22, 1997 Equipment

EXCESSIVE IDLE SPEED CAUSED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON.

Feb 22, 1997 Equipment

EXCESSIVE IDLE SPEED CAUSED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON.

Feb 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE IN A IDLE POSITION OR COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE RPMS WILL ACCCELERTED UP 400 TO 500 RPS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LERCH FORWARD AND APPLIED BRAKE PRESSURE

Feb 13, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE IN A IDLE POSITION OR COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE RPMS WILL ACCCELERTED UP 400 TO 500 RPS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LERCH FORWARD AND APPLIED BRAKE PRESSURE

Feb 12, 1997 Suspension

SHOCK TOWER FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Suspension

SHOCK TOWER FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Jan 15, 1997 Power Train

AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HEARD A THUD SOUND AND LOST ALL GEARS EXCEPT FOR 4TH GEAR.

Jan 15, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT'S HAVE BEEN LOCKING UP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK, DOWNSHIFT, OR WHEN GOING TO GET IN OR GET OUT OF THE TRUCK.

Jan 15, 1997 Power Train

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED, ALSO TRANSMISSION DISC ASSEMBLEY REPLACED DUE TO LOSS OF ALL GEARS EXCEPT FOURTH.

Jan 15, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT'S LOCKED UP.

Jan 15, 1997 Power Train

AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HEARD A THUD SOUND AND LOST ALL GEARS EXCEPT FOR 4TH GEAR.

Jan 15, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT'S HAVE BEEN LOCKING UP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK, DOWNSHIFT, OR WHEN GOING TO GET IN OR GET OUT OF THE TRUCK.

Jan 15, 1997 Power Train

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED, ALSO TRANSMISSION DISC ASSEMBLEY REPLACED DUE TO LOSS OF ALL GEARS EXCEPT FOURTH.

Jan 15, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT'S LOCKED UP.

Jan 14, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT HIS POWERTRAIN COMES OUT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHILE DRIVING, IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 14, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT HIS POWERTRAIN COMES OUT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHILE DRIVING, IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Suspension

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOUR MONTHS AGO FOR FRONT SUSPENSION, CAN'T GET VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE DEALER CLAIMS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE THE PARTS. *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Suspension

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOUR MONTHS AGO FOR FRONT SUSPENSION, CAN'T GET VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE DEALER CLAIMS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE THE PARTS. *AK

Dec 18, 1996 Electrical System

ENGINE IDLES HIGH WHEN A/C KICKS ON, REPLACE ECM.

Dec 18, 1996 Electrical System

ENGINE IDLES HIGH WHEN A/C KICKS ON, REPLACE ECM.

Dec 11, 1996 Suspension

SUSPENSION FAILURE, CAUSING POOR STABILITY.

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SLIPS.

Dec 11, 1996 Suspension

FRONT SHOCKS REPLACED.

Dec 11, 1996 Suspension

SUSPENSION FAILURE, CAUSING POOR STABILITY.

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SLIPS.

Dec 11, 1996 Suspension

FRONT SHOCKS REPLACED.

Dec 5, 1996 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT MECHANISM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (96V-129). *AK

Dec 5, 1996 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT MECHANISM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (96V-129). *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK DEVELOPED DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK DEVELOPED DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK

Nov 25, 1996 Suspension

FAULTY FRONT SUSPENSION, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE GOODYEAR TIRES OUTER/INNER TREAD. *AK

Nov 25, 1996 Tires

FAULTY FRONT SUSPENSION, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE GOODYEAR TIRES OUTER/INNER TREAD. *AK

Nov 25, 1996 Suspension

FAULTY FRONT SUSPENSION, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE GOODYEAR TIRES OUTER/INNER TREAD. *AK

Nov 25, 1996 Tires

FAULTY FRONT SUSPENSION, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE GOODYEAR TIRES OUTER/INNER TREAD. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Equipment

WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITIONER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 20, 1996 Equipment

WHEN TURNING ON THE AIR CONDITIONER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Seats

HEADREST TOO TALL, PUSHING DRIVER'S HEAD FORWARD.

Nov 19, 1996 Seats

HEADREST TOO TALL, PUSHING DRIVER'S HEAD FORWARD.

Nov 15, 1996 Visibility

WINDOW SWEEPERS INSIDE DOOR FRAME DON'T CLEAR WINDOWS PROPERLY WHEN WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN.

Nov 15, 1996 Visibility

WINDOW SWEEPERS INSIDE DOOR FRAME DON'T CLEAR WINDOWS PROPERLY WHEN WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, IN WET CONDITIONS ONLY, EXTENDED STOPPING IS EXPERIENCED. *AK

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, IN WET CONDITIONS ONLY, EXTENDED STOPPING IS EXPERIENCED. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Air Bags Crash

PURCHASED TRUCK NEW, CONSUMER DRIVING ABOUT 4 MPH HIT FROM FROM THE SIDE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND DRIVER RECEIVED THIRD DEGREE BURNS. . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Oct 3, 1996 Air Bags Crash

PURCHASED TRUCK NEW, CONSUMER DRIVING ABOUT 4 MPH HIT FROM FROM THE SIDE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND DRIVER RECEIVED THIRD DEGREE BURNS. . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Oct 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE SHAKES.

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Oct 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE SHAKES.

Sep 24, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DESIGNED TO INCREASE IDLE WHEN AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR IS USED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY SURGE WHEN THE COMPRESSOR ENGAGES.

Sep 24, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DESIGNED TO INCREASE IDLE WHEN AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR IS USED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY SURGE WHEN THE COMPRESSOR ENGAGES.

Sep 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONT RIGHT IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SPEED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS 25 MPH.*AK

Sep 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONT RIGHT IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SPEED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS 25 MPH.*AK

Sep 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN FRONT END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES.

Sep 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN FRONT END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURIES.

Aug 23, 1996 Suspension Crash

WHEEL BEARINGS OVER TORQUED IN MANUFACTURING, CAUSING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO SNAP OFF AT SPINDLE.

Aug 23, 1996 Suspension Crash

WHEEL BEARINGS OVER TORQUED IN MANUFACTURING, CAUSING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO SNAP OFF AT SPINDLE.

Aug 15, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES ERRATIC OPERATION IN FRONT SUSPENSION, WHEN HIT POT HOLES OR SLIGHT INDENTATION IN ROAD, VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN AND FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY, DLR/MFR CAN'T CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER ADMITTED PROBLEM AND THEY WERE PUTTING OUT HE...

Aug 15, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES ERRATIC OPERATION IN FRONT SUSPENSION, WHEN HIT POT HOLES OR SLIGHT INDENTATION IN ROAD, VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN AND FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY, DLR/MFR CAN'T CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER ADMITTED PROBLEM AND THEY WERE PUTTING OUT HE...

Aug 15, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES ERRATIC OPERATION IN FRONT SUSPENSION, WHEN HIT POT HOLES OR SLIGHT INDENTATION IN ROAD, VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN AND FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY, DLR/MFR CAN'T CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER ADMITTED PROBLEM AND THEY WERE PUTTING OUT HE...

Aug 15, 1996 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES ERRATIC OPERATION IN FRONT SUSPENSION, WHEN HIT POT HOLES OR SLIGHT INDENTATION IN ROAD, VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN AND FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY, DLR/MFR CAN'T CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER ADMITTED PROBLEM AND THEY WERE PUTTING OUT HE...

Aug 15, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES ERRATIC OPERATION IN FRONT SUSPENSION, WHEN HIT POT HOLES OR SLIGHT INDENTATION IN ROAD, VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN AND FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY, DLR/MFR CAN'T CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER ADMITTED PROBLEM AND THEY WERE PUTTING OUT HE...

Aug 15, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES ERRATIC OPERATION IN FRONT SUSPENSION, WHEN HIT POT HOLES OR SLIGHT INDENTATION IN ROAD, VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN AND FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY, DLR/MFR CAN'T CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER ADMITTED PROBLEM AND THEY WERE PUTTING OUT HE...

Aug 15, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES ERRATIC OPERATION IN FRONT SUSPENSION, WHEN HIT POT HOLES OR SLIGHT INDENTATION IN ROAD, VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN AND FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY, DLR/MFR CAN'T CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER ADMITTED PROBLEM AND THEY WERE PUTTING OUT HE...

Aug 15, 1996 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES ERRATIC OPERATION IN FRONT SUSPENSION, WHEN HIT POT HOLES OR SLIGHT INDENTATION IN ROAD, VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN AND FRONT END SHAKES AND VIBRATES VIOLENTLY, DLR/MFR CAN'T CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT MANUFACTURER ADMITTED PROBLEM AND THEY WERE PUTTING OUT HE...

Jul 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *DH

Jul 30, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *DH

Jun 3, 1996 Power Train

WHEN GOING INTO FIFTH GEAR STICK SHIFT BECOMES SHAKY AND IS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE.DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM TO NO AVAIL. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Power Train

WHEN GOING INTO FIFTH GEAR STICK SHIFT BECOMES SHAKY AND IS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE.DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM TO NO AVAIL. *AK